Archive for ‘News’

  • Bridgton Selectmen: Showing Dorothy some love

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Quietly, Dorothy Nassif has shown her “love” for Bridgton. With her husband, David, they purchased a summer camp on Highland Lake in 1935 and spent every summer there since — that’s 81 years. She has generously provided financial help for many local projects including building a patient room at […]

  • Casco Village Church celebrates 175 years

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The Casco Village Church is rooted in the history of the town. Both the Town of Casco and the church were founded in 1841; and, 2016 marks the 175th anniversary of those early beginnings. In fact, the church, now known as Casco Village Church, United Church of […]

  • Laird named new Harrison rec director

    Kayla (Nowell) Laird has been hired as Harrison’s new rec director, announced last week by Town Manager Bud Finch. She begins on Monday, Sept. 12. Laird succeeds Paula Holt, who served as rec director for the past 21 years. “Kayla has the background I feel necessary to provide continuance to the excellent program built by […]

  • Consultant could assist town to determine what folks want

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer What is the heart and soul of Bridgton? As the town wades through a variety of issues associated with growth — from updating ordinances to developing a deeper land use guideline to addressing infrastructure improvements (Rec Center to public sewage system) — two questions that should be asked are, […]

  • Casco to launch digital board in the spring

      By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — For several weeks during the month of August, a digital speed limit sign was placed where many area residents were likely to see it. The digital sign was set up near Leach Hill Road, which is where the Casco-Naples Transfer Station and Bulky Waste Facility is […]

  • Harrison looks to cash in on low asphalt prices, considers road project bond

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — Richard St. John would be the first to defend the town’s efforts over the past several years to be relatively debt-free. But, the longtime selectman also recognizes an unexpected opportunity for the Town of Harrison to “dig itself” out of a road maintenance hole and pave the […]

  • Naples reduces tax rate

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Naples property owners might get a pleasant surprise when they open up their tax bills in the coming weeks. The tax rate has been reduced. On Monday, the Naples Board of Selectmen opted to reduce the tax rate by 35 cents, bringing it to $13.20 for fiscal […]

  • Casco to select bonding agent in late September

    CASCO — Fifteen years ago, the Town of Casco hired Richard Ranaghan to guide it through the bonding process for the purchase of public safety equipment. Twenty-five years ago, the town engaged bonding agent Joe Cuetara to help it through the steps of taking out a bond for its financial needs at the time. Now, […]

  • Naples hopes people pay personal property tax

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — After some discussion, Naples’ locally-elected public officials decided to send out the personal property tax bills. The Naples Board of Selectmen put on hold the setting of a threshold for the amount of assessed valuation before the town starts the collection process. If the amount of assessed […]

  • Lake resident complains about speed boats

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — What do a sunset and a speed boat have in common? Both come in shades of orange. It seems that orange is a memorable color. During a Naples Board of Selectmen meeting on Aug. 22, a resident who lives on Long Lake complained about the increased presence […]