Archive for ‘News’

  • Boy Scout camp benefits from military aid

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer RAYMOND – Capt. Kevin Wolff described what he referred to as “FOB Hinds” or fresh off the boat at Camp William Hinds. The group of military personnel arrived in April, set up the tents and the generator farm — just like they would in the field. Then, it snowed. […]

  • Naples sees usages of new drone ‘limitless’

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — “Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird…It’s a plane…It’s Superman!” Wait a second. It is a drone. While it might seem like a fun hobby, the small drone with videorecording capabilities has practical uses for the Naples Fire and Rescue Department. The drone was purchased for […]

  • Bridgton snippets: Dry conditions has people seeking water source

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Hot days and little rain, a perfect combination for those on vacation. However, dry conditions have some citizens in a panic. Bridgton’s Deputy Town Manager Georgiann Fleck has received calls from citizens looking for a water source since their wells have gone dry. Fleck told selectmen Tuesday night that […]

  • Farmers’ Market heading to greener space?

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Each Saturday, the municipal parking lot adjacent to the Bridgton Community Center is buzzing with activity. Many locals and visitors peruse fresh produce and other products at the Farmers’ Market, while others park their vehicles and shop stores along Depot and Main Streets. Others head to the Magic Lantern […]

  • Student makes successful case to keep ‘Molly’

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Everywhere Luke Sekera-Flanders looked, he could see change. As the new elementary school and Molly Ockett Middle School slowly take shape, the idea was floated that a name change could be in order for the new K-8 facility. SAD 72 Superintendent of Schools Jay Robinson proposed a […]

  • Butterfly pavilion: Watching Monarchs a royal treat

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer For the monarch butterfly, the birthdate predicts the future. Lucky are the butterflies born in late August for they will make the world-renown migration of almost 3,000 miles to Mexico, where they will spend the winter. In the spring, those monarchs will return to their North American homes. The […]

  • Casco approves invasive plant removal funds

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — It only takes a seed for the invasive plant Japanese Knotweed to take root and then take over natural habitat with its rapid, thicket-like growth. The elected public officials in Casco are willing to provide more than seed money to bid “Sayonara” to the Japanese Knotweed within […]

  • Casco grapples with unpaid camper taxes

      By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The Casco Board of Selectmen has been grappling with a solution to campers being driven away and tax debts being left unpaid with no forwarding address. Every year, the Casco board write-offs the unpaid taxes on almost one-dozen mobile camper units. If the owners register the […]

  • Casco delays land purchase

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Renters living on a piece of land that is being sold to the Town of Casco might be breathing a sigh of relief. The land purchase, which has been a topic of discussion by residents, has been delayed until the autumn. The town will not officially own […]

  • One on One with…Rev. Joyce Long, 15 year bond with Casco church

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO – Rev. Joyce Long had reason to ponder the season-to-season occurrences of the past decade and a half at the Casco Village United Church of Christ. After all, the congregation had a special worship planned – a celebration of Joyce’s 15 years as pastor of the church. She […]