Archive for ‘News’

  • Naples outdoor movie night goes before planning board

      By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Why would anyone go indoors to watch a movie when the summer evenings are so nice? Why choose between two activities? This summer at Kent’s Landing, people might be able to take in some fresh air and a free movie at the same time. The Town […]

  • Town tapes promotional TV show on sewer vote

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer (Editor’s Note: Bridgton Selectman Bob McHatton did a video interview with Bridgton Town Manager Bob Peabody and two downtown businesspeople, Carrye Castelman-Ross, owner of the Depot Street Tap House, and Drew Robbins, owner of a new business at 59 Main Street called Nectar. The program, produced by Lake Region Television, […]

  • One on One with…George ‘Bud’ Finch

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — As the calendar turns from May to June, a town manager either feels a little uneasy or slightly comfortable. With budget figures in place, some wonder how taxpayers will respond at town meeting, especially if requests push the overall numbers toward a tax increase. George “Bud” Finch […]

  • Crisis conversation: Opiate use rips apart seams of society, family

      By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer RAYMOND — Having already taken his last breath, the young man laid face down on a Portland sidewalk with a heroin needle still stuck in his arm. This young man had three years of staying clean under his belt, and a bright future on the horizon. Excelling in […]

  • Budget ready for Naples town meeting

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The Town of Naples was able to keep to a bare minimum any increases in the municipal budget. The proposed municipal budget increased by only 5.24%, or by $167,000, from the 2015-16 budgets. The minor budget increase along with a healthy surplus will allow the Town of […]

  • Naples, Casco renew solid waste agreement

      By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The Casco/Naples Transfer Site and Bulky Waste Station have been in operation for 20 years. The day-to-day operations will continue. Everything will be the same for the residents who get rid of their household trash and other unwanted items. However, a change will happen on paper. […]

  • Casco to float several bonds at town meeting

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Several bonds are being proposed at the Casco Town Meeting next month. If passed, those bonds would impact the tax rate slightly, ranging from 20 or 30 cents to about 47 cents. On the other hand, if the bonds are approved, the town would be able to […]

  • Traffic circle ‘bookends’ get cool reception

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Engineers tasked with redesigning Bridgton’s Main Street think that creating traffic circles at the Monument and Pondicherry Square will improve pedestrian safety and create “a signature gateway to downtown.” Others in town, however, don’t like the idea one bit. “I’ve talked to 12 different people, and no one I’ve talked […]

  • Fix-up costs questioned for inside Town Hall

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer There was a bit of confusion, and some consternation, among Bridgton Selectmen Tuesday when discussing interior improvements to Town Hall. Selectmen Greg Watkins and Paul Hoyt questioned whether the board officially agreed on the list of improvements to be made, in discussions leading up to finalizing the budget for 2016-2017. […]

  • Boards to question Pleasant Lake-Parker Pond dam low bidder

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Next question, please. The joint boards of the Casco and Otisfield selectmen will hold a question-and-answer session with T-Buck Construction, the lowest bidder for the replacement of the Pleasant Lake-Parker Pond dam. That is according to Casco Town Manager Dave Morton, who provided an update of the […]