Archive for ‘News’

  • Towns tapped for Nestlé records

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer A New York law firm is keeping clerks in Fryeburg and Denmark busy with requests for documents in preparation for an upcoming Maine Supreme Court case involving the Fryeburg Water Company and Nestlé Waters of North America. Nestlé is seeking to enforce the terms of a 45-year contract with the […]

  • CDBG hopefuls state their cases for funding

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer There’s more money than first thought in this year‘s set-aside of Community Development Block Grant Funds in Bridgton. Instead of the $180,000 originally estimated by Anne Krieg, director of planning, economic and community development, the town will have a total of $194,531 in federal HUD funding. That leaves an extra […]

  • Heartwarming moments flavor Freezing 2016

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Joan McBurnie’s voice began to crack with the weight of emotion as she mentioned her co-worker and self-described animal lover, Genie Blodgett, who died last year. McBurnie, the Executive Director for Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, talked briefly about the effort of “Team Genie” to honor Blodgett’s memory. “Genie actually […]

  • One step closer — Renaming Naples bridge in Bob Neault’s memory

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES – During the groundbreaking ceremony for the Bay of Naples Bridge in September 2010, Bob Neault gave a speech, predicting that the new Causeway would “become a mecca for the arts.” Three years later during a local celebration in mid-May, he watched proudly as his daughter Katie performed […]

  • Business equipment tax prompts public forum in Naples

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Unfair taxation was the reason that usually law-abiding citizens dressed as Native Americans, raided a merchant’s ship and dumped tea into the Boston Harbor. Unfair taxation is what a few residents have called the list of personal property tax accounts for the Town of Naples. How could […]

  • Area towns to choose caucus delegates in presidential races

    Here is a list of dates and times for Republican and Democratic Presidential Caucuses happening in area towns. Voter registration and party enrollment is typically held one hour prior to Caucus start time. Bridgton Republican Caucus — Saturday, March 5, 9:30 a.m., Windham Middle School, 408 Gray Road. Democratic Caucus — Sunday, March 6, 2 […]

  • Casco land sale to recoup unpaid taxes

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Almost one-dozen pieces of property will be offered at prices, starting at 40% of the assessed value of the land. This month, the Casco Board of Selectmen approved the sale of 11 tax-acquired lots through the closed bid process. Therefore, those lots will be advertised and interested […]

  • Do-over ordered on Bridgton Bottled Gas plan

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer In a rare reversal, the Bridgton Board of Appeals has vacated, or canceled, a Nov. 3, 2015, permit granted by the Bridgton Planning Board for Bridgton Bottled Gas. The Appeals Board ruled unanimously Jan. 28 that the Planning Board — despite a three-month review — wasn’t given sufficient evidence in […]

  • More jumpers, thinner ice predicted for Freezing for a Reason

      By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Jumping into a western Maine lake during Feburary is not for the faint of heart. It takes a hearty soul to jump into 40 degree water in the middle of winter. Despite that, one organizer of the Freezing For a Reason polar plunge predicts that a record number […]

  • Streetscape design kickoff meeting — Turnout shows love of Main Street

      By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Over 40 residents gathered at the Bridgton Community Center last week to ensure the best future for the town’s heart and soul — downtown Main Street. Eloquent words by Town Manager Bob Peabody kicked off the meeting, as the audience learned they were in good hands: Peabody grew up […]