Archive for ‘News’

  • Full-time fire chief needed in Bridgton, study says

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Bridgton needs a full-time fire chief, but that’s not the biggest news contained in the long-awaited Fire Department Study by the Public Safety Strategies Group. The study found “a distinct feeling of us vs. them” that is hindering efforts to decide the future direction of the department. Some rank and […]

  • ‘Carry All Corner’ coming this fall

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Plans are in the making for a new two-story mixed use building to be built this fall at 103 Main Street in the heart of downtown Bridgton. Property owner Justin McIver said Monday that the lot where the Sportshaus (summer location) once stood, at the corner of Cottage and Main, […]

  • New Park Ranger hired to patrol Bridgton parks, beaches

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Folks in Bridgton will see a new presence patrolling town parks and beaches this summer, on a bike, in a bright yellow shirt. He is Evan Sanborn, a June graduate of the Law Enforcement Program at Lake Region High School. Sanborn, the son of Trina and Mitch Sanborn of Bridgton, […]

  • Sale of Old Brick Building not so easy

    By Emily Butterfield Contributing Writer FRYEBURG — While voters decided on June 11 of this year to sell the Old Brick Building on 511 Main Street for $1.00 to the Fryeburg Historical Society, the process is not going as smoothly as hoped. As Town Manager Sharon Jackson explained at last Thursday’s board of selectmen’s meeting, […]

  • Denmark voters reject recall petitions

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Denmark voters rejected efforts to recall two of its three selectmen in Tuesday’s special referendum. Turnout was very high, with nearly a third of the town’s population turning out to reject the recalls of Bevery Caparco, by a vote of 151 yes, 185 no; and Richard Mason, by a vote […]

  • Casco town hall site plan takes shape

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The question of where Casco’s future town hall would be situated on the lot was one that residents asked during town meeting. It opened the door to some good ideas. Not only did reasonable recommendations come from the public, but also Casco’s public safety personnel provided sage […]

  • Domestic abuse comes in many forms

    By Emily Butterfield Contributing Writer FRYEBURG — On a bright and sunny Wednesday afternoon, Fryeburg Police Chief Joshua Potvin hoped to keep a bright light on a disturbing problem — domestic violence — through the use of a simple decal. Chief Potvin stood in front of his fellow policemen and domestic violence advocacy groups in […]

  • Planners okay North Bridgton gun shop plan

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Despite the ongoing opposition of Bridgton Academy, the Bridgton Planning Board gave tentative approval June 23 to plans by an abutter to operate a sporting goods shop selling firearms near the school. Final approval is expected next Tuesday, July 7, of the plans by Mary Tremblay and firearms dealer James […]

  • Holly Hancock closes book on BPL career

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer The Bridgton Library said goodbye Saturday to retiring librarian Holly Hancock, and welcomed new Librarian Allison Griffin, who began work this week. Hancock said she decided to retire after eight and a half years to spend more time helping with her twin grandchildren and focusing on her civic responsibilities in […]

  • State Police rule no wrongdoing in inn essay contest

    The Maine State Police say there were no violations of Maine gaming laws from the Center Lovell Inn essay contest that has sparked some complaints from contest participants. Sgt. Michael Johnston of the State Police’s Special Investigation Unit said the investigation included a review of the contest to include the rules, and interviews with the […]