Archive for ‘News’

  • Naples eyes ways to up Independence Day

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — There is the “Big Bang Theory.” Then, there is the belief that a bigger bang will draw an even larger crowd during the Fourth of July festivities. Longtime resident and selectman Kevin Rogers recently recalled how, when he was growing up, Naples was the destination spot on […]

  • Donors, grants to spruce up Graustein Park

    By Emily Butterfield Contributing Writer FRYEBURG — Graustein Park will be receiving new playground equipment due to the generous donations and grants awarded, thanks to the help of Dick Krasker, but not everyone is pleased with how the equipment was chosen. Jennifer Regan of the Parks Committee voiced her displeasure at what she felt was […]

  • Office option goes to Casco polls

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Through the citizens’ petition process, the voters will be given another option for the future Casco Town Hall during June’s election. The petition, which was being circulated by former selectman Ray Grant, was submitted this week, and it had the required number of signatures from registered voters, […]

  • Petition seeks to recall two Denmark selectmen

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer A petition for recall was submitted Tuesday to the Denmark Town Office as the first step by some residents to force the ouster of Denmark Town Manager Dan Merhalski. The petitioners are upset that Selectmen Richard Mason, Beverly Caparco and Ed Enos did not respond to a earlier petition, submitted […]

  • Selectmen move Bridgton Town Hall project forward

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Believing strongly in the need to “move the process along,” Bridgton Selectmen on Tuesday voted 5–0 to spend up to $11,000 to have Casco Bay Engineering inspect the interior of the Town Hall. At the same time, bids will be sought for Phase I stabilization work on the exterior. The […]

  • Sen. King joins anglers casting vote for climate controls

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — This winter might not be the best example of global warming — with lower than normal monthly temperatures, belated ice-outs, and snow flurries landing atop unmelted snowbanks in early April. This winter is the exception to the documented trend, according to scientist David Hart. More than 100 […]

  • Hinton named as interim Bridgton Police Chief

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Retired Brunswick Police Chief Jerry Hinton, Bridgton Police Chief Kevin Schofield’s former boss, will serve as Interim Police Chief in Bridgton after Schofield leaves Friday to become Windham Police Chief. Bridgton Selectmen voted 5-0 Tuesday to contract with the Tideview Group, where Hinton is a consultant, to oversee the Bridgton […]

  • Beware! Lakes approach ice-out

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Is the lake ice too thin for people to walk on? It depends on where you walk, according to local public safety personnel. “We are in typical spring ice conditions. The only thing I can urge is that you are familiar with the place you go,” said […]

  • Naples eyes MDOT facility on market

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Anyone who has stuff knows how quickly storage space can be filled. For the Town of Naples, the storage space in the town hall basement and the outdoor shed is getting crammed with stuff the town owns. The space gets crowded when fair weather items are stored […]

  • Naples couple honored for heroism

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer NAPLES — He never hesitated. In fact, he acted so fast he didn’t even take time to put on his shoes or shirt or life jacket. When 79-year-old Edward Sorenson heard the cries for help coming from the darkness out somewhere on Brandy Pond, his only thought was saving their […]