Archive for ‘News’

  • Senior citizens upset over recreation registration changes

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — More than a half-dozen senior citizens brought forward to their local elected officials complaints about online registrations for the Naples Recreation Department’s programs. Most residents said the change that upset them most was being required to register solely by using a computer. Not everyone owns a computer, […]

  • Volunteers still needed for medical marijuana committee

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Three people to date have said they’re willing to serve on a new ad hoc committee that will study what local regulations can or should be enacted to control the siting and operation of medical marijuana dispensaries. Bridgton Selectmen, who have yet to finalize the committee’s membership, are going forward […]

  • Long cell tower fight over; resident pulls appeal

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Hio Ridge Road resident Paul Veit has finally thrown in the towel in his longstanding battle against a cell tower project near his home by AT&T and American Towers. But some are questioning his timing. “It’s unfortunate that the taxpayers of Bridgton had to foot the bill, for printing costs […]

  • Officials seek dam repair plan

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — A person with no engineering background would be able to see the obvious: There are cracks in the dam between Mill Pond and Crooked River. The concrete spillway dam has water passing through the cracks; and higher water pressure could cause more damage to the structure. Mill […]

  • Casco sees chance to improve polling

    By Dawn DeBusk Staff Writer CASCO — Following the 2014 Gubernatorial and local elections, Casco’s public officials are reviewing ways to make the polling experience better. Selectman Holly Hancock suggested that the town add an election coordinator to the municipal budget in the future. She said the Casco Community Center is bristling with activity during […]

  • Grateful for a musical lifestyle

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Less than two weeks after performing at the Noble House Inn in Bridgton, musician Andrew McKnight was ready to knock on wood. McKnight had just arrived at the workshop of a local luthier (guitar-maker) in Virginia, where he lives. “What started out as one custom-made instrument ended up being […]

  • Suspects in Lake Region area burlgaries arrested

    Maine State Police and the York County Sheriff’s Office have arrested three York County residents on numerous burglary and theft charges that took place in York, Cumberland and Oxford counties in the past two months. Arrested were Christopher Michaud, 23, of Limerick; Cole Meserve, 20, of Standish; and Amber Meserve, 21, of Limerick. The two […]

  • Bridgton-to-Portland bus update

    Feeling the wonderful wind of public support beneath our wings, the Bridgton Transportation Authority reaffirmed its goal of launching the Bridgton–Portland commuter bus on Jan. 5, 2015. “We’re launching an all out blitz to raise the required $5,000 to start the bus early in the new year,” said BTA President Catherine Samuels. “Local foundations, contacting […]

  • Public outreach planned on sewer expansion

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Bridgton Selectmen agreed Tuesday to have the Wastewater Committee reach out to sewer system users with a concerted informational and educational campaign. The campaign will include a sit-down with each of the system’s 60 or so users, and distribution of a tri-fold brochure that begins to talk about possibilities for […]

  • Golden moment: After 50 years, Howell Labs is a success story

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer The festive atmosphere at Thursday’s 50th anniversary celebration at Howell Laboratories, Inc., came first and foremost from all of its employees. And why not? After all, they own the place. The fact that the antennae and water purifications systems manufacturer is one of just a few 100% employee-owned businesses in […]