Archive for ‘News’

  • In-depth study planned for Bridgton Fire Department

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Bridgton Selectmen are considering hiring an expert consultant to study the current status of all aspects of the Bridgton Fire Department, from top to bottom. Requests for proposals were due April 30 for the development of a Fire Department Review and Strategies Report, and selectmen have met twice in executive […]

  • Former FPD chief takes high road, endorses Potvin for his job

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Phil Weymouth took the high road when a TV news reporter showed up at his home last week to ask him to explain why he resigned as Fryeburg’s Police Chief. He’d been unreachable by reporters via phone for 11 days, when Town Manager Sharon Jackson placed him on paid administrative […]

  • Naples gets MDOT bill

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Maintaining areas near natural water is balanced with environmental concerns. For example, the chemical-based products once used to upkeep lawns and seal decking or docks are no longer environmentally correct. Those chemicals, which run off into the water, affect fish mortality rates or cause algae blooms. Not […]

  • Tenney Hill reparation funds meeting

    What: Informational Meeting about Groundwater Protection Program When: Tuesday, May 6, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Where: Casco Community Center   By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The Town of Casco is gearing up to receive a portion of the $500,000 that was awarded by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The settlement is […]

  • Hio Ridge residents in uproar over proposed cell tower

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Hio Ridge Road residents are in an uproar over a proposed 130-foot tall AT&T cell phone tower they say will damage both their health and property values. The 20 or so residents who attended the April 22 Planning Board meeting vigorously protested the tower, and have since filed a citizen’s […]

  • Petition would put off plans to fix Town Hall

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer A citizens’ petition has been filed to stop Bridgton Selectmen from going forward with plans to spend up to $325,000 to stabilize the Town Hall. On the ballot for Tuesday, June 10, is a referendum for a Town Hall Ordinance that would stop the town from “reconstruction, remodeling, rehabilitation, restoration […]

  • Casco Public Library burglarized over weekend

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO —When most people think of the types of public buildings that are typically targeted by burglars, pharmacies, banks and convenience stores come to mind. Certainly, a library would not seem like the most lucrative place to rob. But, when a staff member opened the Casco Public Library on […]

  • 100 year celebration: Church dates back to WWI

    What: 100-year celebration activities Where: Casco Alliance Church, 450 Roosevelt Trail When: Friday at 6 p.m. is the Dessert Social with trivia games and exhibits on display; Saturday at 4 p.m. is the community supper with area pastors providing remembrances of the past; Sunday at 9:30 a.m. is regular church services during which time the […]

  • Piece of Naples history torn down

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — When Kirsten Hewes drove past the restaurant that for 15 years she had owned and operated, and saw that the building had been demolished, she burst into tears. She was not totally surprised by her emotions as she stared at the pieces of lumber and sections of […]

  • Bridgton has contests for school board seats

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer The hot competition in this year’s local elections is for a seat on the SAD 61 Board of Directors. Two seats are available, and four people are running. For the one-year seat, former school board member Karla Swanson-Murphy is up against newcomer Charles Peter Mortenson (not to be confused with […]