Archive for ‘News’

  • Town Planning Boards grapple with subdivision plans

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer It’s not often that two planning boards, each with their own rules, are charged with the task of reviewing one subdivision project. But Maine law requires a joint review if the land to be divided lies within the boundary of two towns. In the case of a 14-lot subdivision proposal […]

  • Fire destroys Hogfat Hill home in Sebago

    By Allen Crabtree Special to The News SEBAGO — Firefighters from seven neighboring towns fought hard to save a house on Hogfat Hill Road in Sebago, but their efforts were for naught. Unfortunately, the house was fully-involved in flames when the first firefighters arrived on the scene Monday afternoon, and there was little that could […]

  • Dispute over access delays junk removal

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — On one hand, there are almost a dozen unregistered vehicles, boat trailers and campers that have value and some vintage history to the extended family that owns them. On the other hand, the abutting property owners savor compliments from visitors about how nice their yard is, and […]

  • Outdoor displays to require permits

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Many business owners with displays outside of their store are operating in violation of a new ordinance. Currently, none of these Naples entrepreneurs are being fined. Also, there is no indication that fines are on the immediate horizon. According to Code Enforcement Officer Renee Carter, first local […]

  • Large group gathers for CPC forum

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer It’s a theme echoed over and over, as the Comprehensive Plan Committee holds community forums to fine-tune goals for Bridgton’s future — don’t let Bridgton become another Windham. At a Monday forum at the Campfire Grille, Bridgton newcomers Linda and John England, transplants from Arizona, explained it this way: “We […]

  • Town grapples with swim lines, illegal patios, dredging issues

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer When you live in a town blessed by three lakes, all eyes are on the water, and every inch of shoreline is scrutinized. Therefore, at their last meeting, Bridgton Selectmen stayed close to the letter of the law in dealing with three separate shorefront issues — swim lines, illegal campground […]

  • Some tough days at the Naples Town Beach

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The Naples recreation director has been called a “Nazi” and the “Gestapo.” He has heard phrases like “I pay taxes in this town,” and “I don’t have to listen to you.” No, those are not words fly into the air during a baseball game or while he […]

  • Growing independence in the community garden

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Kari Reed and her husband Chaz have four daughters ranging in age from nine- to three-years old. Recently, the couple took on the care of three other children from relatives. So, when it comes to mealtime, there are a lot of people at the kitchen table. This […]

  • Garden project to lease surplus town land

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Already, there’s demand on Bridgton’s surplus lands — and it’s a beauty. A bountiful garden full of beauty, that is. The Frederika and Wardner Gilroy Charitable Foundation has received permission from Bridgton Selectmen to embark on a major expansion of their Community Gardens Project, by leasing a small vacant parcel […]

  • Red tape could slow Memorial School redevelopment

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer The red tape rules that come with federal Brownfields cleanup money will likely delay Bridgton’s redevelopment of the former Memorial School property until 2015 or later, despite the willingness of all parties to work together. The SAD 61 School District is willing to transfer ownership of the vacant school at […]