Archive for ‘News’

  • Colello hired as new Bridgton recreation director

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Bridgton has a new recreation director. He is Gary Colello, of Laconia, N.H., chosen from a field of 36 applicants to replace Tom Tash, who resigned July 1. Colello, who holds a master’s of education degree and has a strong background in programming, sports and fitness, plans to move to […]

  • Rail jumping, swimming under bridge poses hazard

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Few things are as refreshing as jumping into the water on a hot summer day. However, boaters have found it less than refreshing to discover children swimming in the channel between Long Lake and Brandy Bond. Witnesses have commented that the children have not been cooperative when […]

  • Half price off, Bridgton, for a piece of heaven

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer There’s a hot deal going on at what some say is the best-kept secret in Bridgton. Five vacant sites are up for grabs at half price for the rest of the summer, at the Salmon Point Campground on Long Lake. Two of the sites are on the lagoon, and the […]

  • Local preference lives despite lack of a threat

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Strong objections failed to convince the majority of the Bridgton Selectmen Tuesday to drop plans to draft a Local Preference Ordinance, now that Avesta Housing’s subsidized housing plans are history. The board rejected, 2­–3, a motion to let the matter drop, instead voting to table consideration until its next meeting […]

  • Bridgton voters eliminate BEDC funding

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer The mood was decidedly against spending on any extras at this year’s Bridgton annual town meeting. It began with repeated requests for various reductions by taxpayer William Barnes, all of which were dismissed by the majority of the 80 or so residents present. However, one request — to cut a […]

  • Bridgton Fourth of July parade winners

    Winning entries in this year’s Bridgton Fourth of July grand parade were: First place, Commercial: Gallinari Electric. Second place, Commercial: Western Maine Dance and Gymnastics. First place, Non-Commercial: Landmark Human Resources. Second place, Non-Commercial: Bridgton Public Library. Judges’ Choice: Hayes True Value and Cub Scouts Pack 149. Honorable Mention: Chickadee Quilters and Milfoil. Bridgton Lions […]

  • Fryeburg 4th of July parade winners

    FRYEBURG — Top finishers at this year’s Fryeburg Fourth of July parade were: Miss Liberty: First place to Julia Distefano; second place to Emma Jordan; and third place to Sharlah-Mae Day. Uncle Sam: First place to Alex Hollencamp; second place to David Jordan; and third place to Jacob Sparks. Spirit Award to Water’s Edge. Best […]

  • Naples sidewalk resolution sealed up

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — When thousands of people flock to the Causeway for Independence Day fireworks, their gazes will be toward the sky. Meanwhile, it is where those people are standing that has changed, and is still under construction. Work on the sidewalks will be completed in another two to three […]

  • Contractors get their hands dirty at Pleasant Lake Beach

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Some people update the skills and knowledge applicable to their field for career advancement. Typically, this is a voluntary action. In Maine, all individuals who work for companies doing earth work in the Shoreland Zone must complete a course from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). This […]

  • Parking issue result of tougher times

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The Crosswalks Community Outreach program has reached a crossroads. The number of people participating in the food bank and free sit-down lunch has grown considerably. Several verbal complaints have been levied about the lack of parking at the Naples Town Office; and the people who complained blamed […]