Archive for ‘News’

  • Rules for Naples greenspace to be decided

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — In the Town of Portland, one individual set up shop on the sidewalk and sold “marshmallow shooters,” which were actually pieces of PVC pipe. The vendor claimed his product fell into the category of art. Attorney Mary E. Costigan, of Bernstein Shur, shared that story with the […]

  • Stepping inside Stephen King’s ‘Dome’

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer As one of the world’s most famous living authors, Stephen King treasures being treated just like anyone else whenever he pulls into downtown Bridgton. As has been his routine for over 30 Maine summers, he makes the half-hour drive into town from his home in Lovell, sometimes with his wife […]

  • Referendum: Voters approve SAD 61 budget

    By a 424–282 margin, the SAD 61 budget was approved Tuesday. The general education budget calls for $27,928,764 while money for adult education, community use of facilities and subsidy for the food service program pushes the overall figure to $28.5 million. Voters also decided to keep the current budget meeting/validation referendum format for the next […]

  • Warm welcome for Naples town secretary

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Lately, Harriet Condon has received a lot of heartfelt handshakes from area Mainers. She has met so many community members, including those people serving on local committees and boards. Condon is being introduced to people as the new Naples Town Secretary. After 15 years of municipal experience […]

  • Rev. Ed Boon to retire June 2

    The Rev. Ed Boon, pastor of the Bridgton Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, is retiring in June after 49 years of ministry. Ed and his wife, Karen, have served in Bridgton for 13 years. He will lead his last service as pastor of the Bridgton church on Sunday morning, June 2 at 9:30 a.m. Ed grew […]

  • Abandoned mini roosters brave the forest

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — It appeared the three roosters had gone rogue. Several residents informed a local farmer in the area that his roosters had escaped. But, the trio didn’t belong to him. All of his fenced fowl were accounted for. The community member, who wished to remain anonymous, said the […]

  • Opinion divided on Salmon Point Campground sale

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Selectmen and the Community Development Committee appear to be on different sides in the June 11 referendum seeking permission to pursue a sale of the non-beach portion of the Salmon Point Campground. The CDC has invited the public to a site walk this Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m. at […]

  • Pipeline reps: Anti-tar sands resolution inaccurate, unfair

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Two Portland Pipe Line Corp. representatives came bearing a stack of thick folders for Bridgton Selectmen at their Tuesday meeting. But, in their aim to convince the board not to allow a town-wide vote opposing the possible transport of “tar sands,” or diluted bitumen, through Maine, they were a few […]

  • Casco’s take on the proposed SAD 61 budget

    SAD 61 VALIDATION VOTE TUESDAY The SAD 61 school budget validation vote will take place at polling locations on Tuesday, May 21, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in all four towns. Town: Casco Where: Casco Community Center Town: Bridgton Where: The Bridgton Town Hall on North High Street Town: Naples Where: Gymnasium, Naples Town […]

  • ‘Thank You’ celebration set for May 26

    For the “Thank You, Naples” event, which is less than two weeks away, the town is still looking for donations from local businesses. Town Manager Derik Goodine has been compiling complimentary tickets and discount coupons to be given away as prizes to the public during drawings on May 26. Registering for the raffles will be […]