Archive for ‘News’

  • Pie in the Park

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Don Murphy feels enthusiastic about the musical lineup for this year’s Casco Recreation Department fundraiser. But, he said he is a little hesitant about playing his flute in front of an audience that has easy access to pies. “I’ve played at the Fryeburg Fair with an Elvis […]

  • Naples CEO to resign

    NAPLES — Some of the skills required for a capable code enforcement officer include “being patient and courteous” and “being able to interpret local and state regulations,” according to Boni Rickett. After four years of serving in the capacity of code enforcement officer (CEO) and a total of 10½ years with the Town of Naples, […]

  • Judge’s ruling pending on Casco FOA request

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — As of Wednesday morning, a Superior Court judge had not issued a ruling on a case involving the Town of Casco and Freedom of Information Act (FOA) requests. Casco resident Jeannine Oren brought the civil case against the town to the Portland-based court; and a Superior Court […]

  • Too noisy for guests, B&B owner files complaint

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Arlene Stetson is fed up with the pre-dawn noise that wakes her and her bed & breakfast guests. What really has her concerned — besides the absence of a peaceful sleep — is something that recently appeared on a Website that lists overnight accommodations in Naples. Someone […]

  • Microbrewery pulls out of Bridgton, again

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer In what Bridgton Planning Board Chairman Steve Collins called an “unparalled development,” developers of a brewery have submitted, and then withdrawn three separate applications to locate in Bridgton. Mount Henry Brewing Co. developers Robert Prindall and Angela Roux informed the board July 26 “with great regret” that they would not […]

  • Naples woman dies in ATV crash

    A 24-year-old Naples woman died early Wednesday morning as the result of an all-terrain vehicle accident on River Road, near the intersection of Edes Falls Road. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and the Maine Warden Service are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 4:53 a.m. The deceased was identified as Shanan Loud, formerly of […]

  • Western Maine BBQ Festival expanded this weekend

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Some of the best barbecue competitors in the country are expected to compete for top prizes at the second annual Western Maine BBQ Festival, set for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 4 and 5, at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds. Last year’s festival was a big success as a fundraiser for […]

  • BPD’s drug dropoff box offers convenient, safe disposal

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer A new prescription drug turn in safe has been installed in the foyer of the Bridgton Police Department’s Dispatch Center, giving residents the convenience of being able to dispose of unneeded prescription drugs anytime on weekdays. “I’m really excited about it,” said Police Officer Donald “Mac” McCormick, who applied for […]

  • Scribner’s Mill will take you ‘Back to the Past’ this Saturday

      HARRISON — Imagine one of America’s earliest sawmills in full operation, with oxen hauling logs to the river, blacksmiths repairing tools and mill family members busily working in the mill, farmhouse and barn. Imagine being able to feel, hear, smell, see and taste what it was like to experience this way of life. This […]

  • Fireworks sparking widespread complaints

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Downtown Bridgton residents are realizing too late that they should have pressed harder last year for a fireworks ordinance in town, knowing a state law was to make the sale and use of consumer fireworks legal as of Jan. 1, 2012. Since the 4th of July, some say the evening […]