Archive for ‘News’

  • Back in the Day, 1972

    3/9/1972: This is a partial summary of $301,671 in appropriations that were approved by voters at the Bridgton Town Meeting. Chief Stevens Barker explained the need for the department to acquire a combination pumper-tank truck to improve efficiency. This piece of equipment was priced at $30,000. The request for $32,000 for a new firehouse drew […]

  • At Bridgton polls: McHatton, Taft win

    By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer Voters here elected Robert J. McHatton Sr. and Douglas A. Taft to serve three years on the Bridgton Board of Selectmen Tuesday, while Deanna “Dee” Miller and Mike Figoli won the two three-year positions on the Bridgton Planning Board. Taft, the incumbent, received 655 votes, while McHatton captured 503 […]

  • Zaidman questions why Avesta director on committee

    By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer Bear Zaidman asked the Bridgton Board of Selectmen Tuesday night why one of the members on the Town of Bridgton’s search committee for the new Director of Planning, Economic and Community Development was Neal W. Allen, who is the chairman of the board of directors for Avesta Housing. Zaidman […]

  • Naughton is new Fryeburg selectman

    By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Voters here elected Paul Naughton as their new selectman at the polls on Tuesday. Naughton will serve a three-year term on the Fryeburg Board of Selectmen. Selectman Ed Wilkey chose not to seek re-election, after serving two terms. Naughton garnered 224 of the votes cast, while challengers […]

  • Salmon Point still closed

    By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer The town-owned Salmon Point Campground and beach area on Long Lake in Bridgton remain closed to swimmers, after elevated levels of e. coli and coliform were detected in water test samples, Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz said Tuesday. “We are not recommending anyone use the (Salmon Point) beach at this […]

  • Casco election day results

    Casco Board of Selectman Jeannine 228 Grant 508 School Administrative District (SAD) 61 Director Elaine Heuiser, 568 Open Space Commission (write in) Eric Dibner , 17, State Elections: U.S. Senator, Democrats Cynthia Ann Dill    77 Matthew G. Dunlap   58 John Hinck 31 Justin B. Pollard, 33 Rep. to Congress, Democrats Shellie Pingree 203 State Senator, […]

  • Krieg learns what Bridgtonites want

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Anne Krieg, Bridgton’s Director of Planning, Economic and Community Development, said it was heartening to her to see nearly 30 residents show up for the May 31 downtown revitalization workshop sponsored by the Community Development Committee. It meant that people wanted the new planner to know what they cared about, […]

  • Their walks off with ‘Walk of Honor’ bricks

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer HARRISON — Police are looking for information on whoever stole an entire pallet of 4”-x-8” red bricks intended for use in the local VFW Post’s ongoing “Walk of Honor” project. The bricks were to be used as filler alongside lazer-engraved bricks comprising walkways both at the Ronald St. John Post […]

  • Election coverage: Harrison winners

    By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer HARRISON — Incumbent selectman William F. “Bill” Winslow and newcomer Christine W. Davis were elected to two three-year terms on the Harrison Board of Selectmen, at the polls on Tuesday. All of the races here were uncontested. Winslow had 315 ballots cast for him, while Davis received 266 votes. […]

  • Resident defends right to display racist sign

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Drivers turning into Fosterville Road from Route 107 look to their left at their own risk. There, just inside a garage beside an old farmhouse, is a freestanding hand-lettered sign, large enough to be easily seen from the road. On the upper right is a photo of U.S. President Barack […]