Archive for ‘News’

  • McDonald’s project faces hurdle

    By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer The Bridgton Planning Board was informed this week that the formal application for the Mount Henry Brewing Company was not ready for its April 10 meeting. Executive Assistant Georgiann Fleck said she had received a note from Angela Roux saying just that. However, no mention was made as to […]

  • Harrison town leaders seek school budget relief

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer HARRISON — Harrison Selectmen had the chance to vent their frustrations about the high cost of membership in the SAD 17 School District, at a recent workshop with SAD 17 School Supt. Rick Colpitts. But it wasn’t all just talk — selectmen consider the matter so serious, that they directed […]

  • Casco awards property revaluation job

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — On Election Day 2011, the majority of Casco voters supported a property revaluation — putting the town’s elected officials on the fast track to sort through hundreds of New England-based assessing companies to find the one to do the job. The goal: Get a team of assessors […]

  • Standing up to bullying at Molly Ockett

    By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Stand up to bullying and other biased behaviors — safely and non-confrontationally! That’s the message left with students at Molly Ockett Middle School last week by a representative from the Maine Attorney General’s Office Civil Rights Team Project. Brandon Baldwin of the Attorney General’s Office came to […]

  • Some good news for SAD 72 budget

    By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer FRYEBURG — There is some “good news” in the proposed School Administrative District 72 budget for 2012-13, Superintendent of Schools Gary MacDonald told school board members here last week. The good news: • State subsidy is about the same as last year; • There is a larger balance forward […]

  • Million-gallon-a-year mistake uncovered

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer It wasn’t anything nearly as serious as a smoking gun. But the discovery of a million-gallon-per-year mistake by Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz in totaling sold sewer allocations for the lower ballfield raised some eyebrows last week — and revealed a sewer picture that is neither rosy nor sweet-smelling. Sewer Committee […]

  • Ice Out 2012 winner

    The winner of the Bridgton Community Center’s Ice Out contest was drawn on Monday, April 2 at noon by Fryeburg Academy junior Kachina Price. And the winner is…Morgan Fielding of Dallas, Pa. Morgan was very surprised, but says the extra $400 will come in handy. She is a regular summer visitor to Bridgton and hopes […]

  • Downtown amendment set for public hearing Tuesday

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Some say the Site Plan Review Ordinance amendment, that will go before Bridgton voters in June, protects the traditional pattern of mixed use development that gives downtown Main Street its special charm. Others say the amendment unfairly restricts redevelopment options for property owners who may either need or want to […]

  • Budget committee fishing for animal control costs

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Taking a bite out of Casco’s animal control violations will likely take some planning, some budgeting, and some fine tooth combing. As municipal budget season gains full speed, the Casco Finance Committee has recommended a cost estimate be provided for enforcing animal control policies as well as […]

  • Good Friday Hunger Walk

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer RAYMOND — On Good Friday community members will be taking to the back roads to battle hunger one mile at a time. The pre-Easter walk is a dual fundraiser for both the Raymond and Casco food pantries, according to one of the event’s organizers, Martha Morrison. While residents can […]