Archive for ‘News’

  • Is 5 the magic number for Naples solar projects?

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — If the Town of Naples does not have the amendments to a Solar Ordinance prepared in time for it to be on the ballot this spring, there is a safety net. It is called the Solar Moratorium.  So far, the Naples Planning Board has granted four building […]

  • Recycling alive and lucrative

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer  NAPLES — Recycling makes a difference both environmentally and financially.  Katrina Venhuizen, a representative from ecomaine, was the guest speaker at a selectmen’s meeting in Naples. Her objective was to counter some of the rumors that cardboard and paper products no longer go to recycling facilities since the point […]

  • Naples Community Center vote heads to November ballot

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — A proposed community center-town hall building will not be reviewed by residents at Annual Town Meeting next month. Nor will it join proposed ordinances that are poised to be on the ballot during the June Primary. Instead, the community center question will appear before the voters during […]

  • Resilience, forward thinking lands Fryeburg designer national honor

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Like many young couples, Cody and Hannah Guilford decided to stop tossing money away for on a rent, and instead, invested in a fixer-upper. They bought a home in 2016 that needed of some tender-loving care and renovation. That move lead the couple down an unexpected path. […]

  • Bridgton officials recognize rock stars’ saving efforts

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Scott Smith and Forrest Kollander likely don’t consider themselves “heroes,” therefore Public Services Director David Madsen will refer to the town employees simply as “rock stars.” Madsen recognized the two Town of Bridgton workers at Tuesday’s Select Board meeting for their quick responses to recent fires. Smith, a mechanic […]

  • Sebago has full plate of quarry appeals

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer SEBAGO — Over the years, Richard Merritt has served on several municipal boards, but he’s never encountered what was before him on Thursday night, Feb. 17 at the Sebago Town Hall. “I’ve never had 12 appeals before, and I’ve been doing this for a long time. Maybe two or […]

  • Words up on Casco’s digital sign

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO— It is more than just a Welcome to Casco sign.  The digital sign provides a way of letting residents know what is going on in their community. It’s located near the Casco Fire Station and the Casco Town Hall, where it can easily be read from Meadow Road.  […]

  • Dip proves big splash for Shelter; scenes from Winter Carnival

    PERFECT DAY FOR A DIP? — For some of the 74 jumpers at Saturday’s Freezing for a Reason polar dip to benefit Harvest Hills Animal Shelter in Fryeburg, they felt the waters at Highland Lake in Bridgton “wasn’t too bad,” while others’ facial expressions told another story. The event raised $18,000 for the shelter, and […]

  • Dueling ordinances pop up for wedding barns

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The rift started before the wedding date has even been set.  Some Naples residents would like to be able to turn a barn on a large parcel of property into a wedding barn and charge clients to hold events there. However, this activity is not allowed in the […]

  • Dangerous building saved by the bell

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer  CASCO — A building that was on track to be demolished on the town’s dime might get a Hail Mary reprieve. The structure is located at 388 Roosevelt Trail. A few weeks ago, the Casco Board of Selectmen held a public hearing and determined that it was a dangerous building, […]