Archive for ‘News’

  • Busy start to new year for Bridgton Planning Board

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer If Tuesday night (Jan. 4) was any indicator, 2022 will be another big construction and development year. Bridgton’s Planning Board filled out their 3-hour meeting with three proposed projects on Portland Road. They include: • A public hearing was held on Main Eco Homes’ Phase 2 of Lakewood Commons. […]

  • Guild donation will help BH secure mammography equipment

    Bridgton Hospital is a big step closer to acquiring a state-of-the-art 3D mammogram unit, thanks to a generous donation from the Bridgton Hospital Guild. For years, the now-dissolved guild has been operating a coffee shop and thrift store to help raise funds for equipment that the hospital, on its own, could not acquire. Recently, Bridgton […]

  • Drop-in Center not just for folks in recovery

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer On Friday, Christine, a volunteer at Lakes Region Recovery Center (LRRC) stuffed her belongings into her backpack and stated that she was looking forward to going home and spending some time with her dogs. It had been a long week. Then, a couple who had just moved to the […]

  • Funds target Lake Region area homelessness

    The Cumberland County Commissioners has awarded more than $4.5 million toward the construction of shelters in Portland and Brunswick, and a study for emergency housing in the Lakes Region.  The County Commissioners voted unanimously to direct $3 million from the County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation to the city of Portland, for construction of […]

  • A gift from a community with heart

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Kevin Benoit knew Bridgton is a special place, but the former Massachusetts resident has discovered what a huge heart the community truly has. “This town is incredible,” Benoit said. “For what people have done for Melissa is unbelievable. We’re very grateful.” Melissa Scammon is Kevin’s fiancé. She was the […]

  • Little kindness goes a long way

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Kindness, Sydney O’Connell recently proved, can go a long way in making a difference in someone’s life. Age doesn’t figure into the equation — all one needs is a big heart and a plan. The 12-year-old, who lives in Bridgton and Newburyport, Mass., is described as “one of the […]

  • Pending DEP approval, Casco beach to be upgraded in the spring

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Pleasant Lake town beach ranks as the most visible and most accessible of Casco’s public beaches. People driving on Mayberry Hill Road pass by it. For those on foot, the beach is walkable from Casco Village. However, the actual shoreline could prove to be a bit of […]

  • Police seek public’s help to locate missing Naples man

    The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the report of a missing person. CCSO is seeking the public’s help in locating Mark Conley. Mr. Conley is a 67-year-old white male, 5’8” tall, 200 pounds, balding hair, blue eyes and grey a goatee. Conley’s family is very concerned for his well-being after not showing up for a […]

  • Museum proposes heat pumps to preserve relics

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer  “History is the interpretation of the significance that the past has for us.” – Johan Huizinga NAPLES — The artifacts stored inside the Naples Museum are at the mercy of the weather. Yes, the items are indoors. But, the humidity and lack of heat are causing damage to the […]

  • Panels reduced, Naples solar project ok’d

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The only way that members of the Naples Planning Board would warm up to the idea of a solar project off Route 35 is if the equipment could not be seen from Long Lake.  This particular solar-energy plan was approved with several conditions, including mitigating the noise […]