Archive for ‘News’

  • Open Space member envisions Comp Plan

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Resident Eric Dibner used his nominationto the Casco Open Space Commission as a chance to speak about how the upcoming comprehensive plan could offer opportunities in conservation.  On Tuesday, the Casco Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to nominate Dibner to the Open Space Commission.  The comp plan […]

  • Fire Department launches Christmas Tree sale

    The Bridgton Center Village Firemen’s Association will be selling Maine-grown Christmas trees daily from the Food City parking lot. They will also be selling 50/50 Christmas Cash Raffle tickets, and “I Support Bridgton Fire Department” t-shirts (sizes youth medium, and adult small to 3XL). Thanksgiving holiday hours: Thanksgiving Day closed; Friday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. […]

  • Moratorium allows Naples to shed light on rules

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The local selectmen responded warmly to the idea of passing a moratorium on solar energy projects. To be clear, the passage of the moratorium will not shut out any solar energy project applications that have already been submitted to the Town of Naples.  The Naples Board of […]

  • Several citizens push for beach over boat launch at Zakelo

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — If they had to make a choice — use Zakelo as a beach or a boat launch — most residents chiming in during last week’s public hearing would side with keeping the small, intimate spot as a beach. Many via Zoom voiced their concerns about an increasing number […]

  • Porta-potty problems may lead to septic solution

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer  NAPLES — The porta-potty problems on the Naples Causeway may lead to a more long-term septic solution.  The answer might be one that allows the town to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to build a public bathroom facility. During the Naples Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday, […]

  • Haunted happenings on Halloween

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer REGIONAL — On Halloween night things come to life. This Halloween people can get their kicks killing the undead instead.  Zombie Laser Tag will be offered for two nights outdoors on 26 North High St. On Friday, Saturday and Halloween night, there will be a Haunted Walk through the […]

  • Casco schedules hearings for dangerous homes

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — There are a few buildings in the Town of Casco that are so dilapidated, they have become a potential hazard to the public. While public safety is foremost on the minds of the local selectmen, it is a long, drawn-out process that must happen before the hazard […]

  • Maine 4-H Foundation purchases Magic Lantern

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer From first to eighth grade, Frank Howell walked from his family home on Pleasant Street down to Depot Street to school each day. He always felt the area could be so much more. “The Magic Lantern was a slum and blight spot when we started. We demolished it when […]

  • Solar moratorium suggested, but unlikely

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Share the warmth. Share the savings. Some members of the Casco Planning Board suggested that the town’s selectmen pass a moratorium on solar energy. The idea was that the town should benefit from parcels being used as solar energy farms. After all, there are elderly residents on […]

  • Naples to sell duplex, 54-acre lot

    By Dawn De Busk  Staff Writer NAPLES — Local selectmen decided it would be nice to get an unfinished duplex back on the property tax roles. While the selectmen toyed with the idea of keeping the 50-plus acres surrounding the duplex, they decided to sell that, too.  On Monday, Sept. 27, the Naples Board of […]