Archive for ‘News’

  • Zakelo beach or boat launch? Harrison might need to choose one

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — As one reaches the end of Zakelo Road, the dirt gives way to water — Long Lake. In 1954, the Town of Harrison was given a deed, which provides a public way to the lake. Somewhere along the line, the access point became both a swim area […]

  • Casco trying to sell tax-acquired lots

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Four-year-old Emmitt Tice might not remember the first Casco selectmen’s meeting he ever attended.  He was wearing soccer cleats and sitting on his dad’s lap. Then, when his dad went to the microphone he was transferred to his mom’s lap. The selectmen were friendly enough. Everyone said, […]

  • Casco gives Comp Plan job to GPCOG

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — As early as this winter, community meetings could be held to start the process of writing a new comprehensive plan for the Town of Casco. For years, people have mentioned that maybe the town should update its comp plan. It wasn’t until Don Gerrish was serving as […]

  • Digital sign back up and running

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The digital sign that has been malfunctioning since the beginning of the year finally got fixed. Casco Town Manager Anthony “Tony” Ward said the digital sign was up and running on Tuesday afternoon. The digital sign improvement will allow the town to put up pictures along with messages. […]

  • Casco begins work on marijuana rules

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — When it comes to any discussion about their opinions on a marijuana-related business ordinance, members of the Casco Board of Selectmen don’t want to chew the fat. In fact, for the most part, the board members have been pretty mum on recreational-use marijuana. The general consensus is […]

  • Recovery family recalls difference doctor’s life made

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Dr. Peter Leighton’s wife Kimberly grew to understand the importance of him going to recovery-group meetings and also going the extra mile for his patients in recovery.   She knew that it took time away from family life. At the same time attending those meetings was like taking medicine for […]

  • Covid outbreak sends LRHS to remote on Tuesday; back to in-person on Wednesday

    On Monday, eight Lake Region High School students tested positive for Covid-19. On Tuesday, students returned to remote learning. SAD 61 Superintendent Al Smith issued a message via the district’s website Monday afternoon regarding the switch from in-person to remote learning. “Identificationof direct contacts of these students requires extensive contact tracingand we are still continuing […]

  • Organizers look to grow Music on Main concept; town officials approve requests

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer “Wow, what an event!” Music on Main was such a big hit and major draw for Bridgton that leading point man Justin McIver asked town officials Tuesday night to give permission to use town property for a full year and streamline the permitting process.  “It was very special to […]

  • Solar project above Brandy Pond tabled

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — A proposed solar project calls for a 50-foot buffer of already existing trees that would encircle the entire solar-energy farm.  Portions of the land were cleared about 15 years ago so the regrowth is substantial. However, the Naples Planning Board would like to be guaranteed that if […]

  • Solar energy group asked to resubmit plan

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The Naples Planning Board drew the line in the sand.  More accurately, the line was drawn on the water. The Solar Energy Ordinance prohibits any solar equipment from being seen from any body of water. Therefore, even a glimpse of a solar-energy apparatus from anywhere on any […]