Archive for ‘News’

  • Special town meeting in Sweden Saturday

    SWEDEN — There will be a special town meeting at the Sweden Town Meeting Hall this Saturday, Sept. 25 at 9 a.m. Town residents are encouraged to attend for important discussions and decisions regarding annual winter road closures and a temporary moratorium on future solar projects.  The Sweden Board of Selectman is also joining together […]

  • Boat inspector makes Long Lake ‘save’

    Life of a courtesy boat inspector can at times seem unrewarding. Hours can go by without seeing a boat and trailer pull up to a launch area. Thorough checks often produce no signs of invasive plants. Thankfully, this scene is often the case. But, Kristin Hanscom had a “big save” moment on Friday, Aug. 27. […]

  • Recovery rally walk to honor Dr. Leighton

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Typically having someone to walk with makes the journey more enjoyable.  The late Dr. Peter Leighton was one of those people who tried to make difficult journeys more tolerable for others. As a primary care provider specializing in addiction medicine, he was able to provide support. “He was passionate […]

  • Cook named new Chamber executive director

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Chamber of Commerce officials looked for a new executive director, they didn’t need to look too far. If there was someone who already knows the ins and outs of Chamber work, it is Angie Cook. Having served the past six years as office manager, Cook has been appointed […]

  • Signs send wrong message; DOT to review speed on 3 Naples roads

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — If there is any public road on which the wrong speed limit is posted, then by default, the speed is 45 mph. That is one of the policies of the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT). Unfortunately, many of the roads with the wrong speed limit signs were […]

  • Planners to hold public hearing on ‘Gateway’ project

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Craig Burgess drove onto Main Street, he could see why developer Justin McIver is so excited about his “Gateway” project. “It can be a focal point for Bridgton,” the engineer for Sebago Technics of South Portland said as he opened his brief overview of “The Gateway” to Bridgton […]

  • Trickey Pond park problems passed onto law enforcement

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Certainly, the town wants to promote its natural spaces.  However, when activities on the land are unlawful or create a concern for public safety, a line has to be drawn in the sand. “Much like all of our public spaces, the Trickey Pond Boat Launch has experienced […]

  • Could contract deputy solve Casco’s speeding issues?

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Drivers passing through might not think twice about the posted speed limits in a community.  However, it can be very frustrating for residents and people enjoying the area to contend with vehicles going much faster than the speed limit. The story is the same everywhere.  It’s the […]

  • Site walk on horizon for proposed Naples solar array

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — A company that developed a solar array in a blueberry field in Rockport is proposing one on 8.8 acres off Harrison Road in Naples. The property, which is owned by Delvin Martin, is an undeveloped lot 150 acres in size, located 281 Harrison Road, across from Woodland […]

  • In Ye Olden Times: ‘Henry’ will be Hans Jenni’s lasting gift

    By Mike Davis BN Columnist Howdy neighbor! This week, on behalf of everyone at the Bridgton Historical Society past and present, we wish to take this space to express our deep sadness and regret over the recent passing of our friend, Hans Jenni. Everyone down at our museum, even as throughout our whole community, sends […]