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  • Naples looks for planning board alternate

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Residents created a bit of a stir when they heard the Naples selectmen were considering filling the town’s open planning board seat without advertising it. However, prior to last week, there had been little interest in the position for the past three election years, according to Chairman […]

  • Bridgton Academy launches drive to build veterans’ memorial

    Since its founding in 1808, Bridgton Academy has had a distinguished history of service to the United States Military. Bridgton graduates have been in combat during The Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Some of Wolverines have graduated from West Point, Annapolis, the Air Force Academy […]

  • Failure to notify abutters stalls Bridgton Gateway review

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Failing to notify abutters regarding development of a local brewery/restaurant and residential complex in Pondicherry Square postponed discussion of the project until next month. Bridgton Planning Board chairwoman Deb Brusini ruled the lack of notification by the developer of Bridgton Gateway resulted in an incomplete application Monday night. The […]

  • Casco talks to legal about dangerous building

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer  CASCO — An abandoned house that has become a potential hazard has been neglected by the owners.  This winter, Casco Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) John Wiesemann served the homeowners a notice of violation. However, promises made to remedy the situation have not panned out.  The single-family home, located at […]

  • Stopping domestic violence — It’s time to ‘Say Something’

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer The three women walked into each business in Bridgton, and proudly introduced themselves, saying they had been victims of domestic abuse — for decades, in marriages that on the surface appeared happy. Their objective was to ask if the business-owner or store manager would agree to put up a […]

  • Bridgton looks to consolidate land use codes

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Bridgton is experiencing growth on both the residential and commercial fronts. But, the road to successful and legal development can be somewhat bumpy as developers and property owners attempt to navigate five ordinances filled with “legalese.” Relief is on the way. Nearly a year in the making, Bridgton voters […]

  • Lake water removal prompts Casco talks

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Water is a precious commodity. That is being seen across the nation, and recently in some people’s backyards.  The town has received several complaints about a business that was using a tanker truck to take water from Pleasant Lake, according to Casco Town Manager Tony Ward.  In […]

  • Casco Board chairman steps down

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — After a long-time Casco selectman stepped down before his term was up, the remaining board decided to wait until the November Election to fill the seat. On July 6, Chairman Thomas Peaslee publicly announced his resignation saying that he was moving on to another phase of his […]

  • Selectman — ‘Casco Days to be a screech’

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The municipal meeting ended with the selectmen saying someone stole their thunder. Everyone wanted to give a shout out to Casco Days. At the end of the Casco Board of Selectmen meeting, it was time for comments from the members of the board.  Selectman Scott Avery was […]

  • Naples gears up for boat parade

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — This weekend’s boat parade promises to spread the holiday spirit. Even if it’s five months early. The 2nd Annual Naples Christmas in July boat parade is scheduled to take place Saturday at 8:30 p.m. (around sunset). The starting spot for the night-time boat parade is Brandy Pond. […]