Archive for ‘News’

  • 21 years — Chris Pond to pass fire chief leadership baton

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Naples Fire Chief Chris Pond started off at his hometown’s fire station when he was still in high school.  “There were quite a few classmates who were in the junior fire department so I decided to go up and see what it was all about,” Pond said. […]

  • 40 years — Tom’s Homestead anchored Main Hill

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Tom Doviak always had a quiet way about how he went about his business. Focused, yet never one to draw a lot of attention to himself. Quality always mattered the most, especially when he was in the kitchen. Family involvement was also an important ingredient, which mixed with his […]

  • Naples board backs Public Works Department

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Residents will decide whether or not Naples should switch to a public works department.  This year’s town meeting voters will have two budgets from which to choose: One with a public works department (PWD) and one with a town maintenancedepartment plus a roads and highway budget.  The proposed […]

  • Bridgton voters approve TIF, rezoning

    A proposed memory care facility took a major step forward Tuesday when voters agreed to create a Tax Increment Financing District and adopted the Woodlands Senior Living Municipal Development. A special election was held at the Town Hall, with voting booths placed to create six-foot distancing, as well as only one section of each booth […]

  • Fireworks on Naples’ horizon

    NAPLES — Kaboom! Nothing says July like fireworks.   Many summer-time festivals and annual gatherings are still cancelled because of COVID-19 restrictions.  But, the Town of Naples has decided to forge ahead with holding its Independence Day fireworks display in 2021. Naples Town Manager John Hawley revealed that he had signed a contract with the town’s […]

  • Eastern Slope Aviation Academy plans July opening

    FYREBURG — Do you have an interest in aviation? Eastern Slope Aviation Academy could open some doors to careers in aviation. The Board of Directors of the Eastern Slope Aviation Academy (ESAA), located at the Eastern Slope Airport in Fryeburg, plan to open membership in the academy to the general public on July 1, 2021. […]

  • Bridgton ‘Sanctuary’ talk leads to policy question; meeting notes

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Bear Zaidman suggested Bridgton adopt a resolution to make the town a Second Amendment Sanctuary, he heard from folks in favor of the measure and those against. “There were some constructive comments,” Zaidman told fellow Select Board members Tuesday night. “And, there was some name calling.” At their […]

  • Naples to pay lion’s share of school budget

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES— As children in elementary school, everybody learns that it is nice to share.  At a young age, children are told that everyone should have an equal amount. Students are taught to share sweet snacks by dividing them into the same sizes. Teachers tell students to share an equal […]

  • Naples proposed town budget finalized

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — With the in-person annual town meeting six weeks away, the Town of Naples finalized its proposed budget, putting into place the warrant articles people will vote on. Last Monday, the Naples Board of Selectmen met jointly with the Naples Budget Committee to each vote whether or not […]

  • Solar energy on tap at Naples town meeting

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES —The owner of an undeveloped lot between Route 302 and Brandy Pond wants to put in solar energy.  Naples resident Ann Plummer said that solar energy is the only thing she wants to do with her land. Plummer’s request to change the lot’s zone from residential to commercial […]