Archive for ‘News’

  • Tiger Hill Community Forest expanded

    SEBAGO –  Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT) announced the conservation of 22 acres of forests and wetlands in Sebago.  The land will become part of LELT’s Tiger Hill Community Forest which was conserved at the end of 2019. The now 1,451-acre Community Forest is home to sensitive wildlife habitat, working forestlands, and safeguards the water quality of […]

  • Rec director surveys public on summer programming amid Covid

    As Bridgton Recreation Director Colello started work on summer programming and events, he wondered whether people felt comfortable about attending a fireworks display or other happenings with more and more people being vaccinated and Covid-19 numbers dipping. So, he asked. On Facebook, Colello put up a survey last week regarding a July 3 fireworks display. […]

  • New town manager backs out of contract

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Things can change quickly. A few weeks ago, the Casco Board of Selectmen were relieved and excited to be hiring a town manager. During that March 2 meeting, the board signed the employment with contract with Brenda-Fox Howard. She was scheduled to start her position in Casco […]

  • One on One with…New American Legion Post 67 Commander Brian Conroy

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Under the leadership and drive of Commander Don Mulcahy, new life and purpose was breathed into the decaying little building on Depot Street. Many hands and many heartfelt donations transformed the desolate structure into a vibrant and revived American Legion Post. Now, Brian Conroy looks to build upon that […]

  • Naples CEO to retire in June

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The code enforcement office is seldom a dull place. The phones are ringing. The e-mails are lining up in the queue. People are applying for building permits while other folks need their home’s construction or plumbing inspected. There’s been reports that someone is violating a shoreland ordinance […]

  • Harrison, Naples in on increasing law presence on lake; Bridgton out

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — One way people sought relief from Covid-19 restrictions was to get outdoors — be it going for a hike, bicycle ride or a spin out on local lakes and ponds. Boat traffic was indeed heavy last summer, and with it, came more problems from careless operation, excessive […]

  • Casco’s digital sign software not working

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — It’s important not to send the wrong message. That’s especially true for a municipality that has a duty to inform the public, the taxpayers.  There has been a problem with the Town of Casco’s digital sign, which is located in front of the Casco Fire Station and […]

  • Storage facility plan gains tentative approval

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer After hearing a variety of questions and concerns, Jeff Amos admitted people generally fail to get excited about seeing storage facilities built. But, Amos impressed upon Bridgton Planning Board members that developer Mark Lopez went to “great lengths” revising the Mountain Road Storage project to be a “good neighbor.” […]

  • My sweet Maine — Local musician’s tune could become state song of the century

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer This state’s bicentennial — which was not publicly celebrated in 2020 — became the reason that Bridgton resident and businessman Terry Swett penned the song, My Sweet Maine. It wasn’t hard for him to find inspiration. After all, Maine is the state that molded his personality and keeps him tethered […]

  • Steward of the Land — Jon Evans

    By Dawn De Busk  Staff Writer Jon Evans works a job that allows him to hike for a living.  Essentially, he gets paid to introduce other people to the joys of outdoor recreation. He has led many a full moon hike. Not only is he well-versed in the natural surroundings but also,he is knowledgable of […]