Archive for ‘News’

  • In search of balance in life, Whechels to end J. Décor retail shop

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Driving by the quaint, red shop on Main Hill, many likely were surprised and disappointed to see a yellow banner neatly stretched across the building’s front and side walls. “Shop closing.” But why, many have wondered? Did Covid-19 and a statewide shutdown result in the popular wine and home […]

  • Lessons: Seeds to garden success

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer From a mistake grows the opportunity to learn. For Nancy Donovan, life is all about learning. She doesn’t let a little mistake get her blue. In fact, something went wrong after she selected blueberries as a landscaping choice on her Bridgton property; and she has gotten a lot of […]

  • Cell service hopes pinned on DAS module

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO— A citizen got a chuckle from the local selectmen before beginning a discussion that has been on and off the table for decades: Cell phone reception in Casco Village.  “I notice that you didn’t start the meeting off by telling people to turn their cell phones off because […]

  • Rental relief assistance available

    The Bridgton Community Center has been awarded a Cumberland County Community Development Block Grant in cooperation with the Town of Bridgton to respond to COVID-19. The COVID-19 Rent/Utility Relief Program is designed to provide rental and utility assistance to Bridgton residents that have had a loss or reduction of income due to COVID-19. Rental Assistance […]

  • LEA celebrates 50th year — Mission stays same; conversation with Executive Director Colin Holme

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Colin Holme headed to Orono, he had yet to decide upon a career path. He had an interest in ecological and environmental courses, so he chose to pursue a Natural Resources major with a concentration in Marine Sciences. His senior year, Holme accepted a national exchange to Humboldt […]

  • Fee waived for cancer fund raiser

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — In a show of support, the Naples Board of Selectmen waived the $2,000 fee for the food vendor that will be part of a fundraiser for the Dempsey Center hosted by V-Twin Cruisers Motorcycle Club in September. The motorcycle club will be using the parking lot of […]

  • Naples study: What is acceptable noise level?

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES— Is 70 decibels a comfortable sound level? The Town of Naples is looking into hiring a company to do a noise study to get a possible answer. The town recently adopted the revised Entertainment Ordinance. Within that ordinance is the rule that establishments must keep music at the […]

  • Bridgton short takes: History lesson on water levels

    Woods Pond report. Recent complaints regarding managing water levels at Highland Lake has pushed the town toward regular checks and logging of information. Since the focus will include other waterbodies, Barry DeNofrio wanted to point town officials in the right direction as to where to find recorded information on Woods Pond. “With all the reporting […]

  • Young photographer captures America during Covid-19

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer DENMARK — When Parker Fairfield Jr. started to take photography seriously, he came up with the idea of publishing a photobook. “Telling a story through a series of photos felt very impactful,” he said. “I really wanted something physical to carry my work, instead of something you glance at […]

  • Casco Town Office reopens

    CASCO — The Casco Town Office is now open to the public with no appointment needed. Town Manager Courtney O’Donnell recently made the announcement. “The Town of Casco continues to make decisions that we believe are in the best interest for the community while taking into account the latest information, guidance and mandates from state […]