Archive for ‘News’

  • COVID can’t sink this parade

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The community is getting all revved up about a town-sponsored boat parade that’s taking place this Saturday. There has been a wave of excitement from Naples residents and business owners about the upcoming parade, according to Naples Marine Patrol’s First Assistant Mark Maroon. “Basically, what we are […]

  • Naples wants deputy on land, on water

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES—There is a new deputy in town. Actually, the 40 hours-a-week position is being split between different employees from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). Town officials would like to eventually see a consistent face, the same person serving as a police presence during every shift. Additionally, there is […]

  • Eaton Peabody hired for Casco town manager search

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The Town of Casco has signed the contract to hire the firm that will assist with the search for a new town manager to replace the one leaving in mid-September. The Casco Board of Selectmen will hire Don Gerrish, a municipal consultant with Eaton Peabody, to take […]

  • Worth a Browse: Unplanned event for author Walt Bannon created a journey

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Walt Bannon would tell his crazy bottle collecting adventures to work associates, they would often suggest he write a book.   “First, I got published in antique bottle collecting journals, and then I assembled enough stories to write Digger Down. Waiting for inspiration for the next book, I found […]

  • Worth a Browse: A project author Diane Jones had to finish

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer History and Memories of North Fryeburg, Maine and Fryeburg Harbor was a project Diane Jones knew in her heart she had to finish. Diane first started collecting photographs and written histories when she moved into the 1896 Jones Homestead in Fryeburg in June 1969 when she married Edward W. […]

  • Curtain falls on Harris’ time as Deertrees’ artistic director

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — The curtain has fallen on Andrew Harris’ time as artistic director at Deertrees Theatre. Last month, the theatre’s Board of Directors ended Harris’ tenure. “It is Deertrees Theatre’s policy not to discuss any personnel matters,” said Cheryl McLaughlin, the board’s president. “Deertrees Theatre is currently closed for […]

  • Lantern Re-lit: Local theater reopens; procedures set stage for safe, fun outing

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Frank Howell always remained confident that the big screens at the Magic Lantern would come to life once again. He just wasn’t sure when. Behind a colorful face mask, the theater owner was smiling at the reality that the popular movie house made its return , Friday, July 16. […]

  • How the numbers add up: Harrison town manager gives “snapshot” of proposed budget

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — Sometimes, too many numbers can lead to confusion. Town Manager Tim Pellerin always strives to be transparent, especially when it comes to municipal finances. So, with Harrison ready to try a new experiment — to ditch the annual town meeting format and go with a secret ballot […]

  • Voters’ Corner: A look at Bridgton’s referendum questions

    Editor’s Note: Bridgton’s Community Development Director Linda LaCroix and Planning Board Chairperson Deb Brusini prepared the following article to explain referendum items on the town’s secret ballot. This year, Bridgton voters are being asked to consider a host of amendments to the Town’s Site Plan Review and Land Use Ordinances, in the form of 12 […]

  • Milfoil surfaces at “head” of Long Lake

    By Colin Holme Special to the News On Friday, June 12, one of our courtesy boat inspectors pulled a plant off a trailer coming out of the water at the Long Lake boat launch in Harrison. It is not unusual to find plants on boats and trailers, but our inspector, Gilon Backlund, noticed it looked […]