Archive for ‘News’

  • Bridgton board backs business owners’ plea to Gov. Mills to reopen town

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Michelle Hapgood tried to “do the right thing” by complying with the state order to restrict her restaurant operation to take-out and outdoor dining only. A tent and picnic tables were placed in the Campfire Grille parking lot to increase seating capacity — the restaurant also has an outdoor […]

  • Superior Court judge rules in favor of Hotel Bridgton

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer A Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of Justin McIver’s appeal to build Hotel Bridgton. In a 12-page decision handed down on June 6, Maine Superior Court Justice Thomas R. McKeon affirmed the Bridgton Planning Board’s decision to approve McIver’s plan to build a boutique hotel at the […]

  • As municipal offices reopen, residents showing patience, understanding

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Gone are the days when a person walked in the door of the local town hall, visited with neighbors while waiting in line, took care of an errand, and afterwards spent time chatting with the clerks. Gone are the days when a person didn’t have to worry about touching […]

  • Town partners with business, allows outside dining space; summer rec camp set to go

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — Like many in the restaurant business, Chris Searles was looking forward to June when it appeared the Olde Mill Tavern would reopen. Unfortunately, Covid-19 numbers jumped and Governor Janet Mills continued the lockout allowing eating establishments to remain take-out only. So like others, Searles is moving the […]

  • Bridgton Selectboard notes

    Notes from the Bridgton Selectboard’s May 26 meeting: Motel property sold. With a bid of $41,600, Mark Lopez purchased the former First & Last Resort Motel property on Route 302. The property was tax-acquired, and part of the purchase agreement is that the former motel be demolished. Auctioneer Christopher Grant handled the onsite auction on […]

  • Hearing set on 48-unit housing project

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer A public hearing has been scheduled for June 16 at 5 p.m. regarding a 48-unit “age and income” restricted residential housing development at 15 Harrison Road. Deciding to call for the hearing, the Bridgton Planning Board Tuesday night via virtual meeting heard an overview of the project from Laura […]

  • Police seek help in finding missing teen

    FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding year 14-year-old Miranda Hicks. Hicks left her house at 104 South Chatham Road in Fryeburg on foot Monday morning between 3 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. Miranda has long brown hair, brown eyes, and is 5’7″ and about 130 pounds. She was […]

  • Bridgton senior service receives $10,000 grant

    PORTLAND — The John T. Gorman Foundation has awarded $700,000 to 43 nonprofits throughout Maine that are working to support vulnerable Mainers. One award went to Lake Region Senior Service (Bridgton) for $10,000 to support a volunteer-based transportation service providing rides to medical appointments for individuals without other transportation options.  Awarded through the Foundation’s annual […]

  • Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival series canceled

    HARRISON— Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival has canceled its traditional 2020 concert series.   For 48 years, SLLMF brought world class live chamber music to the Lake Region of western Maine each summer, the last 25 years at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. According to Barbara Graustein, president of the Board of Trustees, “Our primary venue Deertrees Theatre […]

  • Streetscape update: Get ready for paving

    Here’s a look at the anticipated Bridgton streetscape schedule for the upcoming week: Pratt & Sons will be working on installing sewer manhole covers Saturday or Sunday; Coastal Road Repair to perform crack sealing.  • Monday, June 1 – Crooker to shim roadway trenches and cleaning of roadway.  • Tuesday and Wednesday, June 2-3 – […]