Archive for ‘News’

  • Bridgton town office reopens Monday; rules and how other towns are operating

    Here’s an update regarding rules to follow to enter some area town offices and how towns plan to operate at this time: Bridgton reopens on Monday, June 1. Public rules include: • Total customers allowed in building: 5. • Total non-employee attendees at Selectboard Meeting Room: 5.  • Selectboard Meeting Room meetings: Maximum of 15 […]

  • Chamber Chatter: Is your business opening? Let’s the Chamber know; places now open

    Chamber members, how are you doing? Please let the Chamber know what the status is of your business, because the Chamber wants to let everybody know if you are “open” and at what level! Send your response to officemanager@mainelakeschamber.com or call 207-647-3472. The Chamber office is currently closed, however the Chamber is still monitoring all the goings-on […]

  • Books to go; Casco Public Library offers curbside pick-up starting June 2

    Casco Public Library will be offering curbside pickup services beginning Tuesday, June 2 during the following hours: Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. CPL  will take orders through: • The online catalog – you may place a hold for books that […]

  • No Quilt Show this summer

    The Chickadee Quilters will not be holding its annual Quilt Show due to COVID-19.   “This will be the first summer since our founding that we have not been able to sponsor this event and we are saddened that we will not be connecting with the greater community through this venue,” organizers said. “We are still here […]

  • Rotary Club June schedule includes drive-in barbecue

    For the foreseeable future, the Bridgeton-Lake Region Rotary Club will meet via Zoom at 7:30 a.m. on the first, third and fourth Thursdays of the month, unless otherwise indicated.  If you would like to join the Rotary for any of the meetings or events, please notify them at carjmad@hotmail.com and they will provide you with the needed […]

  • BPD officer headed to Freeport; this week’s blotter

    Bridgton Police is down a patrol officer. Officer Sophia Swiatek has left the BPD to join the Freeport Police Department. “As you know, Sophie’s been a great addition to our department and will be sorely missed,” Bridgton Chief of Police Rick Stillman said. “We will be seeking a replacement, but as the (Criminal Justice) Academy is […]

  • Enjoy the great outdoors this Memorial Day weekend, but do it safely

    With some outstanding weather ahead for this Memorial Day weekend and next week, biking, boating, hiking, fishing, birdwatching and other outdoor activities are great ways to stay healthy in the age of COVID-19 – provided they are conducted in accordance with all public health restrictions and guidance.  As summer weather is fast approaching, Maine’s conservation […]

  • Raymond Village Community Church has new pastor

    Raymond Village Community Church is pleased to announce and welcome the Reverend Petra Smyth as the church’s new leader. Rev. Smyth will be responsible for the leading the spiritual life of the church and the surrounding community. The call to service is effective on June 1, 2020. “We are excited to enter this phase of […]

  • Manager’s update: Casco Town Office to reopen June 1; Community Center to remain closed

    Casco Town Manager Courtney O’Donnell provided the following update Tuesday afternoon: “As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase, it is important to understand the Town is largely subject to the same state orders as everyone else. With that said, the Town of Casco continues to make decisions that we believe are in the […]

  • Proposed SAD 17 budget hits Harrison with highest $ increase; town office reopening “light”

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — When Town Manager Tim Pellerin started developing Harrison’s 2020-21 municipal budget, he penciled in a projected 5% hike in the SAD 17 tax. When COVID-19 struck and paralyzed the economy, Pellerin hoped that the SAD 17 budget might be adjusted and the town see a minor increase, […]