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Grimm named as new Rufus Porter Museum director
NEW MUSEUM DIRECTOR NAMED — (Left) Martha Cummings, outgoing director/curator of the Rufus Porter Museum in Bridgton, who is leaving to become the director of the N.H. Boat Museum in Wolfeboro, N.H.,...
View ArticleSAD 61: Area towns to receive rebate checks
By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer SAD 61 towns will see a rebate check in the mail this June. Late in the 2017–18 budget process, the state added money to education. Since many districts (including SAD...
View ArticlePlanners schedule site walk, hearing on proposed hotel
By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer On the right side of the room, many local residents concerned about the proposed three-story Hotel Bridgton eagerly awaited a presentation by Main Eco Home owner Justin...
View ArticleCasco roads bond almost gone
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — This town’s elected officials are trying to stretch the remaining money from an infrastructure bond while still improving the roads that most need it. Already...
View ArticleFinancial help sought to purchase Saco River patrol boat
FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Police needs some financial help to keep the Saco River safe and orderly this upcoming boating season. Chief Joshua Potvin is reaching out to the community and businesses to help...
View ArticleNaples gym roof repair figures in
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — This winter, a leaky roof shut down the Naples Gymnasium. On Monday, Naples Town Manager John Hawley announced cost estimates of between $35,000 and $40,000 for...
View ArticleNaples turns to full-time rec director
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The Town of Naples has fit a recreation director position into its upcoming budget after deciding a full-time position would be a better fit for the town than...
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Longtime agency changes its name — Through These Doors
THE NEW SIGN ON THE DOOR reflects a name change. Through These Doors is now the new permanent name for the agency Family Crisis. (De Busk Photo) By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer One name can be more...
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Mill land sale prompts citizen petition drive to change process
POSTCARD of the Cumberland Hotel, one of the more notable hotel buildings in Bridgton's past.Editor's note: The Bridgton Historical Society has been intrigued by the on-going conversation about the...
View ArticleNaples town beach caretakers resign
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The caretakers of the Naples Town Beach have stepped down from the seasonal position they have held for several summers. The Town of Naples will be advertising...
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Veterans Park redesign ready to begin
When Lucia Terry first became involved in Bridgton’s downtown public spaces, just after the 1985 Revitalization, she was surprised and annoyed at the design of Veterans Park. “It left us with little in...
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A fair way to spend a Saturday
CAPTURING LIGHT IN GLASS — Casco resident Jean Grant turned her hobbies into creative art for sale at the Spring Holistic Fair. In addition to embellishing bottles with strings of lights, Jean makes...
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A La Mexicana to open ‘any day now’
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer This spring, restaurant owner Jose Chavez has had a lot on his plate, operating a food wagon in Raymond while waiting for construction on a diner there, and also trying...
View ArticleFilings in: Candidates on local ballots
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer RAYMOND — April 13 was the deadline for nomination papers to be turned in to town offices in the region. The towns of Raymond and Casco could have some lively races with...
View ArticleLegal opinion sought on hiring process
By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Bridgton continues to be on a rocky path when it comes to the Community Development Director position. This Friday is the filing deadline, and to date, the town has...
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Is ‘Ice’s sign an option? Ping pong organizer Bill Preis thinks so
By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Bill Preis isn’t giving up on finding a way to better advertise events happening at the Bridgton Town Hall. He thinks he has found a legitimate solution. While local...
View ArticleNaples business tax policy tabled, forever
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Residents got a chance to speak for and against a proposed policy that would allow the Town of Naples to apply people’s property tax payments toward old debts on...
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Arsonists destroy piece of Casco history
PIECE OF HISTORY LOST – Now boarded up, the Raymond-Casco Historical Society’s Old School House was burnt early Sunday morning. The fire was caused by arsonists, who have been arrested. (De Busk Photo)...
View ArticleCitizen’s petition accepted, officials say it is flawed
By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer A citizen petition seeking to change how Bridgton disposes of town-owned property will be on the June warrant, but officials pointed out Tuesday night, it is flawed. If...
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Bridgton Farmers Market moves outdoors
On Saturday, May 5, the Bridgton Farmers Market is making its move outdoors! While a portion of the green space on Depot Street will be getting a fresh planting of grass, shoppers can still find the...
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