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Is it Worth it? SAD 61 voters to decide whether to keep validation referendum

Bridgton · Bridgton

Is it Worth it? SAD 61 voters to decide whether to keep validation referendum

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer SAD 61 currently uses a two-prong system to pass a budget. Step 1 is the district budget meeting, held in-person at Lake Region High School’s gym. Step 2 is the validation referendum vote, where citizens turn out to polling centers in Bridgton, Casco and Naples to cast ballots whether to accept or reject the district meeting outcome. The question is whether the validation vote is cost effective or even necessary. M…Read Article

Solo Naples candidate shares background, ideas for the future

Bridgton · Bridgton

Solo Naples candidate shares background, ideas for the future

Arleen Shepherd By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — In the Town of Naples, one person took out papers for the solo seat on the Naples Select Board. Despite there not being any challengers, The Bridgton News felt Arleen Shepherd has strong ties to the people of Naples and the unique landscape since she and her family operate Camp Skylemar, which is located on Tricky Pond. In the past several years, Shepherd has been getting her feet wet with to…Read Article

Lawrence J. Balboni Jr.

Lawrence J. Balboni Jr.

Larry Balboni NAPLES — Lawrence Joseph “Larry” Balboni Jr., died Monday, May 5, 2025, at his home in Naples, after living an amazing 100 years! Larry was born in Cambridge, Mass., November 2, 1924, predeceased by his parents Lawrence J. and Rose (Porte) Balboni and siblings Ruth C. Balboni, Eleanor R. (Balboni) Ularich, and Robert A. Balboni. After graduating from Somerville high school in 1942, Larry was eager to enlist in the army. During the …Read Article

Maine Community Foundation launches local press initiative

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Press Forward Maine to be led by Maine media executive Lisa DeSisto The Maine Community Foundation announced the launch of a new initiative to strengthen Maine communities by ensuring strong, local news coverage in all parts of the state. MaineCF applied and has been selected by the nonpartisan philanthropic initiative Press Forward to become one of 36 independent chapters nationwide. Press Forward and Press Forward Maine share the goal of stre…Boothbay Harbor · Boothbay Harbor See the Story

Bridgton hires Donald Kasprzak as town manager

New Bridgton Town Manager Donald 'Donny' Kasprzak. (Rivet Photo) By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Forty-three years ago, Donald Kasprzak and his wife spent their honeymoon in Kennebunkport. After living and working in Plattsburgh, N.Y., the Kasprzaks will soon call Maine their new home. By unanimous vote Tuesday night, the Select Board hired Kasprzak as Bridgton’s town manager. Chairman Bob McHatton said 17 candidates applied for the position, and…New York State · New York Read Article

SAD 61 district budget vote Tuesday, May 6

Residents of Bridgton, Casco and Naples will act on the proposed SAD 61 school budget on Tuesday, May 6 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Lake Region High School gymnasium. The school board is proposing a $39,573,932 budget that is up about 5.5% ($2,517,854). A driving factor is a rise in local property value assessments. “This year, the increased real estate assessments of our three towns provided the State of Maine a reason to increase the local am…Bridgton · Bridgton Read Article

Philip Harmon celebration of life

A Celebration of Life for Philip W. Harmon of Bridgton and Gulf Breeze, Fla., who passed away on Oct. 17, 2024, will be held on Saturday, June 14 at 1 p.m. at the home of Paul and Becky Harmon at 50 Power House Road in Bridgton.The post Philip Harmon celebration of life first appeared on The Bridgton News.Bridgton · Bridgton Read Article

Lebanon High School theater program presents 'The Play That Goes Wrong'

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The Lebanon High School Theater program is preparing to stage a performance of “The Play That Goes Wrong,” a comedy that promises to leave audiences on the edge of their seats.TikTok See the Story

Maple Sunday — ‘By far, it’s one of the best we ever had’

By Dawn De Busk CONVENIENTLY LOCATED right off Route 35 in Harrison, a blow-up maple syrup bottle greets visitors to Dad’s Maple Sugar Shack on Maine Maple weekend. (De Busk Photo) Staff Writer HARRISON — Maple sugar producer Joe Lavoie compares sap to milk. “Sap is like milk. It can’t sit around,” Lavoie said during a tour of his business, Dad’s Maple Sugar Shack in Harrison. “In high temps it will sour like milk. It will ferment. If it is in …Bridgton · Bridgton Read Article

Fine, replanting plan resolves Naples shoreland violation

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The parties have come to an agreement after a tree-cutting violation that occurred in the shoreland zone following a home fire slightly more than two years ago. On Monday, the Naples Select Board gave the go-ahead for the town manager to sign a consent agreement that will include a fine that is affordable to the landowner ($6,000) and a tree-replanting plan that adheres to the Shoreland Zone Ordinance. Naple…Bridgton · Bridgton Read Article

Town petitions DOT to lower Route 302 speed limit to 40 mph

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Seeing significant development along Portland Road over the past year, as well as future construction starting soon, Bridgton officials will request a reduction in the speed limit to 40 mph from Beaver Creek Road to Sandy Creek Road. “Our philosophy is best to prevent and not to react,” Bridgton Planning Board Chair Deb Brusini told the Select Board Tuesday night. “The Planning Board could send this request to MDOT…Bridgton · Bridgton Read Article

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