Bridgton goes big time These have been an exciting few weeks in town, as several media outlets have produced great pieces about what, until now, was a secret among locals and our favorite summer people: Bridgton rocks! Our other favorite newspaper (and Roxy Hagerman’s preferred bird-cage liner) the New York Times ran a full-page story […]

The North Carolina man who police said brutally assaulted a Standish man in February has been indicted for the crime. Ephriam Bennett, 46, of Raleigh, N.C., was indicted March 6 for burglary, elevated aggravated assault, robbery, kidnapping, criminal threatening and terrorizing with a weapon, violating conditions of release and failure to appear after bailed. According […]

For the third year, Lakes Region residents will have the opportunity to go on a virtual trip around the world at the Community Cultural Celebration. The free event will be held on Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Lake Region High School. Featured presenters include Barry Rodrigue, co-editor of the 2007 book, “Voyages: […]

Treasure hunter Bill Peters goes to Jim Rivard’s auction in Bridgton once a month to look for anything he can make a profit on by reselling on the Internet. Peters and other online sellers, who often take up the hobby after retirement or to supplement income from another source, dominated Rivard’s auction last month. They […]

Treasure hunter Bill Peters goes to Jim Rivard’s auction in Bridgton once a month to look for anything he can make a profit on by reselling on the Internet. Peters and other online sellers, who often take up the hobby after retirement or to supplement income from another source, dominated Rivard’s auction last month. They […]

Treasure hunter Bill Peters goes to Jim Rivard’s auction in Bridgton once a month to look for anything he can make a profit on by reselling on the Internet. Peters and other online sellers, who often take up the hobby after retirement or to supplement income from another source, dominated Rivard’s auction last month. They […]

Sen. Bill Diamond of Windham will hold a public forum on the state’s two-year budget proposal Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m. at Windham High School. Diamond, who is chairman of the Appropriations Committee, which has been holding hearings on the budget for the last three weeks, wants to give local residents a chance to […]

A Naples school board member and his wife could be facing jail time after they claimed their wages shouldn’t be taxed. Michael Skarbinski, 48, and his wife, Elizabeth, 44, were indicted Friday on charges of theft by deception, two counts of attempted theft by deception and making a false statement on an income tax return. […]

Attention newcomers Welcome Neighbor packets, containing helpful items for new residents, are now available for pick up at the town office. Compiling inserts for these packets is a month-long project involving collaboration between volunteers, the town office staff, local businesses and civic organizations. Thanks to all who made this project happen, particularly to lead volunteer […]

Loss of state aid and rising costs have led to a grim situation in School Administrative District 15, as Superintendent Victoria Burns presented a proposed budget that includes the loss of six full-time teaching positions. The budget proposal, which will be reviewed by the Board of Directors beginning Saturday at 9 a.m. at Gray-New Gloucester […]