Have you, or do you know someone, who turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because they were concerned about falling? Have they cut down on a favorite activity because they might fall? Many older adults experience fear of falling and restrict their activities. “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About […]

Otisfield residents Henry and Shirley Hamilton have spent much of their lives traveling the world as as international humanitarian aid and development professionals. The Hamiltons will give a presentation, Afghanistan, Then & Now, on their experiences in that nation at the Casco Public Library Sunday, May 4, at 2 p.m. Henry Hamilton served in Afghanistan […]

Otisfield residents Henry and Shirley Hamilton have spent much of their lives traveling the world as as international humanitarian aid and development professionals. The Hamiltons will give a presentation, Afghanistan, Then & Now, on their experiences in that nation at the Casco Public Library Sunday, May 4, at 2 p.m. Henry Hamilton served in Afghanistan […]

I love Bridgton What a fabulous spring, and we sure deserve it. Main Street has become a bustling promenade, and its borders of peonies and tulips are coming up in full force. May is a great month for locals to take full advantage of all Bridgton’s delights before the onslaught of tourists and traffic transform […]

I love Bridgton What a fabulous spring, and we sure deserve it. Main Street has become a bustling promenade, and its borders of peonies and tulips are coming up in full force. May is a great month for locals to take full advantage of all Bridgton’s delights before the onslaught of tourists and traffic transform […]

The candidates for the next Windham town council and school board are in. All terms are for three years each. Town council Chairman John MacKinnon is seeking election for the East District of the seven-seat council. Challenging him are Willard Blanchard and Michael Wakefield. The town-wide town council seat held by Carol Waig is also […]

The candidates for the next Windham town council and school board are in. All terms are for three years each. Town council Chairman John MacKinnon is seeking election for the East District of the seven-seat council. Challenging him are Willard Blanchard and Michael Wakefield. The town-wide town council seat held by Carol Waig is also […]

The tax revolt resulting from the revaluation of properties in Casco implemented last summer came ashore April 25 as 225 waterfront property owners filed 233 requests for tax abatements. The abatements, averaging more than $104,000 and totaling more than $24 million in requested relief, were filed by Casco resident Bob Levesque of the Casco Tax […]

With the inviting rays of the warm summer sun rapidly approaching, the Bridgton park areas are being examined to provide the best possible outdoor experience for residents and visitors. “We’re finally starting to have a park system, not a scattering of parks,” said Peter Lowell, executive director of Lakes Environmental Association, a local conservation group. […]

Weather words of the week: Upslope fog: Fog formed as moist, stable air flows upward over a topographic barrier. Friday: Mostly sunny with no chance of precipitation. High: 55 Low: 34 Saturday: Sunny skies with no chance of precipitation. High: 56 Low: 37 Sunday: Sunny skies with no chance of precipitation. High: 62 Low: 39