The Taxpayers Bill of Rights (TABOR) is certainly making news these days. Those of us who are concerned that we must not carry the nation’s heaviest tax burden are in favor of TABOR. For those who dread the thought that they can no longer dip their fingers into our wallets anytime they want, TABOR is […]

Rumors aren’t all bad. In fact, they can be downright entertaining – at least when they’re spread in the Neil Simon hit play by the same name. For three weekends in March, Schoolhouse Arts Center will present “Rumors,” Simon’s sophisticated farce set in an upscale New York City apartment. With its slamming doors, brisk dialogue […]

Considering extreme weather conditions and last minute changes, the 2006 installment of the Sebago Lake Rotary Derby Fest fared pretty well last weekend, say Derby watchers. With the paradox of bitter temperatures and lack of ice and snow, combined with the announcement of a statewide expansion, the fishing tournament and derby events still managed to […]

The local Meals on Wheels program desperately needs volunteers to deliver meals to area folks who cannot leave their home, or are unable to cook for themselves. Delivering meals to shut-ins helps immensely and doesn’t take a lot of time. Volunteers undergo a short training session. Drivers, if desired, receive a small stipend to cover […]

Hannaford Supermarket and Pharmacy will be celebrating the grand opening of its Route 302, Bridgton location on Saturday, March 4. The grand opening kicks off at 8 a.m. with a flag raising ceremony performed by the American Legion Post 67 of Bridgton. The 36,000-square-foot store, is seen as an economic spark for Bridgton, which during […]

You are what you eat. Or you will become what you eat, it’s as simple as that. If your idea of a lunch is anything covered with batter and fried – well, you see what I mean. There are days when I know at the outset it will be a junk food day, but those […]

If you sing, dance, play an instrument, tell jokes, do gymnastics, cheerleading routines, or anything else that “wows” an audience, then come to auditions for the Schoolhouse Arts Center Variety Show. Single acts and group numbers are welcome. Please come prepared to perform whatever song, dance, etc. that you would like to perform in the […]

Electric rates officially go up again this week – by 8 to 10 percent depending on where you live – on top of a 14 to 17 percent increase that went into effect just one year ago. Maine has the second highest residential rates in New England – a region which has some of the […]