New location for Farmer’s Market The popular Bridgton Farmer’s Market will continue to operate, for a while at least, but it is in a new location for the winter. The market will take place on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, but instead of being next to the Bridgton Community Center on Depot Street it […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Wompkee of Windham sets parade record
Twig the Wompkee appeared in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday, marking the 20th consecutive parade appearance by a Wompkee, the longest continuously participating costume character in the parade’s history. Twig is one of six Wompkee creatures, the creation of Windham residents Con Fullam and Maura Clarke, featured in two […]
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SAD 6 tweaks policy on nepotism
In the wake of a public outcry earlier this year over nepotism in the district, the Board of Directors of School Administrative District 6 is reviewing its policy on the matter. But two school officials have said the first tweaks to the district’s policy are not enough. Rebecca Bowley, member of the district’s Board of […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
SAD 6 tweaks policy on nepotism
In the wake of a public outcry earlier this year over nepotism in the district, the Board of Directors of School Administrative District 6 is reviewing its policy on the matter. But two school officials have said the first tweaks to the district’s policy are not enough. Rebecca Bowley, member of the district’s Board of […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Prof unearths history on campus
Up until a few years ago, Steve Bridge, theology professor at Saint Joseph’s college, thought he knew “everything there was to know” about the campus. For more than a decade, he had accepted the facts that the Sisters of Mercy bought Saint Joseph’s from the Verrill Family in 1955, and the Verrills had owned the […]
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Bowdoin hockey season underway
Pat Geary celebrates the tying goal during Bowdoin’s 5-3 come-from-behind win over Middlebury Saturday. The victory evened the Polar Bears’ record at 1-1 on the young season (Bowdoin had lost, 4-3, to Williams in its opener). Bowdoin’s Brooke Solomon skates through traffic during the women’s hockey team’s 2-2 tie versus rival Colby in the season […]
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Fantastic fall sports season comes to a close in the Mid-Coast
Brunswick fielded a varsity volleyball team for the first time this fall. Mt. Ararat’s Lisandro Berry-Gaviria qualified for the New England cross country meet. Morse’s girls’ soccer team got to the playoffs this fall. Another triumphant fall sports season has come and gone. The weather was pleasant and local teams provided plenty of thrills. Brunswick’s […]
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Sports Roundup
Wrestling fundraiser upcoming The 35th Annual Steven J. Westlake Memorial Wrestling Tournament will be held at Bath Middle School Saturday, Dec. 3 at 9:30 a.m. All proceeds from the tournament will go to the Steven J. Westlake Scholarship Fund. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children or $10 for families. Breakfast and lunch items […]
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NFL roundup: Steelers have reason to give thanks
Pittsburgh finally wins on Thanksgiving as its defense shuts down the Colts.
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College roundup: Louisville defeats Wichita State, 62-52
The 10-ranked Cardinals use late 3-pointers to hold off the Shockers.