Food pantry receives $20K Norway Savings Bank has donated $20,000 toward the Bridgton Food Pantry’s purchase of its future location at 498 Main St. “The purchase of the property at 498 Main Street has been made after receiving the commitment from Norway Savings Bank. A capital campaign is underway for the construction of a new […]
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2024 Winter Guide: Maine Lakes Winter Carnival packs a lot into a day
Held at Highland Lake in Bridgton, the carnival features a rail jam, polar dip, live music and many more wintry amusements.
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Inside Bridgton: Jan. 12
Mingle with the Rotary The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is hosting a “Mix, Mingle and Make a Difference” gathering Thursday, Jan. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. Past Rotary activities and future plans will be discussed, along with a Q&A session. Light refreshments will be served. It will be held at Stella’s on the Square […]
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Lake Region High School ASTRA club earns Altrusa Service Award
The Lake Region High School ASTRA Club won the third place Service Award at the Altrusa International 58th convention in San Antonio, Texas. The award was given for the club’s Yellow Tulip Project. ASTRA, which stands for ability, service, training, responsibility and achievement, worked with Opportunity Alliance to create a Yellow Tulip Garden at the […]
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Inside Bridgton: Dec. 29
Looking ahead to Winter Carnival Mark the date – the annual Maine Lakes Winter Carnival, sponsored by the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for Feb. 17. This family-friendly event includes a kids ice fishing derby, chili contest, horse-drawn carriage rides, fireworks and the always-popular Freezing for a Reason Polar Dip at […]
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Inside Bridgton: Dec. 15
Winter Solstice Walk Join the Lakes Environmental Association on Friday, Dec. 22, from 1-3 p.m. to celebrate the winter solstice and the days growing longer. Walk the trails at the Highland Research Forest (off Summit Drive on the northern end of Highland Lake) to do some winter tracking and learn about animals that are active […]
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Forum: County to host listening session on homelessness in Lakes Region
When you hear about people struggling with homelessness, it’s natural to think of the growing crisis in Portland and other big cities. But a person can experience homelessness or housing insecurity anywhere – including the Lakes Region. We know this to be true; we’ve heard too many examples in our small towns of families living […]
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Inside Bridgton: Dec. 1
Lake Region Community Chorus holiday concert The Lake Region Community Chorus will present its eighth annual holiday concert, “Sleigh Ride,” at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 and 3 p.m. Dec. 10 at Twitchell Chapel at Bridgton Academy. The choral group made up of 55 singers from 12 area towns will present a diverse selection of songs, […]
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Inside Bridgton: Nov. 17
Christmas Angel Program For the past seven years, the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club has worked with local schools to donate winter coats, snow pants and boots to students as part of the Christmas Angel Program. This year, the goal is 20 winter coats, snow pants and pairs of boots, and 25 pairs of gloves. To […]
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People and Business: Nov. 15
Hires, promotions, appointments Autumn Hall was promoted to senior client associate at Broadreach Public Relations in Portland. She started working with the firm in 2022. Bill Kany has been promoted to executive vice president and chief risk officer at Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution. He joined in 2010. Matthew Cyr has been promoted to senior […]