Craft fairs Saturday, Nov. 4, is a great day to kick off your holiday shopping at three craft fairs and sales in the town. St. Joseph Women’s Guild is hosting their Annual Holiday Fall Sale from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 South High St. Baked goods, jewelry, and special “attic […]
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Inside Bridgton: Oct. 20
Saturday concert at Music on Main Another free concert at Music on Main will take place on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the vacant lot at 144 Main St. This concert will feature the “ultimate disco” of Motor Booty Affair and acoustic rock from Roundabout. As usual, local vendors will offer […]
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Inside Bridgton: Oct. 6
Take a walk in Pondicherry Park Join Loon Echo Land Trust for a lunchtime walk in Pondicherry Park from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10. This is a great time of year to take a break and get outdoors in this park in the heart of Bridgton. Interested walkers should meet at the Bob […]
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Manhattan Film Festival finalists screening at Magic Lantern Theater
The 10 finalists in the Manhattan Short Film Festival will be shown Friday, Oct. 6, at the Magic Lantern Movie Theater in Bridgton. The festival’s theme is “how we face adversity,” and the films – from Australia, Afghanistan, Finland, Iran, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Canada and the U.S. – range from dramatic to humorous and inspirational. […]
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Forum: County launches mobile dental care program for school children
A trip to the dentist, for people who are fortunate enough to have a “dental home,” is a twice-a-year tradition that might not always be comfortable, but is critically important to our health. Going to the dentist regularly doesn’t just mean a polished smile; it could save your life. If something goes wrong with your […]
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Inside Bridgton: Sept. 22
Storm threat doesn’t stop Rotary golf tournament The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club hosted its 14th Annual Golf Classic at Bridgton Highlands Country Club Sept. 16. The tournament went ahead despite the threat of Tropical Storm Lee and all but one golfer turned up as planned, with 10 last-minute additions. Junior Rotarians and Lake Region High […]
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Inside Bridgton: Sept. 8
Join the Lake Region Community Chorus The Lake Region Community Chorus is seeking new members for the winter season, especially basses and altos. Auditions are not required. The first rehearsal will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at the Twitchell Chapel at Bridgton Academy. Registration costs $25 and opens at 5:45 p.m. […]
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Inside Bridgton: Aug. 25
Music on Main concert Aug. 26 The Music on Main free concert series continues on Saturday, Aug. 26, with performances by rock/hip hop/reggae band Crooked Coast from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by Justin Carver playing pop rock until 9 p.m. Another free concert is scheduled for 6 p.m. Sept. 23, featuring Small Craft Advisory […]
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Inside Bridgton: Aug. 11
Dog Days of Bridgton Attention all dog owners and dog lovers – Dog Days of Bridgton will be celebrated from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Bridgton Community Center. Pampered pooches and their people are encouraged to stop by and spend some time enjoying the outdoors and meet new friends. The event […]
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Mayo Street Arts founder new executive director of Rufus Porter Museum
Blainor McGough, founding executive director of Mayo Street Arts in Portland, has been named executive director of the Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity in Bridgton. McGough, a resident of Gorham, has been a longtime contributor to the Maine arts scene as a musician, DJ, performing artist and curator, according to a press release […]