Blueberry pancake breakfast Berry season is here and the Bridgton Historical Society is having an “al fresco” blueberry pancake breakfast at the historic Narramissic Farm off Route 107 in South Bridgton. The meal will be served from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29. (The rain date is the same time Sunday, July 30.) The […]
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Maine Voices: Reinventing myself has been a lifelong pleasure
At 94, I’ve tackled everything from fixing up jalopies to running an inn to raising a family and enjoyed myself in the kitchen and on the slopes.
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Inside Bridgton: July 14
Help restore an old community hall Walker Memorial Hall, located at 421 Highland Road, is a 130-year-old historic site on the National Register of Historic Buildings. Originally constructed to be a community building and library, it was neglected over the years and gradually fell into disrepair. Fortunately, a group of neighbors on Highland Ridge recently […]
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Inside Bridgton: June 30
Fun for the Fourth Bridgton Recreation will host this year’s Independence Day celebration Monday, July 3, at Stevens Brook Elementary School, 14 Frances Bell Drive. The fun begins early with a craft and vendor fair opening at 8 a.m. and lasting until 3 p.m. When dusk hits, so does the traditional fireworks show. In the […]
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Inside Bridgton: June 16
2023 Paddle Battle Registration is now open for the Lakes Environmental Association’s sixth annual Maine Lakes Open Paddle Battle to take place from 8 a.m. to noon July 1 at Tarry A While Resort on Highland Lake. The event will have 2K and 5K courses for short boards and a 5K course for long boards […]
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Deciding building’s future use is a community effort in Bridgton
Community brainstorm sessions will be held this summer at the Nulty Street building.
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Inside Bridgton: June 2
Mental health walk a positive force Members of Central Maine Healthcare and the Lakes Region Recovery Center and residents of Bridgton turned out May 18 for a walk through town to raise awareness of mental health and wellness in the community. “The Mental Health Awareness Walk is about publicly showing our support and driving away […]
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Inside Bridgton: May 19
Farmers’ market back outdoors The Bridgton Farmers’ Market has moved back to its outdoor summer venue on the green along Depot Street (behind Renys). Right now, snappy radishes and sweet baby turnips are in season. Local farmers are also offering a range of fresh produce, pasture-raised meats, eggs, dairy products and baked goods. The market […]
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Man on fire dies in Bridgton
The man was on fire on the lawn outside his home when crews arrived Saturday.
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Inside Bridgton: May 5
Community Band getting ready to play Rehearsals for the Bridgton Community Band’s 85th summer season began May 1, but anyone who plays an instrument, at any level, is still welcome to join the band. Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings and musicians may join for one week or the whole season, whenever they are available. […]