Earth Day happenings Loon Echo Land Trust is sponsoring a cleanup along Bridgton’s roads on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Community Center on Depot Street. Trash bags, maps and gloves will be provided and, for safety, participants are encouraged to wear bright colors such as blaze orange. Register at […]

LRHS student wins DAR award Lake Region High School senior Rachel Lake is one of the three winners of the 2023 Good Citizen Awards presented by the Molly Ockett Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The DAR Good Citizen program and scholarship contest, open to high school seniors enrolled in accredited […]

‘Cinderella’ at Lakes Region High School The drama program at Lake Region High School presents their interpretation of the classic fairy tale, Cinderella, starting next week. The show opens at 7 p.m. Friday, March 31. There will be performances on Saturday and Sunday, April 1 and 2, as well as the following weekend, April 7-9. […]

Library lending snowshoes The Bridgton Public Library, in conjunction with Loon Echo Land Trust, is lending snowshoes to anyone who wants to get out and hike around the snow-covered woods. It’s an opportunity to try it out before committing to purchasing a pair. The snowshoes are available to check out at no cost during regular […]

Baked bean supper benefits a Ukraine support fund On Saturday, Feb. 11, at 5 p.m., there will be a traditional baked bean supper at St. Joseph Catholic Church, hosted by the Bridgton/Fryeburg Knights of Columbus. In addition to baked beans, the menu includes hot dogs, cornbread, coleslaw and desserts. Take-out meals are also available. There […]

One year with the Innovation Center The Innovation Center at the Magic Lantern Theater is celebrating its first year. The theater and the center are part of a collaboration between the Maine 4-H Foundation and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Led by Susan Jennings and Laurie Bragg, the center provides a range of programs […]

The Community Chorus is back The Lake Region Community Chorus is returning to performing after a break of almost three years due to the COVID pandemic, with Jan Jukkola and Susan Stockwell as the conductors, accompanied by Julie Frum. The spring session starts Jan. 23. Registration, with a $25 fee to help cover the cost of […]

Some support for the season The holidays are over and now is the time to settle down for the long winter ahead. For those who might need a little extra help getting through the season, the Bridgton Food Pantry at the old Methodist Church on Main Street is open on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to […]