Celebrate the Fourth with kids run, parade, fireworks Bridgton kicks off its Fourth of July celebrations early with a kids Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, July 3. Registration is from 3-4 p.m. at the former Memorial School on Depot Street, and the race starts at 4:30 p.m. at Stevens Brook Elementary School. The 46th annual 4 […]
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Try your duck
The 23rd annual Duck Race will be held in Bridgton Monday, July 4.
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Inside Bridgton: June 17
Paddle Battle is back at Highland Lake The fifth Paddle Battle on Saturday, June 25, includes single kayakers in addition to paddleboarders this year when the race begins at 8 a.m. on Highland Lake. The 2K and 5K competitions are open to all abilities, with several categories of age groups for men and women. A […]
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Inside Bridgton: June 3
Select Board election, Town Meeting coming up The town of Bridgton will vote on warrant articles June 14 and convene Town Meeting the following day at Town Hall on North High Street. Voting will take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and the annual Town Meeting is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. June […]
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Inside Bridgton: May 20
Hayloft Barn hosts pair of impressive performers An Independent Music Award-winner and a band that’s backed up big-name performers are taking the stage at The Hayloft at Dragonfly Barn this month. American roots band Low Lily will perform at the Dragonfly Barn at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at 95 Sanborns Grove. Based in Brattleboro, […]
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Inside Bridgton: May 6
Farmers market makes its move May 7 The Bridgton Farmers Market celebrates its 27th season this year and will move again to its outside location on Depot Street, behind Renys, starting Saturday, May 7. The market will run from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Oct. 29. Local farmers and foragers are ready to offer […]
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Inside Bridgton: April 22
Spring has sprung Bridgton Academy ice arena upgrade funded The Chalmers Ice Arena at Bridgton Academy in North Bridgton has received a grant to make significant improvements to the facility. Funding from the Kendal C. and Anna Ham Foundation will be used to buy a new, state-of-the-art skate sharpener and upgrade the locker room bathrooms. […]
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Inside Bridgton: April 8
Historical society wins bid to buy local church The Bridgton Historical Society plans to preserve the Bridgton Methodist Church on Main Street after winning a bid to purchase the historic landmark, which was built in 1869. The acquisition will give the historical society a prominent presence on Main Street and provide space to display the […]
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Inside Bridgton: March 25
Forward-looking residents needed for task force Bridgton’s Community Development Department will be updating the town’s Comprehensive Plan over the next two years. Community members are needed to join a task force to create a sustainable and equitable plan to help guide development through the next decade. Those who are interested in participating in this important […]
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Homeless in Cumberland County: No easy solution in sight for ‘complex problem’
Before the homeless crisis can be solved, the extent of the problem has to be defined, especially in areas like the Lakes Region that lack resources.
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