Cat nap Nomination papers for public office available Nomination papers to fill positions on the Bridgton Select Board, the Water Board and the School Board are available. The terms of Glenn Zaidman (Select Board), Debra Albert (School Board) and Wesley Gorman (Water Board) all expire this year. Nomination forms are available at the Town Office and […]

Don’t be a square – Stella’s is the place for live music Stella’s on the Square, located at 6 North High St. (the former Tom’s Homestead restaurant), will be hosting a number of live acoustic music events starting with Denmark’s own Bruce Marshall from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. The acoustic Duo of Vanessa Jones […]

Winter Carnival featuring fishing, food and family fun Feb. 19 The 2022 Winter Carnival will feature a range of family-friendly events and activities for all ages throughout the day Saturday, Feb. 19, beginning with a kids ice fishing derby on Highland Lake at 9 a.m. (Registration starts at 8 a.m.) Other events include a snowman-making […]

Catching some rays Pantries, community center extending help to those who need it Winter can be tough for families experiencing food insecurity or other challenges, but help is available for those who are struggling, with several local organizations offering food, fuel or a warm place to go. The Bridgton Food Pantry has fresh fruit and […]

On the fringe of winter Bridgton Hospital Guild has one last hurrah The now-dissolved Bridgton Hospital Guild, which ran the thrift shop on Main Street and the hospital coffee shop that helped raise funds to purchase needed equipment for the hospital, has made its final donation of $40,000. The funds were presented by Guild president […]

Snow beautiful Rotary Club talk will focus on helping New Mainers Rotarian Jen Fullmer from the Biddeford-Saco Club will speak about her involvement in the rescue and resettlement of an Afghan family in Maine on Thursday, Jan. 6, when the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Her incredible story is a plea for […]