Support a great cause at Stella’s, Rotary fundraiser Bridgton-Lakes Region Rotary Club and Stella’s on the Square are hosting a fundraiser from 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, to benefit the International Breast Milk Bank, a cause supported by the Rotary Club in India. Enjoy live music by Christine Rodgers, a 50/50 raffle, food and drink […]
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Inside Bridgton: Nov. 5
Late bloomers Nov. 14 fundraiser benefits local veteran Local Army veteran Brandon Wears, 26, suffered a traumatic brain injury during military training and has been discharged from the service due to medical issues. His parents bought a house in Bridgton for him and his two children, but it needs to be adapted to handle his […]
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Bridgton voters OK separate licensing for food, pot businesses
Bridgton residents voted 1,075 to 564 to separate marijuana businesses from food and drink establishments when it comes to operating licenses. Establishments that serve food and drink will now be required to have a victualer’s license. Schools, clubs, churches, fire departments and nonprofits are exempt. Marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facilities, retail stores, testing facilities and […]
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Things are looking up for Maine’s downhill ski scene
Western Maine mountains are in the home stretch of getting ready for the upcoming ski season, which could start any day, weather-depending, for Sunday River Ski Resort. The head of Maine’s ski association is optimistic for an above-average year.
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Inside Bridgton: Oct. 22
Golden touch Kids can set their sights on zombie laser tag this Halloween Calling all ghosts, ghouls and zombies! It’s that creepy time of year again, and the Bridgton Rec Department is hosting a Haunted Walk and Zombie Laser Tag from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 29-31, at the Bridgton Town Hall and […]
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Inside Bridgton: Oct. 8
Friends of Bridgton Library book sale Oct. 16 Friends of the Bridgton Library is holding a book sale at the Book Shed in the library parking lot from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 16. The public is invited to come look through a wide range of gently used children’s books, fiction, history, cookbooks, art […]
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Maine police chief, dad warns about opioid overdoses
Fatal overdoses this year are on track to exceed 2020’s, and isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be making matters worse.
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Inside Bridgton: Sept. 24
Rotary, lake association need volunteers for Stevens Brook Trail cleanup The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club and Lake Environmental Association will lead a cleanup of Stevens Brook Trail between Food City and Smith Avenue Saturday, Sept. 25. There will also be a scavenger hunt for children. Volunteers are asked to meet at 9:30 a.m. at Food […]
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Bridgton’s Rufus Porter Museum begins plan for expansion
The museum that showcases the work of New England artist and inventor Rufus Porter will have more space to carry out his legacy in the coming years, its executive director said.
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Saturday book sale benefits Bridgton Public Library
The Friends of the Bridgton Library is hosting a September book sale from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, in the Book Shed at the rear of the Bridgton Library parking lot. Cash and checks will be accepted. Proceeds from the book sale will support the library’s many activities and programs. The Friends of the Library […]