The Maine Superior Court affirmed all aspects of the Planning Board’s approval of the project with one exception, sending the proposal back to the Planning Board.
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Inside Bridgton: July 31
Service for the Rev. Swanson An online virtual service to celebrate the life of the Rev. John Swanson, who passed away in February at the age of 88, is at 2 p.m. Aug. 31. Swanson was a well-known and beloved, longtime Bridgton resident and minister at the First Congregational Church Bridgton, UCC. All are welcome […]
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Bridgton gravel pit’s bid for restart stalls once again
The Planning Board has been reviewing an application by the Sanborn family to restart the use of their gravel pit, which is located next to the the town’s public water supply.
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Lakes Region stands to benefit from $15M broadband bond
The Lakes Region accounts for nearly 50% of all Cumberland County households with poor internet access.
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Letter: Founding fathers knew change would be necessary
I am extremely disappointed with Edgar Allen Beem’s remarks in his July 17 article, “America makes a correction.” His comments highlight a fundamental difference I have when assessing and commenting on the founders and our U.S. Constitution. Mr. Beem says: “All of the founding fathers were racists and sexists, otherwise Black citizens and women wouldn’t […]
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Bicentennial Maine: Bridgton
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, the Lakes Region Weekly is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
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Inside Bridgton: July 17
Gallery 302 welcomes new artist The Gallery 302 artists’ co-operative, located at 112 Main St., welcomes prizewinning Maine painter Harriet Libby to its group of artists. Libby primarily paints realistic landscapes in oil on canvas and her work has been displayed in galleries, community centers, restaurants and libraries in Maine and Connecticut. She grew up […]
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Lakes Region July 14 election roundup
Voters validate their school budgets, elect local officials, approve two state bond questions and back Sara Gideon in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
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Election results: Packard wins in Bridgton; Tworog and King tie
BRIDGTON — In a close, seven-way race for two seats on the Board of Selectmen, incumbent George Frederick Packard won the most votes Tuesday, receiving 428. Paul Tworog and Bernard King tied for the second seat, receiving 347 votes. James Kidder received 336 votes; Robert McHatton, 325; incumbent Robert Murphy, 285; and George Paul Waterhouse, […]
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Program brings business COVID-19 compliance, enforcement to local level
The business training and public education program is funded by the state.