Free tax prep help The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is now open and offering free tax preparation assistance for low- and moderate-income Mainers. Knowledgeable and fully trained tax prep volunteers are available to help on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. (behind Renys). Please call 647-3116 […]
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Costs delay Crooked River Elementary School renovation
The project came in over budget, so the district has cut some costs.
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Inside Bridgton: Feb. 14
Winter Carnival The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Winter Carnival is this Saturday, Feb. 15, at Highland Lake Beach. The annual family-friendly event features horse-drawn wagon rides, jugglers, magicians, food, music, an ice bar (adults only) and fireworks. There will also be raffles, the Frozen Five Race, a kid’s fishing derby and the […]
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Maine Voices: Poisoned bait kills more than mice
Dogs and cats, foxes, bobcats, hawks, eagles and owls all are at risk of death if they eat poisoned rodents.
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Inside Bridgton: Jan. 31
Rotary hosts LaCroix Bridgton’s new Community Development director, Linda LaCroix, spoke to a full house at the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club meeting on Jan. 23. This may become an annual talk to allow townspeople insight into the planning process. The Rotary Club is sponsoring a series of speakers, including local officials, business people and nonprofit […]
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Lake Region Community Chorus looking for singers
BRIDGTON — The Lake Region Community Chorus invites singers to join its spring session. Auditions are not required, but some familiarity with reading music would be helpful. Registration will be held from 6:20-8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at the Twitchell Chapel at Bridgton Academy. That is also the first rehearsal date for the chorus. Future […]
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Inside Bridgton: Jan. 17
Chewonki and mammals Lakes Environment Association and the Chewonki Traveling Natural History will present a program on local mammals from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Maine Lake Science Center on Willett Road, behind Hannaford. This is a perfect activity for kids to learn about Maine mammals and how they adapt to their environment. […]
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Land trust awarded grant for Peabody-Fitch Woods trail
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust has received a $50,000 grant from the Recreational Trails Program to construct a new trail and parking area at Peabody-Fitch Woods, its newest preserve. The trust purchased the 252 acres of forestland surrounding Bridgton Historical Society’s Narramissic Farm in August 2019. The grant will be used to build an […]
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Hotel Bridgton project headed to Superior Court
Developer Justin McIver has requested that the court reinstate the Planning Board’s decision to approve the project.
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Inside Bridgton: Jan. 3
I hope everyone made it safely through the holidays and that the New Year holds promise of good things for all our readers. It seems we are now in a bit of a lull while recovering from the festivities, but there are a few things to enjoy in town. Ice rink open The Bridgton town […]