Most clubs in the Lakes Region have completed work in their networks, including brushing and widening trails, adding signs and repairing bridges.
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Letter: ICE protects American citizens on a daily basis
Mr. Beem’s denigration of ICE in his Nov. 24 article “Making nice with ICE,” while somewhat restrained, is off the mark. He tries to include comments on administration policy, Customs and Border Protection policy, Border Patrol activity and ICE in a somewhat confusing manner. The main thrust of the article is criticism of ICE, including […]
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Inside Bridgton: Dec. 20
Things are slowing down heading into the holidays. I hope all the readers out there have happy, safe celebrations and time to relax and enjoy family and friends during the festivities. May all your days be merry and bright! Rotarians donate winter clothes Bridgton-Lake Region Rotarians recently brought much needed winter boots, jackets and ski […]
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Inside Bridgton: Dec. 6
Now that we’ve gobbled up all the turkey and pigged out on pumpkin pie, it’s time to look forward to Yuletide festivities. ‘Tis the season Bridgton kicks off the holidays on Saturday, Dec. 7, with its annual Festival of Lights celebrations featuring the parade at 6 p.m., tree lighting, contests, a host of fun activities […]
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Towns prepare for ice skating season
Municipalities across the Lakes Region are setting up for icy winter activities.
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Bridgton mourns loss of long-time code enforcement officer
BRIDGTON — The town’s long-time code enforcement officer passed away suddenly on Nov. 7, a month before he planned to retire. Robert Baker, 65, of Harrison had worked as code enforcement officer in Bridgton for 10 years, Town Manager Bob Peabody said, and “was a great guy.” “For a code enforcement officer, he was very […]
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SAD 61 superintendent retires, then rehired
Al Smith will continue to serve as superintendent while receiving both a pension and a salary.
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Inside Bridgton: Nov. 22
Shop ’til you drop Holiday shopping kicked off the first weekend of this month with the town-wide Early Bird Sales, and continues with the annual Ladies Weekend Out, Saturday, Nov. 23, and Sunday, Nov. 24. Ladies (and gentlemen, too!) are encouraged to take advantage of discounts, raffles, giveaways, promotions and lots of special treats being […]
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Our View: New drug epidemic challenges Maine
‘Crystal meth,’ the longtime scourge of the West Coast, is taking hold in communities here.
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LELT environmental educational grants available
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust is now accepting applications for its environmental education grants, which help future leaders learn more about the natural world. Schools and libraries in Bridgton, Naples, Casco, Raymond, Sebago, Denmark and Harrison are invited to apply. Applications are due by Jan. 15 and can be downloaded from Loon Echo’s website […]