The Bridgton Appeals Board overturns the Planning Board’s approval of the controversial hotel project.
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Commentary: State of Maine is an unfit guardian for intellectually disabled adults
DHHS’ fiscal obligations cannot be squared with its obligation to act in its wards’ best interests.
Inside Bridgton: Nov. 8
Rotary Club busy in October The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club was busy in October. Members distributed dictionaries to third graders at Songo Locks and Stevens Brook Elementary Schools, and interviewed Citizen of the Month candidates at Lake Region High School, presenting its first award to Savannah Mullins of Sebago. Rotarians and Bridgton Academy also co-hosted […]
American Legion Post 67 to celebrate 100 years with ball
BRIDGTON — The American Legion Post 67 will host a ball Saturday, Nov. 9, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Post’s creation. It will recreate the same event that was held 100 years ago. It will be a red carpet event open to the entire community, and formal attire is required to attend. Service […]
Voters OK referendums; Bridgton nixes recreational pot
Residents across the Lakes Region approved nearly all the referendum questions at the polls Nov. 5, with the exception of a proposed ordinance about recreational marijuana in Bridgton. The ordinance would have allowed recreational marijuana retail stores and cultivation facilities, among other related businesses, in town, but it was voted down 725-453, with eight blank ballots. Also in Bridgton, voters approved […]
New Bridgton official has sustainable economy in mind
Linda LaCroix starts work next week as the town’s community development director, filling a position that has been vacant for a while.
Appeals Board delays Bridgton hotel decision
The board will decide on Save Kennard Street’s appeal on Nov. 6.
Inside Bridgton: Oct. 25
Pumpkin time The spooky season is upon us and fun activities abound. Stop by the Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Drive (behind the old hospital), on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 2-3:30 p.m. for the kids to make Halloween paper plate wreaths. For more information call 803-8707. The Bridgton Public Library is offering pumpkin painting […]
Bridgton needs public works director
BRIDGTON — The town is searching for a new public works director after James Kidder, who has been in the position for 20 years, resigned effective Nov. 8. Town Manager Bob Peabody said Kidder gave no reason for his departure. Those interested in applying for the position should submit a letter of interest, resume and […]
Boys Soccer: Lake Region falls 2-1 to NYA
A win would’ve helped the Lakers inch into playoffs.