BRIDGTON — Hospice of Southern Maine is seeking volunteers to work with hospice patients and their families. The next volunteer training class will be held Sept. 6-7, 13-14 and 19 at the LEA Science Center, 51 Willett Road. The hospice provides a comprehensive training program as well as ongoing support for its volunteers. Volunteers provide […]
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Evergreen C.U. donates to lakes groups
Evergreen Credit Union recently donated funds to three local lake associations: Lakes Environmental Association, Collins Pond Improvement Association and Little Sebago Lake Association. The LEA received a check for $1,000 while the other two groups received $500 each. “The work of these and other lake associations need to be supported so that Maine and our […]
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Towns working with law firm to renegotiate cable contracts
The group of towns hoping to renegotiate their cable television contracts with Charter Communications has begun working with a telecommunications law firm in Minneapolis. The 14 municipalities, which include Bridgton, Casco, Gray, Naples, New Gloucester, Windham and Raymond, are unhappy about what they see as the company’s failure to follow through on extending lines of […]
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Inside Bridgton: Aug. 16
Monument looking good Be sure to look at the newly restored Cleaves Soldiers Monument at the intersection at the top of Main Hill next time you’re in town. It has been cleaned and revived by local sculptor and restoration specialist Anthony Tafuri, ably assisted by his son, Davon. The soldier is all spiffed up and […]
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Bridgton conservation purchase finalized, celebration planned
Loon Echo Land Trust has succeeded in acquiring Peabody-Fitch Woods.
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Farmers markets offer local food, products this season
Fresh summer produce is available across the Lakes Region.
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Letter: Friends of Bridgton Library extend big thanks
The Friends of the Bridgton Library are sending out a tremendous “thank you” to everyone who came out to help organize, sort books, fill boxes with books, move boxes to the Bridgton Library patio, utilize forgotten muscles to accomplish all these tasks, help set up the tables, help at the checkout tables and help pack […]
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Letter: Call for ‘new Americans’ is disgusting
I was appalled by the recent “New and better Americans” article (July 5). This is a truly offensive article, laced with venom I have not seen before, and I truly hope there are not many readers who agree with the author’s sentiments, none of which is supported with any reference material or attribution; solely the […]
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Art in the Park Saturday in Bridgton
BRIDGTON — Shorey Park will be filled with artists Saturday, July 20, for the 16th annual Art in the Park event, hosted by Gallery 302 and the Bridgton Art Guild. Painters, jewelers, photographers and more will have their art on display for purchase. There will also be food, live music and raffles. The event will […]
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Inside Bridgton: July 19
4 on the Fourth winners Congratulations to all the participants in Bridgton’s 4 on the Fourth road race, and kudos for taking part in this holiday tradition. Ryan Smith of Farmington was the top male finisher with a time of 20:15, and Mary Pardi of Falmouth finished first among the women with 24:34. Art in […]