Misty Coolidge, Mrs. USA 2022 and owner of Coolidge Family Farm in New Gloucester, hosted the “Running of the Brides” 3K to raise money for a local food bank.
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Bridgton Historical Society hosts historic graveyard tour
The Bridgton Historical Society held a tour of the High Street Cemetery to celebrate Halloween. There, they honored several noble and ignoble residents, mentioning both their contributions to the town and their place in wider American history.
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Inside Bridgton: Nov. 1
Documentary on American chestnut Award-winning “Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut,” produced by The American Chestnut Foundation, will be shown at the Magic Lantern Theater and 4-H Innovation Center on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m. The documentary traces the history of the American chestnut tree, its obliteration by disease, and its road to […]
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Bridgton Hospital administers flu shots to students
Dozens of students lined up, rolled up their sleeves and received their annual flu shots at Bridgton Academy on Oct. 9. The free flu shot clinic was organized by Bridgton Hospital, which is part of Central Maine Healthcare. In addition to their public outreach efforts, the health care system is currently in the process of […]
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Inside Bridgton: Oct. 18
Haunted Walk and Spooky Stroll Oct. 19 Get in the Halloween spirit with the Haunted Walk and Spooky Stroll sponsored by the Lake Region High School cross country team on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the high school athletic fields. The stroll (suitable for the younger crowd) takes place at 5:30 p.m. and the three-quarter-mile haunted […]
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Alfred man stole 4 vehicles, including a dump truck, while evading police
Garrett Littlefield, 33, led police on series of car chases through York and Cumberland counties Thursday, weaving in and out of Maine along the New Hampshire border, before being arrested in Bridgton.
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Inside Bridgton: Oct. 4
Children’s Book Box installed On Sept. 14 the Molly Ockett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the town of Bridgton held a ribbon cutting ceremony for a Children’s Book Box in the Bridgton Town Common playground next to the police department and municipal complex. The box is part of a project to […]
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Second annual Pleasant Mountain Race to take place Oct. 5
The second annual Pleasant Mountain Race, a half marathon, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 8 a.m. The inaugural race in 2023 was a great success with over 70 runners participating. This year’s race is expected to be even bigger. Pleasant Mountain is the tallest mountain in southern Maine and draws tens of […]
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Bridgton’s Walker Memorial Hall restoration underway
Preserved as a prime example of eclectic Queen Anne architecture from the late Victorian era, the Walker Memorial Hall has stood since 1892. Its three-story tower with belfry and stark gables rises from the southwest corner and stands tall over Highland Road in Bridgton as it has welcomed generations of residents and visitors through its […]
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Inside Bridgton: Sept. 20
Maine Lakes Brewfest The 20th Annual Maine Lakes Brewfest, sponsored by the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, is taking place on Sept. 28 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Ham Complex, 40 Brag Way. Products from more than 20 regional breweries will be represented alongside a number of food vendors and live […]