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LRVC receives high marks; SAD 61 continues to lag behind state in Math

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer David Morse’s stocking was full of nice words and helpful tips.

The Lake Region Vocational Center director was somewhat gleeful as he touched on talking points regarding a Comprehensive School Review conducted by the Maine Department of Education at the recent SAD 61 School Board meeting. The report “reinforced all the good things we are doing,” Morse said.

Meanwhile, Pat Hayden’s stocking had a few gold nuggets, but they were overshadowed by too many lumps of coal.

SAD 61’s Assistant Superintendent was glum when she revealed how high school students had slid in mathematics in the recent round of the Maine

Education Assessment, and yet she found a slight chance to be optimistic when she discussed literacy gains at the elementary level.

The pre-Christmas reports were truly a mixed bag that drew both praise and the ire of some school board members.

Morse broke the good news first.

He pointed out that the DOE’s report was somewhat late in the season due to the fact state officials checked out seven schools in succession. LRVC’s evaluation — similar to accreditation — was finally ready for Morse’s review as the school year started. LRVC will now have three years to implement recommendations.

Morse noted that LRVC addressed some points before the report was released, and will take a close look at

other points. Like the report, Morse presented the findings in a “bulletstyle” format: • Continue to build working relations and communications with sending high schools and counselors. “It’s a good recommendation,” Morse said.

“It is something that we’ve been doing and will continue to do.”

• Every program could use more storage and space for various purposes.

• Develop documents that summarize procedures that students and staff follow; use state format. “We have the policies in place, but the state would like to see us use bullet guides for things such as teacher and student handbooks,” Morse pointed out.

• Add access points for air hoses and electrical outlets in some of the SCORES, Page 2A

Planners lay out 2020 goals

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — It is not just individuals who declare goals for the New Year. The Casco Planning Board outlined and discussed what it would like to accomplish in 2020. To top if off, there is a four-month deadline in order for the items to appear as warrant articles at the annual town meeting in June.

The planning board will embark on three major goals in the coming year: 1.) Updating the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance; 2.)

Creating an ordinance that will require land surveys for non-conforming structures; and 3.) Drafting an ordinance amendment to reduce the footage required for roads entrances on commercial lots.

The proposed ordinance amendments were discussed during the Dec. 9 planning board meeting. The following evening, Dec. 10, Casco Town Manager Courtney

O’Donnell put forward a timeline for these objectives during the Casco Board of Selectmen meeting.

Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Alex Sirois introduced the topic of ordinances for the Board of Selectmen to work on during the planning board’s December meeting. There was no question that the Shoreland Zone Ordinance (SZO) will be addressed in its entirety, he said, adding that 75 percent of his work involves the SZO. “It is something that pretty much everyone around us has done. It is not mandated but it is coming.”

Casco Town Planner Jim Seymour commented on the new version of SZO. “I have found the new version to be clearer than some of the old volume measurements for structures. It is much more clear for everyday users and architects. The good thing is: There’s a template that the state has.”

Sirois agreed, saying the

templates were helpful and the new language is clearer.

In the future, the town will hire a consultant to take on the majority of the SZO update project. “We reached out to a few people to get quotes. There is a lot of stuff that needs to be fixed. We would like to get it done this year. We would really like to do that; and the clock is ticking.”

The other ordinance that was discussed in length and will be presented as an ordinance amended in 2020, deals with commercial zones and how much road frontage is required per entrance. Some board members surmised that the current 300-feet-rule prohibits some commercial zones from being developed. In January, the planning board will hear about this detail —the required frontage for entrances — as it stands in commercial zone ordinances of other towns.

One proposed ordinance was brought up by

the town’s selectmen. “The third thing is the selectboard’s request to adopt language that requires surveys for nonconforming structures, replacement of a nonconforming structure,” Sirois said, asking the board members what they thought.

Planning board member Ray Grant stated, “It needs to be done. If you don’t have a survey, you don’t know where it is.”

CEO Sirois explained why the planning board is being asked to look at this.

“We are running into a lot of consent agreements, where people have structures that are rebuilt. When it is surveyed, it is ‘Whoops, it is six inches too close,’” to the shoreland zone.”

Selectman Grant Plummer, who was in the audience, commented that most often there was a much bigger error than six inches.

Seymour agreed the board could get into a sticky situation. “Then it becomes a 2020 GOALS, Page 4A

‘Toys’ force rules talks

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Someone called the Naples town hall asking about a business permit to open a sex-toy retail store.

What was born from that request was a moratorium on adult entertainment.

The moratorium is shortterm fix until such time the town can draft and put into place a permanent ordinance.

The Adult-Use Establishment Moratorium is among the nine ordinancerelated documents that are headed to Naples Special Town Meeting. (The special town meeting is tentatively scheduled for Feb. 6.)

Before those items can become Warrant Articles at a future special town meeting, they must face the scrutiny or the praise of the public.

Public hearings will be held for the two moratoriums and a half-dozen ordinance amendments. The public hearings start at 6 p.m. Monday. It will be a joint meeting of the Naples Board of Selectmen and Naples Planing Board.

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HONORED — Amy Siebert of Naples received the Spirit of Community Award from NFI North Inc.

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RETIRES — Longtime Bridgton Planning Board chairman Steve Collins was presented a plaque by Town Manager Robert Peabody recognizing his years of service.

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Year in Review: 2019

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer 2019 certainly had no shortage of change — some for the good, some not so good — and contentious moments.

Here’s a quick recap of some of the major happenings: • Bridgton’s historic American Legion Post 67 — one of Maine’s original posts dating back to 1920 — fell into disrepair, but a group led by Legion members Don and Liné Mulcahy looked to renovate the Depot Street building and revive services for veterans. Looking for creative approaches to raise funds, the Legion held a military ball at the Town Hall.

• A Bald Eagle was shot in Papooose Pond area of Waterford and died a few days later. Six shotgun pellets were lodged in the bird’s jaw, wing and leg. Maine’s eagle population is on the rise with 734 nesting pairs in 2019, up from a low of 21 nesting pairs in 1967.

• Harrison changed to a secret ballot and scrapped holding an annual town meeting (which the previous year just 46 attended).

• Bridgton Hospital was in the crosshairs of trying to halt a major departing of longtime physicians (and thus loss of healthcare access by many patients) while also fending off a public group that suggested the sale of the local facility to the Maine Health family. Central Maine Health resoundingly responded that Bridgton Hospital was ‘Not for Sale.’ CMH leaders preached patience as it looked to restore healthcare access, and local confidence under new president, Peter Wright.

There also were positive stories on the medical front, from nurse Sara Kapinos of Waterford bringing joy to patients staying at BH by performing on her violin to the community reaching out to aid a local fire fighter needing a new heart.

• Naples hired a consultant to look at keeping the Causeway vibrant while adhering to shoreland zoning laws, while Bridgton looked to the University of Southern Maine to conduct a survey regarding how local residents wish to see the town developed. After a lengthy search, Bridgton also landed a new Community Development director, Linda Lacroix.

• The opioid crisis was felt here in several ways.

Police investigated a teen’s death caused by an overdose, and a local man was recently indicted by the grand jury.

Meanwhile, the state’s first Opioid Response director visited Bridgton.

• There were few dull moments on the Bridgton municipal front from reaching a settlement regarding a walking path to Salmon Point Beach, to seeing over a year-plus deliberation on a hotel project on Bacon and Kennard Streets achieve Planning Board approval only to see the decision reversed by the Appeals Board (sending the issue to Superior Court) to embarking on a $23 million wastewater system upgrade and streetscape project, which work will continue in spring 2020.

• Plenty of ideas were swirling. Could the former C.A. Snow School become senior housing space? Creation of senior living projects emerged as part of possible Bridgton Hospital campus expansion, as well as a private group voiced interest in developing here.

Another ambitious project to surface is the purchase of the Magic Lantern by 4-H, with the idea of creating an 2019: YEAR IN REVIEW, Page 4A

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SAD 61 H.S. math scores concern board (Continued from Page 1A) shops. “We were actually working on that when they came through. It’s already completed,” Morse said.

• Update and make changes to the school website.

When it came to commendations, Morse was very appreciative as to how state officials perceived LRVC. “I was pleased to see that they recognized we have a welcoming environment and active presence in the community. There is a lot that the school does to involve the community here, and to place students in businesses,” he said.

Morse also noted the state found a “positive collaboration” between him and Student Services coordinator, Walt Ridlon.

“I really appreciate him (Walt). We have a great working relationship, and we have been able to accomplish quite a few things together,” Morse said.

Regarding programming, Morse credited “excellent” instructors, who received high marks for work done.

Morse gave the following quick snapshots of each (he later noted that there was no report on the new Advanced Technology course since it had been up and running for just three months, and the new Early Childhood Development class was also in its early stages): Automotive — One challenge is keeping equipment current because the industry is always changing; and students can earn up to 11 industry certifications.

Construction — Students earned multiple levels of honors at SkillsUSA, “which is not easy to do,” Morse said.

Co-op — Uses technology effectively in teaching, and LRVC has created strong relationships with area businesses.

Culinary Arts — Students are challenged to problem solve and be critical thinkers; the program builds teamwork and communication between the students, which is something employers stress.

Diversified Occupation — The program teaches

teamwork, pride, ethics and achievement. “Again, things employers keep telling us — yes, the technical skills are great, but employability skills are what they are really looking for,” Morse said.

Health Occupations — LRVC stays current with equipment in an always changing industry.

Law Enforcement — Students are exposed to good variety of law enforcement careers and the instructor frequently uses guest speakers and presenters to lead drills and training.

“I am very pleased with the report,” Morse concluded.

Not so rosy picture Like school board members, when Pat Hayden first saw the results of MEA testing, she was “really surprised.”

Hayden put the worst result right on the front page of the MEA results report of Grade 11 testing conducted in the spring of 2019.

In the past two years, SAD 61 scored in the 22% and 24% ranges — meaning 22% and 24% of the students taking the math test met state standards. In those years, the state average stood at 35 and 34%.

This year, SAD 61 fell to 14%, while the state average dipped slightly to 33%.

(Note: these results represent three different Grade 11 classes.)

“We wanted to step in and see what we could do immediately to help with this,” Hayden said.

Immediate responses included: • Implemented textbooks for Algebra and Geometry at the high school; • Bringing in a consultant to work with Algebra and Geometry teachers; • Examine a schedule change next year that will result in math being taught to students every day, a similar move was made at the elementary level a few years ago.

“Math is not offered every day,” Hayden said.

“For some, it’s just twice a week.”

While most students take three years of math, Hayden said current the cur-

REALTORS’ CONFERENCE — Members of the Western Maine Council of Realtors attending the Maine State Realtors Convention held in October at Sunday River Resort were: (left to right) Jocelyn O’Rourke-Shane, Peter Oberg, Lois O’Connor, Rose Farnum, Liz Marcella, Eileen Rounds, Mick Early (Western Maine Realtor of the Year), Stan Tupaj, Cindy Gorman, Kris Triglione, Judy Oberg, Jodie Shoot, Barbara Howe and Nancy Hanson. rent graduation requirement is two years — which is Algebra 1 and Geometry.

Electives, such as Algebra II are offered to students who wish to advance their math skills in preparation for college.

The problem is that the SAT, which measures high school math proficiency, contains Algebra II questions, making up about 20% of the test. For students that are taking Algebra II, they may not have taken up certain concepts by the time the SAT is given, while others who have not taken Algebra II would have a difficult time answering those questions correctly.

Directors were very disappointed with the results, and pushed for changes that would put students in a better position to succeed.

“You give juniors the test, it’s almost too late for those kids,” Casco Director Phil. Shane said. “Why not give the test at lower levels in high school so maybe you can correct this before they become seniors? The seniors are almost halfway through school now. How are you going to improve that? They go college next year and they can’t do math.”

Hayden noted that SAD 61 did not receive MEA data until a few weeks ago.

Casco Director Stan Buchanan echoed Shane’s feelings.

“I’ve been sitting here for six years, whatever, and to see us constantly going down, particularly at the high school level, particularly the math department.

We’re still not getting it done. I do realize there are some initiatives, changing the textbooks so that the

math teachers have to teach that material in the textbook. I’m told it’s not going well, there is backlash on that. The fact is we just can’t let this go on and on.

Data does show every day math is what they need to have. If the math teachers themselves are not teaching the skills necessary for them (students) not to be close to average — better than what they are showing — then there has to be more than a little change, there has to be a massive change,” he said. “The teachers have to be disappointed in this

performance. There has to be some way everybody has to be nudged by the entire administrative team to make these things happen. I hear all the time from the community is ‘why are our test scores so low?’ ‘What’s going on?’ At the elementary level, it isn’t as bad.

But at the high school level, they are going down, down, down. We’re not seeing any change. We’re going to be in the basement, if we drop 10 points next year, we’ll be at 4%. That has to be at the bottom of the heap in Maine. We’re not pro-

ducing. We’re not helping the students as much as we should. It’s the job of every educator to take them where they are and if they didn’t get something, you reach back and give them those skills. Those skills are built one on top of another. You have a responsibility to be sure they have that skill. I am more than disappointed, sorry.”

Hayden said math teachers have been “welcoming” of the critiques being provided, and feels “math every day will certainly SCORES, Page 3A

BUSY YEAR FOR LOCAL ROTARIANS — The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club had a busy 2019, distributing dictionaries to third graders, interviewing seniors at Lake Region High School for Citizens of the Month awards, and preparing for a Chamber After Hours event at Bridgton Academy. Pictured: Rotarians Erin Nelson, Norway Savings Bank, Bridgton vice president and George Klauber, past president, distributed dictionaries to third graders at Stevens Brook and Songo Locks Elementary Schools. The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club serves the towns of Bridgton, Harrison, Naples, Sweden and Denmark. The Club’s mission is to provide “Service Above Self” through projects with food insecurity, veterans, youth services, and more. Contact Rotary about programs at the Bridgton Community Center. The website is https://lakeregionrotary.com/ and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ BridgtonLakeRegionRotary

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H.S. math scores concern Board was attributed to staff turnover. As fourth graders, the group had several long-term subs. Then, as sixth graders, the teacher retired after Christmas and the district was unable to hire a math replacement. So again, the group worked with longterm subs.

In the next group, this year’s seventh and eighth graders were slightly better than the state average; while the last grouping, last year’s eighth grade and now freshmen, numbers started off higher but gradually declined.

“We’re in the process of breaking down MEA data to see exactly where students are struggling,” Hayden said.

Some good news came with results produced at the elementary level were students were just one to two points behind the state average.

“We feel we’re hitting a turning point at the elementary level,” Hayden said.

“Grade 2 and 3 teachers are e-mailing me to let me know that what they are seeing in their classes is at a much higher level than what they saw in the past. Students are coming in with the same language in math, and a conceptual understanding of what they are doing now.

This is good news at the elementary level. Both schools doing about the same, neck to neck.”

On the literacy front, SAD 61 posted better scores — close to the state average — especially at the Grades 6-8 and Grades 3-5 levels.

Regarding the high school, Hayden said students need more work in grammar — “more support and perhaps more practice,” she noted.

So as the data continues to be reviewed, Hayden listed nine strategies either being implemented right now or will be soon: • K-3 math coach — it has been in use for the past two years, and has been “very successful.” Focus: go into classrooms, help teachers problem solve, model different problem solving strategies for the teachers.

• Coordinated math program — Develop same math language moving up through.

• Use of Algebra and Geometry texts at the high school — A textbook is not going to solve the issues, Hayden said, but what it does do is provide a comprehensive program where students will be using the same language moving through all of their math classes at the high school; they will be using several problemsolving strategies; and the program has daily SAT work for students to do such as the ability to analyze and solve graphs, rewrite equations, built into program; math consultant at high school to work with teachers.

• Intervention teams at each school.

• Second year of MEA released items — enables officials to examine specifically where students succeed and fail.

• Data review for PSAT/ SAT scores.

School Board Vice Chairman Karla SwansonMurphy encouraged administration to include requests for “whatever the needs are to move us forward” as the Finance Committee begins its budget-formation work.

“It’s important to look at these scores and determine what are the major influenc-

es on the test scores so when we are looking at the budget, we can look at scenarios that we can make an immediate change,” Director Brucker said. “This is an area where a change needs to be more long-term.”

Directors Buchanan and Shane questioned whether more testing is needed to identify weaknesses earlier in the learning process.

“As much as I hate tests, is there some way find out information freshmen year so kids don’t keep slipping behind; find out their weaknesses and strengths and build that skill instead of waiting until they become seniors, and realize they missed this and that?”

Buchanan asked.

“We used to do mid-year testing, but don’t do that anymore. How can we keep up if the kids aren’t being tested? A test tells you a lot,” Shane said. “…Common Core, I feel, ruined our way of learning. The way we learned a long time ago, we seemed to learn. We were able to do our math, and everything else. This new way of teaching isn’t what I think it should be. Kids go to college, they are tested. We aren’t testing them, that’s my feeling.”

“Students are assessed multiple times a year, perhaps there are areas where we can do a better job,” Hayden answered. She added that remediation and interventions built into programs can quickly assist students struggling with various concepts.

Moving dollars After hearing the testing report, Casco Director Tuan Nguyen questioned the transfer of $203,709 from the instructional support line

is common practice. It just happens that is one of our larger accounts.”

“With the results we’re getting, if we are going to have a surplus in instruction, it should be spent on instruction and be a little more hard lined on don’t going over on your budget in other areas,” Nguyen said, “I’ll respectfully leave that alone because that’s not how budgets work. There is no way I can guarantee you that,” Smith responded.

“I understand how budgets work. We just had a fantastic presentation about our results. And, they are miserable… What can we do to spend that money to improve instruction? I think we would appreciate that,” Nguyen said.

“I will definitely look at those areas, but I’m not going to sit here and say that’s going to happen because sometimes those monies aren’t even noted until June when school is over. The budget is an interesting process and what you are asking for is where we are headed, what we should be planning for educationally and what we should be budgeting to take care of those needs? That’s where the meat and potatoes need to take place in relationship to supporting the educational pieces. I fully understand what you are asking, but it’s not truly realistic,” Smith added. “As we build a budget, we need to look at what SAD 61, Page 4A

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Student representative to the School Board Grace Plummer, whose class produced the 14%, feels improved results could be forthcoming since LRHS changed its remediation deadline policy.

“Last year, there was no time limit on when you remediated. So, I think a lot of kids, especially in the math department, were seen finishing DTs in the last month of school that were due in October because they were just putting it off.

I think that does affect the score a lot because it means they didn’t pass the standard when they were supposed to, leaving all of that understanding until the last month, and it’s after we’ve taken these tests,” Plummer said.

“So, it will be interesting because this year, your grade will progressively go down as time passes if you don’t remediate that score. It does help for kids to understand it sooner rather than later.”

Bridgton Director Pamela Brucker asked how well do math objectives align with test objectives?

“Is the test testing what we are teaching?” she questioned.

Hayden responded that the standards are “pretty much aligned” with the test.

Hayden did suggest the district re-examine when certain Algebra II standards are currently being taught, and if it should be changed so that students have been exposed to those concepts prior to the SAT test.

“We do have PSAT and SAT data that we are looking at to see particular areas that our students are weaker,” she added.

Moving on to the Middle School, there was a mixed result.

The first grouping was the current seventh grade.

One big reason for declining scores (27 to 25 to 16)

of the budget to cover costs elsewhere.

“We just heard how we are not performing super well, and I don’t know why we have $203,000 unspent on instructional support from 2018-2019. As we move through the year, should we see that we are not going to spend money that is budgeted for instructional support, let’s not try to take that and spend it on something else,” he said.

As allowed by policy, directors possess a 5% transfer authority. The proposal was to move $203,709 from the instructional support line of the budget to the following lines — $20,576 to school administration; $66,797 to transportation; and $116,336 to operations and maintenance.

Superintendent of Schools Al Smith responded to Nguyen saying, “I fully understand what you are saying. We have a $30 million budget, and to get every line right and have everything exactly where you would like it to be, like a household budget, is quite honestly impossible. When we get to the end of the year, we don’t know until the audit comes where we are actually at. We might have a teacher leave, have to hire a teacher, move money into that account. I clearly hear what you are saying what our needs are educationally and how we need to support that, but that funding formula, the 5% transfer,

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Theodore A. Greene June 15, 1946 – December 23, 2019

At the age of 73, Theodore “Ted” Greene passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019.

He was born in Portland, Maine, on June 15, 1946, son of Dwight B. Greene and Leona N. (Dyer) Greene. He grew up on the family farm at Mac’s Corner in Sebago, attending Sebago schools and graduating from Potter Academy at Mud City. He then went on to graduate from the University of Maine Orono School of Agriculture.

He started 4-H at the age of nine, and spent many years raising and showing his Corriedale sheep and Guernsey cattle at the Cumberland and Fryeburg Fairs as well as the Eastern States Exposition. While in 4-H he traveled to many conventions including the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. Ted was a guest at the White House and was gifted a Blue Spruce tree from First Lady, Ladybird Johnson, that adorned the front lawn of the family farm up until 2018. While showing his Guernseys at the Fryeburg Fair he met his future wife Loretta, who was also a 4-H’er, from South Paris. They were married on January 27, 1968, in Norway, Maine.

After graduating from the University, he started working as herdsman at Gordonna Farm in Brandon, Vermont, later moving back to his home farm in Sebago.

As a young teen Ted started his work life at Ben Hardy’s garage in East Sebago, selling hand-cut block ice and pumping gas. After returning from Vermont he worked for Ralston Purina Grain Company in Steep Falls, was an artificial insemination farm technician for several years, truck driver with George Anderson and Sons in Sebago, had his own firewood business, drove school bus for the Sebago Elementary School, and later was the school custodian. At the time of his death he was caretaker for the Coburn Family Estate on Winn Mountain in Sebago, where he had been employed for nearly 20 years.

In 1964 Ted and his father built their own sugarhouse on the family property in Sebago, where he and Loretta established Greene Maple Farm. As a 5th generation sugarmaker, Ted strived to promote the art of making maple syrup and shared his knowledge with all who visited, as well as hosting thousands of school children over the years for educational field trips, hosting his last in March of 2019.

He belonged to many organizations throughout his life, including 57 years on the Sebago Fire Department, serving as Assistant Chief and multiple positions in the Fire Company. He was also a member of the Sebago Rescue for many years, manned the red phone system and volunteered as a dispatcher from his home up until the 911 system came to town. He was a longtime member of the Maine Maple Producers Association, where he served as president, vice president, and secretary. He was a founding member of the Southern Maine Maple Producers Association. Ted served as a Selectman for the Town of Sebago as well as a Constable, and on various other town committees and other community organizations. He was considered a great orator who was asked to speak on many occasions, most notably at the annual Town meeting and lending his voice for the film “Maine Maple Syrup, The Sweetest Gift of Nature.”

Ted is survived by his wife Loretta; daughter Tara and husband Rob Wilson of North Baldwin; son Alan and wife Valerie of Sebago; and son Jason and wife Cathy of Rock Springs, Wyoming; his grandchildren Zoe and husband Chris, Phillip, Keira, Kassie and fiancé Jake; and also his sister JoAnne Greene Merritt. He was known as Paw to his grandkids as well as a very special friend, “little man” Levi.

Ted was predeceased by his parents Dwight and Leona Greene, his older brother Robert Greene, and infant sister Nancy.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Potter Academy Scholarship Trust Fund to help further the education of descendants of Potter Academy graduates. Checks may be made payable to: Potter Academy Alumni Association, and mailed c/o Sandra Libby, 121 Dow Road, Standish, Maine 04024.

Celebration of life services were held Sunday, Dec. 29th, at Sebago Town Hall.

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Virginia L. Staples, 93, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019 at Bella Point Bridgton Assisted Living Facility.

She had been a resident of the Bridgton Healthcare and most recently Bella Point for the last 11 years.

She had been admitted to the Bridgton Hospital a week prior and transferred back to Bella Point under care of Androscoggin Hospice Care.

Virginia, or Jink as she was popularly known, was a lifelong resident of Bridgton having been born to Fred and Reba Robinson on Sept. 11, 1926 as the youngest of three daughters and one brother. She was predeceased by her parents, her siblings and husband, Reginald Staples. She is survived by her son Vaughn Staples, and his wife, Linda of Bridgton; daughter Linda Tedford of Sebring, Fla.; four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, who affectionately called her just “aunt.”

Jink always enjoyed having family gatherings and birthday celebrations at her and Reg’s home on Moose Pond. There was usually a horseshoe game in the summer and a pool competition in the winter going on while the barbecues and tables were being set-up. She loved playing cards and if Skip-Bo or Uno was mentioned, she was ready to play at any time.

Jink was very patriotic beginning with her involvement as a leader in the Girl Scouts. She was instrumental in reinitiating, encouraging involvement in and organizing the Veterans Day Service and the Memorial Day Service, both held at the Veterans Memorial in Post Office Square.

She was a long-time member of the Methodist Church and the WSCS, the United Methodist Women’s organization. She held positions in the Order of the Eastern Star and Order of the Rebekahs. Jink and Betty Cross were responsible for reactivating the baccalaureate service for graduating seniors of Lake Region High School and served as co-chairs for a number of years and especially selecting speakers who spoke with relevance to the students.

Jink, for many years, did housekeeping for the Dr. Fred Skillins family and worked many summers for the Bridgton Chamber of Commerce Information Office.

Until her move into the Bridgton Healthcare Assisted Care, she wrote a weekly column for the Bridgton News keeping the town informed of the local news.

Funeral arrangements are managed by Chandler Funeral Home and Services will be held in early summer.

Thomas A. Koroski GORHAM – Thomas Anthony Koroski, 68, a resident of Friendly Village in Gorham died on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, with family by his side at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough after a courageous battle with leukemia.

Tom, as he was called by his friends, was born in Brunswick on Dec. 6, 1951. He was the youngest son of Bernard John and Blanche C. (Szekniej) Koroski.

Tom graduated from Lisbon High School in 1970 and Thomas College in 1974.

He worked several jobs in his life, including LaVerdiere’s Drug Stores, Tomra and Cumberland Farms, in addition to running his own bottle redemption business in Waterville for years.

Tom is survived by his partner, Georgie Garlitz of Gorham; three daughters, Rebekah Koroski of Naples, Angela Koroski of Sidney and Jamie Kelley of Gorham; five grandchildren and one great grandchild; an older brother, Paul Koroski of Lisbon Falls; along with aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life for family and friends will be held in Gorham on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020.

Arrangements are by Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral home and Cremation, 13 Portland Road, Buxton (Bar Mills).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please make a donation to Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Dr, Scarborough, ME.

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The Town of Casco is getting right down to business, holding its special town meeting during the first week of the New Year.

Both Warrant Articles involve budgetary items — on-going improvements at the Memorial Park and ballfields, and the purchase of a new ambulance.

The Special Town Meeting begins at 6 p.m., a half hour before the regular meeting of the Casco Board of Selectmen.

Warrant Article No. 3 is whether or not to appropriate funds ($305,000) for an ambulance to replace the one that should have been retired from the fleet about a year and a half ago.

Warrant Article No. 2 is whether or not to use $575,000 from the Unassigned Fund Balance to complete upgrades at Memorial Park in 2020 and

2021.

If the Memorial Park funding vote sounds familiar to some residents, that’s because it is.

At the annual town meeting 2019, the majority of voters favored taking out a bond to pay for the remaining improvements at the Memorial Park. The amount of the bond that was approved by voters earlier this year is slightly less than $1 million, or precisely $954,515. Prior to that town meeting that already happened, the bond had been recommended by the Casco Finance Committee as a way to pay for the Memorial Park MEETING, Page 5A

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — There is nothing wrong with trying to be a little more business friendly.

After all, having the right businesses in a town fosters a varied and vibrant community. Plus, local businesses help shift the tax burden from private residents.

This year, the Casco Planning Board will consider reducing the frontage required for a commercial lot to have entrances on major roadways. A proposed ordinance amendment should take shape before Casco’s annual town meeting in June. The board is consid-

ering reducing the frontage requirement for all commercial lots to 200 feet. Currently, minor roads or internal roads must adhere to 200 feet of frontage, while the ordinance states that commercial lots off routes 302, 121, and 11 require 300 feet of frontage for entrances.

“We are the only town that has that much restriction on road frontage,” said Planning Board member Ray Grant, who stated that 300 feet is “a bit excessive.”

The towns north and south of Casco “are probably less than 200 feet, by the looks of what is being developed TO HELP, Page 5A

(Continued from Page 1A) precedent. Once you issue one [a consent agreement] for six inches, and then two feet, and then five feet, and then it is out of control,” Seymour said.

Selectman Holly Hancock, who was also at the meeting, said, “It’s getting to be a regular agenda item.”

Seymour said, “I am guessing that most of these consent agreements are on lakefront properties.”

Sirois confirmed that most of the consent pacts are lakefront and are for private properties. There have not been any for commercial properties.

Plummer testified that this ordinance was impor-

tant, given how frequently the board was doing consent agreements for nonconforming structures in the shoreland zone. “This one step will alleviate all of the problems. This one step should set us in the right track, moving forward,” he said.

Seymour wrapped up the agenda item, stating that people need to hire a surveyor instead of using online applications. “The difficulty is there are a lot of online tools that people think they can use to qualify as surveys. They could be 10 feet off or a foot off. All these are great tools, but it still requires a field survey.”

(Continued from Page 3A) we need to do to support the education of our kids. What don’t we have in place, what oversight that needs to take place? To transfer $200,000, people have done a fantastic job….There are a lot of moving parts.”

Directors approved the transfer; Nguyen opposed.

In other board news: • Bridgton officials met with SAD 61 leaders regarding the possible location of pump station alternatives on Stevens Brook

Elementary School property for the town’s expanded wastewater system project.

Possible locations are in the green space where the gazebo is currently located (just as one makes the right turn on Frances Bell Road) or in the area where a grove of shrubbery exists to the far left of the bus circle area.

• Lake Region High School is one of four schools to receive a grant to improve behavior health support and reduce substance use. Principal Maggie Thornton recently met with Opportunity Alliance officials to learn how to collect data and work with students. In regards to vaping, Thornton reported that students who dislike vaping are “becoming extremely frustrated” and are making attempts to “take the bathrooms back.” At least once a day, Thornton said officials are investigating some sort of vaping incident.

• Directors accepted a $5,000 donation from the Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust to Lake Region High School athletics.

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(Continued from Page 1A) Innovation Lab. Fundraising continues.

• People always shape the news, and 2019 was no different. There were changes in the guard — Matt Markot became the new Loon Echo Land Trust director, succeeding Thom Perkins, while Erika Rowland was selected the new Greater Lovell Land Trust executive director.

Retirement called for longtime Casco Town Manager David Morton (who was succeeded by Courtney

O’Donnell), as well as local business owners Judith Evergreen of Craftworks along with Phil and Marlise Libby of Sportshaus.

• There were moments when people stood up for others — Lake Region seniors fought for a homeschooled student’s chance to march and cross the stage with them (it failed); and some Molly Ockett School female students shaved their heads in support of a friend battling cancer; and a Denmark family still holds out hope that one day they will

find answers to what happened to their son, Tony Torres, who disappeared years ago.

• Despite plenty of negativity across the country, local people showed what kindness can achieve — serving meals at the Community Kettle, volunteering at local food pantries (whose numbers continue to swell over 100 families per week being helped), and helping with or donating to drives to assist families struck by illness or tragedy.

What does 2020 have in store? Stay tuned.

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Casco town meeting

(Continued from Page 4A) improvement.

After town meeting in June 2019, a new town manager took the helm.

One of the many things Casco Town Manager Courtney O’Donnell worked on was an alternate way to pay for Memorial Park reno-

vations without taking out a bond thus saving the town the cost of interest as well as a debt on the books.

During a presentation in early November, O’Donnell said it was her professional opinion that bonding is a last resort. Bonding should be done for large projects that

cannot be paid for through some other means, she said.

On the flip side of the coin, the town has a healthy Unassigned Fund Balance (UFB).

The UFB is sometimes referred to as the general fund. Essentially, it is a MEETING, Page 6A

‘Toy’ request brought forth ordinance talks (Continued from Page 1A) The Naples Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) will also be on hand.

The ORC has been particularly busy this year as it worked on a couple ordinances dealing with the permits that businesses are granted to have outdoor music and other sources of live entertainment during the year. During the process of re-writing those ordinances, the ORC invited business-owners to the meetings to get input and shape the ordinance changes.

The resulting documents are the Outdoor Gathering Ordinance and the Entertainment Ordinance.

The most recent public hearings for those two ordinances was Dec. 18. Essentially, the permitting process for both the Outdoor Gathering permit and the Entertainment Permit becomes the selectmen’s responsibility.

ORC Chairman Skip Meeker summed up the Outdoor Gathering Ordinance.

What: Public Hearings for proposed ordinance amendments and moratoriums When: Monday, 6 p.m.

Where: Naples Town Hall “The outdoor gathering was designed to protect the town during major events, large groups of people on private land or public land, festivals, and concerts. [It is designed] to help the town deal with parking, lighting, restrooms, make sure it is safe — firemen on call, rescue on call,” Meeker said.

Naples Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Renee Carter said the Outdoor Gathering Ordinance also addresses the signs and banners used to promote these gatherings.

“We decided signs for events of large gatherings should be approved through the select-board versus the Sign Ordinance,” Carter said.

“We put a limit on signs.

They can have five 32-foot signs.”

There is also a time limit when the signs need to be taken down after an event ends to prevent area of town from getting cluttered with signs, she said.

In the Entertainment Ordinance, the town is proposing a decibel limit of 70 decibels measured up to 200 feet away.

Regarding an Adult Entertainment Ordinance — that has yet to be written.

Residents will be voting on a moratorium instead.

This past spring or summer, a potential businessowner called the town office and asked about bringing into town a store that sold sex toys and other products geared toward adults, according to Naples Selectman Jim Grattelo.

Almost immediately, the selectmen passed a moratorium to put a halt to this type of businesses until an ordinance was written, he said. The moratorium buys that town

Rules eyed to help businesses (Continued from Page 4A) there,” he said, “That’s why we are not having any development. That is cutting into our tax base.”

The board discussed the ordinance during its meeting on Dec. 9 and in January, it will be looking at the frontage requirements for commercial lots in other towns’ ordinances.

Planning board member Stan Buchanan spoke on public safety issues of the current ordinance. “We have the ones that are more (feet) that are

on very busy highways. And, if you reduce it (the frontage) every so often you could have more businesses, which could create a traffic hazard,” he said.

Casco Town Planner Jim Seymour addressed that.

“The difficulty we have is the depth of the commercial zone itself doesn’t tend to have a lot of” flexibility,” he said.

Casco Code Enforcement Officer Alex Sirois spoke about the entrance permits granted by the Maine Department of Transportation

(DOT). “We have small lots that cannot get entrance permits from the DOT. Just because we reduce the size of the road requirements and someone might be able to split off a few lots, that doesn’t guarantee they’ll get an entrance permit for someRULES, Page 8A

EPITOME OF SPIRIT OF THE COMMUNITY — The Bridge Crossing program, located in Bridgton, recently received the Program Spirit of the Community Award from the North American Family Institute (NFI). Program Director, Amy Siebert, and her team work with young children, ages 5 to 13, creating connections between the children and their families. When considering who should receive the Program Spirit of the Community Award, it was clear that the Bridge Crossing program was the epitome of what the award means. Pictured left to right are: Paul Dann, PhD, executive director of NFI North, Inc.; Amy Siebert, program director at Bridge Crossing; Susan Robbins, nurse at Bridge Crossing; Donny White, clinician at Bridge Crossing; and Dr. Yitzhak Bakal, president and founder of the North American Family Institute. some time to draft an appropriate ordinance to determine where this type of business might best be located, he said.

Another document that is part of the public hearings on Monday is: The Marine Safety Division Enforcement Ordinance. This ordinance was accidentally overlooked when the department was beefed up last summer. People will be allowed to make comments on this ordinance during the public hearing.

If the ordinance passes at Special Town Meeting, it will allow the Naples Marine Safety Department to not only enforce rules on the water but also to collect fines in the courtroom.

To view to proposed ordinance amendments and moratoriums, go to the homepage of the Town of Naples website, that is townofnaples. org Scroll down to the blue box on the right-hand side and under ‘Public Notices & News’ is a link for the proposed ordinances for special town meeting. Also, copies will be available at the time of the public hearings.

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“When considering people for the 2019 Individual Spirit of the Community award, Amy stands out for many reasons. First and foremost is her genuine love for those she serves daily and those she leads. She goes the extra distance to make sure people feel valued and heard. She seeks input and gives feedback, two of the core values of our NFI mission,” according to Jill Allen, Maine Regional Director at NFI North.

Amy often gives up her evenings and weekends to help coach soccer teams or attend games and is always the child’s loudest and most positive cheerleader. She is a large part of the reason why the same children perform each year in the NAFI talent show and this year will be here again to perform a special song. Amy works tirelessly to value staff, often buying them small gifts or coffee. She has multiple staff who have worked at the program for 20-plus years, which speaks volumes to her leadership.

“We are so very proud of this person for her growth, commitment, and integrity as a leader in our agency,” said Karen Cusano, assistant executive director at NFI North.

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CRASH — A Fryeburg teen suffered minor injuries on Christmas Eve when her vehicle struck a tree and overturned on West Fryeburg Road. (Photo by FPD)

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FRYEBURG — A 16-year-old became distracted on Christmas Eve morning when a puppy jumped into her lap, resulting in her vehicle striking a tree and overturning on West Fryeburg Road.

Police say the crash occurred at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 24. Fryeburg Police, Fryeburg Fire, Saco Valley Fire and Fryeburg Rescue responded to the 400 block of West Fryeburg Road for the single-vehicle motor vehicle crash.

A 16-year-old female of Fryeburg was operating a red 2009 Toyota Corolla southbound on West Fryeburg Road.

The driver became temporarily distracted when her 8-weekold puppy jumped onto her lap while operating.

The vehicle crossed lanes, struck a tree, and overturned.

The operator was entrapped in the vehicle until other motorists stopped to assist. The operator was treated onscene and released for minor injuries.

West Fryeburg Road was temporarily closed or reduced to one lane while emergency crews tended to the scene.

These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Friday, December 20 7:41 a.m. Harassment complaint on Cross Street.

10:37 a.m. Three-yearold locked herself inside a car at Frances Bell Drive.

As tow company arrived, the child unlocked the door.

10:38 p.m.

Assist United Ambulance staff on Douglassville Road.

Saturday, December 21 12:38 a.m. Missing person complaint on Noncarrow Way. Upon Officer Hammond’s arrival, the individual had returned.

2:55 a.m. Information received regarding theft report.

8:21 a.m. Car-deer collision on Harrison Road.

8:58 a.m. Citizen assist (missing person, but as Officer Swiatek talked with

the caller, she received a message from her daughter.

Sunday, December 22 11:58 a.m. Missing person from a Pond Road residence.

Monday, December 23 3:38 p.m. Simple assault complaint on North High Street; Officer Swiatek responded.

3:52 p.m. Juvenile problem (female jumped out of a car) on Main Street.

5:10 p.m. Agency assist with United Ambulance for subject who overmedicated.

5:02 p.m. Vehicle collided with two deer on South High Street.

7:30 p.m. Attempt to locate driver, who reportedly appeared to be intoxicated.

Tuesday, December 24 11:29 a.m. Suspicious person report on Mountain Road. Officers Muise and Regis found subject was

surveying the property.

1:20 p.m. A vehicle was pulled over after passing another vehicle at 74 mph on Route 302. A breath test was conducted at police headquarters, but the driver’s level was at the legal limit. He was released to a family member.

4:39 p.m. Police were asked to accompany a landlord to check a Burnham Road rental unit, which had a water leak.

5:22 p.m. Custodial issue at Highland Pines Road.

8 p.m. Family dropped off cookies and treats to BPD in appreciation of everything officers do for the community.

9:32 p.m. Following a stop on Kansas Road for speeding, the driver was administered a breath test and then charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.

Wednesday, December 25 10:32 a.m. Criminal trespass and harassment complaint on Warren Street.

Thursday, December 26 8:05 a.m. Caller reported that a customer tried to use a check through a closed account multiple times.

11:58 a.m. A vehicle was hit in the Hannaford parking lot.

2:24 p.m. Traffic hazard (deceased deer) on Kansas Road.

2:27 p.m. Citizen assist on Burnham Road; Sgt. Reese responded.

11:47 p.m. Noise complaint (loud conversation) at a Walker Street apartment.

Police were called again at 1:47 a.m.

Friday, December 27 2:40 a.m. Disturbance (yelling) on Leach Hill Road.

1:01 p.m. Alarm on South Bridgton Road.

These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, December 23 8:33 a.m. Civil matter on Harbor Road.

3;14 p.m. Traffic complaint on Bridgton Road (could not locate).

Tuesday, December 24 12:21 a.m. Assist Oxford County Sheriff’s Office on Pig Street.

6:21 a.m. Alarm at Molly Ockett School investigated.

8:57 p.m. Responding to a complaint on Maple Street, police charged Mitchell E. Brown, 32, of Denmark with violation of a protection order.

Wednesday, December 25 12:31 p.m. Responding

to a suspicious activity report at Fish & Game Road, police charged Robert J. Hebert, 56, of Brownfield with criminal trespass.

5:40 p.m. Traffic complaint on Portland Street.

Thursday, December 26 11:08 a.m. Assist citizen on police headquarters.

3:20 p.m. Suspicious activity on Fish & Game Road.

7:04 p.m. Following a motor vehicle stop at Academy corner on Main Street, police charged a 17-year-old with speeding (30 over the posted limit).

Friday, December 27 9:21 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue at a Main Street apartment.

11:22 a.m. Fraud com-

plaint at Serenity Lane.

1:28 p.m. Assist citizen at police headquarters.

1:36 p.m. Burglary of motor vehicle.

2:39 p.m. Traffic complaint on Serenity Lane; unfounded.

8:10 p.m. Welfare check on Howe Street; unfounded.

9:05 p.m. Non-reportable motor vehicle crash on

Stuart Street.

Saturday, December 28 7:19 a.m. Suspicious activity on Porter Road.

9:10 a.m. Traffic complaint on Main Street.

1:07 p.m. Harassment complaint on Woodland Street.

8:10 p.m. Assist another agency on Eastland Street.

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(Continued from Page 5A) rainy-day fund that towns use for emergency purchases or large-ticket items.

It would be helpful to take the cost of this project from UFB because the town is not using a large amount of money all at once, O’Donnell said. Since the Memorial Park improvements would be done in stages and paid for in stages, the cost would be spread out so it would not impact the cash flow for the town, she said.

If residents at town

meeting opted to pay for Memorial Park using the UFB, the project would not impact the mil rate either.

What is being presented to the voters at the upcoming special town meeting is a savings — $434,961 less than the bond that was approved six months ago.

“By not bonding, we could save close to $434,961 dollars,” O’Donnell said on Nov. 12.

“The amount of money saved by not bonding would be tens of thousands, if not a couple hundred thou-

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tion during a meeting of the Casco Board of Selectmen on Nov. 26.

The department’s funding request of $305,000 will also utilize the Unassigned Fund Balance.

The chief said he is doing what he can to save the taxpayers money.

In order to offset the cost, the existing ambulance as a trade-in, Cole said.

“My goal is to keep it under $300,000. I can’t honestly give you that number because some of those are yet to be determined from manufactures,” Cole said.

Warrant Article No. 1 is to nominate a moderator.

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The bulk of the work would be completed this spring, summer and fall.

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The other thing that voters will consider on Tuesday, Warrant Article No. 3 — the purchase of a new ambulance — was discussed by Casco Fire Chief Brian Cole recently.

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Stage is set for ‘Got Talent’ competition, opens Jan. 5 The stage is set for Lake Region Community Theatre’s 7th Annual Lake Region’s Got Talent.

Over 20 acts auditioned at the beginning of December and all moved to the quarterfinals. LRCT is very excited about the variety and caliber of the acts.

The acts have been divided into two quarterfinal groups.

The first group of acts performing on Sunday, Jan. 5 include singer Kate Rose (Naples), singer Trinnidy Bradley (Naples), singer Mikayla Tarr (Gray), singer Pamela Sargent (Bridgton), a monologue delivered by Gail Geraghty (Norway), juggler Rick Hagerstrom (Bridgton), singer Dionne Bradley (Naples), singer Lily Dutton (Cape Elizabeth) and singer Payson Avery (Casco).

Performing on Sunday, Jan. 12 are singer Willow

Carter (Fryeburg), singer Sydney Mushrow (Bridgton), singer Lila Damon (Bridgton), comedian Noah Richard (Bridgton), singer Haley Cote (Leeds), Alice Boudreau (Raymond), magician Sam Brown (Naples), singer/guitarist Nick Cohen (Gray) and singer Zoë Daigle (Chatham, N.H.).

All acts will be performing at Lake Region High Schoo in Naples. Performances begin at 2 p.m. quarterfinalists will be judged by a panel of judges and those moving on to the semifinals will be announced after the Jan. 12 quarterfinals. All tickets for the quarterfinals are $5 (children under age 5 are free).

The semifinal is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 19 and the finals on Sunday, Jan. 26 when the audience will be part of the judging. Tickets

for those performances are $5 for children ages 6-12, $7 for students and seniors, and $10 for adults. Children under age 5 are free and are non-voters. All tickets may be purchased at the door.

LRCT hopes the public will attend and support these talented performers as they compete.

Prizes: first place $500, second place $300 and third place $200.

Special thanks to silver sponsor Dielectric and to Krainin Real Estate of Raymond and Naples, SAvery Photography of Casco, Hayes True Value of Bridgton, Greenwood Manor Inn of Harrison, Longview Partners, LLC of Bridgton, Maine Lakes Wedding and Event Florist & Raymond Village Florist of Raymond, and Pure Spa and Studio of Bridgton.

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production and presentation and support for the arts estabof live theater. lished the Maine Theater Lake Region Community Fund in 2005 to strengthen Theatre will use its grant to and sustain theater perforimprove sound by replacing mance throughout the state. a variety of microphones. Awards are typically between An anonymous couple who $2,500 and $5,000. recognized the connection For more information, between vibrant communities visit www.mainecf.org.

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The Jan. 7 session, entitled “Talking About the Climate Crisis,” will explore how we can discuss the crisis to deepen our knowledge and spur people to action.

Tyler Kidder of the Onion Foundation and the Maine Climate Table — a partnership of over 200 individuals and organizations, will lead the discussion. Kidder comes will tools and techniques to help us learn how

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Hailey Morgan and McKae Curran of Brownfield, Maine are please to announce the birth of their son, Chase, on Dec. 19, 2019 at 12:22 p.m. in Bridgton Hospital, Bridgton, Maine. Grandparents: Sherry and Shawn Morgan of Bridgton, Maine; and Lynn and Tim Curran of GIFT SHOP — American Legion Auxiliary Unit 67 Limington, Maine. Great-grandparents: Betty and Harry of Bridgton joined other units to participate in the Cross of Bridgton, Maine; and Linda Fondsica of Essex Scarborough Veterans Home “Christmas Gift Shop” Junction, Vt. program, which enables the residents to select three gifts and have them wrapped. This is done at no charge to the residents. It is the Auxiliaries’ way to give back to those who gave so much. Pictured left to right are Jenna Pare, Vicki Davenport, Sis Littlefield, Kathy O’Neil, Jody Pike, Liné Mulcahy, and Amy Sherwood.

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been planned and led by Rev. Doretta Colburn, organic farmer and pastor of the Waterford Congregational Church, and Kerry Johnson, a retired management consultant and leadership expert.

The previous sessions have explored the world view of the climate crisis impact, spiritual and ethical perspectives, and local impacts and solutions from the viewpoints of farmers, environmentalists, and wildlife conservationists.

Each session has focused on personal and community actions that can be taken to mitigate the impact of the climate crisis. As the year progresses, these actions will become bolder and more complex as participants work in teams to ensure we make a difference in protecting our environment and leaving the Earth better than we found it.

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For more information and to register call 647-2472.

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On Feb. 4, “Working with Maine Organizations” features Lisa Pohlmann, CEO of the Natural Resource Council of Maine, talking about outreach, influence, and activism. She will present efforts to address the climate crisis across Maine in a lively invitation for us to directly impact decisionmakers and thought leaders about individual and collective responsibility to protect and preserve Earth. “ Y o u t h - L e d Environmental Work” is the title of the March 3 session teaming up with young people who are deeply con-

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CHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATION — Poland High School junior and AllState vocalist Amy Fryda plays the role as Amahl (right) and Raymond resident Erin Gurney as Amahl’s Mother (left) sing the lead roles in Raymond Village Community Church’s Christmas Eve production of “Amahl & the Night Visitors” by Gian Carlo Menotti. Pastor Rev. Nancy Foran (center) leads the congregation in prayer during the Christmas Eve service.

Rules eyed to help Casco businesses (Continued from Page 5A) thing that is that close.”

Seymour mentioned the idea of one road that could lead to multiple businesses.

“The more intriguing question might be: How do we get more commercial lots deeper off Route 302? What could you promote to get the

frontage so it didn’t all utilize individual curb cuts? A road going in with roads going off the main road would use one curb cut instead of multiple curb cuts. How do you promote that philosophy?” he asked the planning board.

Grant answered, “You have to increase the depth of

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A four-day Recovery Coach training workshop will take place at the Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., on the Bridgton Hospital campus Friday and Saturday, Jan. 17 and 18, and Jan. 24 and 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Seymour continued, “It tends to lead into more dimensions than just road frontage.”

Planning Board member Lynne Potter returned to public safety issues saying, “Along with development, we need to take a look at the roads. People are driving like idiots. And, We really need to keep an eye on the potential for accidents.”

Buchanan asked Seymour and Sirois to research what other towns are doing. “Can we check not just the neighboring towns, but [also] along that Route 302 and 11 corridor — what each town requires. Can you check into that for us?” he asked.

Seymour suggested looking at Poland, Mechanic Falls, and also going back to look into Naples.

Sirois said that both Naples and Raymond have Village Districts that have lower speed limits and

smaller lot sizes that allow for lower minimum frontage requirements.

Grant spoke, using his businesses The Outback Bottle Redemption and Ray’s Barber Shop as examples. “I don’t believe they have one in Raymond. The lot I am on is only 125 feet.

Potter touched on the details of Raymond’s business district. “They added that turning lane in the middle now, which helps reduce accidents,” she said, adding “I think we have to look at the total picture.”

The speed limits in those areas where business entrances are closer is 35 mph, Buchanan said. In the sections of Casco, where the board is considering lowering frontage requirement, have speed limits ranging from 45 to 55 mph.

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LOVELL — The Lovell United Church of Christ, 1230 Main St. (Rte. 5) in Lovell, and the thrift shop located in the church basement are temporarily closed. On Dec. 15, there was an unfortunate furnace malfunction in the church, resulting in the loss of heat and water in the building.

Until a new furnace can be installed and the water turned on again, Sunday morning services are being held at 10:30 a.m. in the Parsonage next door to the church. The thrift shop will be closed until further notice (hopefully not too long).

For more information about the Sunday School, please call Carolyn Carter at 928-2080. For further information about church services, programs, and the thrift store, contact the church office at 925-1321 or Pastor Lois Amidon at 925-1207.

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(Continued from Page 6A) 10:25 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Ice House Road.

Sunday, December 29 1:20 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue at Silver Parkway apartment.

2:03 p.m. Traffic complaint on Bridgton Road (town line).

2:53 p.m. Assist citizen on Woodland Street.

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Jan. 2, 2020, The Bridgton News, Page 1B

Senior Rambles Hiking Trips & Tips

by Allen Crabtree

Mount Langdon “The Denmark Mountain Hiker Microspikes store is now open!” announced Jeff Sturgis. There was a run on hikers who had forgotten their spikes at home or left them in their cars at the church, and several of us (including me) were very appreciative that Jeff usually has several extra pairs of microspikes in his truck. He handed several pairs out, we all “spiked up” and headed off the snowy and icy trail to the Mount Langdon shelter on Dec. 13, 2019.

We had hiked to the Mount Langdon shelter on the western end of the Stanton Ridge only once before, in July 2017. The trail follows old woods roads for much of the way, and from the trailhead to the wilderness boundary we saw tracks of a four-wheeler, who had been there before us. On the trail, we saw bear and coyote scat, moose tracks and what may have been bear tracks.

We left the trail head at 9:25 a.m. on a cold (20 degrees) overcast day with the promise of snow in the air. The slower group of five reached the Mount Langdon shelter at 11:50 a.m. after 2 hours 25 minutes and 3.2 miles of climbing; the faster group of five reached it a short while before. We all appreciated the extra grip that Jeff’s microspikes gave on the trail.

Mount Langdon and the Montalban Ridge The long Montalban Ridge extends south from the summit of Mount Washington nearly all the way to Glen, N.H., and includes nine peaks along the way. Mounts Isolation, Davis, Stairs, Crawford and Resolution are some of these. John T. B. Mudge, in his The White Mountains – Names, Places & Legends (1992) says that Montalban is “the very simple anglicization of the Latin ‘Mons,’ Mountain and ‘Albus,’ White, or White Mountain.”

Mount Langdon (2,423 feet) is north of Mount Stanton and Mount Pickering on the Montalban Ridge. Langdon is located north of the village of Bartlett, NH, and boasts an Adirondack Shelter just below the summit. According to Robert and Mary Hixon (The Place Names of the White Mountains, 1980), Mount Langdon “was at one time named Mt. Blackwell by Lucy Stone Blackwell to honor her husband, Henry B. Blackwell. In 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club renamed the peak to honor Dr. Samuel Langdon, president of Harvard College, and joint author with Col. Blanchard of a map of New Hampshire.”

Much of the Mount Langdon trail follows an old road until reaching the boundary of the Presidential Range – Dry River Wilderness Area. After that the trail becomes narrower, but other than the steady rate of climb, it is fairly easy going with no rock or ledge scrambles. After topping the Oak Ridge at 2.2 miles the trail then descends somewhat steeply to the col between Oak Ridge and Mount Parker at 2.5 miles, leaving the Wilderness Area.

The trail to the shelter is nearly level.

The trail from the shelter to the summit of Mount Langdon is the Mount Stanton trail, and is an additional 0.8 miles. The summit of Mount Langdon is wooded and

DENMARK Mountain Hikers at the Mount Langdon shelter.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree)

A LARGE BURL on a tree on the Mount Langdon POSSIBLE TRACKS of a bear on the Mount (Photo by Allen Crabtree) trail.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree) Langdon trail. viewless, although there are limited views from ledges on the east side of the summit. We opted not to continue to Mount Langdon’s summit and left that peak to be bagged another time.

Our timing for the hike was perfect, as the snow started to fall in earnest once we got to the trailhead. We all gave our borrowed microspikes back to Jeff and he put them back in the “bank” in his truck till someone forgets theirs on some future hike.

Mount Langdon is in Carroll County, Bartlett, N.H. Difficulty – Moderate to the shelter Trail Distance – 3.2 miles to the shelter

Hiking time – 2.5 hours to the shelter Elevation – 2,423 feet Vertical gain – 2,050 feet Coordinates – 44°06’30”N 71°16’20” W Topo Map- USGS Bartlett 7.5-minute quad Directions to the trailhead – Take US 302 from North Conway into the village of Bartlett. At the four-corner intersection of US 302 and Bear Notch Road, turn right (north) onto River Street. Cross the bridge over the Saco River, turn left and the parking lot for the Mount Langdon trailhead is immediately on the right. There is room for four to six cars in the parking lot.

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GET OUTDOORS AND ENJOY A HIKE — Winter walking through Pondicherry Park in Bridgton.

First Monday Pondicherry walk Everyone is invited to join Loon Echo Land Trust for a lunchtime walk through Pondicherry Park on Monday, Jan. 6, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

There is no particular agenda and the route will be determined on the day based on the interests and abilities of participants.

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have this walk become a regular event on the first Monday of each month during 2020.

As usual, all LELT outdoor events are subject to

change due to weather conditions. Please check www. lelt.org or the Loon Echo Facebook page for current updates and for more information call 647-4352.

Wardens caution about thin ice The Maine Warden Service is urging people to use caution before venturing out onto any ice covering Maine’s waterways.

Many of Maine’s lakes and ponds only have a thin ice cover and ice conditions vary greatly throughout the state. While ice conditions may be safe in some spots, it can be very dangerous in others. The Maine Warden Service is recommending that people check the thickness of any ice before venturing out for any activity on frozen water.

If you must go on the ice, the Maine Warden Service offers these ice safety tips: • Never guess the thickness of the ice — check it! Check the ice in several different places using an auger or some other means to make a test hole and determine the thickness. Make several, beginning at the shore, and continuing as you go out. Check the ice with a partner, so if something

does happen, someone is there to help you. If you are doing it alone, wear a lifejacket.

• If ice at the shoreline is cracked or squishy, stay off! Watch out for thin, clear, or honeycombed ice. Dark snow and dark ice are other signs of weak spots.

• Avoid areas with currents, around bridges and pressure ridges. Wind and currents can break ice.

• Parents should alert children of unsafe ice in their area, and make sure that they stay off the ice. If they insist on using their new skates, suggest an indoor skating rink.

If you break through the ice, remember: • Don’t panic.

• Don’t try to climb out immediately — you will probably break the ice again. Reach for solid ice.

• Lay both arms on the unbroken ice and kick hard. This will help lift your

body onto the ice. Once on the ice, roll, don’t walk, to safety.

• To help someone who has fallen through the ice, lie down flat and reach with a branch, plank, or rope or form a human chain. Don’t stand. After securing the victim, wiggle backwards to the solid ice.

Test your hoop skills

There will be a free free-throw shooting competition, as well as a “hot shot” event on Sunday, Jan. 5 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lake Region High School gym.

The Knights of Columbus Bridgton/ Fryeburg Council 11376 will present HOOP SKILLS, Page 2B

The highlight was the school record in the Girls’ Sprint Medley Relay. Julia Murch (200m), Isabella Wears (200m), Kaitlyn Plummer (400m), and Leah Plummer (800m) broke the school record of 5:02.16 set in 2005.

Their time today was an impressive 4:56.74 at the New Year’s Relay held Saturday, Dec. 28 at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham.

GIRLS’ RESULTS 55 Meters: Julia Murch 8.53 (PR), Kaitlyn Plummer 8.69 (PR), Julia O’Kane 9.16 (PR), Madison Pond 9.54, Rachel Lake 10.06.

Sprint Medley: Julia Murch 31.7, Isabella Wears 32.6, Kaitlyn Plummer 1:15.8, Leah Plumer 2:36.6; 4:56.74 4X200 Meters: Madison Pond 37.6, Madison Martin 37.2, Rachel Lake 36.9, Leah Plummer 28.9 (PR); 2:20.57 High Jump: Leah Plummer 4-6, (PR), provisional state meet qualifying mark Shot Put: Madison Martin 19-9.75, Julia O’Kane 18-10.75 (PR) LAKER TRACK, Page 2B

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Fryeburg Academy indoor track results from last Saturday’s New Year’s Relay held at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham: GIRLS’ RESULTS 55 Meters: Jenn L’Hommedieu 7.88, Bridget O’Neil 8.25, Luna Barrionuevo 8.55, Nyla Charest 8.66, Caileigh Crowe 8.90; wt 7.89 55 Meter Hurdles: 10. Livia DeVries 11.22; wt 9.10 4X200 Relay: 8. FA 2:05.03; 16. Fryeburg 2:14.74; wt 1:53.00 1600 Sprint Medley: 5. Fryeburg 5:02.78; 8. Fryeburg 5:10.91; wt 4:27.50 BOYS’ RESULTS 55 Meters: Joseph Jensen 7.67, Marces Barrienuevo 8.19, Padric McGrath 8.44, Sebastion Drosa, 8.97, Brody McGrath 9.23, Mason Whitaker 10.12; wt 6.46 One Mile: 43. Derek Maxim 5:32.95; wt 4:26.18 4X200 Relay: 15. Fryeburg 1:56.18; wt 1:33.74 1600 Sprint Medley: 15. Fryeburg 4:40.28; wt 3:46.73 Shot Put Relay: 23. Padric McGrath 32-0.50, 26. Mason Whitaker 29-5.25, 30. Brody McGrath 27-9;wt 49-11.

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Nurse receives Hero Award

ROTARY CLUB AWARDS CITIZENS OF MONTH — Lake Region High School seniors Savannah Mullins (left) and Leah Clavette and their families joined the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotarians at their weekly meeting on Dec. 19 to receive certificates and gift cards as part of their Citizen of the Month awards. The two seniors exemplify Service and Academic Achievement, attributes the Rotary Club looks for in Lake Region High School seniors when presenting this award. The young women were acknowledged by Rotarians and by their families for the contribution they have made and will make in the future. Both will continue their education in Maine. Making the presentation was Rotary Club president Carol Madsen. The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club meets on the first, third and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7 a.m. at the Bridgton Community Center. For more information about the Club visit the website at lakeregionrotary.com or the Facebook Page.

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The trees will be used to (Continued from Page 1B) Here’s how it works: feed a local goat herd, so BOYS’ RESULTS Place your tree at the end organizers will be unable to 55 Meters: Ethan Colson 7.77 (PR), Keegan Owens of your driveway by 9 a.m. accept trees that have been 8.07 (PR), Carter Hall 8.15, Matt Fitzpatrick 8.18, Sanjay on Jan. 11. Mail your dona- flocked or sprayed with Tucker 8.44, Connor Lavoie 8.56, Josiah England 8.58, tion ($5 to $10 per tree but anything, or have tinsel, Logan Buchanan 8.96 all donations welcome) in nails, wire or other décor 4X200 Meters: Ethan Colson 27.4 (PR), Sanjay Tucker check form made out to on them.

29.6 (PR), Nick Peterson 28.4, Keegan Owens 28.5 (PR); 1:53.93 Matt Fitzpatrick 30.4, Logan Buchanan 33.0, Connor Lavoie 31.2, Josiah England 30.1; 2:04.68 Long Jump: Nick Peterson 17-2, Carter Hall 12-6 (Continued from Page 1B) Triple Jump: Nick Peterson 35-10.75 the free-throw shooting competition for boys and girls ages Shot Put: Alex Kuvaja 26-3.5 (PR), Scott DelVecchio 9 to 14. Winners progress through the local, district and 25-5.5 (PR), Sanjay Tucker 23-7 (PR) state competitions.

The Maine Recreation Parks Association teaming up with the Maine Red Claws will hold a Hot Shot event for boys and girls ages 9 to 15. Hot Shot involves shooting from five “hot spots” marked on one end of the basketball court. The competition tests each contestant’s speed, shooting, dribbling and rebounding ability.

Registration day of the events only required for participation. Winners must provide proof of age before being declared the official winner.

No practice shooting will be allowed on the court during the contests.

Questions? Contact Bridgton Rec Director Gary Colello at 647-1126 or e-mail rec@bridgtonmaine.org for more information.

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Trisha Dubois, RN, WCC, OMS, Wound Resource Nurse at Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice (Androscoggin) was awarded the inaugural staff hospice award, the 2019 Hospice Hero Award, at a recent Hospice Grand Rounds meeting.

The nomination is made through Androscoggin’s leadership and hospice clinicians.

Hospice & Palliative Tricia Dubois Care Director, Karen Flynn, RN said, “This award is the first of its kind. Trisha received an overwhelming positive regard from her colleagues for her expertise in wound care, patient advocacy, and her nurturing presence with patients and their families, as well as her established trust with other members of the care team.”

The Hospice Hero Award is presented to an employee at Androscoggin who demonstrates exceptional support and collaboration with hospice clinicians to ensure hospice patients and their family care providers receive the highest quality of compassionate end-of-life care.

AHHH provides care in nine counties, and the Bridgton area is part of that coverage zone.

Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice is the largest, nonprofit independent home health and hospice organization in the state. They focus on health — not illness — by making each individual’s quality of life the best it can be. To learn more about Androscoggin, including employment and volunteer opportunities, please visit www.androcoggin.org or call the Marketing and Development Office at 777-7740 ext., 1405.

New director at Memorial

NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — Timothy L. Kershner brings more than 20 years’ experience in marketing and communications to Memorial Hospital as its new director of communications and public affairs on Jan. 20, 2020. Currently the director of strategic communications at Penn State University in Altoona, Penn., Kershner’s experience dates to 1999 when he joined Alvernia College in Reading, Penn., as communications director. Since Timothy L. Kershner, new that time, he has worked in director of communicahigher education as a comtions and public affairs at munications and marketing Memorial Hospital. professional with increasing responsibility, including five years at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, N.H. Kershner replaces Kathy Bennett, who left Memorial earlier this year to pursue a career as an independent marketing and communications consultant. In his new role, Tim will be responsible for external and internal communicaDIRECTOR, Page 3B

New nursing officer at MH

NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — Registered Nurse Kris Dascoulias was the First Baby born at Memorial Hospital in 1972 and now, after working at the hospital in many roles over 25 years, she has been named as the new Chief Nursing Officer.

The Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for overseeing and representing over 120 nurses and staff at the hospital. level.”

The hospital aims to provide the highest level of nursing care every day. Nursing Kris Dascoulias is the new staffing is a challenge at Chief Nursing Officer at Memorial Hospital NURSING, Page 3B

Area news

The Lodge is still a gem 110 years later LOVELL — There are so many pleasant points from which to view Kezar Lake, but it is widely known that these nine miles of water can be accessed from very few points along the lake’s crenulated shoreline.

Tucked away on the eastern shore is a grand, dark-

green shingled, turreted, three-story, nearly 110-yearold Victorian hotel known for the past century as Farrington’s or the Pleasant Point Inn. Recently renamed The Lodge at Pleasant Point, it is set in a pine grove on the shore of a sandy private beach affording guests the

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THEN & NOW — An old postcard above shows Farrington’s in Center Lovell dated 1936, while a more current photo with all the upgrades shown below.

THE LODGE AT PLEASANT POINT Website: thelodgeatpleasantpoint.com Address: 149 Pleasant Point Rd, Lovell, ME 04051 Phone: 207-925-3008 best views of Kezar’s middle bay and the foothills of the White Mountains.

Watching through the large Lodge windows or from Adirondack chairs on the wide porch, you might hear the tooting of a small private steamboat touring the lake while it dodges rafts of loons. As Kezar Lake widens into the upper bay to the north, guests can see distant speedboats and sailboats.

Inside The Lodge, 1911 is engraved into the massive granite mantle. This was the year Earnest Hatch built the Inn for William Farrington.

Tents on platforms and out-

houses were the first accommodations available for summer guests. Ladies dressed in long cotton dresses or woolen swimsuits were seated under parasols.

In the 1930s, the tents were replaced by cottages, which are now privately owned.

The Lovell Historical Society has a guest book from August of 1930 with a signature of a couple honeymooning at Farrington’s.

Back then, the cost of a week’s vacation was less than the cost of a single night now. The lodge served informal meals, often at waterside, with guests dining in their bathing suits. The summer help bunked upstairs in the Lodge. The staff would come around in the evenings to light the cabin fires.

They also guided canoe trips down the Saco River that included barbecues at sandy turnouts. Golf was offered and still is at Lake Kezar Country Club just a few miles down Route 5.

In 2019, Scott and Beth terests to make Lovell their Cooper decided to buy the new home. The Coopers alPleasant Point Inn and move ternately credit or blame to Lovell from Reading, THE LODGE, Page 6B Pa. With daughter Brianna and husband Nick Kemp, the family is expanding as they are expecting their first child and the Cooper’s second grandchild. Together, the four have pooled their considerable and varied in(Continued from Page 2B) tions, making sure patients, employees, and the community are aware of Memorial Maelah Nadeau of Raymond has been named to the Hospital’s work on behalf Nazareth College (Rochester, N.Y.) Dean’s List for the fall of the Mount Washington 2019 semester. A student’s grade point average must be at Valley community. least 3.5 or above, and they must complete 12 credit hours “Memorial Hospital is of graded work that semester in order to be included on the an organization that has Dean’s List at Nazareth. long-delivered great care, and coming here to tell that story and keep the organization connected to its patients and the larger community is 132 Main Street, Bridgton, Maine 04009 a tremendous opportunity,” 207-647-5551 • Toll Free 1-888-400-9858 said Kershner. “With the www.obergagency.com backing of MaineHealth, the region’s premier health system, the future is very bright Wishing You here, and I’m excited to be a A Safe & Very part of it.”

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TENTS at Farrington’s in Center Lovell. This postcard was dated 1942.

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Harrison – 1837 home, attached finished barn w/great room, loft and office w/lake views, home has 3BR, 1BA, formal dining rm. Close to 2 public beaches, marinas and all village amenities. $259,900

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Harrison – Crystal Lake private waterfront! 5BR, 2BA. Amazing views, finished basement, pine floors, lg. deck, screened porch, dock and “she shed,” 2 wood stoves, open-concept. $469,000

Bridgton – Main St. shop w/ FHA heat, A/C, laminate wood flooring, vinyl siding, priv. parking, 10 ft. ceilings, 880 sq. ft., public sewer and water. Great for hairdresser, bakery, or whatever. $160,000

No. Bridgton – 2 renovated farmhouse-style homes w/wide pine wood floors, full bsmts., 3 garage spaces, stunning grounds. 1st home has 3BR and 2.41 ac. 2nd home has 3BR, 2BA and 1 ac. $550,000

Bridgton – Quintessential Maine cottage nestled in the pines on the shore of Highland Lake w/priv. waterfront. 4BA, 1.5BA, living rm. w/fplc., screened porch. Includes boat and dock. $379,000

Bridgton – Ski in, Ski out from this sunny lot at the base of Shawnee Peak. Private condominium association has free-standing homes and is part of a 15-acre parcel. $45,000

Harrison – 3–4BR, 2BA. Stunning lake views! 200 ft. shared lakefront on Crystal Lake, full finished bsmt., master suite, giant fplc. granite counters and much, much more. $425,000

Harrison – 2 home sites in small subdivision. Cleared, surveyed, soils tested and power in at street. 1.95 acres at $19,900; 2.42 acres at $24,900 Stoneham – 5.5 acres. Build your dream home on this beautifullywooded 5.5-acre lot. Direct snowmobile trail access. Beautiful Keewaydin Lake and the White Mtn. National forest nearby. $28,000

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Spectacular views. Amenities include: sauna, game room, gas fireplaces, sleeping loft, Jacuzzi tub and built-in speakers. Dream ski home, investment property or both! $550,000

BRIDGTON – Gorgeous views!

Minutes to Shawnee Peak Ski Area and Moose Pond. Custom-built 4bedroom, 2.5-bath home comes with 2,600 sq. ft. above-grade and a large walkout basement with the opportunity to be finished. Home being built and will be sold as a finished product. Come choose your colors! $439,900

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BRIDGTON – This home is in excellent condition! 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Wood floors throughout.

Open-concept living, dining, kitchen.

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Family room with bath/laundry.1.5Call 647-5551 or 1-888-400-9858 car garage. $219,000

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Nursing officer

(Continued from Page 2B) many hospitals, especially rural ones, so Dascoulias will focus on recruitment including holding open houses and using a recruiter to promote Memorial at job fairs. She also hopes to work with local colleges and high school to develop a plan to work with students to get them interested in nursing as a career through internships and clinical rotations.

In addition to hiring new nurses, Dascoulias will work to ensure units are fully staffed and promote incentives to maintain quality staff.

Kris says she likes being in her own community and taking care of people she knows. She thinks the Mount Washington Valley is a great place to be and she looks forward to helping the community.

For more information about nursing careers at Memorial Hospital, visit www.memorialhospitalnh. org/jobs

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M&D auditions

Farmers Market recipe

Fennel & celery herb salad

WORK WANTED

ATTENTION

Classified line ads are now posted on our website at NO EXTRA CHARGE! www.bridgton.com

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED — Anticipated and current employment opportunities Maine School Administrative District 72, Fryeburg, Maine. Posted on our website: www.msad72. org tf5 NIGHT WAITSTAFF — Night cook. Full-time year-round. Apply in person. Punkin Valley Restaurant (Rte. 302) 1270 N. High St., Bridgton. 647-2784. tf6

CLEANING — Professional PERSONAL CHEF/HOME AIDE — Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Hours negotiable. Call: 1-781-4136764. tf1 CLEANING — Professional cleaning service has openings. Excellent references, affordable rates.

Call: 207-462-4413.

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ODD JOBS — By the hour, day, week or job. Power washing, light trucking. Free estimates. Call 207627-4649.

6t50x LADY WITH A TRUCK — Weekly household garbage pickup – Bridgton. Winter house checking.

Snow blowing. Reasonable rates.

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF LOVELL HELP WANTED

TAX COLLECTOR/TREASURER The Town of Lovell is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Tax Collector/Treasurer. This position is primarily responsible for tax collection and bookkeeping for the Town.

Knowledge and skills preferred are financial and bookkeeping abilities, general office skills such as typing, using computers and office equipment. Use of TRIO software and familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel are needed to perform the clerical duties. This is a full-time position. Benefits include: Health insurance, retirement, vacation pay and sick pay.

The Town of Lovell is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Free estimates. Call 207-595-9532.

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FOR SALE

D & G SNOWMOBILES — Discount new and used parts.

Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

(Closed Wednesday). 207-5832312. 11tf1x GREEN FIREWOOD — cut, split and delivered. $200 a cord.

Call 207-515-0779.

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JESUS IS LORD — new and used auto parts. National locator.

Most parts 2 days. Good used cars.

Ovide’s Used Cars, Inc., Rte. 302 Bridg­ton, 207-647-5477. tf30

FOR RENT

NAPLES — New 2-bedroom adult living. Full kitchen, stove, refrigerator, microwave. Heat pump, Long Lake access. Walking distance to town. Sorry, no pets. No smoking.

Off-street parking. Includes garbage pickup and plowing. $1500.00. Call: 776-0541. tf45

$5 FOR TATTERED — U.S. Flag when purchasing new U.S. Flag 3’x5’ or larger. Maine Flag & HARRISON — New single-wide.

Banner, Windham, 893-0339. Views, 2 bedrooms, washer/dryer, tf46 central a/c, ramp. Walk to Crystal Lake. First and security. $950.00.

DRIED FIREWOOD — Dried 207-595-9532. 1t01x twelve months. Selling seasoned hardwood year-round. One cord HARRISON — One-bedroom $260, cut, split, delivered. Call studio apartment in quiet spot.

207-595-5029; 207-583-4113. Fully-furnished, newly-renovated. maineseasonedfirewood.com One person, no pets, nonsmoker. In52t22x cludes electric and heat. Parking and private entrance. $700.00 month.

VEHI­CLES FOR SALE Call 207-415-9166. tf49

REMAIN AT HOME! Professional, compassionate and experienced LICENSED NURSE has openings to provide care to older loved ones in their home.

Call: 515-0426

PREMIUM HARDWOOD MIX GREEN: $225/cord, with 2 cord minimum SEMI-SEASONED: $275/cord, with 2 cord minimum

Paying TOP DOLLAR for Junk Cars

Green Firewood $250 per Cord

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Please submit a letter of interest, resume and three references to: Town of Lovell, Attention: Stephen Goldsmith, 1069 Main Street, Lovell Maine 04051, or via e-mail to: ghse@fairpoint.net

fennel fronds 2 teaspoons drained capers (optional) Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon), to taste Black pepper, to taste Preparation: In a small bowl combine shallot, lemon zest and juice.

Let stand 10 minutes. Whisk in olive oil.

In a large bowl combine parsley, celery stalks and leaves, radishes, fennel bulb and fronds, and capers. Toss in dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle in more oil and lemon juice, if necessary.

The Bridgton Winter Farmers’ Market is located in the basement of the old Methodist Church at 214 Main St., from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday until April 18, 2020. SNAP/EBT always accepted — double your SNAP dollars with our Harvest Bucks program, stop by and ask how. For a full list of vendors visit https://www.facebook.com/BridgtonFarmersMarket/ or e-mail bridgtonfarmersmarket.me@gmail.com

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This is a really beautiful salad — zesty, crisp and fresh.

It makes a colorful accompaniment to a holiday table in the winter and also as a summer salad with almost all the ingredients available at the Bridgton Farmers Market. So, it is special all year round. If you can find the watermelon radish it becomes a standout salad your family and guests will not forget. The secret is to slice the vegetables thin, thin, thin. A mandoline makes this task easier. Just be careful with your fingers!

Fennel and Celery Herb Salad (from The New York Times) Ingredients: Note: all vegetables should be sliced using a mandolin, if possible 1 small shallot, very thinly sliced Zest of 1 Meyer lemon 4 teaspoons Meyer lemon juice, more as needed ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed for drizzling 4 cups fresh parsley leaves picked off the stems 2 celery stalks, very thinly sliced (1 cup), plus 1/2 cup celery leaves 6 radishes, very thinly sliced (1 cup) ½ fennel bulb, very thinly sliced (1 cup), plus 1/2 cup

CONWAY, N.H. — M&D at Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse will be holding auditions for Matilda the Musical, book by Dennis Kelly and song and lyrics

by Tim Minchin, as directed

by Mary Bastoni. The auditions will take place at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, and Monday, Jan. 13, at 2760 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, N.H. If necessary, callbacks will be held on Jan. 14 and 15.

Performances are Thursday through Sunday, March 26 through April 12, 2020.

Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Matilda the Musical revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers.

She’s unloved by her cruel

parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however — the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!

Parts are available for both children and adults.

Actors should be prepared to do a cold reading from the script, as well as sing a cappella. For more information and a list of available roles, visit www.mdplayhouse. com or call the box office at 603-733-5275.

BRIDGTON — Rooms for rent. $125 per week furnished with Internet. Substance-free building. Call David at 207-321-9908. tf45x

CLASSIFIED DISPLAY ADS Deadline: Friday 4:00 p.m.

CLASSIFIED LINE ADS Deadline: Monday 5:00 p.m.

Classified advertising is sold in this space at the rate of $3.50 for 20 words or less and 15¢ a word over 20. All ads are payable in advance.

Repeats are charged at the same rate as new ads. Ads taken over the phone must be called in by Monday with payment arriving by Tuesday. A charge of $1.00 per week extra is made for the use of a box number if requested. A charge of $1.00 per classified is made if billing is necessary. Cards of Thanks and In Memoriams are charged at the same rate as classified ads. Poetry is charged by the inch.

Classified display is sold at $6.50 per column inch. Classified advertisers must furnish written copy.

The Bridgton News assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertisements other than to reprint that part of any advertisement in which a typographical error occurs. Advertisers will please notify the business office promptly of any errors that may occur, phone 207-647-2851.

BRIDGTON — 2-bedroom 2nd floor apartment. Full kitchen, full bath, living room, bonus storage room. Off-street parking. Water and sewer, trash and snow removal, heating fuel included, too. First and security required. $775 monthly.

603-494-0325. tf38 CASCO — Rooms for rent. $125 per week furnished with Internet and laundry onsite. Call Tommy at 207-595-4946. tf45x

BUSINESS SERVICES

PAINTING & CONTRACTORS — RedoProperties.com. Interior/exterior painting and repairs. Local, experienced and professional. Call/text 207-693-4663 (home).

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Sacopee Valley Eye Care, 91 Maple Street, Cornish. 207-625-3700. sveyecare.com 15t39x DENMARK HOUSE PAINTING — Since 1980. Interior and exterior painting. Free estimates. Call John Mathews 452-2781. tf40

LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER — Rozzie May Animal Alliance, dedicated spay/neuter nonprofit serving N.H. and Maine. Cats $70-$85.

Dogs at Conway clinic, starting at $125. Military discounts, Sign up online www.RozzieMay.org or call 603-447-1373. tf50

Discriminatory Advertising under the Fair Housing Act The Fair Housing Act of 1968 at 42 U.S.C. 3604(c) makes it unlawful “to make, print, or publish, or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale, or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.

DENMARK SELF-STORAGE 10' x 10' Unit $50.00 per month

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This week’s puzzle theme:

Best Selling Authors

ACROSS 1. Fresh talk 5. Jet follower 8. Sherlock Holmes’ assignment 12. U in I.C.U. 13. Tiny river 14. Fires 15. Weather ____ 16. *”How to Make an American Quilt” author 17. Distinguishing feature 18. *Master of legal thriller 20. “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay” singer 21. Keyboard key 22. G, in solfa 23. *Master of Western fiction 26. Flavorful rice dish, pl.

30. Former name of Tokyo 31. Broadcasting devices 34. Whiskey without water 35. Dried fruit and spices, in a pie 37. Member of Shoshonean people 38. Discombobulate 39. Drawn to light 40. Young traveler’s inn 42. “____ it or lose it!”

43. Hindu spiritual retreat, pl.

45. Chase away 47. Philosophical system 48. Single-cell protozoan 50. Home on a limb

52. *James Bond creator 54. Cafe option 55. Site of Taj Mahal 56. First queen of Carthage 59. Goes up or down 60. Jiffs 61. What accomplices do 62. 2 aspirin, e.g.

63. Old college one 64. Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday DOWN 1. Blazer or Explorer 2. Baptist leader?

3. *”I ____ The Body Electric” by Whitman or Bradbury 4. Sound setup 5. Like a ballerina 6. “I do” spot 7. Thieve 8. *Master of romance and particularly prolific 9. Palm tree berry 10. Sleigh runners 11. Is, in Paris 13. Podium 14. Counter seat 19. Habituate 22. Female sib 23. Helping theorem 24. Bye, in Castile 25. Calendar unit of time 26. *William Shakespeare or Dr. Seuss 27. Sick and tired 28.

Wrong answer

38. “My wife can vouch adjective 29. *Her every novel was for me,” e.g.

40. Expression of doubt a best-seller place “Just ____” 41. Swellings 32. Abbott and Costello, 58. Pro baseball’s “Master 50. Brussels’ org.

44. Daisy-like bloom Rocky and Bullwinkle, etc.

51. JFK or ORD postings Melvin” 46. Summer shoe 33. “____ all fun and 52. Like Usain Bolt 48. *Master of the dime games...”

53. Hurtful remark 36. *Master of detective novel 54. Dropped drug Solutions Page 8B 49. Bryan Stevenson’s novel 57. Bear’s hibernation

Calendar DENMARK Fri., Jan. 3 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, easy hike, Rattlesnake Mountain (1,035 ft.), Casco. Meet at Denmark Congregational Church 8 a.m. FMI 7562247.

Fri., Jan. 10 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, easy hike, Peary Mountain (984 ft.), Casco. Meet at Denmark Congregational Church 8 a.m. This hike celebrates 10 years the Denmark Mountain Hikers have been hiking the hills and mountains of Western Maine. Bring treats to share on the summit. FMI 756-2247.

WATERFORD Sat., Jan. 4 — Roast turkey supper, 5 – 6:30 p.m., 5 Kezar Road Church, off Rte. 35, across from Melby’s, North Waterford. $10 adults, $5 youth ages 6 – 16, kids 5 and under eat free. Proceeds benefit Waterford World’s Fair. FMI 890-7669 or lscribner33@ gmail.com AREA EVENTS Sat., Jan. 4 — Drum circle, beginners 10 a.m. – noon; advanced 1 p.m., Deering Memorial Community Center, 39 Main St., South Paris. All drums welcome. Potluck lunch at noon, bring dish to share (optional). Sponsored

by Teresia Reiki, supported

by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. FMI 6040323 or 890-2177.

Sat., Jan. 4 — Community potluck lasagna and spaghetti supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., East Sumner. Bring dish to share. No charge but donations accepted. FMI 3882263 or 388-2667.

Tues., Jan. 7 — Women’s Cancer Support Group, noon to 1:30 p.m., Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, 199 Main St., Norway. Bring bag lunch or snack. FMI Jeanne

744-6173.

Wed., Jan. 8 — Yoga Warriors, 3 – 4 p.m., Posabilities, 15 Tannery St., Norway. Gentle yoga for those challenged by cancer.

Preregistration encouraged.

FMI and to register 8900329.

Wed., Jan. 8 — The First Slice — The Restorative Power of Memoir writing workshop, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, 199 Main St., Norway. FMI 890-0329 or www.crcofwm. org Fri., Jan. 10 — Selfreflexology with Karen Tibbetts, 9:30 – 10:3- a.m., Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, 199 Main St., Norway. FMI 890-0329 or www.crcofwm.org Sat., Jan. 11 — Wellness Share, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Deering Memorial Community Center, 39 Main St., South Paris. Potluck lunch at noon, bring dish to share (optional). Sponsored

by Teresia Reiki, supported

by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. FMI 8902177 or 312-9955.

ONGOING WEEKLY DAILY Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trail, Raymond.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon – 1 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton. O/D MONDAYS Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 – 10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street.

FMI 647-2402.

Taoist Tai Chi beginner class, 9 – 10:30 a.m., 41 Depot St., Bridgton.

Sebago Food Pantry, 9:30 – 11 a.m. (also 4 – 6 p.m. on 4th Mon.) Nazarene Church, Rte. 114. FMI 7875105.

Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. – noon, Lovell United

Hubka Construction, Inc. Building Contractor

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MONITOR

Chandel Associates Accounting, Taxes Audits, Full Service Payroll 3 Elm St., Bridgton Office 647-5711 Jones & Matthews, PA Certified Public Accountants Accounting and taxes Roosevelt Trail Prof. Bldg.

Route 302, Bridgton 647-3668 cpas@maine.com

CARPETING Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Carpet and Flooring Sales and Installation 21 Sandy Creek Rd., Bridgton 647-5562 800-310-5563

CHIMNEY LINING The Clean Sweep LLC Chimney Cleaning Service Supaflu and Stainless Steel Chimney lining and relining Dana Richardson 935-2501

CLEANING SERVICES

WAM-ALARM Systems Installation, Service, Monitoring Burglar-Fire-Temperature Sensors Free Security Survey 647-2323

Servicemaster Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452

Jones Appliance Service/Repair LLC Quality service you deserve All major brands jonesappliances@aol.com 647-4432

TLC Home Maintenance Co. Professional Cleaning and Property Management Housekeeping and much more 583-4314

COMPUTERS

Grammy Geek ATTORNEYS Tech support for seniors (jr.’s too) 1-1 support at your home Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA Malware & virus removal/PC repair 110 Portland St., Fryeburg, ME 04037 Free pick-up & delivery 207-310-0289 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com Naples Computer Services PC repair/upgrades – on-site service Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA Virus and spy-ware removal 132 Main St. Home and business networking P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 Video security systems 647-8360 71 Harrison Rd., Naples 207-693-3746 Hastings Malia, PA 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-2061 www.hastings-law.com

CARETAKERS Caretake America Managing and Patrolling Kevin Rogers, Owner/Manager Rte. 35, Naples 693-6000

CARPENTRY Robert E. Guy General Carpentry – Additions Repairs – Remodeling www.bobguy@myfairpoint.net Harrison 743-5120 239-4804 (cell)

– 6:30 p.m., VFW Hall, 176 Waterford Rd. FMI Sandy Swett 647-3384.

Al-Anon Bridgton, 7 p.m. Newcomers Meeting, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Open Meeting, St. Joseph Catholic Church.

All Recovery Meeting, noon, Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage.

FMI 803-8707.

AA Step Mtgs., 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

WEDNESDAYS Free Breakfast and Fellowship, 7:30 – 9 a.m., Naples United Methodist Church, Village Green, (snow date Friday, same time). FMI 693-6594.

Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 – 10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street.

FMI 647-2402.

Taoist Tai Chi beginner class, 9 – 10:30 a.m., 41 Depot St., Bridgton.

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Cards/Board games, noon – 2:30 p.m., Harrison Fire Station Community Room.

Creative Writing, 1 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 803-8707.

Adult Knitting and Needlecraft, 1 – 3 p.m., Bridgton Public Library.

FMI 647-2472.

Scrabble Club, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Soldiers Memorial Library, Hiram.

FMI 625-4650.

Harrison Food Bank, 1:30 – 6:30 p.m., VFW Post, 176 Waterford Rd. LEGO Club, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

Storybook Club, 4 – 5:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

Yarn Junkies, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Casco Public Library.

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Tunes for Tots, 10 – 11 a.m., Bridgton Public Library.

Naples Food Pantry, 10 – 11:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, Village Green. FMI 595-2754.

Technology Help, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Bridgton Public Library.

Storytimes, 10:30 a.m., Casco Public Library, 5 Leach Hill Rd, Casco.

Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Naples Public Library, 940 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Naples. FMI 693-6841.

All Recovery Meeting, 11 a.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage.

FMI 803-8707.

Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Methodist Church, 98 Main St., FMI 647-4476.

Community Lunch, noon, Sebago Nazarene Church, $3.50 suggested donation.

Bridge, 12:15 p.m.,

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Chair yoga, 10 – 11 a.m., Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main St., Harrison. Sponsored by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine.

Yarn Activity Groups, 1 – 3 p.m. Caswell Conservancy Center, Main Street, Harrison.

Bridge, 1 p.m., Bradley St., Fryeburg. Runs yearround.

Cribbage, 2 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

All Recovery Meeting, 3 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 803-8707.

Kids After School Book Club, 3:30 p.m., Harrison Village Library, 4 Front St. FMI 583-2970.

Bible Study, 6:30 p.m., Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. Parental Guilt support group meeting, 7 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 803-8707.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. ODLH Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

TUESDAYS Taoist Tai Chi continuing class, 9 – 11 a.m., Harrison Congregational Church.

Jeanette’s Free Clothing Closet, 9 – 11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, Bridgton.

Veteran Service Officer Kelly Ela office hours, 9 a.m. – noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Tai Chi Maine, 10 a.m., set practice, Town Hall, Bridgton.

Chickadee Quilters, 10 a.m., Bridgton Community

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CONTRACTORS Quality Custom Carpentry From start to finish and from old to new Jeff Juneau Naples 207-655-5903

DANCE INSTRUCTION The Ballroom Dance - Exercise - Yoga - Aikido Main St., Harrison, Maine 207-583-6964

DENTAL SERVICES Bridgton Dental Associates Dr. Paul Cloutier Complete dental care 138 Harrison Rd., Bridgton www.bridgtondental.com 207-647-8052

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FLOORING Bolsters Decorating Center Carpet – vinyl – ceramic Always free decorating consulting bolsters@megalink.net 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202

FOUNDATIONS Henry’s Concrete Construction Foundations, Slabs, Floors Harrison Tel. 583-4896

“Your on time every time electricians” Southern Maine Retirement Services 221 Portland Rd., Bridgton Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans 647-3664 Life and Senior Dental Insurance www.mciverelectric.net 150 Main St., Bridgton 207-647-2900 R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor 24 hour Emergency Service INTERIOR DESIGN Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882 Universal Designz Consulting – Design David K. Moynihan Decorating – Aging in Place Master Electrician www.UniversalDesignzMaine.com Licensed ME & NH 207-754-0730 Bridgton 647-8016

Snow’s Excavation Complete site work Foundations-Septic-Lots cleared 207-647-2697

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OIL DEALERS Dead River Co. Range & Fuel Oil Oil Burner Service Tel. 647-2882, Bridgton

SELF-STORAGE Bridgton Storage 409 Portland Rd. 28 units & 4000’ open barn Bridgton 272-8085

PAINTING CONTRACTORS JB Self Storage RedoProperties.com Interior/Exterior painting & repairs Local, experienced & professional Call/text 207-693-4663 (Home)

Rt. 5, Lovell, Maine Monthly/yearly secure storage 207-925-3045

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Webber Painting & Restoration Dyer Septic Interior/exterior painting & repairs GARAGE DOORS Waterfront specialists – Free estimates Septic systems installed & repaired Roberts Overhead Doors Fully insured – References 207-831-8354 Site work-emergency service-ecofriendly 1-877-250-4546 207-583-4546 Commercial/residential – free estimates Now offering Master Card & Visa PLUMBING & HEATING SURVEYORS 207-595-2311

Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA HEATING Complete comprehensive oral hygiene care Infants – Seniors Bass Heating Most dental insurances, MaineCare Oil Burner Service 647-4125 bdhc@myfairpoint.net Sales and Installations Mountain View Dentistry Waterford (207) 595-8829 Dr. Shilo Annis, DMD Cosmetic/restorative & Family Dentistry INSULATION 207-647-3628 MountainViewDentistryMaine.com Western Me. Insulation Inc Batts, blown or foamed DOCKS Over 30 yrs. experience Free estimates – fully insured Great Northern Docks, Inc. 7 days a week – 693-3585 Sales & Service Route 302, Naples INSURANCE 693-3770 1-800-423-4042 www.greatnortherndocks.com Ace Insurance Agency Inc. Home and Auto ELECTRICIANS 43 East Main Street D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons Denmark 1-800-452-0745 Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor Residential/Commercial/Industrial Chalmers Ins. Agency Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire 100 Main St., Bridgton Bridgton 207-647-5012 Tel. 647-3311 J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Residential - Commercial - Industrial Oberg Insurance Auto, Home, Business, Life Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Bridgton 647-9435 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858 McIver Electric

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F. Jonathan Bliss, P.L.S. Bliss & Associates Surveying, Land Planning 693 Main St., Lovell 207-925-1468 blissinc@fairpoint.net

Ken Karpowich Plumbing Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Master Plumber in ME & NH Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423 Maine Survey Consultants, Inc. Land info services – Surveys PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Boundary/Topographic/Flood elevation PO Box 485, Harrison, Maine Clement Bros. Lawn and Landscape Off: 583-6159 Organic lawn & garden maintenance D. A. Maxfield Jr. PLS Shoreline restoration Over 10,000 surveys on file Creative stonework, property watch Snowplowing & sanding TREE SERVICE 207-693-6646 www.clementbros.com Q-Team & Cook’s Tree Service REAL ESTATE Removal-pruning-cabling-chipping Stump grinding-bucket work-bobcat Chalmers Real Estate Crane-licensed & fully-insured 100 Main St., Bridgton Q Team 693-3831 or Cook’s 647-4051 Tel. 647-3311 Toll free 207-693-3831 www.Q-Team.com Kezar Realty Rice Tree Service – Sheldon Rice Homes, Land & Vacation Rentals Complete tree service – free estimates Lovell Village 207-925-1500 KezarRealty.com Removal-prune-chipping-stump grinding Licensed and insured Oberg Agency Residential, Business, Lake Shore Utility and Landscape Arborist Waterford ME – 583-2474 Property 132 Main St., Bridgton VETERINARY Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858

RUBBISH SERVICE ABC Rubbish Weekly Pick-up Container Service Tel. 743-5417

Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Route 302, Fryeburg 207-935-2244

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Bolsters Decorating Center AM Enterprises LLC Custom window treatments Trash & snow removal Always free decorating consulting Serving Harrison & Bridgton ameinc@outlook.com 207-749-2850 bolsters@megalink.net 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202 INVESTMENT MANAGERS Worsters Rubbish Removal Universal Designz Daniels D’Amelio Group Trash hauling Window Treatments – Upholstery Donald M. Daniels 561-427-5859 Docks – Demolition Slip Covers – 207-754-0730 Donald Daniels Jr. 561-427-5857 Snowplowing/Sanding www.UniversalDesignzMaine.com www.ddimg.org Harrison 207-583-6914

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More ongoing events (Continued from Page 5B) Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meeting, 9 a.m., old Bridgton Hospital (from parking lot enter building at far right), FMI (617) 2911485 or www.foodaddicts. org Cribbage, 9 a.m. – noon, Charlotte Hobbs Library, Main Street, Lovell. FMI 925-3177.

Story Time, 9:30 a.m., Denmark Public Library, Rte. 117.

Strength in Serenity, 10 a.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org Chair yoga, 10 – 11 a.m., Caswell Conservancy

Center, 42 Main St., Harrison. Sponsored by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine.

Community playgroup, 10 – 11 a.m., free play and structured activities, Casco Community Center, 940 Meadow Rd., Casco Kids’ Knitting, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Bridgton Public Library.

Sweden Food Pantry, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sweden Community Church. Rte. 93.

First and third Wednesday of the month only.

Parental Guilt Support group meeting, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF LOVELL PLANNING BOARD There will be no Selectpersons’ Meeting on December 31, 2019.

The Selectboard’s next meeting will be January 7, 2020.

Merry Christmas.

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Public Notice

TOWN OF WATERFORD PLANNING BOARD

The Waterford Planning Board will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m., Jan. 15, 2020, to go over proposed minor revisions to the Site Plan Review, Subdivision and Land Use ordinances to be voted on at the March 7 annual town meeting.

Details are available on the town website www.waterfordme.org or at the town office.

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TOWN OF CASCO Special Town Meeting January 7, 2020

The Town of Casco will hold a Special Town Meeting on January 7, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., at the Casco Community Center. This meeting is regarding the appropriation of funds from the Unassigned Fund Balance for the Memorial Field Park Recreational Complex, as well as the purchase of a new ambulance for the Fire Rescue Department.

For more information, please contact the Casco Town Office or check our website at www.cascomaine.org 2T52 Public Notice

TOWN OF BROWNFIELD RABIES CLINIC

Dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers.

For more information please call Michelle at 207-935-2007 ext. 204.

Notice of Public Hearing The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m., on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the Municipal Building located at 10 Iredale Street, in Bridgton, to accept oral and written comments on a Special Amusement Permit Application from Campfire Grille, located at 518 Portland Road.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON 3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

REQUEST FOR BIDS

SALE OF TAX-ACQUIRED PROPERTY BRIDGTON, MAINE The Town of Bridgton is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of the Town’s interest in the following tax-acquired property: 461 Portland Road, Bridgton, Maine (Tax Map 5, Lot 87), formerly known as The First and Last Motel.

Minimum bid: $100,000.00

Required Deposit: $25,000.00

Special Conditions: The successful bidder will be required to demolish and remove from the property the former motel building.

A site visit will be conducted on Monday, January 6th, 2020, at 10 a.m.

Bids must be received on or before Friday, January 31, 2020, at 2 p.m., in the municipal clerk’s office: Bridgton Town Office, 3 Chase St., Suite 1, Bridgton, ME, 04009.

Bids must be received in writing in a sealed envelope marked “Tax-Acquired Property Bid – Tax Map 5, Lot 87” on the outside.

Bids will be opened and reviewed by the Selectmen at the Town Office on Friday, January 31, 2020, at 2 p.m.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GENERAL CONDITIONS, TO INCLUDE THE REQUIRED BID FORM AND PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT, PLEASE CONTACT: Robert A. Peabody Jr., Town Manager, at 207-647-8786, or visit the Town of Bridgton’s website https://bridgtonmaine.org 1T51-1T1

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 4TH, FROM 8–11 A.M., AT THE BROWNFIELD TOWN OFFICE, AT 82 MAIN STREET. THE COST PER SHOT IS $10.

803-8707.

Senior Lunch, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Scrabble with Friends, Soldiers Memorial Library, Hiram. FMI 625-4650.

Art Wednesdays, 1 – 7 p.m., Harrison Village Library, 4 Front St. Otisfield Sewing & Craft Group, 1 – 3:30 p.m. (every Wed, except 3rd Wed. of mo.), Community Hall.

Ping Pong, 1 – 3 p.m., Harrison Fire Station Community Room.

Mah Jongg, 1 – 4 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Beginner bridge, 2 p.m., Naples Public Library, 940 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Naples. FMI 693-6841.

Get A Job, 3 – 4 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 803-8707.

LEGO club, 3 – 4:30 p.m., Youth Room, Bridgton Public Library. FMI 6472472.

Conversational Spanish, 4 – 4:45 p.m., Bridgton Public Library.

Grief, Loss, and Transition support group, 4:14 – 5:15 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr. FMI 803-8707.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 5:30 p.m., BHPG conference room, old Bridgton Hospital, 25 Hospital Dr. FMI 615-7680.

Over 40 Pickleball, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Harrison Elementary School. FMI 583-2241.

Bible Study, 6 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

All Recovery Meeting, 7 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 803-8707.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 – 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

THURSDAYS Rotary Club Meeting, 7:15 a.m.

Bridgton Community Center.

AA Step-Meeting, 9 a.m., Step Sisters 6 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

Veteran Service Officer Kelly Ela office hours, 9 a.m. – noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Tai Chi Maine, 10 a.m., new beginner class, Town Hall, Bridgton.

Mah jongg, 10 a.m., Naples Public Library, 940 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Naples. FMI 693-6841.

Gathering Place for Seniors, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Lovell United Church of Christ, Rte. 5. FMI 9251321.

The Academy Collects, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Pace Galleries of Art, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Naples Public Library, 940 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Naples. FMI 693-6841.

Read to Teddy the certified therapy dog, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Casco Public Library, 627-4541.

All Recovery Meeting, 11 a.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 803-8707.

Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Knotty Knitters, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Soldiers Memorial Library, Hiram.

FMI 625-4650.

Alternatives to Suicide (Alt2Su), 4:15 – 5:45 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org Free Community Kettle Supper, 5 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

PTSD group, 6 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org Chickadee Quilters, 6:30 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage.

FMI lrrcbridgton.org or CALENDAR, Page 8B

FIRST VISIT with Santa, pictured Aunt Katherine Vincent holds baby EJ Ross, while Dad, Elliot Ross, looks on.

Sebago’s holiday fun

SEBAGO — Children and their families enjoyed a crisp winter weekend to ring in the holiday season.

Saturday, they awoke to find that Jack Frost had left a fresh coating of fluffy white snow to set the stage. The Sebago Lions Club and the Sebago Elementary School Student Council put on the Annual Breakfast with Santa [and Mrs. Claus] at the Old Town Hall. About 200 people enjoyed breakfast, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and greeting neighbors and friends.

Then, the children were guided by Santa’s elves to the 12th Annual Santa’s Workshop in the Potter Gym, sponsored by the Maple Grove Grange #148 where they could shop for gifts for their families and pets! Their

treasures, all priced under one dollar, were wrapped with the help of elves from SPICE (Sebago Partners for Community Education) as well as some who came from surrounding towns.

The gifts, many which were handcrafted, were donated from generous folks in and around Sebago. Proceeds from Santa’s Workshop benefit Sebago Holiday Helpers, Words for Thirds (dictionaries to SES third graders), and Sebago Student Scholarships.

Sunday, under the direction of Sebago’s new Recreation Director Leslie Hayes, the children and their families gathered at the Gazebo in Veterans’ Park for the lighting of the Sebago Christmas tree.

Santa and Mrs. Claus were “chauffeured” to the park by

Fireman Carl Dolloff aboard a Sebago fire truck! With the encouraging cheers from the children, Santa lit the tree then he and Mrs. Claus posed for pictures while hearing the holiday wishes of the little ones.

The Sebago Lions and SPICE provided hot drinks and baked treats for those attending.

The weekend was truly a community event with so many different groups and individuals from Sebago and beyond who generously gave their time to ensure a truly festive kickoff to the holiday season for the families of Sebago! Thanks also to those who donated to the breakfast including Philip View Farm, Grampa Joe’s Sugar House, Hood’s Dairy and Jordan’s Store.

IN 2019, Scott and Beth Cooper decided to buy the Pleasant Point Inn and move to Lovell from Reading, Pa. with daughter Brianna and husband Nick Kemp.

The Lodge at Pleasant Pt. (Continued from Page 3B) Brianna, while on a family vacation on a lake in eastern Maine, for raising their interest in buying an inn together. Brianna found Pleasant Point, which had everything they wanted: lakefront, a view, nearby ski mountains and close enough to larger towns.

Renovations began immediately. The guest bedrooms were reappointed and bathroom fixtures replaced. The exterior repainted and re-roofed. The entire building has been insulated. Wiring and lighting have been updated. Scott and Nick restored the kitchen’s original wooden walkin “icebox” turning it into the back bar. A birch tree wall, a sleigh for the horses they hope to have and lots of cleverly repurposed fittings make this a unique dining room. Utilizing local talent, the dining tables of varying heights were built from reclaimed barn wood

by Eugene Jordan of Jordan Custom Carpentry in Lovell.

The summer bouquets on the dining tables are made

by Jenn Ward of Fly Away Farm in Stow. A gift shop

with uniquely up-cycled fixtures has been added which includes items from local artisans.

The local wait staff includes Liz Kerr, who is also the secretary of the Lovell Historical Society and a gallery assistant at Harvest Gold. Two chefs prepare fresh food to order and the menu changes regularly pleasing repeat customers.

Their plans include a summer patio with picnic tables on the lakeside.

The Lodge at Pleasant Point hosted Lovell’s first annual wooden boat show on a warm Sunday afternoon.

Classic wooden Chris-Craft inboards, lovingly detailed, arrived at the docks to an appreciative crowd. Guitar music spilled out over the water, cocktails in the gazebo, a bonfire in the pit all added up to a quintessential Maine experience.

The buzz around Lovell is about the upcoming 2020 New Year’s Eve party to be held at The Lodge with dinner and dancing to live music. This will kick off the winter activities. These will include ski packages, guests with lift tickets in hand being shuttled to and THE LODGE, Page 8B

Opinion & Comment

Jan. 2, 2020, The Bridgton News, Page 7B

BNews: In Ye Olden Times

By Michael Davis Hello neighbors!

This new year, 2020, will be an important year in Bridgton’s history, for it features two noteworthy anniversaries. First, this year will bring the widely anticipated 200th anniversary of our state’s having gained independence from Massachusetts. On March 15, 1820, the District of Maine officially became the 23rd state in the Union, and now two centuries later, we can expect a wide celebration of this event takMichael Davis ing place across Maine this BHS Assistant Director whole year through.

But the second anniversary, one rather more local, will come on Sept. 9, and is in my view one no less deserving of the public’s gratification. This year, our very own Bridgton News will turn 150 years old. On Sept. 9, 1870, Major Henry A. Shorey published the first edition of the Bridgton Weekly News. Now, over 7,700 editions later, you are holding the first in a series of newspapers commemorating this occasion. Starting this week, I will be selecting an amusing, interesting or historical piece of “this week’s news” from the News’ 150 years of reporting, as drawn from the News’ archives held at the Bridgton Historical Society.

To open this series, I will offer a quote from Major Shorey himself, originally published in Vol. 1, No. 1 of the New York Herald Tribune, which was later used as an opening article in the Bridgton News’ 125th anniversary special edition on Dec. 7, 1995: “Newspapers, by enhancing the value of property in the neighborhood, and giving the localities in which they are published a reputation abroad, benefit all such, particularly if they are merchants or real estate owners, thrice the amount yearly of the meagre sum they pay for this support… A good looking, lively, thriving sheet helps property, gives a character to locality, and is in many respects a desirably public convenience. If from any cause the matter in the local or editorial columns should not be up to your standard, do not cast it aside and pronounce it good for nothing, until satisfied that there has been no more labor bestowed upon it than is paid for. If you want a good readable sheet it must be supported. The local paper is the power that moves the people.”

This year, let us go together into the past. I can’t say what we’ll find there, but I’m sure we won’t be led astray.

The Bridgton News shall be our guide; and who with better right? After all, for 150 years, it’s recorded the story of our lives.

Stay tuned!

Medicare Nugget

By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Counselor Medicare confesses. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) admits that, during it’s Part D and Medicare Advantage open enrollment period, many seniors may have been misled and may have selected the wrong plan. Open enrollment ended on Dec. 7. The number who were affected is unknown, but it could be in the tens of thousands.

The problem occurred because Medicare’s online “plan finder,” which is the most common method seniors use to review plans and to make enrolment changes, was upgraded for the 2020 plan year. One of the upgrade features may have caused some seniors to choose a plan which is more expensive than they initially understood.

Instead of displaying plans (as before) in ascending order based on total estimated annual cost, the new plan-finder automatically displayed the plans based on the monthly premium. You had to specifically elect to change the sort method in order to compare annual total costs. [That flaw has now been fixed; you now get to choose the sort method before the plans are listed.]

Responding to pressure from several senators and from watchdog organizations, CMS will allow “do-overs” for seniors who feel that they chose the wrong plan due to this earlier glitch. To use this Special Enrollment Period (SEP), call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800 633-4227). When you reach a human voice: • Explain your situation to the Medicare customer service representative.

• Be prepared with the name of the new Medicare Advantage or stand-alone Part D plan you want to enroll in.

• There is no deadline for making a new enrollment request, and you should not be required to provide proof of the misinformation or confusion you experienced.

If you have any issues using this SEP when you call Medicare, ask to speak with a supervisor.

Need help? Get unbiased advice by calling 1-800427-7411.

Letters

Guilty until proven innocent?

To The Editor: I have known Mr. Szok for a number of years and would consider him an intelligent man. However, he is apparently in the dark with his perspective relative to impeachment. The framers of our Constitution had the foresight to understand partisan politics and provided for separation of power in the three branches of government.

Mr. Szok has somehow interpreted the Constitution in a manner that allows the

House of Representatives to both indict and convict the president with the Senate being responsible only for the “sentencing.” If this was the way it actually worked, Congress would be even less productive than they already are because the party with the majority in the House would simply do what the Democrats have done with a president was from the other party. They would make up charges, hold hearings with anonymous accusers and vote to impeach.

Mr. Szok references an “upcoming” action in the Senate which, as of this writing, in not upcoming at all because the Speaker of the House has decided not to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate. I wonder why?

We have witnessed an impeachment process that

LOVELY SUNSET at Sebago Lake photographed by Pam Ward of Denmark.

Amanda, I miss you already

On a recent bitterly cold afternoon, I went out to help my daughter, Amanda, affix something special to the back window of her car. As we walked outside, I saw that she was carrying a mug full of hot liquid, but when I looked closely, I discerned that it wasn’t coffee or tea.

This mystified me, and I was filled with a strange longing to know what it was.

I’ve been picking up on details like this more often lately, those small, incidental, sometimes peculiar things that make up so many moments of our lives, but which we often don’t notice.

I’ve always been emotional, sniffling and dabbing my eyes watching Hallmark movies with my wife, even weeping quietly during certain TV commercials. But these days, even the most ordinary things, such as Amanda’s odd mug, seem to fill my heart with unmerited significance. “You are such a mush bucket,” Amanda, says.

It’s on account of Amanda, actually, that these things are happening to me.

Because, you see, my precious daughter and I are running out of time.

Ever since her first breath, 27 years ago, we’ve been close. In the way that paint and what it’s brushed onto are close. In a very real sense, we grew up together (along with her big brother

Views from the Uppermost House

by S. Peter Lewis BN Columnist

and my dear wife). We’ve changed a lot d u r ing all those formative years — among so many things, she’s become a very successful adult, and I’ve lost most of my hair.

Now, another change is imminent.

In the last few months, every moment with my Amanda seems more precious to me than would be considered normal. Such as the day we said the heck with cooking supper and spontaneously went into the village to get a pizza and on the way home drove 10 miles out of our way because she wanted me to listen to a podcast and we both laughed until we nearly cried.

Or, when we’re just sitting on the couch together binging Doctor Who, episodes, gobsmacked by the intentionally lousy CGI and making hilarious comments with fake British accents.

A few weeks ago, Amanda spent several afternoons working with me, gutting and then renovating one of the rooms in our ancient farmhouse, yanking up the old plywood floor, stuffing in insulation, screwing on new window trim, and caulking the daylights out of everything. On the final day, scooting around on our knees and snapping in new vinyl flooring, with just a few courses to go, we both stood up and stretched out our backs. I felt a tug on my heart just then, and turned to her.

“In just a few months, I won’t be your dad anymore,” I said, perhaps a bit melodramatically.

“No,” she said, staring at me fiercely and shaking her head.

“Is it okay if I miss you before you go?” I asked, quietly.

“No,” she said again, as if a single syllable could stop the future.

And then, we just stood there looking at each other, while all the love and devo-

tion and friendship, all the memories of all the years, all those uncountable small moments that added up to everything, welled up around us. Then, we knelt back down and finished the floor.

Back at the car on that cold December day, the mystery of what was in the hot cup was quickly solved. As I reached up and held the wire of a string of tiny LED lights in place against the back window glass, waiting for Amanda and the next piece of tape, nothing happened.

I looked over and there she stood, bare hands wrapped firmly around her mug of hot water. I nodded toward the mug and raised my eyebrows.

“It’s freezing out here,” she said. “And this keeps my hands warm.”

When we were finished, Amanda began walking back toward the house, still holding her mug, the final wisps of steam curling from its lip.

On the car window, taped down in scrawling script made of glowing wires that would light up the dark and tell the world her news, hung our handiwork, two little words that would shortly change everything: “Just Married.”

I got all misty then, watching her leave me, and I whispered out to her, but she didn’t hear me. So, I’ll say it again. I miss you already.

Paying it forward now, in 2020

The holiday season is upon us. We will ring in the New Year and look forward to a better 2020.

For many, the holiday season is a time to give thanks, spread joy, and spend quality time with family and friends. It is a time of hope and optimism.

For others, it can be a difficult time. Perhaps dealing with the loss of a loved one, or missing people who are far away. It can be a time of stark contrasts between the ability to give and the reality of human needs that

has nothing to do with treason, bribery or other high crimes or misdemeanors. It is pure partisan politics in an election year by Democrats that cannot stand the record low unemployment across every ethnic class, record high stock market, and multiple other successes the president is primarily responsible for. The Democrats know these facts are impossible to refute in November and need something, anything, for whoever it is from their party to use against the president in November.

Fortunately, Americans are not automatically guilty of a crime when charged.

They are, in fact, innocent until proven guilty and do not have to prove that innocence. If we subscribe to Mr. Szok’s theory, we do not need the jury system or

by Josanne Dolloff (R-Rumford) are unmet.

This part of life is present throughout the year, but during holidays like Christmas and New Year our losses and burdens can be felt more acutely. It is a good time to pause for a moment and reflect.

Many use that reflection to praise God, give thanks, give a little more by resolving to contribute more to others in the coming year.

A growing number of people will be seeking ways to lower stress in the New Year. I have found that, for me, giving to others reduces my stress and gives my life a greater meaning and sense of purpose.

Whether we volunteer for organizations, offer emotional support for those around us, or donate to charities, giving provides a number of health benefits.

a judge to decide guilt. Once an indictment is handed down, the judge would only have to decide the sentence without the accused being able to present a defense.

Sure sounds like a Salem witch hunt to me. I am glad our judicial system is guided by the founders of our country instead of Mr. Szok’s opinion.

Mark Lopez Bridgton

vehicle. How times have changed with the addition of patrolmen cameras (producing) stills and/or movies.

Now, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Department has volunteers who take police training and drive threehour shifts in designated housing areas looking for miscreants and other neardo-wells. The vehicle is a sheriff’s patrol car with the proper paint and overhead lights, etc. The volunteers ride either alone or with a partner. Our basic duty is to look for something that doesn’t belong as perhaps a child who cannot remember which house is grandma’s or perhaps a grandfather-type doing the same thing. I have called 9-1-1 to help a heartattack victim.

With no further ado, I suggest getting touch with our sheriff leader, Chief

Different approach

To The Editor: I was the first forensic photography instructor at the Police Academy. At the time, there were no cameras with patrolmen nor with sergeants or with patrol cars.

I could not sell any police department to add an inexpensive camera to a patrol

Several studies have found that giving: lowers blood pressure, lessens depression, increases self esteem, leads to a longer life, and promotes greater happiness.

Recently, I was moved by a story in the Rumford Falls Times on the Greater Rumford Community Center’s “Pay it Forward” campaign. It features an interview with my brotherin-law Gary Dolloff, the manager of the Greater Rumford Community Center. The Center is a vital organization in the River Bradshaw, who might help you (the Bridgton Police Department) with plans to increase patrol with volunteers.

Harold Millman Naples, Maine and Boynton Beach, Fla.

Scrooge was great!

To The Editor: We would just like to say thanks to Will Rhys and the Denmark Arts Center for the wonderful one-man performance of Scrooge. The three of us — Karen, Rich and myself — were lucky enough to get tickets to the sold-out show and we ended up with front row seats. As Will spoke, he gave such a visual, it was easy to imagine the full scenes with all the players present. What LETTERS, Page 8B

Opinions

Page 8B, The Bridgton News, Jan. 2, 2020 some folks lose their ability to discern reality.

So, here’s the deal Rev; if you’ll stop writing missives that sound like a broken (Continued from Page 7B) record on Joe Biden’s phoa great way to spend a nograph, I’ll stop too, and Saturday night. we can give the good readDoug Bogdan ers of the Bridgton News a Naples well-deserved rest.

Don Vose Naples

Letters Any new material?

To The Editor: A question, if you will, for the Rev; got any new material? Incessantly you remind and demonstrate two things for us. One you hate Trump, and two it cannot be said of you that you possess “a fantastic grasp of the obvious” that being that the economic wellbeing, security and governance of this country are better today than since Ronald Reagan.

This is so notwithstanding the obnoxious and false “blather” generated by the left’s allies so well and adequately documented

by Kimberly Strassel and Sheryl Atkinson in their books, “Resistance” and “Smear.” These “media auxiliaries” have well and faithfully executed the “big lie” strategy that if you lie often enough and boldly enough

Faux Impeachment

To The Editor: The political theory of creeping progressivism is antithetical to our Founders’ Constitution.

Progressives have evolved into the party of power, privilege, high taxes, strangling regulations, corruption, and elitism.

Conservative Republicans are now the party of the Founders’ Constitution, less government, and more Life, Liberty and Property.

A prime example of the abuse of progressivist theory is the faux Impeachment of President Trump by the Democrats in the House of Representatives. Faux because, while piously wrapping themselves in the Constitution, Speaker Pelosi and her Committee

Chairmen stretch a plain statement into meaninglessness and end up abusing the limits of the power granted to the House by the Constitution.

Like all of the powers granted to government, they are limited by the Constitution as a whole.

What we are seeing is the fatal flaw in the Progressive theory of a “living” constitution as opposed to our actual written Constitution.

Speaker Pelosi and her Committee Chairman have taken the “...sole Power of Impeachment” as giving them license to conduct themselves in any way they see fit in order to bring Articles of Impeachment against a sitting President.

Let’s look at what the Constitution says about Impeachment: • Article I, Section 2, Para. 5: “The House of Representatives…shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.” The sole power means that only the House of Representatives may bring Articles of Impeachment.

• Article I states, the Speaker, her Committee Chairmen, and the House, are the who and what of Impeachment. The how is

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Snowmobilers and crosscountry skiers will find a warm stopover between the trail and the Lake. Ice skaters can begin and end their skating at The Lodge and ice fishermen will like The Lodge when the catch isn’t plentiful. Lovell’s yearrounders, who tend to hunker down when darkness descends at 4 o’clock, might stop in at The Lodge after work for a cozy and friendly respite from winter’s isolation.

This winter, the restaurant and pub will be open for dinner, Thursday through Sunday. Weddings will be held during the shoulder months of May and June, September and REFINISHED — Scott and Nick restored the kitchen’s October. Private parties original wooden walk-in “icebox” turning it into the or celebrations will be ac- back bar. commodated. The Lodge guest rooms are already a party of nine has alwill host the 2020 Brews fully booked for summer ready booked dinner for and Bowls event. The 2020. Anticipating a rush, Saturday, July 4.

stated by the whole of the Constitution.

• The Constitution limits the how by its overarching mandate to preserve and protect the rights of each American. Rights that included are due process, presumption of innocence, an open (not secret) trial, the right to confront one’s accuser, the right to due process all of which have been violated by the House Impeachment process.

Nowhere in the American Constitution are the Speaker of the House, Chairmen of committees, or any member of Congress given the right to negate the rights of any American citizen let alone the rights of an accused citizen whether they be homeless or the President. The end result of unconstitutional creeping progressivism is Mob Rule.

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Morning Coffee Cafe, 9 a.m. – noon, Waterford Library, 663 Waterford Rd. in Waterford. FMI 583-2050.

Preschool Storytime, 10 – 11 a.m., Bridgton Public Library.

Tai Chi Maine, beginner practice, 10:15 a.m., Old Town Hall, North High Street, Bridgton.

Coffee Cafe, 9 – 11 a.m., Denmark Public Library, 121 East Main St., Denmark. All welcome. FMI 452-2000.

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Free community breakfast, 8 – 9 a.m., Norway Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St., Norway. All welcome.

Sebago Clothes Closet, 9 a.m. – noon. Free clothing, footwear, and bedding for Maine citizens. Warming hut next to Church of Nazarene, Rte. 114, Sebago. FMI 7872177.

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Storybook Club, 10 – 11 a.m., Bridgton Public Library.

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Bible Study, 11 a.m. – noon, Caswell Conservancy Center, Main Street, Harrison.

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LRVC receives high marks; SAD 61 continues to lag behind state in Math

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer David Morse’s stocking was full of nice words and helpful tips.

The Lake Region Vocational Center director was somewhat gleeful as he touched on talking points regarding a Comprehensive School Review conducted by the Maine Department of Education at the recent SAD 61 School Board meeting. The report “reinforced all the good things we are doing,” Morse said.

Meanwhile, Pat Hayden’s stocking had a few gold nuggets, but they were overshadowed by too many lumps of coal.

SAD 61’s Assistant Superintendent was glum when she revealed how high school students had slid in mathematics in the recent round of the Maine

Education Assessment, and yet she found a slight chance to be optimistic when she discussed literacy gains at the elementary level.

The pre-Christmas reports were truly a mixed bag that drew both praise and the ire of some school board members.

Morse broke the good news first.

He pointed out that the DOE’s report was somewhat late in the season due to the fact state officials checked out seven schools in succession. LRVC’s evaluation — similar to accreditation — was finally ready for Morse’s review as the school year started. LRVC will now have three years to implement recommendations.

Morse noted that LRVC addressed some points before the report was released, and will take a close look at

other points. Like the report, Morse presented the findings in a “bulletstyle” format: • Continue to build working relations and communications with sending high schools and counselors. “It’s a good recommendation,” Morse said.

“It is something that we’ve been doing and will continue to do.”

• Every program could use more storage and space for various purposes.

• Develop documents that summarize procedures that students and staff follow; use state format. “We have the policies in place, but the state would like to see us use bullet guides for things such as teacher and student handbooks,” Morse pointed out.

• Add access points for air hoses and electrical outlets in some of the SCORES, Page 2A

Planners lay out 2020 goals

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — It is not just individuals who declare goals for the New Year. The Casco Planning Board outlined and discussed what it would like to accomplish in 2020. To top if off, there is a four-month deadline in order for the items to appear as warrant articles at the annual town meeting in June.

The planning board will embark on three major goals in the coming year: 1.) Updating the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance; 2.)

Creating an ordinance that will require land surveys for non-conforming structures; and 3.) Drafting an ordinance amendment to reduce the footage required for roads entrances on commercial lots.

The proposed ordinance amendments were discussed during the Dec. 9 planning board meeting. The following evening, Dec. 10, Casco Town Manager Courtney

O’Donnell put forward a timeline for these objectives during the Casco Board of Selectmen meeting.

Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Alex Sirois introduced the topic of ordinances for the Board of Selectmen to work on during the planning board’s December meeting. There was no question that the Shoreland Zone Ordinance (SZO) will be addressed in its entirety, he said, adding that 75 percent of his work involves the SZO. “It is something that pretty much everyone around us has done. It is not mandated but it is coming.”

Casco Town Planner Jim Seymour commented on the new version of SZO. “I have found the new version to be clearer than some of the old volume measurements for structures. It is much more clear for everyday users and architects. The good thing is: There’s a template that the state has.”

Sirois agreed, saying the

templates were helpful and the new language is clearer.

In the future, the town will hire a consultant to take on the majority of the SZO update project. “We reached out to a few people to get quotes. There is a lot of stuff that needs to be fixed. We would like to get it done this year. We would really like to do that; and the clock is ticking.”

The other ordinance that was discussed in length and will be presented as an ordinance amended in 2020, deals with commercial zones and how much road frontage is required per entrance. Some board members surmised that the current 300-feet-rule prohibits some commercial zones from being developed. In January, the planning board will hear about this detail —the required frontage for entrances — as it stands in commercial zone ordinances of other towns.

One proposed ordinance was brought up by

the town’s selectmen. “The third thing is the selectboard’s request to adopt language that requires surveys for nonconforming structures, replacement of a nonconforming structure,” Sirois said, asking the board members what they thought.

Planning board member Ray Grant stated, “It needs to be done. If you don’t have a survey, you don’t know where it is.”

CEO Sirois explained why the planning board is being asked to look at this.

“We are running into a lot of consent agreements, where people have structures that are rebuilt. When it is surveyed, it is ‘Whoops, it is six inches too close,’” to the shoreland zone.”

Selectman Grant Plummer, who was in the audience, commented that most often there was a much bigger error than six inches.

Seymour agreed the board could get into a sticky situation. “Then it becomes a 2020 GOALS, Page 4A

‘Toys’ force rules talks

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Someone called the Naples town hall asking about a business permit to open a sex-toy retail store.

What was born from that request was a moratorium on adult entertainment.

The moratorium is shortterm fix until such time the town can draft and put into place a permanent ordinance.

The Adult-Use Establishment Moratorium is among the nine ordinancerelated documents that are headed to Naples Special Town Meeting. (The special town meeting is tentatively scheduled for Feb. 6.)

Before those items can become Warrant Articles at a future special town meeting, they must face the scrutiny or the praise of the public.

Public hearings will be held for the two moratoriums and a half-dozen ordinance amendments. The public hearings start at 6 p.m. Monday. It will be a joint meeting of the Naples Board of Selectmen and Naples Planing Board.

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HONORED — Amy Siebert of Naples received the Spirit of Community Award from NFI North Inc.

‘Spirit’ honor presented NFI North, Inc. recently presented Amy Siebert of Naples with the Individual Spirit of the Community Award, which is presented to someone who serves as an example of superior performance in their agency. Recipients of the award are exemplary leaders, have made exceptional accomplishments during their tenure, provide a high level of creativity and inno-

vation in all they do, and possess a notable amount initiative by extending their work and support to others. Nominations are made through the Agency’s Administrative Team and selected based on the nominee meeting the requirements.

While working her way from a Direct Care Counselor to Program Director, Amy earned her

college degree while raising her own three amazing children. As the Program Director, you will often find small children taking a nap in her office because they find it to be a safe and quiet space. Amy has the unique ability to make every child feel like they are one of her own, caring for them like family while maintaining and role modSPIRIT, Page 5A

RETIRES — Longtime Bridgton Planning Board chairman Steve Collins was presented a plaque by Town Manager Robert Peabody recognizing his years of service.

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Year in Review: 2019

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer 2019 certainly had no shortage of change — some for the good, some not so good — and contentious moments.

Here’s a quick recap of some of the major happenings: • Bridgton’s historic American Legion Post 67 — one of Maine’s original posts dating back to 1920 — fell into disrepair, but a group led by Legion members Don and Liné Mulcahy looked to renovate the Depot Street building and revive services for veterans. Looking for creative approaches to raise funds, the Legion held a military ball at the Town Hall.

• A Bald Eagle was shot in Papooose Pond area of Waterford and died a few days later. Six shotgun pellets were lodged in the bird’s jaw, wing and leg. Maine’s eagle population is on the rise with 734 nesting pairs in 2019, up from a low of 21 nesting pairs in 1967.

• Harrison changed to a secret ballot and scrapped holding an annual town meeting (which the previous year just 46 attended).

• Bridgton Hospital was in the crosshairs of trying to halt a major departing of longtime physicians (and thus loss of healthcare access by many patients) while also fending off a public group that suggested the sale of the local facility to the Maine Health family. Central Maine Health resoundingly responded that Bridgton Hospital was ‘Not for Sale.’ CMH leaders preached patience as it looked to restore healthcare access, and local confidence under new president, Peter Wright.

There also were positive stories on the medical front, from nurse Sara Kapinos of Waterford bringing joy to patients staying at BH by performing on her violin to the community reaching out to aid a local fire fighter needing a new heart.

• Naples hired a consultant to look at keeping the Causeway vibrant while adhering to shoreland zoning laws, while Bridgton looked to the University of Southern Maine to conduct a survey regarding how local residents wish to see the town developed. After a lengthy search, Bridgton also landed a new Community Development director, Linda Lacroix.

• The opioid crisis was felt here in several ways.

Police investigated a teen’s death caused by an overdose, and a local man was recently indicted by the grand jury.

Meanwhile, the state’s first Opioid Response director visited Bridgton.

• There were few dull moments on the Bridgton municipal front from reaching a settlement regarding a walking path to Salmon Point Beach, to seeing over a year-plus deliberation on a hotel project on Bacon and Kennard Streets achieve Planning Board approval only to see the decision reversed by the Appeals Board (sending the issue to Superior Court) to embarking on a $23 million wastewater system upgrade and streetscape project, which work will continue in spring 2020.

• Plenty of ideas were swirling. Could the former C.A. Snow School become senior housing space? Creation of senior living projects emerged as part of possible Bridgton Hospital campus expansion, as well as a private group voiced interest in developing here.

Another ambitious project to surface is the purchase of the Magic Lantern by 4-H, with the idea of creating an 2019: YEAR IN REVIEW, Page 4A

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SAD 61 H.S. math scores concern board (Continued from Page 1A) shops. “We were actually working on that when they came through. It’s already completed,” Morse said.

• Update and make changes to the school website.

When it came to commendations, Morse was very appreciative as to how state officials perceived LRVC. “I was pleased to see that they recognized we have a welcoming environment and active presence in the community. There is a lot that the school does to involve the community here, and to place students in businesses,” he said.

Morse also noted the state found a “positive collaboration” between him and Student Services coordinator, Walt Ridlon.

“I really appreciate him (Walt). We have a great working relationship, and we have been able to accomplish quite a few things together,” Morse said.

Regarding programming, Morse credited “excellent” instructors, who received high marks for work done.

Morse gave the following quick snapshots of each (he later noted that there was no report on the new Advanced Technology course since it had been up and running for just three months, and the new Early Childhood Development class was also in its early stages): Automotive — One challenge is keeping equipment current because the industry is always changing; and students can earn up to 11 industry certifications.

Construction — Students earned multiple levels of honors at SkillsUSA, “which is not easy to do,” Morse said.

Co-op — Uses technology effectively in teaching, and LRVC has created strong relationships with area businesses.

Culinary Arts — Students are challenged to problem solve and be critical thinkers; the program builds teamwork and communication between the students, which is something employers stress.

Diversified Occupation — The program teaches

teamwork, pride, ethics and achievement. “Again, things employers keep telling us — yes, the technical skills are great, but employability skills are what they are really looking for,” Morse said.

Health Occupations — LRVC stays current with equipment in an always changing industry.

Law Enforcement — Students are exposed to good variety of law enforcement careers and the instructor frequently uses guest speakers and presenters to lead drills and training.

“I am very pleased with the report,” Morse concluded.

Not so rosy picture Like school board members, when Pat Hayden first saw the results of MEA testing, she was “really surprised.”

Hayden put the worst result right on the front page of the MEA results report of Grade 11 testing conducted in the spring of 2019.

In the past two years, SAD 61 scored in the 22% and 24% ranges — meaning 22% and 24% of the students taking the math test met state standards. In those years, the state average stood at 35 and 34%.

This year, SAD 61 fell to 14%, while the state average dipped slightly to 33%.

(Note: these results represent three different Grade 11 classes.)

“We wanted to step in and see what we could do immediately to help with this,” Hayden said.

Immediate responses included: • Implemented textbooks for Algebra and Geometry at the high school; • Bringing in a consultant to work with Algebra and Geometry teachers; • Examine a schedule change next year that will result in math being taught to students every day, a similar move was made at the elementary level a few years ago.

“Math is not offered every day,” Hayden said.

“For some, it’s just twice a week.”

While most students take three years of math, Hayden said current the cur-

REALTORS’ CONFERENCE — Members of the Western Maine Council of Realtors attending the Maine State Realtors Convention held in October at Sunday River Resort were: (left to right) Jocelyn O’Rourke-Shane, Peter Oberg, Lois O’Connor, Rose Farnum, Liz Marcella, Eileen Rounds, Mick Early (Western Maine Realtor of the Year), Stan Tupaj, Cindy Gorman, Kris Triglione, Judy Oberg, Jodie Shoot, Barbara Howe and Nancy Hanson. rent graduation requirement is two years — which is Algebra 1 and Geometry.

Electives, such as Algebra II are offered to students who wish to advance their math skills in preparation for college.

The problem is that the SAT, which measures high school math proficiency, contains Algebra II questions, making up about 20% of the test. For students that are taking Algebra II, they may not have taken up certain concepts by the time the SAT is given, while others who have not taken Algebra II would have a difficult time answering those questions correctly.

Directors were very disappointed with the results, and pushed for changes that would put students in a better position to succeed.

“You give juniors the test, it’s almost too late for those kids,” Casco Director Phil. Shane said. “Why not give the test at lower levels in high school so maybe you can correct this before they become seniors? The seniors are almost halfway through school now. How are you going to improve that? They go college next year and they can’t do math.”

Hayden noted that SAD 61 did not receive MEA data until a few weeks ago.

Casco Director Stan Buchanan echoed Shane’s feelings.

“I’ve been sitting here for six years, whatever, and to see us constantly going down, particularly at the high school level, particularly the math department.

We’re still not getting it done. I do realize there are some initiatives, changing the textbooks so that the

math teachers have to teach that material in the textbook. I’m told it’s not going well, there is backlash on that. The fact is we just can’t let this go on and on.

Data does show every day math is what they need to have. If the math teachers themselves are not teaching the skills necessary for them (students) not to be close to average — better than what they are showing — then there has to be more than a little change, there has to be a massive change,” he said. “The teachers have to be disappointed in this

performance. There has to be some way everybody has to be nudged by the entire administrative team to make these things happen. I hear all the time from the community is ‘why are our test scores so low?’ ‘What’s going on?’ At the elementary level, it isn’t as bad.

But at the high school level, they are going down, down, down. We’re not seeing any change. We’re going to be in the basement, if we drop 10 points next year, we’ll be at 4%. That has to be at the bottom of the heap in Maine. We’re not pro-

ducing. We’re not helping the students as much as we should. It’s the job of every educator to take them where they are and if they didn’t get something, you reach back and give them those skills. Those skills are built one on top of another. You have a responsibility to be sure they have that skill. I am more than disappointed, sorry.”

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H.S. math scores concern Board was attributed to staff turnover. As fourth graders, the group had several long-term subs. Then, as sixth graders, the teacher retired after Christmas and the district was unable to hire a math replacement. So again, the group worked with longterm subs.

In the next group, this year’s seventh and eighth graders were slightly better than the state average; while the last grouping, last year’s eighth grade and now freshmen, numbers started off higher but gradually declined.

“We’re in the process of breaking down MEA data to see exactly where students are struggling,” Hayden said.

Some good news came with results produced at the elementary level were students were just one to two points behind the state average.

“We feel we’re hitting a turning point at the elementary level,” Hayden said.

“Grade 2 and 3 teachers are e-mailing me to let me know that what they are seeing in their classes is at a much higher level than what they saw in the past. Students are coming in with the same language in math, and a conceptual understanding of what they are doing now.

This is good news at the elementary level. Both schools doing about the same, neck to neck.”

On the literacy front, SAD 61 posted better scores — close to the state average — especially at the Grades 6-8 and Grades 3-5 levels.

Regarding the high school, Hayden said students need more work in grammar — “more support and perhaps more practice,” she noted.

So as the data continues to be reviewed, Hayden listed nine strategies either being implemented right now or will be soon: • K-3 math coach — it has been in use for the past two years, and has been “very successful.” Focus: go into classrooms, help teachers problem solve, model different problem solving strategies for the teachers.

• Coordinated math program — Develop same math language moving up through.

• Use of Algebra and Geometry texts at the high school — A textbook is not going to solve the issues, Hayden said, but what it does do is provide a comprehensive program where students will be using the same language moving through all of their math classes at the high school; they will be using several problemsolving strategies; and the program has daily SAT work for students to do such as the ability to analyze and solve graphs, rewrite equations, built into program; math consultant at high school to work with teachers.

• Intervention teams at each school.

• Second year of MEA released items — enables officials to examine specifically where students succeed and fail.

• Data review for PSAT/ SAT scores.

School Board Vice Chairman Karla SwansonMurphy encouraged administration to include requests for “whatever the needs are to move us forward” as the Finance Committee begins its budget-formation work.

“It’s important to look at these scores and determine what are the major influenc-

es on the test scores so when we are looking at the budget, we can look at scenarios that we can make an immediate change,” Director Brucker said. “This is an area where a change needs to be more long-term.”

Directors Buchanan and Shane questioned whether more testing is needed to identify weaknesses earlier in the learning process.

“As much as I hate tests, is there some way find out information freshmen year so kids don’t keep slipping behind; find out their weaknesses and strengths and build that skill instead of waiting until they become seniors, and realize they missed this and that?”

Buchanan asked.

“We used to do mid-year testing, but don’t do that anymore. How can we keep up if the kids aren’t being tested? A test tells you a lot,” Shane said. “…Common Core, I feel, ruined our way of learning. The way we learned a long time ago, we seemed to learn. We were able to do our math, and everything else. This new way of teaching isn’t what I think it should be. Kids go to college, they are tested. We aren’t testing them, that’s my feeling.”

“Students are assessed multiple times a year, perhaps there are areas where we can do a better job,” Hayden answered. She added that remediation and interventions built into programs can quickly assist students struggling with various concepts.

Moving dollars After hearing the testing report, Casco Director Tuan Nguyen questioned the transfer of $203,709 from the instructional support line

is common practice. It just happens that is one of our larger accounts.”

“With the results we’re getting, if we are going to have a surplus in instruction, it should be spent on instruction and be a little more hard lined on don’t going over on your budget in other areas,” Nguyen said, “I’ll respectfully leave that alone because that’s not how budgets work. There is no way I can guarantee you that,” Smith responded.

“I understand how budgets work. We just had a fantastic presentation about our results. And, they are miserable… What can we do to spend that money to improve instruction? I think we would appreciate that,” Nguyen said.

“I will definitely look at those areas, but I’m not going to sit here and say that’s going to happen because sometimes those monies aren’t even noted until June when school is over. The budget is an interesting process and what you are asking for is where we are headed, what we should be planning for educationally and what we should be budgeting to take care of those needs? That’s where the meat and potatoes need to take place in relationship to supporting the educational pieces. I fully understand what you are asking, but it’s not truly realistic,” Smith added. “As we build a budget, we need to look at what SAD 61, Page 4A

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Student representative to the School Board Grace Plummer, whose class produced the 14%, feels improved results could be forthcoming since LRHS changed its remediation deadline policy.

“Last year, there was no time limit on when you remediated. So, I think a lot of kids, especially in the math department, were seen finishing DTs in the last month of school that were due in October because they were just putting it off.

I think that does affect the score a lot because it means they didn’t pass the standard when they were supposed to, leaving all of that understanding until the last month, and it’s after we’ve taken these tests,” Plummer said.

“So, it will be interesting because this year, your grade will progressively go down as time passes if you don’t remediate that score. It does help for kids to understand it sooner rather than later.”

Bridgton Director Pamela Brucker asked how well do math objectives align with test objectives?

“Is the test testing what we are teaching?” she questioned.

Hayden responded that the standards are “pretty much aligned” with the test.

Hayden did suggest the district re-examine when certain Algebra II standards are currently being taught, and if it should be changed so that students have been exposed to those concepts prior to the SAT test.

“We do have PSAT and SAT data that we are looking at to see particular areas that our students are weaker,” she added.

Moving on to the Middle School, there was a mixed result.

The first grouping was the current seventh grade.

One big reason for declining scores (27 to 25 to 16)

of the budget to cover costs elsewhere.

“We just heard how we are not performing super well, and I don’t know why we have $203,000 unspent on instructional support from 2018-2019. As we move through the year, should we see that we are not going to spend money that is budgeted for instructional support, let’s not try to take that and spend it on something else,” he said.

As allowed by policy, directors possess a 5% transfer authority. The proposal was to move $203,709 from the instructional support line of the budget to the following lines — $20,576 to school administration; $66,797 to transportation; and $116,336 to operations and maintenance.

Superintendent of Schools Al Smith responded to Nguyen saying, “I fully understand what you are saying. We have a $30 million budget, and to get every line right and have everything exactly where you would like it to be, like a household budget, is quite honestly impossible. When we get to the end of the year, we don’t know until the audit comes where we are actually at. We might have a teacher leave, have to hire a teacher, move money into that account. I clearly hear what you are saying what our needs are educationally and how we need to support that, but that funding formula, the 5% transfer,

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Virginia L. Staples

Theodore A. Greene June 15, 1946 – December 23, 2019

At the age of 73, Theodore “Ted” Greene passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019.

He was born in Portland, Maine, on June 15, 1946, son of Dwight B. Greene and Leona N. (Dyer) Greene. He grew up on the family farm at Mac’s Corner in Sebago, attending Sebago schools and graduating from Potter Academy at Mud City. He then went on to graduate from the University of Maine Orono School of Agriculture.

He started 4-H at the age of nine, and spent many years raising and showing his Corriedale sheep and Guernsey cattle at the Cumberland and Fryeburg Fairs as well as the Eastern States Exposition. While in 4-H he traveled to many conventions including the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. Ted was a guest at the White House and was gifted a Blue Spruce tree from First Lady, Ladybird Johnson, that adorned the front lawn of the family farm up until 2018. While showing his Guernseys at the Fryeburg Fair he met his future wife Loretta, who was also a 4-H’er, from South Paris. They were married on January 27, 1968, in Norway, Maine.

After graduating from the University, he started working as herdsman at Gordonna Farm in Brandon, Vermont, later moving back to his home farm in Sebago.

As a young teen Ted started his work life at Ben Hardy’s garage in East Sebago, selling hand-cut block ice and pumping gas. After returning from Vermont he worked for Ralston Purina Grain Company in Steep Falls, was an artificial insemination farm technician for several years, truck driver with George Anderson and Sons in Sebago, had his own firewood business, drove school bus for the Sebago Elementary School, and later was the school custodian. At the time of his death he was caretaker for the Coburn Family Estate on Winn Mountain in Sebago, where he had been employed for nearly 20 years.

In 1964 Ted and his father built their own sugarhouse on the family property in Sebago, where he and Loretta established Greene Maple Farm. As a 5th generation sugarmaker, Ted strived to promote the art of making maple syrup and shared his knowledge with all who visited, as well as hosting thousands of school children over the years for educational field trips, hosting his last in March of 2019.

He belonged to many organizations throughout his life, including 57 years on the Sebago Fire Department, serving as Assistant Chief and multiple positions in the Fire Company. He was also a member of the Sebago Rescue for many years, manned the red phone system and volunteered as a dispatcher from his home up until the 911 system came to town. He was a longtime member of the Maine Maple Producers Association, where he served as president, vice president, and secretary. He was a founding member of the Southern Maine Maple Producers Association. Ted served as a Selectman for the Town of Sebago as well as a Constable, and on various other town committees and other community organizations. He was considered a great orator who was asked to speak on many occasions, most notably at the annual Town meeting and lending his voice for the film “Maine Maple Syrup, The Sweetest Gift of Nature.”

Ted is survived by his wife Loretta; daughter Tara and husband Rob Wilson of North Baldwin; son Alan and wife Valerie of Sebago; and son Jason and wife Cathy of Rock Springs, Wyoming; his grandchildren Zoe and husband Chris, Phillip, Keira, Kassie and fiancé Jake; and also his sister JoAnne Greene Merritt. He was known as Paw to his grandkids as well as a very special friend, “little man” Levi.

Ted was predeceased by his parents Dwight and Leona Greene, his older brother Robert Greene, and infant sister Nancy.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Potter Academy Scholarship Trust Fund to help further the education of descendants of Potter Academy graduates. Checks may be made payable to: Potter Academy Alumni Association, and mailed c/o Sandra Libby, 121 Dow Road, Standish, Maine 04024.

Celebration of life services were held Sunday, Dec. 29th, at Sebago Town Hall.

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Virginia L. Staples, 93, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019 at Bella Point Bridgton Assisted Living Facility.

She had been a resident of the Bridgton Healthcare and most recently Bella Point for the last 11 years.

She had been admitted to the Bridgton Hospital a week prior and transferred back to Bella Point under care of Androscoggin Hospice Care.

Virginia, or Jink as she was popularly known, was a lifelong resident of Bridgton having been born to Fred and Reba Robinson on Sept. 11, 1926 as the youngest of three daughters and one brother. She was predeceased by her parents, her siblings and husband, Reginald Staples. She is survived by her son Vaughn Staples, and his wife, Linda of Bridgton; daughter Linda Tedford of Sebring, Fla.; four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, who affectionately called her just “aunt.”

Jink always enjoyed having family gatherings and birthday celebrations at her and Reg’s home on Moose Pond. There was usually a horseshoe game in the summer and a pool competition in the winter going on while the barbecues and tables were being set-up. She loved playing cards and if Skip-Bo or Uno was mentioned, she was ready to play at any time.

Jink was very patriotic beginning with her involvement as a leader in the Girl Scouts. She was instrumental in reinitiating, encouraging involvement in and organizing the Veterans Day Service and the Memorial Day Service, both held at the Veterans Memorial in Post Office Square.

She was a long-time member of the Methodist Church and the WSCS, the United Methodist Women’s organization. She held positions in the Order of the Eastern Star and Order of the Rebekahs. Jink and Betty Cross were responsible for reactivating the baccalaureate service for graduating seniors of Lake Region High School and served as co-chairs for a number of years and especially selecting speakers who spoke with relevance to the students.

Jink, for many years, did housekeeping for the Dr. Fred Skillins family and worked many summers for the Bridgton Chamber of Commerce Information Office.

Until her move into the Bridgton Healthcare Assisted Care, she wrote a weekly column for the Bridgton News keeping the town informed of the local news.

Funeral arrangements are managed by Chandler Funeral Home and Services will be held in early summer.

Thomas A. Koroski GORHAM – Thomas Anthony Koroski, 68, a resident of Friendly Village in Gorham died on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, with family by his side at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough after a courageous battle with leukemia.

Tom, as he was called by his friends, was born in Brunswick on Dec. 6, 1951. He was the youngest son of Bernard John and Blanche C. (Szekniej) Koroski.

Tom graduated from Lisbon High School in 1970 and Thomas College in 1974.

He worked several jobs in his life, including LaVerdiere’s Drug Stores, Tomra and Cumberland Farms, in addition to running his own bottle redemption business in Waterville for years.

Tom is survived by his partner, Georgie Garlitz of Gorham; three daughters, Rebekah Koroski of Naples, Angela Koroski of Sidney and Jamie Kelley of Gorham; five grandchildren and one great grandchild; an older brother, Paul Koroski of Lisbon Falls; along with aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life for family and friends will be held in Gorham on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020.

Arrangements are by Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral home and Cremation, 13 Portland Road, Buxton (Bar Mills).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please make a donation to Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Dr, Scarborough, ME.

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The Town of Casco is getting right down to business, holding its special town meeting during the first week of the New Year.

Both Warrant Articles involve budgetary items — on-going improvements at the Memorial Park and ballfields, and the purchase of a new ambulance.

The Special Town Meeting begins at 6 p.m., a half hour before the regular meeting of the Casco Board of Selectmen.

Warrant Article No. 3 is whether or not to appropriate funds ($305,000) for an ambulance to replace the one that should have been retired from the fleet about a year and a half ago.

Warrant Article No. 2 is whether or not to use $575,000 from the Unassigned Fund Balance to complete upgrades at Memorial Park in 2020 and

2021.

If the Memorial Park funding vote sounds familiar to some residents, that’s because it is.

At the annual town meeting 2019, the majority of voters favored taking out a bond to pay for the remaining improvements at the Memorial Park. The amount of the bond that was approved by voters earlier this year is slightly less than $1 million, or precisely $954,515. Prior to that town meeting that already happened, the bond had been recommended by the Casco Finance Committee as a way to pay for the Memorial Park MEETING, Page 5A

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — There is nothing wrong with trying to be a little more business friendly.

After all, having the right businesses in a town fosters a varied and vibrant community. Plus, local businesses help shift the tax burden from private residents.

This year, the Casco Planning Board will consider reducing the frontage required for a commercial lot to have entrances on major roadways. A proposed ordinance amendment should take shape before Casco’s annual town meeting in June. The board is consid-

ering reducing the frontage requirement for all commercial lots to 200 feet. Currently, minor roads or internal roads must adhere to 200 feet of frontage, while the ordinance states that commercial lots off routes 302, 121, and 11 require 300 feet of frontage for entrances.

“We are the only town that has that much restriction on road frontage,” said Planning Board member Ray Grant, who stated that 300 feet is “a bit excessive.”

The towns north and south of Casco “are probably less than 200 feet, by the looks of what is being developed TO HELP, Page 5A

(Continued from Page 1A) precedent. Once you issue one [a consent agreement] for six inches, and then two feet, and then five feet, and then it is out of control,” Seymour said.

Selectman Holly Hancock, who was also at the meeting, said, “It’s getting to be a regular agenda item.”

Seymour said, “I am guessing that most of these consent agreements are on lakefront properties.”

Sirois confirmed that most of the consent pacts are lakefront and are for private properties. There have not been any for commercial properties.

Plummer testified that this ordinance was impor-

tant, given how frequently the board was doing consent agreements for nonconforming structures in the shoreland zone. “This one step will alleviate all of the problems. This one step should set us in the right track, moving forward,” he said.

Seymour wrapped up the agenda item, stating that people need to hire a surveyor instead of using online applications. “The difficulty is there are a lot of online tools that people think they can use to qualify as surveys. They could be 10 feet off or a foot off. All these are great tools, but it still requires a field survey.”

(Continued from Page 3A) we need to do to support the education of our kids. What don’t we have in place, what oversight that needs to take place? To transfer $200,000, people have done a fantastic job….There are a lot of moving parts.”

Directors approved the transfer; Nguyen opposed.

In other board news: • Bridgton officials met with SAD 61 leaders regarding the possible location of pump station alternatives on Stevens Brook

Elementary School property for the town’s expanded wastewater system project.

Possible locations are in the green space where the gazebo is currently located (just as one makes the right turn on Frances Bell Road) or in the area where a grove of shrubbery exists to the far left of the bus circle area.

• Lake Region High School is one of four schools to receive a grant to improve behavior health support and reduce substance use. Principal Maggie Thornton recently met with Opportunity Alliance officials to learn how to collect data and work with students. In regards to vaping, Thornton reported that students who dislike vaping are “becoming extremely frustrated” and are making attempts to “take the bathrooms back.” At least once a day, Thornton said officials are investigating some sort of vaping incident.

• Directors accepted a $5,000 donation from the Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust to Lake Region High School athletics.

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(Continued from Page 1A) Innovation Lab. Fundraising continues.

• People always shape the news, and 2019 was no different. There were changes in the guard — Matt Markot became the new Loon Echo Land Trust director, succeeding Thom Perkins, while Erika Rowland was selected the new Greater Lovell Land Trust executive director.

Retirement called for longtime Casco Town Manager David Morton (who was succeeded by Courtney

O’Donnell), as well as local business owners Judith Evergreen of Craftworks along with Phil and Marlise Libby of Sportshaus.

• There were moments when people stood up for others — Lake Region seniors fought for a homeschooled student’s chance to march and cross the stage with them (it failed); and some Molly Ockett School female students shaved their heads in support of a friend battling cancer; and a Denmark family still holds out hope that one day they will

find answers to what happened to their son, Tony Torres, who disappeared years ago.

• Despite plenty of negativity across the country, local people showed what kindness can achieve — serving meals at the Community Kettle, volunteering at local food pantries (whose numbers continue to swell over 100 families per week being helped), and helping with or donating to drives to assist families struck by illness or tragedy.

What does 2020 have in store? Stay tuned.

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Casco town meeting

(Continued from Page 4A) improvement.

After town meeting in June 2019, a new town manager took the helm.

One of the many things Casco Town Manager Courtney O’Donnell worked on was an alternate way to pay for Memorial Park reno-

vations without taking out a bond thus saving the town the cost of interest as well as a debt on the books.

During a presentation in early November, O’Donnell said it was her professional opinion that bonding is a last resort. Bonding should be done for large projects that

cannot be paid for through some other means, she said.

On the flip side of the coin, the town has a healthy Unassigned Fund Balance (UFB).

The UFB is sometimes referred to as the general fund. Essentially, it is a MEETING, Page 6A

‘Toy’ request brought forth ordinance talks (Continued from Page 1A) The Naples Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) will also be on hand.

The ORC has been particularly busy this year as it worked on a couple ordinances dealing with the permits that businesses are granted to have outdoor music and other sources of live entertainment during the year. During the process of re-writing those ordinances, the ORC invited business-owners to the meetings to get input and shape the ordinance changes.

The resulting documents are the Outdoor Gathering Ordinance and the Entertainment Ordinance.

The most recent public hearings for those two ordinances was Dec. 18. Essentially, the permitting process for both the Outdoor Gathering permit and the Entertainment Permit becomes the selectmen’s responsibility.

ORC Chairman Skip Meeker summed up the Outdoor Gathering Ordinance.

What: Public Hearings for proposed ordinance amendments and moratoriums When: Monday, 6 p.m.

Where: Naples Town Hall “The outdoor gathering was designed to protect the town during major events, large groups of people on private land or public land, festivals, and concerts. [It is designed] to help the town deal with parking, lighting, restrooms, make sure it is safe — firemen on call, rescue on call,” Meeker said.

Naples Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Renee Carter said the Outdoor Gathering Ordinance also addresses the signs and banners used to promote these gatherings.

“We decided signs for events of large gatherings should be approved through the select-board versus the Sign Ordinance,” Carter said.

“We put a limit on signs.

They can have five 32-foot signs.”

There is also a time limit when the signs need to be taken down after an event ends to prevent area of town from getting cluttered with signs, she said.

In the Entertainment Ordinance, the town is proposing a decibel limit of 70 decibels measured up to 200 feet away.

Regarding an Adult Entertainment Ordinance — that has yet to be written.

Residents will be voting on a moratorium instead.

This past spring or summer, a potential businessowner called the town office and asked about bringing into town a store that sold sex toys and other products geared toward adults, according to Naples Selectman Jim Grattelo.

Almost immediately, the selectmen passed a moratorium to put a halt to this type of businesses until an ordinance was written, he said. The moratorium buys that town

Rules eyed to help businesses (Continued from Page 4A) there,” he said, “That’s why we are not having any development. That is cutting into our tax base.”

The board discussed the ordinance during its meeting on Dec. 9 and in January, it will be looking at the frontage requirements for commercial lots in other towns’ ordinances.

Planning board member Stan Buchanan spoke on public safety issues of the current ordinance. “We have the ones that are more (feet) that are

on very busy highways. And, if you reduce it (the frontage) every so often you could have more businesses, which could create a traffic hazard,” he said.

Casco Town Planner Jim Seymour addressed that.

“The difficulty we have is the depth of the commercial zone itself doesn’t tend to have a lot of” flexibility,” he said.

Casco Code Enforcement Officer Alex Sirois spoke about the entrance permits granted by the Maine Department of Transportation

(DOT). “We have small lots that cannot get entrance permits from the DOT. Just because we reduce the size of the road requirements and someone might be able to split off a few lots, that doesn’t guarantee they’ll get an entrance permit for someRULES, Page 8A

EPITOME OF SPIRIT OF THE COMMUNITY — The Bridge Crossing program, located in Bridgton, recently received the Program Spirit of the Community Award from the North American Family Institute (NFI). Program Director, Amy Siebert, and her team work with young children, ages 5 to 13, creating connections between the children and their families. When considering who should receive the Program Spirit of the Community Award, it was clear that the Bridge Crossing program was the epitome of what the award means. Pictured left to right are: Paul Dann, PhD, executive director of NFI North, Inc.; Amy Siebert, program director at Bridge Crossing; Susan Robbins, nurse at Bridge Crossing; Donny White, clinician at Bridge Crossing; and Dr. Yitzhak Bakal, president and founder of the North American Family Institute. some time to draft an appropriate ordinance to determine where this type of business might best be located, he said.

Another document that is part of the public hearings on Monday is: The Marine Safety Division Enforcement Ordinance. This ordinance was accidentally overlooked when the department was beefed up last summer. People will be allowed to make comments on this ordinance during the public hearing.

If the ordinance passes at Special Town Meeting, it will allow the Naples Marine Safety Department to not only enforce rules on the water but also to collect fines in the courtroom.

To view to proposed ordinance amendments and moratoriums, go to the homepage of the Town of Naples website, that is townofnaples. org Scroll down to the blue box on the right-hand side and under ‘Public Notices & News’ is a link for the proposed ordinances for special town meeting. Also, copies will be available at the time of the public hearings.

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Spirit award (Continued from Page 1A) eling strong boundaries. She is a passionate advocate for families for each of the children in her care with no biological families to live with. Amy fights for these small people who, in her mind, belong at home with a family who can give them the love they deserve.

“When considering people for the 2019 Individual Spirit of the Community award, Amy stands out for many reasons. First and foremost is her genuine love for those she serves daily and those she leads. She goes the extra distance to make sure people feel valued and heard. She seeks input and gives feedback, two of the core values of our NFI mission,” according to Jill Allen, Maine Regional Director at NFI North.

Amy often gives up her evenings and weekends to help coach soccer teams or attend games and is always the child’s loudest and most positive cheerleader. She is a large part of the reason why the same children perform each year in the NAFI talent show and this year will be here again to perform a special song. Amy works tirelessly to value staff, often buying them small gifts or coffee. She has multiple staff who have worked at the program for 20-plus years, which speaks volumes to her leadership.

“We are so very proud of this person for her growth, commitment, and integrity as a leader in our agency,” said Karen Cusano, assistant executive director at NFI North.

NFI North, Inc. is a multi-service agency that provides programming, consultation, and individualized support services to children, youth, families, adults, and seniors in a variety of settings. From high levels of clinical treatment, specialized academic programming, school and day programming, and intensive residential services, to in-home and individualized wraparound services. NFI’s continuum of services are visible throughout rural, suburban, and urban communities across New Hampshire and Maine. NFI North, Inc., is a subsidiary of North American Family Institute, Inc., (NAFI/NFI) and was established as a nonprofit, 501(c)3 corporation in 1992. NFI NORTH’s mission is to inspire and empower people to achieve their full potential so they can live successfully in their own home and own community.

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CRASH — A Fryeburg teen suffered minor injuries on Christmas Eve when her vehicle struck a tree and overturned on West Fryeburg Road. (Photo by FPD)

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FRYEBURG — A 16-year-old became distracted on Christmas Eve morning when a puppy jumped into her lap, resulting in her vehicle striking a tree and overturning on West Fryeburg Road.

Police say the crash occurred at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 24. Fryeburg Police, Fryeburg Fire, Saco Valley Fire and Fryeburg Rescue responded to the 400 block of West Fryeburg Road for the single-vehicle motor vehicle crash.

A 16-year-old female of Fryeburg was operating a red 2009 Toyota Corolla southbound on West Fryeburg Road.

The driver became temporarily distracted when her 8-weekold puppy jumped onto her lap while operating.

The vehicle crossed lanes, struck a tree, and overturned.

The operator was entrapped in the vehicle until other motorists stopped to assist. The operator was treated onscene and released for minor injuries.

West Fryeburg Road was temporarily closed or reduced to one lane while emergency crews tended to the scene.

These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Friday, December 20 7:41 a.m. Harassment complaint on Cross Street.

10:37 a.m. Three-yearold locked herself inside a car at Frances Bell Drive.

As tow company arrived, the child unlocked the door.

10:38 p.m.

Assist United Ambulance staff on Douglassville Road.

Saturday, December 21 12:38 a.m. Missing person complaint on Noncarrow Way. Upon Officer Hammond’s arrival, the individual had returned.

2:55 a.m. Information received regarding theft report.

8:21 a.m. Car-deer collision on Harrison Road.

8:58 a.m. Citizen assist (missing person, but as Officer Swiatek talked with

the caller, she received a message from her daughter.

Sunday, December 22 11:58 a.m. Missing person from a Pond Road residence.

Monday, December 23 3:38 p.m. Simple assault complaint on North High Street; Officer Swiatek responded.

3:52 p.m. Juvenile problem (female jumped out of a car) on Main Street.

5:10 p.m. Agency assist with United Ambulance for subject who overmedicated.

5:02 p.m. Vehicle collided with two deer on South High Street.

7:30 p.m. Attempt to locate driver, who reportedly appeared to be intoxicated.

Tuesday, December 24 11:29 a.m. Suspicious person report on Mountain Road. Officers Muise and Regis found subject was

surveying the property.

1:20 p.m. A vehicle was pulled over after passing another vehicle at 74 mph on Route 302. A breath test was conducted at police headquarters, but the driver’s level was at the legal limit. He was released to a family member.

4:39 p.m. Police were asked to accompany a landlord to check a Burnham Road rental unit, which had a water leak.

5:22 p.m. Custodial issue at Highland Pines Road.

8 p.m. Family dropped off cookies and treats to BPD in appreciation of everything officers do for the community.

9:32 p.m. Following a stop on Kansas Road for speeding, the driver was administered a breath test and then charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.

Wednesday, December 25 10:32 a.m. Criminal trespass and harassment complaint on Warren Street.

Thursday, December 26 8:05 a.m. Caller reported that a customer tried to use a check through a closed account multiple times.

11:58 a.m. A vehicle was hit in the Hannaford parking lot.

2:24 p.m. Traffic hazard (deceased deer) on Kansas Road.

2:27 p.m. Citizen assist on Burnham Road; Sgt. Reese responded.

11:47 p.m. Noise complaint (loud conversation) at a Walker Street apartment.

Police were called again at 1:47 a.m.

Friday, December 27 2:40 a.m. Disturbance (yelling) on Leach Hill Road.

1:01 p.m. Alarm on South Bridgton Road.

These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, December 23 8:33 a.m. Civil matter on Harbor Road.

3;14 p.m. Traffic complaint on Bridgton Road (could not locate).

Tuesday, December 24 12:21 a.m. Assist Oxford County Sheriff’s Office on Pig Street.

6:21 a.m. Alarm at Molly Ockett School investigated.

8:57 p.m. Responding to a complaint on Maple Street, police charged Mitchell E. Brown, 32, of Denmark with violation of a protection order.

Wednesday, December 25 12:31 p.m. Responding

to a suspicious activity report at Fish & Game Road, police charged Robert J. Hebert, 56, of Brownfield with criminal trespass.

5:40 p.m. Traffic complaint on Portland Street.

Thursday, December 26 11:08 a.m. Assist citizen on police headquarters.

3:20 p.m. Suspicious activity on Fish & Game Road.

7:04 p.m. Following a motor vehicle stop at Academy corner on Main Street, police charged a 17-year-old with speeding (30 over the posted limit).

Friday, December 27 9:21 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue at a Main Street apartment.

11:22 a.m. Fraud com-

plaint at Serenity Lane.

1:28 p.m. Assist citizen at police headquarters.

1:36 p.m. Burglary of motor vehicle.

2:39 p.m. Traffic complaint on Serenity Lane; unfounded.

8:10 p.m. Welfare check on Howe Street; unfounded.

9:05 p.m. Non-reportable motor vehicle crash on

Stuart Street.

Saturday, December 28 7:19 a.m. Suspicious activity on Porter Road.

9:10 a.m. Traffic complaint on Main Street.

1:07 p.m. Harassment complaint on Woodland Street.

8:10 p.m. Assist another agency on Eastland Street.

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(Continued from Page 5A) rainy-day fund that towns use for emergency purchases or large-ticket items.

It would be helpful to take the cost of this project from UFB because the town is not using a large amount of money all at once, O’Donnell said. Since the Memorial Park improvements would be done in stages and paid for in stages, the cost would be spread out so it would not impact the cash flow for the town, she said.

If residents at town

meeting opted to pay for Memorial Park using the UFB, the project would not impact the mil rate either.

What is being presented to the voters at the upcoming special town meeting is a savings — $434,961 less than the bond that was approved six months ago.

“By not bonding, we could save close to $434,961 dollars,” O’Donnell said on Nov. 12.

“The amount of money saved by not bonding would be tens of thousands, if not a couple hundred thou-

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The department’s funding request of $305,000 will also utilize the Unassigned Fund Balance.

The chief said he is doing what he can to save the taxpayers money.

In order to offset the cost, the existing ambulance as a trade-in, Cole said.

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Some of the improvements include: a new field behind the baseball field, field lighting, fencing, an irrigation system, landscaping, a gravel walking path and a parking lot with signage.

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Talent collected

Stage is set for ‘Got Talent’ competition, opens Jan. 5 The stage is set for Lake Region Community Theatre’s 7th Annual Lake Region’s Got Talent.

Over 20 acts auditioned at the beginning of December and all moved to the quarterfinals. LRCT is very excited about the variety and caliber of the acts.

The acts have been divided into two quarterfinal groups. The first group of acts performing on Sunday, Jan. 5 include singer Kate Rose (Naples), singer Trinnidy Bradley (Naples), singer Mikayla Tarr (Gray), singer Pamela Sargent (Bridgton), a monologue delivered by Gail Geraghty (Norway), juggler Rick Hagerstrom (Bridgton), singer Dionne Bradley (Naples), singer Lily Dutton (Cape Elizabeth) and singer Payson Avery (Casco).

Performing on Sunday, Jan. 12 are singer Willow

Carter (Fryeburg), singer Sydney Mushrow (Bridgton), singer Lila Damon (Bridgton), comedian Noah Richard (Bridgton), singer Haley Cote (Leeds), Alice Boudreau (Raymond), magician Sam Brown (Naples), singer/guitarist Nick Cohen (Gray) and singer Zoë Daigle (Chatham, N.H.).

All acts will be performing at Lake Region High Schoo in Naples. Performances begin at 2 p.m. quarterfinalists will be judged by a panel of judges and those moving on to the semifinals will be announced after the Jan. 12 quarterfinals. All tickets for the quarterfinals are $5 (children under age 5 are free).

The semifinal is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 19 and the finals on Sunday, Jan. 26 when the audience will be

part of the judging. Tickets for those performances are $5 for children ages 6-12, $7 for students and seniors, and $10 for adults. Children under age 5 are free and are non-voters. All tickets may be purchased at the door.

LRCT hopes the public will attend and support these talented performers as they compete.

Prizes: first place $500, second place $300 and third place $200.

Special thanks to silver sponsor Dielectric and to Krainin Real Estate of Raymond and Naples, SAvery Photography of Casco, Hayes True Value of Bridgton, Greenwood Manor Inn of Harrison, Longview Partners, LLC of Bridgton, Maine Lakes Wedding and Event Florist & Raymond Village Florist of Raymond, and Pure Spa and Studio of Bridgton.

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The Jan. 7 session, entitled “Talking About the Climate Crisis,” will explore how we can discuss the crisis to deepen our knowledge and spur people to action.

Tyler Kidder of the Onion Foundation and the Maine Climate Table — a partnership of over 200 individuals and organizations, will lead the discussion. Kidder comes will tools and techniques to help us learn how

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Hailey Morgan and McKae Curran of Brownfield, Maine are please to announce the birth of their son, Chase, on Dec. 19, 2019 at 12:22 p.m. in Bridgton Hospital, Bridgton, Maine. Grandparents: Sherry and Shawn Morgan of Bridgton, Maine; and Lynn and Tim Curran of GIFT SHOP — American Legion Auxiliary Unit 67 Limington, Maine. Great-grandparents: Betty and Harry of Bridgton joined other units to participate in the Cross of Bridgton, Maine; and Linda Fondsica of Essex Scarborough Veterans Home “Christmas Gift Shop” Junction, Vt. program, which enables the residents to select three gifts and have them wrapped. This is done at no charge to the residents. It is the Auxiliaries’ way to give back to those who gave so much. Pictured left to right are Jenna Pare, Vicki Davenport, Sis Littlefield, Kathy O’Neil, Jody Pike, Liné Mulcahy, and Amy Sherwood.

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The previous sessions have explored the world view of the climate crisis impact, spiritual and ethical perspectives, and local impacts and solutions from the viewpoints of farmers, environmentalists, and wildlife conservationists.

Each session has focused on personal and community actions that can be taken to mitigate the impact of the climate crisis. As the year progresses, these actions will become bolder and more complex as participants work in teams to ensure we make a difference in protecting our environment and leaving the Earth better than we found it.

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CHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATION — Poland High School junior and AllState vocalist Amy Fryda plays the role as Amahl (right) and Raymond resident Erin Gurney as Amahl’s Mother (left) sing the lead roles in Raymond Village Community Church’s Christmas Eve production of “Amahl & the Night Visitors” by Gian Carlo Menotti. Pastor Rev. Nancy Foran (center) leads the congregation in prayer during the Christmas Eve service.

Rules eyed to help Casco businesses (Continued from Page 5A) thing that is that close.”

Seymour mentioned the idea of one road that could lead to multiple businesses.

“The more intriguing question might be: How do we get more commercial lots deeper off Route 302? What could you promote to get the

frontage so it didn’t all utilize individual curb cuts? A road going in with roads going off the main road would use one curb cut instead of multiple curb cuts. How do you promote that philosophy?” he asked the planning board.

Grant answered, “You have to increase the depth of

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all of” the lots.

Seymour continued, “It tends to lead into more dimensions than just road frontage.”

Planning Board member Lynne Potter returned to public safety issues saying, “Along with development, we need to take a look at the roads. People are driving like idiots. And, We really need to keep an eye on the potential for accidents.”

Buchanan asked Seymour and Sirois to research what other towns are doing. “Can we check not just the neighboring towns, but [also] along that Route 302 and 11 corridor — what each town requires. Can you check into that for us?” he asked.

Seymour suggested looking at Poland, Mechanic Falls, and also going back to look into Naples.

Sirois said that both Naples and Raymond have Village Districts that have lower speed limits and

smaller lot sizes that allow for lower minimum frontage requirements.

Grant spoke, using his businesses The Outback Bottle Redemption and Ray’s Barber Shop as examples. “I don’t believe they have one in Raymond. The lot I am on is only 125 feet.

Potter touched on the details of Raymond’s business district. “They added that turning lane in the middle now, which helps reduce accidents,” she said, adding “I think we have to look at the total picture.”

The speed limits in those areas where business entrances are closer is 35 mph, Buchanan said. In the sections of Casco, where the board is considering lowering frontage requirement, have speed limits ranging from 45 to 55 mph.

Town Planner Seymour had the floor. “If you are going to look at that, you

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LOVELL — The Lovell United Church of Christ, 1230 Main St. (Rte. 5) in Lovell, and the thrift shop located in the church basement are temporarily closed. On Dec. 15, there was an unfortunate furnace malfunction in the church, resulting in the loss of heat and water in the building.

Until a new furnace can be installed and the water turned on again, Sunday morning services are being held at 10:30 a.m. in the Parsonage next door to the church. The thrift shop will be closed until further notice (hopefully not too long).

For more information about the Sunday School, please call Carolyn Carter at 928-2080. For further information about church services, programs, and the thrift store, contact the church office at 925-1321 or Pastor Lois Amidon at 925-1207.

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(Continued from Page 6A) 10:25 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Ice House Road.

Sunday, December 29 1:20 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue at Silver Parkway apartment.

2:03 p.m. Traffic complaint on Bridgton Road (town line).

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Jan. 2, 2020, The Bridgton News, Page 1B

Senior Rambles Hiking Trips & Tips

by Allen Crabtree

Mount Langdon “The Denmark Mountain Hiker Microspikes store is now open!” announced Jeff Sturgis. There was a run on hikers who had forgotten their spikes at home or left them in their cars at the church, and several of us (including me) were very appreciative that Jeff usually has several extra pairs of microspikes in his truck. He handed several pairs out, we all “spiked up” and headed off the snowy and icy trail to the Mount Langdon shelter on Dec. 13, 2019.

We had hiked to the Mount Langdon shelter on the western end of the Stanton Ridge only once before, in July 2017. The trail follows old woods roads for much of the way, and from the trailhead to the wilderness boundary we saw tracks of a four-wheeler, who had been there before us. On the trail, we saw bear and coyote scat, moose tracks and what may have been bear tracks.

We left the trail head at 9:25 a.m. on a cold (20 degrees) overcast day with the promise of snow in the air. The slower group of five reached the Mount Langdon shelter at 11:50 a.m. after 2 hours 25 minutes and 3.2 miles of climbing; the faster group of five reached it a short while before. We all appreciated the extra grip that Jeff’s microspikes gave on the trail.

Mount Langdon and the Montalban Ridge The long Montalban Ridge extends south from the summit of Mount Washington nearly all the way to Glen, N.H., and includes nine peaks along the way. Mounts Isolation, Davis, Stairs, Crawford and Resolution are some of these. John T. B. Mudge, in his The White Mountains – Names, Places & Legends (1992) says that Montalban is “the very simple anglicization of the Latin ‘Mons,’ Mountain and ‘Albus,’ White, or White Mountain.”

Mount Langdon (2,423 feet) is north of Mount Stanton and Mount Pickering on the Montalban Ridge. Langdon is located north of the village of Bartlett, NH, and boasts an Adirondack Shelter just below the summit. According to Robert and Mary Hixon (The Place Names of the White Mountains, 1980), Mount Langdon “was at one time named Mt. Blackwell by Lucy Stone Blackwell to honor her husband, Henry B. Blackwell. In 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club renamed the peak to honor Dr. Samuel Langdon, president of Harvard College, and joint author with Col. Blanchard of a map of New Hampshire.”

Much of the Mount Langdon trail follows an old road until reaching the boundary of the Presidential Range – Dry River Wilderness Area. After that the trail becomes narrower, but other than the steady rate of climb, it is fairly easy going with no rock or ledge scrambles. After topping the Oak Ridge at 2.2 miles the trail then descends somewhat steeply to the col between Oak Ridge and Mount Parker at 2.5 miles, leaving the Wilderness Area.

The trail to the shelter is nearly level.

The trail from the shelter to the summit of Mount Langdon is the Mount Stanton trail, and is an additional 0.8 miles. The summit of Mount Langdon is wooded and

DENMARK Mountain Hikers at the Mount Langdon shelter.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree)

A LARGE BURL on a tree on the Mount Langdon POSSIBLE TRACKS of a bear on the Mount (Photo by Allen Crabtree) trail.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree) Langdon trail. viewless, although there are limited views from ledges on the east side of the summit. We opted not to continue to Mount Langdon’s summit and left that peak to be bagged another time.

Our timing for the hike was perfect, as the snow started to fall in earnest once we got to the trailhead. We all gave our borrowed microspikes back to Jeff and he put them back in the “bank” in his truck till someone forgets theirs on some future hike.

Mount Langdon is in Carroll County, Bartlett, N.H. Difficulty – Moderate to the shelter Trail Distance – 3.2 miles to the shelter

Hiking time – 2.5 hours to the shelter Elevation – 2,423 feet Vertical gain – 2,050 feet Coordinates – 44°06’30”N 71°16’20” W Topo Map- USGS Bartlett 7.5-minute quad Directions to the trailhead – Take US 302 from North Conway into the village of Bartlett. At the four-corner intersection of US 302 and Bear Notch Road, turn right (north) onto River Street. Cross the bridge over the Saco River, turn left and the parking lot for the Mount Langdon trailhead is immediately on the right. There is room for four to six cars in the parking lot.

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GET OUTDOORS AND ENJOY A HIKE — Winter walking through Pondicherry Park in Bridgton.

First Monday Pondicherry walk Everyone is invited to join Loon Echo Land Trust for a lunchtime walk through Pondicherry Park on Monday, Jan. 6, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

There is no particular agenda and the route will be determined on the day based on the interests and abilities of participants.

Loon Echo is aiming to

have this walk become a regular event on the first Monday of each month during 2020.

As usual, all LELT outdoor events are subject to

change due to weather conditions. Please check www. lelt.org or the Loon Echo Facebook page for current updates and for more information call 647-4352.

Wardens caution about thin ice The Maine Warden Service is urging people to use caution before venturing out onto any ice covering Maine’s waterways.

Many of Maine’s lakes and ponds only have a thin ice cover and ice conditions vary greatly throughout the state. While ice conditions may be safe in some spots, it can be very dangerous in others. The Maine Warden Service is recommending that people check the thickness of any ice before venturing out for any activity on frozen water.

If you must go on the ice, the Maine Warden Service offers these ice safety tips: • Never guess the thickness of the ice — check it! Check the ice in several different places using an auger or some other means to make a test hole and determine the thickness. Make several, beginning at the shore, and continuing as you go out. Check the ice with a partner, so if something

does happen, someone is there to help you. If you are doing it alone, wear a lifejacket.

• If ice at the shoreline is cracked or squishy, stay off! Watch out for thin, clear, or honeycombed ice. Dark snow and dark ice are other signs of weak spots.

• Avoid areas with currents, around bridges and pressure ridges. Wind and currents can break ice.

• Parents should alert children of unsafe ice in their area, and make sure that they stay off the ice. If they insist on using their new skates, suggest an indoor skating rink.

If you break through the ice, remember: • Don’t panic.

• Don’t try to climb out immediately — you will probably break the ice again. Reach for solid ice.

• Lay both arms on the unbroken ice and kick hard. This will help lift your

body onto the ice. Once on the ice, roll, don’t walk, to safety.

• To help someone who has fallen through the ice, lie down flat and reach with a branch, plank, or rope or form a human chain. Don’t stand. After securing the victim, wiggle backwards to the solid ice.

Test your hoop skills

There will be a free free-throw shooting competition, as well as a “hot shot” event on Sunday, Jan. 5 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lake Region High School gym.

The Knights of Columbus Bridgton/ Fryeburg Council 11376 will present HOOP SKILLS, Page 2B

The highlight was the school record in the Girls’ Sprint Medley Relay. Julia Murch (200m), Isabella Wears (200m), Kaitlyn Plummer (400m), and Leah Plummer (800m) broke the school record of 5:02.16 set in 2005.

Their time today was an impressive 4:56.74 at the New Year’s Relay held Saturday, Dec. 28 at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham.

GIRLS’ RESULTS 55 Meters: Julia Murch 8.53 (PR), Kaitlyn Plummer 8.69 (PR), Julia O’Kane 9.16 (PR), Madison Pond 9.54, Rachel Lake 10.06.

Sprint Medley: Julia Murch 31.7, Isabella Wears 32.6, Kaitlyn Plummer 1:15.8, Leah Plumer 2:36.6; 4:56.74 4X200 Meters: Madison Pond 37.6, Madison Martin 37.2, Rachel Lake 36.9, Leah Plummer 28.9 (PR); 2:20.57 High Jump: Leah Plummer 4-6, (PR), provisional state meet qualifying mark Shot Put: Madison Martin 19-9.75, Julia O’Kane 18-10.75 (PR) LAKER TRACK, Page 2B

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Fryeburg Academy indoor track results from last Saturday’s New Year’s Relay held at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham: GIRLS’ RESULTS 55 Meters: Jenn L’Hommedieu 7.88, Bridget O’Neil 8.25, Luna Barrionuevo 8.55, Nyla Charest 8.66, Caileigh Crowe 8.90; wt 7.89 55 Meter Hurdles: 10. Livia DeVries 11.22; wt 9.10 4X200 Relay: 8. FA 2:05.03; 16. Fryeburg 2:14.74; wt 1:53.00 1600 Sprint Medley: 5. Fryeburg 5:02.78; 8. Fryeburg 5:10.91; wt 4:27.50 BOYS’ RESULTS 55 Meters: Joseph Jensen 7.67, Marces Barrienuevo 8.19, Padric McGrath 8.44, Sebastion Drosa, 8.97, Brody McGrath 9.23, Mason Whitaker 10.12; wt 6.46 One Mile: 43. Derek Maxim 5:32.95; wt 4:26.18 4X200 Relay: 15. Fryeburg 1:56.18; wt 1:33.74 1600 Sprint Medley: 15. Fryeburg 4:40.28; wt 3:46.73 Shot Put Relay: 23. Padric McGrath 32-0.50, 26. Mason Whitaker 29-5.25, 30. Brody McGrath 27-9;wt 49-11.

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Nurse receives Hero Award

ROTARY CLUB AWARDS CITIZENS OF MONTH — Lake Region High School seniors Savannah Mullins (left) and Leah Clavette and their families joined the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotarians at their weekly meeting on Dec. 19 to receive certificates and gift cards as part of their Citizen of the Month awards. The two seniors exemplify Service and Academic Achievement, attributes the Rotary Club looks for in Lake Region High School seniors when presenting this award. The young women were acknowledged by Rotarians and by their families for the contribution they have made and will make in the future. Both will continue their education in Maine. Making the presentation was Rotary Club president Carol Madsen. The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club meets on the first, third and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7 a.m. at the Bridgton Community Center. For more information about the Club visit the website at lakeregionrotary.com or the Facebook Page.

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The trees will be used to (Continued from Page 1B) Here’s how it works: feed a local goat herd, so BOYS’ RESULTS Place your tree at the end organizers will be unable to 55 Meters: Ethan Colson 7.77 (PR), Keegan Owens of your driveway by 9 a.m. accept trees that have been 8.07 (PR), Carter Hall 8.15, Matt Fitzpatrick 8.18, Sanjay on Jan. 11. Mail your dona- flocked or sprayed with Tucker 8.44, Connor Lavoie 8.56, Josiah England 8.58, tion ($5 to $10 per tree but anything, or have tinsel, Logan Buchanan 8.96 all donations welcome) in nails, wire or other décor 4X200 Meters: Ethan Colson 27.4 (PR), Sanjay Tucker check form made out to on them.

29.6 (PR), Nick Peterson 28.4, Keegan Owens 28.5 (PR); 1:53.93 Matt Fitzpatrick 30.4, Logan Buchanan 33.0, Connor Lavoie 31.2, Josiah England 30.1; 2:04.68 Long Jump: Nick Peterson 17-2, Carter Hall 12-6 (Continued from Page 1B) Triple Jump: Nick Peterson 35-10.75 the free-throw shooting competition for boys and girls ages Shot Put: Alex Kuvaja 26-3.5 (PR), Scott DelVecchio 9 to 14. Winners progress through the local, district and 25-5.5 (PR), Sanjay Tucker 23-7 (PR) state competitions.

The Maine Recreation Parks Association teaming up with the Maine Red Claws will hold a Hot Shot event for boys and girls ages 9 to 15. Hot Shot involves shooting from five “hot spots” marked on one end of the basketball court. The competition tests each contestant’s speed, shooting, dribbling and rebounding ability.

Registration day of the events only required for participation. Winners must provide proof of age before being declared the official winner.

No practice shooting will be allowed on the court during the contests.

Questions? Contact Bridgton Rec Director Gary Colello at 647-1126 or e-mail rec@bridgtonmaine.org for more information.

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Trisha Dubois, RN, WCC, OMS, Wound Resource Nurse at Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice (Androscoggin) was awarded the inaugural staff hospice award, the 2019 Hospice Hero Award, at a recent Hospice Grand Rounds meeting.

The nomination is made through Androscoggin’s leadership and hospice clinicians.

Hospice & Palliative Tricia Dubois Care Director, Karen Flynn, RN said, “This award is the first of its kind. Trisha received an overwhelming positive regard from her colleagues for her expertise in wound care, patient advocacy, and her nurturing presence with patients and their families, as well as her established trust with other members of the care team.”

The Hospice Hero Award is presented to an employee at Androscoggin who demonstrates exceptional support and collaboration with hospice clinicians to ensure hospice patients and their family care providers receive the highest quality of compassionate end-of-life care.

AHHH provides care in nine counties, and the Bridgton area is part of that coverage zone.

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New director at Memorial

NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — Timothy L. Kershner brings more than 20 years’ experience in marketing and communications to Memorial Hospital as its new director of communications and public affairs on Jan. 20, 2020. Currently the director of strategic communications at Penn State University in Altoona, Penn., Kershner’s experience dates to 1999 when he joined Alvernia College in Reading, Penn., as communications director. Since Timothy L. Kershner, new that time, he has worked in director of communicahigher education as a comtions and public affairs at munications and marketing Memorial Hospital. professional with increasing responsibility, including five years at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, N.H. Kershner replaces Kathy Bennett, who left Memorial earlier this year to pursue a career as an independent marketing and communications consultant. In his new role, Tim will be responsible for external and internal communicaDIRECTOR, Page 3B

New nursing officer at MH

NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — Registered Nurse Kris Dascoulias was the First Baby born at Memorial Hospital in 1972 and now, after working at the hospital in many roles over 25 years, she has been named as the new Chief Nursing Officer.

The Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for overseeing and representing over 120 nurses and staff at the hospital. level.”

The hospital aims to provide the highest level of nursing care every day. Nursing Kris Dascoulias is the new staffing is a challenge at Chief Nursing Officer at Memorial Hospital NURSING, Page 3B

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The Lodge is still a gem 110 years later LOVELL — There are so many pleasant points from which to view Kezar Lake, but it is widely known that these nine miles of water can be accessed from very few points along the lake’s crenulated shoreline.

Tucked away on the eastern shore is a grand, dark-

green shingled, turreted, three-story, nearly 110-yearold Victorian hotel known for the past century as Farrington’s or the Pleasant Point Inn. Recently renamed The Lodge at Pleasant Point, it is set in a pine grove on the shore of a sandy private beach affording guests the

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THEN & NOW — An old postcard above shows Farrington’s in Center Lovell dated 1936, while a more current photo with all the upgrades shown below.

THE LODGE AT PLEASANT POINT Website: thelodgeatpleasantpoint.com Address: 149 Pleasant Point Rd, Lovell, ME 04051 Phone: 207-925-3008 best views of Kezar’s middle bay and the foothills of the White Mountains.

Watching through the large Lodge windows or from Adirondack chairs on the wide porch, you might hear the tooting of a small private steamboat touring the lake while it dodges rafts of loons. As Kezar Lake widens into the upper bay to the north, guests can see distant speedboats and sailboats.

Inside The Lodge, 1911 is engraved into the massive granite mantle. This was the year Earnest Hatch built the Inn for William Farrington.

Tents on platforms and out-

houses were the first accommodations available for summer guests. Ladies dressed in long cotton dresses or woolen swimsuits were seated under parasols.

In the 1930s, the tents were replaced by cottages, which are now privately owned.

The Lovell Historical Society has a guest book from August of 1930 with a signature of a couple honeymooning at Farrington’s.

Back then, the cost of a week’s vacation was less than the cost of a single night now. The lodge served informal meals, often at waterside, with guests dining in their bathing suits. The summer help bunked upstairs in the Lodge. The staff would come around in the evenings to light the cabin fires.

They also guided canoe trips down the Saco River that included barbecues at sandy turnouts. Golf was offered and still is at Lake Kezar Country Club just a few miles down Route 5.

In 2019, Scott and Beth terests to make Lovell their Cooper decided to buy the new home. The Coopers alPleasant Point Inn and move ternately credit or blame to Lovell from Reading, THE LODGE, Page 6B Pa. With daughter Brianna and husband Nick Kemp, the family is expanding as they are expecting their first child and the Cooper’s second grandchild. Together, the four have pooled their considerable and varied in(Continued from Page 2B) tions, making sure patients, employees, and the community are aware of Memorial Maelah Nadeau of Raymond has been named to the Hospital’s work on behalf Nazareth College (Rochester, N.Y.) Dean’s List for the fall of the Mount Washington 2019 semester. A student’s grade point average must be at Valley community. least 3.5 or above, and they must complete 12 credit hours “Memorial Hospital is of graded work that semester in order to be included on the an organization that has Dean’s List at Nazareth. long-delivered great care, and coming here to tell that story and keep the organization connected to its patients and the larger community is 132 Main Street, Bridgton, Maine 04009 a tremendous opportunity,” 207-647-5551 • Toll Free 1-888-400-9858 said Kershner. “With the www.obergagency.com backing of MaineHealth, the region’s premier health system, the future is very bright Wishing You here, and I’m excited to be a A Safe & Very part of it.”

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TENTS at Farrington’s in Center Lovell. This postcard was dated 1942.

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(Continued from Page 2B) many hospitals, especially rural ones, so Dascoulias will focus on recruitment including holding open houses and using a recruiter to promote Memorial at job fairs. She also hopes to work with local colleges and high school to develop a plan to work with students to get them interested in nursing as a career through internships and clinical rotations.

In addition to hiring new nurses, Dascoulias will work to ensure units are fully staffed and promote incentives to maintain quality staff.

Kris says she likes being in her own community and taking care of people she knows. She thinks the Mount Washington Valley is a great place to be and she looks forward to helping the community.

For more information about nursing careers at Memorial Hospital, visit www.memorialhospitalnh. org/jobs

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fennel fronds 2 teaspoons drained capers (optional) Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon), to taste Black pepper, to taste Preparation: In a small bowl combine shallot, lemon zest and juice.

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In a large bowl combine parsley, celery stalks and leaves, radishes, fennel bulb and fronds, and capers. Toss in dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle in more oil and lemon juice, if necessary.

The Bridgton Winter Farmers’ Market is located in the basement of the old Methodist Church at 214 Main St., from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday until April 18, 2020. SNAP/EBT always accepted — double your SNAP dollars with our Harvest Bucks program, stop by and ask how. For a full list of vendors visit https://www.facebook.com/BridgtonFarmersMarket/ or e-mail bridgtonfarmersmarket.me@gmail.com

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This is a really beautiful salad — zesty, crisp and fresh.

It makes a colorful accompaniment to a holiday table in the winter and also as a summer salad with almost all the ingredients available at the Bridgton Farmers Market. So, it is special all year round. If you can find the watermelon radish it becomes a standout salad your family and guests will not forget. The secret is to slice the vegetables thin, thin, thin. A mandoline makes this task easier. Just be careful with your fingers!

Fennel and Celery Herb Salad (from The New York Times) Ingredients: Note: all vegetables should be sliced using a mandolin, if possible 1 small shallot, very thinly sliced Zest of 1 Meyer lemon 4 teaspoons Meyer lemon juice, more as needed ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed for drizzling 4 cups fresh parsley leaves picked off the stems 2 celery stalks, very thinly sliced (1 cup), plus 1/2 cup celery leaves 6 radishes, very thinly sliced (1 cup) ½ fennel bulb, very thinly sliced (1 cup), plus 1/2 cup

CONWAY, N.H. — M&D at Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse will be holding auditions for Matilda the Musical, book by Dennis Kelly and song and lyrics

by Tim Minchin, as directed

by Mary Bastoni. The auditions will take place at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, and Monday, Jan. 13, at 2760 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, N.H. If necessary, callbacks will be held on Jan. 14 and 15.

Performances are Thursday through Sunday, March 26 through April 12, 2020.

Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Matilda the Musical revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers.

She’s unloved by her cruel

parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however — the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!

Parts are available for both children and adults.

Actors should be prepared to do a cold reading from the script, as well as sing a cappella. For more information and a list of available roles, visit www.mdplayhouse. com or call the box office at 603-733-5275.

BRIDGTON — Rooms for rent. $125 per week furnished with Internet. Substance-free building. Call David at 207-321-9908. tf45x

CLASSIFIED DISPLAY ADS Deadline: Friday 4:00 p.m.

CLASSIFIED LINE ADS Deadline: Monday 5:00 p.m.

Classified advertising is sold in this space at the rate of $3.50 for 20 words or less and 15¢ a word over 20. All ads are payable in advance.

Repeats are charged at the same rate as new ads. Ads taken over the phone must be called in by Monday with payment arriving by Tuesday. A charge of $1.00 per week extra is made for the use of a box number if requested. A charge of $1.00 per classified is made if billing is necessary. Cards of Thanks and In Memoriams are charged at the same rate as classified ads. Poetry is charged by the inch.

Classified display is sold at $6.50 per column inch. Classified advertisers must furnish written copy.

The Bridgton News assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertisements other than to reprint that part of any advertisement in which a typographical error occurs. Advertisers will please notify the business office promptly of any errors that may occur, phone 207-647-2851.

BRIDGTON — 2-bedroom 2nd floor apartment. Full kitchen, full bath, living room, bonus storage room. Off-street parking. Water and sewer, trash and snow removal, heating fuel included, too. First and security required. $775 monthly.

603-494-0325. tf38 CASCO — Rooms for rent. $125 per week furnished with Internet and laundry onsite. Call Tommy at 207-595-4946. tf45x

BUSINESS SERVICES

PAINTING & CONTRACTORS — RedoProperties.com. Interior/exterior painting and repairs. Local, experienced and professional. Call/text 207-693-4663 (home).

12t46x EYE CARE — Comprehensive adult and child eye exams. 2-year eyeglasses warranty, contact lenses.

Sacopee Valley Eye Care, 91 Maple Street, Cornish. 207-625-3700. sveyecare.com 15t39x DENMARK HOUSE PAINTING — Since 1980. Interior and exterior painting. Free estimates. Call John Mathews 452-2781. tf40

LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER — Rozzie May Animal Alliance, dedicated spay/neuter nonprofit serving N.H. and Maine. Cats $70-$85.

Dogs at Conway clinic, starting at $125. Military discounts, Sign up online www.RozzieMay.org or call 603-447-1373. tf50

Discriminatory Advertising under the Fair Housing Act The Fair Housing Act of 1968 at 42 U.S.C. 3604(c) makes it unlawful “to make, print, or publish, or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale, or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.

DENMARK SELF-STORAGE 10' x 10' Unit $50.00 per month

207-452-2157

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This week’s puzzle theme:

Best Selling Authors

ACROSS 1. Fresh talk 5. Jet follower 8. Sherlock Holmes’ assignment 12. U in I.C.U. 13. Tiny river 14. Fires 15. Weather ____ 16. *”How to Make an American Quilt” author 17. Distinguishing feature 18. *Master of legal thriller 20. “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay” singer 21. Keyboard key 22. G, in solfa 23. *Master of Western fiction 26. Flavorful rice dish, pl.

30. Former name of Tokyo 31. Broadcasting devices 34. Whiskey without water 35. Dried fruit and spices, in a pie 37. Member of Shoshonean people 38. Discombobulate 39. Drawn to light 40. Young traveler’s inn 42. “____ it or lose it!”

43. Hindu spiritual retreat, pl.

45. Chase away 47. Philosophical system 48. Single-cell protozoan 50. Home on a limb

52. *James Bond creator 54. Cafe option 55. Site of Taj Mahal 56. First queen of Carthage 59. Goes up or down 60. Jiffs 61. What accomplices do 62. 2 aspirin, e.g.

63. Old college one 64. Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday DOWN 1. Blazer or Explorer 2. Baptist leader?

3. *”I ____ The Body Electric” by Whitman or Bradbury 4. Sound setup 5. Like a ballerina 6. “I do” spot 7. Thieve 8. *Master of romance and particularly prolific 9. Palm tree berry 10. Sleigh runners 11. Is, in Paris 13. Podium 14. Counter seat 19. Habituate 22. Female sib 23. Helping theorem 24. Bye, in Castile 25. Calendar unit of time 26. *William Shakespeare or Dr. Seuss 27. Sick and tired 28.

Wrong answer

38. “My wife can vouch adjective 29. *Her every novel was for me,” e.g.

40. Expression of doubt a best-seller place “Just ____” 41. Swellings 32. Abbott and Costello, 58. Pro baseball’s “Master 50. Brussels’ org.

44. Daisy-like bloom Rocky and Bullwinkle, etc.

51. JFK or ORD postings Melvin” 46. Summer shoe 33. “____ all fun and 52. Like Usain Bolt 48. *Master of the dime games...”

53. Hurtful remark 36. *Master of detective novel 54. Dropped drug Solutions Page 8B 49. Bryan Stevenson’s novel 57. Bear’s hibernation

Calendar DENMARK Fri., Jan. 3 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, easy hike, Rattlesnake Mountain (1,035 ft.), Casco. Meet at Denmark Congregational Church 8 a.m. FMI 7562247.

Fri., Jan. 10 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, easy hike, Peary Mountain (984 ft.), Casco. Meet at Denmark Congregational Church 8 a.m. This hike celebrates 10 years the Denmark Mountain Hikers have been hiking the hills and mountains of Western Maine. Bring treats to share on the summit. FMI 756-2247.

WATERFORD Sat., Jan. 4 — Roast turkey supper, 5 – 6:30 p.m., 5 Kezar Road Church, off Rte. 35, across from Melby’s, North Waterford. $10 adults, $5 youth ages 6 – 16, kids 5 and under eat free. Proceeds benefit Waterford World’s Fair. FMI 890-7669 or lscribner33@ gmail.com AREA EVENTS Sat., Jan. 4 — Drum circle, beginners 10 a.m. – noon; advanced 1 p.m., Deering Memorial Community Center, 39 Main St., South Paris. All drums welcome. Potluck lunch at noon, bring dish to share (optional). Sponsored

by Teresia Reiki, supported

by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. FMI 6040323 or 890-2177.

Sat., Jan. 4 — Community potluck lasagna and spaghetti supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., East Sumner. Bring dish to share. No charge but donations accepted. FMI 3882263 or 388-2667.

Tues., Jan. 7 — Women’s Cancer Support Group, noon to 1:30 p.m., Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, 199 Main St., Norway. Bring bag lunch or snack. FMI Jeanne

744-6173.

Wed., Jan. 8 — Yoga Warriors, 3 – 4 p.m., Posabilities, 15 Tannery St., Norway. Gentle yoga for those challenged by cancer.

Preregistration encouraged.

FMI and to register 8900329.

Wed., Jan. 8 — The First Slice — The Restorative Power of Memoir writing workshop, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, 199 Main St., Norway. FMI 890-0329 or www.crcofwm. org Fri., Jan. 10 — Selfreflexology with Karen Tibbetts, 9:30 – 10:3- a.m., Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, 199 Main St., Norway. FMI 890-0329 or www.crcofwm.org Sat., Jan. 11 — Wellness Share, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Deering Memorial Community Center, 39 Main St., South Paris. Potluck lunch at noon, bring dish to share (optional). Sponsored

by Teresia Reiki, supported

by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. FMI 8902177 or 312-9955.

ONGOING WEEKLY DAILY Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trail, Raymond.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon – 1 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton. O/D MONDAYS Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 – 10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street.

FMI 647-2402.

Taoist Tai Chi beginner class, 9 – 10:30 a.m., 41 Depot St., Bridgton.

Sebago Food Pantry, 9:30 – 11 a.m. (also 4 – 6 p.m. on 4th Mon.) Nazarene Church, Rte. 114. FMI 7875105.

Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. – noon, Lovell United

Hubka Construction, Inc. Building Contractor

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MONITOR

Chandel Associates Accounting, Taxes Audits, Full Service Payroll 3 Elm St., Bridgton Office 647-5711 Jones & Matthews, PA Certified Public Accountants Accounting and taxes Roosevelt Trail Prof. Bldg.

Route 302, Bridgton 647-3668 cpas@maine.com

CARPETING Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Carpet and Flooring Sales and Installation 21 Sandy Creek Rd., Bridgton 647-5562 800-310-5563

CHIMNEY LINING The Clean Sweep LLC Chimney Cleaning Service Supaflu and Stainless Steel Chimney lining and relining Dana Richardson 935-2501

CLEANING SERVICES

WAM-ALARM Systems Installation, Service, Monitoring Burglar-Fire-Temperature Sensors Free Security Survey 647-2323

Servicemaster Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452

Jones Appliance Service/Repair LLC Quality service you deserve All major brands jonesappliances@aol.com 647-4432

TLC Home Maintenance Co. Professional Cleaning and Property Management Housekeeping and much more 583-4314

COMPUTERS

Grammy Geek ATTORNEYS Tech support for seniors (jr.’s too) 1-1 support at your home Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA Malware & virus removal/PC repair 110 Portland St., Fryeburg, ME 04037 Free pick-up & delivery 207-310-0289 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com Naples Computer Services PC repair/upgrades – on-site service Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA Virus and spy-ware removal 132 Main St. Home and business networking P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 Video security systems 647-8360 71 Harrison Rd., Naples 207-693-3746 Hastings Malia, PA 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-2061 www.hastings-law.com

CARETAKERS Caretake America Managing and Patrolling Kevin Rogers, Owner/Manager Rte. 35, Naples 693-6000

CARPENTRY Robert E. Guy General Carpentry – Additions Repairs – Remodeling www.bobguy@myfairpoint.net Harrison 743-5120 239-4804 (cell)

– 6:30 p.m., VFW Hall, 176 Waterford Rd. FMI Sandy Swett 647-3384.

Al-Anon Bridgton, 7 p.m. Newcomers Meeting, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Open Meeting, St. Joseph Catholic Church.

All Recovery Meeting, noon, Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage.

FMI 803-8707.

AA Step Mtgs., 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

WEDNESDAYS Free Breakfast and Fellowship, 7:30 – 9 a.m., Naples United Methodist Church, Village Green, (snow date Friday, same time). FMI 693-6594.

Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 – 10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street.

FMI 647-2402.

Taoist Tai Chi beginner class, 9 – 10:30 a.m., 41 Depot St., Bridgton.

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SALES, SERVICE INSTALLATION Raymond, ME 627-2260

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Bridgton Community Center.

Cards/Board games, noon – 2:30 p.m., Harrison Fire Station Community Room.

Creative Writing, 1 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 803-8707.

Adult Knitting and Needlecraft, 1 – 3 p.m., Bridgton Public Library.

FMI 647-2472.

Scrabble Club, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Soldiers Memorial Library, Hiram.

FMI 625-4650.

Harrison Food Bank, 1:30 – 6:30 p.m., VFW Post, 176 Waterford Rd. LEGO Club, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

Storybook Club, 4 – 5:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

Yarn Junkies, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Casco Public Library.

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Tunes for Tots, 10 – 11 a.m., Bridgton Public Library.

Naples Food Pantry, 10 – 11:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, Village Green. FMI 595-2754.

Technology Help, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Bridgton Public Library.

Storytimes, 10:30 a.m., Casco Public Library, 5 Leach Hill Rd, Casco.

Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Naples Public Library, 940 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Naples. FMI 693-6841.

All Recovery Meeting, 11 a.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage.

FMI 803-8707.

Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Methodist Church, 98 Main St., FMI 647-4476.

Community Lunch, noon, Sebago Nazarene Church, $3.50 suggested donation.

Bridge, 12:15 p.m.,

Monitor, Toyotomi & Rinnai

e-mail: hubkainc@myfairpoint.net 207-647-2299 • FAX 207-647-2220 Terry Hubka Milo Blodgett Drew Laperle

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE?

SANTA’S ELVES helped the children shop for gifts for their families at the 12th Annual Santa’s Workshop held at Sebago’s Old Town Hall. A few pictured here are Wendy Newcomb, Claudia Lowe, Mary McKinnon and Anne McMahon.

LAKE REGION Authorized Dealer

Repairs Remodeling Custom Homes

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Church of Christ.

Chair yoga, 10 – 11 a.m., Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main St., Harrison. Sponsored by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine.

Yarn Activity Groups, 1 – 3 p.m. Caswell Conservancy Center, Main Street, Harrison.

Bridge, 1 p.m., Bradley St., Fryeburg. Runs yearround.

Cribbage, 2 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

All Recovery Meeting, 3 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 803-8707.

Kids After School Book Club, 3:30 p.m., Harrison Village Library, 4 Front St. FMI 583-2970.

Bible Study, 6:30 p.m., Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. Parental Guilt support group meeting, 7 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 803-8707.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. ODLH Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

TUESDAYS Taoist Tai Chi continuing class, 9 – 11 a.m., Harrison Congregational Church.

Jeanette’s Free Clothing Closet, 9 – 11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, Bridgton.

Veteran Service Officer Kelly Ela office hours, 9 a.m. – noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Tai Chi Maine, 10 a.m., set practice, Town Hall, Bridgton.

Chickadee Quilters, 10 a.m., Bridgton Community

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THIS SPACE CAN BE YOURS Call 647-2851 for details or e-mail bnews@roadrunner.com

CONTRACTORS Quality Custom Carpentry From start to finish and from old to new Jeff Juneau Naples 207-655-5903

DANCE INSTRUCTION The Ballroom Dance - Exercise - Yoga - Aikido Main St., Harrison, Maine 207-583-6964

DENTAL SERVICES Bridgton Dental Associates Dr. Paul Cloutier Complete dental care 138 Harrison Rd., Bridgton www.bridgtondental.com 207-647-8052

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FLOORING Bolsters Decorating Center Carpet – vinyl – ceramic Always free decorating consulting bolsters@megalink.net 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202

FOUNDATIONS Henry’s Concrete Construction Foundations, Slabs, Floors Harrison Tel. 583-4896

“Your on time every time electricians” Southern Maine Retirement Services 221 Portland Rd., Bridgton Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans 647-3664 Life and Senior Dental Insurance www.mciverelectric.net 150 Main St., Bridgton 207-647-2900 R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor 24 hour Emergency Service INTERIOR DESIGN Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882 Universal Designz Consulting – Design David K. Moynihan Decorating – Aging in Place Master Electrician www.UniversalDesignzMaine.com Licensed ME & NH 207-754-0730 Bridgton 647-8016

Snow’s Excavation Complete site work Foundations-Septic-Lots cleared 207-647-2697

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OIL DEALERS Dead River Co. Range & Fuel Oil Oil Burner Service Tel. 647-2882, Bridgton

SELF-STORAGE Bridgton Storage 409 Portland Rd. 28 units & 4000’ open barn Bridgton 272-8085

PAINTING CONTRACTORS JB Self Storage RedoProperties.com Interior/Exterior painting & repairs Local, experienced & professional Call/text 207-693-4663 (Home)

Rt. 5, Lovell, Maine Monthly/yearly secure storage 207-925-3045

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

Webber Painting & Restoration Dyer Septic Interior/exterior painting & repairs GARAGE DOORS Waterfront specialists – Free estimates Septic systems installed & repaired Roberts Overhead Doors Fully insured – References 207-831-8354 Site work-emergency service-ecofriendly 1-877-250-4546 207-583-4546 Commercial/residential – free estimates Now offering Master Card & Visa PLUMBING & HEATING SURVEYORS 207-595-2311

Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA HEATING Complete comprehensive oral hygiene care Infants – Seniors Bass Heating Most dental insurances, MaineCare Oil Burner Service 647-4125 bdhc@myfairpoint.net Sales and Installations Mountain View Dentistry Waterford (207) 595-8829 Dr. Shilo Annis, DMD Cosmetic/restorative & Family Dentistry INSULATION 207-647-3628 MountainViewDentistryMaine.com Western Me. Insulation Inc Batts, blown or foamed DOCKS Over 30 yrs. experience Free estimates – fully insured Great Northern Docks, Inc. 7 days a week – 693-3585 Sales & Service Route 302, Naples INSURANCE 693-3770 1-800-423-4042 www.greatnortherndocks.com Ace Insurance Agency Inc. Home and Auto ELECTRICIANS 43 East Main Street D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons Denmark 1-800-452-0745 Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor Residential/Commercial/Industrial Chalmers Ins. Agency Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire 100 Main St., Bridgton Bridgton 207-647-5012 Tel. 647-3311 J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Residential - Commercial - Industrial Oberg Insurance Auto, Home, Business, Life Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Bridgton 647-9435 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858 McIver Electric

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Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. Specializing in repair service in The Lake Region 647-4436

F. Jonathan Bliss, P.L.S. Bliss & Associates Surveying, Land Planning 693 Main St., Lovell 207-925-1468 blissinc@fairpoint.net

Ken Karpowich Plumbing Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Master Plumber in ME & NH Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423 Maine Survey Consultants, Inc. Land info services – Surveys PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Boundary/Topographic/Flood elevation PO Box 485, Harrison, Maine Clement Bros. Lawn and Landscape Off: 583-6159 Organic lawn & garden maintenance D. A. Maxfield Jr. PLS Shoreline restoration Over 10,000 surveys on file Creative stonework, property watch Snowplowing & sanding TREE SERVICE 207-693-6646 www.clementbros.com Q-Team & Cook’s Tree Service REAL ESTATE Removal-pruning-cabling-chipping Stump grinding-bucket work-bobcat Chalmers Real Estate Crane-licensed & fully-insured 100 Main St., Bridgton Q Team 693-3831 or Cook’s 647-4051 Tel. 647-3311 Toll free 207-693-3831 www.Q-Team.com Kezar Realty Rice Tree Service – Sheldon Rice Homes, Land & Vacation Rentals Complete tree service – free estimates Lovell Village 207-925-1500 KezarRealty.com Removal-prune-chipping-stump grinding Licensed and insured Oberg Agency Residential, Business, Lake Shore Utility and Landscape Arborist Waterford ME – 583-2474 Property 132 Main St., Bridgton VETERINARY Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858

RUBBISH SERVICE ABC Rubbish Weekly Pick-up Container Service Tel. 743-5417

Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Route 302, Fryeburg 207-935-2244

WINDOW TREATMENTS

Bolsters Decorating Center AM Enterprises LLC Custom window treatments Trash & snow removal Always free decorating consulting Serving Harrison & Bridgton ameinc@outlook.com 207-749-2850 bolsters@megalink.net 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202 INVESTMENT MANAGERS Worsters Rubbish Removal Universal Designz Daniels D’Amelio Group Trash hauling Window Treatments – Upholstery Donald M. Daniels 561-427-5859 Docks – Demolition Slip Covers – 207-754-0730 Donald Daniels Jr. 561-427-5857 Snowplowing/Sanding www.UniversalDesignzMaine.com www.ddimg.org Harrison 207-583-6914

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More ongoing events (Continued from Page 5B) Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meeting, 9 a.m., old Bridgton Hospital (from parking lot enter building at far right), FMI (617) 2911485 or www.foodaddicts. org Cribbage, 9 a.m. – noon, Charlotte Hobbs Library, Main Street, Lovell. FMI 925-3177.

Story Time, 9:30 a.m., Denmark Public Library, Rte. 117.

Strength in Serenity, 10 a.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org Chair yoga, 10 – 11 a.m., Caswell Conservancy

Center, 42 Main St., Harrison. Sponsored by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine.

Community playgroup, 10 – 11 a.m., free play and structured activities, Casco Community Center, 940 Meadow Rd., Casco Kids’ Knitting, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Bridgton Public Library.

Sweden Food Pantry, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sweden Community Church. Rte. 93.

First and third Wednesday of the month only.

Parental Guilt Support group meeting, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF LOVELL PLANNING BOARD There will be no Selectpersons’ Meeting on December 31, 2019.

The Selectboard’s next meeting will be January 7, 2020.

Merry Christmas.

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Public Notice

TOWN OF WATERFORD PLANNING BOARD

The Waterford Planning Board will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m., Jan. 15, 2020, to go over proposed minor revisions to the Site Plan Review, Subdivision and Land Use ordinances to be voted on at the March 7 annual town meeting.

Details are available on the town website www.waterfordme.org or at the town office.

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TOWN OF CASCO Special Town Meeting January 7, 2020

The Town of Casco will hold a Special Town Meeting on January 7, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., at the Casco Community Center. This meeting is regarding the appropriation of funds from the Unassigned Fund Balance for the Memorial Field Park Recreational Complex, as well as the purchase of a new ambulance for the Fire Rescue Department.

For more information, please contact the Casco Town Office or check our website at www.cascomaine.org 2T52 Public Notice

TOWN OF BROWNFIELD RABIES CLINIC

Dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers.

For more information please call Michelle at 207-935-2007 ext. 204.

Notice of Public Hearing The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m., on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the Municipal Building located at 10 Iredale Street, in Bridgton, to accept oral and written comments on a Special Amusement Permit Application from Campfire Grille, located at 518 Portland Road.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON 3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

REQUEST FOR BIDS

SALE OF TAX-ACQUIRED PROPERTY BRIDGTON, MAINE The Town of Bridgton is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of the Town’s interest in the following tax-acquired property: 461 Portland Road, Bridgton, Maine (Tax Map 5, Lot 87), formerly known as The First and Last Motel.

Minimum bid: $100,000.00

Required Deposit: $25,000.00

Special Conditions: The successful bidder will be required to demolish and remove from the property the former motel building.

A site visit will be conducted on Monday, January 6th, 2020, at 10 a.m.

Bids must be received on or before Friday, January 31, 2020, at 2 p.m., in the municipal clerk’s office: Bridgton Town Office, 3 Chase St., Suite 1, Bridgton, ME, 04009.

Bids must be received in writing in a sealed envelope marked “Tax-Acquired Property Bid – Tax Map 5, Lot 87” on the outside.

Bids will be opened and reviewed by the Selectmen at the Town Office on Friday, January 31, 2020, at 2 p.m.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GENERAL CONDITIONS, TO INCLUDE THE REQUIRED BID FORM AND PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT, PLEASE CONTACT: Robert A. Peabody Jr., Town Manager, at 207-647-8786, or visit the Town of Bridgton’s website https://bridgtonmaine.org 1T51-1T1

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 4TH, FROM 8–11 A.M., AT THE BROWNFIELD TOWN OFFICE, AT 82 MAIN STREET. THE COST PER SHOT IS $10.

803-8707.

Senior Lunch, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Scrabble with Friends, Soldiers Memorial Library, Hiram. FMI 625-4650.

Art Wednesdays, 1 – 7 p.m., Harrison Village Library, 4 Front St. Otisfield Sewing & Craft Group, 1 – 3:30 p.m. (every Wed, except 3rd Wed. of mo.), Community Hall.

Ping Pong, 1 – 3 p.m., Harrison Fire Station Community Room.

Mah Jongg, 1 – 4 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Beginner bridge, 2 p.m., Naples Public Library, 940 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Naples. FMI 693-6841.

Get A Job, 3 – 4 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 803-8707.

LEGO club, 3 – 4:30 p.m., Youth Room, Bridgton Public Library. FMI 6472472.

Conversational Spanish, 4 – 4:45 p.m., Bridgton Public Library.

Grief, Loss, and Transition support group, 4:14 – 5:15 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr. FMI 803-8707.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 5:30 p.m., BHPG conference room, old Bridgton Hospital, 25 Hospital Dr. FMI 615-7680.

Over 40 Pickleball, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Harrison Elementary School. FMI 583-2241.

Bible Study, 6 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

All Recovery Meeting, 7 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 803-8707.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 – 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

THURSDAYS Rotary Club Meeting, 7:15 a.m.

Bridgton Community Center.

AA Step-Meeting, 9 a.m., Step Sisters 6 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

Veteran Service Officer Kelly Ela office hours, 9 a.m. – noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Tai Chi Maine, 10 a.m., new beginner class, Town Hall, Bridgton.

Mah jongg, 10 a.m., Naples Public Library, 940 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Naples. FMI 693-6841.

Gathering Place for Seniors, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Lovell United Church of Christ, Rte. 5. FMI 9251321.

The Academy Collects, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Pace Galleries of Art, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Naples Public Library, 940 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Naples. FMI 693-6841.

Read to Teddy the certified therapy dog, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Casco Public Library, 627-4541.

All Recovery Meeting, 11 a.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 803-8707.

Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Knotty Knitters, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Soldiers Memorial Library, Hiram.

FMI 625-4650.

Alternatives to Suicide (Alt2Su), 4:15 – 5:45 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org Free Community Kettle Supper, 5 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

PTSD group, 6 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org Chickadee Quilters, 6:30 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage.

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FIRST VISIT with Santa, pictured Aunt Katherine Vincent holds baby EJ Ross, while Dad, Elliot Ross, looks on.

Sebago’s holiday fun

SEBAGO — Children and their families enjoyed a crisp winter weekend to ring in the holiday season.

Saturday, they awoke to find that Jack Frost had left a fresh coating of fluffy white snow to set the stage. The Sebago Lions Club and the Sebago Elementary School Student Council put on the Annual Breakfast with Santa [and Mrs. Claus] at the Old Town Hall. About 200 people enjoyed breakfast, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and greeting neighbors and friends.

Then, the children were guided by Santa’s elves to the 12th Annual Santa’s Workshop in the Potter Gym, sponsored by the Maple Grove Grange #148 where they could shop for gifts for their families and pets! Their

treasures, all priced under one dollar, were wrapped with the help of elves from SPICE (Sebago Partners for Community Education) as well as some who came from surrounding towns.

The gifts, many which were handcrafted, were donated from generous folks in and around Sebago. Proceeds from Santa’s Workshop benefit Sebago Holiday Helpers, Words for Thirds (dictionaries to SES third graders), and Sebago Student Scholarships.

Sunday, under the direction of Sebago’s new Recreation Director Leslie Hayes, the children and their families gathered at the Gazebo in Veterans’ Park for the lighting of the Sebago Christmas tree.

Santa and Mrs. Claus were “chauffeured” to the park by

Fireman Carl Dolloff aboard a Sebago fire truck! With the encouraging cheers from the children, Santa lit the tree then he and Mrs. Claus posed for pictures while hearing the holiday wishes of the little ones.

The Sebago Lions and SPICE provided hot drinks and baked treats for those attending.

The weekend was truly a community event with so many different groups and individuals from Sebago and beyond who generously gave their time to ensure a truly festive kickoff to the holiday season for the families of Sebago! Thanks also to those who donated to the breakfast including Philip View Farm, Grampa Joe’s Sugar House, Hood’s Dairy and Jordan’s Store.

IN 2019, Scott and Beth Cooper decided to buy the Pleasant Point Inn and move to Lovell from Reading, Pa. with daughter Brianna and husband Nick Kemp.

The Lodge at Pleasant Pt. (Continued from Page 3B) Brianna, while on a family vacation on a lake in eastern Maine, for raising their interest in buying an inn together. Brianna found Pleasant Point, which had everything they wanted: lakefront, a view, nearby ski mountains and close enough to larger towns.

Renovations began immediately. The guest bedrooms were reappointed and bathroom fixtures replaced. The exterior repainted and re-roofed. The entire building has been insulated. Wiring and lighting have been updated. Scott and Nick restored the kitchen’s original wooden walkin “icebox” turning it into the back bar. A birch tree wall, a sleigh for the horses they hope to have and lots of cleverly repurposed fittings make this a unique dining room. Utilizing local talent, the dining tables of varying heights were built from reclaimed barn wood

by Eugene Jordan of Jordan Custom Carpentry in Lovell.

The summer bouquets on the dining tables are made

by Jenn Ward of Fly Away Farm in Stow. A gift shop

with uniquely up-cycled fixtures has been added which includes items from local artisans.

The local wait staff includes Liz Kerr, who is also the secretary of the Lovell Historical Society and a gallery assistant at Harvest Gold. Two chefs prepare fresh food to order and the menu changes regularly pleasing repeat customers.

Their plans include a summer patio with picnic tables on the lakeside.

The Lodge at Pleasant Point hosted Lovell’s first annual wooden boat show on a warm Sunday afternoon.

Classic wooden Chris-Craft inboards, lovingly detailed, arrived at the docks to an appreciative crowd. Guitar music spilled out over the water, cocktails in the gazebo, a bonfire in the pit all added up to a quintessential Maine experience.

The buzz around Lovell is about the upcoming 2020 New Year’s Eve party to be held at The Lodge with dinner and dancing to live music. This will kick off the winter activities. These will include ski packages, guests with lift tickets in hand being shuttled to and THE LODGE, Page 8B

Opinion & Comment

Jan. 2, 2020, The Bridgton News, Page 7B

BNews: In Ye Olden Times

By Michael Davis Hello neighbors!

This new year, 2020, will be an important year in Bridgton’s history, for it features two noteworthy anniversaries. First, this year will bring the widely anticipated 200th anniversary of our state’s having gained independence from Massachusetts. On March 15, 1820, the District of Maine officially became the 23rd state in the Union, and now two centuries later, we can expect a wide celebration of this event takMichael Davis ing place across Maine this BHS Assistant Director whole year through.

But the second anniversary, one rather more local, will come on Sept. 9, and is in my view one no less deserving of the public’s gratification. This year, our very own Bridgton News will turn 150 years old. On Sept. 9, 1870, Major Henry A. Shorey published the first edition of the Bridgton Weekly News. Now, over 7,700 editions later, you are holding the first in a series of newspapers commemorating this occasion. Starting this week, I will be selecting an amusing, interesting or historical piece of “this week’s news” from the News’ 150 years of reporting, as drawn from the News’ archives held at the Bridgton Historical Society.

To open this series, I will offer a quote from Major Shorey himself, originally published in Vol. 1, No. 1 of the New York Herald Tribune, which was later used as an opening article in the Bridgton News’ 125th anniversary special edition on Dec. 7, 1995: “Newspapers, by enhancing the value of property in the neighborhood, and giving the localities in which they are published a reputation abroad, benefit all such, particularly if they are merchants or real estate owners, thrice the amount yearly of the meagre sum they pay for this support… A good looking, lively, thriving sheet helps property, gives a character to locality, and is in many respects a desirably public convenience. If from any cause the matter in the local or editorial columns should not be up to your standard, do not cast it aside and pronounce it good for nothing, until satisfied that there has been no more labor bestowed upon it than is paid for. If you want a good readable sheet it must be supported. The local paper is the power that moves the people.”

This year, let us go together into the past. I can’t say what we’ll find there, but I’m sure we won’t be led astray.

The Bridgton News shall be our guide; and who with better right? After all, for 150 years, it’s recorded the story of our lives.

Stay tuned!

Medicare Nugget

By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Counselor Medicare confesses. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) admits that, during it’s Part D and Medicare Advantage open enrollment period, many seniors may have been misled and may have selected the wrong plan. Open enrollment ended on Dec. 7. The number who were affected is unknown, but it could be in the tens of thousands.

The problem occurred because Medicare’s online “plan finder,” which is the most common method seniors use to review plans and to make enrolment changes, was upgraded for the 2020 plan year. One of the upgrade features may have caused some seniors to choose a plan which is more expensive than they initially understood.

Instead of displaying plans (as before) in ascending order based on total estimated annual cost, the new plan-finder automatically displayed the plans based on the monthly premium. You had to specifically elect to change the sort method in order to compare annual total costs. [That flaw has now been fixed; you now get to choose the sort method before the plans are listed.]

Responding to pressure from several senators and from watchdog organizations, CMS will allow “do-overs” for seniors who feel that they chose the wrong plan due to this earlier glitch. To use this Special Enrollment Period (SEP), call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800 633-4227). When you reach a human voice: • Explain your situation to the Medicare customer service representative.

• Be prepared with the name of the new Medicare Advantage or stand-alone Part D plan you want to enroll in.

• There is no deadline for making a new enrollment request, and you should not be required to provide proof of the misinformation or confusion you experienced.

If you have any issues using this SEP when you call Medicare, ask to speak with a supervisor.

Need help? Get unbiased advice by calling 1-800427-7411.

Letters

Guilty until proven innocent?

To The Editor: I have known Mr. Szok for a number of years and would consider him an intelligent man. However, he is apparently in the dark with his perspective relative to impeachment. The framers of our Constitution had the foresight to understand partisan politics and provided for separation of power in the three branches of government.

Mr. Szok has somehow interpreted the Constitution in a manner that allows the

House of Representatives to both indict and convict the president with the Senate being responsible only for the “sentencing.” If this was the way it actually worked, Congress would be even less productive than they already are because the party with the majority in the House would simply do what the Democrats have done with a president was from the other party. They would make up charges, hold hearings with anonymous accusers and vote to impeach.

Mr. Szok references an “upcoming” action in the Senate which, as of this writing, in not upcoming at all because the Speaker of the House has decided not to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate. I wonder why?

We have witnessed an impeachment process that

LOVELY SUNSET at Sebago Lake photographed by Pam Ward of Denmark.

Amanda, I miss you already

On a recent bitterly cold afternoon, I went out to help my daughter, Amanda, affix something special to the back window of her car. As we walked outside, I saw that she was carrying a mug full of hot liquid, but when I looked closely, I discerned that it wasn’t coffee or tea.

This mystified me, and I was filled with a strange longing to know what it was.

I’ve been picking up on details like this more often lately, those small, incidental, sometimes peculiar things that make up so many moments of our lives, but which we often don’t notice.

I’ve always been emotional, sniffling and dabbing my eyes watching Hallmark movies with my wife, even weeping quietly during certain TV commercials. But these days, even the most ordinary things, such as Amanda’s odd mug, seem to fill my heart with unmerited significance. “You are such a mush bucket,” Amanda, says.

It’s on account of Amanda, actually, that these things are happening to me.

Because, you see, my precious daughter and I are running out of time.

Ever since her first breath, 27 years ago, we’ve been close. In the way that paint and what it’s brushed onto are close. In a very real sense, we grew up together (along with her big brother

Views from the Uppermost House

by S. Peter Lewis BN Columnist

and my dear wife). We’ve changed a lot d u r ing all those formative years — among so many things, she’s become a very successful adult, and I’ve lost most of my hair.

Now, another change is imminent.

In the last few months, every moment with my Amanda seems more precious to me than would be considered normal. Such as the day we said the heck with cooking supper and spontaneously went into the village to get a pizza and on the way home drove 10 miles out of our way because she wanted me to listen to a podcast and we both laughed until we nearly cried.

Or, when we’re just sitting on the couch together binging Doctor Who, episodes, gobsmacked by the intentionally lousy CGI and making hilarious comments with fake British accents.

A few weeks ago, Amanda spent several afternoons working with me, gutting and then renovating one of the rooms in our ancient farmhouse, yanking up the old plywood floor, stuffing in insulation, screwing on new window trim, and caulking the daylights out of everything. On the final day, scooting around on our knees and snapping in new vinyl flooring, with just a few courses to go, we both stood up and stretched out our backs. I felt a tug on my heart just then, and turned to her.

“In just a few months, I won’t be your dad anymore,” I said, perhaps a bit melodramatically.

“No,” she said, staring at me fiercely and shaking her head.

“Is it okay if I miss you before you go?” I asked, quietly.

“No,” she said again, as if a single syllable could stop the future.

And then, we just stood there looking at each other, while all the love and devo-

tion and friendship, all the memories of all the years, all those uncountable small moments that added up to everything, welled up around us. Then, we knelt back down and finished the floor.

Back at the car on that cold December day, the mystery of what was in the hot cup was quickly solved. As I reached up and held the wire of a string of tiny LED lights in place against the back window glass, waiting for Amanda and the next piece of tape, nothing happened.

I looked over and there she stood, bare hands wrapped firmly around her mug of hot water. I nodded toward the mug and raised my eyebrows.

“It’s freezing out here,” she said. “And this keeps my hands warm.”

When we were finished, Amanda began walking back toward the house, still holding her mug, the final wisps of steam curling from its lip.

On the car window, taped down in scrawling script made of glowing wires that would light up the dark and tell the world her news, hung our handiwork, two little words that would shortly change everything: “Just Married.”

I got all misty then, watching her leave me, and I whispered out to her, but she didn’t hear me. So, I’ll say it again. I miss you already.

Paying it forward now, in 2020

The holiday season is upon us. We will ring in the New Year and look forward to a better 2020.

For many, the holiday season is a time to give thanks, spread joy, and spend quality time with family and friends. It is a time of hope and optimism.

For others, it can be a difficult time. Perhaps dealing with the loss of a loved one, or missing people who are far away. It can be a time of stark contrasts between the ability to give and the reality of human needs that

has nothing to do with treason, bribery or other high crimes or misdemeanors. It is pure partisan politics in an election year by Democrats that cannot stand the record low unemployment across every ethnic class, record high stock market, and multiple other successes the president is primarily responsible for. The Democrats know these facts are impossible to refute in November and need something, anything, for whoever it is from their party to use against the president in November.

Fortunately, Americans are not automatically guilty of a crime when charged.

They are, in fact, innocent until proven guilty and do not have to prove that innocence. If we subscribe to Mr. Szok’s theory, we do not need the jury system or

by Josanne Dolloff (R-Rumford) are unmet.

This part of life is present throughout the year, but during holidays like Christmas and New Year our losses and burdens can be felt more acutely. It is a good time to pause for a moment and reflect.

Many use that reflection to praise God, give thanks, give a little more by resolving to contribute more to others in the coming year.

A growing number of people will be seeking ways to lower stress in the New Year. I have found that, for me, giving to others reduces my stress and gives my life a greater meaning and sense of purpose.

Whether we volunteer for organizations, offer emotional support for those around us, or donate to charities, giving provides a number of health benefits.

a judge to decide guilt. Once an indictment is handed down, the judge would only have to decide the sentence without the accused being able to present a defense.

Sure sounds like a Salem witch hunt to me. I am glad our judicial system is guided by the founders of our country instead of Mr. Szok’s opinion.

Mark Lopez Bridgton

vehicle. How times have changed with the addition of patrolmen cameras (producing) stills and/or movies.

Now, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Department has volunteers who take police training and drive threehour shifts in designated housing areas looking for miscreants and other neardo-wells. The vehicle is a sheriff’s patrol car with the proper paint and overhead lights, etc. The volunteers ride either alone or with a partner. Our basic duty is to look for something that doesn’t belong as perhaps a child who cannot remember which house is grandma’s or perhaps a grandfather-type doing the same thing. I have called 9-1-1 to help a heartattack victim.

With no further ado, I suggest getting touch with our sheriff leader, Chief

Different approach

To The Editor: I was the first forensic photography instructor at the Police Academy. At the time, there were no cameras with patrolmen nor with sergeants or with patrol cars.

I could not sell any police department to add an inexpensive camera to a patrol

Several studies have found that giving: lowers blood pressure, lessens depression, increases self esteem, leads to a longer life, and promotes greater happiness.

Recently, I was moved by a story in the Rumford Falls Times on the Greater Rumford Community Center’s “Pay it Forward” campaign. It features an interview with my brotherin-law Gary Dolloff, the manager of the Greater Rumford Community Center. The Center is a vital organization in the River Bradshaw, who might help you (the Bridgton Police Department) with plans to increase patrol with volunteers.

Harold Millman Naples, Maine and Boynton Beach, Fla.

Scrooge was great!

To The Editor: We would just like to say thanks to Will Rhys and the Denmark Arts Center for the wonderful one-man performance of Scrooge. The three of us — Karen, Rich and myself — were lucky enough to get tickets to the sold-out show and we ended up with front row seats. As Will spoke, he gave such a visual, it was easy to imagine the full scenes with all the players present. What LETTERS, Page 8B

Opinions

Page 8B, The Bridgton News, Jan. 2, 2020 some folks lose their ability to discern reality.

So, here’s the deal Rev; if you’ll stop writing missives that sound like a broken (Continued from Page 7B) record on Joe Biden’s phoa great way to spend a nograph, I’ll stop too, and Saturday night. we can give the good readDoug Bogdan ers of the Bridgton News a Naples well-deserved rest.

Don Vose Naples

Letters Any new material?

To The Editor: A question, if you will, for the Rev; got any new material? Incessantly you remind and demonstrate two things for us. One you hate Trump, and two it cannot be said of you that you possess “a fantastic grasp of the obvious” that being that the economic wellbeing, security and governance of this country are better today than since Ronald Reagan.

This is so notwithstanding the obnoxious and false “blather” generated by the left’s allies so well and adequately documented

by Kimberly Strassel and Sheryl Atkinson in their books, “Resistance” and “Smear.” These “media auxiliaries” have well and faithfully executed the “big lie” strategy that if you lie often enough and boldly enough

Faux Impeachment

To The Editor: The political theory of creeping progressivism is antithetical to our Founders’ Constitution.

Progressives have evolved into the party of power, privilege, high taxes, strangling regulations, corruption, and elitism.

Conservative Republicans are now the party of the Founders’ Constitution, less government, and more Life, Liberty and Property.

A prime example of the abuse of progressivist theory is the faux Impeachment of President Trump by the Democrats in the House of Representatives. Faux because, while piously wrapping themselves in the Constitution, Speaker Pelosi and her Committee

Chairmen stretch a plain statement into meaninglessness and end up abusing the limits of the power granted to the House by the Constitution.

Like all of the powers granted to government, they are limited by the Constitution as a whole.

What we are seeing is the fatal flaw in the Progressive theory of a “living” constitution as opposed to our actual written Constitution.

Speaker Pelosi and her Committee Chairman have taken the “...sole Power of Impeachment” as giving them license to conduct themselves in any way they see fit in order to bring Articles of Impeachment against a sitting President.

Let’s look at what the Constitution says about Impeachment: • Article I, Section 2, Para. 5: “The House of Representatives…shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.” The sole power means that only the House of Representatives may bring Articles of Impeachment.

• Article I states, the Speaker, her Committee Chairmen, and the House, are the who and what of Impeachment. The how is

More calendar of events FMI 627-4187.

Center, 42 Main St., (Continued from Page 6B) Harrison.

FRIDAYS 803-8707.

Jumpin’ Janes Senior Coffee Call, 8 – 11 Pickleball, 7 p.m., Casco Fitness, 9 – 10 a.m. Mon., a.m., Caswell Conservancy Community Center Gym.

The Lodge

(Continued from Page 6B) from the local ski mountain.

Snowmobilers and crosscountry skiers will find a warm stopover between the trail and the Lake. Ice skaters can begin and end their skating at The Lodge and ice fishermen will like The Lodge when the catch isn’t plentiful. Lovell’s yearrounders, who tend to hunker down when darkness descends at 4 o’clock, might stop in at The Lodge after work for a cozy and friendly respite from winter’s isolation.

This winter, the restaurant and pub will be open for dinner, Thursday through Sunday. Weddings will be held during the shoulder months of May and June, September and REFINISHED — Scott and Nick restored the kitchen’s October. Private parties original wooden walk-in “icebox” turning it into the or celebrations will be ac- back bar. commodated. The Lodge guest rooms are already a party of nine has alwill host the 2020 Brews fully booked for summer ready booked dinner for and Bowls event. The 2020. Anticipating a rush, Saturday, July 4.

stated by the whole of the Constitution.

• The Constitution limits the how by its overarching mandate to preserve and protect the rights of each American. Rights that included are due process, presumption of innocence, an open (not secret) trial, the right to confront one’s accuser, the right to due process all of which have been violated by the House Impeachment process.

Nowhere in the American Constitution are the Speaker of the House, Chairmen of committees, or any member of Congress given the right to negate the rights of any American citizen let alone the rights of an accused citizen whether they be homeless or the President. The end result of unconstitutional creeping progressivism is Mob Rule.

The belief in progressivist elitism does not give the holder of such views the right or authority to amend our Constitution; only the American people can amend the Constitution through the procedures outlined in the Constitution’s Article V. Jock MacGregor NEEDLE’S EYE at Pleasant Mountain photographed Sebago by Pam Ward.

Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street.

FMI 647-2402.

Morning Coffee Cafe, 9 a.m. – noon, Waterford Library, 663 Waterford Rd. in Waterford. FMI 583-2050.

Preschool Storytime, 10 – 11 a.m., Bridgton Public Library.

Tai Chi Maine, beginner practice, 10:15 a.m., Old Town Hall, North High Street, Bridgton.

Coffee Cafe, 9 – 11 a.m., Denmark Public Library, 121 East Main St., Denmark. All welcome. FMI 452-2000.

All Recovery Meeting, 11 a.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage.

FMI 803-8707.

Meditation in Motion, noon, Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage.

FMI 803-8707.

Harrison Farmers Market, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., located at the turnout on Rte. 117, just before the bridge.

Storytime program, for ages 2 – 6, 10 – 11 a.m., Charlotte Hobbs Library, Lovell. FMI 925-3177.

Over 40 Men’s Basketball, 4 p.m., Brownfield/Denmark School.

Pickup Volleyball, 6:30 – 9 p.m., Casco Community

Center gym, 940 Meadow Rd., Free, all levels welcome.

Bring sneakers, water, knee pads. Call 627-4187 FMI and to reserve a spot.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage.

FMI lrrcbridgton.org SATURDAYS Qigong, 8 a.m., Raymond Village Church, 27 Main St., Raymond. All levels welcome.

Bridgton Farmers Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., on the green in front of the Community Center on Depot Street, behind Renys.

Free community breakfast, 8 – 9 a.m., Norway Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St., Norway. All welcome.

Sebago Clothes Closet, 9 a.m. – noon. Free clothing, footwear, and bedding for Maine citizens. Warming hut next to Church of Nazarene, Rte. 114, Sebago. FMI 7872177.

Taoist Tai Chi continuing class, 9 – 11 a.m., 41 Depot St., Bridgton.

Storybook Club, 10 – 11 a.m., Bridgton Public Library.

Pickleball, 9 – 11 a.m., Harrison Elementary School, Naples Road.

Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Charlotte

Hobbs Memorial Library, Lovell.

Bible Study, 11 a.m. – noon, Caswell Conservancy Center, Main Street, Harrison.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage.

FMI lrrcbridgton.org All Recovery Meeting, 7 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 803-8707.

AA Meeting, O/BB/D/ A/L, 7 – 8 p.m., Lovell Church of Christ, 1174 Main St. AA Beginners & Group Mtgs., 7 – 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

SUNDAYS Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage.

FMI lrrcbridgton.org Ping pong, 1 – 4 p.m., Old Town Hall, North High Street, Bridgton. Four tables, equipment provided free. Bring sneakers.

Read to Teddy the certified therapy dog, 4 – 5 p.m., Casco Public Library, 627-4541.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., Harrison Congregational Church.

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