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Serving Bridgton and the surrounding towns of Western Maine since 1870 Vol. 152, No. 1

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Bridgton, Maine

January 6, 2022

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As COVID cases surge, SAD 61 stays course regarding restrictions

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As school returned to session Monday, Superintendent Al Smith was informed that SAD 61 had 50 cases — 35 at Lake Region High School and 15 at four other schools — of COVID-19.

While the Maine Department of Education and Maine Center for Disease Control recently released updated standards of operating procedure, which reduces quarantine time from 10 days to five days, Smith recommended to the SAD 61 School Board Monday night to stay the course with guidelines the district has followed since fall.

“In the best interest of the district, I don’t think this is the right time to make changes,” he said. “Omicron is so contagious. Maybe we can revisit this (lessen restrictions) at the next board meeting (Jan. 26). Maybe by then, we’ve turned a corner.”

Smith and other superintendents across Maine met virtually Monday with Maine’s Commissioner of Education, Pender Makin, to discuss the revised operating guidance. Following Monday’s school board meeting, Smith posted a letter to families and staff regarding how SAD 61 plans to move forward.

“Due to the prolonged spike of COVID positivity, the decision was made to delay implementing the updated SOP plan and to continue following the existing District guidelines for the month of January,” Smith wrote. “This means the District will continue to require individuals who are positive for COVID and identified close contacts to quarantine for 10 days.

At-home COVID-19 tests will continue to be accepted only for positive case identification.”

Smith did note that the school board did make two suggested adjustments: SAD 61, Page 3A

Planners hear plans for apartments, store

SANTA MAKES a special delivery to two very good boys, Parker (front, far left) and Oliver (toward door), who spent Christmas Eve doing a sleepover fundraiser at the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter.

(Photo courtesy of HHAS)

Boy’s gesture inspires sleepover donation high

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer FRYEBURG — While children his own age were home wondering what Santa would bring them the next day, seven-year-old Oliver Blair spent Dec. 24 in a local animal shelter, trying to raise money for the occupants.

Oliver absolutely loves animals, especially cats.

So, what might seem like a sacrifice on a special holiday to some people was just pure fun for Oliver.

In fact, Oliver was so enthusiastic about the Christmas Eve Sleepover fundraiser that he invited all the children in his class at Steven Brooks Elementary School to spend the night at the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter with him.

Oliver ’s mother Meredith Blair is a veterinarian who works for Harvest Hills Animal Shelter (HHAS).

“He invited his whole classroom, and my nephew was the one who was the most excited about it.

There was no going around it,” she said, adding that Parker was going to be part of the sleepover with her son.

“About 6:30 p.m., Parker showed up and we started stuffing the stockings and hanging out with the animals and playing with the kittens,” Meredith said.

Then, the two boys got a big, jolly surprise: Santa stopped by.

Meredith described how her son reacted.

“He was shocked. He was very happy to see him,” she said.

And ever the animallover, Oliver wanted to go outdoors and try to find Santa’s reindeer, she said.

Santa delivered gifts for SLEEPOVER, Page 3A

SANTA’S ELF — Oliver Blair, 7, did the Christmas Eve Sleepover fundraiser, which raised more than $29,000 for Harvest Hills Animal Shelter. (Photo courtesy of HHAS)

Donations keep HHAS tails wagging

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer FRYEBURG — With the donations still coming in from a record-breaking holiday fundraiser, the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter (HHAS) is gearing up for its next moneymaker.

This week, pledge forms for Freezing For A Reason are available online — accessible either through the shelter’s website, harvesthills.org or on its Facebook page.

Freezing is the popular fundraiser in which people jump into a hole in the ice on Highland Lake. Individuals or businesses or community groups such as scouting troops gather monetary pledges, raising money for the shelter by accepting the challenge of going into the lake during the coldest time of the year.

According to HHAS Executive Director Joan McBurnie, the pledge forms are available now.

If somebody missed the chance to donate to the shelter during the recent Christmas Eve Sleepover, there are hundreds of jumpers a person could support with a monetary donations, she said. Or a person could take the reins and raise money by being a jumper. The event will happens on Feb. 19 during the Bridgton Winter Carnival.

Last year COVID-19 restrictions and concerns cancelled the Freezing For A Reason fundraiser.

This year, there will be a major change to keep people DONATIONS, Page 3A

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer If Tuesday night was any indicator, 2022 will be another big construction and development year.

Bridgton’s Planning Board filled out their 3-hour meeting with three proposed projects on Portland Road.

They include: • A public hearing was held on Main Eco Homes’ Phase 2 of Lakewood Commons.

Developer Justin McIver noted that due to continued significant demand for housing, Phase 1 of the project “has done very well.”

Phase 2 calls for six residential buildings, totally 84 units. McIver noted that seeing the success of the “cottage” development off South High Street, he plans to earmark a unit as “55-plus.”

The units will feature similar architectural details to existing units.

The plan also calls for development of three com-

mercial buildings along Route 302, as well as a bowling alley complex with several apartment units above the business. A buffer will be used to separate commercial properties along Route 302 and the residential units.

Roads within the development will interconnect.

An amendment to the subdivision plan calls for land leftover in Phase 1 to be combined with land slated for Phase 2, a needed move to address land cover density standards in town ordinances.

The project will utilize both town water and sewer.

In a October 2021 letter, Bridgton Water District Supervisor David Brill saw “no issue” with BWD being able to provide proposed water usage for Phase 2 of the Lakewood Apartments mixed-use development.

However, due to changes in the plan presented Tuesday, developers will go back to BWD to see if additional

water needs can be met.

With the new wastewater system being extended up Portland Road, the new development will hook in.

Since the new WW system is scheduled to be operational in 2023, developers will look at using holding tanks temporarily for the residential units to enable construction to commence once approvals are in place.

On sticky point might be how updated wetland maps could alter the plan due to setback requirements. Planning Board Chairwoman Deb Brusini noted that the new map (created in July and approved by voters in November) is “larger in scale” and “more visible and more obvious” than previous maps used.

“The ordinance does allow physical inspection by the code enforcement officer and wetland scientists to measure in the field, and if it is found it’s not the same PLANS, Page 2A

2021 goals, check; Casco looks to 2022

By Dawn De Busk MacDonald said.

Staff Writer On Tuesday, MacDonald CASCO — It seemed fit- went over a checklist of ting that this town’s locally those goals, saying many had elected officials decided to been dealt with and other talk about goals during the objectives still needed to be very first meeting of 2022. addressed. In the end, he It seemed a shame that wrapped up saying many of Chairman Mary Fernandes the goals had been touched was absent during this dis- upon. Therefore, all in all, it cussion because board goals was a productive year for the is a favorite topic of hers.

Casco board.

Going for more than a “Now, I am going to year without having a full- charge my fellow selecttime town manager, at one board members — Let’s look point, the Casco Board of at our goals for 2022 and Selectmen’s singular goal start working on them so we was simply to hire a town can have another productive manager. year,” he said.

Then, Interim town man“We have a gem of a ager Don Gerrish quizzed the board members of goals for the town, and he pointed out the areas where the goals overlapped. Each meeting, Established 1870 those topics were revisited P.O. Box 244, 118 Main St. and progress was noted.

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town. We hope it continue to stay that way and make sure people can afford to stay here,” MacDonald said.

He kicked off the goal’s list by saying the town’s comprehensive plan is in motion. The Town of Casco awarded the job of comprehensive plan consultant, and that person will be meeting with staff next month.

One service that probably won’t be needed for several more years is the property revaluation.

Casco Town Manager Anthony Ward said it is a price that the town won’t GOALS, Page 2A

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Plans for apartments, bowling, NAPA store Go on (Continued from Page 1A) (as listed), we can use that evidence,” Brusini said. “One example is the Memory Care facility. There was a stream on a map, but there was no stream observed in the field.”

Resident Mark Lopez cautioned how maps are read and interpreted. “The way it is being read, there would be no Hannaford, McDonald’s, Justin’s office building or Dunkin Donuts,” he said.

“We’re investing $20 million to put a sewer line, and not to

be able to do anything with it?”

Planners left the hearing “open” to provide developers a chance to return with information sought by the board, as well as time to check whether an abutter had been notified.

Planner Greg Watkins noticed that an individual listed as a property owner on the tax map was not listed as an abutter notified (a change of property ownership may have occurred, and a new name is on the notified list).

• Great Northern Docks

in Naples will look to create a storage area for aluminum dock components on a 21-acre site off Portland Road, that has frontage on Burnham Road.

Dustin Roma, representing GND, said the company currently has a temporary agreement with the Town of Naples to use an adjacent lot as a storage area, but is looking for a long-term solution.

Roma said a 75-foot wooded buffer along Portland Road would be retained, while a

“gravel pad” would be developed on the site, once it is cleared. A 24-foot wide driveway would lead to the site, and if gated, a Knox Box would be included to enable fire department entry.

Since the site would not be a retail destination, no sign is expected.

“This time of year, they do mass production of deck frames and need a place to put them. In the spring, they retrieve the frames and add decking,” Roma said.

Planners questioned if a study of vernal pools at the site had been done and requested a landscape plan, as well as a financial capacity letter.

• NAPA will be looking to build a new store off Portland Road, planners heard in a pre-application session. The undeveloped site is adjacent to the former KJ Variety store.

The proposed building would be 8,000 square feet, include 24 parking spaces. Septic and well would be on site.

(Continued from Page 1A) have pay for another two or three years. However, the town should start saving money in the budget for a revaluation instead of getting hit with a lump sum, he said.

Selectman Scott Avery advised waiting until the real estate market levels out.

“With the way the market is now, I personally think we should hold off. Let’s let the market settle down and see what is going to happen,” Avery said. “Some of the buildings being sold are getting incredible money for them. It is not fair for the taxpayers to take it on the chin.

Let it settle down first.”

MacDonald agreed.

Road repair and road management — we actually hired someone and that employee is getting things done, MacDonald said.

The board had been struggling with giving the duties of the road commissioner to the new town manager or creating a job that handles roads.

Michael Genest was hired as the public works directory. Avery said people have been saying good things about Genest.

“Another thing, he is visible. He is out there and people are seeing him and that’s what we want,” Also during COVID, the town’s Code Enforcement Department underwent a few changes. John Wiesemann was hired as code enforcement officer (CEO) and took on Having the support of Deputy CEO Mary Tremblay was part of the restructuring.

Another goal is drawing businesses to the town, particularly to the commercial zone

along Route 302 in South Casco.

“I am looking forward to getting some industry in Casco along Route 302,” MacDonald said.

Avery said he was for promoting new businesses in the area, partly to help the residential tax-payer.

“There is a lot of opportunity on [Route] 302 for businesses. And I am not talking about big box stores. If someone wants to put their business in Casco whether it be a warehouse or a marina … or a small mom-and-pop business” Roosevelt Trail is the perfect place.

“There is a trailer business right on town line — that is really neat,” he said.

“If we market it correctly, there could be a lot more of those businesses,” he said.

The big plus is the business owner would positively impact the tax base, he said.

Also, a business does not send children to school thus caus-

ing the education system to be more expensive, Avery said.

MacDonald said the board of selectmen are “still struggling” with the goal of finding a way to get more volunteers.

Avery made a passionate plea to the public.

“People in town, if you are listening, don’t hesitate, if you want to get involved on a board or committee, don’t hesitate,” he said.

“New people have moved here recently,” Avery said.

“We need firefighter volunteers. Get in touch with the Fire Chief Brian Cole or the town manager. Or if you want to be on the recreation committee, get in touch with Beth Latsey, the rec director. We will welcome anyone with open arms. We’d love to have people participating in things in our town. Like Casco Days — help is needed there as well.”

MacDonald said he was excited about the results of a feasibility study that would

look at land where the fire department could expand and the use of buildings where the central fire station is.

“The Berry property continues to be a goal we haven’t met yet,” he said, referring to the parcel purchased by the town in 2016 when the town hall was being built.

“We need some ideas. A feasibility study will give us some ideas,” MacDonald said.

Avery agreed the feasibility study would review the entire piece of land, and offer up some choices for the portions of the Berry property that aren’t being utilized.

“I have no issues with fact GOALS, Page 3A

2021 goals, check; Casco looks to ’22

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — With a rise in the number of people contracting COVID or its variant, it is handy to have a backup method for holding public meetings.

On Tuesday, the Casco Board of Selectmen discussed adopting a remote meeting that would allow the town to offer a Zoom format.

Casco Town Manager Anthony “Tony” Ward introduced the topic, saying the board should have some dialogue before voting on the policy at a future meeting.

State law allows towns to have a remote meeting setup in special circumstances, Ward said. The policy would allow votes to be valid by the board member(s) not physically present but attending Online.

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Most sleepover money Oliver’s Christmas Eve Sleep over is one for the record books.

“That is the most we have ever done for the sleepover — $29,000,” according to HHAS Executive Director Joan McBurnie.

“Our goal was $25,000 and we surpassed our goal, and raised the most we ever have,” she said.

“The sleepover was pretty special. Oliver is a young boy who inspired so many people,” McBurnie said.

HANGING THE stockings with care: Oliver Blair, 7, get a lift from his mom, to deliver treats and toys to the animals at Harvest Hills Animal Shelter on Christmas Eve. (Photo courtesy of HHAS)

HHAS donations

(Continued from Page 1A) socially distanced, McBurnie said.

In 2021, the generosity of the community has helped HHAS to continue to bring in money despite not having as many fundraisers.

“The best way to describe it [last year] as far as fundraisers is: We haven’t had that many of them in 2021,” McBurnie said.

“Freezing For A Reason was cancelled last year. We had a rabies clinic in May. That is usually a big fundraiser.

And, not that many people showed,” she said.

“Our Golf and Tennis Tournament at Bridgton Highland Golf Course was held in September. That was really well received. We had more golf teams than we ever had,” she said. “Our Christmas Sleepover did really well. We broke our goal and raised more than we ever have.”

“Luckily our thrift store, which is a year-round fundraiser, has done wonderfully,” she said.

The second-hand store, Nine Lives Thrift Shop, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is located next to the shelter, 1389 Bridgton Rd in Fryeburg.

People should bring reusable bags for their purchases, the website said.

“We are always open for a new fundraiser. But I don’t think we need one. We always put great effort into the fundraisers that we do have,” McBurnie said.

“We are okay. We have been so busy with adoptions.

We have been so fortunate with monetary and in-kind donations,” she said. “The shelter is in really good shape going into 2022.”

She said she was delighted that Santa showed up at the shelter, and Oliver was recognized for his good deeds and kind heart.

Deborah Cloutier, a shelter volunteer who has hosted Christmas Eve sleepovers in the past, donated money and posted praise for Oliver on the GoFundMe page.

“Go get ‘em Ollie!

Thank you for helping to carry on the HHAS Christmas Eve Tradition,” Cloutier said.

According to Meredith Blair, the shelter is a safe, familiar place for her son.

“He comes every once in a while on the weekends.

We do a lot of fostering.

He loves cats, particularly kittens. If we could have a kitten in the house all the time, he would be perfectly happy,” she said.

“Ollie was practically raised here,” she said.

“There is a photo somewhere of me breastfeeding him with a kitten on my shoulders. He has always been around here.”

This Christmas Eve, it was about the animals and about family.

“I couldn’t forget my sister. She was really helpful,” Meredith said.

Hilary Hendricks helped with the evening chores.

She also video-taped Santa’s visit. That video was posted on HHAS’s FaceBook page on the Dec. 24 entries.

People can donate to the shelter by going to the website, harvesthills.org On the right hand side, there is yellow button that says Donate.

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(Continued from Page 2A) we bought it. I think it was a smart investment on the part of the town. I’ve heard people say, ‘It is just sitting there. Can you come up with a plan yet,’ ” Avery said. “I would like to see something on paper. What do we want? What are our thoughts?”

Avery said the beach frontage could offer recreational possibilities such as a spot to launch kayaks an outdoor public skating rink in the Town of Casco. Avery suggested that the town consider making court so that pickle ball could be played outdoor as well as in the gym.

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SAD 61 meeting (Continued from Page 1A) • Exposures that occur on a school bus do not constitute a close contact and thus, do not require quarantine, regardless of vaccination status as all students are wearing masks and have assigned seating.

• Those that are enrolled in pooled testing and are considered a close contact at a community event will not need to quarantine.

They will be allowed to return to school. However, they should monitor for symptoms.

SAD 61 resumed pooled testing with the re-opening of school on Monday.

“I strongly encourage all families to participate in our pool testing process.

Pooled testing involves combining samples from individuals in a common group setting, such as a classroom. It is one of the most important tools in keeping our schools open and ensuring that our children can learn in person,” Smith added. “Pooled testing allows schools to easily identify positive cases in individuals who may be asymptomatic, notify close contacts, and reduce the number of children and staff who need to quarantine. It is a simple way to

do a weekly check on your child’s possible COVID exposure.”

Parents interested in having their children participate in pool testing are asked to contact their school and enroll in the program.

“I will continue to monitor this situation and re-evaluate District guidelines over the next several weeks. I truly appreciate your support and patience as we endeavor to keep our students and staff safe while remaining at school for in-person instruction,” Smith said.

In other SAD 61 Board news: Laker Pride honorees.

Due to the pandemic, the presentation of Laker Pride Awards was handled partially virtual and in-person.

Students and staff were presented certificates and t-shirts by school principals, while the names of recipients were read at Monday’s SAD 61 School Board meeting (held via Zoom).

Award selections were: Stevens Brook Elementary — Cassius Payton, Grade 5, nominated by Mrs. Jessica Hunt, “Cassius was nominated for always having a positive, helpful attitude and he acts as a wonderful role model for others to learn from”; Serenity Brown, Grade 4, nominated by Mrs. Lili Fox, “Serenity was nominated

for being an all-around fabulous person. She is kind to EVERYBODY! She always gives her best effort and helps others just because it is the right thing to do, (I don’t have to ask her to help, she just notices and quietly does it on her own)”; Andrew Sprunger, Grade 3, nominated by Ms. Hannah White, “Andrew was nominated for actively encouraging his peers to work hard, enjoy school, and play by the rules. He has followed all playground rules and helps others understand why they should stay safe. Andrew also gives $110% to all his school work and enjoys working toward goals that he has set!”; Aurora Weeks, Grade 2, nominated by Ms. Liz Ronca, “Aurora was nominated for being very helpful to teachers and kind to her peers.

She is always smiling and showing a positive attitude no matter what”; Harper Smith, Grade 1, nominated

by Mrs. LeeAnn VanAtta, “Harper was nominated for doing her best work every day in first grade! She is a great student”; Nash Izaryk, Kindergarten, nominated by Mrs. Janelle Foster, “Nash was nominated for having a strong work ethic and working carefully to make sure his best work is always presented. He is quick to follow directions, participates often, and is a good friend”; Allison SAD 61, Page 6A

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“We are just over $29,000 in donations with the sleep-over. We’ve had a few last minute donations,” Meredith said.

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Remote (Continued from Page 2A) isn’t a quorum, MacDonald said. He said that personally it will be to his benefit because he was planning to quit coming to in-person meetings for a while.

“This would allow me to be part of the meetings. If we were down to three people, this would allow me to vote” via Zoom, he said. “We can continue to do business as a town.”

Selectman Scott Avery said he agreed with MacDonald’s statements.

“This is the time that we really need to do this. Some people are still concerned

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about getting out in public,” Avery said. “If one of us weren’t here, it would be nice to be part of the board and carry on the town business as it should be done.”

The policy provides transparency, Avery said.

Plus, it would allow for efficiency because voting could take place.

“And, it gives the opportunity to people to choose whether they want to” be at a meeting in-person or participate from home, Avery said.

“People who didn’t want to come can still be part of it, especially the next couple months of meetings when it’s cold,” MacDonald said.

Avery pointed out that the public could ask questions with the Zoom format.

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Subjects separated upon officers’ arrival.

Wednesday, December 29 9:22 a.m. Attempt to locate vehicle that had failed to stop a stop sign.

11:25 a.m. Mental health event on Knights Hill Road.

12:55 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Portland Road; minor damage, no injuries.

2:15 p.m. Report of a skunk on a Brewster Circle porch; animal control officer notified.

3:46 p.m. Dispute between family members on Knights Hill Road.

5:35 p.m. Man causing a disturbance at the hospital.

6:26 p.m. Attempt to locate vehicle “all over the road” on Portland Road; vehicle located by a county deputy and stopped.

9:54 p.m. Welfare check of subject that left hospital against medical advice.

Thursday, December 30 4:44 a.m. Assist hospital personnel with subject suf-

fering from a mental health crisis.

10:31 a.m. Subject, suffering from a mental health crisis, causing a disturbance at the hospital.

12:26 p.m. Subject reported his vehicle allegedly stolen by a domestic partner on Cross Street.

4:50 p.m. Theft of skis at Shawnee Peak.

8 p.m. Attempt to locate vehicle operating erratically on North High Street; vehicle located and stopped, operator warned.

9:12 p.m. Theft of a snowboard at Shawnee Peak.

Friday, December 31 5:23 a.m. Subject suffering from mental health crisis causing a disturbance at the hospital.

7:41 a.m. Abandoned vehicle on Mountain Road.

8:03 a.m. Subject suffering from mental health crisis causing a disturbance at the hospital.

10:30 a.m. Citizen assist

These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing); Monday, December 27 2:47 p.m. Suspicious person on Maple Street.

4:14 p.m. Suspicious activity on Jack Rabbit Run. 5:56 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at intersection of Haley Town Road and Ela Lane.

Tuesday, December 28 10:06 a.m. Fraud com-

plaint on Main Street.

2:52 p.m. Suspicious person on Eastland Street.

8:54 p.m. Assist agency on Smith Street.

Wednesday, December 29 7:58 a.m. Concealed weapon permit sought.

5:20 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Lovell Road.

Thursday, December 30 1:40 p.m. Theft complaint on Frank’s Way. 6:31 p.m. Suspicious activity on Morningside

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6:39 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call on River Street.

8:06 p.m. Citizen assist at Main Street store.

Friday, December 31 10:43 a.m. Domestic disturbance on Main Street.

4:45 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Bog Pond Road.

Saturday, January 1 4:46 a.m. Assist fire department on Smith Street.

6:32 a.m. Disturbance on Main Street; peace restored.

11:29 a.m. Fraud complaint on Maple Street.

1:15 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call on Oxford Street.

2:23 p.m. Radar detail on Main Street.

Sunday, January 2 4:04 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Main Street.

6:51 a.m. Mental health crisis on Main Street.

11:24 a.m. Welfare check on Kenerson Drive.

2:14 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Smith Street.

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These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, December 27 10:53 a.m. Man issued a trespass notice at a Main Street business, taken to the hospital for evaluation.

12:15 p.m. Subject with four arrest warrants turned himself in to the police.

1:31 p.m. Vandals broke windows of a vehicle parked on Warren Street.

Tuesday, December 28 12:30 a.m. Suspicious person at Harrison Road business.

3:39 p.m. Vehicle parked on Main Street towed in violation of parking ban.

3:59 p.m. Vehicle parked on Iredale Street towed in violation of parking ban.

9:27 a.m. Juvenile on Forest Avenue charged with preventing the report of a crime and violating terms of his probation.

4:52 p.m. Verbal altercation between family mem-

regarding ownership of a taser.

8:26 p.m. Welfare check on Forest Avenue.

Saturday, January 1 4:07 a.m. Assist United Ambulance with a medical emergency on Wildhaven Road.

11:15 a.m. Attempt to locate vehicle operating erratically on South High Street; unable to locate.

5:13 p.m. Welfare check on Knights Hill Road.

Sunday, January 2 9:51 and 10:39 a.m.

Suspicious female on Cottage Street and North High Street, going door to door asking for money.

2:35 p.m. Subject issued a trespass notice after allegedly stealing a pair of skis at Shawnee Peak.

6:09 p.m. Rollover crash at intersection of North High Street and Aspen Drive; no injuries reported.

7:19 p.m. Report of snowmobiles operating on private property on Pond Road. Operators fled and abandoned snowmobiles, which were towed by law enforcement.

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January 6, 2022 The Bridgton News, Page 5A

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PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Jacob Stone is making up for lost time on the basketball floor.

“We severely missed not having Jake last year, not only because of his basketball talent but because of his leadership abilities, as well. He is an extremely hard worker, he is vocal with the team, holds everyone to a high standard and the players all respect him because he models it all,” Lake Region varsity boys’ basketball Head Coach Ryan Martin said. “Good teams are ‘coach led’ and great teams are ‘player led.’

This team right now is led

by Jake, and it’s very fun to be a part of.”

The Lakers are off to a 5-1 start, ranked fourth in Class B South. Jacob is a big part of the success, dominating on the glass while also scoring double digits.

In recognition of his strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Jacob is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing. Recipients receive a specially-designed t-shirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber.

Name: Jacob Stone Year in School: Senior Hometown: Casco/ Windham Parent: Val Bonin Sports you play: Basketball, cross-country Q. What is the most important lesson you have learned from playing sports? Definitely that being mentally tough is the most important factor in competitive sports.

Q. What do you enjoy most about basketball?

I enjoy the competitiveness, especially in the class

Jacob Stone we are in. Class B is very competitive and tough, and that’s definitely something I enjoy.

Q. What is your strength and what do you need to work on? I’ve been told I bring people in as a leader, and that I’m mentally strong. I’ve also been told by I need to get my arch up on my shot.

Q. What do you like most about your team? I love the camaraderie and how close knit we are.

Q. What have you learned from your coaches? I have learned many things, but one that really sticks out is that even the littlest compliment can boost someone up, on or off the floor. So, I try to do that to my teammates.

Q. Best sports moment? A lot of them stand out, but one of my favorites is the trips up to Caribou and Presque Isle.

Those are always super fun.

Q. Most disappointing sports moment? I think missing my junior year was the most disappointing.

Q. Finish the following, “I will consider this a successful sports season if…”

We are better at the end of the season than when we started.

Q. Future plans? To be happy and successful with whatever I decide to pursue.

Scrappy TA rallies past Lakers

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer For years under Coach Paul True, Lake Region’s calling card has been, “No one plays harder than we do for 32 minutes.”

The formula worked well for the first 20 minutes last Thursday night when the Laker girls hosted Traip Academy. Moving the ball to create open outside shots and scoring inside the lane, the Lakers built a 12-point lead as senior forward Liz Smith converted on a nifty reverse lay-up.

But, a scrappy and opportunistic Ranger squad flipped the script over the final 12 minutes. Junior guard Emme Hale sparked the comeback with several steals and five points as the Rangers closed out the third quarter with a 10-1 run to make it a one possession game.

In the fourth, the Rangers again rallied in the final minutes as junior guard Emerson Bouffard drained a 3-pointer and senior guard Molly Sawtelle came up with a steal, layup and converted a foul shot for a 3-point play as Traip shocked the Lakers 40-39.

The loss dropped the Lakers to 2-4.

Early on, the Laker defense rushed a number of Ranger shots resulting in TA converting on just two field goals — including a first quarter 3-pointer by Sawtelle— over the first two quarters.

Lake Region worked for inside looks, and moved out to a 6-1 lead as guard Bri Sargent threaded a pass to forward Elle Hall for a score and center Ava Smith shot over Traip center Hannah Thorsen for a bucket. With Traip collapsing its defense into the paint, the Lakers found senior sharpshooter Shelby-Lynne Sheldrick alone in the left corner for an open-look 3-pointer, which she converted with

FEISTY DEFENSE enabled Traip Academy to rally in the second half from a double-digit deficit to knock off Lake Region. Above, Ava Smith is fouled inside the lane, while Shelby-Lynne Sheldrick (below) looks to pull the ball away from Traip Academy’s Emme Hale, who led all scorers with 14 points. (Rivet Photos) 6.1 ticks left on the clock for a 9-6 Laker lead.

Showing good balance as four different players scored in the second quarter, the Lakers jumped out to a 22-10 lead at intermission behind solid play from Smith, who came off the bench when starter Liz Smith picked up her third personal foul, to score 5 of the Lakers’ last 7 points.

The 5-11 sophomore went 3-of-4 from the line, and knocked down a jumper in the lane despite lots of traffic in front of her.

Traip went just 2-of-8 Lakers 36, Cape 23: Tied 6-6 after a quarter, the from the foul line during the second frame, and had just Lakers owned the middle frames, outscoring the host one field goal, a Thorsen Capers 9-4 and 13-5 to capture their second victory of the season Tuesday night. jumpshot with 2:12 left.

Shelby-Lynne Sheldrick led all scorers with 12 points, LR remained up 12 with 4:50 left on the clock in the knocking down a pair of 3-pointers. Elle Hall and Kasey third as Hall showed off Johnson each contributed 8 points, while Liz Smith had 5, a soft shooting touch with Ava Smith 2 and Carly Dyer 1.

The Lakers improve to 2-4, and are ranked 12th in a short jumper and Smith made a tough reverse layup Class B South. look easy to push the lead to 28-16. rebound, was fouled and rebound and putback by Gritty defense by TA made a pair of foul shots to Hale closed the game to resulted in several Laker cut the deficit to 28-21. Off 28-26. turnovers, opening the door another turnover, forward LR’s Ava Smith finally to a Ranger rally over the Emily Sweeney knocked ended the run by sinking final 2:44. Thorsen cor- down a 3-pointer to make 1-of-2 foul shots to give the ralled a big offensive it 28-24. An offensive Lakers a 29-26 lead entering the final frame.

When Thorsen fouled out early in the fourth, the Lakers attacked the lane at Other scorers were G. learning how to put teams every possible opportunity.

Garland 8, Noah Duprey away and not give them a Sheldrick dished to Hall 3, Evan Duprey 3, Brock chance. You do that by con- for an easy bucket, and Gibbons 3. tinuing to play disciplined moments later, Sheldrick earned a trip to the charity “Traip was a very scrap- one possession at a time.” py team who kept after us Up next: The Lakers host stripe and converted both even when we were up 15-20 Freeport today, Jan. 6 at 7 chances to put LR up 35-30 points. They made it tough on p.m. and are home against with 4:48 left in regulation.

Traip stormed ahead us but our guys continued to Gray-NG on Saturday at 6 as Hale used a quick first keep their foot down and put p.m. LR travels to Fryeburg the pressure on them,” Coach Academy on Tuesday, Jan. step to get to the rim for Martin said. “This team is 11 at 7 p.m.

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LR: ‘Learning how to put teams away’ Lakers 66, Cape Elizabeth 60: Although the Capers outscored the Lakers in three of the fourth quarters last Tuesday night, the third frame was a game changer.

Down 36-32 at halftime, the Lakers took command with a 22-8 run in the third to down the Capers.

“I thought we put it all together against Cape. We defended, we took care of the basketball and we shot well. When we do all of those things, we will be tough to beat,” Lake Region Coach Ryan Martin said.

“It just goes to show how talented Cape is since we did all of that and won by 6. They are a very, very good team. They responded to a run that we made and then we would respond to one of their runs.”

Noah Duprey triggered the offense with 21 points including five treys to go along with 7 rebounds. Jacob Stone added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Jacob Chadbourne chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals.

“Jacob Chadbourne has maybe been the most athletic player on the court in every game we have played this season. He has really grown into his body this year and is being much more aggressive offensively,” Coach Martin said. “Players have a hard time staying in front of him with his quickness and strength and now he is able to finish at the rim against bigger players because of that strength and leaping ability.”

Center Jackson Libby contributed 9 points and

7 rebounds, while Brock Gibbons had 5 rebounds and 2 assists.

Other scorers were: Wes Martin 3 and Gibbons 1.

The Lakers were 10-of-25 from behind the 3-point arc and 12-of-23 from the foul line.

Lakers 67, Traip Academy 34: The Lakers started quick (16-5) and finished strong (16-4) in a road rout in Kittery last Thursday.

Jacob Chadbourne tossed in 23 points, going 2-of-3 from the arc, while hauling down 5 rebounds and collecting 3 steals.

Jackson Libby fired in 18 points, shooting an impressive 9-of-11 from the field, while grabbing 8 rebounds.

Jacob Stone chipped in 9 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals.

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School & sports

Selina Hale LRHS Grade 9

Audrey Philbrook LRHS Grade 9

Kalee Charette LRHS Grade 10

Fast start for LR track duo

Allison Sands, Staff Stevens Brook Elementary School

Cassius Payton SBES Grade 5

Andrew Sprunger SBES Grade 3

Jacob Wisecup LRMS Staff

Rebecca Lagoda LRHS Staff

Daisy Murphy LRMS Grade 6

Kiley Watson LRMS Grade 6

Delani Brown LRMS Grade 7

Ava Cole LRMS Grade 7

Serenity Brown SBES Grade 4

Harper Smith SBES Grade 1

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Nash Izaryk SBES Kindergarten helpful and positive. After school, she picks up the classroom and organizes her things. I can trust her to help out with anything and everything. She is always engaged in class discussions and has something valuable to share.

She works hard and does it with a smile”; Allie Bradford, Grade 5, nominated by Mrs. Tremblay and Mrs. Rossetti, “Allie is super kind to her peers, she loves to help them and is a great role model. She is positively positive, responsible, and always responsible, and always respectful. She contributes to class discussions and models good behavior. It is a pleasure to have her as a student”; Travis Burleigh, staff, nominated by Ms. Shane and Mr. Gagne, “Travis is a positive contributor to our school. He is willing to help out wherever he is needed. He is positive in his interactions with students and staff. He plans engaging and purposeful activities for his students.”

Lake Region Middle School — Daisy Murphy, Grade 6, nominated

by Team Kibby; Kiley Watson, Grade 6, nominated by Team Cadillac; Delani Brown, Grade 7, nominated by Team Acadia; Ava Cole, Grade 7, nominated by Team Tumbledown; Gloria Crowley, Grade 8, nominated by Team Kineo; Riley

670 days ago (22 months), Lake Region went to the New England Indoor Track and Field championships and Leah Plummer set the school record in the 600 meters.

Unfortunately, the Lakers have not competed again until last week!

Leah Plummer and Abigail Roberts represented Lake Region at the prestigious USM Relays and did very well! Leah automatically qualified for the state meet in the high jump, placing 7th with a height of 4 feet, 8 inches. She also provisionally qualified for states in the 400 meters with her time of 1:07.59 (31.4 and 36.2). It was good for 6th place. Her only misses in the high jump came minutes after the 400 meters so LR coaches are optimistic that she can make 4-feet 10-inches in one of the first indoor track & field meets in January.

“Her 400 meters was also a good starting point.

Her time was only 0.1 seconds off what she started at in January 2020 — the season she ended with the 600-meter school record,” Laker Coach Mark Snow said.

Abigail automatically qualified for the state meet in both her events today. She placed 8th in the 800 meters with a time of 2:34.93 and 2nd in the triple jump with an effort of 31-feet 8-inches. The

800 meters had a top-notch field with five girls breaking 2:30. Abigail was in battle with the next group of five and registered strong opening splits of 35.7 and 37.8.

“She started losing some contact on the third lap (39.3) then her last lap was 42.1. It’s a great start to the season and with more experience and our increase in training Abigail should threaten the school record of 2:31,” Coach Snow said.

Abigail then had a great series of triple jumps. She never fouled and had at least three jumps over 30 feet. Her fifth jump was her best mark.

The regular season consists of Friday afternoons and evenings; opening meet Friday, Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Unfortunately, parents and fans are not allowed to attend the meets this year at the University of Southern Maine field house in Gorham.

However, the Lakers can be seen via live stream (fee for service). Purchasing a subscription to MileSplit to view track meets live and view recordings.

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(Continued from Page 5A) 2 points, Bouffard dropped a trey, and forward Alexis Hernandez sank a pair of foul shots with 3:07 left to give the Rangers a 37-35 advantage.

With 1:14 left, Sheldrick used a pick and took the ball strong to the hoop, drawing a foul. She made the first foul shot, but her second try bounced off the rim. Smith tipped the rebound and Hall was in the right spot to collect the ball and score for a 38-37 Laker lead.

Hall delivered in the clutch on the defensive end, blocking a Hale shot on a strong drive to the hoop. After a LR timeout with 58.7 seconds left, the Lakers hoped to get the ball inside. Smith made a move from the wing, but had the ball stripped away by Molly Sawtelle, who went the other way, scored the hoop and was fouled. She made the foul shot and TA was up 40-38 with 41.2 seconds remaining.

LR had a chance to tie as Smith was fouled in the act of shooting. She swished the first. Her second shot,

however, came up just short, striking the front of the rim. Sawtelle rebounded, but lost the ball in the front court. The Lakers pushed the ball quickly to the offensive end, but a 3-point shot was off the mark and Sawtelle secured the rebound to end the ball game.

For the Lakers, Sheldrick netted 12 points, going 5-of6 from the foul line. As a team, the Lakers were 10-of19 from the charity stripe.

Smith chipped in 11 points, 5-of-8 from the line. Hall finished with 8 points, while Vanessa Stone, Bri Sargent, Liz Smith and Abby Lavoie each had 2 points.

Emme Hall led all scorers with 14 points for Traip Academy, going 8-of-13 from the foul line.

The Rangers were 13-of24. Other scorers were: Thorsen 8, Sawtelle 6, Bouffard 5, Hernandez 4 and Emily Sweeney 3.

Up next: The Lakers travel to Freeport today and Gray-New Gloucester on Saturday. LR hosts Fryeburg Academy on Monday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m.

Lakers fall short

Gloria Crowley LRMS Grade 8

Riley Young LRMS Grade 8

Young, Grade 8, nominated

by Team Sugarloaf; Jacob Wisecup, staff, nominated

by Team Tumbledown.

Lake Region High School — Selina Hale, Grade 9, nominated by Mrs. Toohey; Audrey Philbrook, Grade 9, nominated by Ms. Bolduc; Kalee Charette, Grade 10, nominated by Mr. Custeau; Ali Abdul Hussain, Grade 11, nominated by Mr. Stacy; Olivia Dyer, Grade 11, nominated by Mr. Shible; Leah Plummer, Grade 12, nominated by Mr. Graef; Alizah Girard, Grade 12,

nominated by Mr. Carlson; Rebecca Lagoda, staff, nominated by Mr. Graef.

Lake Region Vocational Center — Ed Rock, staff, nominated by LRVC. Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n / Facilities/Maintenance — Andrea Kuvaja, staff, nominated by Mr. Madura.

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(Continued from Page 3A) Sands, staff, nominated by Mrs. Lepage, “Mrs. Sands was nominated for going above and beyond to foster the health and well-being of our staff. Your energy is infectious and we are so lucky to have you!”

Songo Locks Elementary — Alex Allan, Grade 2, nominated

by Mrs. Roberts, “Alex works carefully and diligently on all of his work.

He’s a great friend and role model. He always has a smile and a hug to share.

He is a respectful student”; Rory Davenport, Grade 1, nominated by Ms. Saunders, “Rory works hard on all of his work.

He shares his ideas in a helpful and clear way. He’s a great friend and role model. He is a respectful student”; Baylie Alberts, Kindergarten, nominated

by Ms. Merrill, “Baylie shows kindness toward all her peers. She is always the first to lend a helping hand to whoever needs it”; Sarah Carlson, staff, nominated by Mrs. DeVoe and Mr. Bell, “As a special education teacher, Sarah is adept at adjusting her teaching methods based on the present needs of her students. She is a warm, accessible, enthusiastic, and caring teacher. Sarah works tirelessly to create a creative, challenging, and nurturing environment for her students.”

Crooked River Elementary — Rocco Capano, Grade 3, nominated by Mr. DeVoe, “In Health and P.E., Rocco has followed PAWS — Perseverance, Acts Respectfully, Making Wise Choices and Be Safe to a ‘T.’ Rocco is a kid that leads by example, he picks the right thing to do, gives great effort and engages in class”; Avery Poulin, Grade 4, nominated by Mrs. Arbour, “Avery is

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Opinion & Comment

January 6, 2022, The Bridgton News, Page 1B

Medicare Nugget: Submit your ABNs

By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Sometimes, medical providers will offer you services or items that they know, or have reason to believe, Medicare will determine to be medically unnecessary for you (and therefore will not pay for). When that happens, they are required to give you an Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN), also known as a “waiver of liability.” ABNs only apply if you receive your coverage from Original Medicare, not if you are in a Medicare Advantage plan.

All doctors must use the Medicare approved ABN form, which provides you with an estimate of the cost of the treatment if Medicare will not pay for it. It also gives you the option to choose whether you want your claim submitted to Medicare at all.

You would be wise to have your doctor submit the claim to Medicare. If you do not select this option, your doctor is not required to submit the claim and you may end up having to pay the full cost of the procedure.

Conversely, if you choose to have your doctor submit the claim, Medicare may still pay for the services after all. Note that if you sign an ABN and ask your doctor to submit a claim to Medicare, and if Medicare denies the coverage, you can appeal. Always remember to keep copies of any documentation you sign or receive from your doctor. These will come in handy if you ever have to appeal.

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Earth Notes

“Earth Notes” is an outgrowth of a deep ecology discussion group. Writers reflect a delight in, and concern for, the earth and are individually responsible for opinions and information.

Community members are invited to submit articles.

New bird for the New Year

By Mary Jewett Guest Columnist My last Earth Notes article, back in October, explored the difference between birdwatching and “twitching.” In the spring, my birdwatching hobby sees me up at dawn, traveling locally to see my favorite migrants on their northward journey. I also spent a very pleasant day on Dec. 28 participating in the Christmas Bird Count, which Jean Preis has written about in this issue.

Twitching is a much more adventurous activity, and is likely to get you called a bird nerd for traveling all over kingdom come to see a particular bird. As an avid birder, it isn’t easy to see a new bird species in Maine in the winter. If you have been at it for a few years, it is likely you have seen most of the local species, and those rarely change. However, every once in a while, something new comes along that shakes everything up.

THE EXTREMELY RARE Steller’s Sea Eagle was seen in Georgetown, Maine, recently I am talking, of course, about the crazy rare Steller’s Sea Eagle, the bird of the century. This amazing, terribly lost, bird has been wandering around North America for close to a year, first showing up in Alaska (which makes sense) and then traveling east across Canada (which doesn’t make sense). If you haven’t heard about this yet, there are about a dozen articles online, and a recent NEW BIRD, Page 2B So, here is my “thank you and appreciation” to everyone showing up to work in these tough times.

Barbara Gately North Bridgton

Letters Many to thank

To The Editor: Janet Mills wrote a thank you message acknowledging and thanking healthcare workers. I really appreciated that message.

I feel this same acknowledgment and thanks should be extended to all the people in our community, who work in all the service industries. When I walked into the Bridgton Hannaford on New Year’s Eve, it was jammed with so many people, so was every other business establishment in Bridgton. The customers are not screened, nor are they required to wear masks, yet the workers carry on and do their jobs.

How is Biden doing?

To The Editor: A disastrous removal of troops that left thousands of Americans behind and resulted in the death of 13 American heroes.

Inflation at 39-year high.

2,700,000 migrants will cross our southern border illegally in 2021. This is more than live in Chicago.

More than 100,000 drug overdose deaths.

Record COVID deaths.

How is Biden doing?

Mark Lopez Bridgton

WINTER WASH — Even the Mermaid of Moose Pond has to do laundry!

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Remembrances of my war effort

Last month’s 80th anniversary remembrance of the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor caused me to take a stroll down memory lane — a very, very long stroll going back to the end of the Great Depression, World War II, and so on. I was only 3 1/2 years old on the “date which will live in infamy,” President Roosevelt’s reference to the attack on Pearl Harbor in his speech the following day, asking for a declaration of war from the U.S. Congress.

Like all Americans, I too was swept up by events and “drafted” into the war effort, just a little kid living with his family in a two-unit rental on Miner Street in South Providence, R.I. The Great Depression had conditioned us to accept the World War II period of rationing, “making do,” wasting nothing, and using ingenuity and creativity to have some fun. My “contributions” were many.

One of my more memorable contributions was my “bacon fat assignment.” My mother would pour off the bacon fat into soup cans and I would take them to the local grocery where we were paid 2 cents a pound for the bacon fat, which was then sent to factories to be converted into soap, and was also converted to glycerin for the making of bombs. There was a reward, though. I would also buy groceries, one of which was that irresistible Wonder Bread, with the fresh-from-thefactory aroma, so I would tear open the wrapper and treat myself on the way home.

On My Corner

by Bob Casimiro Contributing Writer

Kids stayed outdoors all day in that era — no goofy computer games to keep us indoors — and much of the time we roamed the streets looking for coke bottles, which we redeemed for two cents — and recycling — and used the money to buy some penny candy. My favorite was the cherry flavored Peach Stones, and I can remember pressing my nose against the display case as I made my purchase at our neighborhood store.

Part of our scavenging included looking for empty cigarette packs. We would separate the silver foil from the paper backing and roll the silver foil into balls. Silver was needed for the war effort, and was replaced in the cigarette package with waste brown paper in 1943.

Empty cans were crushed and recycled. A friend who REMEMBRANCES, Page 2B

Successful Christmas Bird Count

What is the Christmas Bird Count? It is a massive international effort that creates an annual census of winter bird populations, and has been done every year since 1900. It has grown into the largest, and longest running, citizen-science project in the world. Tens of thousands of volunteers count birds throughout North America, Central and South America, the West Indies, Bermuda, and Pacific Islands. Birds are counted from Arctic Bay, Canada, to Drake Passage, off the southern tip of South America, and from eastern Newfoundland south to Recife, Brazil, and as far west in the Pacific as South Guam.

The Bird Count is held under the auspices of National Audubon Society (NAS), but each Count is organized and takes place locally, within a 15-mile wide Circle registered with NAS. The Count no longer has to take place on Christmas Day, so local groups can schedule it on one day between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5. Our local Sweden Maine Christmas Bird Count Circle, centered just west of the Moose Pond causeway, includes parts Denmark, Fryeburg, Lovell, Sweden, Waterford, Harrison, and Bridgton, and was first organized by Penelope Richards.

On Dec. 28, 1972 she, along with Sue Black, Corice B.

A New Record

To The Editor: I have written several times about the dangers of Fentanyl coming across our open southern border. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol reports that 11,201 pounds of Fentanyl were seized at the border in 2021 vs 3,967 pounds for all of 2020 — a 280% increase!

As a result, Fentanyl has become the number 1 killer of people in the 18-45 age bracket, resulting in well over 100,000 deaths in the USA this year!

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Then, you must see the attached video of a police stop of a suspected drug dealer on the highway. One officer approaches the car, but doesn’t touch the drugs. He immediately overdoses on the Fentanyl and passes out, just by his proximity to the drugs. His fellow officers spring into action and administer Narcan several times in order to save his life.

This video is a must see, but it is not for children! https:// youtu.be/zJ7TaLQDRR8 Why is border security so political? Open borders are obviously wrong for this

country — yet the Democrats persist in this policy, even though the country is outraged. Why does the Biden administration side with the Cartels rather than the citizens of this country?

It is shocking that the Biden administration is now asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse the lower court ruling on “Remain in Mexico Policy” that requires illegals to stay in Mexico while their case is heard.

This proves that the Biden administration is trying to import more democrat votes, no matter what the consequences are for our country.

Bill Preis Bridgton

Contradicting thoughts

To The Editor: I sometimes agree with conclusions reached in columns by Robert Plaisted, sometimes I do not. Often, even if I agree with his conclusions, I have problems with the nature of his arguments. In his column of Dec. 23, he made a claim that is not merely wrong, but impossible, and which he himself contradicts later in the column. He states, “We violate

Bird Watch

by Jean Preis BN Columnist

Feinder, and Allene Westleigh tallied 1,579 birds of 25 species. That 1972 Count was done within a registered Circle, but on Dec. 26, 1917, Mrs. Roland Woodbury, Miss Eleanor Chute, Mrs. James Steadman, and Miss Marjorie Steadman conducted a bird census in North Bridgton, according to the February, 1918 issue of Bird Lore magazine. They reported 121 birds, of 14 species.

This year, our local CBC took place on Dec. 28, when 32 volunteers, 15 of whom counted birds at their home feeders, reported 2,606 individual birds, of 40 species.

The most unusual sighting was three Rusty Blackbirds, a species not recorded on our Count since 1989. The BIRD COUNT, Page 3B natural law with impunity.”

We do not. He later states that, “natural law is universal, unchanging, and impervious to our wishes.” The latter, as far as we know, is correct.

The former is impossible and contradicts the latter. When we do all the things he complains of, we get results that come from the operation of the laws of nature. We might be unwise, reckless, we do not violate any law of nature because we cannot do so.

Since he is published as a columnist, perhaps he could be subjected to editing, at least so he can be brought to say what he means. Lacking editing, perhaps he could find a friend or relation to read his column in advance and point out problems. Note: I have not used his title “Rev.” because I oppose using titles that are irrelevant to what is written. I don’t use my own either.

Neil Garston South Casco and Lewiston

merry band of incompetent Marxist zealots he has surrounded himself with couldn’t possibly come up with another disastrous spending scheme to inflict more pain and suffering on the American people, he has, in spades.

Biden has made it even more attractive for folks who once held jobs when the economy was booming under Trump to now sit on their butts while America’s small businesses go under at a rate not seen since the Great Depression. There has never been a more lucrative time to be on the dole than right now.

Is it any wonder that 8.7 million people remain unemployed despite there being 10.9 million job openings nationwide?

Since March 20, citizens who choose to remain idle have been given a weekly bonus check (first $600 and later $300) from our extremely generous president. At the same time, he has also boosted food stamp benefits by 25%.

According to Labor Department figures, businesses had record breaking To The Editor: Just when America job openings in July while thought and prayed that the economy added only a President Biden and the LETTERS, Page 2B

Paid to stay put

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Remembrances of my war effort

(Continued from Page 1B) lived in New Jersey at the time recalls the scrap man with his horse-drawn cart, coming through the neighborhood buying junk metal for reuse, and recycling.

When our shoes wore out, no problem, just put cardboard to cover the holes in the soles. Leather was needed for things like bomber jackets, for pilots and crews.

Gasoline was rationed, which was no problem for us as we didn’t have an automobile. My father was working in a textile mill in Lowell, Mass., at the time, and would come home on weekends on the train, with his satchel filled with food.

“Black market goods?” I never thought to ask.

Empty orange crates were another valuable repurposed item: add 2x4s for the base, attach roller skates, and wooden handles, and you had a “scooter.” Roller skates on those days were foot shaped flat metal devices that you clamped to your shoes with a “key.” I used an orange crate as a “display case” to sell jewelry rejects my mother brought home from her job at the jewelry factory.

And there were “Victory Gardens,” rationing of tires, mists had expected.

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New bird for the New Year

HOMEMADE World War II era orange crate “scooters.” food, scrap metal drives, and sales of War Bonds, among other war measures.

It all had a permanent effect on me. We were expected to eat everything on our dinner plates and if we balked, we were reminded of the poor children in war-torn Europe who didn’t have enough to eat. It worked; I still clean my plate, and very little food goes in the trash. I also think twice before using paper towels, and opt to scour the baking pan to avoid using tinfoil (aluminum foil).

And that is why I am “tight.” and services.

Thanks to Biden’s out of control spending and borrowing binge, the nation’s economy is experiencing inflation rates not seen in more than a decade.

Work becomes a lot less enticing when inflation eats up an ever-increasing per-

cent of a worker’s paycheck.

Biden has expanded the welfare state beyond liberals’ wildest dreams.

Angus King, Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden have been all in helping Biden destroy America.

Robert M. Howe Jr. Bridgton

Down the Garden Path

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The next regular scheduled Planning Board Meeting will be February 14, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town of Casco Community Center Meeting Room.

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by Nancy Donovan, Ph.D., PT Master Gardener Volunteer

In the frosty zone for plants

While I very much enjoy gardening, I do not spend any time bemoaning the end of the gardening season.

The change of seasons brings about a welcome change of activities. I look forward to snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, especially when the sun causes the fresh snow to twinkle like daytime stars. I spend some days in my comfy chair with a cup of hot chocolate, or a glass of wine, and continue my gardening education with books, and now via Zoom presentations. Planning the next gardening season requires researching new plants or vegetables to add. While “trial and error” is one way to proceed, I prefer the efficiency and money-saving results of the “tried and true” method.

In the next few “Down the Garden Path” columns, my goal is to offer advice that will prevent readers from the frustrations of the “trial and error” misadventures. I will also provide information about many native Maine plants that can be chosen to provide color for visual pleasure, as well as food for pollinators, for each of the spring, summer and fall seasons.

One of the most important determinants of successful gardening is to know the “Plant Hardiness Zone” for where you live. These maps are also referred to as planting or growing zones. The map is produced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS). It is designed to assist landscapers and gardeners in selecting perennials, shrubs and trees that have the best chance of surviving year-round, with specific attention to the coldest winter temperatures. Each zone is based on the 30-year average of the single coldest temperature recorded for each of those 30 years for a specific location in the United States. The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map can be found at https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov. The site allows you to enter the zip code of any location and the zone for that specific area will be identified.

There are a total of 13 zones identified for the United

There will be a Public Hearing held on January 17, 2022, 6 p.m., at the Casco Community Center Meeting Room, 940 Meadow Road, Casco, Maine, on the following items: • Dimensional Variance Appeal, Paul and Denise Weldner, Tax Map 19, Lot 29, located at 9 Morningside Lane, Casco Maine. Limited/Residential Recreational District.

Requesting a Setback Variance for a remodel of a garage.

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CASCO ZONING BOARD JANUARY 17, 2022 COMMUNITY CENTER MEETING ROOM 940 MEADOW ROAD 6:00 P. M. First Order of Business: • Call Meeting to Order • Determine a Quorum New Business: • Dimensional Variance Appeal, Paul and Denise Weldner, Tax Map 19, Lot 29, located at 9 Morningside Lane, Casco Maine. Limited/Residential Recreational District.

Requesting a Setback Variance for a remodel of a garage.

Additions: • None Next Meeting: • February 15, 2022 If Needed Adjourn

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States with each zone defined based on the coldest winter temperatures for specific locations. Each of the successful zones change by 10 degrees Fahrenheit (F). That is, Zone 4 is 10 degrees colder than Zone 5. Zone 4 is listed as having coldest temperatures of -30 to -25 degrees F, and Zone 5 is listed as having coldest winter temperatures of -20 to -15 degrees F. Each Zone also has two subdivisions, which differ by 5 degrees F. On the map, Zone 4a reaches an average low temperature of -30 to -25 degrees F and Zone 4b reaches an average low temperature of -25 to -20 degrees temperature. To continue, Zone 5a reaches coldest temperatures of -20 to -15 degrees F, and Zone 5b reaches coldest temperatures of -15 to -10 degrees F. The State of Maine has Plant Hardiness Zones of 3 to 6. The northernmost zone is identified as having coldest temperatures of -40 to -35 degrees F, and the southernmost zone has coldest temperatures of -10 to -5 degrees F. I found a wonderful Internet site that lists the Zone for each town in Maine. It can be accessed at https://www.plantmaps.com/ interactive-maine-usda-plant-zone-hardiness-map.php. The list shows that Brownfield, Denmark, Fryeburg, Harrison, Lovell and Waterford are located in Zone 4b, whereas Casco, Norway, South Paris and Raymond are located in

(Continued from Page 2B) one in the Portland Press Herald. I won’t retell all the stories, but I will share my own twitching experience.

To say this bird is rare would be an understatement.

It is most commonly found on the Kamchatka Peninsula in far Eastern Russia. There are an estimated 4,000 individuals living and they are considered a vulnerable species. I first heard about the sea eagle when it was spotted along the Taunton River in Massachusetts the week before Christmas. I seriously considered going down, but by the time I got up the gumption it had moved on.

Every birder in Maine then made their Christmas wish, that it would come here next, and we all went about our business.

And then, on Dec. 30, the sea eagle was spotted by a woman in Georgetown, Maine, and the news spread like wildfire. On New Year’s Eve day, hundreds of birders from all over New England had converged upon the small coastal town, and no one was disappointed. I took a terrible chance and didn’t cancel my plans for Friday, deciding to head up Saturday morning instead. For most of the day on Friday, I oscillated between being comfortable with my decision to thinking I was an absolute fool for not jumping on the bandwagon.

I awoke early on Saturday and headed up to Georgetown as soon as possible. I knew the bird wouldn’t be spotted before sunrise, but I also knew that parking would become a problem the longer I waited. It was a perfectly horrible day for seeing a new “life bird.”

The sun was not shining and all the clouds were in the sky. A light drizzle had started and the fog was so thick on the drive in that I couldn’t see 50 feet in front of my car. I knew the bird would not be seen if the fog didn’t clear, and I was prepared to wait all day if necessary.

There were still a few spots in the public lot when I arrived, rolling in at the same time as two carloads of birders from Connecticut. As I was walking from the lot, I passed two women who were leaving. They sadly (for them), and accurately, predicted that I would see the bird since they had to leave for work. I found a spot amongst the dozens of others and began my own scan of the water. From our vantage point, in the parking lot of a lobster company, we could see a handful of islands, with nice tall pines perfect for a large bird to perch in.

About 20 minutes after I arrived, it was spotted, and it began a slow migration from island to island, causing a frenzy of activity every time it moved. The Steller’s Sea Eagle has an eight-foot wingspan and can weigh up to 20 pounds. If it wasn’t such a massive bird there is little chance anyone would have seen it.

Lastly, I’d like to address the photo I included with my article. I don’t even know if the editor will allow it (we did), given the poor quality, but I have submitted it anyway. This is the kind of photo that I normally wouldn’t share, it is grainy, and slightly blurry, which isn’t surprising, given the fact that the Steller’s Sea Eagle was over 500 feet away through the fog. Heavily cropped and edited, it is my new favorite photo, and I’ve been showing it off like it’s a new baby.

I often feel sadness when watching birds that are so far off track. A few years ago, a Great Black Hawk showed up in Portland and, sadly died due to the cold.

Fortunately, the Steller’s Sea Eagle is well adapted to cold, marine environments and, after several months of travel, they seem none the worse for being away from home. It also seems completely unfazed by the attention it is receiving from all of us bird nerds.

Mary Jewett is an Educator and CBI Director at Lakes Environmental Association.

Zone 5a.

The information posted on the Maine Cooperative Extension website advises that the zone map is a guideline, and not a guarantee. On the site it is stated that “A plant rated hardy to Zone 4b would likely thrive in Zone 5a, do well on good sites in Zone 4b, and might survive in quite protected sites in Zone 4a.” The website continues to advise that, “The map is more accurate for trees and shrubs than for herbaceous perennials like iris and poppy, because snow cover greatly affects the winter survival of herbaceous perennials. An herbaceous perennial in a cold location with deep, reliable snow cover may survive better than one in a warmer zone where the ground is open.”

Another climate determinant of successful planting is that of the dates of the first fall frost and the last spring frost.

The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association website states that “Frost-sensitive plants should not be put out unprotected before the frost-free date”. Determining this date from online information is more difficult than identifying hardiness zones. The website https://plantmaps. com allows the input of zip code and will list the first and last frost dates. However, there is no information regarding how the information is derived. This site lists the first frost date for as Sept. 21-30 and the last frost date as June 1-10 for Bridgton and locations listed earlier in this column. The website https://morningchores.com/frost-dates/ reports that the frost date it lists is based on data from the USDA and the NOAA. When I entered the Bridgton zip code it listed the first frost date as September 26 and the last frost date as May 15. However, the site also stipulated that “It is hard to pinpoint an exact date, so it is wise to assume that freezing temperatures are possible two weeks before the first frost date and two weeks after the last.” Personally, I never put vegetable or perennial plants in the ground until the month of June.

I did have a chuckle when I read on the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) website that “Nearly all of Alaska falls into the ‘too cold to compute’ category, meaning that the state is likely to see freezing temperatures year-round.” This was in contrast to the statement that “All of Puerto Rico and all but the highest elevations of the state of Hawaii fall into the “too warm to compute” category, meaning that they very rarely or never see freezing temperatures.” I did experience the contrasting temperatures when I vacationed in Maui, Hawaii. Three friends and I signed up for a trip that began very early to experience the sunrise at Mount Haleakala, a dormant volcano that is 10,023 feet at the summit. The temperature required a very warm jacket, hat and scarf. After the sunrise we got on bicycles and rode them down to the bottom (no pedaling required with several hairpin turns) where we required only shorts and T-shirts.

A trip to Alaska remains on my bucket list. I hope I will remain hardy enough to complete the many activities that remain on my bucket list.

Successful Count

(Continued from Page 1B) following is the unofficial list of birds seen on Count Day: 19 Canada Geese; 17 American Black Ducks; 100 Mallards; one Common Goldeneye; 14 Hooded Mergansers; four Ruffed Grouse; 97 Wild Turkeys; three Sharp-shinned Hawks; five Bald Eagles; one Red-tailed Hawk; 58 Rock Pigeons; 162 Mourning Doves; one Belted Kingfisher; one Yellow-bellied Sapsucker; seven BIRD COUNT, Page 4B

Barbara E. Fegurson March 22, 1935 – December 23, 2021 Barbara Elizabeth (Cole) Ferguson, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of December 23, 2021, in the loving care of her daughter-in-law Dawn, and son, Norman (Scott) Ferguson. She was 86 years old.

Barbara was born at home in Locke Mills, Maine, to her father Lewis and mother Minola Cole.

She grew up in the Bethel/Woodstock area during the post-Depression and World War II years.

She developed a character of resourcefulness and persistence that carried her through her long and productive life. During her high school years at Gould Academy, she served as a writer and eventual editor-in-chief for the school newspaper The Blue and Gold, and graduated as the salutatorian of the class of 1953. She attended Pratt Diagnostic School at Tufts Medical school in Boston where she graduated with a degree in medical technology. She became a laboratory technician at the Rumford Community Hospital where she worked for several years.

While she knew her eventual husband, Norman K. “Sonny” Ferguson, Jr. when they were both students at Gould Academy in Bethel, Maine, they would come to find love several years after high school. They were married on January 28th, 1956 in Bethel with a celebration at the Congregational Church. Barbara and Norman went on to have four sons in 6 years and would annually travel to Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia for summer vacations with the extended Ferguson family. Barbara went back to college in the early 1970’s to complete a teaching degree while raising a busy family. Her persistence paid off when she completed her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at the University of Maine, Farmington. She worked for over 25 years as an elementary school teacher.

She even taught first grade for many years in the small Locke Mills School where she started school.

Barbara was an active member in the Rumford Point Congregational Church and participated in many Hanover, Rumford and Bethel community organizations, and events. She exhibited a warm, hospitable demeanor and her home became a frequent informal gathering place for community members and friends of her sons. Many warm and joyous gatherings over the years served to build community bonds that have endured the test of time. She and Norman presided over a loving family of 11 grandchildren, their parents and friends. There were many family gatherings in Hanover, across Maine and in Nova Scotia where fun-filled events were inspired by her natural role as loving grandmother and devoted friend to all.

After the death of her husband, Norman, in 2010, Barbara moved to Fryeburg where she was closer to her eldest son Scott, her daughter-in-law Dawn and grandson Seth. She became a practicing member of the Fryeburg New Church and active participant in many Fryeburg activities with friends and neighbors. True to her passion for teaching and writing, she started a monthly project at the New Church called In the Spot Light. Once a month, she would interview a Sunday school student and publish a one-page interview in the church bulletin featuring that student’s interests and goals.

Barbara will be missed by her family and many others. We are all heartened and inspired by her kindness of spirit and model of warmth and respect for all. The Ferguson family is highly grateful for the loving professionalism and kind care provided by Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice. The Fergusons are also grateful for the love and devotion of Dawn and Scott Ferguson as they cared for our mother through her later years and final days.

Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Norman, 76, and is survived by Scott (Norman, III) and Dawn Ferguson of Fryeburg, Douglas Ferguson of Dixmont, Daniel and Janet Ferguson of Bethel, and Robert Ferguson of Hampton Township, Pa.; grandchildren and partners, Eric Ferguson and Bethany Allen, with great-granddaughter, Iona, of Bowdoinham, Maine, Ian and Katherine Ferguson of Tamworth, N.H., Seth Ferguson of Fryeburg, Maine, Sam Ferguson of Bethel, Maine, Catherine Ferguson of Stowe, Vt., Jonathan Ferguson of Bath, Maine, Marianne Ferguson and Brad Randall of North Berwick, Maine, Angus Ferguson of Hampton Township, Pa., Molly Ferguson of Kenduskeag, Maine, Lucas Ferguson of Brewer, Maine, and Sadie Ferguson Dillon and Husband Ryan Dillon of Hermon, Maine.

A celebration of life will be held at the Fryeburg New Church in the late Spring. An interment service will be held later at the Rumford Point Church. Specific dates and times to be announced.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be provided to the Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice (https:// androscoggin.org).

January 6, 2022, The Bridgton News, Page 3B

Ronald O. Plummer

Donald L. Allen Jr.

CASCO — Ronald O. “Ron” Plummer, 74, of Casco, died early Thursday morning, Dec. 23, 2021, at the Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston after a brief illness.

He was born on Sept. 24, 1947, in Portland, a son of Olin and Marjorie Plummer. Ron attended Casco schools, graduating from Casco High School in 1965.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, Ron was called to duty just a short time after having started his career at Dielectric in Raymond.

An Honorable Discharge from the service in August of 1967 due to his father’s poor health, Ron went back to work at Dielectric/Radio Detection and was employed there for just shy of 50 years, making countless friends over those years.

Ron was passionate about outdoor recreation and all that the lakes and forests of Maine had to offer whether it was hunting, fishing, snowmobiling or four-wheeling. These later years in life and the birth of grandchildren, hunting and fishing might have taken a close back seat.

Ron is loved by his wife, Wanda (Reinhard) Plummer of Casco, whom he married on Aug. 25, 1979, in Naples; two sons, Michael Plummer and his wife, Amy of Casco, and Derrick Plummer and his wife, Nicole of Poland; a daughter, Deanna Boewe and her husband, Jacob of Silverlake, N.H.; seven grandchildren, Kalor, Wyatt, Lucas, Logan, Nolan, Jayce and Faith; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Eugene, Ivan, and Irwin.

There will be a memorial visitation for Ron from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2021, at the Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road in Casco.

Condolences and tributes may be shared with his family at www.hallfuneralhome.net. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be given to Wanda Plummer, 23 Winslow Road, Casco, ME 04015 for an account to be established to benefit Ron’s grandchildren with further education.

NAPLES — Donald L. Allen, Jr., of Naples, died Thursday morning, Dec. 30, 2021, just two days after having turned 70.

He was born on Dec. 28, 1951, in Bridgton, a son of, Donald L. and Emily (Hibbard) Allen Sr. Don attended local schools and was part of the first graduating class of Lake Region High School where it is now.

Don worked the majority of his working life in the local shoe shop.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf.

Don is survived by his wife, Carol (Carruthers) whom he married on July 2, 1977, at their home in Naples; a daughter, Casey Sojdak of Fort Mill, S.C.; a son, Chad Allen of Naples; four grandchildren, MacKenzie, Isabell, Gavin and Madison.

A celebration of Don’s life will be held in the spring with the time and date to be announced. Cremation arrangements are in the care of the Hall Funeral Home in Casco where tributes may be shared with Don’s family at www.hallfuneralhome.net.

Lillian J. Gleason 1928 - 2021

L. Jane Lewis Gleason, 93, of Brunswick, Maine, died unexpectedly after a brief illness on November 28, 2021. Born in Andover, Mass., she was a graduate of Abbot Academy in 1947 and Westbrook Junior College in 1949. In 1950 she married Jerome B. Gleason and for 32 years they raised their four children in the Gleason family home in Concord, Mass., where she was active in community life. Jane served as director of volunteers for the Massachusetts Red Cross (Middlesex Chapter) and was a volunteer at Emerson Hospital in Concord. After retiring with her husband to York Harbor, Maine, she also volunteered at York Hospital.

A life defined by service to others, her country and her college, she was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in both Massachusetts and Florida. She served as District Director II of the Massachusetts DAR from 19741977. In 2012 she received a special award for 40 years of service to the Wayside Chapter of the DAR. After many years of service to her beloved alma mater, Westbrook Jr. College she received the Westbrook College Alumni Association “Heloise E. Withee ‘49 Alumni Service Award” in 2009.

An accomplished business woman and artist, she owned her own business, Kezar Lake Handcrafts, in Center Lovell, for over 30 years. Her shop became a community landmark where summer visitors could purchase Maine-made crafts. Other businesses of hers included selling chickadee pins, terrariums and “Sassy Scarves” of her own creation. In her elder years her crafts booth became a fixture at local craft fairs.

She was a member of the Freeport (ME) Women’s Club and three Congregational churches, in Marco Island, Fla., Yarmouth, and Lovell. She was also an active member of three organizations that preserved the land and waters of Lovell, and proudly served as milfoil weed captain of Kezar Lake, where she had summered since she was a girl. She and her husband, Jerry, also loved to travel and made many friends around the country during their world travels together.

She leaves her four children, Rev. Elizabeth J. Gleason of Bar Mills, ME; a son, Peter B. Gleason (Chris) of Exeter, NH; and two other daughters, Susan A. Levandoski (Dennis) of Brunswick, ME, and Amy C. Henkes (Kevin) of Towson, MD., as well as six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Her husband, Jerome B. Gleason and brother, Edwin F. Lewis Jr. predeceased her. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 2 p.m., at the Lovell United Church of Christ, Lovell, ME. Memorial donations in her honor may be made to the Greater Lovell Land Trust, P. O. Box 225, Lovell ME 04051 or to the First Parish Congregational Church, 116 Main Street, Yarmouth ME 04096. To leave a note or share a memory, please visit www.brackettfh.com

Linda L. Thompson HARRISON — Linda L. Thompson, 77, of Harrison, died peacefully at her home on Dec. 24, 2021.

She was born on Nov. 11, 1944, in Bridgton, a daughter of Donald and Shirley (Seamon) Grover. She attended local schools, graduating from Bridgton High School in 1963.

On Aug. 17, 1963, she married Paul E. Thompson and made their home locally as she worked in the local shoe shop and knitting mill.

Linda was a devoted wife, mother, and member of the Norway Baptist Church.

She leaves behind her husband of 58 years, Paul of Harrison; daughters, Pamela Garron and her husband Justin of Naples, Heather Gendron and her husband Robert of Manchester, N.H., and Cindy McLellan of Fryeburg; grandchildren, James, Timothy and Paul Smith, Bobby and Karissa Gendron, Matthew and Markus McLellan; six great-grandchildren; two brothers.

A graveside service for Linda will be held in the spring at the Harrison Village Cemetery with time and date to be announced.

Gifts may be given in her memory to the Norway Baptist Church, 12 Cottage St., Norway, ME 04268.

Arrangements are in the care of the Hall Funeral Home in Casco where condolences and tributes may be shared with her family at www.hallfuneralhome.net.

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Family and friends attending services now have a stunning reception area to share a meal after the service. Also, our casket selection is now online for your convenience.

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(Continued from Page 3B) Red-Bellied Woodpeckers; 74 Downy Woodpeckers; 43 Hairy Woodpeckers; four Pileated Woodpeckers; 269 Blue Jays; 65 American Crows; 21 Common Ravens; 329 Black-capped Chickadees; 96 Tufted Titmice; 29 Red-breasted Nuthatches; 84 White-breasted Nuthatches; one Brown Creeper; six Eastern Bluebirds; 63 European Starlings; 20 Cedar Waxwings; 15 American Tree Sparrows; three Dark-eyed Juncos; one White-throated Sparrow; one Song Sparrow; 18 Sparrows (exact species still to be determined); 26 Northern Cardinals; four Redwinged Blackbirds; three Rusty Blackbirds; 17 Common Redpolls; 529 American Goldfinches; three Pine Siskins;

22 House Sparrows.

It will take several weeks for the Compiler, Mary Jewett, to collect and double-check all the sightings and other data given to her by the birders. Her final report will include how many people participated, length of time they birded, miles they covered, temperature, precipitation, wind, snow cover, extent of ice on lakes and streams, and other details. This information, along with the list of birds, becomes crucial for scientists who analyze CBC data. The local Compiler’s report will be submitted to National Audubon’s CBC Regional Editor for the Northeast, for final review before it becomes part of the official CBC record.

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Guild donation helps secure equipment Bridgton Hospital is a big step closer to acquiring a state-of-the-art 3D mammogram unit, thanks to a generous donation from the Bridgton Hospital Guild.

For years, the now-dissolved guild has been operating a coffee shop and thrift store to help raise funds

Rufus Porter Lectures

The Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity will present a threepart virtual lecture series this January, February, and March 2022. Join RPM one Wednesday a month to explore the life, times, and legacy of Rufus Porter with guest lecturers from across the state and New England.

The first lecture is Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. entitled, “Tapping into the Past: Tavern Life in Early Connecticut.” Presented

by Taylor McClure, Museum Educator at the Connecticut Historical Society, this program highlights taverns in early

MAKING IT A REALITY — Bridgton Hospital Guild’s final donation will help Bridgton Hospital secure mammography equipment to be used for breast cancer screenings. Pictured left to right, Bridgton Guild treasurer JoAnn Morasse, Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals president Peter Wright, and Guild President Marlise Libby.

Mike Davis of the Bridgton Historical Society will present one lecture per month from January through June on different topics relating to the history of Bridgton and the Lake Region.

The January lecture will be the first of a two-part series on the history of Pleasant Mountain. The program will take place on Sunday, Jan. 9, at 1 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot Street, in downtown Bridgton. The snow date is Jan. 16. The program is open to the public and donations are accepted.

For more information and to RSVP please contact BHS at 207-647-3699.

for equipment that the hospital, on its own, could not acquire. Recently, Bridgton Guild president Marlise Libby and treasurer JoAnn Morasse presented Peter J. Wright, FACHE, president of Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, with a $40,000 check that will go toward the purchase of the mammogram equipment.

Bridgton Farmers’ Market recipe

Winter Greens and Beans

Winter Greens and Beans

Cook the beans

Naples/Casco/Raymond

2 cups of beans soaked in a large bowl overnight (at least 6 and preferably 12 hours).

Drain and rinse the beans.

Make a mirepoix — onions, carrots, celery (a fennel bulb if you have one), sautéed in olive oil.

Or a sofrito – Onions, celery and bell pepper sautéed in butter, oil or bacon fat.

I like to sauté and then “sweat” the vegetables for about 10 minutes to enhance the flavors. Next, it’s a great time to add the herbs you desire (I added sprigs of fresh thyme and rosemary) and a couple of smashed heads of garlic… Always garlic!

Add the beans to the pot with enough water to cover the beans by an inch or two. (I do not add salt to my beans when cooking them. I have heard from a reliable source that beans cook better and are more tender without salt.

Add the salt later.)

Tuck in the parmesan and pecorino rinds if you have them.

Bring the pot to a slow simmer, skim off the early foam, partially cover and cook for several hours until the beans are tender.

Add more veggies you have or desire and cook for about 20 to 30 minutes more…at my house the more vegetables the merrier. Carrots, celery, and of course a big colander of washed and roughly chopped winter greens.

Check and season to taste and serve in big bowls. Yum! The Bridgton Farmers’ Market is located at The All Roads Hub (the old Macdonald Motor Building) at 4 Nulty Street and runs every Saturday 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 13 through April 17.

For a full list of vendors and information on ordering go to https://www.facebook.com/BridgtonFarmersMarket/ or contact BFM at bridgtonfarmersmarket.me@gmail.com

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members and leadership at Bridgton Hospital, I cannot thank the members of the guild enough,” Wright said.

“The time and effort these volunteers have put in to ensure we provide the best healthcare to our community

Area births

Levi Mark Duclos, son of Brianna Cox and Richard Duclos Jr. of Harrison, was born on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021 at 2:42 a.m. at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway. Levi weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces. He joins siblings Audriana (age 7), BJ (8) and Enzo (4).

Maternal grandparents: Nancy and Michael Nelson of Jacksonville, Fla., Forest Cox of Sumner, Fla., and Dana Lippincott of Harrison. Paternal grandparents: Richard and Michele Duclos of Warwick, R.I.

Evening with Lowry LOVELL — The Friends of the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library are delighted to be hosting an online conversation with Lois Lowry on Thursday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m., via Zoom.

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Guild is also deeding the building the thrift shop was located in to Bridgton Hospital. Proceeds from the planned sale of the building will also go toward purchase of the mammogram equipment.

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By Nancy Tripp Bridgton Farmers’ Market With the holidays behind us, our New Year’s resolutions begin to fall into place and in our house this circles around healthy eating after a season of celebrating. I like to begin to include more plant-based dining options and a great way to do this is to integrate more beans into my menus.

There are so many choices when it comes to beans.

Beans are loaded with fiber (which help to scrub all the rich fats and sludge out of the gut), vitamins, minerals, folates and antioxidants and beans are a great source of protein to replace meat in a recipe.

Winter is a great time to cook beans. Our digestive “fire” is stronger in the winter months, so beans are much easier to digest this time of year. Make sure that you soak your beans overnight, cook them for a long time and perhaps think of adding spices (fennel, coriander, cumin and parsley) that facilitate digestion to make beans less gassy and easier to digest.

It’s also the perfect time of year to have a stew cooking on the stove. I begin with a basic mirepoix or sofrito, add the beans, cover them with water and let them cook for 11/2 to 2 hours and check them for tenderness. Last week, I added a couple rinds of Parmesan and pecorino I had saved for just such an occasion. This added a depth of flavor and richness. Toward the end of the cooking of the beans, I like to add more vegetables, carrots, celery, maybe more onion and a big bowl of winter greens. What a wonderful way to use kale, collards, and spinach. This adds a lovely splash of color and many more nutrients to your bowl.

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has been invaluable.”

Mammography is one of many diagnostic services Bridgton Hospital makes available to residents of western Maine. All imaging is done digitally, which makes results easily accessible and transferable, if necessary.

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Connecticut which were more than just a place to drink. Travelers and locals alike saw taverns as a place to be entertained, spread news and gossip, have a good meal, and get a night’s lodging. It is well known that Rufus Porter set up shop in taverns all over New England as an itinerant painter. This program will explore the sights, sounds, and personalities that Porter likely encountered in his travels.

Cost: $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. A Zoom link will be provided a few days before the lecture. Tickets can be purchased at rufusportermuseum.org

Bridgton history at BHS

Friday, Jan. 7

“For years, we’ve been glad to help Bridgton Hospital get equipment they need with funds we were able to raise,” Libby said. “As our final donation, we were able to further the effort to obtain this much-needed 3D mammogram unit.”

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Evening with Lowry (Continued from Page 5B) death.

Lowry’s books call on us to consider the world deeply,

seriously, and humorously. She is especially known for writing brilliantly on difficult subjects; Number the Stars is widely

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Ingenuity 2022 Virtual Winter Lecture Series, Tapping into the Past: Tavern Life in Early Connecticut, 7 p.m. $5 for members, $10 for non-members. A Zoom link will be provided a few days before the lecture.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.rufusportermuseum.org.

Saturday, January 15 Come play in the Snow, 10 a.m., Waterford Fairgrounds.

Tuesday, January 18 Free Nalaxone Community Training on Zoom at 10 a.m. Lake Region Recovery Center is partnering with Maine Access Points to offer these trainings every other month. Either stop by LRRC to Zoom or access from home with meeting ID #86337728738. Call the Center for more info at 8038707.

Wednesday, January 19 Ceramics with Rita, 5;30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Wilkins House, Waterford. Contact Harrison Rec Director Kayla Laird at 583-2241 or klaird@harrisonmaine. org to reserve your spot. All projects will be completed and taken home on the same night.

Thursday, January 20 Free Hep. C and HIV Testing, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center. Rapid results.

Location: behind old Bridgton Hospital, private entrance for Recovery Center.

Thursday, January 6 Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club speaker: Jen Fullmer, Rotarian, Biddeford-Saco Club (via Zoom), Rescue and Resettlement of an Afghan Family to Maine, 7:30 a.m.

For the Zoom link, contact George Szok at gszoksbox@gmail.com. For more information about this speaker, contact Carol Madsen at carjmad@hotmail.com Sunday, January 9 “Sprouts Class.”

Learn how to grow your own sprouts at the Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main Street, in Harrison. Doors open at 1 p.mn., class starts at 1:30 p.m. Open to all at no charge. For more information, contact Muffett Crowell at (850) 501-2709.

History of Bridgton.

Mike Davis of the Bridgton Historical Society will present the first of a twopart series on the history of Pleasant Mountain. The program will take place at 1 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot Street, in downtown Bridgton. The snow date is Jan. 16. The program is open to the public and donations are accepted. For more information and to RSVP please contact BHS at (207) 647-3699.

Wednesday, January 12 Winter Lecture. Rufus Porter Museum of Art and

Country Living considered one of the best children’s novels ever written about the Holocaust, and Lowry’s most popular book, The Giver, has sold more than 12 million copies and been adapted into a play, a musical,

an opera, and a film.

All members of the CHML Friends will receive complimentary Zoom link invitations to “A Winter Evening with Lois Lowry.”

To join the Friends and

attend what promises to be an enthralling evening, please visit friendsofhobbslibrary.org, or the Charlotte Hobbs Library website (www.hobbslibrary. org) and follow the instructions for signing up.

You may also complete your membership form at the Hobbs Library in Lovell. The deadline for registration is Jan. 21, 2022. The Friends hope you’ll make sure not to miss this exciting event!

WEEKLY SCHEDULE Mondays-Fridays AA Bridgton New Day Group, 12 to 1 p.m., Lake Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Drive, Suite E (located behind the old hospital using a private entrance, 803-8707, www. lrrcbridgton.org Mondays Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., at Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, no charge.

Knitting Group meets at the Caswell Conservancy Center in Harrison from 1 to 3 p.m. All levels of knitting are welcome.

Stamping Up Class returns Nov. 1 at the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, Norway, 1 to 2;30 p.m. Space limited, masks required, materials provided. Sign up at info@crcofwm.org Chair Yoga (presented by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine) at Caswell Conservancy Center (42 Main Street) in Harrison with Susan Kane from 11 a.m. to noon. Open to public ($10), free to cancer patients and their caregivers. No registration required.

Jigsaw Puzzle Library, North Waterford Church (Route 35), the lending library is open every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. All are welcome.

Tuesdays Harrison Food Bank, 12 to 6 p.m., located at the Harrison Food Bank, Ronald G. St. John Community Center located

at 176 Waterford Road in Harrison. Telephone: 207647-3384.

Bridgton Food Bank, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., former Methodist Church building, Main Street.

Naples Food Pantry, 10 to 11:30 a.m., located at the Naples United Methodist Chuck; open to Naples residents, distribution is drivethru.

Tai Chi Maine at the Bridgton Town Hall on North High Street at 10 a.m.

All participants are asked to wear masks. For more information, go to the Tai Chi Maine website or e-mail Taichiinmaine@gmail.com Jeannette’s Closet, 9 to 11 a.m., First Congregational Church, South High Street, Bridgton.

Caregiver Support Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m., MWV Adult Day Center, 987 East Main Street, Center Conway, N.H. This support group offers education, support and coping skills for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s or Related Disorders. For more information, call 603-3564980 or online at mwvadultdaycenter.org.

Al-anon, 5 to 6 p.m., Lake Region Recovery Center, www.lrrcbridgton. org Wednesdays Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., at Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, no charge.

Morning Coffee, 9 to 11 a.m., American Legion Post 67, 25 Depot Street,

Bridgton. Stop by and have a coffee on us, and see what has been happening with the American Legion. All are welcome!

Chair Yoga (presented by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine) at Caswell Conservancy Center (42 Main Street) in Harrison with Susan Kane from 11 a.m. to noon. Open to public ($10), free to cancer patients and their caregivers. No registration required.

Thrift Shop at the Lovell United Church of Christ (1174 Main Street), open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; $2 bag sale on the last Wednesday and Saturday of each month.

Family Caregiver Support Group, second Wednesday of each month, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Bridgton Community Center (15 Depot Street), confidentiality respected, sponsored by Southern Maine Agency on Aging; tel. 647-3116.

Thursdays Tai Chi Maine at the Bridgton Town Hall on North High Street at 10 a.m.

All participants are asked to wear masks. For more information, go to the Tai Chi Maine website or e-mail Taichiinmaine@gmail.com NA (Narcotics Anonymous), 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lake Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Drive, Suite E (located behind the old hospital using a private entrance, 803-8707, www. lrrcbridgton.org Fridays Coffee Call 8 to 10 a.m., Caswell Conservancy

Center (42 Main Street) in Harrison, pastries and donuts available, lots of hot coffee, stimulating conversations and time to share memories of time in the military and more.

Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., at Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, no charge.

Bridgton Easy Riders Snowmobile Club meets the second Friday of each month (next one Dec. 10) at the Bridgton Community Center (Depot Street); 6 p.m. potluck supper; meeting follows.

Saturdays Sebago Yoga classes on Saturday mornings at the Sebago Town Hall gym.

Sign up at www.sebagoyoga.com.

Thrift Shop at the Lovell United Church of Christ (1174 Main Street), open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; $2 bag sale on the last Wednesday and Saturday of each month.

Painting classes for beginners and intermediates, beginning Jan. 8, at 1 p.m. at the Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main Street, Harrison. Landscape techniques will be will taught and all materials will be provided. Cost is $20.

Instructor: Sandra Kimball.

Call (207) 693-5655 for subject matter for the coming weeks.

Sundays Ping Pong at the Bridgton Town Hall from 1 to 4 p.m. All welcome.

Equipment provided free! 4 tables! FMI 647-2847.

KINDNESS MATTERS MORE THAN EVER. LET’S SHOW OUR HEALTH CARE WORKERS WHAT THEY MEAN TO US. Through the pandemic, health care workers have made unforeseen and unimaginable sacrifices. For nearly two years, they’ve put their lives at risk to care for ours. It should go without saying that each one of them has earned our admiration. So, please, treat all health care workers with the kindness and care they’ve showed all of us. Because in the fight against COVID-19, we need all the support we can get.

In the spirit of giving thanks, let a health care worker know what they mean to you.