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Bridgton, Maine

January 16, 2020

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By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Right now, “the gateway” into Bridgton is somewhat of an “eyesore,” but that could be cured in the very near future.

Criterion Development, LLC, (Justin McIver) has purchased the former Adam’s Bakery site, along with the remaining two structures on the corner of Pondicherry Square at 267-271 Main Street from Macdonald Properties on Dec. 19.

The good news, the plan for the property is ambitious and will revitalize an important stretch of Main Street.

Steve Richards of Main Eco Homes revealed that the project will be a mixed-use L-shaped building involving commercial space on the ground floor (that will include a courtyard and outdoor seating), possibly a restaurant and/ or retail spaces while the second floor will include apartments. The site would contain 20 to 24 parking spaces.

Marketing and architectural design work has already

Rather than awarding the job to other bidders, the bid process will go back to the drawing board, which gives the neighboring towns several months to get their ducks in a row and negotiate with the Town of Oxford to do some cost analysis of repair versus replace.

The Town of Oxford owns the dam, which was built in 1863 by the family who owned the Robinson Mill. The town has owned the dam since 2009 when Oxford gained ownership through back-taxes foreclosure. For the past decade, the other towns on Thompson Lake have donated $5,000 annually to dam maintenance.

Now, selectmen from Casco and Otisfield are creating a unified front to seek joint

ownership of the Thompson Lake Dam and to find the best approach to keep the dam from failing. After all, the same people who serve on the Casco and Otisfield boards of selectmen have worked together in the past to replace the failing Pleasant Lake-Parker Pond Dam. During the Casco Board of Selectmen meeting on Jan. 9, Otisfield selectmen Chairman Hal Ferguson and Rick Micklon, as well as Scott Bernardy, a representative from the Thompson Lake Environmental Association, gave an update on the dam repairs and presented a plan of action.

First off, engineer Myron Petrovsky of MBP Consulting in Portland stated that the Thompson Lake Dam is fail-

ing and provided a number of ways its failure could be avoided. Petrovsky examined the dam and wrote his report in June 2018. Much of his report would provide the foundation for a cost analysis.

Chairman Ferguson, of Otisfield, explained the recent developments.

The Oxford Selectmen awarded the job of replacing the east gate to the low bidder, Chesterfield Associates. The proposed cost was $444,000.

However, Chesterfield withdrew its bid. The Oxford selectmen decided to decline the remaining bids.

Also, the new Referrals for Bid Proposals would have construction start in the autumn.

TLEA member Bernardy DAM, Page 10A

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The Naples Rescue Department’s request for an ambulance replacement raised alarms with a few selectmen who thought that better planning is needed for capital purchases.

On Jan. 9, Naples EMS Coordinator Lucien Gendron appeared before the Naples Board of Selectmen and the Naples Budget Committee with a request to buy a brand new ambulance plus two

cardiac monitors for approximately $307,000.

There was a time crunch to get the funds secured during a special town meeting next month. After all, it takes six to nine months for the ambulance to be delivered once it is ordered from the manufacturer, Gendron said.

If the purchase is approved by voters in February, the ambulance could be on the road as early as late summer. The alternate option is to wait

until annual town meeting in late April, and present the ambulance purchase as part of the rescue department’s budget, which might mean the ambulance would not be

part of the fleet until the last quarter of 2020 or next year.

Already, the job of manufacturing the ambulance had been put out to bid; AMBULANCE, Page 3A

NEW SURVIVAL CHALLENGE awaits Ryan Holt of Harrison in “Alone,” which airs later this month on the Discovery Channel. ested in this new series N&A Alone! On my 40-day N&A XL challenge (#2), I actually left the group of survivalists to go off on my own on Day 29. I was thriving solo, but unfortunately, I was medically pulled due to contaminated fruit, bat and monkey urine, feces or saliva. So, this opportunity to take on South Africa again and alone was like picking up right where I left off before I got sick, the ultimate redemption.

BN. What did you learn from the other adventures that ALONE, Page 10A

BUSY ON THE POND as anglers drop their ice fishing traps on Moose Pond. Meanwhile, skiers enjoy runs down Pleasant Mountain as the Shawnee Peak ski season hits its stride.

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Towns unite to preserve dam

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — A plan of action calls for four towns to unite to preserve the Thompson Lake Dam in a fiscally responsible way.

The Town of Oxford recently asked Casco and two other towns that border Thompson Lake for $50,000 each to pay for specific dam repairs. But apparently, the company that was awarded the job withdrew the bid.

Mooring fees going up in ’20?

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Like an object with some buoyancy, the mooring fees in Naples are likely to be going up.

The mooring fee could increase to four times the current fee. While that might sound excessive, it has been more than three decades since the Town of Naples raised its mooring fee.

The Town of Naples has been charging $10 for people to re-register an existing mooring and $20 for residents to register a new mooring.

Even with the proposed increase of $40 for re-registration and $50 for first-time registration, Naples would still be charging less than neighboring communities.

“This is quite a jump, but the fees are still [less than] most municipalities’ fees statewide,” Naples Town Manager John Hawley said.

On Monday, the Naples Board of Selectmen tabled the mooring fee increase until more information was provided on statewide mooring fees, and especially mooring fees of towns that share bodies of water with Naples.

“We have not adjusted our mooring fees since [1986].

It has been 33 years,” Hawley said. “Yet, the demands MOORING, Page 2A

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started, although there is no specific timeline as to when construction could begin, Richards noted.

The fly in the ointment is whether selectmen would push for the structure’s immediate demolition due to past safety concerns.

Previous property owner Dan Macdonald appeared before selectmen in the fall in response to a dangerous building notice issued by the town after pieces of a facade had broken free and fallen onto the sidewalk.

Macdonald told officials that the building would be demolished by year’s end if a sale did not occur.

Well, a sale did occur, and there’s a catch. Attorney Michael Friedman, who represented Criterion Development, pointed out that once the building is torn down, the clock starts ticking to complete construction of a new building.

“The existing structures cannot be removed until the new building is approved, insofar as criteria for setback, density and other factors remain legally non-conforming for only a period of one year after demolition of the existing structures,” Friedman wrote to the board. “Consequently, demolition of the old buildings must be tied with approval of construction for the new building.”

Richards said the deteriorating facade has been removed, and that the remaining structure is safe.

Selectwoman Carmen Lone, who initially raised concerns about the failing building, wants some assurances that no other liability to public safety exist.

“We have no idea how long this (property development) is going to take, whether it is six months or six years,” she said.

Richards assured the board that MEH will be “watchful” of the property and will address any concerns that arise.

Selectmen agreed to extend time to demolish under the condition that MEH provide officials a structural engineer’s report regarding the condition of the existing structure, and if actions are needed to ensure public safety, those remedies be pursued.

In other meeting notes: Senior living facility takes big step. Lon Walters of Woodland Senior Living informed selectmen that progress is being made to bring senior housing to Bridgton.

A property on North High Street is under contract.

Walters sees the project unfolding in two phases — a 48bed memory care facility and a 60-bed assisted living building. Development could begin in spring 2021 and be completed in 2022.

He noted that 32 of the 48 slots will be reserved for MaineCare eligible residents.

Walters estimated the faGATEWAY, Page 10A

Spring work slated

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The construction on a busy and dangerous intersection in Naples, Junction 35 at Route 302, is slated to start as soon the ground thaws.

The construction crew will move in when the ground gets soft. There are marching orders to move out before the town-sponsored fireworks display appears in the sky.

As agreed upon in the bid paperwork, construction will take a hiatus during the week of Independence Day so as not to interfere with the high volume of traffic expected in town.

It is expected that work will wrap up in October but there is no specific end date.

The Naples Board of Selectmen on Monday night awarded the job to the lowest bidder J. Pratt Construction, Inc., for $1,074,301.

The vote was unanimous, 4-0, with Kevin Rogers absent.

Naples Town Manager John Hawley said that as the WORK, Page 3A

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‘Survivalist’ and his ‘Alone’ time

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Ryan Holt is always up for a new challenge.

The former Marine turned survivalist on Discovery Channel’s “Naked & Afraid,” the Harrison native will be featured this month in a spinoff entitled, “Naked & Afraid, Alone.”

Previously, Holt took part in four challenges (totaling 85 days). He reached out this week to The News to update area residents and viewers regarding his upcoming adventure.

BN. When did you do the last “Naked and Afraid?” segment?

RH. My last challenge (#3) was Summer of 2018 “Naked & Afraid of Sharks,” a two-hour special that aired for the 30th anniversary of Shark Week on Discovery Channel. It was a 14-day challenge with five returning cast members. We had to make shelter on a sparse island in the Bahamas and source all our food from the world’s third largest reef system. (We had) encounters with all kinds of ocean life, especially sharks — black tip sharks, nurse sharks, lemon, hammerheads, reef sharks etc. All 40-plus species of sharks are protected in the Bahamas so we couldn’t hunt them, we were the hunted. I had a 12-foot hammerhead swim out of the deep blue waters and came within 30 feet of me. No injuries, very little recovery.

BN. Did you think you would undertake another “challenge?” and how did you decide to take on “Alone?”

RH. I’m always ready for the next challenge, whatever and wherever it may be. The drama, personalities and group dynamics of the other formats isn’t really my style, so I was thrilled when I got the call asking if I’d be inter-

Have a great week!

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‘Lantern’ purchase drive rolls on Last June, the Maine 4-H Foundation, in The project is truly innovative for area partnership with the University of Maine, youth. It will bring a great deal of innovative launched a new idea for the Bridgton com- education to the area and offer youth opportumunity and the surrounding area towns. A pro- nities to create, invent, and expand their aspiposed learning center — at the Magic Lantern rations. Bridgton and the surrounding area has Theater — designed to bring a UMaine pres- been growing economically, and this project ence into the community that would focus on will complement the growth with educational youth education in literacy and the arts, math, opportunities, new careers and innovation. design and engineering, as well as local foods, The project is more than halfway there health and wellness, including the culinary toward success and implementation. The arts. In addition, opportunities for adult and Maine 4-H Foundation is accepting donations community education would also be a part of to make this project happen. It began as a $4 the plan. million-dollar project, and with slightly more The theater would remain open and would than one and half million to go, “together add opportunities for dine-in theater and edu- we can make this project happen,” organizcational programs. ers believe. Naming opportunities are availFundraising opportunities have been grow- able for the UMaine educational sign on the ing and the community is reaching out in sup- building, each of the theaters, the pub and port, but organizers still have a long way to balconies. The theater will remain the Magic go. The current owners of the Magic Lantern Lantern. have generously been supporting the projA central focus of the University of Maine ect idea and will continue to give the group Cooperative Extension is to increase the eduthe exclusive right to purchase the theater cational outreach of the University of Maine until May of 2020. The owners would like through 4-H Youth Development programs. to sell the theater and love the idea of this Cooperative Extension views 4-H Learning project maintaining the local history, keep- Centers, in conjunction with the traditional ing the theater operating as it is, and supporting the community. Theater owner Frank Howell and Snapdragon have gone out of their way to supBy Dawn De Busk drive up taxes. “There port this effort because they Staff Writer will be no tax impact,” believe it is what is best for NAPLES — In February, according to Naples Town the theater and the commu- residents of Naples can Manager John Hawley. nity. declare whether or not they On Monday, the Naples

4-H Club model, as opportunities to expand youth participation, offer quality experiential education, increase student engagement in learning, raise academic performance, and enhance staff development opportunities for those who work with youth. 4-H currently operates a number of learning centers across Maine designed to reach rural youth and raise aspirations through quality hands-on enrichment education.

The Maine 4-H Foundation is a separate 501(c)3 charitable foundation with the mission of supporting 4-H Youth Development work in Maine. The Foundation works in partnership with the University of Maine and is a valuable development partner.

The vision and program intent is ambitious and exciting. The educational support system is in place, and the community is reacting positively to the ideas. With an established track record of successful 4-H Learning Centers, and the approval and backing of Dr. Joan Ferrini-Mundy, president, and Dr.

Hannah Carter, Dean of UMaine Cooperative Extension, the project is well-positioned for sustained support. The theater will generate revenue designed to maintain the building and add valuable resources to bring down the cost of programs for area youth.

This project does present significant legacy possibilities in the Bridgton area if that would be of any interest to individuals. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or for more information. For more information please contact the Maine 4-H Foundation Director Susan Jennings directly at (207) 615-7300. To donate, please make checks payable to the Maine 4-H Foundation, York Complex #1, Orono, Maine 04469, or call 207-581-3739.

Naples ambulance issue to town meeting

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(Continued from Page 1A) placed on the Marine Safety Department have stepped up significantly.”

“Currently, a new mooring registration is $20 and an annual re-registration for that mooring is $10. These fees do not even cover the cost for collecting the fees, maintain the records, and enforcement,” he said.

Harbor Master Shawn Hebert “has looked at comparable mooring fee schedules and although it is tough to determine equitable fee schedules that correlate with services provided, he

is proposing a two-step fee increase,” Hawley said.

The proposal of $50 for a new registration and $40 for re-registration would be effective immediately, he said.

Then next year, the fee would go up to $100 for new registrations and $65 for re-registrations, he said.

“He researched other municipalities statewide.

And even at the $100 and the $65 range, we are still below the range for other coastal communities,” Hawley said.

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of funds set aside for fire apparatus purchases to buy the ambulance — even though the Naples Fire Department and the Naples Rescue Department are separate entities with separate budgets.

On Monday, Naples Chief Chris Pond had suggested floating a bond of $135,000 because in June the town will pay off the 10-year bond for the ladder truck, and also borrowing bond money would

keep money in the savings account for the fire-truck purchase. After some discussion, the selectmen decided to pay with an existing fund instead of paying the interest on a loan.

Town Manager Hawley figured that floating a bond for $135,000 for a fiveyear period would amount to the town paying approximately $11,000 in interest.

That was based on a 2-1/2% interest rate, he said.

MEETING, Page 3A

asked what the towns of Raymond and Windham are charging. He wanted to know the mooring fees for the towns on Sebago Lake.

Selectman Bob Caron II spoke.

“I would definitely like to see an increase. But I want to see the numbers — what Bridgton and Harrison charge. If he [the harbor master] wants to put it in effect this spring, I have no problem going to $50 right now — if you need me to make a motion,” Caron said.

Grattelo said to hold off and to do more information gathering.

“I think we need to table this until the next meeting,” Grattelo said.

Turpin said he was in favor of higher mooring fees.

“Why should we be any more or less than other towns. Say something is a better product, put a higher price on it,” Turpin said.

Grattelo agreed, saying the Town of Naples has publicly battled milfoil. The town passed an ordinance that makes businesses and campgrounds where multiple boats are launched do an invasive aquatic plant survey during the summer months.

Caron urged the group toward a vote. “If we can wait, I’ll make a motion to table it,” Caron said.

Earlier, the discussion took a turn, going into the subject of multiple moorings.

Grattelo started off, advocating for legislation that would allow property owners on Maine lakes to have two moorings. A Maine Supreme Court ruling determined that people can only have one mooring.

“Here is the next question. Most people are only paying for one mooring even though they have two,” he said. “Three-quarters of the people on the lake have two moorings, and they have always had two moorings.”

Hawley disagreed that this law is being violated.

“That is not true. Shawn [Hebert] pulled moorings that aren’t registered,” Hawley said.

“Way back when, if

you remember correctly, Christine Powers, who sat on the board, was supposed to submit a bill. The town lost a lawsuit They are lumping tidal waters verbiage with lake verbiage, and it has never been separated,” Gratello said.

“I would say the 75% of the people on Long Lake have two moorings; and they are only entitled to one, based on that ruling.

Nobody has been enforcing that,” Grattelo said.

Hawley countered.

“We have started to [enforce that]. They aren’t registering two. Not anymore,” Hawley said.

Turpin added, “I would estimate that 75% of the moorings I see — maybe, it’s because I live on Muddy river—aren’t registered.”

Naples considers mooring fee increase

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Board of Selectmen voted to send the budgetary request to special town meeting and also voted how the fund will be appropriated. The total cost for an ambulance to be manufactured for the town by AUTOTRONICS, LLC is $242,000. The money will come from both the ambulance reserve

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What most people will love: The proposed ambulance purchase will not

fund ($107,000) and the fire truck reserve fund ($135,000). The taxpayers should be made aware that this money already exists in accounts; and therefore, the ambulance purchase will have no negative impact on taxes, Naples Chairman Jim Grattelo said.

Putting the ambulance purchase to the voters as a warrant article is an item that was tabled last week.

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Towns unite to preserve Thompson Lake dam Lake Environmental Association, gave an update on the dam repairs and presented a plan of action.

First off, engineer Myron Petrovsky of MBP Consulting in Portland stated that the Thompson Lake Dam is failing and provided a number of ways its failure could be avoided. Petrovsky examined the dam and wrote his report in June 2018.

Much of his report would provide the foundation for a cost analysis.

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Ambulance purchase will send someone within 24 hours if you have a problem.

With AUTOTRONICS, we can send it to Frenchville or they will come and get it,” Gendron said.

He cited an example of when an AUTOTRONICS mechanic drove to Naples and did the repair work right there in the Naples fire station.

“It is convenience factor for any issues — mechanical or otherwise,” Gendron said.

As the discussion came to a close, Grattelo softened his language.

“I appreciate the fact that you are trying to get the best ambulance, the best equipment to run a stateof-the-art department,” he said. “We have to prioritize [the department’s needs]. You and the chief need to get together and to work together. You have to present your priorities.

Someone needs to show me that there is some fiscal responsibility in this whole process for us to make this decision.”

his concerns about doing the work piecemeal. “If they spend money on the one gate one year, and then another gate in another year, and then following year, the dam fails, then we’ve spent $1,000,000” and ended up with a failed dam,” he said.

He suggested talking to the elected officials in both Poland and Oxford to get their take on it. “We will be talking to everyone to see where we are.”

Otisfield Selectman Micklon spoke. “A project this size is going to be easier to sell the taxpayers if there is ownership.” He said luckily, the towns of Casco and Otisfield already shared ownership of the Pleasant Lake-Parker Pond Dam when it was time to spend funds on replacing it.

“We came to the floor as joint owners,” he said.

“Four town ownership, can we work through that?

Ultimately, what we have to say to them [the Town of Oxford] is: ‘We would like to own some of your property.’ We are asking them, ‘Would you please give up some of your property to us?’ Some resistance to that is human nature.”

Casco Selectman Grant Plummer said there were

many “lessons we learned with our project together.

The fact that they are going out to re-bid — I think it is

okay to continue to hold our money and get a clear idea of what the thought process is.”

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(Continued from Page 2A) Selectman Caleb Humphrey spoke in favor of using the fire truck reserve. “That is the point of having reserve accounts. That way we can just buy one instead of paying interest on a loan.”

Also, it was decided that the same amount of money that is being used to pay off the old bond, which will be retired in June 2020, would be set aside for a new fire truck in 2022. “Moving forward, we will be putting that money into the fire apparatus fund,” Grattelo said. “We are taking a step backward (by using the funds) but in three years, we are going to be back to the amount that was in that account.”

Town Manager Hawley commented that it would be preferable to have one reserve account for all emergency vehicles. “Ideally, we should have them under one reserve. That way we’re not moving money around.”, Hawley said.

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(Continued from Page 1A) and the mid-range bid from AUTOTRONICS, LLC is what Gendron recommended.

In the end, the budget committee voted to recommend the budgetary request the will appear as a warrant article at special town meeting. The motion was to recommend spending $242,000 on the ambulance from AUTOTRONICS, and to forego purchasing cardiac monitors until the regular budget process.

Members of the budget committee said they would prefer to see this item addressed sooner, at special town meeting, because of the lengthy period of time it takes for an ambulance to be built.

Budget Committee member Bob Nyberg said he abstained from voting because he needed more information.

Meanwhile, the Naples selectmen voted to table the ambulance purchase until this Monday’s meeting.

On Jan. 9, Jim Grattelo, the chairman of the selectmen, took the department to task, saying the taxpayers could not afford both an ambulance and a fire truck, which is next in line to be replaced. Grattelo suggested the money come from the fire department’s Capital Reserve Account and not the town’s general fund.

Also, Grattelo challenged the heads of the fire and rescue departments to narrow down what purchases are needed now and what purchases can be postponed.

The problem is: The Fire Department and the Rescue Department are separate entities with separate budgets.

Selectman Jim Turpin spoke on being fiscally conservative as well.

“The new ambulance is being presented as an emergency. Now, the cardiac monitors are being lumped into the cost. If both of these are an emergency, there is a lack of foresight,” Turpin said.

Turpin cited the department spending money on a pricey paint job on an emergency vehicle, and then the personnel realizing they did not like how the vehicle handled.

“It is our job when all is said and done to keep the taxes down,” Turpin said.

Gendron admitted it was a lack of planning.

Later during the conversation, Selectman Turpin compared the purchase and maintenance of an ambulance to a Lamborghini.

“I’ve reviewed the numbers. The number of days both ambulances were out of service. I know there were 12 days that there were no ambulances in the station because both were in the shop,” Turpin said.

“They are complex machines. It is like buying a Lamborghini. If I invested $300,000 in a Lamborghini, I would make sure I had a mechanic to work on it,” Turpin said.

Gendron answered, “That is why [I suggested the town] go with AUTOTRONICS,” referring to the company as a ‘one-stop shop.’

At the beginning of the discussion, Gendron had explained why he favored this Maine-based business that specializes in building and repairing emergency vehicles.

“AUTOTRONICS is one-stop shop. They will take care of the chassis. They

Otisfield, explained the recent developments.

The Oxford Selectmen awarded the job of replacing the east gate to the low bidder, Chesterfield Associates.

The proposed cost was $444,000.

However, Chesterfield withdrew its bid. The Oxford selectmen decided to decline the remaining bids.

Also, the new Referrals for Bid Proposals would have construction start in the autumn.

TLEA member Bernardy showed photos of the dam to the Casco board. “The granite blocks have been pushed away, and the water overtopping the dam is wearing into the earth and undermining the actual dam,” he said.

“The report from Myron was done in June 2018. Nothing has been done since then.

The west side approach — that is collapsing and crumbling. Right there are trees in the retainer wall; the roots are pushing through.”

“This is a disintegrating dam. It is 150 years old. Maybe, with repairs, it will last another 150 years,” Berndary said, adding that replacing the dam would ensure it continued existence.

Ferguson too expressed

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KISSIMMEE, FLA. — Ruth McKeen Lord Johnson, 103, was enjoying life until a fall following hip surgery two days before. Ruth passed away Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. She had lived permanently in Good Samaritan Village since 1995.

She was born on Oct. 2, 1916, to her parents, Willis and Laura McKeen of West Paris, where the three of them resided.

Ruth’s life was interestingly full — a farmer’s daughter, caregiver to her mother, for years supporting them. She managed a college degree in both music and being a typist, earning her a top prize in a typewriting contest from a bar exam of Maine.

In 1959, Ruth and Wyman Lord were married, he a school teacher and she a paralegal for Judge Bernard Cohen of Brockton, Mass., while building their new home on Haskell Hill in Bolsters Mills.

From retirement, they were hardworking farmers. They were lifetime members/officers of the Grange (Past Master), Eastern Star, and churches. All becoming too much, they began to spend winters at Good Samaritan Village in Kissimmee, Fla., from January 1981. While living in Florida, Ruth directed and played piano for a senior citizen band called the Merritones.

On Dec. 6, 2017, Ruth and Daniel Johnson were married, with a honeymoon cruise plus other trips fulfilling two last happy years.

Ruth is survived by her husband, Dan. Her sole survivor of the Lord family is her niece, Barbara C. Dalgaard and husband Jim. She is also survived by nephews.

A memorial service may be announced at a later date.

OXFORD — Dwight D. Russell, 53, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020.

He was born on May 18, 1966, to Sharon L. Russell.

Growing up, he was the type of person everyone wanted to be around, with a contagious sense of humor — you couldn’t help but laugh when he was around. He was the rough around the edges, cool dude and big teddy bear all at the same time. All the funny sneakout-of-the-house stories you could bet had something to do with him.

He attended Pine Tree Academy for his freshman and sophomore years and then attended Oxford Hills High School for his junior and senior years, graduating in 1985. He received an associate’s degree in Computer Science from Andover College.

He worked for the Boiler’s Union Lodge 154 and the Pipefitters Union 131 for several years as a welder until his death.

His greatest joys in life were his four children, camping, cooking, golfing, watching football and enjoying the outdoors with family.

He was predeceased by his grandmother and grandfather, Margaret and Melvin Russell; an uncle and an aunt.

Dwight is survived by his mother, Sharon Russell of Oxford; brother, Christopher Kerns of Oxford; sisters, Christina Beaucage of Canton and Gretchen Poland of Oxford; children, Tyler Russell of Fryeburg, Brianna Russell, Cody Russell, Brady Russell and his special stepchild Joslyn Rubendunst, all of Rhode Island.

He will be missed by all his friends and family. Until we meet again.

Services were held at the Oxford Seventh Day Adventist Church, 259 Fore Street, Oxford, on Sunday, Jan. 12, at 11 a.m.

Burial will be held Monday, May 18, 2020, at 10 a.m. at Webber Brook Cemetery.

Barbara Barton NAPLES — Barbara Barton passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020.

Barbara loved living on Long Lake and tending her beautiful gardens. She was a member of the Songo Garden Club and a longtime volunteer at the Naples Library. She enjoyed playing the organ and taught lessons in Portland for many years. She was an active member of the Hammond Organ Club. She loved to travel, especially abroad, and visited Switzerland, Italy, Greece and Egypt. She believed strongly in eating healthy and fitness and did yoga daily well in to her 80s. Her favorite pastime was spending time with family at the lake.

Barbara is survived by her daughter, Janie Hammond (Toby Hammond) of Naples, and her daughter, Julie Whitaker (Alan Whitaker) of Fryeburg; her grandchildren, Robyn Sala (Joseph Sala) of Portland, Holly Nass (Jonathan Nass) of Kennebunk, Heather Wilson (Matt Wilson) of Liberty and Alex Denney (Alison Gilmore) of Needville, Texas; and her beloved greatgrandchildren, Chandler, Julia, Paige, Jacob, Maxwell, Eliza, Teagan, Declan and Kane. She was predeceased by her parents, Forrest and Doris Dennett of Hiram, and husband and best friend of 63 years, Robert (Bob) Barton of Naples.

A special thank you to the caregivers at the Casco Inn for their care of Barbara.

A private celebration of life will be held in Denmark in June 2020. Arrangements are in the care of Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Rd., Casco.

David Ginzler David Ginzler, 82, a resident of Bridgton, Maine, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in The Villages, Florida, after a long and valiant fight with Parkinson’s disease.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, his son and daughter-in-law, John and Rosa Ginzler and his grandson, JoeRey Barrera. He also leaves three nephews: Martin, Harvey and Allen Drut.

David was born in Port Chester, N.Y., to Martin and Minna Ginzler.

He attended schools in Hartsdale, N.Y., and graduated from New York University with a Masters in electrical engineering. David went on to increasingly responsible positions in the computer industry and resettled in Framingham, Mass. He was employed by Honeywell, Computer Control Corporation, Digital Equipment Corporation, and Prime Computer. He also started and ran a successful business, DataPartners, which provided network and software consulting and implementation. David and Phyllis bought a home in Bridgton, in 1980, and built a new one in 2006, to which they retired.

David will be missed by all who knew him. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, and a loyal and true friend. He was a fisherman, a skier and a Harley rider. He loved his country and Maine. In his memory, donations may be made to your favorite charity.

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Michelle Finocchietti GRAY — Michelle (Hardy) Finocchietti, 50, of Gray, passed away due to heart complications on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020.

Michelle was born on March 3, 1969, in Portland, to Bob Hardy and Nancy (MacLean) Fruzia. She graduated from Gray-New Gloucester High School in 1987 and went on to marry her high school sweetheart, Tony Finocchietti, in 1988. The couple had two children, Brittney and Anthony.

Michelle was a loving, caring mother who cherished all the time she spent with her family.

Michelle spent many years in clerical work at Unum in Portland. She enjoyed arts and crafts, as well as wildlife. She especially loved birds and dolphins. Michelle found much joy in life with her family and friends, spreading her love and kindness everywhere she went. She loved her grandchildren, Hailey and Carol dearly and cherished every moment she spent with them.

Michelle was a faithful Jehovah’s Witness for many years and attended the North Yarmouth Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Many of Michelle’s dearest friends from the congregation will miss her very much. Everyone enjoyed her company and appreciated her loving nature and thoughtful ways.

Michelle was a kind person who loved life and everyone she shared it with. She will forever be missed.

Michelle is survived by her children, Anthony Finocchietti Jr. of Raymond and Brittney (Finocchietti) Russell of Portland; her mother and stepfather, Nancy (MacLean) Fruzia and Bob Fruzia of Mississippi; her sister, Susan Hardy of Florida; her two grandchildren; her stepmother, Sharon Hardy of Scarborough; her nephew and her nieces; and many other close friends and loved ones.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Tony Finocchietti of Gray; her father, Bob Hardy of Kennebunk; her grandparents, Gordon and Thelma MacLean of South Portland; her grandparents, Lorraine Ware of South Portland and Sherman Hardy of Sanford.

There will be a service held for Michelle at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in North Yarmouth on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 1 p.m. If you wish to attend please contact her son, Anthony Finocchietti Jr. at (207) 449-2006.

Alphonso Harmon Alphonso “Phonie” Harmon, 89, of Bridgton, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, at the Bridgton Hospital.

He was born March 31, 1930, in South Bridgton, the son of Clifford Sr. and Orilla (Douglass) Harmon.

He attended local schools until he started working with his father and in their carpentry business. His work was interrupted when he was drafted into the U.S. Marines in 1951.

He married Lorraine Smith Oct. 28, 1954, and returned to the family business as a master carpenter and mason. During his retirement he continued with light carpentry for the Quisisana Lake Resort in Lovell.

He was a member of the Oriental Masonic Lodge #13 in Bridgton and the Bridgton Snowmobile Club. He loved snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, and golfing; he was an avid NASCAR and local racing fan. He and Lorraine were known for their mutual love of animals.

He is survived by his daughter Wanda Thompson and husband Frederick; a grandson Jason Thompson and wife Jennifer; a granddaughter Kelly Breceda and husband Jerry; a foster grandson Keegan; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife; two children as infants, Sheryl and Dana; four brothers Clifford Jr., Frank, Clinton, and Charles Harmon; and a sister, Grace Cates.

A Celebration of Life for Alphonso and Lorraine will be announced at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made in their memory to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Rd., Fryeburg, ME 04037 Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com

Beatrice B. Head SOUTH CHATHAM, N.H. — Beatrice B. Head, 92, of South Chatham, N.H., died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, peacefully at her home with her family by her side.

She was born May 20, 1927, in Fryeburg, the daughter of Elmer and Susan (Jewett) Baker. She attended Fryeburg Academy, and worked as a teller for Casco Bank (now Key Bank) in Fryeburg for many years. She was known and loved for her infectious smile and friendly personality.

Beatrice enjoyed cooking, collecting cookbooks, playing cribbage, feeding and watching her birds, and going for her daily rides. She was very social, continually visiting neighbors, friends and relatives; folks will miss seeing her weekly trips to the Dinner Bell. She was a member of the Red Hats Society, the North Fryeburg Cemetery Association, and the Chatham & Fryeburg Historical Societies.

She will be dearly missed by her children along with the entire family. Her children include Terrance “Terry” McAllister of Southington, Conn., Deborah “Debbie” Smith of East Conway, N.H., H. Earl Wentworth of Casa Grande, Ariz., Clara Fox of Meridian, Idaho, Dwight “Ike” Wentworth of Valdosta, Ga., Perley Head of South Chatham, N.H.; 14 grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband of 38 years, Richard P. Head.

Arrangements are in the care of the Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren Street in Fryeburg. A graveside service and celebration of life will take place later in the spring. All whose lives have been touched by this incredible lady are invited to attend once the date is announced. If you wish to express condolences, tributes, fond memories and receive the celebration of life details go to www. woodfuneralhome.org The family asks that in lieu of flowers, consider a donation be made in Beatrice’s memory to Fryeburg Rescue, P.O. Box 177, Fryeburg, ME 04037, or Saco Valley Fire Department, 148 North Fryeburg Rd., Fryeburg, ME 04037.

Elfreda P. Garland Elfreda P. Garland, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at home on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020.

The task of condensing the essence of any life into a few words is daunting.

“Freddi” was born in Boston on April 13, 1938. She was adopted by her new parents, Averill and Gladys Pettengill when she was eight years old and was an only child. She grew up in different towns in Massachusetts and her family settled in Wolfeboro, N.H. after her father left his plant manager job. They founded Pettengill Construction and Real Estate office. She accompanied her parents as they sold, appraised and built homes around the Lake Winnipesaukee area. She attended Carpenter Elementary and then Brewster Academy, which she remembered fondly her entire life. After a year at a junior college in Vermont, she went back home to work locally at Uncle Ed’s. She then found her way to Bartlett, N.H., and “The Woodshed” belonging to Evie and Bill Gimber. It was another small cozy eatery that became family, which introduced her to her first husband, Harvey M. Tebbetts of Bartlett.

He then rejoined the Army, and before they left, they had their first child, Valerie. The Army sent them on a worldwide tour for 20 years of his service. They lived in Arizona, Taiwan, where their son Michael was born; Maryland, where their daughter Lynne was born; duty stations in Japan, Vietnam (when the family came back to N.H.), California, Germany, Vietnam again and Massachusetts round out the years in the Army.

She was an amazing stay-at-home mom and cook, and an avid and strong 10-pin bowler for years. Retirement brought them back to New Hampshire. She and Harvey owned a food truck that served the valley from Bartlett, and she also enjoyed working at a furniture store in Conway. She would work for years at Carroll Reed in North Conway, on the floor, thoroughly enjoying learning about ski equipment and meeting customers for clothing sales.

Her first husband passed away in 1979. She met and eventually married Richard A. Garland. They made their home in Bartlett.

With Dick, she not only did the bookwork and helped in other capacities — actually managing some heavy equipment time for the corporation they owned and operated as the landfill in Bartlett.

She very much enjoyed working at Jack Frost in Jackson. She always had matching jewelry to her clothes and shoes and loved to dress for work. She frequently was designated driver to and from different Bingo venues with friends, and loved to snowmobile, and was active in church suppers, making her delicious cheesecake. Sadly, she found herself widowed again in 1987.

Sometime later, she met Gene Black, most recently of North Conway, who became her loving companion for 29 years. She moved to Bridgton to be closer to a daughter and grandchildren.

She and Gene spent many happy years going for drives, out to eat and shopping. In these last few months, he was instrumental in her daily life, driving over at least weekly ensuring she had all her errands accomplished, and he survives and mourns her loss.

She is also survived by Valerie Miller and her husband, Rick Miller of Bridgton; grandson, Jarrod Blake and his son, Dylan; granddaughter, Erica Kollander and her husband, Forrest, and their children Valerie and Cameran; son, Michael Tebbetts and his wife, Denise, and their daughter; her granddaughter Amanda; daughter, Lynne Tebbetts and her son, Preston, and his partner, Kaitlyn, and their son, Wyatt; her son, Parker has a son, Malachai with Lilith.

She also enjoyed many generations of much loved cousins from her first husbands’ families, who are spread across the country.

A memorial service was held The Bridgton News at Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway, N.H., Obituary Policy on Monday, Jan. 13, at 1 p.m.

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Obituaries

Police news

Bridgton Police Department These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, January 6 12:02 p.m. A hospital manager reported to police that sleeping bags and clothing were found in a shed, possibly indicating individuals were staying there overnight.

8:22 p.m. Citizen assist regarding questions about a divorce decree.

10:06 p.m. Police found a parked vehicle’s trunk open off Portland Road. The owner suspected he accidentally hit the open trunk button on his key fob.

Tuesday, January 7 1:46 a.m. Welfare check on North High Street regarding possible unresponsive female. Officers Regis and Smolinsky checked the residence and were unable to locate the subject. The officers then checked nearby properties and found a set of “fresh tracks in the snow” leading behind the town ice rink. The woman was found inside a sleeping bag under a table. She was responsive and coherent. She was later transported by United Ambulance to the hospital.

9:14 a.m. Unattended death on Crosby Lane.

10:04 a.m. A vehicle crashed into the Bridgton Public Library’s courtyard front wall Monday night.

11:19 a.m. Sgt. Reese responded to a report of an individual stuck inside a car wash bay.

3:25 p.m. Caller reported scam call from Publisher’s Clearing House. No money was exchanged.

5:29 p.m. Attempt to locate a box truck with no taillights on North High Street.

6:45 p.m. Welfare check (personal harm) on Pleasant Street.

Wednesday, January 8 12:03 a.m. Warning tag

placed on vehicle illegally parked (winter ban) on Main Street.

1:02 p.m. Subpoena (to be at Grand Jury in Portland) served on Sandy Creek Road.

1:22 p.m. Scam call from IRS enforcement agent.

7:09 p.m. Sgt. Jones and Officer Hammond were sent to the Bridgton Community Center regarding a female, who reportedly was intoxicated and had passed out on the floor. United Ambulance also dispatched. Police issued a disorderly conduct warning.

8:07 p.m. Assist Sheriff’s Department regarding alleged assault (man grabbing

Obituaries

Beverly J. Martin

NORTH WATERFORD — Beverly Jean (McAllister) Martin, 65, left her mortal realm on this earth on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. We are happy to report that she did not lose her battle with cancer (in fact she won!), as the cancer departed when she did. And since she already beat cancer once in the early 90s, the final score is Mom 1, cancer 0. Her feistiness and stubbornness made her the best role model, and her strong will and determination was evident right up to the end of her earthly journey.

Great fight Mom, we’re all proud of you!

Beverly was born Dec. 2, 1955, after her mother, Merle E. McAllister, slipped and fell at nine months pregnant on a cold winter morning in Maine. Due to a very large winter storm, she did not meet her father, Erlon F. McAllister, until the following day. We all know the roads don’t plow themselves!

According to her mother, she was a finicky baby, and a daddy’s girl from the start. As she grew, she drove her mother crazy, with the total support of her father. She graduated from Oxford Hills High School, class of 1974. She enlisted in the Army, where she served for approximately two years, first at Fort Jackson, S.C., then Fort Polk, La. in the 5th Infantry Division. It was while in the Army that she met Roger D. Stewart. He could always spot her marching, because her legs were so short, and she was always slightly out of sync.

They married in June of 1977, in Osceola, Ohio. The first of their two daughters, Amanda Stevens (referred to as “the good one”), was born the following March. Bev obtained her LPN at Garnet Career Center in Charleston, W.V., in 1982. In October of 1983, a second daughter, Mindy Stewart (affectionately referred to as “daughter from hell”), was born.

Again, Bev returned to school and graduated from Andover College, class of 1988, with a degree in Business.

Beverly went on to specialize in nursing, coaching many families through the toughest times of their lives. She was always full of warmth, laughter and friendship. Her nursing talent always happened behind the scenes, within the homes of the patients she worked with. She was always there for the families. She was passionate about life, living every day to its fullest. She loved camping, kayaking, crafting, a great bargain, spending time with family, and most of all, laughter.

Beverly was affectionately referred to as Mom, Mimi, Auntie Bev and Sweetie. She was a much-loved daughter, sister, mother, wife, auntie, cousin and most importantly, a Mimi. She loved her grandchildren more than anything.

She taught them important things like, “when life gives you lemons, eat lemon cookies,” and “ketchup does not belong on hotdogs.”

Beverly is survived by her husband, soulmate and best friend, Joel Martin of North Waterford; two daughters, Amanda Stevens of Westbrook and Mindy Stewart of North Waterford; two stepdaughters, Jodie Heath of Goffstown, N.H. and Jaclyn Tourtelotte of Garland; five grandchildren; a sister, Gloria McKee of Melbourne, Fla.; two brothers, Fredrick McAllister of North Waterford and Keith McAllister of Harrison; her mother, Merle McAllister of North Waterford; and many cousins and extended family.

Beverly is now headed to a long-awaited reunion with her father Erlon; her favorite aunt and many other family members.

A celebration of life will be held at The Brass Rail, 15 Five Kezars Road, North Waterford on Saturday, Jan. 25. The party starts at 1 p.m. A graveside service will be scheduled in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Travis Mills Foundation, 747 Western Avenue, Manchester, ME 04351.

Mary Beth Harrington SEBAGO — Mary Beth Harrington, 53, passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough with family and friends at her side, after losing her courageous battle against cancer.

Mary was born in Portland on April 7, 1966, the first child of Ralph and Carol Brown of Sebago.

Mary is remembered by her loving husband Fred Harrington of 35 years, and her two sons Nicholas and wife Cathleen, and Christopher and wife Zoe. She is also survived by her mother, sister Melissa and husband Kenneth Littlefield, their daughter Kayla and fiancé Jon Blum, and her aunt Ann Burns; along with hundreds of kids who passed through her daycare.

Mary was predeceased by her father, her grandparents Merle and Grace Brown and uncle Robert Burns.

Mary attended Sebago Schools, graduating from Lake Region High School and furthered her education at Casco Bay College. Her love of children spurred her desire to teach and inspired her to open Rainbow Valley Kids, one of the first nationally-accredited childcare facilities in Maine. She devoted 30 years of her life to her many “children” who attended her program. During this time her commitment to her kids motivated her to continue her education throughout her life, taking childhood development classes through the Maine college system.

As a child she developed a love and passion for horses, leading her to join 4-H. Her involvement in 4-H included showing her horses and many other agricultural endeavors. After becoming a mother, she enjoyed activities with her family, which included snowmobiling, bowling, and skiing. Later in her life, she developed a love for sailing and traveling.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Sebago Center Community Church at 1 p.m. A Celebration of Life will take place downstairs at the Sebago Town Hall immediately following the service.

Online condolence messages can be submitted at the Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home website, www.mainefuneral.com In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a memorial donation to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation on their website, www.bcrf.org, or mail a check to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation at 28 West 44th Street, Suite 609, New York, NY 10036.

Gail W. Nixon WATERFORD — Gail Weiner Nixon, 74, of Waterford, Maine, died Jan. 10, 2020, in Portland, Maine, from a brain aneurysm.

Born in Buffalo, N.Y., on Oct. 18, 1945, and raised by her adoptive parents in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Gail went on to attend Cornell University. She later moved to Chicago, Ilinois, where she was a contract computer programmer.

Gail met and married Charles Jensik, and they subsequently moved to central Pennsylvania.

Chuck and Gail had three daughters — Nancy (b. 1975), and twins Katie and Christy (b. 1978.). Gail was an active community member in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, as well as a loving and devoted mother to her girls. Later on in life, Gail met Ted Nixon, of Fryeburg, Maine. They married in 2008, and spent a happy marriage residing in Stow, and Waterford, Maine until her death.

Gail loved people, and people loved Gail. During her years in Maine, she enjoyed her homes in Stow, and then more recently in Waterford, where she delighted in entertaining friends and family.

Gail loved to cook, and showed her love of others through her culinary and baking skills. Never one to be satisfied with a recipe, she would frequently present one of her creations at the dining table, only to describe to her guests the ways in which she had adjusted the ingredients or adapted the recipe. She would often follow this up with a self-assessment on the success of the project! She was famous for her standing rib roast and Yorkshire pudding dinners.

Gail loved Waterford, and was energetic and committed to her role as a community member. She loved her church, and was recently elected Head Deacon. She loved music, and enjoyed singing in the church choir as well as community choirs. Gail and Ted volunteered at the Waterford Public Library, the Thrift Shop at Fryeburg Congregational Church, and frequently cooked and helped out at the Dinner Bell in Fryeburg. Above all, Gail was a dedicated, loving, and devoted mother and grandmother. She was so proud of her daughters, Nancy, Kate, and Christy, and of her grandson, Eliot.

Gail is survived by her husband, Ted Nixon of Waterford; daughters, Nancy Jensik of Portland, Maine, Kate Jensik and Christy Jensik, both of Concord, N.H.; son-in-law, Nicholas White of Concord, N.H.; grandson, Eliot White of Concord, N.H.; half-sister, Mary “Liz” Primiano of Cleveland, Ohio; stepson, Jim Nixon of Conway, N.H.; stepdaughter, Pat Nixon of Center Conway, N.H.; stepson Curt Nixon of Madison, N.H.; and her beloved horses, dogs, and cats.

A celebration of Gail’s life will be held on Friday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m., at Waterford Congregational Church, 15 Plummer Hill Rd., Waterford, Maine 04088. A reception will be held next door to the church at the Wilkins House. Donations may be made in Gail’s name to the ASPCA at: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), 424 E. 92nd St., New York, NY 10128-6804.

Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris. Families and friends may share memories and condolences online at www.chandlerfunerals.com

Judith Genesio Judith Genesio, 77, of Bridgton, passed away at her home Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020.

Born October 10, 1942, in Portland, she was the daughter of Russell and Geneva (Ladd) Haggett, and grew up in Bridgton, spending her early childhood on Pleasant Mountain where her father owned and operated the Pleasant Mountain Ski Area.

She was a graduate of Bridgton High School, attended the University of Southern Maine, and worked locally her entire life — including positions at the Book Review of Falmouth and Maine Medical Access as a representative payee for clients with disabilities.

Judy was a voracious reader, loved sewing and knitting — and created many business endeavors with her fine array of dolls and handmade crafts, and was a part of the Maine Difference in Bridgton. She gave generously to her community, volunteered for the Bridgton Community Center, and had dedicated years helping others with early stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s. She was a compassionate, deeply honorable, and civic-minded person — true Maine stock. She was involved in many organizations including the early years of Veteran’s for Peace, and loved being active, and she was involved in the Bridgton Chapter of Tai Chi of Maine.

She is survived by her partner and soulmate Peter Berry; a son and three daughters; Mark Genesio and wife Karen Genesio of So. Portland, Lauri Genesio of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Kristy Genesio Dixit and husband Shobhit Dixit of Youngsville, Louisiana, and Cheri Theobald and husband Jeff Theobald of Las Gatos, California; seven grandchildren, Erik, Tayla, Nicholas, Joseph, Cassandra Judith, Camielle Nicole, and Kate; three great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Lizzy, and Kyra Jolie; two sisters, Janet Underwood and husband Walter, and Jackie Shur and husband Scott; four nieces and nephews, 11 grandnieces and nephews, multiple cousins and friends, and her cat and companion Izzy of 13 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St., Bridgton, Maine 04009. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton.

Memorial donations may be made to the Bridgton Community Center.

Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com

January 16, 2020 The Bridgton News, Page 5A a woman by the throat) in Naples. Suspect possibly at a Bridgton location.

Thursday, January 9 9:01 a.m. Welfare check of Buswell Road (subject threatened personal harm; told officers comment was out of frustration because she was unable to schedule a car repair appointment).

8:46 p.m. Assist United Ambulance with unresponsive individual on Hio Ridge Road.

Friday, January 10 8:20 a.m. Police checked an alarm at a Brewster Circle property. The owner said no one should be at the residence.

Footprints were found leading to the front door, which was open. Police checked the residence and found no one there.

A subject later walked up to the unit, and informed officers that he was supposed to be doing work at a nearby unit, not the one he went to. The property manager informed officers he was familiar with the subject and said everything was fine. Call cleared.

11:08 a.m. Mental health event on Buswell Road (subject taken into protective custody and transported to the hospital).

3:09 p.m. Disturbance (ex-boyfriend reportedly struck a door with a hatchet and punched a screen door) on Green Street; Officers Swiatek, Regis, Muise and Sgt. Jones responded. Suspect located and taken into custody. He was charged with burglary, violation of condition of release, illegal possession of hypodermic needles and domestic violence criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon. The suspect was transported to the county jail.

4:29 p.m. Police checked the Wayside Avenue and Kennard Street area after receiving a report of someone yelling for help. No one in “distress” was found.

7:35 p.m. Citizen assist regarding location of a warming shelter.

8:23 p.m. Juvenile problem on Pond Road.

Saturday, January 11 5:25 a.m. Message (from the hospital) delivered to Main Street residence.

10:25 a.m. Served protection from abuse paperwork at a South High Street location.

4:01 p.m. Criminal mischief (broken window) at old Bridgton Memorial School.

4:37 p.m. Suspicious person report on Sam Ingalls Road.

6:46 p.m. Juvenile problem on Pond Road.

9:58 p.m. Request for patrol on Maple Street.

10:28 p.m. Vehicle-deer collision on North High Street.

Sunday, January 12 3:59 a.m. Disturbance at hospital involving combative patient; Officer Hammond responded.

11:51 a.m. Assist United Ambulance with call on Portland Road.

12:29 p.m. Assist United Ambulance with call on Elm Street.

1:42 p.m. Information provided regarding motor vehicle crash.

7:33 p.m. Threatening complaint at Main Street business; Officer Regis responded.

Fryeburg Police

These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, January 6 10:48 a.m. Welfare check at Peary Lane apartment.

5:18 p.m. Unwanted subjects at Main Street business.

6:24 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at intersection of Portland Street and Jordan Camp Road.

Tuesday, January 7 3:23 p.mn. Assist citizen on Main Street.

9:20 p.m. Nonreportable FRYEBURG, Page 10A

Mark R. Champagne WESTBROOK – Mark R. Champagne of Westbrook, 59, passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020.

He was born in Portland on Nov. 16, 1960, a son of Ralph and Dolores (Gagne) Champagne. Mark grew up in Westbrook and was a 1979 graduate of Westbrook High School. He spent 12 years working for S.D. Warren.

Beginning in 1999, he proudly operated his own roofing company.

Mark enjoyed ice smelting, playing horseshoes, cribbage, and Chinese Checkers, following the Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics and Bruins, and adding to his never ending collection of frogs. Mark was a devout father of six and his greatest passion was his family. They meant everything to him.

Mark was predeceased by his father, Ralph in 1992.

In addition to his mother, Dolores, he is survived by his partner of 29 years, Jennifer Woodward of Westbrook; children, Brandi of Casco, Cody and Nicola of Westbrook, Gage and Joshua of Portland, and Amanda Woodward of Westbrook; a grandson; brother, Russell Champagne of Westbrook; sisters, Cynthia Champagne of Westbrook and Pamela Rankin of Lexington; along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday Jan. 17, at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 298 Brown Street, Westbrook. Visiting hours will be held the same day at church from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be held in the spring at St. Hyacinth Cemetery, Westbrook.

To express condolences or to participate in Mark’s online tribute please visit www.DolbyBlaisSegee.com

Sandra A. Carsley Sandra (Sandy) Anne Carsley, born June 9, 1949 to Reginald Sr. and Edna (Stevens) Fadden ascended to Heaven from Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at 8:35 a.m. to join her father, Reginald Sr. and brothers, Bruce and David.

She is survived by her mother, Edna Fadden; brother, Reginald Fadden Jr.; doting husband of 49 years, Leonard (Len) Carsley; daughters, Leslieanne Fadden-Carsley, Wendy Stone, Kristina Kugle and Diana Carsley Cleveland; grandchildren, Desiree, Kiara, Evaristo, Emily and Amelia; her great grandchildren, Nevaeh, Jaden, Danny and Carter; as well as all 33 of her foster children.

During her life, she was brave, vivacious, fashionable and beautiful inside and out. A self-claimed introvert, anyone who knew her knows how much she loved to chatter. She loved her cats, husband and all of her children regardless of the means she went to in order to call them hers. She provided guidance to everyone who asked and made sure any of her children had just a little bit of Carsley in their ability to make it through the world.

Along with being a fantastic person, loving wife, friend, colleague and mother, she somehow managed to make time for everyone in her life. It might be 1 a.m., but she would call you back or run out the door if you called for help.

In Sandy’s free time, she enjoyed going to church, her jewelry and shopping. Once in a while, she might even go shopping with someone! Her love of shopping is evidenced by all of her Beanie Babies and any number of knick knacks prominently displayed in both her summer and winter homes.

She also loved Cracker Barrel, but it is suspected that it might be because it contained shopping. Finally, she enjoyed watching a number of movies, always taking up space on the DVR that Len had loaded with sports events.

There will be a service in Maine later this summer 2020.

In lieu of flowers, Sandy and her family request you donate to the Animal Refuge Center, 18011 Old Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers, FL, 33917. Comments on Sandy’s tribute page may be added to www.fullermetz.com/tributes/ Sandra-Carsley

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Calendar BRIDGTON Thurs., Jan. 16 — Free Hep C and HIV testing, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (all supplies provided), Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage.

FMI 803-8707.

Thurs., Jan. 16 — LEA and GLLT Winter Twigs and Bark workshop, 10 a.m. – noon, Maine Lakes Science Center, 51 Willett Rd. (behind Hannaford). Indoor/outdoor event, dress appropriately.

Registration required at alanna@mainelakes.org Sat., Jan 18 — Free Kids Kraft Day, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 803-8707.

Mon., Jan. 20 — Healthy relationships with Through These Doors, 1:15 – 2:15 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 8038707.

Wed., Jan. 22 — LEA and GLLT winter film series Patagonia’s “Treeline,” 5 – 6:30 p.m., Maine Lakes Science Center, 51 Willett Rd. (behind Hannaford). FMI alanna@mainelakes.org Thurs., Jan 23 — Rotary Club meeting, Bridgton Community Development Director Linda LaCroix speaker, 7 a.m., Community Center, 15 Depot St. Tues., Jan 28 — Crafting at Bridgton Hospital activity of the month, 5 – 7 p.m., Board Room at the Hospital.

Sandwiches and beverages provided. Space is limited, registration encouraged. FMI and to register 647-6120.

Wed., Jan. 29 — Free community dinner, 5:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 42 Sweden Rd. (Rte. 93). FMI 647-8549.

CASCO Thurs., Jan. 16 — Thursday Night at the Movies, “Judy” (PG-13), 7 p.m., Casco Public Library. Free and open to the public. Registration appreciated but not required.

FMI and to register 627-4541.

Tues., Jan. 21 — Ukulele class for kids, 5:30 – 6:15 p.m., Casco Public Library, 5 Leach Hill Rd. FMI 627-4541.

Tues., Jan. 28 — Ukulele class for kids, 5:30 – 6:15 p.m., Casco Public Library, 5 Leach Hill Rd. FMI 627-4541.

DENMARK Fri., Jan. 17 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, moderate hike, Doublehead Mountain (3,053 ft.), Jackson, N.H. Meet at Denmark Congregational Church 8 a.m. FMI 756-2247.

Fri., Jan. 24 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, easy hike, Back Pond Reserve (1,200 ft.), Lovell. Meet at Denmark Congregational Church 8 a.m.

FMI 756-2247.

FRYEBURG Tues., Jan. 21 — Fryeburg Historical Society Annual Meeting, election of officers,

RIBBON CUTTING as the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce welcomes the Olde Mill Tavern in Harrison as a new member. In attendance last week for the ceremony were (left to right) Judy Coburn, Ruth York of Point Sebago, Carol Doucette, Pam Glynn, Chris Searles, all from Olde Mill Tavern, Chamber Executive Director Sue Mercer, Amie Bailey and Kim Watts of Olde Mill Tavern, and Charlotte Kelly of Key Bank.

1 p.m., 626 Main St. (yellow house across from Key Bank).

Snow date Wed., Jan. 22.

HARRISON Fri., Jan. 24 — Awaken the Heart somatic movement workshop with Kathryn Gardner, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main St. Sponsored by the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. FMI 8907823.

Sat., Jan. 25 — Mr. Drew and His Animals Too, 3 p.m., Harrison Elementary School, Naples Road. Family-friendly.

Free, donations accepted.

AREA EVENTS Thurs., Jan. 16 — Keep Moving exercise class with Katie Hetterscheidt, ATC, 10 a.m., Saco Bay Physical Therapy (formerly Bader Physical Therapy), 176 Main St., Norway. FMI 890-2177 or 312-9955.

Thurs., Jan. 16 — Men’s Rally Group, 4 – 5:30 p.m., Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, 199 Main St., Norway. Facilitated by Vance Jordan and Nel Bernard. FMI 890-0329.

Fri., Jan. 17 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night, 6 – 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway. Open mic and games. Chemfree, family friendly. Free refreshments. FMI 4613093 (leave message) or aaturnleft3@gmail.com Sat., Jan. 18 — Pickwick Club meeting, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., Public Library, 49 Spring St., Auburn. Topic for discussion: Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield, Ch. 32 end. (Snow date, Jan. 25). FMI Alexis at 779-8979 or Joanne at 583-6957.

Sat., Jan. 18 — The Mallett Brothers Band, 7 p.m., Theater in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way in Intervale, N.H. Supports Believe in Books Literacy Foundation.

FMI and tickets www. theaterinthewood.org Wed., Jan. 22 — Yoga Warriors, 3 – 4 p.m., Posabilities, 15 Tannery St., Norway. Gentle yoga for those challenged by cancer.

Preregistration encouraged.

FMI and to register 890-0329.

Thurs., Jan. 23 — Keep Moving exercise class with Katie Hetterscheidt, ATC, 10 a.m., Saco Bay Physical Therapy (formerly Bader Physical Therapy), 176 Main St., Norway. FMI 890-2177 or 312-9955.

Fri., Jan. 24 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night, 6 – 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway. Bingo with prizes. Chem-free, family friendly. Free refreshments.

FMI 461-3093 (leave message) or aaturnleft3@gmail.com Sat., Jan. 25 — Yellow Brick Road, Elton John Tribute Band, 7 p.m., Theater in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way in Intervale, N.H. Supports Believe in Books Literacy Foundation. FMI and tickets www.theaterinthewood.org Tues., Jan. 28 — Reiki and self-Reiki with Charlotte Labelle, 1:30 – 3 p.m., Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, 199 Main St., Norway.

FMI 890-0329 or www. crcofwm.org Wed., Jan. 29 — Yoga Warriors, 3 – 4 p.m., Posabilities, 15 Tannery St., Norway. Gentle yoga for those challenged by cancer.

Preregistration encouraged.

FMI and to register 890-0329.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon – 1 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton. O/D

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MONDAYS Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 – 10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street. FMI 647-2402.

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

Sebago Food Pantry, 9:30 – 11 a.m. (also 4 – 6 p.m. on 4th Mon.) Nazarene Church, Rte. 114. FMI 787-5105.

Preschool Story Time, 10 a.m., Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, 227 Main St., Lovell. FMI 925-3177.

Chair yoga, 10 – 11 a.m., Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main St., Harrison.

Sponsored by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine.

Bridge, 12:30 p.m., Fryeburg Rec Center, Bradley St., Fryeburg. Runs yearround.

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

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

All Recovery Meeting, 3 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 8038707.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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a.m., set practice, Town Hall, Bridgton.

Chickadee Quilters, 10 a.m., Bridgton Community Center.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FMI 803-8707.

Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Methodist Church, 98 Main St., FMI 6474476.

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

Bridge, 12:15 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

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

Creative Writing, 1 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 8038707.

Adult Knitting and Needlecraft, 1 – 3 p.m., Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

Scrabble Club, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Soldiers Memorial Library, Hiram. FMI 6254650.

Harrison Food Bank, 1:30 – 6:30 p.m., VFW Post, 176 Waterford Rd. All Recovery Meeting, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage.

FMI 803-8707.

LEGO Club, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library.

FMI 647-2472.

Storybook Club, 4 – 5:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library.

FMI 647-2472.

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

Harrison Food Bank, 3 – 6:30 p.m., VFW Hall, 176 Waterford Rd. FMI Sandy Swett 647-3384.

Al-Anon Bridgton, 7 p.m.

Newcomers Meeting, 7:30 8:30 p.m. Open Meeting, St. Joseph Catholic Church.

All Recovery Meeting, noon, Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 8038707.

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

WEDNESDAYS Free Breakfast and Fellowship, 7:30 – 9 a.m., Naples United Methodist Church, Village Green, (snow date – if SAD 61 schools are delayed or cancelled — Friday, at the same time). FMI 6936594.

Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 – 10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street. FMI 647-2402.

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

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meeting, 9 a.m., old Bridgton Hospital (from parking lot enter building at far right), FMI (617) 291-1485 or www.foodaddicts.org Cribbage, 9 a.m. – noon, Charlotte Hobbs Library, Main Street, Lovell. FMI 925-3177.

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

Strength in Serenity, 10 a.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org Chair yoga, 10 – 11 a.m., Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main St., Harrison.

Sponsored by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine.

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

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

First and third Wednesday of the month only.

Parental Guilt Support group meeting, 11:30 a.m.

– 12:30 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage.

FMI 803-8707.

Senior Lunch, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

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

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

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

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

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

Get A Job, 3 – 4 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 8038707.

LEGO club, 3 – 4:30 p.m., Youth Room, Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

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LRGT moves to semi-finals

Maine Lakes Winter Carnival

Maine Lakes Winter Carnival is in five weeks, Saturday, Feb. 15 on Highland Lake in Bridgton.

The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce is currently looking for donations for raffle prizes for the Winter Carnival. To donate, give the Chamber a call at 647-3472 or e-mail to officemanager@mainelakeschamber.com

Area Events Diabetes self-management program

Bridgton Hospital is offering a three-day Outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Program to inform and empower those diagnosed with diabetes to live well and effectively manage the disease. Classes will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, Friday, Jan. 31, and Tuesday, Feb. 4. For details about the classes visit https:// www.cmhc.org/event/outpatient-diabetes-self-management-program-series-at-bridgton-hospital To make an appointment or sign up for the program, call 647-6064.

Collecting yard sale items

HARRISON — Lakeside Grange in Harrison is collecting good, clean items for an upcoming yard sale.

Looking for furniture, toys, tools, dishes, blankets and clothing. Baby items are always needed. No refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, TVs or computers, please. Anything they have to pay to dispose of at the transfer station takes away from their profit. The Grange is located in the big white building on the corner of Main and Lincoln Streets (next to the ice cream shop) in Harrison. For more information and drop off times, please contact Opal Gardner at 595-0925.

Qigong in Raymond

RAYMOND — A new session of Qigong, an ancient Chinese practice of mindful movement, has begin at the Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., in Raymond. The sessions will take place at 8 a.m. every Saturday through Feb. 29. Participants of all levels are welcome. There is a suggested donation of $5 per session.

FHS annual meeting

FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Historical Society will hold its annual full membership meeting onTuesday, Jan. 21, at 1 p.m. at 626 Main St., Fryeburg (the yellow house across from Key Bank). Officers for 2020 will be elected and plans for the upcoming year will be discussed. Refreshments will also be served. In case of inclement weather, the meeting will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the same time and place.

LOVELL — Bring your little ones to the Charlotte Hobbs Library on Mondays at 10 a.m. for a weekly story time featuring stories, silly songs, and simple crafts for the preschool set. The library is located at 227 Main St. in Lovell. For more information call the library at 925-3177 or go to www.hobbslibrary.org

Soup and chowder fest

OTISFIELD — On Saturday, Jan. 25, come to the East Otisfield Free Baptist Church between 11:30 a.m.

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QUARTERFINALIST GROUP 2 — The second group of performers at the Lake Region’s Got Talent quarterfinals were: front row (left to right) Lila Damon and Alice Boudreau; middle row, Willow Carter, Haley Cote, Zoë Daigle and Sydney Mushrow; back row, Lily Dunton, Noah Richard, Sam Brown, and Nick Cohen.

(Photo courtesy Shannon Avery)

ON TO THE SEMIS — The semi-finalists include: (front) Alice Boudreau; second row (left to right) Sydney Mushrow, Dionne Bradley and Zoë Daigle; third row, Willow Carter, Kate Rose, Haley Cote, and Lily Dunton; back row, Nick Cohen, Sam Brown, Rick Hagerstrom, Mikayla Tarr, and Payson Avery. (Photo courtesy Shannon Avery)

Upcoming LEA programs

The Chewonki Travelling Natural History program is coming to Bridgton! Join LEA at the Maine Lake Science Center on Willett Road (behind Hannaford) on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 10 to 11 a.m. for a morning exploring mammal adaptations. What makes a mammal a mammal and not a bird, for instance? How do mammals survive our different seasons? What do they eat? Bring all your mammal questions for Chewonki for an engaging program featuring a live, non-releasable Maine mammal to see up close. All ages are welcome

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Then, there were just 13.

The second quarterfinal of the Lake Region’s Got Talent contest — sponsored by the Lake Region Community Theatre — was held this past Sunday at Lake Region High School. The group included singer Lila Damon of Bridgton, Alice Boudreau of Raymond, singer Willow Carter of Fryeburg, singer Haley Cote of Leeds, singer Zoë Daigle of Chatham, N.H., singer Sydney Mushrow of Bridgton, singer Lily Dunton of Cape Elizabeth, comedian Noah Richard of Bridgton, magician Sam Brown of Naples, and singer/guitarist Nick Cohen of Gray.

Advancing to the semifinals were: Alice Boudreau, Sydney Mushrow, Zoë Daigle, Willow Carter, Haley Cote, Lily Dunton, Nick Cohen, and Sam Brown.

Other semi-finalists (winners from the other quarterfinal round) include Dionne Bradley, Kate Rose, Rick Hagerstrom, Mikayla Tarr and Payson Avery.

The semi-final is scheduled for this Sunday, Jan. 19, at Lake Region High School at 2 p.m. The finals will be on Sunday, Jan. 26, when the audience will be part of the judging.

Tickets for those performances are $5 for children ages 6 to 12, $7 for students and seniors, and $10 for adults. Children under age 5 are free and are non-voters.

Tickets can be purchased at the door.

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CRC thanks contributors

Chewonki mammal presentation.

LEA program (Continued from Page 7A) ited so please register with trees, how they live and interalanna@mainelakes.org act, and how we interact with On Wednesday, Jan. 22, them is thought provoking at 4:30 p.m., LEA and the with gorgeous cinematograGreater Lovell Land Trust phy — a fine film to come out will show “Treeline: A Story and share with friends. We’ll Written in Rings” at the bring the popcorn! For more Maine Lake Science Center. information, please contact This inspiring film about alanna@mainelakes.org

Area Events (Continued from Page 7A) and 1 p.m. for the 7th Annual Soup and Chowder Fest.

A wide variety of homemade soups will be offered including Dutch pea soup, broccoli cheddar soup, chili, minestrone, and turkey with wild rice stew, as well as clam, fish, corn, and Manhattan seafood chowders. Breads and biscuits will accompany the soups and cookies, bars and sweets round out the meal. The church is located at 231 Rayville Rd. in Otisfield, just one mile off Route 121 (look for the signs). Bring a friend and warm up on a cold winter’s day. The meal is free, but donations are gratefully accepted and support activities within the local community.

SCORE workshop

NORWAY — Small business owners are invited to join the free SCORE workshop “QuickBooks for Small Businesses” on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Town Office, 19 Danforth St. in Norway.

QuickBooks is a top-selling small business financial software program. This quick-start course will cover program navigation, basic bookkeeping principles, invoicing customers, receiving payments, monitoring customer balances, recording expenses, paying bills, charting accounts, and reviewing key financial statements. All are welcome to attend. For more information and to register go to oxfordhills.score.org or e-mail susan.kolm@scorevolunteer.org

NAPLES — The Naples Community Resource Council would like to thank all contributors for supporting programs through the year 2019. Through generous donations, the Council was able to continue to serve approximately 30 families each week at the food pantry.

Thanksgiving baskets were given out to 33 Naples families to ensure they had a holiday meal.

The Christmas for Kids program provided gifts to 44 Naples children and a Christmas dinner for their families.

Thank you to the following for their continued support: P&K Sand and Gravel, Hancock Lumber, Peter Rabbit Preschool, The Umbrella Factory, SAD 61 Transportation Department, North Bridgton Family Practice, Songo Locks School PTC, Better Homes

and Gardens Realtors, Evergreen Credit Union, Cumberland County Federal Credit Union, America Legion Post 155 Auxiliary, Edes Falls Sewing Circle, Naples Lions Club, Scouts of America, SubwayNaples, Hannaford, Naples Public Library, Sebago Lake Region Chamber of Commerce, NCR American Legion Post #155, Bridgton Lake Region Rotary Club, Lake Region Vocational Center, Great Northern Docks, Annette’s Country Skillet Diner, Bridgton Oriental Lodge #13, Greater Windham Business Exchange, and all individuals who donated money, toys, food, and clothing.

Thank you! (submitted by Connie Madura, director, Community Resource Council of Naples Food Pantry and Holiday Baskets.)

AMAZING SUPPORT — Community Resource Council of Naples members, Annie Bowman (left) and Connie Madura stop by one of the many businesses that support the Christmas for Kids program to pick up gifts.

Anni Clark at Dragonfly Barn The Hayloft at Dragonfly Barn, located in Sanborns Grove, off Highland Ridge in Bridgton, launches its 2020 Music Series featuring concerts by new and upcoming artists in a variety of styles and genres, as well as educational and children’s programs focusing on the origin and science of music. Heather Pierson also continues her hour of improvisational piano Musical Meditations, providing a unique space for reflection and creativity.

The season kicks off with the first Songwriter Showcase event featuring Maine native Anni Clark, hosted by revered guitarists Denny Breau and Bruce Marshall, on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 6:30 p.m. Anni Clark strums both six and twelve string guitars, creating infectious performances along with her strong melodic vocals that blend “folk, pop, and blues with a dash of Maine hue-mah.” She has decades of tour-

ing and seven successful recordings under her belt and has developed a widespread and loyal audience.

These Songwriter Showcases highlight accomplished songwriters and performers in a wide variety of styles and instrumentation sharing original music, along with colorful stories about how the songs came to life, and insight into their own unique creative process.

Bruce Marshall will open the show with a solo set, followed by the feature artist, and a solo performance by Denny Breau. The evening’s finale is an “anything goes” last set to round out a night filled with interesting collaborations and other surprises.

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Harrison recreation activities

HARRISON — The next Senior Breakfast Club will be decided at the Senior Luncheon. It will tentatively be held on Monday, Jan. 27 at 8 a.m.

Brixology begins on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The new eight-week program with

Church breakfast

Mad Science is for children in grades 1-6. This program is unlike any Bricks program your kid as ever done and offers a unique application of the engineering design process with custom builds designed with a master Lego builder and Harrison Rec’s very own Research and Development team! Kids learn different types of engineering and then team up to construct a different engineering-themed project using LEGO bricks. They learn about aerospace engineering as they build boats and vehicles. From carnival rides to drawing machines, mechanical animals to truss bridges, these future engineers

will build upon their creativity to solve real-world design challenges, while developing their problem-solving and team-building skills.

Adult Pickle Ball is on Saturdays from 10:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Harrison Elementary School.

Mr. Drew and His Animals Too make a visit on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. at Harrison Elementary School.

Harrison Rec will be accepting donations. Bring the family and come check out the amazing animals Mr. Drew has to show!

4th Annual Family Ice Fishing Derby is on Feb. 23 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can

register online or at the Town Office. Contact Harrison Rec Director Kayla Laird for more information.

Harrison Lions Club is sponsoring a blood drive this Friday, Jan. 10 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Harrison Community United Parish Congregational Church of Harrison and North Bridgton. Please call 1-800-RED-CROS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter HarrisonME to schedule an appointment.

Lakeside Grange #63 is collecting for items for a yard sale. Please call Opal at 5950925 for drop off time. Please no TVs, mattresses, ACs, or copiers.

NAPLES — Well, Happy New Year! I hope it was a pleasant one for everyone.

It’s been a bit weird this last week with single digit temperatures and snow and ice, then 40 degrees with rain, and then snow again. So, I guess the word of the day is “prepared.” Be prepared for anything and drive accordingly.

Did anyone leave or lose their toolbox near my house?

A friend of mine found one next to my driveway. He said it looked like someone set it down and forgot to put it back in their truck. If you are missing said toolbox with tools, please give me a call and I will put you in touch with my friend.

Everyone in my house is sick with colds and flu. I’m well so far and Quentin is still OK — knock on wood! If we wash our hands all the time and spray germicide everywhere hopefully we’ll make it through. Patience was spared as well but she’s back to school so that may not last. She spent Saturday, Dec. 21 to Christmas here then came back for New Year until last Sunday. She’s amazing — they even made a snowman and did some sledding before the sickness struck.

Not much to report so if you have anything you need in the paper send me an e-mail and/or text me so I can check it out.

January birthdays: Aaron Small and Keeli Towne. Have a great celebration!

God speed better weather for Australia. Those poor animals and the people as well — such a tragedy. California needs help too, so prayers to all.

Everyone have a great week — stay well, warm, and out of the snow drifts!

NAPLES — The Naples United Methodist Church, at 1000 Roosevelt Trail in Naples, will be hosting free breakfast and fellowship every Wednesday morning from 7:30 to 9 a.m., starting Wednesday, Jan. 8 through Wednesday, April 15. There is no charge for the meal but donations are greatly appreciated.

All are welcome to come enjoy a good hot meal and warm fellowship on these cold winter days.

If M.S.A.D. #61 schools cancel or are delayed due to inclement weather, the breakfast will be postponed to the following Friday, same hours.

For more information please call the church hotline at 693-6594.

CHATHAM, N.H. — The Chatham Historical Society will be hosting its fourth annual bonfire on Saturday, Feb. 1 at it’s old Schoolhouse, 1061 Main Rd. (Rte. 113B), in Chatham Center.

Jeanne Eastman, President of the Society, says, “The bonfires have been great midwinter events for us. People seem to really like to gather with their neighbors and friends around a warm fire on a cold, dark evening.”

The schoolhouse will be open and chili, cornbread, cookies, and hot cider will be available for purchase.

The bonfire and food will start at 4:30 p.m., followed by a program by Kenyon King at 6 p.m. King will speak about Log House Designs, a Chatham business that he started in the 1970s, which grew to provide outdoor clothing for a worldwide market and employed many local people on its production

line. Eastman said, “Kenyon King’s story is a warm tale of community and innovation and growth.”

All are welcome to join this celebration of Chatham and mid-winter. In case of stormy weather, the event will be postponed until Saturday, Feb. 8. Check the Chatham Facebook page for postponement notices or call (603) 939-2446 for more information. Future events are listed on the Society’s website.

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

Veteran Service Officer Kelly Ela office hours, 9 a.m.

– noon, Bridgton Community Center.

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

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

Gathering Place for Seniors, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Lovell United Church of Christ, Rte. 5. FMI 925-1321.

The Academy Collects, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Pace Galleries

of Art, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

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

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

All Recovery Meeting, 11 a.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 8038707.

Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Knotty Knitters, 12:30 –

2:30 p.m., Soldiers Memorial Library, Hiram. FMI 625-4650.

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

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

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org or 803-8707.

Pickleball, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Gym. FMI 627-4187.

FRIDAYS Coffee Call, 8 – 11 a.m., Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main St., Harrison.

Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 – 10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street. FMI 6472402.

Morning Coffee Cafe, 9 a.m. – noon, Waterford Library, 663 Waterford Rd. in Waterford.

FMI 583-2050.

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

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

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

All Recovery Meeting, 11 a.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 8038707.

Meditation in Motion, noon, Lakes Region Recovery Center. FMI 803-8707.

(Continued from Page 3A) “Actually, looking back at the reference, J. Pratt actually did a job for me when I was in Mechanic Falls,” he said. “I would be perfectly happy to business with J. Pratt again.”

Chairman Jim Grattelo asked about the start date.

“And, we are comfortable that they are going to

will start the minute the ground is” no longer frozen, Grattelo said.

Hawley answered, “That was in the bid.”

Grattelo asked it the work would be done by the time the Maine Blues Festival starts.

“No, no, this will go into October probably,” Hawley said.

“The portion of this job that will take the longest is the traffic signal work because all of those are custom-made and they don’t

get ordered until” the work starts, he said.

Hawley said that during the pre-bid meetings, it was stressed that construction had to take a back seat during the busiest weekends in Naples.

“If we get to the point that is at peak season for us, they will move work toward night hours or shut down during the weekend of Fourth of July. We were very clear that there were two weekends” of concern, Hawley said.

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Emily and Daniel Dawicki of Bridgton, Maine, happily announce the arrival of their daughter, Catherine Elizabeth, who was born at 8:08 a.m. on Dec. 30, 2019 at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway, Maine.

Catherine Elizabeth joins two brothers: Bryan, age 4 and Benjamin, age 1.5. Maternal grandparents: Cathy and Pat Young of Raymond, Maine.

Jacklyn Brown and Gary Eastman of Fryeburg, Maine, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Lucas Eastman, at 2:35 p.m. on Jan. 8, 2020 at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway, Maine.

Grandparents: Laura Brown of Lovell, Maine; Calvin Brown of Orlando, Fla.; Maria and Robert Eastman of Fryeburg, Maine.

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 8038707.

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

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

All Recovery Meeting, 7 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 8038707.

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(Continued from Page 1A) cility could add 35 to 40 new jobs.

“We’ll build out to 108. I wouldn’t want to go beyond that,” Walters said.

Another piece to the puzzle is the facility would require a minor change to the town’s Land Use Ordinance.

Attorney Steve Langsdorf of Augusta pointed out that the project falls in the Downtown Village Neighborhood district, and existing verbiage fails to specifically list “assisted living” as an allowable use in that zone.

The town plans make other revisions to the new ordinance, which will go to voters at a special town meeting.

Langsdorf also noted that Woodland Assisted Living would also look to negotiate with selectmen the creation of a tax-increment finance district.

Placing all cards on the table? Josh Quint, who is director of operations at Canuvo (the medical marijuana cultivation business housed at the former knitting mill building on Portland Road), questioned the Planning Board’s recent decision to limit voter consideration regarding size of future adult use and medical marijuana cultivation facilities.

Quint, who was recently named by the Legislature to a state marijuana adviso-

ry committee, called the decision a “misstep,” feeling voters should decide, not planners.

The state allows a four-tier standard — from 500 square feet to 20,000. Taking a “dipping a toe into the marijuana waters,” planners suggest the town limit the size of cultivation facilities to Tiers 1, 2 and 3 — the largest being 7,000 square feet.

Planning Board chairwoman Deb Brusini informed selectmen that work is being done on eight different ordinances — four regarding medical marijuana and four for adult use. These areas include level of manufacturing, testing, cultivation and retail. The goal is to present the ordinances to voters in November.

Selectmen chairman Lee Eastman feels “voters should decide what they want.”

Based on experiences in other states that legalized marijuana use, Quint said there was no major rush to develop large facilities due to cost.

On another level, a large facility would add to the town’s tax base.

A yes, but fill out a form next time. While selectmen granted the Chamber of Commerce to use Highland Lake Beach as the site of the annual Winter Carnival, officials want to see the group

Fryeburg Police (Continued from Page 5A) motor vehicle crash on Lovell Road.

Wednesday, January 8 12:34 a.m. Assist agency on Pleasant Street.

8:16 a.m. Suspicious activity on Nursery Lane.

10:41 a.m. Civil matter on Ice House Road.

5:58 p.m. Juvenile offense on Park Street.

11:20 p.m. Welfare check on Ballard Street.

Thursday, January 9 2:39 p.m. Assist citizen on Cobb Street.

4:26 p.m. Civil matter on Smith Street.

11:25 p.m. Burglary alarm on Bradley Street; false alarm.

Friday, January 10 9:12 a.m. Assist citizen at Cobb Street apartment.

10:49 a.m. Civil matter at Cobb Street parking lot.

1:37 p.m. Criminal mischief at Silver Parkway.

5:07 p.m. Parking problem at Molly Ockett Drive.

5:45 p.m. Theft complaint on Lovewell Pond Road.

6 p.m. Traffic hazard at intersection of Main and

Maple Streets.

6:45 p.m. Animal complaint at Grandfather’s Way. 7 p.m. Civil matter at police headquarters.

7:24 p.m. Complaint at Bridgton Road business.

9:55 p.m. Civil matter on Main Street.

Saturday, January 11 7:29 a.m. Peace officer detail on Menotomy Road.

9:19 a.m. Traffic complaint on River Street.

11:05 a.m. Peace officer detail on Smith Street.

11:55 a.m. Theft complaint on Hemlock Bridge Road.

Sunday, January 12 7:46 a.m. Unwanted subjects on Bridgton Road.

7:50 a.m. Responding to a reported disturbance on Wicks Road, police charged Robert Wentworth, 29, of Fryeburg, with domestic violence assault and criminal mischief.

10:02 a.m. 9-1-1 hangup on Sunset Lane.

5:21 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Main Street.

9:43 p.m. Domestic disturbance on Melanie Lane unfounded.

fill out use of town property paperwork like other organizations.

The Winter Carnival is set for Feb. 15, and will include Harvest Hills’ Freezing for a Reason benefit polar dip, along with horse-drawn wagon rides, entertainment (music, juggler, magician), kids’ ice fishing derby, food vendors, adult ice bar and fireworks (6 p.m.).

Selectmen pointed out there were complaints last year regarding trash left behind by the event, as well as concerns regarding “grass kill” caused by snow removal and placement of “hot tubs” used by polar dip jumpers.

Selectwoman Carmen Lone also suggested that the area where ice is cut to open the lake to the polar dip should be taped off to alert the public as a safety measure before and after the event.

Who should be keeper of important town records?

Over the years, the Bridgton Historical Society has been the “keeper” of some of the town’s historical documents.

State law requires records be maintained by a municipality or “designated repository” and be made available to the public.

FIRST BORN 2020 — Memorial Hospital’s first baby of 2020, Kayden Rodger with his family. Kayden is pictured with his parents Kali Rodger and Brenden Wakefield, and siblings (left to right) Brody, Brooklyn, and Kyleigh. (Photo by Melody Nester) “We have them stored in a secure manner, under appropriate environmental conditions and their contents are reasonably well documented, making them available to anyone who wants or needs to refer to them,” said Ned Allen, Bridgton Historical Society executive director.

“Unfortunately, we have never been granted status as an officially designated reposito-

ry, although I have made several inquiries in the past. There is little doubt in my mind that we meet the requirements and we would like to make an official application.”

Selectman Bear Zaidman thanked Allen and the Historical Society for keeping the records safe, however, he wondered if the records should be at the town office.

Town Manager Bob

Peabody said the town’s vault is getting a little tight, and would need to be upgraded (climate control and efficient shelving) to house aging documents. Peabody will look into these costs and report back to the board.

Zaidman also wondered if some records should be converted into digital formats for public use, thus preserving the originals.

When Holt isn’t trying to survive and beat the elements of harsh environments across the globe, he keeps busy in his home state developing a nature retreat space in the Maine mountains that serves as both a through stop for Appalachian Trail hikers and a “Warriors Awakening Retreat” for veterans in need of using nature as a healing tool.

BN. Can you also update your work building the nature retreat?

RH. The Human-Nature Hostel (a large, timberframed geodesic dome) & Wilderness Guide Service is completed and thriving in its second year. The Appalachian Trail though hikers of 2019 voted it the #2 Hostel from Georgia to Maine (out of 120). As part of the Hostel, I’m building up my wilderness guide service for 2020, and I just facilitated my first fiveday veterans “Warriors Awakening Retreat.” The retreat was created to assist veterans who may be struggling to find their way among the chaos. “Using nature as a healing tool, it is our intention to help veterans rediscover the peace within the warrior, guidance

in the process of surrendering experiences which no longer serve a greater purpose and to provide them with a foundation for the life they deserve as they move forward. It’s the war within ourselves we often struggle with most,” Holt said on his website.

BN. I didn’t realize you wrote a book. What is it about?

RH. The book was a collaboration of 13 other folks who hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2012. It’s called, “One Trail, Many Paths.”

I wrote Chapter 4 called “How I Met Myself.” It’s basically a short story of my life from growing up in Harrison, to my eight years in the Marines, all my life events that led me to hike the Appalachian Trail and how it saved my life, which it turn, inspired me to create the Human-Nature Hostel & Wilderness Guide Service.

(Note: Holt goes by the trail name “Yukon,” and hiked the 2,184-mile stretch from Georgia to Maine in 2012 at the age of 28.

“Six months immersed in the mountains was all the medicine I needed and this is where the vision of The Human-Nature Hostel

was created. I had let go of everything, surrendered to the forest and dedicated myself to healing, teaching and inspiring others through the powerful medicine of nature,” he said.)

BN. As a motivational speaker, what approach do you take and what is your goal?

RH. How to thrive is my message, to live sustainably, abundantly and within the balance of our natural environment. These principles can be applied in every choice and action you take. It’s a mindset that everyone can adapt for a more conscious and fulfilling life. I’ve shared my journey and message with many groups of people of all ages. Most notably, I was the key note speaker for the Maine Adult Education Association at USM. The theme of the conference was “Waves of Change, Oceans of Opportunity.”

At 35, Ryan Holt still looks for opportunities to test his mind, spirit and body. “Alone” is the next chapter in his survivalist story. Tune in Jan. 26 to see how Ryan fares.

Ryan is the son of Paula and Doug Holt of Harrison.

Holt’s ‘Alone’ time in S. Africa

(Continued from Page 1A) helped you prepare for and get through “Alone?”

RH. Luckily, I had already been to South Africa for my 40-day challenge, so that really gave me an upper hand as far as what to expect with animals, resources, weather and environment.

Over the last eight years, I’ve spent some quality time alone along my travels. It’s something I’m used to, very comfortable with and I often time prefer.

BN. Can you give a short explanation was to what “Alone” is about?

RH. “Naked & Afraid, Alone” is the same basic concept as the original except there are no partners, which can be a very helpful element in a survival situation. I was stripped of my clothes and given three survival items to utilize as I created a life over a 21-day period in the South African Bush. It will be airing on the Discovery Channel, beginning with my “Origin Story” at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26, which is a two-hour special with new interviews of me highlighting all three of my previous challenges, building up to my new “Alone” episode at 10 p.m.

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Another close one lost

Stone leads quick LR start

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Jacob Stone had the start players dream of.

The Laker forward was dominant over the first eight minutes last Thursday night against Wells, scoring inside and out to the tune of nine points, while jumping out of his sneakers to seemingly clearing every Warrior miss

(six rebounds).

Add eight points and four rebounds from center Evan Willey, and Lake Region raced to an 11-0 lead.

Sustaining momentum against a very good team, however, is never easy.

Wells cut the deficit to seven on three late 3-pointers to close out the first quarter, then took advantage of a

LITTLE SPACE TO OPERATE — Lake Region guard Noah Duprey tightens up his coverage against a Wells ballhandler.

(Rivet Photo)

1-for-14 Laker frigid shooting period to take a 27-24 lead at the break.

Doing the little things got Wells back into the game, and that approach ultimately enabled the Warriors to escape Nutting Gym with a 48-46 win.

Junior Caleb Corey knocked down a big 3-pointer with 1:52 left and then converted 3-of-4 from the foul line to seal the comeback win.

LR’s Derek Langadas made life interesting by draining a long-range 3-pointer with 5.4 seconds left to pull his team within one. After Corey missed a foul shot, LR’s Liam Grass pushed the ball up the right side but his desperation shot was off the mark.

It was a frustrating loss for Coach Ryan Martin, who saw his team at its best, but also struggle at key times.

“Sometimes, you shoot well. Sometimes, you don’t.

If you are a great team, you do all the little things well.

You can’t always shoot well. For us, you can always defend, and still take care of the basketball. There was a stretch that we didn’t shoot well, we didn’t take care of the basketball and we didn’t defend. A good team like Wells is going to take advantage of that. That’s why they cut our lead very

quickly,” he said.

One area of concern is free throw shooting. LR went 0-for-6 to start the final quarter and trailed 38-35.

“We work on free throws all of the time. It’s something we’ll continue to work on, and maybe do more of.

Our last four games, we’ve struggled from the foul line, especially since we play in a lot of tight games, it’s big.

We could be 7-1 right now if we made our free throws,” Coach Martin said. “Was fatigue a problem? I hope not. I think our guys are in pretty good condition. We do a lot of up and down in practice, so I don’t think it’s a problem. It’s really about being mentally focused at the foul line, whether it’s the first quarter or the fourth quarter.

You do it so many times, it’s about the same preparation and the same confidence.”

The second quarter proved pivotal. LR went to the foul line just once (and missed) and failed to make a shot until 1:20 left in the period when Lagadas broke the ice with a 3-pointer.

“I think Wells came at us harder because they wanted it more,” said Stone, who finished with 13 points, 11 rebounds and two blocked shots. “We make it a point to keep our heads up. I really believe we can be the best LAKERS, Page 2B

Week 2 full of personal bests • LR’s Plummer • FA’s McGrath places in 3 events shows versatility Coaches like to see their athletes improve week to week.

Mark Snow and Dana Caron saw that jump in their Lake Region indoor track & field squad last Friday night at the USM field house in Gorham as athletes posted multiple personal records (PR).

“They are more comfortable and familiar with the order of events and the facility. This was true this year with the teams getting almost twice as many PRs as the first week,” Coach Snow said. “We were happy the boys put together enough points (17) to outscore Boothbay and Mountain Valley, two teams that beat them the week before. The girls finished in the top half of the meet, but with about the same number of points (37) as week one.

Leah Plummer led the teams by placing in her three events. Her 400meter time (1:05.98) was a seasonal best and puts her ahead of last year’s pace in the event.

“Leah has a shot at the 400 and 800 school records, but they are back to back events. She will continue training for the 400 as a focus, but may try the 800 in the next couple of weeks,” Coach Snow reported.

Mackenzie Siebert ran a seasonal best time in the 55 meters (8.13), placing second.

“We’re going to focus more on starts at practice this week and next. This should help Mackenzie and the other sprinters drop a few tenths on their 55-meter time,” Coach Snow said.

“With 11 of the team’s 29 PRs last meet in the 55 meter, we aim to open the floodgates!”

Also placing well were Nick Peterson in the triple jump and Brendon Tremblay in the shot put, both getting third place.

Neither has matched last year’s PRs in their events, but placing well is a good sign.

“Practices are shifting to more event-specific work so we should see improvement in many of the technical events, like the triple jump and shot put,” the

coach said.

Another high point was Erik Christiansen in the high jump. He matched last year’s PR (5-feet 4-inches) and provisionally qualified for the state meet. Last year, 5’4” was also provisional, but 5’8” was needed to get into the state meet.

“We anticipate the same this year so that is Erik’s goal,” the coach said.

The following athletes had a solid meet by getting two PRs; Erik Christiansen, David Delvecchio, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Katie Ackeley, Peyton Klein, Rachel Lake, Julia Murch, Caitlin Ross and Rebecca Roy. GIRLS’ RESULTS JR 55 Meters: 9. Peyton LR INDOOR, Page 5B

Coach Kevin McDonald stresses to all of his Fryeburg Academy indoor track & field athletes to “branch out and try something new.”

When the overall roster numbers are low, this approach becomes even more important.

Several Raiders found new can be very good after producing personal bests (PB) last Friday at the Costello Field House at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham.

Padric and Brody McGrath, not brothers but cousins, both had PB in the 55-meter dash. Padric in 8.21 and Brody in 8.94.

“These two are primarily throwers yet they branched out and tried different

events,” Coach McDonald reported.

Padric and Brody also ran legs on the 4x200 relays.

JoJo Jensen ran a PB in the 200 meters at 26.84. JoJo has been working very hard in practice and FA coaches feel he could compete States in both the 400 and the 200 meters.

“Only a sophomore, that would be a fantastic accomplishment,” Coach McDonald said.

Padric not only had a great day on the track, but he also threw a PB in the shot put at 33-feet 4-inches.

Along with Padric, Zack Hoeft improved his PB in the shot with a throw of 31-feet 3.75-inches.

FA INDOOR, Page 3B

THE MIGHTY QUINN with Nichols College students and Thunder. From left to right: Emily Eagan, Ethan Cayer, Colleen Callahan, Thomas Budzinski, Melody Millett (of Naples), Thunder the Nichols College mascot, and Quinn Waters.

Nichols College’s Melody Millett helps raise cancer awareness DUDLEY, MASS. — For many, burpees are just a workout. But for Nichols College students like Melody Millett of Naples, they’re a way to raise awareness and money for childhood cancer research.

Students from Nichols College helped raise $1,000 to donate to childhood cancer research on behalf of Quinn Waters, a three-year-old Weymouth boy battling a cancerous brain tumor. The students raised the money by challenging sports teams across the campus to a “1,000 Burpees for $1,000 Challenge.”

Melody Millett, class of 2021, Thomas Budzinski ’21 from Gardner, Mass. and Ethan Cayer ’21 from Waterville ran the challenge as part of the Sport Management and Fan Engagement course taught by Assistant Professor Priscila Alfaro-Barrantes.

Quinn, who has become known as “The Mighty Quinn,” was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a cancerous brain stem tumor, in February 2019. According to Quinn’s mother, Tara Waters, he has since undergone several forms of treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant in June.

Over the summer, Quinn was mostly home-bound due to treatment compromising his immune system, Tara Waters said.

But Quinn’s story spread through The Mighty Quinn Facebook page and local media, which caught the attention of many. Quinn started receiving visitors at his family’s home, including the Dropkick Murphys, the New England Patriots cheerleaders, Boston Bruins center Charlie Coyle, and several fire and MELODY, Page 2B

JUST MISSING A BLOCK in the closing seconds against Wells is Lakers Evan Willey (back) and Liam Grass (#14).

(Rivet Photo)

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Holland strikes late, beats FA Isaac Holland turned the tables on Fryeburg Academy Tuesday night.

Much like the first meeting between the two rivals, the game was decided on the final shot. Last time, Kyle Littlefield knocked down a 3-pointer with 3.2 seconds left to tie the game and force overtime. He added a pair of treys in the extra session to lead the Raiders to victory.

This time, Holland struck late. His offensive rebound and quick putback shot as time expired lifted the Lakers to a 40-38 win over the Raiders in Naples.

The Lakers built a 16-6 first quarter lead and extended it by one at the half. After the teams played an even third quarter, the Raiders rallied with a 13-5 run.

Junior center Evan Willey lead all scorers with 14 points while Holland finished with five for the Lakers. Other scorers were: Noah Duprey six (two treys), Liam Grass six, Jacob Stone five, Ethan McMurray two and Derek Langadas two.

Bobby Hallam paced the Raiders with 11 while Armel Maloji had eight. Other scorers were Calvin Southwick four, Will Hallam four, Ethan Bain three, Kyle Littlefield three (a trey), Eloi Terricbras three and Eli Mahan two.

Heal Watch: At 5-5, the Lakers sit in the #3 spot in Class B South, while at 4-6, Fryeburg is #8 in Class A South.

Up next: Lake Region travels to Freeport (5-6) on Friday for a 5:30 p.m. game, hosts York (10-0) on Monday at 1 p.m., and heads to Gray-NG (6-5) next Friday for a 7 p.m. meeting.

Fryeburg visits Yarmouth (5-6) on Friday at 6:30 p.m., hosts Freeport (5-6) on Monday at 4 p.m., and Waynflete (10-1) on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Hancock nets 18; LR down Raiders

With her team down one at the half, Shauna Hancock turned the tide Tuesday night against rival Fryeburg Academy.

The LR guard scored nine of her game-high 18 points to lead a 15-2 charge in the third quarter as the Lakers rallied for a 42-26 victory in Naples.

It was the Raiders’ eighth straight loss.

Forward Shelby Sheldrick helped power the gamechanging surge, connecting on a pair of 3-pointers —her only buckets for the night, but they were big. LR had a 6 to 1 advantage from behind the arc to capture the season series against the Raiders.

The Lakers lead 12-9 after one, but FA stormed back with a 9-5 run to take a 18-17 halftime lead. Sierra Lyman, who missed the first meeting between the two squads due to injury, had the hot hand for the Raiders, scoring 15 points. But, she was the lone Raider to reach double digits as Camden Jones added five points, Emily Walker netted the only FA trey, while Emma Rydman had two points and Merys Carty one.

Liz Smith connected for eight points including a trey, for the Lakers while Elle Hall had four, Melissa Mayo four (a trey) and Nevaeh Stewart two. Hancock tossed in a pair of 3-pointers.

Heal Watch: The Lakers (4-6) currently rank #10 in Class B South, two spots out of the playoff picture. Lisbon holds down #8, 10 tourney points up on the Lakers.

Fryeburg (1-9) sits in the #9 spot in Class A South, the HARDWOOD HIGHLIGHTS, Page 2B

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Lakers start quick, can’t finish team if we can keep it mentally together.”

Both defenses stiffened in the third quarter as the Lakers shot 4-of-14 from the field while Wells was 1-for9.

Sophomore guard Noah Duprey got the Lakers back on track with a nifty pass inside that freed up Stone for a layup. He then drained a 3-pointer to tie the game at 29. An offensive rebound and putback by Liam Grass put the Lakers back on top, and a drive by Langadas, splitting two defenders had the blue and gold up 33-32 after three.

Missed foul shots by the Lakers opened the door for Wells to regain the lead as senior Nate Chandler’s hook shot put the Warriors ahead to stay, 36-35.

LR kept the pressure on in the closing minute. Willey (10 points, 11 rebounds) knocked down a pair of foul shots with 45 seconds left to pull the Lakers within 45-43.

Duprey nearly came up with a steal on an inbounds play, seemingly tipping the ball off a Wells’ players fingertips as they each tried to catch a lob pass, but the refQUICK TRIGGER FROM THE WING — Lake eree awarded the Warriors Region forward Jacob Stone connectys on a 3-point- with possession with 16.5 ticks left. er, which helped his club start quick against Wells.

LR was forced to foul,

Melody assists with Mighty Quinn project (Continued from Page 1B) police departments.

But Alfaro-Barrantes said no college had visited Quinn. She wanted to change that.

“I heard it on the news and thought, ‘Someone has to go, a college has to go,’” she said.

So, Alfaro-Barrantes worked with her students to come up with an idea to raise money and help Quinn Waters. Together, they created the “1,000 Burpees for $1,000 Challenge,” and the students organized the efforts on campus and with the Waters family.

Student-athletes completed 2,192 total burpees in 5 minutes, more than doubling the original goal. Softball player Colleen Callahan ’21 of Billerica, Mass., completed the most burpees with 119. Men’s Ice Hockey Captain Hogan Davidson ’20 of Diluth, Minn. was the male athlete who completed the most burpees with 77.

The three who put on the challenge visited Quinn after the burpee challenge, along with other students and Thunder, the Nichols mascot. They also donated the $1,000 raised to the Jimmy Fund.

Former Laker Melody Millett of Naples “The whole semester, it was hard to get a lot done,” said Millett, who was a three-sport athlete during her high school days at Lake Region. “But as soon as we visited, it was all worth it and seeing him happy was a great experience.”

A junior, Millett is a member of the Nichols’ women’s basketball team.

Last season, she appeared in 24 games (17 starts) and averaged 3.8 points per game and 3.8 rebounds per game. She scored a season high 11 points twice. She filled the stat sheet with a nine-point, six rebound and five steal effort against

Gordon. In eight games this season, she is averaging 17.5 minutes per game, averaging 2 ppg, 3.8 rpg while also recording five assists and nine steals.

Nichols is presently 3-7.

Tara Waters said she appreciated all the effort the students put in for her son and the challenge.

“To be going through academics and a social life and to make time for a kid like Quinn is really unbelievable,” she said.

According to his mother, Quinn had testing done in October that showed no growth of the disease, and he is expected to return to school in January 2020. She also said that the harrowing experience has brought to her attention how critical blood donation is.

“Since Quinn’s diagnosis, we learned about the desperate need for blood and platelet donations,” she said. “We lost count of how many transfusions he had.”

She added, “It’s literally what keeps these small kids going.”

Tara Waters requested that others interested in helping can do so by donating to local blood drives.

and Corey (14 points) nailed down the win.

“What makes coaching fun is coaching guys who work hard. You can tell it means so much to them on how they do as a team. That’s the first step to being a great team — you have to care.

These kids definitely care,” Coach Martin said. “We talk about the ‘process’ all of the time, taking one day at a time. It’s going to get better every single day. The guys understand we want to be playing our best basketball in February. Our only goal is to practice and get better.”

Coach Martin liked seeing Stone emerge as a force on both ends of the floor.

“Jacob has the potential to be a college player if he keeps working at his game.

He’s a great kid, who works hard. He can score a bunch of different ways. I don’t think the league really knows what he can do yet,” he said.

“It’s scary if he plays the way he is capable of. He shows signs in practice at being one of our best scorers. He is a high energy guy with skills.

He’s smart. He knows how to draw contact and get to the foul line.”

Stone approaches every game as a chance to “break out.”

“I try to go after every ball,” he said. “All of these close games could have gone either way. We look at what we did wrong and work on that. I think we can do everything a little better.”

Game Stats Turnovers: LR 13, Wells 9 Free Throws: LR 8-16, Wells 12-19 Field Goals: LR 15-52, Wells 16-47 Rebounds: LR 31, Wells 24 LR scorers: Duprey 3, Grass 5, Isaac Holland 2, Langadas 13, Willey 10, Stone 13.

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PLAYER OF THE WEEK Brooke Chase is a team leader through and through, says Lake Region varsity cheerleading Coach Janine Rocca-Chaine.

“She brings a level of knowledge that is important in helping teach and guide both new and seasoned cheerleaders. The dynamic of our team benefits from her experience on and off the court.

Brooke is a teacher, a leader, a mentor and a friend to all of the girls,” Coach Rocca-Chaine said. “She has been an asset to me as a first-year coach in sharing helpful information as to the ins and outs of winter cheering. She has a take charge attitude.

When it’s time to be serious, game face is on and when it’s time to let loose, she leads the pack! As a senior, Brooke exemplifies what it means to be a cheerleader and will be sorely missed next season as she moves on from high school cheerleading.”

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Brooke 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 speciallydesigned t-shirt, sponsored

by Hancock Lumber.

Name: Brooke Chase Year in School: Senior Hometown: Naples Parents: Holly and Nathan Chase Sports you play: Fall and winter cheering, tennis School organizations: Varsity Club School honors:

Brooke Chase National Honor Society Q. Why did you choose to cheer? Because I love this sport. It helps me get my stress out and have ladies to work with and talk to every day.

Q. What is the most difficult part of cheering?

Putting your full trust in these girls.

Q. What do you enjoy the most about the sport?

I enjoy the tumbling and dancing part the most.

Q. What do you feel you need to work on and why? Being a better captain; making us work harder so we can be even better.

Q. Why is teamwork important? In cheering, I think teamwork is the most important part of the sport. In teamwork, there needs to be a team.

In a team, there needs to be trust. Everyone needs to bring their “A” game.

If one person doesn’t, it affects all of us.

Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you? If you fail or mess up on something, have all the confidence in the world when you do it; don’t second guess yourself. As what BROOKE, Page 3B

Girls’ hardwood highlights (Continued from Page 1B) final tourney berth.

Action this past week Wells 37, Lakers 32: The Lakers had revenge and upset on their minds when they shocked host Wells last Thursday with first half leads of 11-6 and 19-17.

Unfortunately, the Lakers

couldn’t seal the deal on the road. Wells averted the upset by outscoring the Lakers 12-7 and 8-6 despite a 15-point night from LR freshman guard Melissa Mayo, who knocked down three 3-pointers en route to a game-high 15 points.

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in five points, Kelsey Gerry four, Elle Hall four, Shelby Sheldrick two and Nevaeh Stewart had two.

Lakers 52, Waynflete 19: Facing a winless Waynflete team, the Lakers started quick (16-2 run) and ended the game with a flurry (14-2) to roll to victory Saturday behind Melissa Mayo’s 14 points — seven came from the foul line — and 11 points apiece by Shelby Sheldrick and Shauna Hancock.

Other scorers were Kelsey Gerry six, Elle Hall four, Liz Smith three, Brianna Sargent two and Nevaeh Stewart one.

Poland 39, Raiders 26: With the score tied at 24, it appeared the fourth quarter set up for a fantastic finish.

Poland (3-5), however, stole the show. The Knights closed out the game with a 15-2 run to beat the Raiders last Tuesday.

Emily Walker netted two 3-pointers to finish with 8 points. Camden Jones added eight, while Merys Carty and Kayrin Johnson each had four points, and Kaylee Emery had two.

York 67, Raiders 29: The Wildcats went wild in the opening frames scoring 15 and 24 points to build a 39-12 lead, and never looked back against the Raiders.

Sierra Lyman was high scorer for FA with eight points, while Kaylee Emery had six, Kayrin Johnson four, Merys Carty three, Camden Jones two, Emma Rydman two, Emily Walker two and Katy McIntyre two.

Up next: Lake Region travels to Freeport (8-3) on Friday for a 7 p.mn. game, heads to York (7-4) on Monday for a 6 p.m. contest, and visits Gray-NG (7-4) next Friday at 5:30 p.m. Next home game is Tuesday, Jan. 28 against Greely (10-1) at 6:30 p.m.

Fryeburg hosts Yarmouth (7-4) Friday at 6:30 p.m., visits Freeport (8-3) Monday at 2:30 p.m.

Next home game is Tuesday, Jan. 28 against Poland (3-7) at 6:30 p.m.

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FA indoor track & field recap coach noted.

Coach McDonald asked the 4x200 relay unit to get under 2:00.00. Well, they came mighty close running 2:01.72. The group of Jenn L’Hommedieu, Abigail Hewes, Bridget O’Neil and Liv DeVries are improving every week and starting to realize just what it will take to stand on the podium at States.

“They all are buying into the system and the future is very bright,” Coach McDonald said.

Hope Duffy ran the 800 meters for the first time last week in 3:07.04. The goal for this week was to try and get under 3 minutes flat.

Hope ran 3:03.01.

“This young lady is headed in the right direction and I fully believe a sub three is in the near future,” Coach McDonald said. “When that

H.S. Alpine racing Giant Slalom at Shawnee Peak, Jan. 9 Girls’ Standings: Fryeburg Academy 40, Cape Elizabeth 40, Yarmouth 41, Lake Region 61, Freeport 65, Gray-NG no score Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Anya Monson, Cape E 33.96 34.12 1:08.08 3. Alli Vogel, LR 33.80 34.96 1:08.76 8. Samantha Winterbottom, FA 35.96 36.93 1:12.89 9. Eliza Thorne, FA 36.86 37.80 1:14.66 11. Marra MacMillan, FA 36.98 37.82 1:14.80 12. Olivia Krug, FA 37.43 38.40 1:15.83 13. Abigail Winterbottom, FA 37.94 38.75 1:16.69 14. Emma Cole, LR 38.22 38.48 1:16.70 16. Willow Carter, FA 39.59 38.32 1:17.91 18. Sasha Maguire, FA 39.34 39.13 1:18.47 21. Reannah Dingley, LR 39.24 40.18 1:19.42 23. Rene Carver LR 37.58 43.44 1:21.02 29. Grace Murley, FA 41.90 42.12 1:24.02 32. Lucas Burford, FA 42.81 43.46 1:26.27 35. Lillian Nylan, FA 44.13 45.54 1:29.67 36. Elsie Leonard, FA 45.40 45.38 1:30.78 37. Holly Duigan, LR 46.26 49.58 1:35.84 41. Emily Rock, LR 43.69 1:18.17 2:01.86 Boys’ Standings: Lake Region 30, Fryeburg Academy 38, Yarmouth 47, Gray-NG 68, Freeport 69, Cape Elizabeth 75 Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Killian Lathrop, Cape E 30.51 30.72 1:01.23 2. Logan Davis, LR 30.75 30.93 1:01.68 3. Will Marshall, FA 31.12 30.66 1:01.78 5. Zach Vogel, LR 31.27 31.50 1:02.77 7. Matthew Gunther, FA 31.15 32.67 1:03.82 9. Brandon Beadnell, LR 31.96 33:01 1:04.97 12. Hogan Bemis, FA 34.55 34.35 1:08.90 14. Casey Berger, LR 34.34 35.21 1:09.55 16. Andrew Turner, FA 36.43 36.02 1:12.45 23. Alex Freitas, LR 36.78 38.90 1:15.68 24. Dana Hamlin, FA 37.42 38.47 1:15.89 26. Ezra Grunlund, LR 37.86 38.62 1:16.48 27. Nicholas Turner, FA 38.95 38.82 1:17.77 31. Braeden Harlow, FA 40.97 39.01 1:19.98 38. Ian Jacobson, FA 36.25 47.37 1:23.62 41. Aaron Zakon, FA 40.94 43.00 1:23.94 46. Jacob Gilmore, LR 43.10 44.47 1:27.57 47. David Bellis-Bennett, FA 43.12 45.59 1:28.71 50. Corbin Blake, FA 53.65 41.77 1:35.42 51. Andeii Obertas, FA 52.01 52.68 1:44.69 54. Benedict Nothe, FA 1:10.34 46.24 1:56.58 — Danali Jensen, FA 34.00 DNF Slalom at Shawnee Peak, Jan. 13 Girls’ Standings: Falmouth 24, Fryeburg Academy 26, Lake Region 39, Kennebunk 70, Freeport 80 Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Alli Vogel, LR 52.66 56.80 1:49.46 3. Eliza Thorne, FA 57.09 58.81 1:55.90 5. Abigail Winterbottom, FA 59.52 1;04.69 2:04.21 8. Willow Carter, FA 1:02.97 1:05.12 2:08.09 10. Marra MacMillan, FA 1:04.41 1:06.51 2:10.92 11. Emma Cole, LR 1:05.53 1:07.91 2:13.44 12. Rene Carver, LR 1:06.11 1:08.31 2:14.42 15. Reannah Dingley, LR 1:06.78 1:11.14 2:17.92 17. Sasha Maguire, FA 1:09.58 1:12.81 2:22.39 21. Lucas Burford, FA 1:10.33 1:16.39 2:26.72 23. Lillian Nylan, FA 1:12.61 1:19.66 2:32.27 27. Holly Duigan, LR 1:18.25 1:23.56 2:41.81 31. Elsie Leonard, FA 1:19.87 1:28.77 2:48.64 — Sam Winterbottom, FA DNF Boys’ Standings: Falmouth 10, Fryeburg Academy 48, Lake Region 51, Kennebunk 66, Freeport 84 Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. AJ Noyes, FAL 44.55 44.45 1:29.00 6. Matthew Gunther, FA 47.57 50.77 1:38.34 7. Will Marshall, FA 49.67 49.72 1:39.39 8. Brandon Beadnell, LR 50.38 51.27 1:41.65 12. Zach Vogel, LR 54.37 51.75 1:46.12 14. Casey Berger, LR 56.31 56.09 1:52.40 16. Ian Jacobson, FA 57.83 59.13 1:56.96 17. Alex Freitas, LR 58.76 1:00.83 1:59.59 18. Ezra Gronlund, LR 59.34 1:01.44 2:00.78 19. Dana Hamlin, FA 1:00.39 1:01.48 2:01.87 20. Danali Jensen, FA 1:00.76 1:01.75 2:02.51 26. Braeden Harlow, FA 1:06.35 1:10.38 2:16.73 27. Nicholas Turner, FA 1:07.23 1:09.97 2:17.20 33. Aaron Zakon, FA 1:12.13 1:16.85 2:28.98 35. Benedict Nothe, FA 1:16.70 1:18.59 2:35.29 41. Jacob Gilmore, LR 1:37.90 1:19.61 2:57.51 — Hogan Bemis, FA DNF 55.00 — Corbin Blake, FA DNF 1:15.02 — David Bellis-Bennett, FA DNF 1:22.87 — Logan Davis, LR 43.74 DSQ

happens, we will all celebrate on the infield of the track. Hope is an awesome teammate and great to have on the team. Sub three here we come.”

GIRLS’ RESULTS SR 55 Meters: 3. Jenn L’Hommedieu 8.00; wt 7.80 JR 55 Meters: 11. Luna Barrionuevo 8.70; 13.

Madison Foreman 8.75; 14. Nyla Charest 8.84; 27.

Caleigh Crowe 9.49; wt 8.17 SR 200 Meters: 3. Jenn L’Hommedieu 29.86; 4.

Bridget O’Neil 30.47; 5.

Abigail Hewes 30.68; 18.

Sophia Kummer 34.34; 25.

Katherine Trumbull 36.08; wt 28.19 JR 200 Meters: 8. Nyla Charest 32.38; 17. Livia DeVries 33.25; 20. Luna Barrionuevo 33.71; 24.

Hope Duffy 34.34; 27.

Caleigh Crowe 35.12; 30.

Eylul Harcilar 35.60; 35.

Ella Baptista 38.63; wt 29.44 SR 400 Meters: 1.

Bridget O’Neil 1:08.38; 2.

Abigail Hewes 1:09.46; 6.

Sophia Kummer 1:12.53; 9.

Madison McIntyre 1:16.33 800 Meters: 7. Hope Duffy 3:03.01; wt 2:44.60 SR 55 Hurdles: 4.

Madison McIntyre 11.26; wt 9.67 JR 55 Hurdles: 2. Livia DeVries 10.78; 4. Ella Baptista 11.67; wt 10.73 JR 4X200: 4. Fryeburg Academy 2:14.83; wt Freeport 2:06.63 Open 4X200: 2. Fryeburg Academy 2:01.72; wt Freeport 1:57.25 Long Jump: 11. Madison

Foreman 12-6.25; wj 14-11.50 SR Shot Put: 9. Katherine Trumbull 23-11.25; wt 35-3.25 Team Standings: 1.

Poland 143, 2. Freeport 117, 3. Gray-NG 89, 4. Wells 78, 5. Yarmouth 71, 6. Fryeburg Academy 65, 7. Traip Academy 54 BOYS’ RESULTS JR 55 Meters: 11.

JoJo Jensen 7.70; 15.

Zechariah Hoeft 8.11; 20.

Padric McGrath 8.21; 21.

Marces Barrionuevo 8.22; 23. Daniel Koo 8.25; 30.

Michael Trumbull 8.77; 31.

Sebastion Drosa 8.83; 38.

Mason Whitaker 10.40; wt 7.31 JR 200 Meters: 7. JoJo Jensen 26.84; 21. Marces Barrionuevo 29.25; 27.

Daniel Koo 30.34; 31.

Sebastion Drosa 32.90; 33.

Brody McGrath 33.30; wt 26.32 One Mile: 8. Derek Maxim 5:40.13; wt 4:45.91 JR Shot Put: 3. Padric McGrath 33-4; 4. Zechariah Hoeft 31-3.75; 8. Mason Whitaker 27-7.50; 9.

Brody McGrath 26-10.50; 14. Marces Barrionuevo 23-2.50; 16.

Michael Trumbull 21-8; wt 40-9 Team Standings: 1.

Gray-NG 143, 2. Poland 131, 3. Wells 126, 4. Traip Academy 72, 5. Freeport 61, 6. Yarmouth 49, 7. Fryeburg Academy 10 Up next: The Raiders return to USM this Friday for a 6:30 p.m. against York, Gray-NG, Freeport and Yarmouth.

Bridgton 4 on the Fourth Race Director Bill Graham reports that registration for the 2020 44th Annual Road Race and the 5th Annual Kids Fun Run/Walk opened on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

The race’s website (www. fouronthefourth.com) has been completely revised and now includes several photos and two videos. One of the videos focuses on the race start and the surrounding area, and the second video features a driving tour of the race course.

Links to the online registration forms at RaceEntry can be found on the Home Page of the race’s website.

The RaceEntry registration forms site features a counter that shows the number of runners registering for the

free technical t-shirts given to the first 500 runners who register.

Another change for the 2020 race is the provision of cash prizes for the top three male and female finishers.

Non-cash awards will continue to be provided for the fourth and fifth male and female finishers.

The 2020 Kids Fun Run/Walk will take place on Friday, July 3, at 4:30 p.m., for children three to 10 years of age. Participants in the Fun Run/Walk can choose a track of a quarter mile, half mile, or one mile.

Parents/guardians are free to accompany their child (or children) for this event. The online registration site for the Fun Run/Walk can also SIGN-UP, Page 4B

MAKES HER RETURN TO THE LINEUP — Back from injury, Sierra Lyman scored 15 Tuesday night against Lake Region. She is here against GNG.

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(Continued from Page 2B) Coach Britt used to say, “Make it the best wrong decision.”

Q. How do you want people to view you as an athlete?

A hardworking and trustful athlete. A person who doesn’t give up if you fall or fail at something. Someone who tries to make the team better.

Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most? I think I’ll remember the fun I had at basketball games, involving the fans and student section will be something I will never forget, and cheering on our close friends on the teams.

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“States, oh would that be sweet,” he added.

Luna Barrionuevo, Madison Foreman and Caileigh Crowe all had PBs in the 55-meter dash.

“It is so nice to see the improvement happen as the athletes work in practice,” Coach McDonald said.

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Livia DeVries is on a tear.

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A PANORAMIC VIEW from the eastern Ledges on Rattlesnake Mountain.

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It took several snowy hikes in December until we had enough snow for me to try out my new snowshoes, my Christmas gift to myself. I bought a pair of Tubbs Flex shoes with the new BOA binding system, which is much more aggressive, shorter and lighter than my older 30-inch Tubbs.

The new binding system is a dream! No more struggling to get that heel strap just tight enough! Jeff also has

snowshoes and microspikes with the BOA bindings and is as enthusiastic as I am about them.

The Denmark Mountain Hikers climbed Rattlesnake Mountain on the Raymond/ Casco line on their first hike of the New Year, on Jan. 3, 2020. Nearly a foot of new snow had fallen a couple of days before and there was plenty to try out our new snowshoes. Others had been up the trail since the new

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by Allen Crabtree snowfall, so the track was beaten down enough that some of the 15 hiking that day opted to wear microspikes instead of snowshoes, but I quickly put mine on as most everyone else did.

The main trail up Rattlesnake Mountain is the Bri-Mar Trail, made possible by the generosity of the private family that owns the mountain and named for Brian and Marlene Huntress who hiked the trail in the mid 1960s. The trail is easy to follow, with infrequent paint blazes on trees and rocks to show the way. The trail crosses the field from the parking lot, follows a broad woods road and then

turns into a foot trail marked with a few red paint arrows.

This trail climbs the shoulder of the mountain at a steep rate to the top of the ridge where the trail levels out and follows a long, nearly level ridge.

We left the unplowed trailhead parking lot at 9 a.m., reaching the eastfacing summit ledges at 10 a.m., after 45 to 50 minutes of hiking. This large open ledge has east and southeast views of Crescent Lake, Panther Pond and Sebago Lake. After our group summit photo, cookies by Denmark Mountain Hikers Rick Dennen and poetry by Susan Gassett, seven of the

HIKING — Denmark Mountain Hikers on the Rattlesnake Mountain trail. (Photo by Allen Crabtree)

group hiked further to a sec- Casco Bay, and the White ond open ledge at the south Mountains. end of the summit with limEveryone started down at ited views of Sebago Lake, 11 a.m., reaching the trailhead after 30 minutes of hiking. Denmark Mountain Hiker Paul Tworog’s instrument recorded that we had hiked a total of 2.75 miles, including the side trip to the western ledges.

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Despite the name there are no longer any rattlesnakes on Rattlesnake Mountain. They were once common on the mountain up until the 1880s but there was a vigorous effort by local farmers to eradicate them, and the snakes were also hunted for their 100 Main Street medicinal value. Any trace Bridgton, ME 04009 of rattlers has been elimi(207) 647-3311 nated long ago. No rattle(800) 486-3312 snakes have been seen any(outside Maine) where in Maine since 1901.

The Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) for which this mountain is named used to be found from the Massachusetts border up to the White Mountains in Maine and New Hampshire.

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A maximum of 2,300 bibs will be sold for this year’s 4 on the Fourth. All registration for the race will be online.

In addition to online registration, Race Day registration for the Kids Fun Run/ Walk will take place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3.

More information about the race, registration, fees, early pick-up, etc., is available on the race’s website.

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LR indoor track & field recaps (Continued from Page 1B) Rachel Lake 9.74 (PR); 44.

Kate Akeley 9.93 (PR); wt 8.11 JR 55 Hurdles: 7. Peyton Klein 11.80 (PR); 9. Kate

Akeley 12.54 (PR); 11.

Savannah Huggins 18.06; wt 9.42 JR 200 Meters: 5. Leah Plummer 30.26; 14. Caitlin Ross 32.34 (PR); 31. Rachel

Lake 36.51 (PR); 33.

Madison Pond 36.76; wt 29.22 JR 400 Meters: 2. Leah Plummer 1:05.98; wt 1:05.19 JR High Jump: 2. Leah Plummer 4-6; wj 4-8 JR 4X200 Meters: 3. Lake Region 2:17.30; Kate Akeley 36.4, Rachel Lake 37.2, Caitlin Ross 32.4, Peyton Klein 31.3; wt 2:00.52 SR 55 Meters: 2.

Mackenzie Siebert 8.13; 8.

Julia Murch 8.49 (PR); 12.

Delaney Meserve 8.68; 13.

Kaitlyn Plummer 8.72; 14.

Rebecca Roy 8.89 (PR); wt 7.94 SR 55 Hurdles: 8. Kaitlyn Plummer 12.07; wt 8.84 SR 200 Meters: 5.

Mackenzie Siebert 30.61; 7.

Julia Murch 31.09 (PR); 11.

Rebecca Roy 32.65 (PR); wt 27.76 SR Shot Put: 6. Ellery

Hunt 20-10.75 (PR); 7.

Emerson Dinsmore 20-10.75; 8. Delaney Meserve 20-8.5 (PR); 9. Madison Martin 20-1.75; 10. Cierra Grover 19-8.5 (PR); wt 29-6.50 Open 4X200 Meters: 5. Lake Region 2:07.61; Rebecca Roy 33.0, Delaney Meserve 31.8, Kaitlyn Plummer 32.2 (PR), Mackenzie Siebert 30.6; wt 1:55.78 Triple Jump: 6. Isabella Wears 26-7.75; wj 31-1.25 Team Standings: 1. York 274.5, 2. Greely 142, 3.

Cape Elizabeth 107.5, 4.

Lake Region (6-7) 38, 5. St. Dom’s/Lisbon 24, 6. North Yarmouth Academy 17, 7. Mountain Valley 12, 8.

Boothbay Region 4 BOYS’ RESULTS JR 55 Meters: 10. David Delvecchio 7.63 (PR); 24.

Keegan Owens 8.16; 34.

Josiah England 8.29 (PR); 38. Connor Lajoie 8.42 (PR); 41. Logan Buchanan 8.72 (PR); 46. Jonathan Boos 9.10; wt 7.14 JR 200 Meters: 15.

Keegan Owens 28.52 (PR); 30. Connor Lajoie 30.56; 34.

Logan Buchanan 31.91; wt 25.08 JR 55 Hurdles: 4. Josiah England 11.01; wt 8.99 JR Shot Put: 7. Alex Kuvaja 25-7.75; 10. Keegan Owens 21-7; 12. Jonathan Boos 21-3; wt 41-1.25 SR 55 Meters: 23. Nick Peterson 7.81; 31. Carter Hall 8.17; 35. Matt Fitzpatrick 8.34; 37. Sanjay Tucker 8.52; wt 7.20 SR 200 Meters: 17.

Carter Hall 29.41; 21. Matt Fitzpatrick 30.03 (PR); wt 25.50 SR High Jump: 6. Erik Christiansen 5-4 (PR); wj 6-3 SR Shot Put: 3. Brendon Tremblay 34-4.75; 12. Sanjay Tucker 22-5; wt 37-1.50 Long Jump: 24. Erik

Christiansen 15-6; 26. Nick Peterson 15-1.75; 38. David Delvecchio 14-1.5 (PR); 45.

Matt Fitzpatrick 12-0.25; wj 18-8.75 Triple Jump: 3. Nick Peterson 35-9; wj 39-6.25 800 Meters: 9. Nathan Casali 2:20.13; 11. Jeff McCubrey 2:20.61; wt 2:08.10 Open 4X200: Matt Fitzpatrick 29.6 (PR), Jeff McCubrey 27.7, Erik Christiansen 27.9 (PR), Nick Peterson 27.2 (PR); 7. Lake Region, 1:52.44 (season best); wt 1:41.04 Team Standings: 1. York 310, 2. St. Dom’s/Lisbon 101, 3. Greely 92, 4. Cape Elizabeth 64, 5. North Yarmouth Academy 26, 6.

Lake Region (2-11) 17, 7.

Boothbay Region 13, 8.

Mountain Valley 12 Up next: The Lakers’ next meet starts at 3:30 p.m. on Friday in the Costello Fieldhouse on the USMGorham campus.

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Leigh Hayes of the Greater Lovell Land Trust and Alanna Doughty of Lakes Environmental Association, on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon, will lead a walk through a winter twig primer and identification practice with the guidebook Forest Trees of Maine inside the Maine Lake Science Center (51 Willett Road, Bridgton), where things are cozy and bright.

They will also take a look at samples of tree bark.

Then, they will head onto the Pinehaven Trail and into Pondicherry Park to hone participants’ skills until no one can feel their fingers anymore (but we’ll be so full of curiosity and wonder that this is highly unlikely) and reconvene in the Center for a wrapup.

Alanna Doughty of Lakes Environmental Association displays the parts of a twig.

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Super Bowl

ACROSS 1. Wheel stopper 6. “Stinging” Muhammad 9. Greek portico 13. She turned to stone, mythology 14. Loud noise 15. *Like many football fans 16. At full speed 17. VHS successor 18. Omit 19. *Miami ____ 21. *They won their first two Super Bowl appearances 23. Time division 24. Do like phoenix 25. “Swan Lake” steps 28. It often follows tooth or back 30. What oars do 35. Part of a jousting outfit 37. Dickens!

39. Donkey in Mexico 40. Glazier’s unit 41. *Like Bud at a party 43. Farm structure 44. Fraternal letter 46. Miso bean 47. Make wet 48. Unmoved 50. Agitate 52. Tasseled hat 53. Colloquial approval 55. Opposite of paleo 57. *Tonowanda ____, shortest-lived team in

NFL history 60. *Hard Rock ____ 64. In the buff 65. Rapscallion 67. It’s common?

68. What time does 69. Lawyers’ league 70. Load carrier 71. Extend credit 72. Nonclerical 73. Roommate annoyance DOWN 1. Angler’s enemy 2. Type of cotton fiber 3. Sound of pride 4. Do like a good citizen 5. Family subdivisions 6. Contributes 7. *54 8. Lemur from Madagascar 9. The only one 10. *Ronde to Tiki or Maurkice to Mike 11. *Gambling ____ 12. Pirate’s “yes” 15. Echo 20. *Popular stadium snack 22. Nile reptile 24. Clergy house 25. *Halftime show sponsor 26. “Encore!”

27. *What halftime performer does 29. 43 Across residents 31. “That hurts!”

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32. Measure of alcohol 33. Jagged, as a leaf’s edge 34. *Halftime performer 36. Highway hauler 38. Boxer’s last blow 42. House coat 45. Not seeing eye to eye

49. Tiny Tim’s guitar 51. To the lowest degree, pl.

54. Relating to axis 56. Theater to Socrates 57. Leafy green 58. Similar 59. *Hall of Famers Ed or

Andre 60. Neuter 61. Division word 62. ____ agreement 63. BÈbÈ’s mother 64. *Super Bowl owner

66. Wharton degree

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Opinion & Comment

January 16, 2020, The Bridgton News, Page 7B

The Right Angle

by Richard Cebra Maine State Representative

Pay attention

Progressive lawmakers are in pursuit of an ever-expanding state government in Augusta. Their neglecting to properly fund our infrastructure, and then declaring a crisis that can only be fixed with more and more taxpayer dollars, is a prime example of the bloated, dysfunctional and out-oftouch government that has plagued our state for years.

When was it decided that it is okay to neglect funding our infrastructure and yet balloon other state government spending? Maine’s transportation funding shortfall is a manufactured crisis being used as an excuse to once again fleece state taxpayers.

We don’t have a revenue problem; we have a revenue allocation problem. Plenty of money existed in state coffers to fix Maine’s transportation funding shortfall, it was just spent in the wrong places to grow government during biennial budget negotiations. Despite what you hear from some Rose bush in the winter lawmakers or the media, there’s no legitimate need to raise taxes on hardworking Mainers to fix this problem; the money has been there from the beginning.

In a move consistent with her political beliefs, Governor Janet Mills grew state government by nearly $800 million dollars on unnecessary wants instead of needs in the current

By Alice Rose budget. Then, she and her allies in the legislature declared a Last Friday, listening to the forecast about an ice storm crisis in transportation funding and formed a “Blue Ribbon on Sunday (or the potential for one), I remembered past TAXES, Page 10B ice storms and blizzards. My memory zeroed in on the days without electricity especially, and how thrilled I was to be able to turn on a faucet, to flip a switch, to hear the furnace running, and if you’ll excuse me, to flush a toilet when the electricity was restored. I remembered, too, the story a friend’s elderly Aunt Shirley told me years ago about being driven in a horse-drawn sledge from her home

by Bob Casimiro in northwestern Maine to the closest hospital. This was during a blizzard and after she had already been in labor Contributing Writer for 36 hours.

Thankfully, there was no chance I’d repeat Aunt Shirley’s experience but that didn’t stop me from grousing and from anticipatory aggravation about the weather. Perhaps, like you, I am reminded that ice storms, blizzards, and other

At the mercy of the elements

On My Corner

Turned away

On the sixth of my 10 trips to our southern border, I met up with members of the Arizona Border Defenders at the King’s Anvil Ranch, southwest of Tucson, and went with them into the mountains to check on one of their surveillance cameras.

As we hiked up the mountain, we encountered four illegal aliens. Two of them dropped their backpacks and ran off; the other two stopped when they saw us. We then led them back down the mountain, and called the Border Patrol.

We “interviewed” them as we waited for the Border Patrol to arrive; one was 27 years old, the other 19. Both were from Chiapas, the southernmost and poorest of Mexico’s 31 states. They were on their way to New York, where the older of the two was doing “field work” and the other would be looking for work. As seen in a picture I took of them, they are, unsurprisingly, forlorn and dejected.

I saw a similar reaction on an earlier trip. This time, it BORDER, Page 8B

In Ye Olden Times

by Michael Davis BHS Assistant Director

BA expands

Hello neighbors!

For many of us in Bridgton today, this time of year signals a return to the routine order of life; the Christmas holidays are over, New Years has come and gone, and for many of us this means we must again start thinking about school.

Whether you’re currently enrolled in classes, the parents of someone who is, or someone in a teaching role yourself, the storms and wind of mid-January seem always to bring with them echoes of that fateful cry: “Class in Session!”

As it is today, so it was then. The following article first appeared on this date, Jan. 16, all the way back in the misty year 1885, when the news cycle spoke eagerly in anticipation of the coming inauguration of Grover Cleveland, (March 4), while Mark Twain was putting the finishing touches on the manuscript, which would become the EXPAND, Page 10B

Letters Health insurance

To The Editor: Dear fellow Mainers — Are we okay with 74,000 Mainers being uncovered or under-covered with health insurance?

Are we okay with the knowledge that many Mainers die each year because they don’t have health insurance and many more forego necessary treatment or go bankrupt paying for care?

Are we okay with Mainers paying far more for prescription meds than Canadians are paying?

Are we okay with the fact that, in many situations, doc-

tors make treatment decisions based on financial circumstances not medical data?

It doesn’t have to be that way. A publicly-funded system, similar to Medicare, would eliminate all of these travesties. I realize that our federal government may someday create a “Medicare for all” health care system but I’m not holding my breath. I for one would like to see our state take the lead and get to a new base, where no one needs to fear illness for financial reasons.

The system that I see as workable is one based on a study by MECEP (Maine Center for Economic Policy). That study was sponsored by the nonprofit Maine AllCare. I’ll get to the details shortly. Under this plan, care would be free to everyone at the point of service, regardless of income, age or employment

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. E-mail beepbeep207@roadrunner.com for details.

such nature’s events place me at the mercy of the elements, even with the miracles of electricity and generators, snowplows and sand trucks, unknown to Aunt Shirley. They forcibly disturb the intended order of my days. I admit that ELEMENTS, Page 8B

Experts converge in Bridgton

By Colin Holme LEA Executive Director Lake researchers and practitioners from all over Maine and New England came together last Friday, Jan. 10 to talk about current projects and the status of our lakes and watersheds at Lake Environmental Association’s annual Lake Research Retreat.

At the event, which took place at the Maine Lake Science Center, we heard from a dozen presenters Colin Holme and unfortunately, not all the news was good. While I could probably fill a book with all the information that was offered, instead I want to focus on a couple aspects that I think highlight the issues our waters are facing.

I will start with combatting algae blooms. The Maine

Department of Environmental Protection’s Linda Bacon reported that two more Maine lakes were treated with alum in 2019. Alum is a derivative of aluminum and a chemical injected into a waterbody to reduce the amount of phosphorus available to algae. The lakes that were treated this last year were Lake Cochnewagon in Monmouth and Lake Auburn, the water supply for the twin cities. This was actually Lake Cochnewagon’s second alum treatment. The first application was done 20 years ago but its effects had worn off and the lake was again in rough shape. On average, alum treatments last 10 years, so the lake’s first treatment could actually be considered a “success” story.

Lake Auburn’s treatment followed an application of algae-killing copper sulfate a couple years ago. Auburn Water District turned to alum in 2019 because multiple treatments of copper sulfate can be dangerous. If properly dosed, alum can be effective in reducing lake phosphorus concentrations and thus control algae but it is very expensive and requires extensive background knowledge on the lake system before application and, as previously noted, it is only a temporary fix.

Lake expert Ken Wagner also presented on using aluEXPERTS, Page 9B

Discrimination in US Senate

“Anti-Catholic bigotry is alive in the U.S. Senate,” read the headline of a January 2019 article by Michael Gerson in the Washington Post. It’s getting tougher to be Catholic here or nearly anywhere else. Gerson cited tough questioning of U.S. District Court Judge Brian Buescher when he was up for ratification in the U.S. Senate last year. Senators Kamala Harris and Maize Hirono believed his membership in the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic mens’ organization, disqualified him because the Catholic Church considers abortion sinful and homosexual acts “intrinsically disordered.”

Senator Dick Durbin’s questions of Buescher went to the Catholic Church’s position on so-called “transgenders” who believe they’re “assigned” a gender at birth. Catholic teaching asserts there are only two unalterable biological sexes. The professed Catholic Senator Durbin was recently denied the Eucharist which the Catholic Church believes is the body of Christ and the essence of Catholicism. Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois made that ruling because Durbin violates Catholic

teaching by his support of abortion. Former VP Joe Biden was also denied the Eucharist by Bishop Joseph Francis Martino of Scranton, Pa. for the same reason.

When conservative Catholic U.S. Circuit Judge Amy Coney Barrett was up for confirmation, U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein said: “When you read your speeches, the conclusion one draws is that the dogma lives loudly within you,” and voted against her. Should there be another vacancy on the Supreme Court, many expect Judge Barrett to be SENATE, Page 9B

status. It changes how care is financed, but not how it’s delivered, so patients would have free choice of any doctor or hospital. And, there would be expanded benefits like hearing and dental care.

According to Joe Lendvai, a founding member of Maine AllCare, “When every Mainer is covered, and there is never a bill to patients. When doctors are paid promptly, and everyone contributes on a sliding scale, we will truly have a caring and cost-effective system.”

Under the MECEP Model, Medicare and Medicaid would remain intact, and a state administered health insurance program would cover the remaining uninsured and underinsured Mainers.

Of course, you ask the fair question, “How are you going to pay for it?”

Compensation would be cut in half.

The MECEP study looked at health care cost scenarios based on seven different families, of varying sizes and incomes, ranging from $10,000 to $500,000. All but the highest would see savings under the analyzed model, with the state-level plan bringing significant benefits to Maine residents. If and when the Maine legislature puts this or a similar proposal on the table, I for one will urge them to move ahead with it.

[Sources: Rachel Madley in “The Scientist”; Ruth Leubecker, Machias Valley News Observer; Dr. Howard Green, Palm Beach Post; Maine AllCare: https://maineallcare.org/] Stan Cohen Bridgton Retired volunteer Medicare Advocate

The truth is we are already paying for most of it. The MECEP predicts that about 80 percent of this new system would be financed by funds now being spent on premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket costs. The remainder, estimated at $1 billion in the MECEP report, would be paid for by raising taxes. Wait. Those increased taxes would not necessarily be borne by the average Mainer. To the extent that they were, most would experience a net gain because of the reduced health care premiums, copays and deductibles. Also, municipalities and counties would see a savings of $214 million, or 8.3 percent in property tax, which translates into a reduction of 1.5 mills. The report also claims that employers would pay the same or less than they do today. Worker’s

Front Row Seat

by Tom McLaughlin BN Columnist

Thank you

To The Editor: The Town of Naples and the Recreation & Activities Committee would like thank the countless volunteers who helped produce the annual Holiday Celebration. Thank you to: Naples Holiday Celebration Committee, Naples Recreation & Activities Committee, Town of Naples Maintenance Department, Naples Public Library, United Methodist Church, The Augustus Bove House & Family, Carousel Horse Farm, Mark and Susan Greenblatt, Crosswalk Community Outreach, the Lake Region School Department, Naples Fire & Rescue, Naples Lions Club, Maine Real Estate Choice, Q-Team Tree Service, Casco/ LETTERS, Page 8B

Letters

(Continued from Page 7B) Naples Before & Aftercare Program, Aubuchon Hardware, Polly McCurley, Patti Hanley, Holly and Geary Carney, Bridgton Hannaford, David Garcia, Renys, Loon Haven Family Campground, Muddy River Sno Seekers, Jeanine Skillings, Gary’s Olde Towne Tavern, Sebago Café, Annette’s Country Skillet Diner, Randy’s Wooster St. Pizza, Cynthiamae Designs, Katie Blenk, Todd Armstrong, Butch & Loraine’s BBQ Barn, Country Sleigh, Dunkin’ Donuts, Family Dollar, Marie’s Kitchen, Naples Variety and The Umbrella Factory Supermarket.

Peter Ceprano Community Activities Director Town of Naples

Carbon neutral

To The Editor: I am a student at King Middle School in Portland. I have protested against climate change, researched about different energy sources and debated them. The combination of energy sources, wind, solar and hydropower will help Maine become carbon neutral by 2040.

Wind energy can help Maine become carbon neutral since Maine is on the coast where the wind is the strongest. Maine is the most northeastern state in the United States and the more north you go the windier it is.

Maine is located where there is the most available wind.

Solar is a good energy source for Maine. Solar LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

energy has been used for thousands of years. It is better for the environment. The solar panels are not the best thing for the environment while being manufactured, but they make up for it after they are made. It saves a lot of people from paying large electricity bills they can’t afford. They are expensive to install but they save people a lot of money after.

Hydropower is good since it’s a possible energy source in all states. It doesn’t give off any greenhouse gases. Hydropower is considered a renewable energy source since the cycle of the water is renewed by the sun constantly.

Climate change is a big deal. We need to do something about it. What can you do to help Maine become carbon neutral by 2040?

Mia Rockwell Portland

Lacking courage

To The Editor: There is a Latin expression used when a question or proposition under consideration has been resolved. It is QED (quod erat demonstratum). The point that Mr Bollen would have us believe is effectively made by the book A Warning most assuredly wouldn’t qualify for this valedictory!

Consider; an author so bold his nomme de plume is anonymous. Then in an act to bolster the richlydeserved noncredibility that accompanied his opaque origins, this moron proudly identifies himself as a member of the “resistance,” thus instantaneously verifying his lack of objectivity, on top of his previously demonstrated lack of courage to identify himself.

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PURSUANT TO 14 M.R.S. §6323 By virtue of a Stipulated Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated August 29, 2019, entered in the Cumberland County Superior Court in Portland, Civil Action, Docket No. PORSC-RE-2018-021, in an action brought by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through the RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, USDA, f/k/a the FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, Plaintiff, against WAYLON MITCHELL, Defendant, for the foreclosure of a Mortgage Deed dated May 5, 2008, and recorded in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds in Book 26046, Page 139, the one hundred and twenty (120) day redemption period agreed to by the parties having elapsed without redemption, notice is hereby given that there will be sold at public sale at the offices of the USDA, Rural Development, 306 U. S. Route 1, Scarborough, Maine on February 19, 2020, at 1:30 p.m., all and singular the premises described in said mortgage deed and being situate at 3 Maryann Drive in Gorham, Maine.

The property shall be sold to the highest bidder at the sale. Ten Percent (10%) of the purchase price will be required to be paid in cash or by certified check payable to the USDA, Rural Development at the time and place of sale.

The balance of the purchase price is to be paid within thirty (30) days following the sale. Failure to pay the balance due within thirty (30) days following the sale shall be deemed a forfeiture of the successful bidder’s deposit. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale.

The above property is being sold “as is,” and will be conveyed by Release Deed without any warranty as to the condition, size or location of the property or the state of title to the property.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

The property will be sold subject to utility easements and rights-of-way of record and utility easements and rights-of-way that are visible on the face of the earth. The property will be sold subject to real estate taxes assessed by and due and payable to the Town of Gorham.

Information regarding the terms and conditions of the sale of this property may be obtained by contacting the offices of Broderick & Broderick, P.A. at (207) 794-6557.

Dated: January 6, 2020 /s/ Richard H. Broderick, Jr., Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff 3T2

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Looking in wrong place

To The Editor: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these rights are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the con- Two illegal aliens from Mexico waiting for Border sent of the governed…” (The Patrol to arrive to make arrest in the Arizona desert, Declaration of Independence, southwest of Tucson.

(Photo by Bob Casimiro) July 4, 1776) Progressives look to Europe for political inspiration. Europe has been drenched in blood since before the time of Christ. It was refugees from Europe’s centrally planned bloodLETTERS, Page 10B (Continued from Page 7B) was a group of 12 illegals sitting on the grass next to the highway, being processed by the Border Patrol. They were also distraught. In the notes I took at the time, I recorded their expressions of “frustration, misery, dejection.”

Not pretty, but these scenes are repeated day after day along our southern border, and totally unnecessary.

On one nighttime border watch, we heard activity in (Continued from Page 7B) front of us, and called the Border Patrol, who then sent sometimes I take it personally. in a helicopter. The ‘copter circled around and around, its This Sunday, I imagine a great lake of ice encircling spotlight darting here and there — searching, searching — me, tree limbs snapping under the weight of it, birch the downward wash from the whirling blades scattering the trees bowed in supplication. Where I live, past ice branches of the scrub trees. storms and blizzards have meant restricted contact with After a few minutes, I started thinking of an earlier time the world beyond the end of my driveway, as the roads in our history — the time of slavery — and I pictured planwere too treacherous to travel. When the power failed, tation owners on horseback chasing down runaway slaves. even access to the world via the internet vanished. No Back to the reality of the searching lights of the helicopter, television news or Netflix distracted me. Bills and junk I thought: “This does not have to be.” mail piled up in the mailbox at the end of the icy or Why couldn’t we devise a plan, an initiative, a program, snowbound driveway. Once a day, I trekked slow and to make immigration more orderly, respecting our nation’s shuffling out to refill the bird feeders and, several times sovereignty, but accommodating those with demonstrated a day, cleared a path to the gate to the dog kennel. need?

Nature’s winter mercies of snow and ice not only In 2004, a friend of mine from Framingham, Mass., cleared a welcome path for me through noise and went to the Arizona border and spent a few days with a busyness to peace and stillness, but to perspective and local activist. While driving around in the desert they came gratitude. I needed a dose of both. After all, if Sunday’s across two “solos (illegals who come across without cartel ice storm materializes, I will be indoors and, if there is guides). They were both in bad shape — one of them lying a power outage, presumably electricity will be restored under some brush, in dire condition. He may not have in good time. Living in Maine for many years, I also survived if my friend and his host had not come along and will be prepared with flashlights, candles, bottled called the Sheriff’s office, which sent an ambulance to the water, and enough food that neither my four-legged rescue. Those two may have escaped death, but it was not companions nor I will go hungry. And, I’ve heeded the so with hundreds of others. warnings to be sure my cell phone is fully charged. I A forensic pathologist at Baylor University examines will be fortunate and am fortunate, unlike so many who the bones of illegal aliens who died in the desert — our are at the mercy of elements far more severe and whose American desert — and identifies them so their remains can experience with them is far more harrowing. As my be returned to relatives in Mexico. In 2012, there were 463 mother used to say, “it could be worse,” which, while migrant deaths reported by the U.S. border officials, with hardly consoling, is certainly true. hundreds each year before and since. When I read about Bring it on! these deaths, I was totally mortified. “This does not have to be.” The border is our national doorstep. Would you allow this to happen on the doorstep of your home?

Death, disorder, despair. This should be of immense BRIDGTON WATER DISTRICT concern to every America, regardless — regardless — of political views. Every American, of whatever political NOTICE OF SALE stripe, belief, or philosophy, should be clamoring for action to end this disgrace by demanding a secure border, a border 2007 3/4-Ton Chevy Van so secure that no one would attempt to breach it, and would 115,000 miles turn to safe, legal methods to enter our country.

This vehicle is being sold “as is,” and can be seen at the What is preventing us from having a secure border? We Bridgton Water District. all know the answer to that: the United States Congress.

There are 535 members of Congress – representing a U.S. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SEALED BID: population of 329,000,000 — who have abrogated their • Sealed bid must be at the Bridgton Water District office by principle responsibility of assuring the safety, security, and 10:00 a.m., on February 3, 2020. sustainability of our nation. It starts with a secure border.

• The successful bidder will have seven calendar days to

Waiting for Border Patrol

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complete the transaction and to acquire the vehicle.

• The Bridgton Water District reserves the right to refuse any and all bids.

Contact Kim Lorrain at the Bridgton Water District office with any questions at (207) 647-2881 or bwdistri@myfairpoint.net

Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Public Hearing

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Person/Attorney Filing: Eric Post Mailing Address: 651 N. Swain Road City, State, Zip Code: Tucson, AZ 85711 Phone Number: (520) 207-9601 E-Mail Address: firm@ericpostlaw.com [ ] Representing Self, Without an Attorney (If Attorney) State Bar Number: 020267, Issuing State: AZ

Plans may be viewed under the Planning Board section of the Town Website or during office hours. Public welcome.

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Public Notice

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIMA Matthew Alexander, et al.

Plaintiff(s), v.

Frederick Boyce, et al.

Defendant(s).

Case No. C20195625 SUMMONS HON. PAUL E. TANG

To: Frederick Boyce

TOWN OF DENMARK Notice of Hearing

Case No. C20195625

Pursuant of 17 M.R.S.A. #281-2859

SUMMONS HON. PAUL E. TANG

To: Jane Doe Boyce

WARNING: THIS AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT FROM THE COURT THAT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS. READ THIS SUMMONS CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY FOR LEGAL ADVICE.

WARNING: THIS AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT FROM THE COURT THAT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS. READ THIS SUMMONS CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY FOR LEGAL ADVICE.

1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers were served on you with this Summons.

1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers were served on you with this Summons.

2. If you do not want a judgment taken against you without your input, you must file an Answer in writing with the Court, and you must pay the required filing fee. To file your Answer, take or send the papers to Clerk of the Superior Court, 110 West Congress Street, Tucson, Arizona 85701 or electronically file your Answer through one of Arizona’s approved electronic filing systems at http:// www.azcourts.gov/efilinginformation.

Mail a copy of the Answer to the other party, the Plaintiff, at the address listed on the top of this Summons.

Note: If you do not file electronically you will not have electronic access to the documents in this case.

2. If you do not want a judgment taken against you without your input, you must file an Answer in writing with the Court, and you must pay the required filing fee. To file your Answer, take or send the papers to Clerk of the Superior Court, 110 West Congress Street, Tucson, Arizona 85701 or electronically file your Answer through one of Arizona’s approved electronic filing systems at http:// www.azcourts.gov/efilinginformation.

Mail a copy of the Answer to the other party, the Plaintiff, at the address listed on the top of this Summons.

Note: If you do not file electronically you will not have electronic access to the documents in this case.

3. If this Summons and the other court papers were served on you within the State of Arizona, your Answer must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS from the date of service, not counting the day of service. If this Summons and the other court papers were served on you outside the State of Arizona, your Answer must be filed within THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS from the date of service, not counting the day of service.

3. If this Summons and the other court papers were served on you within the State of Arizona, your Answer must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS from the date of service, not counting the day of service. If this Summons and the other court papers were served on you outside the State of Arizona, your Answer must be filed within THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS from the date of service, not counting the day of service.

Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the court by parties at least three working days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding.

Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the court by parties at least three working days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding.

GIVEN under my hand and the Seal of the Superior Court of the State of Arizona in and for the County of PIMA

GIVEN under my hand and the Seal of the Superior Court of the State of Arizona in and for the County of PIMA

SIGNED AND SEALED This Date: 11/7/2019 Gary Harrison Clerk of the Superior Court By: JAMES R. ORR /s/ Deputy Clerk

SIGNED AND SEALED This Date: 11/7/2019 Gary Harrison Clerk of the Superior Court By: JAMES R. ORR /s/ Deputy Clerk

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The Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on January 21, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building, located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: 1. A preliminary Major Site Plan Review submitted by ISM Solar Development for property found on Tax Map R12, Lot 41, located at 30 River Road for a proposed solar array.

Person/Attorney Filing: Eric Post Mailing Address: 651 N. Swain Road City, State, Zip Code: Tucson, AZ 85711 Phone Number: (520) 207-9601 E-Mail Address: firm@ericpostlaw.com [ ] Representing Self, Without an Attorney (If Attorney) State Bar Number: 020267, Issuing State: AZ

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIMA Matthew Alexander, et al.

Plaintiff(s), v.

Frederick Boyce, et al.

Defendant(s).

Further to make his ridiculous case, he chooses as his allies a myriad of “ unnamed sources.” Very nice, but unless you believe in Santa Claus, and the Tooth Fairy, a persuasive, credible case is not bolstered, but actually laughably weakened.

By the way, it’s nice of Captain Courageous (the author), to donate a portion (how much?) of his royalties to charity. That does create a bit of a verification problem doesn’t it, since we don’t know his name.

Perhaps he is a moron, but apparently a smart one!

There seems to be no level to which “resistors” will not sink to smear and misrepresent our President.

Should this book in hard copy ever make it to the Naples library, clearly it should be catalogued in the fiction column.

Don Vose Naples

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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 203 Cornish, ME 04020

You are hereby notified that the Municipal Officers of the Town of Denmark, Maine, will hold a hearing on JANUARY 28, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at the Denmark Municipal Building to determine whether the Residential building owned by you and located on land owned by Inspired Missions, and shown on Map 31, Lot 091, of the current Tax Map of the Town of Denmark, Maine, on file at the Denmark Municipal Building, is a nuisance or dangerous within the meaning of 17 M.R.S.A. #2851.

If the Municipal Officers find that the building is a nuisance or dangerous, they may order appropriate corrective action, including but not limited to demolition and removal of the building. If their order is not complied with by the deadline stated in their order and no appeal is taken, the Municipal Officers may take the corrective action at municipal expense and recover all expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, by means of a special tax or civil action. This hearing is your opportunity to present evidence as to why the building is not a nuisance or dangerous, and to oppose any corrective action ordered by the Municipal Officers.

Dated: November 26, 2019 Municipal Officers, Town of Denmark, Maine s/ Betty Legoff s/ Luke Allocco s/ Richard Snow

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Opinions

Opinions

January 16, 2020, The Bridgton News, Page 9B

Anti-Catholic bigotry is alive in US Senate

(Continued from Page 7B) Trump’s nominee. She was runnerup to Brett Kavanaugh, another conservative Catholic, last year.

It’s getting difficult to be a Christian, especially a Catholic Christian, in the early 21st century as these four stories reported in just the past two weeks attest: *Illinois: (WBBM NEWSRADIO): “Charges have been upgraded against a man who allegedly slashed tires of multiple vehicles at churches in Palos Hills…because he didn’t like Christians. The charges against him were upgraded Thursday to 14 counts of hate crime, police said.

He allegedly admitted to slashing tires of 19 vehicles at two

churches because he didn’t like Christians.” *According to breitbart.com: “Christian sites in Europe suffered a record number of attacks in the year 2019, with some 3,000 Christian churches, schools, cemeteries, and monuments vandalized, looted, or defaced.” Most were Catholic Churches. Most perpetrators arrested so far have been Muslims. *ROME (ChurchMilitant.com): “Hundreds of Christmas cribs have been smashed, burned and vandalized across Italy in a binge of violence unparalleled in recent memory.

Statues of the Baby Jesus and the Holy Family have been beheaded, stolen or hanged — in one shocking incident

Lake experts converge in Bridgton

(Continued from Page 7B) minum to control algae blooms. He has been helping lake associations and water districts manage water quality issues and undertake alum treatments for longer than I have been on this planet. He noted that while this type of chemical lake management can work well, it needs to be tied in with watershed work to address the root of the problem, and alum treatments are by no means a panacea for lake deterioration.

Luc Bernacki from Saint Joseph’s College and Roberta Hill from Lake Stewards of Maine both focused their presentations on invasive variable leaf milfoil. This is the same plant we have been battling for 15 years in the Sebago chain of lakes. Bernacki has been working on genetic identification of variable leaf milfoil and over the years, we have given him many, many samples to work with! His research has found that there are at least five different clones of this plant in Sebago Lake and at least nine different clones statewide. He used the term “clones” because variable leaf milfoil primarily reproduces by breaking off a fragment and starting a new colony. This new colony is a clone of the original plant. Thus, his research suggests that there may have been multiple introductions of this invasive species in Sebago alone.

Hill described a new infestation that the Lake Stewards

of Maine help document on Big Lake in Washington County. Big Lake, which is near Maine’s northeastern border with Canada, is very far away from all other known infestations and shows just how vulnerable all of Maine’s lakes are to invasive aquatic species.

Although some may consider me partial, I was also impressed with Ben Peierls presentation on surveying lakes for septic system impacts. Ben, our research director at the Science Center, discussed the results of a study we did last year with the help of dozens of volunteers. This work involved collecting water samples and analyzing them for the presence of optical brighteners. These are chemicals found in white paper products and laundry detergents and although they are not dangerous by themselves, their presence in the lake can indicate that nearby septic systems are not fully treating residential wastewater. During a midsummer collection period, these chemicals were found in 33% of samples. A second round of sampling near Labor Day revealed that 41% of samples collected contained optical brighteners. This is an alarming find for our community and Ben described the next steps to better quantify the EXPERTS, Page 10B

even impaled on an iron pole in a public square.” *NIGERIA (Morning Star News): “Armed Muslim Fulani herdsmen killed 13 Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria, on Wednesday (Jan. 8), the same day four students were kidnapped from a Catholic seminary in Kaduna state.”

Over 6000 Nigerian Catholics were killed in 2018, thousands more in 2019.

Five years ago, I interviewed Father Innocent Okozi, who was then my parish priest in Fryeburg. I asked about the situation in his native Nigeria and he confirmed all the reports I had been reading about the murder of Catholics and other Christians in his country. Soon, I’ll be interviewing his successor priest in Fryeburg, Father Peter Shaba, also a Nigerian native, for his perspective.

One of my Jewish friends sent me another link last week about murders of Christians around the world. As the descendant of several Holocaust victims, he asked me where was the outrage among Christians? Murders of Christians get some media attention, but not nearly as much as there would be if the stories were about Christians murdering Muslims. My friend and I are watching closely as both anti-Catholic and anti-Jewish violence accelerates on several continents.

Of the four U.S. Senators I quoted in the opening paragraphs above, Hirono is Buddhist. Harris seems unsure: “I grew up going to a black Baptist Church and a Hindu temple,” she said. Her husband is Jewish, so we must assume she has yet to choose. Feinstein’s 2000 campaign website said she was Jewish, but seems largely secular now. Durbin is ostensibly Catholic but his bishop has doubts.

In closing, I should point out that of the nine members of the U.S. Supreme Court, six are Roman Catholics and the other three are Jews. All three Jews are reliably liberal votes and all but one of the Catholics are reliable conservative votes. Sotomayor is the odd one out. She was born to a single mother in the Bronx and attended a Catholic high school, but evidence of her alleged Catholicism is thin. She officiated a wedding for two women, and I suspect Senator Feinstein would never say about Sotomayor that: “The dogma lives largely within [her].”

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Letters

(Continued from Page 8B) baths planted the seeds of liberty on America’s shores.

However, Europe in the last Century, through a variety of socialist governments, gave us the bloodiest period in all of History.

Europe brought the World the scourge of National Socialism (NAZI Germany) that killed 20,000,000 peo-

Lake experts

(Continued from Page 8B) extent of this problem and identify solutions.

Presenters also showcased some high-tech equipment, which will allow groups and agencies to better monitor and understand lake systems, and one presenter also revealed data that indicated that there might be some upsides to some of the aspects of climate change.

Needless to say, the meeting was fascinating and reminded me that we are so lucky in our ability to host a group like this and have some of the best minds in lake protection share their knowledge with LEA and everyone else working to keep Maine’s lakes clean.

ple in the name of socialist racial purity. International Socialism: Soviet Russia killed 60,000,000 people in the name of Communist Solidarity. Not to be out done Communist China killed 73,000,000 people to bring China to modern egalitarian perfection.

Yet Progressives look to Europe to find salvation from the most prolific generator of liberty and wealth for the masses of people that has ever existed in the history of the World: The United States of America. America: built on the Founders’ Declaration of Independence, a written Constitution and Free Market Capitalism.

Given Progressivism’s limited successes and legion failures one has to seriously wonder at the tenaciousness of Maine’s Progressives.

They are bound and determined to pursue economic and social policies, some even based in good intentions, that are proven disasters.

Governor Mills and her progressive cohorts are apparently gazing Eastward with rose colored glasses and are missing the positive effects of the societal and economic growth during the LePage Administration. In fact they are so blinded by the theoretical that they are actively working to snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory.

When one looks at the new found optimism of the American people compared to the malaise prior to 2016, one has to wonder why Maine’s progressives aren’t celebrating the growth in jobs, the increase in wages for

the middle class, the reduction of poverty, the reduction of dependence on government, the reduction in the need for food stamps, the successful completion of trade agreements with Mexico and Canada, increasing energy production, and stable prices.

Unfortunately, Maine’s progressive politicians are still looking at failing Europe for inspiration.

Jock MacGregor Sebago

Political conduct

To The Editor: I guess it’s safe to say that the 2020 Election season is now well underway.

After a blessed summer without our senses being bombarded by wall-to-wall political attack ads, our beloved friends in Washington, D.C. are trying mightily to outdo each other in the gross distortion and vilification of their political opponents’ position on areas of concern to the voters.

I believe America is rapidly reaching the point of no return in the take-no-prisoners approach to how most politicians conduct themselves while campaigning.

The all-out warfare against President Trump that Democrats are currently engaged in, if successful, will usher in a future where every president will face impeachment from the moment they are elected until they either quit in disgust or are railroaded out of office.

Are many of us as appalled

by President Trump’s behavior much of the time? Yes, but that is not sufficient reason to remove him from his position as president.

I believe history will judge Barack Obama to have been a very divisive president and to have grossly abused his power on numerous occasions in his attempt to silence any and all opposition by his political foes.

Those of us who believe President Obama did great damage to America didn’t advocate for his forced removal from office — we hope to achieve that at the ballot box or, failing that, to wait him out.

Donald Trump was elected president because tens of millions of Americans know with utmost certainty that our political system is corrupt to its core.

Progressives love to hypothesize about our system being rigged against the little guy and they are absolutely right.

What they get wrong is that both parties have gleefully participated in creating this cesspool that passes for our Federal Government.

Big money donors and hundreds of special interest groups cram politicians’ pockets with staggering amounts of cash in order to have things go their way, and for the most part, they overwhelmingly do.

We are about out of chances to turn the country around before it is too late.

The Congregational Budget Office projects that in a relatively short 30 years, (2049), American debt will

be an unfathomable $100 trillion. Can anyone in their wildest dreams conceive how huge a sum that is?

There will be no surviving a debt of that unimaginable magnitude, and we will have nobody to blame but ourselves — sorry future generations.

Robert H. Howe Jr. Bridgton

Here’s the deal…

To The Editor: Months ago, I made a deal with Donald Trump. I wrote that, “if Trump makes it through 2019 without facing multiple impeachable criminal offenses, I will apologize in writing for having misjudged him completely.” Just before Christmas, the House formally voted two articles of impeachment against Trump, so I won’t be apologizing.

One advantage of being clearsighted is that I rarely make deals I can’t fulfill or promises I can’t keep.

Nevertheless, Don Vose just offered me a deal. He wrote, “So, here’s the deal Rev; if you’ll stop writing missives that sound like a broken record on Joe Biden’s phonograph, I’ll stop too, and we can give the good readers of The Bridgton News a well-deserved rest.” Nope, bad deal, Don. Readers of the BNews can stop reading our letters any time they wish.

Here’s my counter-offer: I’ll keep writing the truth, and you stop trying to rebut it with falsehoods and personal

attacks on my character and theology.

For instance, Vose accused me for the umpteenth time of hating Trump. Actually, he has no idea what I feel about Trump. The primary emotion I feel toward Trump is pity.

It must be miserable living as he does — viewing even the slightest criticism as a mortal insult that must be met with a barrage of personal attacks and demeaning sexist or racist slurs. Such behavior doesn’t describe a man “punching back,” but rather a man who is profoundly ill.

It has to be tough to live a life where every hint of disagreement is treated as an act of war.

Vose also directed this question at me: “got any new material?” Sure, lots! I write several times each year in the Earth Notes section about our climate crisis. Since Vose never comments on those columns, I assume he doesn’t read them. Also coming up during 2020 will be exposition on the things we’re bound to lose in the foreseeable future: war, guns, capitalism, corporations, white supremacy, dogmatic religion, and most of our population. None of those topics relate to Trump, even though his presence in the White House makes all of them more likely.

Don old chap, here’s my final offer: I’ll keep writing and you’re free to stop anytime. Unless, of course, you can think of something else to write about besides how much you detest my ideas.

Let’s shake on it.

Rev. Robert Plaisted Bath

Need to raise taxes is a manufactured crisis

(Continued from Page 7B) Commission” to figure out the best way to take more money from hardworking Mainers.

Meanwhile, the transportation shortfall sits at $232 million. If we restructured the excise tax, reappropriated revenues from transportation-related sales taxes, and spent more wisely during budget negotiations, the shortfall wouldn’t exist today, and no tax increases would be needed.

It is my belief that the governor is leaving the proposed 17 cent gas tax increase from the Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI), yet another climate change scam, as a looming possibility so lawmakers will settle for a smaller regular gas tax increase. This scheme could give her the ever-sought-after political cover on her pledge to not raise

taxes. If the (TCI) is implemented, not a single penny of the money Maine collected in this racket would help fund the road work we desperately need. The fact that at the same time, she has set up a Blue Ribbon Commission, which is discussing another separate gas tax increase reeks of political manipulation.

Either of these gas taxes can be used by unprincipled politicians and special interest lobbyists as a bargaining chip in this high-stakes game of poker that uses your money, and will ultimately make it more expensive to start your car and go about your daily business.

The Blue Ribbon Transportation Commission, and the TCI gas tax being discussed simultaneously, is suspicious and consistent with the pattern often seen in Augusta where

progressives ask for outlandishly big increases to taxes or spending in order to sucker well-intentioned conservatives into taking a seat at the negotiating table. Then, both sides settle somewhere in the middle, giving progressives what they wanted all long.

This isn’t good-faith negotiating, this is Lucy holding, and Charlie Brown thinking he’s finally going to get a clean kick at the football.

Beware in the coming weeks as politicians claim victory for marginally raising your taxes, and just remember they never really had to do so to fix this problem.

State Representative Rich Cebra represents House District 68, which includes the towns of Baldwin, Cornish, Naples, Parsonsfield (part) and Sebago.

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(Continued from Page 7B) “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” (published Feb. 18).

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“Announcement: Spring Term of Bridgton Academy will commence Tuesday, Jan. 27.” From the new catalogue for the years 1883– 84, we learn that the attendance was: Spring term, 137; Summer term, 78; Fall term, 116. Aggregate, 331.

Two hundred different students have been enrolled during the year just passed, representing seven different states and over 80 different towns and post offices.

“The aggregate number of pupils for the three terms exceeds every institution

in the state but one, and probably, every one, in the number of teachers enrolled as pupils. Eight different colleges have received her graduates as students, and every profession includes them among her votaries, we believe, with mutual credit to each, judging by honors gained.”

Two large and commodious buildings have reinforced the single “Old Academy,” and it is expected that next Summer a gymnasium will be added; also, a new stage to Academy Hall. More apparatus has been added; and the cabinet-

room, laboratory and library are models of their kind.

Freedom from temptations and low expense of schoollife are noteworthy features of this thriving and popular alma mater.

Mr. A.W. Starbird, late teacher at Bridgton Academy, and afterwards crayon and photographic artist, at Farmington, went to Florida a year ago with his brother Lionel T. Starbird, the former to enter into business, and the latter for health.”

Not too different from nowadays, I’d say.

Till next time!