$192K owed

assuming it is at that point that a determination will be made as to who is getting what,” Hawley said. “We will know in June. Who knows what the amount will be? We don’t know what the business is worth or how many people are putting their hands out,” he told the board.

Feb. 18 at the beach with registration starting at 10 a.m. More details to come.

The Bridgton Recreation will have the public iceskating rink open all day (conditions permitting). BR expects a lot of visitors!

All the events are less than a three-minute walk to Highland Lake Beach.

Lake Region Collective Action Network invites the public to the Bridgton Collaborative Planning Workshop with Craig Freshley on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Magic Lantern (9 Depot Street) in Bridgton.

This workshop will provide:

• A deeper understanding of basic principles and practices for cross-organization collaboration.

• A deeper understanding of regional challenges and learning about already established goals.

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• Make specific plans for increased collaboration on specific topics.

This collaborative planning workshop will bring together service providers and organizations that serve the Bridgton area in facilitated conversation to address the needs of our community and how our efforts can be combined for greater impact.

Cost: $20 per person (lunch provided). Space is limited. To register, go to the Magic Lantern website, LRCAN Bridgton Collaborative Planning Workshop.

Craig Freshley is a professional meeting facilitator, speaker, trainer, and author with an inspiring attitude and a well-earned reputation for helping groups be efficient, harmonious, and productive.

Craig has a bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Maine, and a master’s degree in Public Policy and Management from the Muskie School for Public Service. In addition to working for himself, he has worked for the Maine State Planning Office and for the Maine Development Foundation.

In September, 2022, Craig’s third book was published, “Together We Decide, An Essential Guide for Good Group Decisions.” The book was a #1 New Release and Top-10 Best Seller on Amazon in several categories. “It’s packed with a wealth of inspiring ideas and practical information,” said Kirkus Reviews.

In 2019, Craig won the American Civic Collaboration Award for creating and facilitating Make Shift Coffee Houses: face-to-face places where conservatives, liberals, and all kinds of people meet to talk and understand each other’s political views. Craig was a founder of Sustainable Maine in 1996, Two Echo Cohousing Community in 1997, the Maine Downtown Center in 1999, GrowSmart Maine in 2002, and his company Good Group Decisions in 2003.