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Vol. 150, No. 5

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Bridgton, Maine

January 30, 2020

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Are we partners?

Town looks to clarify BEDC role

SOME OF THE ARTISTS featured on the Yellow Wall Gallery in the Bridgton Public Library are (from left) Joanne Desimone, Alice Anderson and Rose Pierce, all residents at Bella Point Bridgton.

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Follow the Yellow Wall...

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer There is no wall, no barrier, when it comes to a person’s ability to partake in the creative process.

But, there is a wall — the Yellow Wall, where artwork can be displayed.

The Yellow Wall is located in the Resource Room (where the computers are set up) of the Bridgton Public Library.

This month, the art being displayed was done by the folks who live at Bella Point PRETTY IN PURPLE Bridgton. The residents’ art- — The work of Bella work will be on display now Point Bridgton resident through the end of March.

Rose Pierce is among the The pieces of art that are pieces of art displayed hanging on the library’s wall on the Yellow Wall in the are aesthetic and also repre- Bridgton Public Library. sent the sense of pride that (De Busk Photo) comes from accomplishment, according to Bella Point’s Activities Director Kathie Watson.

“It’s good for the morale to turn out something beautiful, Watson said.

Taking part in art projects is good for the fine motor skills, she said. Plus, doing art is a lot of fun for the residents, she said.

“When we do arts and crafts, all we hear is laughter. All up and down the halls is laughter,” Watson said.

Watson is the self-proclaimed ‘Queen of Pinterest,’ and is constantly looking for new types of art projects to introduce at Bella Point.

“We try to do all kinds of arts, all kinds of mediums,” she said.

Resident Rose Pierce prefers colored pencils but she is game to try almost any medium.

“I color all the time. It gives me something to do,” Pierce said. “Give me a coloring book and some colored pencils, and I’ll stay busy.”

She loves to color, paint and do jigsaw puzzles. Typically, she works on puzzles with 1,000 pieces or more. Pierce looks forward to the arts-and-crafts time and isn’t picky about the project.

“I just do whatever they put out,” she said.

Watson agreed.

“Yep, Rose is sitting at the table and waiting” for the arts and crafts time to start, Watson said.

Joanne Desimone is another resident who contributed to the Yellow Wall.

Desimone said that she loves to paint and color because it relaxes her. Simply put, creating art is something that she loves to do.

Pierce said that her children were more excited about her art being displayed than she was. One of her daughters plans to pop into the library and see it, she said.

Resident Alice Anderson said, “it feels great” to have her paintings on display for the public to see.

“I think it’s great. Why not?” Anderson asked.

Watson explained how Bella Point got involved with the Yellow Wall.

“I am a patron of the library. I love the library. I come in here a lot. One day, I was using a computer and I noticed the art on the wall. I asked someone at the front desk, ‘How does this work? Do the artists have to be well-known?’ They said, ‘No.’ I said, ‘I’ve got some great artists at Bella Point,’ ” Watson said.

“They gave us the wall,” she said.

Betsy Morris, a member of Friends of the Bridgton Public Library, is in charge of the Yellow Wall Gallery.

“This is such a statement to the creative spirit,” Morris said, of the current display.

Morris provided the back story of how they came about ARTISTS, Page 2A

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When one types “Bridgton economic development” into Internet search engines, the first listing to appear is Bridgton Economic Development Corp.

Trouble is, the BEDC website is out of date (dominated by items dated 2014), and while the group is still functioning — it has been revitalized and members are currently focusing on options for the Bridgton Memorial School property — those inquiring about Bridgton as a possible landing spot for their business have been left hanging.

Selectman Bear Zaidman heard from one individual who had an eye on Bridgton as a business location, but never received a followup call or e-mail from the BEDC. Zaidman feels Bridgton can’t afford to miss out such economic development opportunities, and suggested Tuesday night to the board ask the BEDC to relinquish the website to the town or at the very least include a link on that site directing traffic to the town’s webpage.

New Community Development Director Linda Lacroix prefers to be the main contact for those taking a look at Bridgton as a business destination. She has reached out to the BEDC about developing a “partnership” between her office and the corporation.

Board Chairman Lee

Eastman added a little historical background noting that he was president of the BEDC when it first formed. The purpose was to form a separate entity that could secure grants to address possible environmental problems at the old school site (although still owned by SAD 61, there has been longstanding talks regarding the property being turned over to the town).

Town Manager Bob Peabody feels that through conversations between Lacroix and BEDC members, “we’ll be able to work things out.”

“You don’t want to lose engaged people, but we want to be able to work together,” Peabody said.

“We need to get on the same bus,” Eastman said.

He noted that the board took some public heat for failing to settle on a Community Development Director for an extended time, but that officials wanted to find someone who would be a “good fit” for Bridgton, which also means someone who could bring other groups together to work as one as the town heads down a new economic development road.

“We need to take a step back and look at the big picture, which is what we are doing,” Lacroix added.

In other business, Woods Pond’s health.

Two key components to the overall health of a lake or pond are water quality and erosion control.

To keep Woods Pond pris-

tine, the local Association has been vigilant to identify pollutants within the watershed.

Jeff Stern of the Woods Pond Water Quality Association gave selectmen a brief report of recent testing and watershed surveying.

“Erosion control is an important part of taking care of Maine’s lakes, Woods

Pond included,” Stearns said.

A watershed survey was conducted in 2012, and results served as a “springboard” to fix the most severe erosion problems throughout the watershed, Stern said.

Starting in May 2019, eight volunteers (Carole Ayer, Cory Dunning, Ann BRIDGTON, Page 3A

ROTARY HOSTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR — Linda LaCroix, Bridgton’s Community Development director, spoke to a full house at the Rotary Club of Bridgton-Lake Region on Thursday, Jan. 23. Her timely presentation was well received by Rotarians and Friends of Rotary alike. This could likely be an annual talk, which allows folks insight into the planning process. Pictured are: George Szok, Rotary Club program director, Linda LaCroix and Carol Madsen, Rotary Club president 2019-20. The Rotary Club has been sponsoring a series of speakers, including local officials and businesses and nonprofit leaders. The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club meets on the first, third and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7 a.m. at the Bridgton Community Center. If school is cancelled or delayed due to weather, Rotary Club meetings are cancelled. For more information about the Club, visit the website at lakeregionrotary.com or Facebook Page.

If you would like to be on the Friends of Rotary e-mail list, contact the editor at carjmad@hotmail.com

County fiscal change to be taxing

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The Naples Board of Selectmen voted to spread out the county’s bigger-than-usual tax bill over a five-year period, rather than to spread thin the town’s reserve funds.

Cumberland County is switching from a calendar year budget to a fiscal year budget. This means the budget will go from a January 1 through December 30 timeline to a July 1 through June 30 timeline. County’s change will more closely mirror the budget year of most towns, which makes sense.

However, it is a transition phase that will be taxing — literally.

In 2021, the towns in Cumberland County will get a tax bill for an 18-month period. This tax bill, which will be due September 2021, will include a short fiscal cycle of January 2021 to June 2021 and also the new cycle of July 2021 to June 2022.

In a letter, Cumberland County asked the towns if it was preferable to pay upfront or to spread over time the six-month tax bill, according to Naples Town Manager John Hawley. The Naples selectmen decided it was more prudent to borrow the money for the sixmonth tax bill and pay it back over time. They agreed it was best not to deplete the town’s funds by paying

the approximately $400,000 upfront.

Hawley brought the issue to the board’s attention during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday.

“We’ve been notified by Cumberland County that they are going to be changing from a budget calendar year to a budget fiscal year.

We were notified of that last week,” Hawley said.

“It is not going to happen for another 18 months, based on the schedule. Their new fiscal year will start July 2021, a year-and-a-half from now.

But they need to notify us now,” he said.

The next bill from county will be normal, as it has been. But, the bill that is due in September 2021 will be

cover an 18-month period.

“We are going to get a bill for 6 months and we are also going to get a bill for 12 months,” Hawley said.

Selectman Bob Caron II interjected.

“We are going to get double whacked that year,” Caron said.

Hawley continued.

“Because it impacts every town in Cumberland County . . . if we so desire, they want us to let them know

by November of this year how we want to pay that six months,” he said. “Some towns are just going to pay it in full upfront. Some of the smaller communities do not have the capacity to do that . . . So, we can have the TAXING, Page 2A

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — A plan to increase mooring registration fees to about four times the current amount could put town officials in hot water with shorefront propertyowners.

There are more than 800 moorings registered in the Town of Naples. Raising the cost of mooring registrations by an amount as small as $10 could equal almost $8,000 worth of new revenue. On the flip side of the coin, increasing mooring registration fees would put the burden on the waterfront property-owners who already pay a considerable tax bill.

On Monday, the Naples Board of Selectmen had a lively discussion about different ways to bring in revenue to offset the recent cost of beefing up marine safety

in Naples.

The subject of mooring registration fees was on Monday night’s agenda after it was brought up on Jan. 13 during the town manager’s report.

Naples Harbormaster Shawn Hebert spoke to the board saying, “I tried to approach this in two ways 1.) A creative way to come up with a fee schedule to offset the annual budget; and 2.) An attempt to keep the tax base low for citizens.

One of the ideas I had is: Obviously, we haven’t had any fee increase on mooring registrations. That is the biggest user on the lakes” other than boat rentals.

“The residential mooring fee was one way to increase revenue without increasing the mil rate,” he said.

He proposed that the increase happen over a twoyear period. This summer

— if the fee schedule is approved, registering firsttime moorings would go up to $50 from the current $20, and re-registration of mooring would go up to $40 from the current $10 fee. During the 2021-22 season, new mooring registration would go up to $100 and re-registrations would go up to $65.

“I think that would be a fair cap for several years. I didn’t want to hit everyone at one time. I wanted to raise it incrementally, just a little bit at a time,” Hebert said.

Chairman Jim Grattelo

spoke.

“Just a little bit! You are raising it 2-1/2 times the first year and five times in the second year. The Town of Windham doesn’t charge anything. The town of Raymond doesn’t charge anything,” Grattelo said.

It is important to note that a fee increase does not have to go to town meeting.

Adjusting fee schedules is the responsibility of the selectmen, and is often introduced by staff, as is the case with the mooring fees.

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Flu precautions in force

As the flu in Maine becomes more widespread, Central Maine Healthcare has put visitor restrictions in place at all three of its hospitals.

The new rules strongly discourage visitors under the age of 12, and asks all visitors who feel unwell, have a fever or a cough not to visit Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton or Rumford Hospitals.

“The flu is now wide-

spread in our community,” said Joanne Kenny-Lynch, CMH System Director for Infection Control. “For the health of our patients and staff, we are asking anyone who feels sick or has symptoms not to visit our hospitals.”

If children must visit, they must remain in the patient’s room and limit visitation time, Kenny-Lynch said.

This year’s flu epidemic

in Maine has seen well more than 2,000 patients testing positive for the virus, according to the state Center for Disease Control.

Providers say that the best defense against the flu is to get a vaccination, and it is not too late to receive one. While vaccines don’t prevent every case of flu, they can make the symptoms milder. Symptoms of flu include body ache, fever and coughing.

(Continued from Page 1A) choice of stretching that six months over a two- to fiveyear period.”

If enough towns opt to pay over time, the county will take out a Tax Anticipation Note (TAN), he said.

Caron spoke again.

“The town are going to pay in the long run. We are going to pay either way— either pay upfront or pay the interest of the loan to pay for everybody else. The smaller communities are getting screwed that year,”

(Continued from Page 1A) about naming it. At the time, the concept of displaying the artwork of local, nonprofessional artists on a wall at the library was only an idea.

Morris was traveling with another member of Friends of the Library.

“We were traveling through North Carolina, and our vehicle broke down in a small town. So — like most people do when their car breaks down in a small town, we went to a coffee shop. On one of the walls of coffee shop, there was art displayed by local people.

It was called the Red Wall.

We said, ‘There it is. Let’s call ours the Yellow Wall,’ ” Morris said.

“I had been dreaming about an art wall since 2016.

The first exhibit went up in 2017. We rotate every three months,” Morris said.

Interested artists should submit an exhibit application to the Bridgton Public Library Art Project Coordinator. A person can get the application either by picking one up at the Bridgton library or by downloading it from the website,a bridgtonlibrary.org

he said.

Selectman Jim Turpin asked for an estimate of what the six-month bill to the country might be.

“We pay $800,000 a year to Cumberland County,” Hawley said.

Therefore, the six-month bill is about $400,000.

Another way of looking at it is the September 2021 bill will be $1,200,000.

Turpin asked about the reasoning behind the county making these changes.

“What is the incentive on the county’s part to do this?

A one-year cash infusion,” Turpin said.

Hawley answered, “Not necessarily, it just aligns up with state funding more.

That is why the towns went to fiscal years because the way the state funds schools and things like that when we were creating our budget we were always guessing what the state was going to give TAXING, Page 7A

Taxing change ahead?

Bella Point artists

Casco plow story correction

In the news article, “Casco: Why plow delays,” (Page 3-A, Jan. 23 edition of The Bridgton News) there was a mistake. It was incorrectly stated that Chris Pond, who is the Naples fire chief and also the owner of C Pond Plowing, can be called to an emergency as a first responder while he is plowing roads for the Town of Casco.

That is not the case.

However, during a recent snowstorm, the Cumberland County Regional Communication Center contacted Pond as

the person plowing town roads. He was asked to help plow and sand the location on Route 11, where a three-vehicle accident took place. This was so that vehicles could be towed or otherwise moved from the scene. He was not serving in his capacity as fire chief but in his role as a plow-truck driver.

When Pond is one of the drivers doing wintertime road maintenance in the Town of Casco, he does not leave that job to attend to his fire chief duties in the Town of Naples.

SAY A PRAYER — American Legion Post 67 Commander Donald Mulcahy would like to ask the public as you head to church this Sunday to say a prayer in remembrance of the Four Chaplains, who so valiantly gave their lives in the service of their country and fellow servicemen. “They unselfishly offered comfort and strength despite knowing the ultimate outcome,” Mulcahy said. Four Chaplains Sunday is the first Sunday in February. More than 70 years after they made the supreme sacrifice, the story of these heroic chaplains – Methodist, Jewish, Roman Catholic and Dutch Reformed – is still being told. George L. Fox, Methodist minister; Alexander D. Goode, Jewish Rabbi; Clark V. Poling, Dutch Reformed Minister; John P. Washington, Catholic Priest. During the early morning hours of Feb. 3, 1943, the USAT Dorchester was part of a convoy of six ships heading for Greenland when an enemy U-boat attacked, firing a torpedo into the ship’s midsection. The Dorchester quickly began taking on water, and the order was given to abandon ship. Four Army chaplains worked to pass out life vests until all the vests were gone. Without regard for their safety the four chaplains gave up their own life vests so others might be saved. These brave men of different faiths were last seen locked arm-in-arm on the ship’s hull praying and singing hymns. They perished as the Dorchester slipped beneath the icy waters of the North Atlantic. On a side note, American Legion Post 67 in Bridgton is sponsoring an all-you-can eat pancakes and sausage breakfast at $5 per person at the Bridgton Community Center from 8 to 10 a.m.

Cupola deadline could push move onto budget

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they would restore it. But, by deeding it over to him, it was not a guarantee it would be restored,” Hawley said. “So there is that chance it would be demolished.”

Selectmen Bob Caron II said this transfer of ownership was a favorable solution.

“It has been on that property since 1968.”

Chairman Grattelo said Caron should make a motion, stating, “We don’t have to wait until Dec. 31.”

Caron continued. “If he has made the idea that he considering restoring it and it’s been on that property since 1968 or 1967…I would make the motion to deed it over.”

Selectman Kevin Rogers disagreed. “It should be downtown for more people to enjoy it.”

The comment was that it had been on the campground property for decades. “There is not enough public sentiment to have tax dollars pay for it,” Turpin said. He was referring to town meeting when funding the move was voted down by residents. “I would much rather hear the guy plans to make use of it, than get rid of it,” he said.

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On Monday, Naples Town Manager John Hawley brought up the topic.

The owner of the land where the cupola currently sits stopped into the town hall recently to get a copy of the insurance policy to cover the cupola. But the property owner did ask again about plans to move it. Hawley told him that it was uncertain until after town meeting in April, if the selectmen and Naples Budget Committee decided to present the cupola move as a warrant article.

“The agreement is that for the rest of this year, we are allowed to keep it there.

If we don’t move it by that point, we have to pay rent or storage,” Hawley said. “The rent [amount] hasn’t been disclosed so I don’t know,” he said, answering a selectmen’s question.

The property owner made an offer that caused opposing responses from the selectmen. “He did suggest if we decided we were not going to move it, we could just deed it over to him and he would take over the ownership and responsibility of the cupola. However, he said the plan would likely be that

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Mooring fees draws board’s ire (Continued from Page 1A) Later, in the conversation, the harbormaster addressed the fact it was a proposal not something set in concrete.

“These fees — obviously people aren’t going to be happy with it. But at the same time, this is just a recommendation,” Hebert said. “If you guys agree with it, I’ll move forward. I am open to suggestions.”

A few of the selectmen, Grattelo and Kevin Rogers, had expressed opposition to the residential waterfront property-owner being the only ones to pay.

However, Selectman Jim Turpin thought it was appropriate, and he cited the philosophy of brining in revenue stated in the town’s Comprehensive Plan.

“I think your approach is reasonable: Pull the revenue from people who use the MAKING THE HOLIDAY BRIGHT — For several resource. People want more years now, Jewlz Hair Salon in Naples has asked marine safety. The people” the Casco Village Church United Church of Christ if they could purchase Christmas gifts for a family in need. This Christmas, when Wanda Vaughn-Carr arrived to pick up the gifts for a very large family, she was humbled beyond words at what the hairdressers, (Continued from Page 2A) clients and friends had purchased. “We filled my quite Rogers still favored fundspacious Jeep to the top with Christmas joy and I cried ing it. He said that people are all the way back to the church,” Vaughn-Carr said. willing to give money and in“Thank you Jewlz and friends for serving our church kind donations. He suggested with hearts full of grace and souls generated by love. having money allocated for You are forever in our grateful prayers.” the move only if people sup-

who use it most, pay for it, he said.

“Clearly, increasing the mooring ball fee is not going to be popular. Taxes never are,” Turpin said.“The other thing that begs exploration and won’t be popular, a lot of places charge dock fees.

This conversation should include that.”

Grattelo jumped on that idea.

“I agree, increase mooring fees, increase all things associated with the lake,” he said.

In the end, the following ideas were suggested: • Increasing the mooring fee schedule over a five-year period, • Changing the language of mooring definition to classify swim platforms as not being moorings so town can collect fee rather than removing swim platforms • Working with waterbased businesses that rent personal water craft to

establish a fee on rentals Early in the discussion, Selectman Kevin Rogers was one of the first board members to speak up and go to bat for the private property owner on the lakes.

“Why do we think that people with moorings who are already paying taxes on lakes, should help to subsidize marine safety, when they are not necessarily the problem. These people are already paying exponentially [more in taxes] than everyone else. Why should they have to pay more to keep their boats on a mooring? Maybe we should be targeting someone else like the boat ramps,” Rogers said.

Hebert answered that he was reviewing “other impact fees” but first wanted to “get buy-in from the local businesses.”

Grattelo said it wasn’t the private property owner that raised ruckus on the lake

but the tourists. Impact fees should be aimed at tourists, he said.

“You have the tourists who come to town for the weekend and they don’t pay anything. You have a guy who pay $10,000 in taxes on the lakes and he has mooring fees that two years from now are going to go from $10 to $100,” Grattelo said.

Turpin asked, “If he is paying $10,000 in taxes is he really going to complain about a $100 mooring fee.”

Grattelo countered, “Oh yeah, because he feels he has already pay for that.”

That is when Turpin brought up user fees and Grattelo responded.

“Users fees. I am all in favor of those,” Grattelo said, adding that it was unfair to to increase mooring fees as much as was being proposed, especially when other communities aren’t charging as much.”

ported it or a certain amount of funds were raised. If it didn’t pass, the money would lapse into the general fund, Rogers said.

Chairman Grattelo said with the construction of the

gazebo and the move of the Veterans’ Monument, there was no longer room at Kent’s Landing.

It could earn its keep as a tourist attraction, Turpin said.

“It is a tourist attraction…It is just silly for us to pass it up.

It, the structure, has a backup

plan,” Rogers said.

There was no formal decision about how much money — if any — might be set aside in the budget as cupola moving funds.

“We are not going to make a decision tonight,” Grattelo said.

(Continued from Page 1A) Lasman, Hank Margolis, Kelly Margolis, Mary Maxwell, Jeff Stern and David Thorsen) evaluated erosion sites on roads, properties, driveways and trails.

Stearns said recommendations were made to fix each problem site. The group also rated the impact on the lake.

“Polluted runoff and the nutrients (principally phosphorus) that attach to eroded soil particles are the largest source of pollution to Maine’s lakes,” according to a laminated fact sheet Sterns handed out to officials. “Too much phosphorus entering a lake feeds algae growth to such an extent that algae can take over a lake and ruin water quality, recreation and even reduce shoreline property values.”

Margolis described the Association as “very active” to insure Woods Pond remains “clean and pristine.”

Volunteers identified 46 sites in the watershed that are “likely impacting or have

each landowner on how to fix sites, and continue to work with Lakes Environmental Association and the town to address erosion sites (both public and private), while also taking steps to educate BRIDGTON, Page 4A

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Bridgton selectmen’s meeting the potential to impact water quality.”

Key findings included: • Erosion sites were identified throughout the watershed on public and private land. Consequently, everyone has a role to play in lake protection.

• Residential sites made up the largest percentage of erosion sites that were found.

While many of these sites are low impact, their cumulative impact can be significant.

The good news is that many of these can be fixed easily with low-cost solutions.

• Many of the worst sites documented in the 2012 watershed survey that were subsequently fixed remain stable.

• The large timber cut that took place on the north end of the watershed led to seri-

ous erosion problems in the middle of the decade. It has largely grown back and stabilized.

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Bridgton Police Department blotter items

These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, January 20 2:20 a.m. Police had to force entry into a Highland Road residence to assist United Ambulance personnel with individual in need of medical services.

Firefighters were also called in to address “severe flooding” in the basement.

7:34 a.m. Welfare check regarding vehicle, which had “closed curtains in the windows, left in the Hannaford parking lot. Officer Swiatek found no one inside the vehicle.

11:44 a.m. Theft of a snowboard at ski resort.

2:13 p.m. Vehicle off the road on Creamery Street.

While the driver was attempting a turn from Highland Road, the operator was blinded by the sun and the vehicle

went into a snow bank.

4:14 p.m. Fight in progress (two men) on South High Street; Sgt. Reese responded.

7:33 p.m. Two subjects fled police following a motor vehicle stop (for speeding, reportedly 75 mph in a 50-mph zone on North High Street) on Mountain Road. The subjects were seen entering the ski lodge.

8:26 p.m. Assist United Ambulance on call on Fowler Street.

11:51 p.m. Warning sticker (winter parking ban) placed on vehicle left on Main Street, across from Bridgton Public Library.

Tuesday, January 21 3:01 a.m. Assist United Ambulance with call on Academy Lane.

10:40 a.m. Theft of skis and poles at ski resort.

2:13 p.m. Welfare check on Kansas Road. Police searched for subject, and were later notified that the individual had been involved in a five-vehicle crash in Raymond.

6:24 p.m. Officer Muise responded to a reported assault (female allegedly was “head butted” by another female, and had blood on her face, hands and sweatshirt). The victim, who police say was “intoxicated

and belligerent,” claimed she had a broken nose. United Ambulance was contacted.

Wednesday, January 22 5:23 a.m. Citizen assist (ongoing issue between parent and daughter) on Knights Hill Road.

6:32 a.m. Agency assist (help United Ambulance personnel lift a patient) on Hio Ridge Road; Officer Regis responded.

10:28 a.m. Mini-van off the road on North High Street.

10:32 a.m. Verbal warning for excessive speed on North High Street.

11:08 a.m. Two-vehicle crash at intersection of Pond and Harrison Roads. No injuries.

2:49 p.m. Citizen assist regarding whether she could go to a Kennard Street address. Police informed the caller that a trespass warning had been issued prohibiting her from that property.

9:17 p.m. Theft complaint at Main Street location.

Thursday, January 23 8:33 a.m. Citizen assist (subject refusing to leave North High Street property); Officers Regis and Muise responded.

10:20 a.m. Sex offender registry registration.

11:40 a.m. Agency assist regarding an unco-

operative subject at the hospital. Female informed police that she allegedly was assaulted Wednesday night in Conway, N.H., and sustained a head injury.

Gaining medical clearance, the woman was taken into police custody on a warrant for failing to appear in court. Unable to post bail, she was transported to the county jail.

11:54 a.m. Harassment complaint at Cody’s Way. 12:11 p.m. Vehicle went off the road on North High Street and airbags deployed.

1 p.m. Police attempted to locate a vehicle on South Bridgton Road, which reportedly attempted to force a caller off the road.

4:42 p.m. Officer Muise checked a Sweden Road residence after a kitchen door was found open upon the homeowner’s return.

5:04 p.m. Attempt to locate two reportedly intoxicated subjects on Kennard Street.

Friday, January 24 4 a.m. Threatening complaint at Sawyer Circle.

9:58 a.m. Suspicious person report on Harrison Road.

Caller had video of a female allegedly going through items in a mailbox.

10:40 a.m. Harassment complaint filed.

2:14 p.m. A motor vehicle stop on Portland Road by Officer Swiatek resulted in an operating after suspension charge.

3:44 p.m. Agency assist regarding subject, on Walker Street, wanted on an assault charge and violation of release conditions; Officers Swiatek and Muise handled the assist to the Oxford County Sheriff’s Department.

6:17 p.m. Citizen assist (theft complaint).

8:27 p.m. Non-reportable motor vehicle crash on Harrison Road.

8:42 p.m. Officers dispatched to Depot Street regarding an intoxicated, unconscious female.

9:42 p.m. Police were sent to Depot Street, where a vehicle that had possibly been involved in a Main Street crash was parked.

Police gave the driver a field sobriety test, and charged him with operating while under the influence. He is scheduled to appear in court in March.

Saturday, January 25 6:36 a.m. Responding to a disturbance on Pond Road, police found no vehicles in the driveway nor did anyone respond to officers knocking on the door. Calls to the residence went unanswered.

Police returned to the home at 8:43 a.m., and found a vehicle (with a female inside) parked there. Police spoke to a male and female.

The male was charged with domestic violence assault, tampering with a witness/ victim, domestic violence assault with priors and obstructing the report of a crime. He was transported to the county jail without incident. The female was taken to Bridgton Hospital.

11:12 a.m. Welfare check (family member not heard from for three to four days) on Zion Hill Road.

2:35 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up on Campbell Drive.

5:09 p.m. Car/deer crash on Sweden Road.

8:47 p.m. Suspicious person report on Portland Road.

Subject had received a trespass notice from the business. He left before police arrived.

Sunday, January 26 9:37 a.m. Roommate possibly stealing, and has been asked to leave the property.

12:23 p.m. Suspicious person regarding an unknown subject approached a Knights Hill Road resident (during a family birthday party) and started asking questions about surrounding properties and “other odd information.”

These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, January 20 5:38 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Fairview Drive.

3:13 p.m. Parking problem on Bradley Street.

3:48 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Main Street.

11:26 p.m. Juvenile offense on Portland Street.

Tuesday, January 21 3:03 a.m. Responding

to Prebble Circle, police charged a 49-year-old Fryeburg man with unlawful sexual contact (note: BN policy is to refrain publishing the name of accused regarding a sex crime until he/she is indicted or makes a court appearance).

4:19 p.m. Fraud complaint filed.

8:54 p.m. Welfare check on Menotomy Road.

10:32 p.m. Terrorizing

complaint on Corn Shop Road.

Wednesday, January 22 7:43 a.m. Motor vehicle crash at intersection of Portland and Main Streets.

9:45 a.m. Traffic complaint on Bridgton Road.

9:28 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Bridgton Road.

Thursday, January 23 8:44 a.m. Suspicious activity at Ice House Road residence.

10:42 a.m. Harassment complaint made.

11:03 a.m. Traffic complaint on Portland Street.

1:44 p.m. Assisting another agency, police charged Peter MacQuarrie, 44, of Porter with probation

revocation/hold.

2:44 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up on Intervale Drive.

7:15 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up on Bridgton Road.

7:27 p.m. Welfare check on Haley Town Road.

7:46 p.m. Welfare check on Lovewell Pond Road.

9:10 p.m. Assist citizen on Cobb Street.

Friday, January 24 9:22 a.m. Welfare check on Bridgton Road.

10:31 a.m. Personal harm threat on Eastland Street.

7:37 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Fairview Drive.

11:26 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up on Fish Street.

Saturday, January 25 1:03 p.m. Motor vehicle

crash on River Street.

6:41 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up at Main Street store.

Sunday, January 26 12:16 a.m. Vehicle slid off the road on Fish Street.

2:05 p.m. to 3:47 p.m.

Four motor vehicle stops (three on Bridgton Road, one on Portland Street); four warnings issued.

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(Continued from Page 3A) the general public. Grants could be targeted to help with the erosion control efforts.

Margolis noted that today’s high tech is also being incorporated into the lake protection effort. An “app” enables data to be collected regarding the number of boat inspections done at various sites as well as cases of invasive plants being found.

Margolis said info sessions with property owners and the public regarding what invasive plants look like will also help in the fight.

“Find them early is better, cost less and gives you a better chance at eradication,” Margolis noted.

Opening up more market space. As locals look toward spring, so is Brenna Mae Googins of Patch Farm.

She appeared before selectmen Tuesday night seeking to regain more vendor space for the Bridgton Farmers’ Market.

Some space had been closed off as the town looked to re-seed. The closure pushed the Market to have some vendors work from space in front of the Bridgton Community Center.

It also limited the number of vendors and tents (space had been set aside for the EBT booth, music and community groups like Rotary and LEA).

Googins said more vendors had inquired about joining the Market, but were turned away due to space limitations. She hopes that will change.

Selectmen agreed to allow the Market to utilize four quadrants, but there is a catch.

Selectman Bear Zaidman asked Googins that once the season (the outdoor Market goes from May to late October) is over could Market members put their green thumbs to work and grow some grass there. An agreement was struck.

Bid opening for the townowned former First and Last Resort motel property on Route 302 will be this Friday at 2 p.m. Town Manager Bob Peabody informed selectmen that as of Tuesday, no bid had been received.

Appointments.

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Country Living

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2020 Lake Region’s Got Talent Contest

And the Winner is…

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AND THE WINNER of this year’s Lake Region’s Got Talent Contest is singer Willow Carter (far left) of Fryeburg, a student at Fryeburg Academy.

The finals were held last Sunday at Lake Region High School’s auditorium. Runners-up were (above) Alice Boudreau of Raymond, who placed third, and juggler Rick Hagerstrom of Bridgton, who captured second place. (Photos courtesy of Shannon Avery)

Mr. and Mrs. Gunnar Borsetti (Rebecca Schofield)

Rebecca Schofield and Gunnar Borsetti of Sebago were married at an oceanside resort in York Harbor on Nov. 9, 2019.

They were attended by her brother, Isaac Schofield and his sister, Moriah Hall as well as Christine O’Donnell and Merritt Hall.

The wedding was officiated by Lisa Fox of Waterford.

Parents of the groom are Jane and Mike Borsetti of Sebago.

Parents of the bride, Lauren Karopkin and David Schofield of Blue Hill, were also in attendance along with many friends, family and loved ones.

The couple will honeymoon on Sanibel Island, Fla. Together, they enjoy being part of such a beautiful comRAYMOND — The public is invited to an afternoon recepmunity with such great people and look forward to continu- tion on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Hole In The Wall ing their lives in the Lake Region.

Studioworks in Raymond to view Dorette Amell’s newest art project, “The Maine Oracle,” a divinity deck of cards which has its origins in the State of Maine.

Dorette is a Maine artist and has previously shown her paintings at Hole In The Wall Gallery. She has been fascinated by the insights to be gleaned through divination cards, and was inspired to produce “The Maine Oracle” deck featuring her own artwork.

Many of the cards reference images of Maine, such as lobsters, Family caregivers support group lighthouses, and pine trees, but her focus is on concepts and imagThe Family Caregivers Support Group will meet at ery to promote the philosophy of the deck. Images were selected the Bridgton Community Center on Wednesday, Feb. because they resonate with her as representing universal situa12, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The group meets regularly on tions and considerations. The “deck” was not designed around the second Wednesday of the month. Respite care durany preconceived notions of what might describe the “Maine ing the meeting may be available. For more information experience.” the Lobster card was based on the lobster’s behavior about the meeting and the availability of respite care, in captivity. “When I found myself trying to force meaning on an please contact the Bridgton Community Center at 647image, I had to move on,” she says.

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Dorette will be demonstrating and selling “The Maine Oracle” decks at the reception, and she will be happy to answer any quesHam and bean supper tions. Refreshments will also be served.

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SANFORD — Julie Chapman passed away on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, after a brief illness.

She was born in Sanford to Henrietta (Campagna) Therrien and Leo Therrien.

Education and her faith were important to her and she was a high achiever, always making her parents proud of her accomplishments and her strong character. She attended Catholic schools and graduated from St. Ignatius High School in 1950, holding the position of class valedictorian. She was happy to help organize class reunions and get-togethers, keeping in touch with class members all over the country.

Being accomplished in secretarial and business skills, after graduation she immediately went to work for W.T. Grant Co. and later for Sears Catalog Office, always making new connections with co-workers and customers. Later, she worked for Dubois Insurance Agency until she landed a position at H.A. Mapes Oil Co. This job would be a long-term commitment that she thoroughly enjoyed and eventually retired from at the age of 65, after 30-plus years of dedicated service.

Once retired, she spent her days reading, watching Red Sox games, traveling, visiting cousins in Canada, California, Nevada, and going on bus trips, casino adventures and to Bingo games with her friends and relatives. A good time was had by all!

She also proudly served as a hospital volunteer at Goodall Hospital, several times a week, assisting patients, visitors and staff in any capacity deemed necessary. This work allowed her to show her compassionate side and feel like she was giving to the community she loved. Being French-speaking certainly helped her interact with patients and customers all of her life. She put people at ease with her warm smile and friendly attitude and was presented several awards over the years.

She will be dearly missed by those who had the blessing of knowing and loving her but mostly by her beloved family, her daughter, Deb Hurd of Acton; her son, Randy Chapman; a granddaughter and two grandsons including Spencer Hurd of Naples, five great-grandchildren and another blessing on the way! Also, many dear cousins, and members of the Laroche family.

She was recently predeceased by her only sister, Jeannine Wood.

Visitation will be at Lafrance-Lambert funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. A funeral mass will follow on Friday at 10 a.m., at St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church in Sanford.

Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale. To leave a message of condolence visit www.blackfuneralhomes.com In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in her memory to: The Animal Welfare Society, 46 Holland Rd., Kennebunk, ME 04043, or Springvale Public Library Assoc., 443 Main Street, Springvale, ME 04083.

Fern H. Ford CASCO — Fern Hazel (Pennell) Ford, 73, of Casco, Maine, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Fern was born on Dec. 8, 1946, to Theophilus and Idella (Proctor) Pennell. She grew up in Westbrook and attended Westbrook High School.

She married the love of her life, Thomas C. Ford in 1968, and spent over 50 years happily married. Fern loved spending time with her family and friends, boating, snowmobiling, traveling, spoiling her grandkids, and was very involved in the SMYL baseball league in Meriden, Conn., for many years in the concession stand.

She was a member of an all-girls bowling league in Meriden, and a member of the Crooked River Snowmobile Club in Casco.

She worked at Lampron’s in Bridgton until her retiring.

She is survived by her husband Thomas of Casco; her sons, Kevin Ford and wife, Joann of Bridgton, Darren Ford and wife, Rosanne of Meriden, Conn.; daughter-in-law, Carrie Ford of Novato, Calif.; her brothers, Earnest Pennell of Westbrook and Timothy Pennell of Falmouth; her grandchildren Christopher Ford and wife Katy of Sebago, Michael Ford and wife Erica of Hiram, Thomas L. Ford of Casco, Jessica Ford of Bridgton, Kayla Ford and Justin Ford, both of Novato, Calif.; her four great-grandchildren, Elana, Joseph, Ellis and Kenzy; her sistersin-law, Charlotte Gerrish and Susan Coburn; an abundance of extended family and friends who she loved dearly. She was predeceased by her parents; a son, Robert Ford, and a great-grandson Eli Ford.

Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation from, 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31, at the Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Rd., Casco. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 1.

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FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Academy’s Goldberg Gallery presents “Drawing on Culture: Paintings and Drawings from West Africa”

by Dave Kobrenski.

During the month of February 2020, the gallery will host a collection of Kobrenski’s watercolor paintings and drawings.

“I’m an artist, musician and writer, and I get a lot of my inspiration from my adventures traveling to interesting places,” says Kobrenski. “I’m passionate about anthropology, which is to say, I want to understand the human experience and this thing that we call culture. My explorations into the diverse cultures of the world have inspired me to make artwork and music about the people and places I have seen. I’ve also written and illustrated a book about my time living in West Africa, where I studied traditional music styles over the past decade and a half.”

Kobrenski is the author and illustrator of the books “Drawing on Culture” and “Djoliba Crossing.” His artistic and creative projects are heavily influenced by a love for travel and world history, as well as his ongoing studies in anthropology and ethnomusicology.

“At my core, I’m an artist, and have been ever since I

ARTIST Dave Kobrenski’s work, “Drawing on Culture: Painting and Drawings from West Africa,” will be on display at the Goldberg Gallery located on the Fryeburg Academy campus.

picked up a pencil and started drawing at age five. That started a life-long journey that has led me down some unique paths in life. There have been some detours off the path — or perhaps those side roads were really part of it. In any case, art has always been there in some form.

I’m rediscovering it again, and committing to making it a full-time endeavor,” he said. “I’ve always been a dreamer and a creator. I’m overflowing with ideas, projects, creative potential, and the passion and work ethic to make ideas into reality. What drives me every day is the pursuit of creative potential actualized, and the pure simple joy of knowing that with consistent hard work, day by day I can forge my raw talents into an ever-increasingly powerful and well-tuned suite of

Virginia M. Grondin Virginia “Ginny” Marie Grondin, 79, of Bridgton, Maine, and Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, after suffering a stroke on Jan. 11.

Born on Feb. 8, 1940, in Boston Mass., to Philip James and Helen Virginia (Mowles) Coady, she was a graduate of Milton High School and Bentley College of Accounting. It was while she was studying accounting at Bentley that she met her future husband Leo Grondin.

Their first date was a trip to Howard Johnsons for English muffins, because that was all Leo could afford. They married in a double ceremony with Ginny’s sister Betsy on May 27, 1961, at St. Mary’s Church in Milton, Mass..

While living in the Boston area, they welcomed their daughters Suzanne and Kathleen and son Leo Junior. A job for Leo took them to Cincinnati, Ohio, and while there, their daughters Patricia and Michelle were born. In 1969, they moved back to New England and settled in Fryeburg, Maine.

In addition to helping Leo establish and run a successful CPA firm, and raising their five children, Ginny was an example of love, faith, and service to all who knew her. There are too many examples to list them all, but we believe one of the things she was most proud of was serving as a founding member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Fryeburg. She and Leo were part of the core group that established and built the church building.

Ginny had an amazing level of faith in the spirit of God and his works. Throughout her life she was an active member of the parish, serving as a Eucharistic Minister. Ginny was also involved in organizations like Cursillo, Kairos prison ministry, and in the beginning of the Hospice movement in Maine. She was a longtime member of the board for Bridgton Hospital.

After selling the firm in Maine, Ginny and Leo indulged in traveling the world; visiting China, Africa, Australia, Russia, Europe, and South America. In the year 2000, they purchased a second home in Palm Beach Leisureville. They immediately became active community members, with Ginny joining COPS, the Recreation Committee, The New England Club, and the Ladies Golf League. She was also an active Mah Jongg player.

Every summer, they would always return to their beloved house on Highland Lake in Bridgton, and to their friends and loved ones.

Ginny was a hugger. Often when she was introduced to a person, she would say, “I’m Ginny and I give hugs.” Then you would be enveloped in one of the best embraces ever. She was a woman who was always on the move, either taking Leo around town or running somewhere to help out a friend or family member. Everyone could feel her energy and love of life and love of family. She would constantly talk about her kids and grandkids, often in front of them, making them roll their eyes.

Ginny was predeceased by her parents; brother Philip Coady Jr.; sister Marilyn Tufano; and grandson William Peterson. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Leo, daughters Suzanne Roberts and Kathleen Peterson, son Leo Grondin Jr., daughters Patricia Falls and Michelle Tyne, and seven grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Betsy Brickley; sister-in law Judith Coady and brother-in-law Rosario Tufano.

A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 11 a.m., at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Boynton Beach, Fla. Another celebration of her life and her burial will take place in Bridgton, Maine, in the spring. In lieu of flowers, the family would request donations to The Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine, or to a charity of your choice.

To leave a condolence message and view the obituary, go to the website for Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home at www.scobeecombsbowdenfuneralhome.com

tools for turning my creative vision into powerful modes of expression. For me, these modes of expression most often take the forms of drawings, paintings, writing, musical compositions and recordings. Though they differ in form, they are rarely unrelated to me. Rather, they are different sections of the same dream tapestry that begins to connect in often unexpected ways as my work deepens.”

Between 2001 and 2016, Kobrenski traveled extensively in West Africa to study traditional music with master musicians such as Famoudou Konaté, Sayon Camara, Nansady Keïta, and other musicians of the region. In Guinea, he continues his studies of the Fula flute (tambin) with a master

of the Malinké flute tradition, Lanciné Condé.

“My artwork and music are a means for me to tell stories about the diverse world in which we live,” Kobrenski said. “I have traveled well off the beaten path to find these stories, and I am pleased to share them with you in my projects and latest artwork. My hope is that they can add something of value or interest to what it means to be human, and alive, on this magnificent Earth.”

The Goldberg Gallery is open to the public on Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m. and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Fridays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Saturdays.

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Pelletier appointed TCMHS manager LEWISTON — Jennifer Pelletier LCPC, CCS of Poland has assumed a Program Manager position at TriCounty Mental Health Services (TCMHS) after exceeding expectations as Program Clinical Supervisor of Community Based Services and Outpatient Counseling in Oxford Hills and Bridgton. Catherine R. Ryder, CEO, says, “We’ve watched Jennifer shine in her role over the past few years, and feel she will be an excellent addition to our senior leadership team. We look forward to working closely with her, to expand and enhance the clinical care we provide to the people of Maine.”

Ms. Pelletier will now be overseeing Behavioral Health Homes for the agency in Lewiston, Bridgton, Oxford, Farmington, and Rumford, as well as outpatient services in both Oxford and Bridgton. She will strive to ensure that high-quality services are delivered in the most efficient and fiscally-responsible manner.

Jennifer earned Bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Trinity College and a Masters’ degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University.

She has been with TCMHS since 2013, working as a Multi-Systemic

Therapist, providing family-orientated, home-based therapy for children, adolescents. and families affected by emotional and behavioral difficulties.

She is also a valued committee member of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Oxford County.

The TCMHS mission is to offer hope to the people of Maine by providing trauma informed, integrated services that promote whole health and wellness. TCMHS is a 401(c)(3) nonprofit federally qualified community mental health center with nine service sites for children, adults, and families throughout Western Maine.

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Let’s Go! Healthy Choices for children NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — Let’s Go!, a nationally recognized childhood obesity prevention program, honored 10 schools, seven outof-school programs, four child care programs, and three health care practices in the Mount Washington Valley for making a posi-

tive impact on children’s health by implementing the program’s five evidence-based strategies to increase healthy eating and active living.

The sites were recognized with certificates on Nov. 19 at The Legends Room at Eastern Slope Inn in North Conway.

The program aims to make it easier for children to eat well and be active by limiting or eliminating sugary drinks and promoting drinking water, not using food as a reward, and limiting unhealthy choices for snacks and celebrations.

The sites also provide

opportunities for daily ticipation in the school physical activity outside lunch program. of recess.

Introduced in 2012, The Let’s Go! model the Let’s Go! recognition is an ideal partnership program identifies and throughout the commu- celebrates schools, outnity because it works. of-school programs, and From Let’s Go! To The child care programs for Library at Conway Public their role in improving Library, to yoga in the the health of all children. classroom, healthy cook- The program focuses ing classes for families, on sustainable change. and walking classrooms, Let’s Go! also recognizit is having a real impact. es school cafeterias and This year it will expand health care practices for to SAU9 schools and the role they play in helpMadison and Freedom ing kids make healthy in SAU13, supporting choices. A listing of all simple, low-and-no-cost recognized sites can be based in Norway but with changes in the lunchroom found at https://sites.letsa globalocal focus. Its to promote nutritious go.org/ mission is to spark inte- choices and improve pargration into dance and the arts, locally and globally, one step at a time. It provides an educational dance platform for creative expression, cultural exchange, and collaboration at home and abroad.

Learn more about NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — STAY MWV Cottage St. Creative (Supporting the Active Young Professionals of the Exchange at www.

MWV) is excited to be honored with a Community http://artmovesBenefit night at Flatbread Company in North Conway, dance.com/index.

N.H. on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Flatbread’s Community php?page=project-2 Benefit Nights are just one of the many ways that For more information Flatbread Company gives back to the community. On on the Hannaford Helps the evening of Feb. 4, they will donate a portion of Reusable Bag Program, every pizza sold — dine in or take out — to STAY visit hannaford.bags4myMWV. cause.com STAY MWV’s mission is to attract and retain a vibrant young professional population in the Mt. Washington Valley. Their Student Loan Assistance Program helps area young professionals pay back their loans and put roots here in the Mt. Washington Valley. $5 for students and children.

This program puts a new twist on what is thought of They are also available as typical higher education scholarships. Instead of online at mwamconcerts. frontloading scholarships on high school students com. The box office opens leaving the Valley, the STAY MWV program invests at 6 p.m. and the doors will in student loan repayment as young professionals are open at 6:30 p.m. North living and working in the valley. Now in its fifth year, Windham Union Church is STAY MWV hopes that by helping young residents located at 723 Roosevelt with their student loan payments, they are supporting Trail in Windham. For their ability to stay in the Mt. Washington Valley for more information please the long term. Please join Flatbread on Tuesday, Feb. call 892-6142 or e-mail 4 to support this cause. Raffles and more information MWAMconcerts@gmail. on their programs will be available. com

Hannaford Helps Cottage Street Creative Exchange

NORWAY — Cottage St. Creative Exchange has been selected as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program for the month of February.

The Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program, which launched in April 2014, benefits local community organizations aiming to make a difference in communities where shoppers live and work. Cottage St. Creative Exchange was selected as the program’s February beneficiary at the Hannaford in Oxford.

Cottage St. Creative Exchange will receive

$1 from each $2.50 reusable Community Bag purchased at this location during the month.

“We’re all very surprised and excited to be chosen as the February recipient. Every bit helps and is always appreciated,” said Darlene Dadian-Gray, president of Cottage St. Creative Exchange. “One hundred percent of the donations will be used to ensure we can continue collaborating with dancers and musicians to bring performing arts to a small town in Western Maine.

Cottage St. Creative Exchange is a nonprofit

(Continued from Page 5A) seven seasons, MWAM provided over $65,000 for mission support to the church and other community organizations. Bold Riley has chosen to support Windham Neighbors Helping Neighbors with the community proceeds

from this concert. Since it began in 2007, Windham Neighbors Helping Neighbors has provided one-time emergency fuel assistance to people in need throughout the community.

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Cumberland County [is] one of the few government entities still on the calendar year budget.”

He redirected his question to the board.

“I need to know how you want me to budget for that.

Are we going to do that in one lump sum, or in two or three or five years,” he said.

Grattelo expressed concerns that if the town paid upfront, using its reserves, and then it would be financially strapped in the event of an emergency. Plus, the town would lose out on earning interest on its cash flow, he said.

Caron agreed.

“We have to look at a multi-year option. We have to think of what’s best for the town. Taking a half million hit upfront — that is going to hurt this community,” Caron said. “If we can spread it out over five years at a low interest rate, [we should]. We cannot take a $400,000 hit. That is ridiculous.”

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BRIDGTON Fri., Jan. 31 — Diabetes self-management program, 1 – 3 p.m., Bridgton Hospital. FMI 647-6064.

Mon., Feb. 3 — Socrates Cafe, 6:15 p.m., Community Center, Depot Street. Topic: How do we define success?, moderated by Larry Flaherty.

Light refreshments provided. FMI 583-6957.

Tues., Feb. 4 — Diabetes self-management program, 1 – 3 p.m., Bridgton Hospital. FMI 647-6064.

Thurs., Feb. 6 — Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., Community Center.

Speaker: Sage Peterson, CEO Canuvo Medical Cannibas Dispensary, “A Conversation about Cannibas.” FMI carjmad@hotmail.com Sat., Feb. 8 — Starting and Growing Herbs workshop, 10 a.m. – noon, Bridgton Public Library.

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Sat., Feb. 8 — SoulCollage with Heather MacLeod, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

CASCO Tues., Feb. 4 — Ukulele class for kids, 5:30 – 6:15 p.m., Casco Public Library, 5 Leach Hill Rd. FMI 627-4541.

DENMARK Fri., Jan. 31 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, easy hike, Cave Mountain (1,350 ft.), Bartlett, N.H.; arduous hike, Mount Tremont (3,371 ft.), Crawford Notch, N.H. Meet at Denmark Congregational

The Stone Mountain Arts Center Address is located at 695 Dugway Rd. in Brownfield. For more information about the concert and venue, and to purchase tickets call the box office at 935-7292 or go to www.stonemountainartscenter.com

Church 8 a.m. FMI 7562247.

Fri., Feb. 7 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, moderate hike, Doublehead Mountain (3,053 ft.), Jackson, N.H. Meet at Denmark Congregational Church 8 a.m. FMI 7562247.

FRYEBURG Thurs., Jan. 30 — “Porgy and Bess” opera lecture by Joe De Vito, 3 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, 18 Bradley St., Fryeburg Academy campus. Free and open to the public.

FMI 935-9232.

Sat., Feb. 1 — The Met Live in HD, “Porgy and Bess” by George Gershwin, directed by James Robinson, conducted by David Robertson, 1 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, 18 Bradley St., Fryeburg, on the Fryeburg Academy campus. $26 adults, $23 seniors, $18 students. FMI and tickets www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac or 9359232.

HARRISON Thurs., Jan. 30 — Recycling Reform presentation by the Natural Resources Council of Maine, 6 p.m., Harrison Village Library. Free and open to public. FMI 5832960.

Tues., Feb 4 — Senior luncheon, Community Room. Doors open 11 a.m., lunch served at noon.

Menu: spaghetti and meatballs followed by dessert and bingo.

RAYMOND Sat., Feb. 8 — Mollyockett Chorus concert, “50s Music and Memories.”

7 p.m., Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St. Refreshments

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INTERVALE, N.H. — The new Winter Entertainment Series at the Theater in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way in Intervale, N.H., will be on Saturdays through April 6.

The Theater in the Wood will also welcome new artists to the area such as the Chad Hollister Band, the John Lackard Blues Band, and the bluegrass/hip-hop phenomena Gangstagrass! Be sure to check out an Evening of Ice and Dancing on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21 and 22, featuring an Ice Bar provided by Ice Breakers Carving as well as a live DJ. Tickets for these events can be purchased online or at the door the day of the performance. Members of Believe in Books Literacy Foundation save $5 on all ticket purchases.

See the full lineup, learn more about each event, and buy tickets at www.theaterinthewood.org

provided by Windham High School Katahdin program students. $10 suggested donation. FMI www.raymondvillagelibrary.org/raa-events/ WATERFORD Sat., Feb. 1 — Roast pork supper, homemade pies for dessert, 5 – 6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, 5 Kezar Rd. (near Melby’s store). $10 adult, $5 children 6 – 16, under 5 free. Proceeds benefit Waterford World’s Fair.

FMI 890-7669 or 8948185.

AREA EVENTS Thurs., Jan. 30 — 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. 31 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night, 6 – 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway. A night of fun and games. Chem-free, family-friendly.

Free refreshments. FMI 4613093 (leave message) or aaturnleft3@gmail.com Sat., Feb. 1 — Drum circle, beginners 10 a.m.

– noon, advanced 1 – 2 p.m., Deering Memorial Community Center, 39 Main St., South Paris.

Potluck lunch at noon.

Sponsored by Teresia Reiki, supported by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. FMI 890-2177 or 312-9955.

Tues., Feb. 4 — Woman’s cancer support group, 12 – 1:30 p.m., Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, 199 Main St., Norway. Bring a bag lunch or snack. FMI Jeanne 744-6173.

Wed., Feb. 5 — 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., Feb. 6 — 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.

Sat., Feb. 8 — Wellness Share, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Deering Memorial Community Center, 39 Main St., South Paris.

Reiki, massage, reflexology, polarity. Potluck lunch at noon, bring a dish if you wish. Sponsored by Teresia Reiki, supported by the CRCWM. FMI call 890-2177 or 312-9955.

Sat., Feb. 8 — Music with a Mission presents Bold Riley, 7 p.m., North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Windham. $12 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students and children.

FMI 892-6142 or e-mail MWAMconcerts@gmail. com Wed., Feb. 12 — 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.

Due to the number of local events happening in our active communities, and available space, we have removed the Ongoing Weekly events in the printed paper.

Because these events are important to all of us, please find the complete listing, online, every week at www.bridgton.com

10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and catch a horse drawn wagon ride between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided by Spurr’s Corner Church from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Make & Take crafts and cookie decorating sponsored by East Otisfield Free Baptist Church will take place in the Town Office from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and registration for the cardboard sled race is at 2 p.m., with the race starting at 2:30 p.m.

Round the day off with an Italian themed dinner and raffles from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Community Hall to benefit the Otisfield Community

School Playground Fund.

Additional donations to the playground fund can be sent to the Otisfield Community School, 416 Powhatan Rd., Otisfield, ME (checks payable to “OCS” with “playground fund” on the memo line).

All events are free, donations are greatly appreciated. The carnival is family-friendly for the whole community, adults and children alike. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all events. For more information check the town website or call Noreen Edwards at 6277033 or e-mail edwarn@ fairpoint.net

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College Transitions advising: Work with an advisor who will support you through the transition into college.

These services included one-on-one support, college and career guidance, financial planning and skills development.

College Success class: A blended learning, one credit class that will focus on essentials skills a successful college student needs — time management, decision-making strategies, financial literacy and academic readiness. Required for Southern Maine Community College and Central Maine CC — take with us and it is tuition-free.

Accuplacer prep: Work with an instructor on skills to prepare you to successfully take your Accuplacer placement tests to prepare for or enter college level classes.

Call Adult Ed to set up an appointment to meet with our college and career advisor! Tel. 207-627-4291 Website: lakeregion.fryeburg-maineadulted.org

M&D workshop

CONWAY, N.H. — M&D at Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse is pleased to announce it will hold its Freedom Through Improv workshop on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m., at 2760 White Mountain Highway in North Conway.

The workshop will be led by M&D veteran Rich Russo, who will highlight how to sharpen acting skills while staying “out of your head” during performances and avoiding emotional roadblocks, all in an atmosphere of fun and acceptance. There is a $10 suggested donation to attend. To register for the workshop, visit www.mdplayhouse.com, e-mail info@mdplayhouse.com, or call the box office at (603) 733-5275.

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The menu features ham, baked beans, coleslaw, rolls, beverages and delicious homemade pies. Bring your friends to this traditional New England supper and celebrate with great food, fun conversation, and good fellowship. All are welcome! Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchased at the church, from church members, or at the door on the night of the event. If a snow storm impedes travel on Feb. 14, the supper will AREA EVENTS, Page 9A

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OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Volunteer Firefighter Association and community members invite everyone to a Frozen Winter Wonderland Carnival on Saturday, Feb. 15.

Start preparing for the carnival a week ahead of time on Sunday, Feb. 9, while building cardboard sleds for the race from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Otisfield Community Hall.

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Shemekia Copeland never holds back.

Her instantly recognizable voice — capable of being sultry, assertive and roaring — delivers every song with unparalleled honesty and passion. Her new album from Alligator Records, America’s Child — produced by Americana Instrumentalist of the Year Will Kimbrough (who also plays guitar on the album) — confidently announces an electrifying new chapter in her constantly evolving story.

Shemekia never disappoints so don’t miss this chance to hear her live in concert!

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‘Porgy and Bess’ Live in HD

FRYEBURG — The latest offering in the Metropolitan Opera’s Emmy and Peabody Award-winning “Live in HD” series at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center in Fryeburg is The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 1 p.m. Since 2006, the Met’s live cinema transmissions have brought world-class opera productions to more than 2,200 theaters in over 70 countries around the world.

Porgy and Bess, one of America’s favorite operas, returns to the Met for the first time since 1990 in a new production by director James Robinson in his company debut. America’s “folk opera,” as the 1935 creators described it, tells the story of disabled beggar Porgy, sung by Eric Owens, and his love for the drug-addicted Bess, portrayed by Angel Blue.

James Robinson’s stylish production transports audiences to Catfish Row on the Charleston waterfront, vibrant with the music, dancing, emotion, and heartbreak of its inhabitants.

Infused with the timeless melodies of the much-loved classics Summertime, It Ain’t Necessarily So, Bess, You Is My Woman Now, I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin,” and My Man’s Gone Now, the new co-production with English National Opera and Dutch National Opera was hailed as a triumph at its premiere in London earlier this year. “If you’re going to stage Gershwin’s opera, this is how,” raved The Guardian.

Local opera enthusiast Joe De Vito will present his ongoing Opera Lecture Series focused on Porgy and Bess on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 3 p.m. in the LHE/PAC seminar room. The series is geared toward music lovers and opera aficionados looking for insights while preparing to attend the Metropolitan Opera “Live in HD” broadcast. During each session, De Vito guides attendees through the upcoming production and includes an analysis of the plot and musical composition with detailed

Area Events (Continued from Page 8A) be held on the following Friday, Feb. 21.

Denmark book group

DENMARK — On Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 6:30 p.m., all are invited to join the Denmark Library Book Group in the library, 121 E. Main St. in Denmark, for a discussion of the novel Sold on Monday by Christina McMorris. A scrawled sign on a farmhouse porch, peddling young siblings, captures the desperation sweeping the country in 1931. It’s an era of breadlines, bank runs, and impossible choices. For struggling reporter Ellis Reed, the consequences of his article are devastating in ways he never imagined. Everyone is welcome — even if you have not read the book. Books are available to borrow from the library. For more information call 452-2200.

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Porgy and Bess stars Eric Owens and Angel Blue excerpts of the music. The lectures are free and open to the public.

The Feb. 1 simulcast will run approximately three hours and 30 minutes with one intermission. Tickets are $26 for adults, $23 for seniors, and $18 for students. Preorder online at www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac, or call the box office at 9359232. The LHE/PAC is located at 18 Bradley St. in Fryeburg, on the campus of Fryeburg Academy.

CASCO — Casco, Naples, and Raymond will hold their Republican caucuses on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Casco Community Center in Casco Village.

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Setup on Battle day is between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Doors will open to the public at 1 p.m., and tasting will run until 3:30 p.m., followed by the presentation of awards. The winner in the Professional category receives a $350 cash award, while the top Home baker earns $150 and the Teen winner takes home $50. A prize is also given to the Child baker champ.

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Meanwhile melt the butter in a kettle or Dutch oven. Add onion, caraway seeds, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent (8 – 10 minutes). Add celery, carrots, and cabbage, plus 2 cups of the cooking liquid from the potatoes and beets. Cover and cook over medium heat until all vegetables are tender (another 8 – 10 minutes).

Add the remaining ingredients (including the potato and beet water), cover, and simmer for at least 15 minutes more.

Taste to adjust seasonings, serve hot, topped with sour cream or yogurt and a light dusting of chopped dill.

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Out for a hike

Senior Rambles Hiking Trips & Tips

by Allen Crabtree

Winter at Mt. Tom

It was one of those pictureperfect winter days that we remember for a long time.

Blue skies, not too cold, and a fresh foot or so of fluffy snow to crunch under our snowshoes. The Denmark Mountain Hikers had planned a hike to the Back Pond Preserve for our last Friday (Jan. 24) hike, but Leigh Hayes reminded me that the two trailhead parking lots are not plowed and there is only room for one car to park along the narrow camp road there. We changed the hike to Mount Tom in Fryeburg, a mountain we have climbed seven times before. Our last climb was in January 2015 on the Old Trail to the summit.

This time, we opted to climb the Nature Conservancy trail up the West Ridge, one that we had done only once, in April 2016, so this would be

our first winter climb on it.

Mount Tom rises spectacularly above the Saco River east of Fryeburg with prominent cliffs on its east and south sides towering above Route 302. At only 1,073 feet, it is not large as mountains go, but it is an easy climb and close to home.

When we climbed the Old Trail in January 2015, we noticed that there was a new trail, which began just west of the summit ledges.

The trail looked like it had only been recently marked out, with the red surveyor ribbons still on the trees and no trail junction signs or trail markers on the trees. Then, there were no tracks in the snow to show that it had been used and I didn’t know how far, or where, it went. We passed taking it at the time.

We subsequently learned that

PHOTO OP — Denmark Mountain Hiker Mary Lou Moulton and her son, Robert, at the summit of Mount Tom. (Photo by Allen Crabtree) the Nature Conservancy had acquired a large block of land stretching from the Saco River to the summit of Mount Tom and had cut a new trail up the west ridge of the mountain.

We took it first in April 2016 and vowed to come back for a winter ascent.

The temperature was a nippy 18 degrees when we climbed over the hard, icy ridge at the edge of Menotomy Road that the plows had left.

Although the trailhead parking lot was not plowed, the town plows had pushed back the banks to allow several cars to park along the road. Eleven hikers car pooled from the

Denmark Church, and met two other hikers at the trailhead. Everyone donned snowshoes and Robert Moulton led the group breaking trail and following cross country ski tracks for part of the way.

The Nature Conservancy routed trail through the hardwood and hemlock forest, passing an impressive stone cliff and crossing a snowmobile trail twice. The trail is fairly level with small ups and downs until the second snowmobile trail crossing when it starts to climb more steeply up to the summit.

The snow covering the woods was silent witness to many animal tracks along the trail. In addition to many deer tracks and areas near the summit where they had dug up the oak and beech leaves looking for food, we saw tracks left by fox, coyote, squirrels, turkeys and possibly even a pterodactyl! Figuring out what every track was made the hike go very quickly. I had listed the hike to the summit on this trail at 1.4 miles, but Paul’s instrument recorded 1.8 miles, which felt about right and matched the time it took to climb there.

We left the trailhead at 8:45 a.m., arriving at the summit at 10:25 a.m., after 90 minutes of hiking. After sharing Rick’s cookies and taking the group photo, we headed back down at 11:05 a.m., arriving CELLAR HOLE — Denmark Mountain Hiker Tina Estes discovered this old at the trailhead at 12:30 p.m., farmhouse cellar hole on the West Ridge Trail to Mount Tom. (Photo by Amy Morton) after 85 minutes of hiking.

Paul showed that the hike to the summit was 1.8 miles, for a 3.6-mile roundtrip hike.

THE WEST RIDGE TRAIL passes some interesting rock formations.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree) Temperature had warmed to nearly 40 degrees and the snow started to get soft and “clump” under some of the snowshoes.

Mount Tom in Oxford County, Fryeburg, Maine Difficulty – Easy Trail distance to the summit (one way) – approximately 0.8 miles on the old trail, 1.8 miles on the conservancy West Ridge trail Hiking time to the summit (one way) – half hour; 1½ hour depending on the trail taken Elevation – 1,073 feet Vertical gain – 578 feet Coordinates – 44o 02’ 30” N 70o 55’ 00” W / 44.10567; -71.094Topo Map- USGS Fryeburg Directions to the old trailhead – Take US Route 302 East from Fryeburg and turn left onto Menotomy Road.

Follow Menotomy Road for 2.3 miles to the Menotomy Road Cemetery on the right.

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January 30, 2020, The Bridgton News, Page 1B

UP AND OVER — Livia DeVries (middle) of Fryeburg Academy clears an early hurdle during last Friday’s Week 4 meet held at the University of Southern Maine’s field house in Gorham.

(Rivet Photos)

TAKING FLIGHT in the long jump is Lake Region’s Nick Peterson.

Indoor Results

CLEARING THE BAR and capturing first place in the high jump is Lake Region’s Erik Christiansen.

• LR: Siebert • FA: Three earns state slot steal spotlight Highlights from the Lake Region varsity indoor track & field meet last Friday at the University of Southern Maine field house in Gorham were two automatic state qualifiers: Mackenzie Siebert in the 55 meters and Erik Christiansen in the high jump.

Mackenzie Siebert earned a return trip to the state meet with a winning time in the 55 meters at 7.90 seconds, just 0.02 off her personal record (PR).

“We rested her a lot this week with a sore hamstring.

Maybe the rest did some good,” Lake Region Coach Mark Snow said. “The hamstring was a bit tight after the race so we scratched her from the rest of the meet.

Getting the state automatic mark takes a bit of pressure off. I know Mackenzie did not like taking the time off.

Now, she can fully treat the hamstring knowing she has LAKER INDOOR, Page 4B

Twenty-three Fryeburg Academy indoor track & field athletes made the trip to the University of Southern Maine field house in Gorham this past Friday with the FA girls finishing sixth of eight schools with 44 points and the FA boys coming home seventh out of eight with 31 points.

Bridget O’Neil had a fantastic meet starting with lowering her 55-meter dash time to 8.52. Coach Corinn Hope has Bridget race the 55m as a wake-up call to get her body engaged for the 400 meters. When the 400 meters came around, Bridget was ready to go, not only winning but lowering her best to a state qualifying 1:07.12.

“I can’t say enough about this young lady. Bridget is a senior and for some reason this is her first year of track and field. Not only is she gifted athletically, but she is always at practice, is attentive and puts effort into the workouts,” RAIDER INDOOR, Page 4B

STRIDE FOR STRIDE DOWN THE HOME STRETCH in their respective races are Lake Region’s Rebecca Roy (left) in the 200 meters, which she placed eighth overall, and Abigail Hewes of Fryeburg Academy (right photo) who was edged out by Greely’s Charlotte Taylor in the 800 meters.

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WMC INDOOR TRACK WEEK 4 GIRLS: Greely 140, Gray-NG 115, Freeport 113, Cape Elizabeth 93, Traip Academy 55, Fryeburg Academy 44, Lake Region 41, North Yarmouth Academy 10 JR 55 Meters: 1. Marcella Hesser, Cape, 8.14 9. Payton Klein, LR, 8.59 12. Nyla Charest, FA, 8.64 15. Caitlin Ross, LR, 8.71 17. Luna Barrionuevo, FA, 8.73 22. Madison Foreman, FA, 8.85 36. Savannah Huggins, LR, 9.47 37. Madison Pond, LR, 9.50 38. Caileigh Crowe, FA, 9.54 39. Rachel Lake, LR, 9.56 (PR) 43. Kate Akeley, LR, 9.95 JR 200 Meters: 1. Lia Traficonti, Greely, 29.23 8. Nyla Charest, FA, 31.89 11. Luna Barrionuevo, FA, 32.40 15. Caitlin Ross, LR, 32.78 (PR) 16. Madison Foreman, FA, 33.73 20. Hope Duffy, FA, 34.74 21. Caileigh Crowe, FA, 34.92 22. Savannah Huggins, LR, 35.51 23. Rachel Lake, LR, 35.87 (PR) JR 400 Meters: 1. Leah Plummer, LR, 1:05.32 (PR) JR High Jump: 1. Leah Plummer, LR, 4-8 JR 55 Hurdles: 1. Olivia Marsanskis, Greely, 10.13 4. Livia DeVries, FA, 10.83 9. Ella Baptista, FA, 11.46 10. Payton Klein, LR, 11.50 (PR) 12. Kate Akeley, LR, 12.58 JR 4X200 Relay: 1. Freeport 2:03.63; 3. Fryeburg Academy 2:16.31; 4. Lake Region 2:17.40 JR Shot Put: 1. Lorenza Piper, GNG, 31-2.50 5. Ella Baptista, FA, 22-7.75 10. Caitlin Ross, LR, 19-8.50 10. Madison Pond, LR, 19-8.50 SR 55 Meters: 1. Mackenzie Siebert, LR, 7.90 2. Jenn L’Hommedieu, FA, 8.05 9. Bridget O’Neil, FA, 8.52 10. Julia Murch, LR, 8.56 11. Delaney Meserve, LR, 8.59 12. Kaitlyn Plummer, LR, 8.65 (PR) 20. Isabella Wears, LR, 8.87 23. Rebecca Roy, LR, 9.07 27. Victoria Hayes, FA, 9.26 37. Cierra Grover, LR, 10.25 SR 200 Meters: 1. Emma Abbott, Freeport, 28.12 5. Jenn L’Hommedieu, FA, 29.61 8. Rebecca Roy, LR, 32.47 (PR) 12. Sophie Kummer, FA, 33.50 13. Victoria Hayes, FA, 33.68 SR 400 Meters: 1. Bridget O’Neil, FA, 1:07.12 SR 55 Hurdles: 1. Sydney Auclair, Traip, 9.76 3. Kaitlyn Plummer, LR, 11.72 SR Shot Put: 1. Zoe Barnes, GNG, 36-2.75 13. Emerson Dinsmore, LR, 22-2.25 17. Ellery Hunt, LR, 20-2 19. Delaney Meserve, LR, 19-11 20. Madison Martin, LR, 19-0.50 22. Cierra Grover, LR, 18-1 800 Meters: 1. Charlotte Taylor, Greely, 2:35.40 2. Abigail Hewes, FA, 2:35.60 7. Hope Duffy, FA, 2:56.09 WEEK 4, Page 5B

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Alli Vogel continues to be a leader for both the Lake Region girls’ and boys’ alpine ski team.

“She has perfect participation and gives 110% at all times,” Laker Co-Coach Scott Davis said. “She skis strong and solid and as a result never fails to finish and scores valuable points for the team.”

Co-Coach Scott Cushing added, “Alli has demonstrated consistent results, as well as strong leadership characteristics.

Alli supports her team members on and off the ski hill. In regards to racing, Alli has placed between first and fifth in each of the events that have been held. Along with her skiing achievements, Alli also maintains an above average grade point.”

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Alli is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.”

Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability, and academic good standing. Recipients receive a specially-designed T-shirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber.

Name: Alli Vogel Year in School: Junior Hometown: Bridgton Parents: Jen and Ryan Vogel

As a freshman, sophomore and now a junior, Logan Davis has been Lake Region alpine skiing’s top point scorer, always in the run for a Top 3 finish.

Logan brings more than just talent to the slopes.

“He sets the bar for the competition and can always be counted on for an exciting performance,” said Laker Coach Scott Davis.

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

Name: Logan Davis Year in School: Junior Hometown: Bridgton Parents: Scott and Stephanie Davis Sports you play: Soccer, alpine skiing, baseball School organizations: National Honor Society Q. Why did you choose to ski alpine? My dad raced in high school so from a very young age, I was racing.

Q. What is the most difficult part of ski racing? The mental aspect.

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Regional sports

Hoop countdown commences

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer He didn’t call it a “playoff game,” but Coach Paul True knew his players understood the importance of their game against Lincoln Academy.

Sitting in #10, the Lakers were looking up at LA as the final playoff seed, if the regular season ended last Wednesday.

If the Lakers, who missed the tourney a year ago, had any chance to make a late claim to that final slot, they needed a win over Lincoln.

“I think everybody realizes it (this game was like a playoff). Certainly, it wasn’t anything we discussed. We are at the point now where every game is critical for us to bring our best effort,” Coach True said.

Give the Lakers a “A” for effort, as well as final result. Playing gritty defense and getting timely shooting from guard Shauna Hancock (game-high 19 points, including four 3-pointers) the Lakers downed Lincoln (7-6) 45-27 to stay alive in the playoff hunt.

“I thought ball movement for the most part was a lot better. I also thought we got more transition looks than what we have been getting.

We didn’t always finish, but we got good looks,” Coach True said. “I would have loved for us to attack the rim a little bit more, but we shared the basketball, got open shots and kids took them. The kids brought really good energy and a focus. It helped our performance for 32 minutes.”

Although the Lakers moved the ball well on the offensive end to start the game, they fell behind 12-10 thanks to 3-of-14 shooting from the floor. A good sign, however, was LR turned the ball over just twice.

“I thought kids coming into the game played with a lot of energy. It was great to see,” said Coach True, noting that the make-up game had an early start and fan turnout was slim. “We made a significant difference in the number of turnovers we had. We had 10 to 12 less turnovers tonight, which means 10 to 12 more

FOULED ON THE DRIVE is Lake Region’s Bella Russo during last week’s make-up contest against Lincoln Academy. The Lakers landed a good win, but find themselves falling short on points to reach the tournament unless they manage a major upset down the stretch.

(Rivet Photo) possessions and more shots.

That’s what we need to continue to do, take care of the basketball, take good shots and play hard.”

Hancock provide a muchneeded spark, knocking down a pair of 3-pointers and dishing a well-placed pass to center Elle Hall for a lay-up as the Lakers built a 24-19 halftime lead.

The Laker “D” was a big part of the turnaround as Lincoln shot just 3-of-12 from the floor, and didn’t take a foul shot over the first 16 minutes. Coach True couldn’t say enough about the play of reserves — Bri Sargent, Nevaeh Stewart, Eleina Sturk, Kelsey Gerry and Bella Russo — off the bench, who held LA in check.

The third quarter proved pivotal.

While both teams were ice cold shooting the rock, LR was a tad bit better, and it was a game changer.

LR shot 2-of-13, but both buckets were huge. The 3-pointers by Melissa Mayo and Hancock were the only field goals of the quarter.

Lincoln was 0-for-12, and

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avoided a goose egg as Paige Lafrenaye sank 1-of-2 foul shots with 2:49 left in the period.

“Thankfully, we really defended because we went on a stretch ourselves, for about five minutes, without a basket. We got decent looks, but they were all from about 20-feet away. Defensively, we played pretty solid for most of the night,” Coach True said.

“We wanted to key on their shooters (24 is a very accurate 3-point shooter). We played a lot more zone to try to keep the ball out of the paint and stop them from penetrating. Overall, our energy was pretty good.”

Hancock helped deliver the knockout punch when she

dropped a 3-pointer to start the quarter and finished the frame with 10 points.

“Shauna really stepped up for us as a leader. She made some big shots and got us going in the third quarter. She made some super passes, and controlled the ball when we were in time-and-score situations. She played like a leader tonight,” Coach True said.

Liz Smith delivered a dagger, knocking down a 3-pointer as the Laker lead swelled to 38-22. LR spent the rest of the night at the foul line, where they had okay success, going 7-of-12.

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Hoop countdown commences with an 18-9 run and closed the game with a 20-8 spurt to down the host Lakers 63-45.

Shauna Hancock was high LR scorer with 17 points (two treys). Other scorers were Liz Smith 7, Brianna Sargent 5, Shelby Sheldrick 4, Melissa Mayo 4, Bella Russo 3 (trey), Nevaeh Stewart 3 and Kelsey Gerry 2.

Up next: At 5-10, the Lakers are #10 in Class B South, 11 tourney points out of the final playoff spot.

Mathematically, they are still in the hunt, but will need a big time upset. Left on the schedule is a trip to Poland (4-11) on Friday at 6:30 p.m. and two home games to close out, Tuesday against Cape Elizabeth (7-8, holder of the final tourney spot) at 6:30 p.m. and Freeport (top ranked, 12-3) on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

Tough week for Lakers

It wasn’t the week Coach Ryan Martin was looking for from his Laker boys’ team.

LR started well with a 55-37 thumping at Lincoln Academy as Derek Langadas netted a game-high 20 points (a trey and seven from the line).

Like a number of games, the Lakers started quick, building a 17-8 lead and lead by 11 at halftime. The Lakers pulled away with a 16-6 run in the third.

LR scorers were: Evan Willey 15, Jacob Stone 12 (six from the line), Ethan McMurray 3 (trey), Jason Harlow 2, Isaac Holland 2, Christian Attwood 1.

• Slow start at GNG. The Lakers dug themselves a 15-4 hole to start Friday’s road game, and never quite was able to recover against the Patriots (9-5), losing 70-56.

Jacob Stone hit for a game-high 23 points (three treys) and Evan Willey netted 21 points for a big 1-2 punch.

But, there wasn’t enough punch. Derek Langadas had 4 points, Noah Duprey 3 (trey), Liam Grass 3 and Isaac Holland 2.

• Bagshaw lights it up.

For the first 16 minutes, the Lakers did a pretty good job bottling up Greely’s Logan Bagshaw. He scored just five points. Yet, the Rangers enjoyed a 27-17 halftime lead.

Bad news for the Lakers, Bagshaw dominated the second half. He scored 22 points to lead Greely (12-3) to a 79-54 win.

LR lost each quarter. If there was a silver lining, it was the shooting effort by sophomore guard Noah Duprey, who canned a pair of treys and finished with a team-best 14 points. Derek Langadas and Jacob Stone each contributed 11, while Evan Willey had 5, Liam Grass 4, Jason Harlowe 4, Christian Attwood 3, Ethan McMurray 2.

Up next: At 6-9, the Lakers slid in the Heals to #5. Games remaining: home tonight, Thursday against Poland at 7 p.m., at Cape Elizabeth Tuesday at 7 p.m., and home against Freeport next Thursday at 7 p.m.

FA boys hold off Capers

Coach Sedge Saunders felt his Raiders played “really well” for 28 minutes Friday night against Cape Elizabeth (4-10).

Problem is, the game is 32 minutes.

Up 33-20 entering the final quarter, the Raiders managed to barely weather the Cape storm — a 21-9 fourth quarter

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rally — to pull out a 42-41 win at Wadsworth Arena.

“We held Cape under 20 going into the fourth quarter... that’s impressive. It’s not easy playing with a lead but we had our chances to put them away and didn’t. I give Cape credit they kept battling and hit some tough shots,” Coach Saunders said. “I thought we did a great job not breaking down defensively especially considering Cape had 20 to 30 seconds each possession.

They are very disciplined and we were still able to maintain our defensive intensity and focus. I also thought we were much better handling their pressure.”

Armel Maloji paced the FA attack with 16 points, while Bobby Hallam added 12. Other scroers were: Eloi Terracabras 5, Ethan Bain 3 (trey), Eli Mahan 3, Kyle Littlefield 3 (trey).

“Eloi played very well for us and Bobby was clutch from the line again. Armel had his usual productive game, driving the ball and getting to the rim consistently,” Coach Saunders said. “It’s a big couple of weeks for us as it is for everybody. We are focused on getting better and playing our best ball to date. We are still growing and developing, but hoping to put it all together in the next week or two.”

• Not their night. Neither the Raiders or Poland (4-11) shot well Tuesday night, but the Knights found enough offense to take a 47-38 victory.

FA fell behind 18-7 and trailed 28-21 at the half. The Raiders failed to crack the double digit mark in either second half quarter.

Ethan Bain and Will Hallam each had 8 points, while Bobby Hallam chipped in 7, Calvin Southwick 5, Eli Mahan 4, Jack Watson 3 (trey), Eloi Terracabras 2, Armel Maloji 1.

Up next: At 6-9, the Raiders are #8 in Class A South (the top nine make playoffs). The Raiders close out the regular season with a home tilt against Gray-NG on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and a HOOP, Page 5B

WMC Slalom at Shawnee Peak, Jan. 23 Girls: Cape Elizabeth 16, Lake Region 37, Gray-NG 0 Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Anya Monson, CE 52.15 53.37 1:45.52 5. Alli Vogel, LR 56.00 58.92 1:54.92 9. Reannah Dingley, LR 1:10.77 1:17.18 2:27.35 11. Holly Duigan, LR 1:20.15 1:29.28 2:49.43 15. Sophia Leighton, LR 1:43.65 1:32.81 3:16.46 17. Emily Rock, LR 1:54.39 1:36.65 3:31.04 Boys: Lake Region 20, Gray-NG 41, Greely 42, Cape 48 Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Logan Davis, LR 44.30 44.67 1:28.97 5. Zach Vogel, LR 50.83 52.45 1:43.28 6. Brandon Beadnell, LR 51.14 53.67 1:44.81 8. Casey Berger, LR 56.41 58.87 1:55.28 14. Ezra Gronlund, LR 1:03.19 1:05.78 2:08.97 22. Alex Freitas, LR 1:30.21 1:08.62 2:38.83 — Jacob Gilmore, LR DNF 1:22.92 WMC Giant Slalom at Shawnee Peak, Jan. 24 Girls: Fryeburg Academy 25, Yarmouth 25, Freeport 39 Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Eleanor Donahue, YAR 33.12 33.92 1:07.04 4. Eliza Thorne, FA 35.45 35.42 1:10.87 6. Sam Winterbottom, FA 35.77 36.80 1:12.57 7. Abigail Winterbottom, FA 36.16 36.56 1:12.72 8. Olivia Krug, FA 35.96 37.08 1:13.04 9. Marra MacMillan, FA 36.53 37.67 1:14.20 12. Willow Carter, FA 38.60 38.25 1:16.85 14. Sasha Maguire, FA 40.34 39.86 1:20.20 16. Grace Murley, FA 41.55 41.38 1:22.93 18. Lucas Burford, FA 42.16 42.34 1:24.50 20. Elsie Leonard, FA 44.58 45.37 1:29.95 21. Svea Olson, FA 45.52 46.11 1:31.63 Boys: Fryeburg 18, Yarmouth 26, Freeport 53 Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Logan Davis, LR 44.30 44.67 1:28.97 1. Will Marshall, FA 30.59 30.63 1:01.22 4. Matthew Gunther, FA 33.53 31.61 1:05.14 6. Hogan Bemis, FA 34.35 34.45 1:08.80 7. Ian Jacobson, FA 35.34 35.23 1:10.57 8. Andrew Turner, FA 35.40 35.60 1:11.00 10. Nicholas Turner, FA 37.12 37.26 1:14.38 14. Braeden Harlow, FA 37.97 38.81 1:16.78 19. Corbin Blake, FA 40.34 39.73 1:20.07 24. David Bellis-Bennett, FA 44.28 45.98 1:30.26 26. Danali Jensen, FA 55.80 36.00 1:31.80 WMC Slalom at Shawnee Peak, Jan. 227 Girls: Fryeburg Academy 29, Yarmouth 50, Greely 62, Lake Region 66, Cape 69, Freeport 75, Gray-NG 0 Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Anya Monson, CAPE 54.67 57.47 1:52.14 3. Alli Vogel, LR 58.64 1:00.45 1:59.09 5. Eliza Thorne, FA 1:01.78 1:04.95 2:06.73 7. Abigail Winterbottom, FA 59.76 1:09.84 2:09.60 9. Sam Winterbottom, FA 1:04.24 1:08.51 2:12.75 10. Olivia Krug, FA 1:06.15 1:08.29 2:14.44 15. Willow Carter, FA 1:07.53 1:10.20 2:17.73 18. Emma Cole, LR 1:07.38 1:13.29 2:20.67 19. Marra MacMillan, FA 1:10.01 1:11.95 2:21.96

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(Continued from Page 2B) You have to memorize the course from one inspection and you have every person watching you.

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

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Q. What do you feel you need to work on and why?

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Q. Why is teamwork important? It’s definitely important to be there to support one another. It is very easy to get down and angry at yourself.

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Q. How do you want people to view you as an athlete? I want to be seen as a kind individual who cares for the people around him.

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(Continued from Page 2B) showed both toughness and focus. After taking a whack on a rebound, Hall coolly sank the two foul shots with 51.2 seconds left.

“That’s the one thing you can count on from Elle every night is her effort. She plays hard. Goes after the basketball,” Coach True said.

For the Lakers, Shelby Sheldrick scored 9 points (trey), Mayo 5, Hall 5, Smith 4 and Russo 3.

Top rebounders: Hall 6, Hancock 5, Russo 4, Mayo 4.

(Lincoln 32, LR 26).

FT: LR 12-20, LA 1-2 FG: LR 13-50, LA 11-51 Turnovers: LR 11, LA 23 In other action: • Another romp. GrayNew Gloucester used its press to crush the Lakers in their first meeting. Coach True chalked up the beating to “a terrible night.” Coming off an impressive win over Lincoln Academy, Coach True hoped his players were ready to rebound against the Patriots.

No such luck.

Gray-NG (10-4) used an 18-5 opening quarter surge, and the Lakers continued to struggle to put points on the board, managing just 8 in the half as the Patriots steamrolled to a 51-22 victory last Friday.

LR was unable to break double digits in any quarter.

Shauna Hancock (two treys) and Shelby Sheldrick each had six points, while Melissa Mayo had three (trey), Bella Russo 2, Nevaeh Stewart two, Liz Smith two and Kelsey Gerry one.

• Evens were troublesome. Unlike the Gray game, the Lakers played top-ranked Greely (14-1) even for the first eight minutes. They, however, had trouble keeping up in periods 2 and 4.

The Rangers pulled ahead

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Laker indoor track highlights “Erik’s main goal this year has been to get that state meet mark. Like Mackenzie, now the pressure is off and he can devote more practice time to his other events,” Coach Snow said. “Although, with another two or four inches in the high jump, he will

Raider indoor (Continued from Page 1B) FA Coach Kevin McDonald said. “The 400 meters is one of the toughest races to run and most athletes do not want any part of it. Bridget took to it right away, ‘I’ll try it,’ (she said). Each week, she gets faster and with three weeks until states, a podium is not out of the question.”

Bridget also runs a leg on the 4x200 relay that is ever so close to breaking the two-minute barrier. Last meet, the foursome ran 2:00.15.

Hope Duffy, a junior, has been struggling with the 800meter run.

“Hope is a tough athlete. Tough on herself when she does not see the results she is after. Hope has been running the 800 at most of the meets. The three-minute barrier RAIDER INDOOR, Page 5B Public Notice

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BY STAFF REVIEW TAKE NOTICE that the Code Enforcement Officer and Town Planner are conducting a Staff Review of application submitted by D.P.C., LLC, with plans prepared by D.M ROMA CONSULTING ENGINEERS, to allow construction of a 4,700 s.f. steel building on property known as Map 2, Lot 18-1, located on Route 302, also known as 365 Roosevelt Trail, Casco, Maine, and located in a Commercial Zone.

THIS NOTICE is to advise the public and permit input from the public. Any comments or concerns should be addressed to Alex Sirois, Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Casco, at ceo@cascomaine.org. All comments must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 13th, 2020.

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(Continued from Page 2B) Sports you play: Field hockey, alpine skiing, lacrosse School organizations: ASTRA, Interact, Varsity Club School honors: National Honor Society Q. Why did you choose to race alpine? I already was skiing a lot and it seemed

like a new, fun challenge.

Q. What is the most difficult part of racing? Staying positive even when you mess up.

Q. What do you enjoy the most about racing alpine?

Being able to ski all the time and the positive team atmosphere.

Q. What do you feel you need to work on and why?

LR Player of Week: Alli Vogel

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1. A Major Site Plan Review submitted by Allen Land Company LLC for property found on Tax Map U01, Lot 5, located at Naples Marina, for a proposed renovation to an existing building and addition.

2. A Change of Use application for property found at 939 Roosevelt Trail, found on Tax Map U25, Lot 11, requesting to allow Marie’s Kitchen in the Heart of Naples to be utilized as a wedding venue.

Plans may be viewed under the Planning Board section of the Town website or during office hours. Public welcome.

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIMA

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).

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To: Frederick Boyce

Case No. C20195625 SUMMONS HON. PAUL E. TANG

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Mail a copy of the Answer to the other party, the Plaintiff, at the address listed on the top of this Summons.

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Mail a copy of the Answer to the other party, the Plaintiff, at the address listed on the top of this Summons.

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improve my racing.

Q. How do you want people to view you as an athlete? A good teammate and a fierce competitor.

Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most? States from each year and all the fun we have.

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I need to have a tighter line so my time and placement improves.

Q. Why is teamwork important? It’s important because we all need to support each other through tough races.

Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you? They gave me the confidence I needed to

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Frederick Boyce, et al.

Defendant(s).

relay), Scott DelVecchio (0.56 in the 55 meters), and Josiah England (0.19 seconds in the hurdles, placing second).

A few girls also had a very successful meet.

Savannah Huggins had a PR by 0.33 seconds in the 200 meters. Rebecca Roy’s PRs were by 0.18 in the 200 meters and 0.5 seconds in the relay. Rachel Lake PRed in the 55 meters by 0.16 seconds and in the 200 meters by 0.36 seconds.

The Lakers’ last regular season meet is this Friday, Jan. 31 at USM. “It will be the best remaining meet for fans to see all of our athletes compete in all their events.

After this, we have restrictions on our championship entries,” Coach Snow noted. “Another bonus to this Friday’s meet is that there will be plenty of room for fans to come and watch.

The championship meets are usually a bit crowded. MAKING BIG STRIDES in her first season of Finally, it has a convenient indoor track & field is Raider Bridget O’Neil, who start time of 4:30 p.m. Hope won the senior 400 meters Friday.

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have a decent chance at placing at states.”

Leah Plummer continued her fine season, winning the high jump and 400 meters. Her 400-meter time of 1:05.32 was a PR. “She is learning more each week about those two main events of hers. Her goals are lofty, but attainable,” Coach Snow said.

“I won’t state them here, but it involves podiums, record boards and a trip to the Reggie (Lewis Center, where New Englands are held).”

Matt Fitzpatrick led the team with three significant PRs. So significant, that it could be tough for him to get one next week. His long jump PR was by 10 inches.

His relay split was by 0.6 seconds. His 200-meter PR was by over one second!

Quite a few other boys had significant PRs. They were: Jonathan Boos (20 inches in the shot), Corbyn Hatch (0.13 seconds in the 55 meters), Alex Kuvaja (0.24 in the 55 meters and over one second in the

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AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING CASCO PLANNING BOARD FEBRUARY 10TH, 2020 CASCO COMMUNITY CENTER 940 MEADOW ROAD 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Elect a Chair and Vice Chair of the Board 3. Approval of January 13th, 2020 Minutes 4. Wayne Ward has filed a Site Plan Application to permit fill in excess of 100 cubic yards as allowed by Ordinance. The fill activity is on property known as Map 2, Lot 8-1, located at 200 Roosevelt Trail, and is located in a Commercial Zone. This matter was tabled at the December 9th, 2019 meeting.

5. Sebago Technics has submitted an application for Contract Zoning on behalf of Hancock Leasing, LLC, for property known as Map 43, Lot 23-B and Map 43, Lot 24-C. The property is commonly known as 4 Edes Falls Road, with a portion of property formerly owned

by Spurwink located on Meadow Road. The property is located in a Village Zone.

6. Discussion of proposed Ordinance Changes.

7. Other.

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(Continued from Page 1B) the state mark.”

Also, automatically qualifying was Erik Christiansen in the high jump. His jump of 5-feet 8-inches was a 4-inch PR and won the event. He also had a 16-inch PR in the long jump, placing sixth.

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LAKE REGION SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE TO BIDDERS ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AND DISPOSAL RFP # - 20-061 A mandatory site investigation and pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, February 7th, 2020, at the Crooked River School, 1437 Poland Spring Road, Casco, Maine.

Attendance at this meeting by the Bidder or his qualified representative is a mandatory prerequisite for the acceptance of a bid from that contractor. Attendance at the prebid meeting will close at 10:15 a.m., Friday, February 10th, 2020. All bids will be due at the office of the Superintendent of Schools, 900 Portland Road, Bridgton, Maine 04009, on or before 1:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14th, 2020. (No faxed or late bids will be accepted.)

This project will require pollution-specific Contractor Liability Insurance with True Occurrence Claims Provisions, bid bonds and surety bonds. Complete project specifications and figures will be handed out at the pre-bid meeting.

Any questions regarding the project are to be directed to Mark P. Coleman, Environmental Safety & Hygiene Associates, LLC, 207.854.2711.

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Week 4 (Continued from Page 1B) Open 4X200 Relay: 1. Freeport 1:56.16 4. Fryeburg Academy 2:00.15 6. Lake Region 2:05.57 (Rebecca Roy 32.1 PR, Delaney Meserve 32.6, Kaitlyn Plummer 32.5, Leah Plummer 28.4 PR) Open Long Jump: 1. Lia Traficonti, Greely, 14-11.50 18. Isabella Wears, LR, 11-8.25 BOYS: Greely 130, Cape 113, Gray-NG 111, Freeport 73, Traip 52, Lake Region 38, Fryeburg Academy 31, NYA 28 JR 55 Meters: 1. Oscar Gustafson, Cape, 7.44 2. JoJo Jensen, FA, 7.57 11. Zechariah Hoeft, FA, 7.92 15. Padric McGrath, FA, 8.02

17. Marcos Barrionuevo, FA, 8.18 23. Daniel Koo, FA, 8.29 28. Josiah England, LR, 8.42 30. Corbyn Hatch, LR, 8.44 (PR) 36. Alex Kuvaja, LR, 8.61 (PR) 37. Logan Buchanan, LR, 8.74 39. Sebastion Drosa, FA, 8.83 40. Michael Trumbull, FA, 8.90 41. Brody McGrath, FA, 8.98 43. Jonathan Boos, LR, 9.08 (PR) 45. Scott DelVecchio, LR, 9.52 (PR) 48. Mason Whitaker, FA, 10.27 JR 200 Meters: 1. Eric Simmons, Freeport, 26.40 2. JoJo Jensen, FA, 26.61 11. Marcos Barrionuevo, FA, 28.98 17. Daniel Koo, FA, 29.53 22. Zechariah Hoeft, FA, 30.55 29. Sebastion Drosa, FA, 32.59 30. Brody McGrath, FA, 33.00 JR 55 Hurdles: 1. Rogers Crowley, NYA, 10.48

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2. Josiah England, LR, 10.61 (PR) 3. Michael Trumbull, FA, 11.14 JR 4X200 Relay: 1. Freeport 1:51.66 3. Fryeburg Academy 1:53.82 6. Lake Region 2:06.36 (Jonathan Boos 33.5, Logan Buchanan 31.5, Alex Kuvaja 31.7 PR, Josiah England 29.7 PR) JR Shot Put: 1. Sebastian Leighton, GNG, 37-2.50 5. Padric McGrath, FA, 31-3.75 6. Zechariah Hoeft, FA, 31-0.50 9. Mason Whitaker, FA, 29-0 10. Brody McGrath, FA, 28-8.25 13. Scott DelVecchio, LR, 25-6 (PR) 14. Marcos Barrionuevo, FA, 24-3.75 17. Alex Kuvaja, LR, 23-11.50 19. Jonathan Boos, LR, 22-11.75 (PR) SR 55 Meters: 1. Naveen Caron, Greely, 7.21 20. Nick Peterson, LR, 7.75 22. Mario Ballciti, FA, 7.76 26. Carter Hall, LR, 8.02 (PR)

27. Matt Fitzpatrick, LR, 8.23 30. Sanjay Tucker, LR, 8.58 SR 200 Meters: 1. Kaleb Frey, GNG, 25.18 21. Matt Fitzpatrick, LR, 28.91 (PR) 22. Carter Hall, LR, 29.02 SR High Jump: 1. Erik Christiansen, LR, 5-8 SR Shot Put; 1. Kaleb Frey, GNG, 43-0.75 7. Brendan Tremblay, LR, 34-2.25 13. Sanjay Tucker, LR, 22-3.25 Open 800 Meters: 1. Logan Bishop, Traip, 2:12.99 3. Jeff McCubrey, LR, 2:22.81 Open Mile: 1. Sam Wilson, Greely, 4:41.87 8. Derek Maxim, FA, 5:48.05 Open 4X200 Relay: 1. Greely 1:41.02 5. Lake Region 1:54.98 (Matt Fitzpatrick 29.0 PR, Jeff McCubrey 27.6, Sanjay Tucker 31.0, Nick Peterson 27.4) Open Long Jump: 1. Riley Franklin, Greely, 17-6 4. Nick Peterson, LR, 16-11 (PR) 5. Erik Christiansen, LR, 16-11 (PR) est time on the course.

18. Matt Fitzpatrick, LR, 12-10 (PR) The evening will conclude with Open Triple Jump: an Aprés-Ski Party complete with 1. Oscar Gustafson, Cape, 39-6 dinner and drinks, a silent auction, 2. Nick Peterson, LR, 35-1.25 awards and remarks, live music and dancing.

To learn more and register for the Moonlight Challenge, (Continued from Page 3B) please visit www. moonlightchal- road trip to Greely next Thursday, 7 p.m. lenge.org

Moonlight Challenge at Shawnee Peak Skiers and snowboarders will gather this Friday, Jan. 31, to compete in the annual Moonlight Challenge at Shawnee Peak with one common goal: to support local children in their fight against cancer.

All proceeds from the event will directly support the worldclass cancer care provided to the patients and families at Maine Children’s Cancer Program (MCCP). Now entering its sixth

year, the Moonlight Challenge has raised nearly $300,000 since its inception in 2015.

At the heart of the cause are children like Luka Topalovic, an MCCP patient who will be serving as an ambassador for this year’s event. Diagnosed with PreAcute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at the age of four in early 2011, Topalovic is now back in school and playing basketball, thanks in large to the care he’s received at

MCCP over the past nine years.

“He loves to go skiing at Shawnee Peak,” says Topalovic’s mother, Luisa. “Thanks to MCCP, our entire family has received ski passes that allowed us to enjoy each winter and to build some great memories while battling cancer.”

Topalovic will kick off this year’s event with a solo ski down the giant slalom course, followed by teams of four skiers or snowboarders competing for the fast-

Hoop recaps

Raider indoor track highlights

(Continued from Page 4B) kind of divides the athletes.

Sub-three is very good, plus three not so good,” Coach McDonald noted. “Hope’s best was 3:03.01. A very good time for someone in their first year of track and field. The coaching staff has been very supportive as

we felt a big P.R. (personal record) was not far away.”

The coach added, “The 800 is a four-lap event indoors and as Hope raced and got her splits we could see this might be the race.

When the clocked recorded Hope’s time it read 2:56.09.

This was what we all had

been working for and to see Hope’s face when she got her time was a joy for all. Hope’s goal now is sub 2:50 and we feel she will get it.”

Joseph Jensen (aka JoJo) has been on a tear this season. A sophomore, JoJo just keeps getting faster and faster. This week, JoJo lowered his PR in the 55-meter dash and the 200-meter dash.

Last week, JoJo tore up the 400 meters with a PR. “A coach could not ask for a more determined athlete. To watch JoJo race is a thing of beauty. He leaves everything he has on the track. Win or lose, JoJo will give his all and fight to the finish. A rare quality in a young athlete,” Coach

McDonald said. “A serious worker in practice yet he always has a good time keeping work and fun balanced. JoJo has an incredible future in athletics. Hear ye, hear ye, you will be hearing JoJo’s name for some time to come.”

JoJo also runs a leg on the boys 4x200 relay, which may very well make it to states, as well.

“It’s athletes like these that make coaching such a rewarding position,” Coach McDonald said. “I must take this opportunity to mention how happy I am to have Trevor and Corinn Hope as assistant coaches. They are doing a fantastic job and I really do not know where I would be without them.”

Emery, Carty lead FA to win

Kaylee Emery scored a game-high 12 points and Merys Carty chipped in 10 as the Raider girls outscored the Poland (4-11) in every quarter, including a 17-6 surge in the fourth, en route to a 51-22 win Tuesday.

Brooke Emery netted 8 points (trey), Sierra Lyman chipped in 7 points, while Kayrin Johnson had 6, Emma Rydman 4, Camden Jones 2, Emily Walker 2.

• Buzzer beater sinks Raiders. Karli Chapin ruined what appeared to be a very good trip to Cape Elizabeth Friday night.

The Raiders scratched back from a 23-12 Cape run in the middle quarters to tie the game late. Chapin, however, prevented a complete comeback when she netted a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift Cape (7-7) to a 35-32 win.

Kaylee Emery lead the Raider attack with 9 points. Other scorers were: Brooke Emery 8, Sierra Lyman 6, Kayrin Johnson 4, Camden Jones 3 (trey), Merys Carty 2.

• Huge road win. To make the playoffs, you often need a signature win. The Raiders got one last Wednesday.

Kaylee Emery scored 12 points, Merys Carty fired in 10 and Sierra Lyman added 9 points in a 37-28 win over St. Dom’s (11-3).

Up next: At 3-12, the Raiders are #8 in Class A South.

FA closes out the season at York on Friday at 6:30 p.m., at Gray-NG on Tuesday at 7 p.m. and home against Grely next Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

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ACROSS 1. *AbÈlard to HÈloÔse 6. C.E.O.’s degree 9. a.k.a Snowmobile 13. Make amends 14. Over, poetically 15. Garlic unit 16. ____ lazuli 17. New, prefix 18. Bumpkin 19. *St. Valentine’s Day Massacre city 21. James Bond’s drink of choice 23. Building annex 24. Galsworthy’s “The Forsyte ____” 25. MD, familiarly 28. Land of Nod, in relation to Eden 30. Hire for work 35. Part of an eye 37. Feudal laborer 39. Request from Amazon 40. Waterproofed canvas 41. Bunch of bees 43. Black cat, e.g.

44. Apollo of “Rocky” 46. Roofed colonnade 47. X in a letter 48. Medicinal herb 50. Tangerine-grapefruit hybrid 52. Tennis barrier 53. Hold as a conviction 55. End of a fuse?

57. *____ Valentine, a.k.a. humorous Valentine 61. *One of star-crossed

lovers 65. Beyond’s occasional partner 66. E.T. transporter 68. Wombs 69. Hansen’s disease patient 70. Young canine 71. *Flirt 72. *They used to be each other’s Valentines 73. Attempt 74. Passover meal

DOWN 1. Barber’s supply 2. Arizona’s neighbor 3. Serengeti antelope 4. *Like a bottle of champagne 5. “Goodwill Industries” business 6. *Unfortunate consequence of kissing?

7. Busy as a what?

8. *Pleasant bouquet smell 9. Vegas bandit 10. Mischievous Norse deity 11. ____-tempered 12. Sub station 15. *Roxane’s pen pal 20. “Heart of ____,” Blondie’s hit 22. Well-kept secret, for some 24. Strata, sing.

25. *Go ____, or split the cost of a date

26. Estrogen maker 27. The smallest dwarf planet 29. Uses a Singer 31. Get the picture 32. Short for administrator 33. Goslings, when they grow up 34. *German artist or Young’s partner

36. “Singes” in “La PlanËte des Singes” 38. *Mr. Right, pre-kiss 42. Tiny European republic 45. Jackie Robinson, e.g.

49. Princess tester 51. “My two cents,” pl.

54. Do like Vesuvius 56. *HÈloÔse to AbÈlard 57. Wide river valley

58. Wild goat 59. Uh-uh 60. “The Three Faces of ____,” pl.

61. Printer button 62. Old paint hazard

63. Gaelic tongue 64. *Wedding cake layer 67. “___ Elise”

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Alpine Racing (Continued from Page 3B)

20. Rene Carver, LR 1:11.03 1:13.57 2:24.60 25. Lucas Burford, FA 1:14.27 1:17.90 2:32.17 27. Sasha Maguire, FA 1:15.32 1:24.11 2:39.43 28. Reannah Dingley, LR 1:13.62 1:27.08 2:40.70 30. Lillian Nylan, FA 1:20.63 1:22.21 2:42.84 33. Svea Olson, FA 1:21.06 1:25.93 2:46.99 35. Holly Duigan, LR 1:20.87 1:38.95 2:59.82 36. Elsie Leonard, FA 1:30.24 1:34.13 3:04.37 37. Emily Rock, LR 1:33.25 1:33.25 3:06.50 39. Sophia Leighton, LR 1:23.32 1:58.97 3:22.29 Boys: Lake Region 34, Fryeburg Academy 44, Gray-NG 52, Greely 59, Yarmouth 74, Freeport 114, Cape Elizabeth 134 Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Logan Davis, LR 47.31 49.62 1:36.93 5. Matthew Gunther, FA 52.73 54.19 1:46.92 6. Will Marshall, FA 54.22 54.34 1:48.56 7. Zach Vogel, LR 53.05 56.85 1:49.90 8. Brandon Beadnell, LR 54.64 57.11 1:51.75 13.Hogan Bemis, FA 1:00.77 1:02.07 2:02.84 18. Casey Berger, LR 1:01.11 1:05.17 2:06.28 20. Andrew Turner, FA 1:00.03 1:10.14 2:10.17 22, Danali Jensen, FA 1:05.68 1:05.03 2:10.71 23. Alex Freitas, LR 1:04.00 1:08.04 2:12.04 24. Ian Jacobson, FA 1:06.10 1:06.47 2:12.57 26. Ezra Gronlund, LR 1:05.67 1:08.04 2:13.71 29. Nicholas Turner, FA 1:08.46 1:10.11 2:18.57 35. Braeden Harlow, FA 1:08.79 1:19.04 2:27.83 47. Benedict Nothe, FA 1:18.49 1:24.86 2:43.35 50. Corbin Blake, FA 1:20.01 1:25.14 2:45.15 51. Dana Hamlin, FA 1:39.66 1:09.78 2:49.44

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Opinion & Comment

January 30, 2020, The Bridgton News, Page 7B

In Ye Olden Times

by Michael Davis BHS Assistant Director

A dance in Denmark

Hello neighbors!

Have I got a story for you today. This salacious snippet of long-gone local news comes from Jan. 30, 1874, and is taken from the weekly column of Denmark items. As the Bard once put it, ‘twas something rotten in the state of Denmark;’ there had occurred an outrageous injustice which received not one, but two separate letters to the editor condemning the wicked deed.

And what was the crime? Hold on to your hats; the weak-stomached among you may not want to read any further. As reported in the News a week earlier, on Jan. 23: “The Methodist Ladies’ Circle of East Denmark met Thursday afternoon and evening of last week at the residence of Eben Hilton. After the excellent supper, the tables were cleared and removed, and the younger portion of the company indulged in the pleasure of a social dance until midnight to the sprightly notes of Moses Wentworth’s violin.

The affair was well enjoyed by all.”

Nothing short of blasphemy! And now that we are up to date, so to speak, let us next read how our community reacted. Mr. Shorey wrote: The brief notice, which found its way into our budget of Denmark items last week, setting forth that at the close of the Methodist Circle at the house of Eben Hilton ‘the younger portion of the company indulged in the pleasure of a social dance until midnight,’ and ‘was enjoyed by all,’ has called forth several vigorous communications from our Methodist friends, which we publish as showing how the matter is regarded from their standpoint.

And first Rev. Mr. Witham, on behalf of the M.E. Circle and M.E. Church, writes: “Bro. Shorey, I notice in your last issue from a Denmark correspondent, an account of the Methodist Ladies’ Circle of East Denmark at the residence of Eben Hilton, and that a dance followed in the evening, and “that the affair was enjoyed by all.” It may be thought from the account given and from the talk of many that the Methodist Circle encourages or tolerates dancing and such like, but in behalf of the Circle, I would say that the Circle does not countenance dancing, nor does it allow plays to be introduced into their gatherings, they being strictly prohibited in their bylaws. It seemed like a determined thing, by some young persons, to thrust upon the Circle this frolic. They did it unawares to myself and to many others of the Circle, though I afterward learned that some of the Circle heard of the proposed dance but supposed it would not be allowed. I understand that remonstrance was made by the mistress of the house, she being vice president of the Circle, also that Mr. Hilton was not aware that it was against the rules of the Circle to allow the introduction of plays into the Circle. But I think he must have been aware that is was against the feeling and wishes of quite a number who were present, and that it would hardly be in keeping with the rules of common courtesy to allow the feelings of his friends and neighbors to be thus wounded. But the Circle did not continue their work and labor, and as soon as aware of the circumstances they went to their homes with wounded feelings. It seems not a little strange that the young men and women of our community should be so wanting in respect for the feelings of others and also respect for themselves, as to be guilty of doing such violence to the feelings of others. The man “Moses” – the man “with violin and sprightly notes,” would have done himself and others a kindness and an honor had he saved his “sprightly” demonstrations to grapple with those sturdy oaks of the mountain.

I have not written this to give vent to feelings which I might have. This I have no disposition to do. But I was unwilling that the impression should go out that we associate dancing, etc. with our Circle; thus to cast reflection on our Circle and also on the M.E. Church.”

And again a “Lover of Truth” writes thus vigorously on the subject: “Mr. Editor, In your issue of the 23rd last, under this heading, I saw statements which, if true, would bring the blush to the cheek of ever lover of Christ and cause the Devil to triumph in hellish glee. It is true that the Ladies’ Circle met at Eben Hiltons. But it is not true that the members of the Circle DANCE, Page 8B

A RARE QUIET MOMENT from atop Pleasant Mountain captured in this morning photo by Laura Chadbourne of Sweden. “Just me and a couple of ski tracks in the fresh snow. It was so beautiful that I had to capture the moment!” Laura said.

No longer a luxury — a necessity

High-speed internet is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity.

In my first State of the State address as Governor this week, I told the people of Maine, watching in homes, businesses, and shops across the state, that our economy is on a solid footing and it is growing.

Revenues are up; our gross domestic product is up; housing starts, construction, and auto sales are all up; and the state budget continues to have a healthy surplus.

The private sector created 5,300 new jobs this past year.

My Administration helped 800 people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Our unemployment rate went down, we paid off the $80 million debt for the Riverview Psychiatric Center, and we stopped the bleeding of interest payments to the federal government.

My Administration added $30 million to the Budget Stabilization Fund, for a total of $237 million — and I am proposing to add another $20 million more.

And, on a bipartisan basis, we provided $75 million in property tax relief for Maine people — just look in your mailbox, about 300,000 of you should receive a $104 check.

While all this is progress, it is also important to address the challenges that still loom large over our economy. We are not taking anything for granted and we look at the future with cautious optimism.

Our state’s 10-year economic development plan says if we want to strengthen our economy, we have to enhance critical infrastructure, including broadband, particularly in

by Janet Mills Governor of Maine rural Maine. We all know the problems with internet — slow internet and no internet. DesignLab, for instance, a marketing and design firm in Millinocket, used to upload their video files on a hard drive, drive to the Medway gas station, and ask a bus driver to deliver the files to a video editor in Presque Isle. Internet speeds were dismal for them, and it severely limited their productivity. But now, with broadband in Millinocket, they are succeeding.

As one small businessperson put it to me the other day, “You want to grow the economy?” she said, “Give us better internet.”

It is time for us to listen. High-speed internet is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity. Increasing access to high speed internet will allow our businesses to expand and allow people across the state to connect with schools, health care providers, and markets around the country and around the world. I am proposing that the Legislature fund $15 million this year to expand broadband for Maine people and Maine NECESSITY, Page 8B

Property Tax Relief — the real story

This week, I want to talk about taxes and the difference between House Republicans and Democrats. That difference is clearly illustrated by the checks that 305,000 homeowners are receiving from the State of Maine. If you are a homeowner enrolled in the Homestead Exemption through your town, you may have already received a check for $100. Democrats are touting these checks as “real property tax relief” and taking credit for them. Here is the real story behind them.

These payments are the result of a 2012 law passed under Republican leadership. That law, and eight years of responsible budgeting, has resulted in a $30 million fund, which was originally designed to assist in gradually lowering Maine’s income tax rate to 4 percent and permanently reducing Maine’s income tax rate for all taxpayers.

In 2019, legislative Democrats changed the law to shift the fund away from permanent income tax relief for all Mainers, instead, directing it only towards households that qualify for the homestead exemption. In 2012, legislative democrats overwhelmingly opposed the proposal, to gradually lower income taxes. Now that there is $30 million in the fund, they decided to change the law and give out $100 checks to qualifying homeowners. And 2020 just happens to be an election year.

Democrats are also touting the fact that the state budget includes an increase to the Homestead Exemption, more revenue sharing, and an expanded Property Tax Fairness Credit that will help an additional 13,000 low-income Mainers. On that point, we can agree. Democrats included the Republican property tax proposal in the state budget.

That proposal, the Keschl/Millett plan, allocates an addi-

Letters

A Magic partnership

A RAINBOW framing Pleasant Mountain marks the pot of gold to be found in Denmark. (Photo by Suzanne Richard)

Views from Augusta

To The Editor, The Jan. 23 Bridgton News article about using the Magic Lantern Innovation Lab as a learning center is very important for the Lake Region in that it will connect other places of interest such as Deertrees Theatre and other facilities within our community and surrounding communities.

Deertrees Theatre in Harrison is hoping to partner with the Magic Lantern Learning Lab in the area of theater. We would hope to be their summer off-campus site for teaching all aspects of theater. During the winter, Deertrees would help to facilitate a theater program with the Magic Lantern to assist in an ongoing connection with the Magic Lantern

Innovation Lab and the community.

As president of Deertrees Board of Directors and a retired language arts, classroom, and student teacher assessor, I see a positive outcome for success for everyone. We need to make this happen as it would be advantageous for our children, our businesses, schools, and our connections inside and outside of our communities.

Cheryl McLaughlin, President, Deertrees Theatre BOD Bridgton

Please just stop

To The Editor: For Vose and the Reverend — please just stop, both of you. We all know what sides you’re on — and nothing you say in The Bridgton News will change our own minds.

Also, it’s frustrating to keep seeing your letters on national topics when there is so

From the Maine GOP

by Bruce Bickford State Representative tional $75 million in property tax relief, some of which will go directly to homeowners by increasing the Homestead Exemption to $25,000. Republicans insisted on this type of tax relief because it goes directly to homeowners in the form of lower property tax bills.

Republicans believe both income taxes AND property taxes should be lowered. We continued to support the goal of lowering income taxes permanently, while House Democrats moved to give one-time $100 property tax relief checks to people in an election year.

Which brings me to another topic closely linked to taxes — spending.

The State of Maine does not have a revenue problem, it has a spending problem. The Governor and solid democrat majorities in the House and Senate produced an $8 billion, two-year state budget that is 11 percent more than the last one and close to $1 billion dollars higher. Republicans have concerns about its long-term impact on family budgets and on local property taxes. It does not raise taxes in the short run, because it spent the surpluses accumulated under PROPERTY TAX, Page 8B much more about the great town of BRIDGTON (and Maine) to talk about. In my opinion, there is no place in The Bridgton News for your ongoing diatribes.

June R. Cassidy (third generation Bridgton property owner) Westwood, Mass.

Floggin a dead horse

To The Editor: “…progressives treat politics as their religion. Their holy mission is to use the coercive power of the State to remake man and society…Whatever means they use are…justified because… they are a virtuous people pursing a deific end. They are willing to use any means necessary to gain…their end, regardless of collateral consequences and the systemic implications. They never ask whether the actions they take could be…equally applicable to all sides.” William Barr,

Attorney General Progressives, Socialists, Communists are seeing the failure of all of their policies and rather than admit defeat they are doubling down. The only rational explanation for this is that they are afraid, that they will lose their hold on government and with its loss, they will lose their path to power and wealth. Which brings us to the Progressive Impeachment process.

The Constitution of the United States says the following about Impeachment: Article II, Section 4 “The President…shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for and Conviction of, TREASON, BRIBERY, or other HIGH CRIMES and MISDEMEANORS.” The Founders set this high bar intentionally. They didn’t want a majority in the House harassing the President over policy disputes.

It is important to remember that the House of Representatives is not the dominant Branch of govLETTERS, Page 8B

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(Continued from Page 7B) ernment that Speaker Pelosi would like it to be. The Speaker, an advocate of the Parliamentary style government where the Prime Minister (Pelosi) and the House of Commons (House of Representatives) run the government with the President a figurehead, and the Judiciary subservient to the House. The Senate apparently must do what the House tells them to do.

The Leadership of the House says that they are following the Constitution but, in reality, they are hiding the Constitution under mountains of bovine excrement.

The House has spent the last three years looking for an example of “TREASON, BRIBERY, or other HIGH CRIMES and MISDEMEANORS” without success. So, the House, without facts or the law to support their obsession has resorted to unproven accusations. One is reminded of the lady in the burger ad who said, “where’s the beef.”

It is sad to see the Democrats devote so much time, energy, and taxpayer money to try to reverse the results of the 2016 election.

Speaker Pelosi, Minority Leader Schumer, and their

media sycophants should cease grasping at the straws of power and work to help the American people.

Jock MacGregor Sebago

Don’t let history repeat

To The Editor: “Tis the times’ plague, when madmen lead the blind” (King Lear, Act 4, Scene 1).

Arguably Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy, King Lear is the Bard’s profound meditation on madness nearly 300 years before insanity was first studied scientifically. As the play begins, Lear is an ailing king, facing old-age dementia, as it now is called. He rules a vast kingdom, but with a few rash, impulsive decisions he divides that kingdom and sends it careening toward ruin.

Lear’s elder daughters, Goneril and Regan, quickly take advantage of his frail mental state to manipulate him for their own gain. His courtiers are divided. Some offer sound advice while others exploit him to benefit themselves. Lear rewards the flatterers, but exiles his most faithful advisors. His scheming daughters inherit large parts of the kingdom, while his youngest daughter,

A dance in Denmark

(Continued from Page 7B) enjoyed the dance or indulged in it — but it is true that they were grossly insulted by having the rabble ruthlessly trample on their religious rights, as the house was theirs for the time being, and they left feeling that was not the element for the grace of God. Neither could any enjoy it, as stated, for the way of transgressors is hard, saith the Lord, and real Methodists believe it.”

From the above it is very evident that “the social dance” is not regarded as a “means of grace” among our Methodist friends, however graceful the dancers may be.

Until next time!

Michael Davis is assistant executive director of the Bridgton Historical Society. He is looking back at past items published in The News as the paper enters its 150th year.

Needed necessity

(Continued from Page 7B) businesses. We just can’t afford to wait any longer.

More than 100 communities across Maine have worked with their local hospitals, schools, businesses, and providers to identify how they can bring better internet to their towns. They are ready to go for broadband — the only thing they are waiting for now is funding.

Some state funding,

along with private and federal investments, can bring internet to the most rural communities in Maine. This initial investment of state funds is long-overdue and very important.

Please join me in asking your state representatives and your state senators in the Legislature to support investments in broadband.

It’s an investment in our economy and in your success.

Cordelia, is disinherited and banished for speaking truth.

Soon, Lear is surrounded by conspirators, after which things rapidly go downhill.

The kingdom descends into civil war between his scheming heirs, who then turn upon their father. At the end, nearly everyone Lear has loved is dead, including his beloved Cordelia. Finally, Lear dies, utterly broken, leaving his remaining followers to rebuild upon the wreckage of the kingdom.

Sound familiar? If I wrote a summary of the distempered reign of Mad King Donald Trump, I couldn’t do better than this synopsis of King Lear. First, substitute Republicans for Lear’s court of scheming traitors. Second, substitute Democrats for Lear’s followers, who receive only abuse and derision for their attempts to live by the laws of the kingdom. Finally, Trump’s “base voters” are the deluded mobs of Lear’s domain, following conspirators like the proverbial brass monkeys who can see, hear, and speak no evil about the madmen leading them to their doom.

It’s nearly certain that Mad King Donald’s reign of error won’t end any better for us than the reign of Lear ended for that king and his followers. Much of the damage already inflicted upon our constitutional republic

by Trump’s lunacy is beyond repair. If Republican senators allow him to walk away unpunished from his high crimes and misdemeanors, that will be one more nail in the coffin of our nation. The plague of our time is that madmen still lead the blind, and the plague becomes more deadly every day.

Rev. Robert Plaisted Bath

Animal pandemic strikes again!

To The Editor: Fifty million Chinese locked down! Fifteen countries affected! Three confirmed cases in the U.S.!

These dramatic headlines announce one more pandemic caused by our abuse of animals.

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Western factory farms and Asian street markets are virtual breeding grounds for infectious diseases. Sick, crowded, highly-stressed animals in close contact with raw flesh, feces, and urine provide ideal incubation media for viruses. As these microbes reach humans, they mutate to defeat the new host’s immune system, then propagate on contact.

Each of us can help end these deadly pandemics by replacing animal products in our diet with vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. These foods don’t carry flu viruses, or government warning labels, are touted by every major health advocacy organization, and were the recommended fare in the Garden of Eden. The internet offers ample recipes and transition hints.

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There’s a big difference

To The Editor: It is hard to reprove someone who is obviously passionate about protecting animals. I respect Brandon Newcomb’s crusade to do that. In last week’s News, however, he drew an analogy between the “Holocaust,” the murder of six million human beings in Europe, on the one hand, and the slaughter of pigs on the other. That is a false equivalency and I am offended by it even though Mr. Newcomb did not intend to offend. I can see why the slaughter of animals can be seen as repugnant, but there is no way I can be persuaded that it is somehow commensurate with human genocide.

Stan Cohen Bridgton

What keeps me awake at night

To The Editor: Chilling images of President Trump and his cronies haunt me. Here are some that keep me awake at night: 1. Trump promising Ukraine’s leader that the United States’ ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanick, “…is going to go through some things.”

2. Trump’s thugs sitting in the bar at Mar-A-Lago — dark souls planning dark deeds.

3. The faces of some of the convicted and indicted Trump associates: Attorney Michael Cohen; Campaign Manager Paul Manafort; Rick Gates; Konstantine Kilimnik; Alex van der Zwaan; Richard

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Pinedo; George Papdopoulos; Roger Stone; and Michael T. Flynn; as well as 11 Russian intelligence officers.

4. The faces of the thugs Trump respects, kowtows to, and emulates: Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-un, and Saudi Arabian Prince Mohammad Bin Salman.

5. The grotesque faces of those white supremacist

(Photo by Pam Ward) marchers carrying their tiki torches high, giving the Nazi salute, and chanting “You will not replace us!”

Trump has told us from the beginning who he his, what he is. Why do we not believe him?

This keeps me awake at night.

Wanda Berry-Dunlap Bridgton

Property Tax

(Continued from Page 7B) Governor LePage.

The budget that passed is not one that Republicans would have adopted if we were in control of the legislature. The Governor’s reliance on one-time monies will require some tough choices going forward. If the staggering number of bills we will be considering this session and the Governor’s State of the State address are any indication, Democrats will continue to spend without setting priorities and borrow money into the future, without worrying about budget shortfalls in future years.

Republicans were pleased that the Governor indicated in her address that she was open to dedicating a portion of the budget toward fixing our roads and bridges. She also mentioned the need to address the crisis with our nursing homes and direct-care workers. These are core priorities that Republicans felt were not adequately addressed in the $8 billion budget.

Another area that we are concerned about is the Budget Stabilization Fund, also known as the Rainy Day Fund.

We have urged the Governor and Democrats to put more money aside in case there is an economic downturn or unforeseen emergency. The Government Finance Officers Association recommends putting 17 percent of annual operating revenue into the Rainy Day fund. The current fund has $237 million, or just 6.6 percent of operating revenue. This makes the fund $415 million dollars short of the recommended allotment.

The previous administration put money aside in this fund to manage risk. That is responsible governance. It is why the current administration was able to pay the Riverview bill. Our expectation is that the current executive will continue this responsible fiscal management, so our bills can be paid.

The Governor is proposing to add $20 million to the fund. This is a good start, but, it is unclear if legislators in her own party will agree with her recommendation, or decide to spend that money on something else. We know that every penny counts for Mainers and that is why House Republicans believe you should keep more of your hardearned money.

We will continue to oppose new laws that make it harder for people to live, work and raise a family in Maine. But we need the help of informed and engaged citizens contacting their local representatives whenever there are proposals to raise taxes on items such as gasoline, home heating fuel, beer, wine and spirits, food, lodging and any other items Democrats seek to tax.

Rep. Bruce Bickford (R-Auburn), is the lead member of the Taxation Committee