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Changes in landscape Chalmers project gets green light

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer The Bridgton Planning Board gave preliminary site plan approval Tuesday for a new two-story office building across from the Big Apple on Main Street. The 2,380-square-foot building at 88 Main Street will serve as the new headquarters for the National Health National Accident Health General Agency (N.A.H.G.A.), the small claims insurance division of the Chalmers Agency.

The existing N.A.H.G.A. building, which was origi-

nally built as a Dairy Queen restaurant, will be torn down, and a 30-space parking lot will take its place, with access from the adjacent Bacon Street. The new building will be built right up to the sidewalk, with a Main Street entrance as well as rear entrance from the parking lot for the workforce.

The project, which will undergo a final findings of fact at the board’s next meeting, is expected to be constructed this March, with completion by end of the summer. The builder is Main

Eco Homes, which is currently finishing work on a new two-story retail/office building diagonally across Main Street. Main Eco Homes President Justin McIver said Chalmers “is really thinking about the community” in choosing this new construction to meet their needs, instead of adding on to the existing N.A.H.G.A. building, which they could have done.

“This is a big investment for them, and will bring a big benefit to the community,” McIver said. He said the new

building will allow them to increase their workforce at N.A.H.G.A. from 28 to 40 employees.

The board, as well, was impressed by the thoroughness of the project’s design.

Board Chairman Steve Collins said the board is especially pleased that the rear parking lot will be further away from Stevens Brook at the rear property line.

“This makes it less nonconforming” on what is now a nonconforming lot, Collins said, adding that the overall CHALMERS, Page 2A

Melby’s Market & Eatery sold

LAKE REGION MIDDLE SCHOOL Principal Matthew Lokken

Education, a path well taken

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer If someone 20 years ago told Matthew Lokken that he would someday become a middle school principal, he would have simply responded, “No way!”

Although several family members pursued careers in education, Matt’s passion was science.

“I love the outdoors,” he said. “I like the ecology, animal side of science.”

So, his career path started by attending the University of Wyoming. After earning a degree, Matt worked for different universities (Wyoming, Wake Forest, North Carolina and the University of California, San Diego as a researcher). He studied botany and wildlife biology.

In time, Matt came to the realization that to have a sustainable career in research, he would need to become a professor at a university or land a job with a governmental agency.

“Work was often seasonal, and I was at a point that I wanted more stability in my life,” he said. “I realized everything that I love about science — core principles — you teach.”

So, he followed in the footsteps of other family members and became a teacher. This fall, his career evolved once more when he was named principal at Lake Region Middle School.

The News recently sat down with Matt Lokken to talk about his journey from researcher to principal, as well as a look back over the past few months at LRMS. Q. How did you become interested in education?

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By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer NORTH WATERFORD — Twenty-six years ago, Paul and Kay Legare bought North Waterford’s iconic Tut’s General Store and brought it back from the brink of disaster. They gave it a new name — Melby’s Market & Eatery —and worked countless hours to build it back as a central hub of community life, not to mention its reputation as a great place to eat.

On Feb. 15, the Legares will turn over the business to new owners Wayne and Tracie Hill and take off for Alaska in their motor home.

Overwhelmingly, their customers are expressing their gratitude — and their understanding. On Melby’s Facebook page, the customers were calling it the end of an era.

“Thank you for all the great breakfast, lunch and dinners, especially in the winter when we came on snowmobile and in the summer too,” said Elaine Parmalee Jackson. “Our kids grew up knowing Tut’s, then Melby’s.

We will miss both of you, but know your legacy will be carried on. Congratulations!”

Another customer, Nancy Eaton, said, “You know how much we all love and support you. After all these happy years, we say congratulations on this well-earned new

NEW OWNERS BEHIND MELBY’S — Wayne and Tracie Hill stand behind the restaurant counter at Melby’s Market & Eatery, where they will take over ownership Feb. 15 from Paul and Kay Legare, seated.

(Geraghty Photo) adventure. Daddy especially will miss Kay and her wicked good fish chowder.

Above all, thank you both for your kindness and for being such an integral aspect of Waterford. Bon voyage and happy trails!”

On Tuesday, the Hills, who are living in one of the three apartments up over the store, said they are very excited, and a little daunted, about continuing the legacy. After all, the historic building near the corner of Valley Road

and Route 118 has operated as a general store for over a century now.

They’ve been busy studying all the recipes for such Melby’s favorite fare as its fish chowder, pumpkin MELBY’S, Page 4A

Sebago votes 6-to-1 to start withdrawal process

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Sebago is now in withdrawal mode.

Voters Tuesday passed a referendum that will start the withdrawal process from SAD 61. The measure carried with 336 “yes” votes, while 58 residents voted “no.” There was one blank ballot.

By state statute, Sebago will now formally notify SAD 61 via written let-

ter that the town is entering the withdrawal process.

Selectmen and School Board directors (Joe McMahon and Ben Bowditch) will appoint a Withdrawal Committee, which will eventually enter into negotiations with SAD 61. One of two of the school board member will serve on the committee — they will decide who will serve.

Selectmen appoint the other three members (a selectman, a Friends of Sebago

Elementary member, and someone from the general public). Those appointments will be made at the next selectmen’s meeting.

Allen Crabtree, a member of a Study Group, which brought the referendum to voters after a petition was signed by residents, said a subcommittee (there is no set membership limit) could also be formed to help with “research” regarding school options. The Withdrawal

Committee, however, will be the town’s legal entity when dealing with SAD 61, state Department of Education officials and other school systems.

Although the town did approve $25,000 from undesignated funds, local officials stressed that they will attempt to spend “as little as possible” by “doing most of the work” themselves.

At a public hearing, Study Group members said

Harrison in position for upgrade

HARRISON — Maybe, there is a silver lining in the loss of Engine 4.

The Harrison Fire Department is down a truck following an accident last month, which resulted in a fire truck sliding out of control on Harrison Heights Road and crashing into trees.

Fortunately, the driver escaped with minor cuts and bruises.

Another silver lining is the town is in position to actually “upgrade” when it seeks to replace Engine 4.

Fire Chief Dana Laplante met with selectmen last week to discuss how he would like to approach truck replacement.

The town will look for a refurbished fire truck in Alabama, and hope to find an engine that has greater water capac-

ity (1,250 gallons), more horsepower (enabling the vehicle to tackle some of Harrison’s steeper terrain, “not to go faster to calls,” Chief Laplante pointed out) and more seating room.

Chief Laplante noted that the current truck could transport two firefighters, while others would proceed to local and mutual aid calls in their own vehicles.

By placing fully-equipped firefighters within the same vehicle, Laplante says the group can discuss job responsibilities while en route to the fire scene, thus enabling personnel to be “ready to go” once they arrive at the call.

The town will look to purchase a vehicle in the 2003 to 2005 range, which will again be an upgrade over the fire truck knocked out of commis-

sion due to the accident. Fire officials were authorized by selectmen to spend up to the amount of money awarded to the town by its insurer (there will be no additional cost to taxpayers).

As well as travel miles, Chief Laplante will take a close look at the truck’s usage history to determine which vehicle will be the best fit for the town.

James Lifter, who was in attendance at last Thursday’s meeting, donated $100 to the cause, which officials gratefully accepted.

Town Manager Bud Finch hopes the town can negotiate that along with the sale of the fire truck the company will also be responsible for transporting the vehicle to Harrison, thus removSEARCH, Page 4A

the main goal is to reach an agreement with SAD 61 regarding keeping Sebago Elementary School open, as well as possible changes in school funding. If negotiations fail, Sebago could look at other opportunities, including joining another school district.

According to state law, there are certain points when Sebago can end the withdrawal process.

SAD 61 news At the SAD 61 board meeting Monday night: • Superintendent of Schools Al Smith reported that the Crooked River project has been reworked to lower the cost while still maintaining the “educational integrity” of the proposed construction/renovation.

Some spaces, such as the kitchen and music room, were reduced in size, while

some elements, such as a pellet boiler, were eliminated from the plan. Areas reworked include a stage in the gym area, as well as the building’s front façade.

Superintendent Smith defended the decision to house Grades 3, 4 and 5 there, rather than go with a two-grade facility. One reason, the space problem at Songo Locks would remain if Grade 3 stays at SLS and SAD 61 adds a Pre-K down the road. Secondly, Smith said construction/renovation costs for two grades at Crooked River would run about $5 to $6 million, while the latest proposal for three grades at CRES is at $7,880,000 — down from $9.6 million, which was rejected by voters.

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design is “very well done,” with a 2,000-square-foot overall decrease of impervious surface. The board was also pleased that the design eliminates a curbcut onto Main Street. Anne Krieg, Bridgton’s Director of Planning, Economic and Community Development, was also pleased that the design is in keeping with the overall Main Street Streetscape draft plans that are now in the initial design stage.

“I think Main Street is definitely on an uptick,” said Collins.

The current N.A.H.G.A. office building will stay operational while the new building is being constructed. Once the new building is finished, the old Dairy Queen building will be removed, as well as the rest of the existing pavement. The new building will feature earth tone engineered wood siding and wood trim, and will contain a total floor space of 4,896 square feet. The existing Chalmers Insurance Claims Center and Chalmers Realty sign will remain as is, and will not need to be disturbed during construction.

Selectmen okay sewer allocation

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Chalmers Insurance Group has been granted a request for an additional sewer allocation in order to build a new office building at the corner of Main and Bacon Streets to replace their N.A.H.G.A. division office building.

Selectmen approved a total of 150 gallons per day of additional allocation at their Jan. 26 meeting, by combining requests for two properties. The first, the N.A.H.G.A. building at 88 Main Street, was a request for 42 gallons a day, and the second was a request for 107 gallons per day for their main office building at 100 Main Street.

Selectman Paul Hoyt led off discussion by asking how the board, acting as Wastewater Commissioners, could be considering any extra sewer allocations at all, considering that they were told two weeks ago that all of the available allocation had been used up.

Town Manager Bob Peabody said that in researching Chalmers request, the town learned that an extra 353 gallons per day of allocation was available at Chalmer’s N.A.H.G.A. building, left over from when it was originally built as a Dairy Queen restaurant. The allocation still existed, but was not used, after the building was converted for office use to service N.A.H.G.A., the National Accident Health General Agency that is Chalmer’s third-party medical claims service.

The spreadsheet of available allocation maintained by the Wastewater Committee continued to show 530 gallons per day for that building, instead of the 177 gallons per day it was actually using, Peabody said.

“So 353 gallons (per day) still exists in the town’s hands,” he said. The building at 100 Main Street, which has 35 employees, is currently on an old septic system, and Chalmers wants to hook that building up to the town’s

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NEW CURBSIDE BUILDING — The new two-story building that will replace the N.A.H.G.A. office building in Bridgton, owned by Chalmers Insurance, will be built right up against the sidewalk on Main Street, shown at left, on space that is currently used for parking. The curbside orientation will be in line with the Chalmers Realty office building located on the other side of Bacon Street, shown at the bottom of this sketch. Stevens Brook, at right, forms the rear border of the property. The project will be constructed by Main Eco Homes, which is currently finishing work on a new two-story retail/office building diagonally across Main Street. sewer system.

Chalmers Insurance went before the Bridgton Planning Board Tuesday for site plan approval of the new building at 88 Main Street (see story, page 1).

In other action, the board: • Approved plans to initiate a Microloan Program, using $70,000 in grant funds from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded in 2002. Planning Director Anne Krieg said the funds have been laying fallow since the disbanding of Western Maine Finance, and are available to assist startup or existing small businesses with five or fewer employees with low interest, revolving loans with flexible repayment plans.

There was discussion as to what entity would administer the program, and it was decided to enlist the help of the Bridgton Economic Development Corporation.

• Accepted the resignation of Michael Truscott from the Wastewater Committee.

Truscott got a job out of town that interfered with his ability to attend meetings.

• Agreed to formally recognize any town employee who has earned 10 years of service and leaves that employment in good standing.

• Agreed to move forward on the voter-approved transfer of the HAM Sports Complex from the Bridgton Recreation Advancement Group to the town. Peabody will draw up a memorandum of understanding for the board and BRAG officials to sign, and once the transfer is complete, the town can budget for annual maintenance costs with the understanding that BRAG volunteers will continue their fundraising efforts for extra resources at the field. Public Works Director Jim Kidder and Recreation Director Gary Colello are jointly working on developing a cost center for the upcoming budget.

• Decided not to meet separately as Wastewater Commissioners at this time,

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with the understanding that separate meetings may be needed in the future when a new wastewater ordinance is in place.

• Agreed to have Peabody draft a policy that would allow nonresidents to serve on town-appointed committees, in response to a request

by Community Development Committee members Mark Lopez and Chuck Renneker.

Both men said the committee has been having trouble coming up with a quorum to hold meetings, yet more often than not there are nonresidents who attend and have an interest in lending their business experience to the discussions. Selectmen agreed not to require that the nonresidents be a taxpayer in town.

• Agreed to consider the use of electronic tablets instead of paper for their meetings, although a majority of the board were lukewarm at best about the idea. Several Planning Board members have said the tablets they are now using are too small to be useful, and the experience has been frustrating. Selectman Greg Watkins, however, con-

vinced the board to have several different styles of tablets brought to the next meeting to be tried.

• Discussed a draft proposal by Peabody to hire a full time fire chief for $65,042, which would require a net salary of $44,415 after around $20,000 in current stipends are factored in. The change was one of the top recommendations in a study of fire department operations completed last year.

• Agreed to begin considerations of Community Development Block Grant public facilities and infrastructure projects under the around $119,000 available for “bricks and mortar” projects. The board will review staff recommendations for use of the funds at its Feb. 3 meeting. Among the projects proposed are renovations at the Central Fire Station, additional improvements to Town Hall, a public bathroom in the core downtown district, and electrical upgrades at the Bridgton Community Center.

In addition, construction design drawings are needed in order to secure funding for the Main Street Streetscape Project.

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Q. The principal’s position has evolved compared to years ago when it was a “bad” thing to be sent to the principal’s office?

ML. Kids are different. Demands on schools are different. The family is different. So many things today are different that impact the school and what it has to do. I find the most enjoyable part of the job is the ability to creatively problem-solve all of these challenges. We are trying to empower students more, take ownership of their learning, and really model positive behavior than get compliance from students. I’ll take five minutes to shoot baskets with the kids, poke my head out into the hallway and talk with kids. I want them to feel comfortable to come to me if they need help or just want to say ‘Hi.” When I do have to address behavioral issues, it’s easier. The rapport has been built. Kids want to be liked. They want to please everyone, at this age. They want to be accepted by all of their peers, their teachers, liked by everyone.

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High school is still enjoyable. Kids are who they are. It’s tough to impact them, less malleable. More mature. Middle school age is a unique journey.

Q. How was the transition starting a new job here?

ML. It was surprisingly easy. One, I have an incredible assistant principal (Maggie Thornton), who is motivated and energetic and just really competent. She was already on board when I came after Labor Day, the school was up and running. She was invaluable. The district has a ton of resources and support for teachers

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ML. I grew up where “school” was the center of my family.

My dad was a teacher and a coach. My mom was a school nurse.

Two of my aunts and an uncle were teachers. Those people were huge parts of my life growing up, and I was very involved in school as an athlete and a student. So, school was a major component of my upbringing. It was a cornerstone of what we did as a family. I went off to college and earned a degree in wildlife biology. I worked in a scientific research capacity for about a decade.

Then, I returned to school to become a teacher. I went to Montana State University to earn a master’s degree and got into a teaching program there. My first job was at the Flathead Indian Reservation in Wyoming as a science teacher for grades 7 to 12. It was a real challenging job with seven different science classes taught every day. It was a fantastic experience.

Q. How did you land in Maine?

ML. I am a native of Iowa. My wife is from upstate New York.

She works for an environmental consulting company, which has offices across the country. A position opened in Maine, so we both got jobs in Presque Isle. I was a biology teacher there. We then migrated south, and I took a job at Kennett (North Conway) as a chemistry teacher. I earned a second master’s degree in education leadership, and later worked in Dover-Foxcroft.

Q. What moved you toward administration?

ML. I felt really good about some of the things I was doing in my classroom, and I wanted to share that vision on a broader level. Also, it seems like I’ve been taking classes forever (curriculum and instruction), which I enjoyed, and the next step was education leadership. During some course work, some professors early on gave me the tap on the shoulder and told me I needed to go for this. ‘You get it,’ they said. I really enjoy the visioning, big picture look for education. As I took more classes, my interest grew. I took on more leadership roles as a teacher in my building, and wanted to keep progressing.

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New chapter begins: Melby’s Market sold

(Continued from Page 1A) whoopee pies, homemade pies and, of course, its signature buffalo burgers. They plan to add their own personal touches over time, but initially the menu will remain the same.

“It’s always been our dream to have our own place,” said Tracie. Warren grew up around the area, and both have management and kitchen experience. They first became interested in the store last summer, when they attended the Waterford World’s Fair and learned that the store was for sale.

To hear Paul tell it, as soon as he heard of the Hills interest in buying the business, he was all ears. Both he and Kay have been ready

for some years now to kick back — the store is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week — but they didn’t want to let go before finding someone to take their place.

Their last day as owners will be Feb. 15, and the store will only be closed one day, on Feb. 16, for inventory before reopening the next day under the Hills ownership.

Paul said it was rough going at first when he and Kay took over the store in 1990.

The Legares plan to motor on to Las Vegas after spending time in Alaska and Quebec’s Gaspe Peninsula. For several years Kay has led cruises and trips to various locales, but this time she won’t be tied to the demands of running the store. Sometime in

(Continued from Page 1A) ing any potential liability (an accident) to the town until it arrives locally.

In other business, select-

men appointed Ray Laplante, Colleen Densmore and Pamela Dyer to the Budget Committee. Finch presented his proposed budget, which will be passed along to the committee for review.

• There is a new sheriff’s deputy in town, Sherry MacVane. Finch said the new deputy has made her presence known, pulling over several drivers where speeding has been an issue.

“So, let’s welcome Sherry on board and obey the speed limit so your introduction to her isn’t a speeding ticket,” Finch said.

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both parties, to allow consideration of the bill by the full Legislature. The vote was 8-2.

Powers’ bill will have a public hearing before the Legislature’s Transportation Committee.

“The date of that hearing will not be scheduled soon enough to make this issue,” said Powers. “As soon as we hear anything, will get the word out to Naples residents.”

SAD 61: CRES project update

(Continued from Page 1A) of putting the project back out to the voters April 12.

Directors will finalize the plan and sign necessary warrants at their Feb. 22 meeting; absentee ballots would be available March 11; and a public hearing would be held April 5 at the Lake Region High School gym (directors ruled out using the Great Room at LRVC because “we have no idea how many people will come to the hearing, and we shouldn’t expect people to have to stand,” Casco

Director Phil Shane said).

Superintendent Smith also addressed the matter of the proposed CRES being able to house 350 students. He pointed out the district’s philosophy has been to keep classes in the 18 to 20 student range. With 15 classrooms earmarked for the new project and if class size is kept at 18, those rooms would accommodate 270 students.

The projected student enrollment for the facility, once work is completed, is 260. As shown by enrollment figures

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at Stevens Brook this year, figures can fluctuate. SBES has had a high of 323 and a current number of 314.

Smith noted that Songo Locks presently uses former custodial spaces as instructional rooms due to overcrowding.

Casco Director Stan Buchanan commended Smith and the Building Committee for “listening to people” and reducing the project nearly $1.7 million yet not “hurting the educational needs of our children.”

• Sebago Director Joe McMahon was perturbed regarding what he considered as inaccurate minutes taken at the Jan. 11 board workshop meeting. McMahon claimed he was “misquoted” in the minutes and was upset that it was the second time in recent months that comments he made were inaccurately reported in SAD 61 minutes.

McMahon asked that

the minutes be tabled, but motion failed lacking a second. Directors approved the minutes, as presented, by a 7-1 vote. There were two abstentions.

• The owner of McDonald’s in Bridgton donated 10 lift tickets to the Stevens Brook Elementary School ski program, Principal Cheryl Turpin reported. The principal also noted that State Representative Phyllis Ginzler will pay half of the costs to transport students to Augusta for a visit at the state capital.

• Lake Region Vocational Center students plan to work with Sebago Elementary students taking apart and reassembling motors, etc. as part of a six-week, 1½ hour program.

• Songo Locks School will host 12 interns from St. Joseph’s College in Standish, who will “observe and learn” from the educational setting there.

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Obituaries RAYMOND — Keith L. Blanchard, 60, died unexpectedly, Wednesday Jan. 27, 2016.

He was born on Jan. 10, 1956 in Lubec, the son of Harold “Doc” and Rita (Carney) Blanchard.

Keith grew up in Greenville and was a 1974 graduate of Greenville High School. He was a graduate of the Gulf Oil Program of Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute, and enjoyed a career as a merchant marine, retiring as a chief engineer after 30 plus years.

Hunting and fishing were great passions in Keith’s life. He was a licensed Maine Guide and proprietor of the Reel Maine Guide Service, as well as a three-time champion of the Best Ice House Competition of Sebago Lake. Keith was also the owner of Reel Maine Properties. He enjoyed driving his BMW, spending time with his granddaughter Bailey, and loved his Labrador retrievers, Haley and Abbey. Keith will always be remembered for his dry sense of humor, sensitive and sentimental personality, and as a man that would do anything for anyone.

Keith is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Diane (Turco) Blanchard; daughters, Amber Blanchard of Gorham, Ashley Blanchard of Raymond and Arielle Blanchard of Raymond; a grandchild; siblings, Sharon Blanchard-Kimball of Pittsfield, Patricia Glidden of Palermo, Harold Blanchard of Greenville, David Blanchard of Raymond and Kimberly Bengtson of Millbury, Mass.; 14 nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours were held Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham, where a funeral service will be held Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 at 11 a.m. Following the service, a reception will be held at the Windham Veterans Center, 35 Veterans Memorial Drive, Windham. Burial will be private.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com Those wishing to remember Keith may make donations in his name to the: Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park, PO Box 1231, Gray, ME 04039.

Winfield M. Robinson OXFORD – Winfield M. Robinson, 73, of Oxford, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 at the Hospice House in Auburn.

Winfield was born in Bridgton on Aug. 2, 1942, a son of Daniel S. and Charlotte E. (Graffam) Robinson. He attended Oxford schools and graduated from Oxford High School in 1961.

Following high school, “Win” worked at Paris Manufacturing for a time and then went to work at the Home Gas Company in Oxford. For most of his life, he worked at Robinson Manufacturing in Oxford and retired from there in 2000 after 25 years and was a supervisor.

He was an assistant coach for the Oxford Little League and was an avid NASCAR fan. His favorite drivers were Bill Elliott and Kasey Kahne. Winfield and his sons enjoyed going to races together and had traveled to Dover, Martinsville and New Hampshire International Speedway. He also loved hunting, fishing, camping, doing puzzles and yard work. He will also be remembered as a devoted friend to anyone in need.

Win had lived in Oxford all of his life and married Pauline A. Henderson on Jan. 11, 1964.

Surviving are his wife of Oxford; his two sons, Kirk Robinson of South Paris and Cameron Robinson of Oxford; his brother, Daniel “Buzzy” of Norway; his sister, Dixie Macdonald of Oxford; his foster son, Rick Haas of New Gloucester, and his three children, Chris, Kyle and Nathaniel; five grandchildren including Jessie Taylor of Harrison and Josh Lavoie of Harrison; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Winfield’s life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Stone-Smart American Legion Post, Main Street, Norway.

If desired, donations in his memory may be made to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240.

Arrangements are in the care of Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris.

Keegan C. Eldridge NAPLES — Keegan Curtis Eldridge, 25, of Naples, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, with his family at his side.

He was born Sept. 13, 1990. in Norway, to Kevin and Constance Eldridge of Naples.

Keegan excelled in high school, graduating with honors from Lake Region High School in 2008. He was a member of the band and jazz band, and played in the pit bands for many musicals throughout school.

He was selected to participate in the District II Band, All State Band, and the All New England Band Festival. He was also honored as the Best in Show at the Berklee Jazz Festival his junior year.

He was a 4-year, 3-season athlete participating in cross-country, basketball and track. His sophomore year he was a member of the State Championship 4 x 8 Relay Team. His freshman year he was named Rookie of the Year in Basketball. As team captain of his cross-country team, he earned several awards — 2-time Varsity Cross-Country Award, Hancock Player of the Week and Oakhurst Dairy Player of the Week.

Keegan was a member of the Boy Scouts of America for 12 years and earned his Eagle Scout in 2008.

Keegan loved to travel, and had the opportunity to visit several friends in different states and traveled with People to People to Australia and New Zealand. His senior year he went to Italy and Greece with a group of students from Lake Region High School.

Keegan worked at Sandy’s Flight Deck, Lakes Region Properties, Eldridge Construction and, most recently, the Lotus Garden in Naples.

After high school, Keegan attended the University of Farmington and the University of Southern Maine, and he was a member of several bands. He continued to amaze his family and friends with his talented drumming and entertained them with his quick wit and by playing his guitar to all types of music and any song they wanted to hear.

Keegan loved to visit the ocean and enjoyed the lake, and spent a lot of his time in the summer on the family pontoon boat and kayaking or canoeing.

Keegan was predeceased by his grandfather James L. Curtis of Westbrook.

He is survived by his parents, Kevin and Constance (Curtis) Eldridge of Naples; his sisters Kari N. Eldridge and Kiersten C. Eldridge of St. Augustine, Florida; grandparents Nancy Hanson of Naples, Philip N. Hanson Jr. of Poland, Carol Oakes of Raymond, and David and Diana Eldridge of Naples; his beloved dog Scanner; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and wonderful friends.

Keegan is a courageous, selfless young man who saved lives through organ donation. He is our hero.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to NAMI, 1 Bangor Street, Augusta, ME 04330.

A celebration of Keegan’s life will be held 6:30 p.m., Friday evening at the Lake Region High School gymnasium. Following the celebration of life there will be a reception in the high school cafeteria. Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhomeinc.com

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NAPLES — Wesley Barton MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Gordon Cannell, 67, of Naples, passed away on Lewis Weeks, 73, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016 while in care at passed on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, at Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn. home, surrounded by his loving family.

Wes was born in Bryn Mawr, Pa. to He was born on June 16, 1942, in L. Barton and Barbara (Gilman) Cannell.

Damariscotta, son of the late Arthur L. Wes grew up in Maine, the Cannell Weeks and Mildred Mahan Weeks. family having lived in Naples for genGordon was a member of the First erations. He graduated from Fryeburg Congregational Church of Bristol, the Academy, Class of 1968 and attended two Maine Lacrosse Officials Association years at the University of Massachusetts and the Jaycees of Bridgton. He retired in Amherst, Mass. He was successful from Bridgton Academy in 1991, where as an audiophile and in high-end audio he taught math, coached football and bassales/consultation for many years, both in ketball, and was the assistant headmaster.

Boston and New York City. He returned home to family and Maine Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jill Weeks; three in 1988. sons, Jeffrey Weeks of Raymond, Scott Weeks of Deland, Fla. and Wes was well-known for performing in Lake Region Community Michael Weeks of Port Orange, Fla.; and six grandchildren.

Theatre productions, and he loved singing with the Maine Gay A celebration of Gordon’s life will be held at Strong-Hancock Men’s Chorus. Wes was dedicated to his community, serving civic Funeral Home, Damariscotta, in June. Burroughs Funeral Home and nonprofit organizations in various capacities particularly the and Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet, S.C., (843-651-1440) is Lake Region School Board. assisting the family. Online condolences may be directed to: www.

Surviving Wes is his adored sister, Christine (Cannell) Wolf of burroughsfh.com Buxton; a much-loved niece; and a very special friend, Anne Meade In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the US Contreras of Cerrillos, N.M.; and many dear cousins, those living Lacrosse Foundation, “The First Stick Program” or the “Coaching locally and some far away. and Officials Education Program,” 113 West University Parkway, A memorial service celebrating this wonderful man will be held Baltimore, MD 21210, or Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, 22 at Unity of Greater Portland, 54 River Road, Windham, on Saturday, Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102.

April 30, 2016, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Airin Wolf officiating. Online condolences may be left for his family at hallfuneralhomeinc.com.

Condolences may be sent in to Christine Wolf, 49 Allen Ave., Buxton, ME 04093.

In memory of Wesley, donations may be made to: Androscoggin GRAY — Arthur Deakin, 90, died peacefully at home in the presHospice House in Auburn. ence of his daughter, on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016.

He has now joined the love of his life, his wife Glennis, who predeceased Arthur in January of last year.

Arthur was born in Portland to Arthur Deakin and Nellie (Bonney) Deakin on Aug. 26, 1925. He graduated from Deering High School in CASCO — Franklin Paul Tenney, 84, formerly of Casco, died 1943.

Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 at Haven Hospice in Gainesville, Fla. On April 21, 1950, Arthur married Glennis (Irish) Deakin and they He was born Nov. 1, 1931 at the Tenney Homestead on Quaker had one child, Kimberly. Art and Glenn loved to spend an evening Ridge in Casco, the son of Warren Nathan Tenney and Inez Knight Tenney. He was a twin and one of 11 children, all born at Quaker dancing at local establishments and they kept themselves in vogue by Ridge. Along with his siblings, they attended the one-room school- taking lessons of the latest dance steps. Arthur enjoyed a career in television, starting with the now-defunct station WPMT and ending with house on Quaker Ridge and Casco High School.

He moved his family from Tenney Hill, Casco to Gainesville, his retirement from WGME Channel 13 in 1987. He wore many hats Fla. in 1966 to be near his oldest brother, Arnold and family who in his job, from projectionist, to cameraman and then to production.

In his day, Arthur was quite a good water skier, performing on trick had settled there after WWII. Frank and Gertie lived 50 years in the house they purchased in Gainesville and celebrated their 64th skis and deftly swaying through the slalom course. Nothing made him anniversary there last year. Before being medically retired in 1986 happier than spending time with all the kids on the lake teaching them due to an on-the-job accident, he was a Construction Superintendent to ski. He will be missed by those who have expressed to me how many building schools, armories and other related structures and interest- wonderful memories they have of his kindness and patience.

Arthur then went on to teach his grandson how to sail, his granding projects. He was known for his custom masonry fireplaces as daughter how to water ski, and taught them both how to navigate the many of his brothers were known for in Maine.

He was predeceased by daughter, Carolyn Tenney Signore “onion-rings-of-death” on Little Sebago. His grandchildren fondly Glasgow; two granddaughters; his parents; and nine of his siblings, remember heading up to the lake and always being greeted by Nana and Arnold, Guy, Arline, Beaulah, Emma, Alton, Gloria, twin sister GG sunbathing on the float. Spending time with family on the small, intimate sandy beach brought him much joy. In his declining years, his Frances, and brother Marshall.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gertie Tenney; son Colin and Glennis’ dreams of having a log cabin built on the lake finally came Paul Tenney; daughters Rhonda Tenney Crawford and Paula Tenney to fruition. They both loved sitting on the deck and watching their greatMcLamb; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; many grandchildren derive the same “beachy” pleasures as their predecessors.

Surviving Arthur are his daughter, Kimberly Darling of Gray; a nieces and nephews; and brother, Melvin of Naples. grandson, Christopher Darling of Lovell and a granddaughter, Amy A funeral service was held in Gainesville on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016 at 1 p.m. for viewing, and a service at 2 p.m. at Willliams- (Darling) Freese of South Portland; and five great-grandchildren.

At the family’s request, all services will be private. Arrangements Thomas Funeral Home, 823 NW 143rd (County Road 241) are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, Jonesville, Fla. A reception followed.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Raymond/ 172 State Street, Portland. To view Arthur’s memorial page or to share Casco Historical Society, c/o Craig Sharky, PO Box 211, South an online condolence, please visit: www.ctcrawford.com

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Marjorie M. Frank Marjorie M. Frank, 87, of Harrison, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 at Bridgton Health Care Center.

She was born in Bernardston, Mass. on Dec. 14, 1928, the daughter of Dwight and Wanda (Eldred) Moody. Marjorie lived in Oneida, N.Y. until the age of 12 and graduated from East Rockaway High School, Long Island, N.Y. It was in East Rockaway where she met her future husband, Joseph Frank. They were married on July 31, 1948.

Marjorie was a full-time mother, homemaker and grandmother until the time of her death.

She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph, on Oct. 10, 2014.

Surviving are her three sons, Gary of California, Neal of Fryeburg and Dana of Harrison; two daughters, Beverly Parker of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Lorraine Merkel of Phoenix, Ariz.; 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

There will be a service held at a later date to be announced.

Arrangements are in the care of Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton. Condolences can be expressed to the family at www.chandlerfunerals.com

Richard J. St. Peter Sr. HARRISON — Richard “Dick” Joseph St. Peter Sr., 87, of Harrison, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at his home.

He was born June 4, 1928, in Fort Fairfield, a son of Herbert and Azelia Martin St. Peter. Always seen with a wide smile, wearing his flag lapel pin and being accompanied daily by his faithful black lab, Cinder, Dick enjoyed taking the time to acquaint himself and chat with other dog owners in the village. He was a friend to many; always greeting them with a firm handshake and a hearty “Hello.”

He lived a full and interesting life — from being a proud Marine Veteran to working as a traveling salesman throughout the Eastern seaboard, with a particular affinity for Maine — to co-owning and operating the Twilite Motel in Ellsworth, with his wife Chrissy. He was very active volunteering in the community, which continued even into his eighties, when he served as distribution manager for a local newspaper.

Growing up in the East Deering section of Portland, he married the love of his life, Christine Adams, a romance that lasted 64 years.

They lived in Massachusetts during the early years of their marriage, where they began raising their family, Patti and Richie. Returning to Maine they lived in Portland, Cumberland where Dick served on the School Board, and Ellsworth. While owning the Motel there, they relished wintering in Ft. Myers, Florida. They eventually chose to retire in a small town, purchasing their home in Harrison, where they have lived happily for the past twenty years. They enjoyed hosting and attending gatherings at the lake with friends or at their homes through the years, where Dick’s enthusiasm for good food never waned.

Dick was a member of the American Legion Post 139, Harrison, and the “Weary Club,” of Norway. His cheerful disposition, warm heart and presence in the village, will surely be missed.

Predeceased by his son, Richard St. Peter Jr.; his wife Christine Adams St. Peter; his sister Lorraine Doucette Kelby; and his brother Norman J. St. Pierre; he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and John Vierra of Gray and Land O’Lakes, Florida; his sisters-in-law Mary Agnes St. Pierre of Saco, Elaine Finik of Westbrook, Marcia Adams of Machias; and many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

A celebration of life gathering will be held at Ruby Slippers Café and Bakery, in Harrison, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, from 3 to 5 p.m. A graveside service will be held later in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Richard J. St. Peter to: Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Rd. Fryeburg, ME 04037, or to New England USO, 427 Commercial St., Boston, MA 02128.

Peter R. Fletcher CASCO — Peter Russell Fletcher, 67, of Casco, passed away at home on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, after a courageous fight with Parkinson’s disease.

Peter was born June 21, 1948, in Hartford, Conn., and grew up in Berlin, Conn. Peter graduated from Williston Academy and continued on to the University of Vermont. He served in the Connecticut National Guard and was active in Connecticut Explorer Scouts and Kiwanis Club, Berlin chapter, for many years, and served one term as president.

At the age of 15, Peter started working for Leonard Abrahamson Home Construction. He founded Fletcher Woodworking and also worked for Arnold Carlson Construction before moving to Maine. Peter was a master artisan with wood and his workshop was a special place, where he created beautiful pieces of woodwork. He passed on these skills to his son, Peter, and many others just like his father had. Peter and his wife, Cathy, whom he married in 1974, dreamed of building a home in Maine, which he did in 1998 and they lived there until 2013 when they moved to an ADA house.

Peter loved his family, golden retrievers, fishing, boats, sailing, camping, hiking, and enjoying nature, including embarking on an Alaskan expedition in 1969. Peter was a past member of the Kensington Congregational Church of Connecticut. He was an active member of Windham Hill UCC in Maine, and was on the board of trustees for 15 years, then as a consultant and a multiple committee member.

Peter was predeceased by his parents, Russell and Natalie Fletcher.

Peter is survived by his loving wife, Cathy; their three children, Cammy Haydar of Ontario, Canada, Peter Fletcher of Boston, Mass., and Alison Fletcher of Casco; two grandchildren; siblings, Susan F. Buckley of Londonderry, N.H., and Betsy F. Peck of San Diego, Calif.; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 at the Windham Hill UCC, 140 Windham Center Road, Windham, Maine. Reception will follow. Arrangements are by the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham. For online condolences, please visit www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Windham Hill UCC, 140 Windham Center Road, Windham, Maine, or to The Michael J. Fox Foundation, michaeljfox.org

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Naples Library Reception, raffle at Gallery 302 NAPLES — Is there anything more welcome than hot soup on a cold winter’s night? Join us at Naples Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. for a Soup Share. Bring your slow cooker or Crock-Pot of your favorite soup and its recipe to share — or just come and sample soups and pick up recipes for ones your family will enjoy at home. Please sign up at the Adult Circulation Desk.

Children’s Library • Tuesdays — Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m.

• Thursdays — Musical Storytime, 10:30 a.m.; Middle School/High School Gaming Club, 4 to 5 p.m.; Read to Bear the Therapy Dog, 4:30 p.m.; Pajama Storytime, 6 p.m.

• Second & Fourth Thursdays — Lego Club, 4 p.m.

Special Events • Saturday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. to noon — Family Project; craft tables will be set up to make something special for your Valentine, and chocolatier Jim Miller will share his expertise making chocolate pops • Tuesday, Feb. 16, 4 p.m. — Children’s Movie; those who attend will vote to see which movie will be shown Also, Miss Kate is planning special activities for school vacation week. Check at the Children’s Circulation Desk for more details.

Adult Library Drop in and play: • Thursdays — Mah Jongg, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Needlecraft, work on your own project, 1 p.m.

• Second & Fourth Thursdays — Scrabble, 7 p.m.

Special Programs • Thursday, Jan. 28, 10:30 a.m. — Author Joyce M. Lovely will talk about her upcoming book Ice Cream, Gasmasks and God. • Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2 p.m. — Naples Book Group will discuss The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd.

• Thursday, Feb. 18, 6 to 7 p.m. — Soup Share; share your soup and recipe or sample soups and pick up recipes.

Library hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday from 2 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For further details, call 693-6841, check the bulletin boards or the website, www.naples.lib.me.us or sign up for the monthly e-mail newsletter.

B4B brunch

Bridgton for Bernie (B4B) is hosting another fabulous brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, Sunday, Feb. 14. The brunch will be held at the Black Horse Tavern, 26 Portland Road, Bridgton.

Bring your friends, a few bucks and your fully charged cell phone. The group will meet, greet, eat and pass that terrific talking stick again. Then, after more strength-giving nibbles, they are going to telephone local residents to inform them about Bridgton’s Caucus. For example, B4B is offering free round-trip rides to anyone wishing to attend the caucus.

Iowa has had their caucus, now it’s time for Maine’s. No, Maine doesn’t get the media attention, but we do elect our candidates for president of the United States the same way — town-by-town. B4B is urging everyone to attend the Democratic Caucus, register as a Democrat, and stand for Bernie.

The Bridgton Caucus is scheduled for Sunday, March 6, at 10 Iredale Street, located behind Bridgton’s Municipal Complex, just off Main Street. The doors open at 1 p.m., and participants are invited to bring a potluck dish to share. The caucus will begin at 2 p.m.

For more information about the B4B brunch, please call George Bradt at 647-2389. Caucus goers with questions should call Linda England at 602-526-0169.

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BRIDGTON Thur., Feb. 4 — Inside Your Computer with Rene Damen, Senior College at Bridgton, 10 a.m. to noon, Tannery Pub. FMI: 647-8580.

Fri., Feb. 5 — Girl Scouts, 3:30 p.m., Community Center.

Sat., Feb. 6 — Legislative meeting/Phyllis Ginzler, 10 a.m., Community Center.

Sun., Feb. 7 — Ping Pong returns to the Bridgton Town Hall, 1 to 4 p.m.

Sun., Feb. 7 — Super Bowl Skate Fest, noon to 2 p.m., Bridgton Academy Ice Rink.

FMI: 583-2241.

Sun., Feb. 7 — Collage Valentine Workshop, 1 to 3 p.m., Gallery 302, Main St. FMI: 647-2787.

Mon., Feb. 8 — Bridgton Lions Club, 5:30 p.m., Community Center.

Tue., Feb. 9 — LEA Water Protection Program with Colin Holme and Amanda Pratt, Senior College of Bridgton class, Tannery Pub. FMI: 6478580.

Tue., Feb. 9 — Celebrate Mardi Gras, read a story, make a mask, 3:30 p.m., library.

Wed., Feb. 10 — Lenten Lunches, hosted by St. Joseph Catholic Church, noon, St. Joseph Church, 225 So. High St. Wed., Feb. 10 — Caregiver Support Group, 1 p.m., Community Center.

Wed., Feb. 10 — Main Street Streetscape with Anne

Krieg, 5 p.m., Community Center.

Thur., Feb. 11 — SCORE meeting, 10 a.m., Community Center.

Thur., Feb. 11 — Conversation through the Art of Dialogue with Fran Liataud, Senior College at Bridgton, 10 a.m. to noon, Tannery Pub. FMI: 647-8580.

Thur., Feb. 11 — Substance Abuse Coalition, 11 a.m., Community Center.

Fri., Feb. 12 — Joy of Singing, 3 p.m., Community Center.

Fri., Feb. 12 — Free AARP Tax Preparations, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Center. Call 647-3116 for appt.

Fri., Feb. 12 — Valentine’s Reception, raffle of HR Best Design Jewelry, 5 to 7 p.m., Gallery 302, 112 Main St. Fri., Feb. 12 — Easy Riders Snowmobile Club, 5:30 p.m., Community Center.

Sat., Feb. 13 — Make Your Own Valentines, 10:30 a.m., library.

Sat., Feb. 13 — Hike Pondicherry Park on Snowshoe with Leigh Hayes, meet 1:30 p.m. at Dunning Bridge, Depot St. Sat., Feb. 13 — Catholics Can Always Come Home, 1:30 to 3 p.m., St. Joseph Church.

FMI: Gloria, 693-4024.

Sun., Feb. 14 — Bridgton Loves Bernie Brunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Black Horse Tavern.

FMI: 647-2389.

Mon., Feb. 15 — Foster Care Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Community Center.

Wed., Feb. 17 — Lenten Lunches, hosted by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and Community Center, noon, St. Joseph Church, 225 So. High St. BROWNFIELD Fri., Feb. 5 — After School Fit Club begins by Brownfield

All lovers of art and chocolate are invited to a special “Death by Chocolate” reception at Gallery 302, in honor of Valentine’s Day. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12. Come enjoy delicious chocolate desserts, wine, cocktail piano music, and friendly conversation in an atmosphere filled with beautiful works of art. Shake off the winter blues with some romance!

HR Best Design has generously donated some lovely jewelry to be raffled. The jewelry is on display at the

gallery and raffle tickets may be purchased there. You do not have to be present to win the jewelry for your sweetheart (or perhaps, for yourself). All proceeds from the raffle will go to the Gallery’s Scholarship Fund, which every year gives a scholarship to an aspiring art student.

Gallery 302, a cooperative of artists displaying and selling many types of artwork, is located at 112 Main Street in Bridgton. For more information call 647-2787 or visit www.gallery302.com, or follow Gallery 302 on Facebook.

Events at the Raymond Library At a Glance Monday, Feb. 8 — Trustee Meeting at 6 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 11 — Maine Post WWII Historical Film, Windham Public Library at 1 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 15 — Library closed for Presidents’ Day Wednesday, Feb. 17 — Make and Take Craft, 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 18 — Kids Paint Class, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 18 — Lawyer in the Library, 6 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 25 — Book Group, 7 p.m. at the library Sunday, Feb. 28 — Tea Time for Knitters/Crocheters, 1 to 3 p.m.

Mondays — Baby Story Time at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays — Preschool Story Time at 10:30 a.m.

Lego Club Students ages six and up are invited to attend the monthly Lego Club, on the first Wednesday of each month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The library supplies the space and the Legos; just come with friends, ideas and imaginations.

Historical Film The Raymond and Windham Public Libraries and Windham Raymond Adult Education are collaborating on showing the historical film, Blizzard to Blossoms at the Windham Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m.

Tim Caverly from Allagash Tails will introduce the hourlong movie that was filmed in the Skowhegan area during the winter of 1948-49 and depicts

SEBAGO — Winter is a great time to curl up with a good book, audiobook or video. Spaulding Memorial Library in Sebago has it all!

They have four computers for use, and the WiFi is always on so patrons can use it even if the library is not open.

Here are several programs coming up that might be of interest to the community: • Saturday, Feb. 6 — “Take

Your Child to the Library Day.” Stop by between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for light refreshments and feed your child’s imagination with anything from a picture book, storybook or DVD. The library has something for all ages — today a reader, tomorrow a leader!

• Beginners Computer Class For Adults — The library is interested in offering a Computer for Adult

Beginners class sometime in March if there is interest in the community. If you would like to learn more about the basics of using a computer and getting online, call the library for more information at 787-2321.

If there are other programs you would like to see at the library, let the staff know — the library is at your service and wants to hear your thoughts.

Recreation, 3:15 to 5 p.m. for 8 weeks, Community Center.

Sat., Feb. 13 — Valentines Dance with Hurricane Mountain Band, 8 p.m. to midnight, Brownfield Lions Den, corner Rtes. 5 & 113. FMI: 935-2911.

Tue., Feb. 16 — Sebago Food Pantry, Nazarene Church, Rte. 114, 9-10:30 a.m. FMI: 274-1569.

CASCO Mon., Feb. 15 — Casco Food Pantry, 6 to 7 p.m., Casco Alliance Church. FMI: 3445370.

DENMARK Fri., Feb. 5 — Easy hike to Deer Hills, Evans Notch,

by Denmark Mountain Hikers, meet 8 a.m. at Denmark Congregational Church, dress for winter hikes. FMI: 7562247.

Tue., Feb. 9 — Songwriters’ Circle, 7:30 p.m., Denmark Arts Center.

FRYEBURG Wed., Feb. 10 — Fryeburg Homemakers Extension, social time 9:30 a.m., program 10:30 a.m. on food safety with Ann Hamilton, Legion Hall, Bradley St. Sat., Feb. 13 — Fly Fishing Film Tour, 7 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

FMI: 603-941-0132.

HARRISON Sat., Feb. 6 — Juggling Workshop with Steve Corning, 11 a.m., library.

Sat., Feb. 6 — Texas Hold’em Tournament, doors open noon, play begins 1 p.m., VFW Hall, Waterford Rd. Wed., Feb. 17 — Harrison Rec Seacoast Adventure Snow Tubing Trip, 2-4 p.m. FMI: 583-2241.

LOVELL Sat., Feb. 6 — e-Book

Readers for Beginners, 10 a.m. to noon, library. FMI: 9253177.

Mon., Feb. 8 — Let’s Talk About It: Death of a Salesman

by Arthur Miller, 1 p.m., library. FMI: 925-3177.

Mon., Feb. 8 — A Taste Of Lovell, 2 to 4 p.m., library.

FMI: 925-3177.

Sat., Feb. 13 — Lovell Thrift Shop $2 a Bag Sale, runs thru Feb. 27, 10 a.m. to noon Mon., Wed., Sat., downstairs of Lovell Church of Christ.

Sat.-Sun., Feb. 13-14 — Lovell Lions Club Annual Ice Fishing Derby, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, register beginning 5 a.m. at No. Lovell Grange Hall, Rte. 5.

NAPLES Thur.-Mon., Feb. 4-29 — “Bundle Up Book Sale,” all month during regular hours, library.

Sat., Feb. 6 — Learn to Crochet, 10 a.m. to noon, library.

Sat., Feb. 13 — Poker Rally by Muddy River Sno Seekers, meet 9 a.m. at clubhouse, River Rd. Winter Social to follow at 6 p.m. at Galley Restaurant and Pub. FMI: 9396594.

Sat., Feb. 13 — Family Project, 11 a.m. to noon, library.

Mon., Feb. 15 — The Food Basket and Kyrie’s Kitchen, 1 to 3 p.m., Town Hall gym.

FMI: 615-3226.

Tue., Feb 16 — Children’s Movie, 4 p.m., library.

Wed., Feb. 17 — Naples Book Group, The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd, 2 p.m., library.

RAYMOND Mon., Feb. 8 — Library Trustee Meeting, 6 p.m., library.

Thur., Feb. 11 — Raymond

Food Pantry, 4-6 p.m., Lake Region Baptist Church, 1273 Main St. FMI: 232-5830.

Wed., Feb. 17 — Make & Take Craft, 12:30 p.m., library.

SEBAGO Sat., Feb. 6 — Take Your Child to the Library Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Spaulding Library.

Mon., Feb. 8 — Sebago (Special) Food Pantry, Nazarene Church, Rte. 114, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Mon., Feb. 15 — Sebago Food Pantry, Nazarene Church, Rte. 114, 9-10:30 a.m. FMI: 274-1569.

SWEDEN Wed., Feb. 17 — Sweden Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sweden Church basement, 137 Bridgton Rd. FMI: 647-4429, 647-5399.

WATERFORD Thur.-Mon., Feb. 4-29 —

Blind Date with a Book, all month long at library during regular hours. FMI: 583-2050.

Sat., Feb. 13 — Let’s Talk About It: With Malic Toward None: The Life of Abraham Lincoln by Stephen Oates, 1 p.m., library.

AREA EVENTS Thur., Feb. 4 — Study of the Psalms with Matthias Tanner, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., runs weekly thru end of March, Christ Episcopal Church, Fair St., Norway.

Thur., Feb. 4 — 4-wk.

Coloring for Adults, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Cancer Resourse Center, 199 Main St., Norway. FMI: 890-7063.

Fri., Feb. 5 — 4-wk. Visual Journaling class, 10 a.m. to noon, Cancer Resource Center, 199 Main St., Norway. FMI: 890-7063.

life in Central Maine, from a blizzard at the start of winter through to spring apple blossoms. The movie is an excellent example of life in Central Maine after World War II. This presentation is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Presidents’ Day The library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15 in celebration of Presidents’ Day. It will reopen on Wednesday, Feb. 17.

Make and Take Craft The make and take craft program continues on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 12:30 p.m. This is an easy-to-do craft for children to create and take home with them. For more information, call the library at 655-4283.

Kids Paint Class The Sedona Wellness and Creativity Center, in collaboration with the Raymond Village Library, will be presenting a Kids Paint Class at the library on Thursday, Feb. 18, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $25 per youngster and $20

each sibling. Adult supervision is required for those under 12. Please dress appropriately for a fun, messy time. There is space for just 20, so sign up early at the library, by calling the library at 655-4283 or e-mail sally.holt@raymondvillagelibrary.org Lawyer at the Library Attorney Pongratz will be at the library on Thursday, Feb. 18, to meet with people on a drop-in basis to answer legal questions and provide pro bono advice. Patrons may avail themselves of his expertise from 6 to 7 p.m.

Book Group The Sleepy Hollow Family Almanac by Kris D’Agostino is the book chosen for the Thursday, Feb. 25, by the Book Group, which meets at 7 p.m. This is a novel about Calvin Moretti, a disillusioned young man whose fledgling

leap into adulthood lands him back in an already overburdened family nest. He is a film school dropout, working as an assistant teacher at a preschool for autistic children.

His obnoxious, highly-motivated older brother is also living at home, as is his sister. To add to this, Calvin’s father, a pilot, is temporarily grounded and his mother is falling apart under the pressure.

Tea Time for Knitters and Crocheters Winter can seem so long that cabin fever is common by the end of February. The Raymond Library has a fun and helpful solution — Tea Time, on Sunday, Feb. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. with accompanying refreshments and even prizes. Please come for tea, fun, prizes and to learn about the library’s knitting/crocheting lending library.

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BCC offering babysitting class A Babysitter’s Training Course will be offered on Friday, Feb. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center. Allison Ross, an Emergency Medical Technician from United Ambulance, will be conducting this course. Attendees will receive a certificate at the end of the course.

The basic course gears toward 11- to 14-year-old youth, teaching the information on leadership; safe and responsible babysitting; basic care: the heart of babysitting; stop: think safety, safe play, and basic first aid, including infant and child Heartsaver CPR. Fee for this class is $35, which covers the cost of the book and a CD, as well as other information that participants will be able to take home with them for reference.

Class size is limited to 14 candidates; bring a bag lunch.

Registration for this class must be made before Friday, Feb. 12. For more information or to register, please contact the Bridgton Community Center at 647-3116.

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Lake Region’s Got Talent winners are...

By Leigh Macmillen Hayes The competition was steep at the third annual Lake Region’s Got Talent show held Sunday afternoon, Jan. 31, at the Magic Lantern on Depot Street in Bridgton.

Laura Taylor, Kristin Farwell and Liza CollinsSchrader, a trio of dancers from Windham, took home the top prize after performing a jazzy routine to Can’t Rely on You. They were awarded a cash prize of $300, a plaque, a presentation bouquet from Maine Lakes Wedding and Event Florist & Raymond Village Florist, a photo shoot from SAvery Photography, and gift certificates from Steamboat Landing Miniature Golf, Rodgers Ski & Sport, Fountain of You, and Pat’s Pizza. There also were gift cards from Dunkin’ Donuts, the Magic Lantern, Bull Moose and McDonald’s of Bridgton.

Placing second was Abbie Vaughn of Brownfield, who looked like Ariel from The Little Mermaid as she sang Part of Your World.

Abbie won a cash prize of $200 and a plaque plus a presentation bouquet from Maine Lakes Wedding and Event Florist & Raymond Village Florist, a photo shoot from SAvery Photography, and gift certificates from Steamboat Landing Miniature Golf, and Rodgers Ski & Sport. There also were gift cards from Dunkin’ Donuts, the Magic

Lantern, Bull Moose and McDonald’s of Bridgton.

Winning third place was Brianna Warren of Casco, with a contemporary dance performance set to The Mask.”

Brianna won a cash prize of $100, a plaque, a presentation bouquet from Maine Lakes Wedding and Event Florist & Raymond Village Florist, a photo shoot from SAvery Photography, and a gift certificate from Steamboat Landing Miniature Golf. There also were gift cards from Dunkin’ Donuts, the Magic Lantern, Bull Moose and McDonald’s of Bridgton.

Appropriately attired in a tuxedo, emcee Peter Allen of Gorham kept the show moving with questions for each performer and comments about upcoming events.

Judges for the show were actress Barbara Stauble, director Jerry Walker, music teacher Jenni Null, director/ actress Patti Hibbard and LRCT Board member Laurie Shepard.

As the audience and performers waited for the final calculation of votes, Chris Madura shared Lake Region Community Theatre’s 20-year history through a slide show, ending with the announcement that LRCT will present Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka The Musical in August.

Guitarist/vocalist Christian Martin, winner of last year’s talent show, entertained the audience with two songs.

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Wed., Feb. 10 — Community Cancer Cut & Sew, 10 a.m. to noon, Cancer Resource Center, 199 Main St., Norway. FMI: 890-7063.

Wed., Feb. 10 — Cultural Affairs Lecture, “Opening the Artic,” with David Canarie and Dana Eidsness, 3 p.m., Saint Joseph College, White’s Bridge Rd., Standish. FMI: 893-7939.

Wed., Feb. 10 — Ash Wednesday Service, 7 p.m., North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail, Windham.

Thur., Feb. 11 — No. Conway Library Book Group discusses Underground Railway historical drama, Last Runaway, 10:30 a.m., library, Main St., No. Conway, N.H. Thur., Feb. 11 — Maine

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Sat., Feb. 6 — Indoor Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., South Paris American Legion Post #72, Church St., So. Paris.

Sat., Feb. 6 — Bean Supper, 5-6 p.m., North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail, Windham.

Sat., Feb. 6 — Half Moon Jug Band performs at Music With A Mission, 7 p.m., No. Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trl., Windham.

FMI: 892-7149.

Tue., Feb. 9 — SCORE Workshop on improving business profitability, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St., Norway. FMI:

TOP WINNERS of Lake Region’s Got Talent from left to right, Brianna Warren, Abbie Vaughn, Liza CollinsSchrader, Kristin Farwell and Laura Taylor.

(Photo by Shannon Avery) to $2,000, which we’ll use to celebrate our 20th anniversary with this summer’s production of Willy Wonka,” said Janet Ver Planck, president of the LRCT Board of Directors.

“We’re thankful for all of the contestants who auditioned and participated. We saw so many talented kids during the past month. We’re also thankful for the Magic Lantern, the

audience and all of our sponsors. I’d be remiss if I didn’t also mention the judges and our board members who volunteered their time to be here each week and helped make Lake Region’s Got Talent such a success.”

All of the shows are televised on Lake Region Television.

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Community Theatre fundraiser was made possible by the following local businesses: Maine Lakes Wedding and Event Florist & Raymond Village Florist; Rodgers Ski & Sport; SAvery Photography, Greenwood Manor Inn, Center Stage Performing Arts, Vooris Painting; Pure Spa & Studio, McDonald’s of Bridgton; Hayes True

Value Hardware; Fountain of You, Pat’s Pizza, Steamboat Landing Miniature Golf; and Krainin Real Estate.

A special thanks is extended by LRCT to the Magic Lantern Theater and sound engineer Chris Madura, stage manager Doug Warner, photographer Shannon Avery, The Bridgton News and Lake Region Television.

Post WWII Historical Film, Blizzards to Blossoms, 1 p.m., Windham Public Library Thur., Feb. 11 — M&D Productions’ Equus opens, 7:30 p.m. Thur.-Sat. thru Feb. 27, Your Theatre, 1857 White Mtn. Hywy., No. Conway, N.H. FMI: 603-733-5275.

Fri., Feb. 12 — Full Dome Laser Shows return to USM Southworth Planetarium, runs thru Feb. 21, Falmouth St., Portland. FMI: 780-4249.

Fri.-Sun., Feb. 12-14 — Norway Snowshoe Festival, variety of races, games, exhibits, various locations. FMI: 739 2124.

Sat., Feb. 13 — Free Ice Fishing Instruction, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Otter Pond, Sebago Lake Land Reserve, Standish.

Sat., Feb. 13 — Cupid

Dash, snowshoe race as part of United Way’s Rock, Paper Scissors Triple Crown Series, 10 a.m., Roberts Farm Preserve, Norway.

Sat.-Sun., Feb. 13-14 — Winter Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Windham Hill United Church

of Christ, 140 Windham Center Rd. FMI: 892-4217.

Sat., Feb. 13 — Oxford Hills Honey Bee Club, 1 p.m., Extension Ctr., 9 Olson Rd., So. Paris.

Sat., Feb. 13 — Cupcake Battle, 25 bakers, 1 to 3:30 p.m., No. Conway Community

Center. FMI: 603-374-6241.

Sat., Feb. 13 — Kids’ Night Out, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Saint Joseph’s College, White’s Bridge Rd., Standish.

FMI: 893-7661.

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Area Events Go on a ‘Blind Date with a Book’

WATERFORD — Are you looking for the perfect date this Valentine’s Day? The Waterford Library is hoping to pair patrons with the perfect match this month with its “Blind Date with a Book” program. Simply stop by the library anytime during open hours until Feb. 29 and check out a gift-wrapped book without knowing the author or title.

Read the singles ad on the wrapper to get a hint about the personality and genre of the book and choose your blind date. If you strike out, just return the book to the library and try another. Once you finish reading, you get to “rate your date” for the benefit of other readers. Did you have a love connection? Did the date end early? Did something unexpected happen? For more information, call 583-2050, or visit the website or Facebook. Library hours are Monday from 2 to 6 p.m., Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to noon and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Full dome laser shows return to USM Planetarium

PORTLAND — The full dome laser shows return to University of Southern Maine’s Southworth Planetarium from Friday, Feb. 12 through Sunday, Feb. 21, with a special Darwin Day on natural selection on Feb. 12. These 3D, full spectrum color laser shows either tell the stories of the constellations Orion the Hunter, Perseus, Andromeda and the sea monster Cetus, or are done as musical laser shows with different themes. Call 780-4249 or e-mail Edward.gleason@ maine.edu to reserve your space. Cost is $5 for each show, and $1 for 3D glasses.

Valentine’s Day Reception at Gallery 302

There’ll be wine, music and Death by Chocolate at a special Valentine’s Reception at Gallery 302 to benefit their student scholarship fund. Tickets are now on sale for the raffle of HR Best Design Jewelry at the event, set for Friday, Feb. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Gallery at 112 Main Street in Bridgton. The jewelry is also on view, and winners need Bundle Up Book Sale NAPLES — For the month of February, the Naples not be present to win.

Fly Fishing Film Tour Public Library is holding a special “Bundle Up Book Sale” FRYEBURG — Costa presents the 2016 Fly Fishing Film during regular library hours. Fill a bag of paperbacks and cookbooks for $5, or purchase various book bundles for $2 Tour at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy. All proceeds to $3. benefit the Saco Valley Trout Unlimited scholarship funds, Brownfield starts After School Fit Club BROWNFIELD — Brownfield Recreation has begun a river stocking, and other community events. Doors open at new program called The Fit Club, an after-school fitness 6 p.m. and cost is $20 general admission. Pre-order tickets club for children in kindergarten through grade 6. Come online at www.flyfilmtour.com or by calling 603-941-0132.

Lovell Thrift Shop Sale play volleyball, basketball, floor hockey, glow in the dark dodge ball and more at the Brownfield Community Center LOVELL — The Thrift Shop of the Lovell United Church on Fridays from 3:15 to 5 p.m. starting Friday, Feb. 5. The of Christ will be having a $2 a Bag Sale from Saturday, Feb. eight-week program costs $30 per child ($20 for those also 13 through Saturday, Feb. 27. Shop hours are Mondays, playing a spring sport). Scholarships are available and there Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. are discounts for older siblings or parents that volunteer to Winter Book Sale in Windham help. Visit www.brownfieldrecdept.weebly.com to register.

WINDHAM — Stock up on winter reading for you and Juggling Workshop at your valentine at a Winter Book Sale on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 14, from 11 a.m.

Harrison Village Library HARRISON — Harrison Village Library is offering a to 3 p.m. at the Windham Hill United Church of Christ, Juggling Workshop for kids at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 140 Windham Center Road, Windham, downstairs in the during Take Your Child to the Library Day. Juggler Steve Fellowship Hall. For more information, call 892-4217.

Corning of South Paris will teach the workshop. Steve Oxford Hills Honey Bee Club meeting began his career studying physical comedy and improvisaSOUTH PARIS — The Oxford Hills Honey Bee Club will tion at the world-renowned Celebration Barn Theater. He meet on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 1 p.m. at the Oxford County has performed professionally at theaters and resorts across Extension Center, 9 Olson Road, South Paris. The public the country, and internationally aboard Disney Cruise Lines. is welcome. For more information, contact Christopher at This program is free and open to all. For more information, cpeaston@megalink.net please call the library at 583-2970.

Swingin’ Bears holding Square Dance

Texas Hold’em Tournament

KICKING IT OFF — Sebago Lion Sue Bowditch presents a check to Spaulding Memorial Library Director Sue Newton to help kick off the library’s annual fundraising drive. The Lions are happy to support the library and several Lion members also serve as volunteers. If you would like to support the Spaulding Memorial Library’s Annual Drive, you can go to www.spaulding.lib.me.us and click on the donate button, or you can mail your taxdeductible donation to Spaulding Memorial Library, P.O. Box 300, Sebago, ME 04029. This fundraiser is the primary source of income to keep the library a fun, friendly, and informative place for the community.

The alternate date for the event, if there is not enough snow, is Feb. 20. The club is also having a Winter Social that evening at the Galley Restaurant and Pub starting at 6 p.m. All are welcome. This is an opportunity for people to get out and have some fun this winter and meet other people. There will be prizes at the Winter Social. Any questions on either event, please call Bernie Flood at 939-6574.

Brownfield Lions Club Valentine’s Dance

BROWNFIELD — The Brownfield Lions Club is holding a Valentines Dance on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Brownfield Lions Den on Routes 5 and 113 in Brownfield from 8 p.m. to midnight for adults 21 and older. Music is by “Hurricane Mountain,” a country-western band, and admission is $15 per person. The dance is BYOB and there will be a 50/50 and a bottle raffle. Proceeds will benefit the Brownfield Lions Community Fund. For more information or reservations, call Earl at 935-2911.

SOUTH PARIS — The first dance by the Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club for 2016 will be a Valentine Dance on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 7 to 10 p.m. in the cafeteria of the Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine Street, South Paris.

The caller will be Walt Bull, calling Mainstream and Plus levels of dancing, and the round dance cuer will be Carol Arsenault. Both are Maine residents and are well known in square and round dancing circles in New England. The admission charge is $7 per person, but nondancers are Hike in Pondicherry Park invited to come at no charge. There will be door prizes and Come along with Maine Master Naturalist Leigh Hayes a 50/50 drawing. Refreshments will be served. Hosts/host- to explore Pondicherry Park on snowshoe on Saturday, Feb. Fryeburg Homemakers talk food safety FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Extension Homemakers esses for the dance are Richie and Ellen Janerico and Bob 13, as part of the Great Maine Outdoor Adventure Weekend. group will meet at the Legion Hall on Bradley Street, and Eleanor Herrick.

Meet at the main kiosk at the Dunning Memorial Bridge on Fryeburg, on Wednesday, Feb 10. Social time and coffee Muddy River Club holding Poker Rally Depot Street at 1:30 p.m. After the hike, walk on over to the time begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the business meeting NAPLES — Muddy River Sno Seekers Snowmobile Depot Street Tap House for something to warm you up inside at 10 a.m. Ann Hamilton, University of New Hampshire Club will hold a Poker Rally on Saturday, Feb. 13, starting — hot cocoa and cookies will be free to trekkers (snowshoes Extension Coordinator, will at 9 a.m. at the snowmobile available upon reservation). The hike will take around two present a program at 10:30 clubhouse on River Road in hours, and is of easy to moderate activity level. a.m. on food safety. The Naples. Fee is $10 per hand, Join the Safe Sitter® Class focus of her presentation will and there will be prizes for NORWAY — A Safe Sitter® Class, offered by Stephens include the preparation, storthe top three hands. The win- Memorial Hospital Family Birthplace, will be held on Tuesday, age, and shelf life of food. ners will be announced at Feb. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Harper Conference Ann is very knowledgeable around 2:30 p.m. Feb. 13.

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There’s a lot of news to catch up on Lovell

Here’s some old news that hasn’t made it to the page yet, because of my trip to Florida.

While I was gone, the drawing for the items raffled off at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library were drawn. The winners of the signed books donated by Stephen King were Jack Jones, Anne Marie McCormick, Jim Diegoli, Spenser Coldnell and Carol Roberts.

As usual, the tree lighting was a huge event, with help from the Lovell Fire Department, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, the Fryeburg Academy Chorus and of course all the ladies who made and served all the goodies. The library is so well supported by the community. When it was determined that the library needed two new flags, a very supportive member of the community stepped up to the plate. Stan Tupaj, whose office is across the street, met the need with two new flags.

Another gift to the library were solar panels, donated by Mike and Thelma Maguire.

The committee in charge of the new addition completed five years ago made allowances for future use of solar panels. The work to be done by Juicebox Energy Inc. will provide 29% of the power for the building.

The library is also going to write grants to hopefully add extra panels to upgrade the hot water system. None of these additions would be possible

without all for the wonderful support, which is very much appreciated. With the money saved in these areas, the library will be able to supply more books and programs to the community. Lovell is unique in that its library serves as the center of activates in town — and aren’t we lucky to have it.

The Lovell Historical Society Christmas Open House was well attended.

The museum was decorated for the season by Sandra Bell and Linda Matte. Homemade cookies for decorating were made by Rachael Kuvaja. The hospitality table was the work of Margie Ward. The winners of the drawings were Mike Maguire, who won the $200 gift certificate for heating fuel (which he donated to Lovell Friends Helping Friends); and Rebecca Schofield, who won the $100 gift certificate to Ebenezer’s Pub, donated by Chris and Jen Lively. The dinner for two donated by Oxford House Inn was won by Ken and Ann Male. The Historical Society greatly appreciates those who donated the prizes for the drawing, as well as all of the community support that enables them to continue the work of accumulating the history of Lovell.

The Lovell Historical Society is again offering an internship for the summer of 2016. Applicants can be either a present college student or high school grad who plans

to attend college in the fall.

The applicant must be responsible to learn the society software program, to help organize the society’s collection, assist in programming, guide museum tours and other office tasks. The internship is for eight weeks, starting June 21, with hours of Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, plus two Sunday events. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume and three references (one school, one work and one volunteer) by April 16 to the Lovell Historical Society, P.O. Box 166, Lovell, ME 04051 or lovellhistoricalsociety@gmail. com For those who love chocolate, that time of year is nigh.

In honor of Valentine’s Day Feb. 14, the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library holds its most favorite event, the annual Taste Of Lovell (formally known as Death by Chocolate).

This bevy of delight, in its 16th year, will be held in the Stephen and Tabitha King Room at the

library on Monday, Feb. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. For those watching their diet, there will also be healthy food available.

For a measly $5, you can make a choice of six tastes, and for a hearty $8 you can have 10 tastes.

To add to the enjoyment, chocolate always tastes better to music. The Harp Lady, E.G. Roth, will entertain the crowd with her wonderful renditions of Broadway tunes and seafaring songs, as well as classical instrumental harp selections. A warning: this is a very popular event, so get there early for the best of the best. Anyone wanting to enter the competition can sign up at the library or call 925-3177 and enter your name. There will be prize of a Stephen King book for the winner.

The Adult Book Discussion Series continues on Monday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. The Maine Humanities Series subject is “Making a Living, Making a Life: Work and Its Rewards in a Changing America.” The group will discuss Death of

Monday, January 25 10:24 a.m.

Officer McCormick responded to a landlord/tenant dispute on Harrison Road.

2:32 p.m. A teenager was caught shoplifting at Food City.

10:41 p.m.

Officer

Smolinsky was advised by a long-haul trucker that he was going to park his 18-wheeler on Bruce Warren Lane and sleep for 10 hours because he was over the allowed limit of driving hours.

Tuesday, January 26 8:16 a.m. Officer Jones investigated a report of identity theft by a North High Street resident.

10:26 a.m. A black Subaru sped through a Route 302 construction site at around 60 miles an hour, but police were unable to locate the young male driver.

1:36 p.m. The owner of the First and Last Motel sought police help in getting a tenant to pay the rent, but was told it was a civil matter.

4:48 p.m. Juveniles were out on the ice at Highland Lake Beach near an unsafe area of open water at the dam.

5:44 p.m. A 12-year-old male was out of control at an Allen Avenue residence.

6:45 p.m.

Officer

McCormick investigated a report of a mail scam by a Harrison Road resident.

Wednesday, January 27 12:39 a.m. Two men were acting suspiciously in the Big Apple on Main Street. One of the men asked the cashier if he was the only one working.

5:15 a.m. A car hit and killed a deer near North High Street and Sweden Road.

10:25 a.m. A woman told police she was getting lewd text messages.

4:15 p.m. Officers Reese and Hammond mediated a domestic disturbance at a Douglasville Road residence.

6:09 p.m. A car hit a deer on Willett Road near the church rectory.

8:16 p.m. A male juvenile was allegedly being bullied by other children at the Bridgton Community Center.

Thursday, January 28 1:29 a.m.

Officers Smolinsky and Gaumont responded to a South High Street residence where a 21-year-old woman had pos-

sibly overdosed on pills.

3:22 p.m. A tenant at the First and Last Motel said the electricity and hot water to the unit had been shut off.

3:55 p.m. A person renting on the Harrison Road said all her belongings were gone and the locks had been changed.

5:48 p.m. A Chevy was speeding up and down Forest Avenue and almost hit someone.

5:59 p.m. A person was out of control at an Allen Avenue residence and was picking up weapons.

6:18 p.m. A car hit a deer in the area of 757 North High Street.

8:57 p.m. Someone stole a neon green BMX bike with the word “Chaos” on the side from a Pond Road residence.

10:14 p.m. Two vehicles, a sedan and an older muscle car, were driving recklessly on Carissa Drive, doing donuts and burning rubber all over the road.

by Ethel Gilmore-Hurst Lovell Correspondent 925-3226 ehurst3@yahoo.com

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get a pulse on everything. Through the conversations, find out the areas the teachers want support (professional development), find out the pulse of the building, where student behavior is at, take it all in. Really, lay the groundwork for building relationships.

Q. What do you see areas school needs to tackle over the next four, five or six months?

ML. I’ve always come back to as a teacher and administrator, it all hinges on students taking ownership of their learning, getting that buy-in, engagement, take an active role in their learning.

That is the ultimate goal. Get that in place, it really opens up the potential to meet all of the other goals, like improvement in standardized test scores, getting kids ready for the transition to high school, meeting standards proficiency-based learning. Two ways to get to that point — offer as much student choice as you can, let them explore areas interested in with learning styles that work best for them. We’re really focusing on different instruction, working with teachers to come up with strategies that utilize different instructional techniques at the same time so that students can work toward the standards at their own pace, the way they learn. As it becomes more common, my goal and hope is student accountability in learning improves, and they start taking ownership of learning, push themselves, teachers and classmates to go further.

Q. To measure schools strictly by a score, fair or unfair?

ML. Part of me says, ‘Bring it on,’ because I actually love standardized tests. I’ve always loved standardized tests. I learn and perform well in that format. It works for me. I’ve always been a fan of the underdog, so I like the challenge that says, ‘Show us what you can do, here’s the standardized test.’ We’re going to give it our best shot, but the science side of me also knows that it is just one data point. You need a lot of data points before you can come to a statistically sound conclusion. So, there is a need to hold a school accountable. There is a need to have some commonality in how you measure what students know. Just one data point once a year is high stakes, and doesn’t show the full picture. I enjoy the challenge, but I think there needs to be more opportunities for monitoring student understanding to see if what you are doing instructionally works. I see a need for some common assessments along the way throughout the year the gives us a real idea how kids are progressing and monitor trends to see if our approach is working.

Q. How important is it to connect with parents and the community?

ML. It’s very important. We have a (software) program called Schoology, which helps parents see exactly what their student has for work and how they are doing. I am using it (Schoology) to create professional development opportunities for our teachers.

The capacity is incredible. There is always more schools can do to reach out to families. We also want to take advantage of resources in our communities, like Maine Lakes Science Center, LEA, Loon Echo, Howell Labs and Downeast Industries. Those are huge resources within our community that we need to intertwine with our curriculum and make that bridge. Those types of tech businesses and research groups can be great mentors to our students.

All the pieces are there. The potential is huge.

Q. Has LRMS been everything you hoped it would be?

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and Sunday, Feb. 13 and 14.

Contestants can fish in any lake or pond included in the 100 acres of Oxford County from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The entry fee is $10 for both days and you can preregister with Cliff Hill at 928-3744.

Registration on either day will be held at the North Lovell Grange Hall on Route 5, beginning at 5 a.m. Prizes of $100 will be awarded for the heaviest togue, bass, pickerel and overall fish. There will be prizes for kids 12 and under, with a grand prize of $50. Weigh-in of caught fish will start at the Grange Hall at 4 p.m. sharp each day.

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Books are available at the library free of charge.

The library will again grant amnesty to any and all people who have lost a book or have been fined for a damaged book. All you have to do is bring your bill to the library and it will be deleted from your record. Of course, if you have a snowy day and have nothing to do, you might want to take the time to once again look for that lost book — which, if found, won’t have to be replaced by the library.

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Taste of Lovell will be extra special LOVELL — Chocolate delights, sweet treats, savory bites and live music by The Harp Lady are all in store on Sunday, Feb. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. when the annual A Taste of Lovell is held at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell.

The 16th annual A Taste of Lovell will be extra special this year, with an appearance

by E. G. Roth, known as The Harp Lady. Described as having one of the best voices in the business, Elizabeth, who accompanies herself on the harp, has performed all over Maine, New England and throughout Ohio and Arizona.

She will entertain with a selection of popular, Broadway, and seafaring songs interspersed with classical instrumental harp selections. As usual, there will be a variety of locally-prepared desserts, appetizers and fruits.

The cost will be $5 for five servings and $8 for 10 servings of the prepared foods.

Carryout boxes will also be available. All proceeds benefit the library.

If you would like to cook or bake for this Valentine’s Day event, please stop by the library or call 925-3177 to add your name to the list of bakers. Everyone can vote

EXTRA SPECIAL TREAT — E.G. Roth, The Harp Lady, will provide live musical entertainment at this year’s A Taste of Lovell on Sunday, Feb. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library. on his or her favorite dish Don’t miss this lovely afterand the winner will receive noon of food, music and a signed Stephen King book. friendship.

Conversation with Matt Lokken

(Continued from Page 9A) research about a school, you know the area, you can only do so much homework to figure out if the fit will be right.

I am just overjoyed that it has felt as good as a niche I could have hoped. There are always people in a school that are challenging individuals and can detract from the positive culture of a building. That doesn’t exist here. The staff is incredible.

Q. If there were barriers, how would you address it?

ML. Like with students, you try to build relationships and lay the groundwork for more challenging conversations to come. As a science person and administrator, one of my strengths is collecting data and then provide feedback to teachers on what is working, what I seeing in observations and what might help.

Q. Evaluating staff, a difficult task?

ML. Difficult yes, but as a teacher, you try to find ways to help students learn.

You do the same thing with teachers, by providing appropriate professional development to help teachers grow, which you hope transitions to helping students learn. As an administrator, you get to see the big picture and how all the parts need to come together to be successful. Just as we believe it is important to support and develop students as a ‘whole person,’

it is important that teachers have the same level of support so they come to work excited, and go home feeling they’ve made a difference.

Job satisfaction is important.

Teaching can be a draining profession.

Q. After a rough week, what do you do to re-energize?

ML. I am a new father, son 22 months old. That has totally changed my life and perspective. When I come home, I have to be totally on with my little boy. He gets into everything in seconds.

The focus is all encompassing. It takes me away from a rough week. It’s been great.

I’m a big skier. Love the outdoors, mountains, bicycling.

Q. Greatest reward?

ML. Ever since I took this step to education and left the science field, my reach has always extended my grasp. It feels like finally after earning two masters and jumping through all of the hoops (certifications, learning the curriculums, etc.) it feels like I am doing. I’ve always been reaching, striving, pushing myself for the next level, and now it feels I can enjoy this level now. It’s funny how life evolves. Twenty years ago, if you asked me if I would be a principal at a middle school, I would say, ‘No way.’ Today, now that I am here in this building, I feel this comfort level that I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.

Ping Pong is back It has been nearly 10 months since the Ping Pong Program was closed down when the furnace at the Bridgton Town Hall gave out.

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Lakers even score with Clips, claim #1

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As the final seconds ticked off the clock, Jack Lesure raised his arms and pointed his two index fingers into the air.

With a 65-53 victory over Yarmouth Tuesday night, Lake Region (15-2) took a step closer to nailing down the top seed in the Class B South basketball tournament.

Since their loss in Game 2 of the season to the Clippers (12-5), the

Lakers eagerly awaited for a rematch.

“Our last game (against Fryeburg), I didn’t think we played up to our potential.

The guys didn’t think they played well. They want #1, and were geared up for this game,” Laker Coach John Mayo said. “This one has been marked on the calendar all year long. They came ready to play.”

With an electric atmosphere — almost playofflike — Jack Lesure made his final appearance at “The

Nut House” a memorable one, scoring a game-high 21 points to go along with 8 rebounds and 3 steals.

LR started fast with Lesure scoring 12 points, including some outstanding positioning inside to score two buckets to go along with a 3-pointer.

Forcing six turnovers, the Lakers had the game rolling at their desired pace.

Nate Smith (14 points, 9 rebounds) drilled a 3-pointer and Marcus DeVoe (12 points, 5 rebounds) con-

nected on a one-hand floater in the lane as time expired to give the Lakers a 23-14 lead.

“Unlike the first game when they tried to slow things down, tonight we were able to dictate tempo,” Coach Mayo said. “We played our game — fast. We kept attacking and looking for the open player.”

Yarmouth made a run early in the second quarter, holding the Lakers to four free throws as the Clips edged closer 27-24

on a Musseitt M’Bareck (19 points, 5-of-8 shooting from behind the arc) trey.

After a Lesure inside bucket and a pair of foul shots, Yarmouth tied the game on a strong baseline drive by Aleksandar Medenica (7 points, 11 rebounds) and another M’Bareck 3-pointer.

LR answered the challenge with a 8-0 run over the final 2:23 as Alex Langadas (6 points), who drew a couple of offensive foul calls, timed perfectly a step into

the passing lane, intercepting the ball and converting it into a fastbreak layup. Brandon Palmer (8 points, 6 rebounds) scored on a baseline floater over the Yarmouth defense, and Langadas netted a shot on a determined drive to the rim to put the Lakers up 39-31 at the half.

The Lakers took control of the contest with a 17-7 run in the third quarter as DeVoe drained a 3-pointer and later added a pair of CLAIM #1, Page 8B

Raider girls exorcise a demon, beat the Lakers

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — On a dry erase board, Coach Sean Watson listed the reasons the Raider girls’ basketball team has enjoyed success this season.

He also created a checklist.

“I felt if we did those things, we would be successful,” he said. “Again, we don’t talk about wins or losses, we talk about if we play well. Tonight, we played well.”

There was no need to mention the opponent. Although Coach Watson and his staff consistently treat each game as just the next contest on the schedule, Friday night was different.

The Lakers were in town.

Seniors, particularly, knew that Fryeburg Academy had many good games against their rival over the past decade, but rarely walked off the basketball court victors — just once in 12 years.

“We try to treat it the best we can every year that it is just another game. That’s the elephant that is in the room.

You could tell. The kids were quiet in the locker room, and they’re never quiet before a game,” Coach Watson said. “I was really happy how they responded. They were a little nervous, a little tentative offensively early on in the first quarter, but fought through it — it is what we’re going to face in the tournament — that tournament-like atmosphere with some jitters.”

Behind an aggressive defense that allowed few open outside looks all night and held Lake Region’s leading scorer without a field goal, the Raiders exploded for a 21-4 run in the third quarter to run away with a 57-32 victory at Wadsworth Arena.

FA junior Mackenzie Buzzell has emerged as a defensive stopper this season, often shutting down the opponent’s top scorer. With some defensive help at times, Buzzell was LR’s Kristen Huntress’ shadow, limiting her to just seven points from the foul line and zero field goals.

Huntress entered the contest averaging 17.1 points per game, but had trouble shaking free tight coverage all night, going 0-for-10 from the field.

“I scouted Lake Region a couple of times, and when I SCORING OVER THE ROOKIE — Lake Region senior guard Jackson Lesure was on the floor, I didn’t real(left) flips a shot over the outstretched reach of Fryeburg Academy freshman Jace RAIDERS, Page 2B McKenney during Saturday’s meeting of the hoop rivals in Naples.

(Rivet Photo)

ROAD BLOCK TO THE BASKET — LR’s Chandler True has her shot blocked by FA’s Nicole Bennett (#34) as teammate Kaylin Delaney helps out. (Rivet Photos)

DRAWING PLENTY OF ATTENTION — Fryeburg shutdown LR’s top scorer Kristen Huntress with aggressive defense from Julia Quinn and Mackenzie Buzzell.

Lakers dig out of early hole, brush back FA

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer With the final seconds ticking off the clock, Ben Darling pulled the trigger on a threepoint shot from the left corner.

The ball just sailed over the outstretched hand of Lake Region defender Marcus DeVoe. Swish.

Buzzer.

For a few seconds, Darling thought he had spoiled Lake Region’s Senior Night, until a Laker tapped him on the shoulder and pointed to the scoreboard.

Home 57 Guest 56 Once again, records mattered very little Saturday night when the two high school bas-

ketball rivals squared off in Naples. Although Fryeburg Academy had just five wins and will miss the playoffs, the Raiders gave the Lakers all they could handle, including taking a 10-point first quarter lead.

The Lakers had a tough time getting into a rhythm as Coach John Mayo shuffled players in and out so all 11 seniors had early floor time before the packed house.

“As a team, we talked about how we wanted to approach the game. Many of the starters were fine with their teammates starting. Some of the nonstarters did not care if they started, they just wanted to play in the game. So, I decided to look at what was the best

way to get 11 guys in. I came up with a rotation and shared it with them and everyone was good with it,” Coach Mayo said. “Everyone played hard at the beginning, but I think the moment got to them a little as we missed some easy shots and had a few turnovers. I was proud of all of them.”

Fryeburg shooters had the hot hand early as Oscar Saunders (18 points) canned a 3-pointer and Darling (9 points) nailed two treys to put the Raiders up 12-2.

The Lakers, however, found their stride late in the period as Marcus DeVoe scored at the buzzer to trim the deficit to 14-10.

“It took us awhile to adjust.

Even when we got to a regu-

lar rotation, that group still had the emotions of the night and it took them awhile to relax and play like any other night,” Coach Mayo said.

“The Fryeburg-Lake Region rivalry has gone on forever.

It does not matter the year or the records of the teams, both teams are going to come ready to battle. There was a great crowd for both teams, and the game had a playoff atmosphere.”

The Lakers came close several times to tying the contest, but the Raiders answered including a nifty tip in by center Isaac Wakefield to make it 22-18. Saunders drained another trey from the right wing to push the lead to five, but the Lakers went on a 6-0

run over the final 1:48 — keyed by a threaded pass by Jack Lesure to Nick Wandishin for an easy bucket, and Lesure swishing a straightaway trey — to take a 26-25 lead into the break.

“I thought we started to get things rolling in the last couple of minutes of the half.

At halftime, I told the guys that we needed to continue to run our stuff and relax,” Coach Mayo said. “We needed to reverse the basketball from side-to-side versus their zone.

At times, we shared the ball well, sometimes we just needed to make the extra pass that gets us an even better shot.”

Fryeburg Academy Coach Sedge Saunders liked how his team battled in the first half.

“Our game plan was to take away the Lakers inside game.

We had to take away dribble penetration, we had to take away direct passes into the post, and we had to limit second chance points. Overall, we did an excellent job executing the game plan. We wanted to force the contested three and think we did a good job with that as well,” Coach Saunders said. “We also knew we had to take away easy baskets in transition...for the most part we did this but we had a couple bad turnovers and breakdowns that led to some key hoops for the Lakers.”

He added, “I felt good at halftime but would have felt better with the lead. We knew EDGE, Page 2B

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Raiders exorcise a demon, beat Lakers

(Continued from Page 1B) ize how fast Kristen Huntress is. She is a fast, dynamic player. She’s much more than just a shooter. It took all of Mackenzie’s effort to stay with her. We communicated pretty well to help Mackenzie with her,” Coach Watson said. “We had a tendency to foul a lot tonight, but it is better than giving up the easy one.”

Nothing came easy for the Laker offense, especially in the second half when shooters went a combined 1-of-13 and

finished 6-of-29 from the field and 2-of-12 from the 3-point arc.

“They are fantastic shooters so we tried to extend our defense out. There were a few times we doubled down, which we really didn’t want to do, and gave them a few good looks…but not many,” Coach Watson said.

The Raiders started quick as Lexi L’Heureux-Carland (12 points, 7 rebounds) beat LR coverage to the rim for two lay-ups, while Julia Quinn

(10 points, 3 assists, 3 steals) knocked down a 3-poiner for a 7-2 FA lead.

After going four minutes without a hoop, the Laker offense finally got on track when Chandler True (8 points, 3 rebounds) drained a 3-pointer. With Fryeburg extending its defense, the Lakers looked to work the paint with Melody Millett (4 points, 5 rebounds) scoring 3 points as the Raider lead fell to 11-9 after one quarter.

FA showed it could play

the deep ball game as Quinn, Buzzell (9 points, 5 rebounds) and Kaylin Delaney (her trey coming as the final seconds ticked off the clock) each connected on 3-pointers in the second quarter to give Fryeburg a 23-19 lead at the half.

Lake Region, meanwhile, attacked the inside with two drives rewarded with trips to the foul line (LR made 3-of-4 foul shots) and Kaylyn Jordan and Spencer True scoring layups.

Fryeburg dominated the

LR boys edge FA (Continued from Page 1B) they would make a run, their too good not to, so it wasn’t a shock to be down at the half. I felt we got burned a few times when we let (Jack) Lesure get into the paint and then dump to the big man on the block. We made it a point at the half to do a better job keeping him on the perimeter, but also making sure our wings rotated down quicker to protect the blocks. We also weren’t going to let Jack get the ball at the high post so we had a guy shadow him when he drove into the mid-post and high post area.”

Turning up their defensive pressure, the Lakers opened the third with an 8-2 run with DeVoe (10 points) scoring on a baseline drive and Nate Smith (10 points) dropping a 3-pointer.

The LR lead swelled to 10 as Nick Wandishin came up with a steal, scored and added a foul shot with 3:55 left.

FA was 4-of-7 from the foul line down the stretch, and trailed 43-35 after three quarters.

What Coach Saunders has liked about his club all season is the group’s resiliency and gritty play.

After a Damon Knight 3-pointer put LR up 49-37, the Raiders went to work. FA

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SHANE AWARD HONOREE — At Tuesday’s home basketball finale, longtime rec and travel league coach, as well as youth hoop official, Brian Crockett (right) was honored as this year’s recipient of the Bill Shane Award for his dedication and contributions to the Lake Region boys’ basketball program. Pictured are LR varsity boys’ basketball head coach John Mayo (left) and Bill Shane of Casco.

(Rivet Photo) answered each LR hoop, but then turned up the heat defensively with 2:18 left. With the Lakers missing a couple of deep perimeter shots and turning the ball over twice in the final 30 seconds, the Raiders scratched back into the game as Saunders sank a 3-pointer, Cody Gullikson (11 points) converted on an

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McKenna Gerchman scored on a strong baseline drive and was fouled. Although she missed the foul shot, Nicole Bennett (6 points, 6 rebounds) collected the rebound and scored.

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Defensively, the Raiders didn’t allow a field goal as the Lakers were 4-of-8 from the foul line.

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reverse lay-up and Herras nailed a 3-pointer with 10.9 seconds left to close the gap to 55-53.

Unable to come up with a steal, the Raiders fouled Nate Smith with 6.3 seconds left.

Smith coolly put the game on ice by sinking both shots for a 57-53 lead. When the ball went to the corner, DeVoe approached shooter Ben Darling, but made no attempt to block the shot, thus avoiding the possibility of a 4-point play.

Darling did his part, sinking the long-range jumper.

But, time ran out on the Raiders.

“We talk about when we have a lead in the last couple of minutes about getting a lay-up. I think the emotion of the night got to them some and them wanting to make a great pass, or hit a shot that would put us up even more,” Coach Mayo said. “I told them that they (Fryeburg) had no more time outs and if we were up 4 to stay away because even if they hit a shot we did not have to inbound the ball because it would be under 5 seconds.”

After the game, Coach Mayo told his players, “Tonight was a great night for the seniors to remember.

Despite not playing great at times, we got the win. I also told them that I thought we forced some shot tonight and that we have many great players on this team, so we do not have to force shots. When someone is being great, let’s get them the ball and there will be a time when it will be your turn to be great and we will get the ball to you. I told them to enjoy the win and remember the night and be ready to go on Monday, to get ready for Yarmouth.”

Coach Saunders had nothing but praise for the valiant effort his Raiders put forth.

“I was worried about getting beat on the boards, but I thought we held our own (LR held a 27-21 advantage). We went with a bigger lineup at times and I thought it worked well for us,” he said. “Our guys play great on the road, and we seem to shoot better as well, so I think they felt like they were always in this thing even when they got EDGE, Page 4B

Leia Hodgdon is “truly a team player,” says her varsity cheering coach Kaitlyn Hall. “She is always willing to put the needs of the team above her own.”

Leia had to overcome more than one difficult event this season and while some athletes would let that affect their performance, Leia pushed through and thrived, Coach Hall said.

“I am so proud to call her one of my cheerleaders and am excited to share another state cheerleading competition with her and the rest of our team this coming weekend,” said Coach Hall, whose Lake Region cheering squad placed third at last week’s Class B Regionals, earning the team a ticket to the state championships this Saturday in Bangor.

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Leia 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.

The Hodgdon File Name: Leia Hodgdon Year in School: Sophomore Hometown: Naples Parents: Judy and Keith Hodgdon Sports you play: Cheerleading School honors: Honor roll Q. Why did you choose to play this sport? I chose cheering because my family has done it and once I joined, it was the best decision ever. I love my team and my coach. I have a lot of fun.

Q. What is the most difficult part? The most difficult part is learning a routine for a cheer. It can be stressful at times, but my team always makes it fun

Leia Hodgdon for me.

Q. What do you enjoy the most about cheering?

I enjoy being on this team because I am so close to my coach and teammates. They just make it very enjoyable.

Q. What do you feel you need to work on and why? I need to work on being more serious at some practices because we always have competitions right around the corner.

Q. Why is teamwork important? We all work together to achieve one goal — to be successful. We all need to work together and be devoted to the sport, and all need to be kind to each other.

Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you? I feel my coach has made me into a better and stronger person, not just in sports. She is always there for me and my team in every way possible to make us successful.

Q. How do you want people to view you as an athlete? I think I am a very good, strong and devoted athlete. I love the sport I play and who I play it with.

Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most? I will most definitely remember cheering the most because of my amazing experiences and the amount of fun I have had with my coach and teammates.

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February 4, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 3B

NEW POLE VAULT RECORD HOLDER, Keyana JUNIOR HIGH JUMP RECORD HOLDER, Hannah Prescott set the new Lake Region school record with a Chadwick also rewrote the Laker record book with a new vault of 6-feet, 6-inches last Friday. top jump at 4-feet, 8-inches.

Record Friday for duo

Two weeks ago, Keyana Prescott had a very difficult indoor track and field meet.

During the pole vault, she did not even get off the ground.

So, she worked on her approach during the week and went into last Friday’s meet at the University of Southern Maine field house in Gorham with some confidence.

Her personal record (PR) was 5-feet 9-inches and after the previous week, a jump of 5-feet or 5-feet 9-inches (the two opening heights) would be satisfying.

“I was happy for her when she made 5-feet and when she scraped over 5’9”, tying her PR,” Lake Region Coach Mark Snow said. “I went to other events, then was told she had made the next height also.”

The next height was 6-feet 6-inches and established a new school record! The previous record was 6-feet set numerous times by Leona Kluge-Edwards, most recently in 2011.

Keyana placed fourth in the pole vault, third in the hurdles (with another PR, 11.67), and ran a leg on the SR 4x200 relay, which finished fourth (2:09.52, Hannah Parsons 31.7, Keyana 34.3, Meghan Boos 35.1 and Catherine Christiansen 28.4).

“It was as high as the previous meet was a low; a great rebound performance,” Coach Snow said.

Meanwhile, another Laker record tumbled.

Hannah Chadwick jumped 4-feet 8-inches to tie the performances of Sauntee Braddock (2007) and Laura Berry (2005) in the JR high jump. Her mark of 4’8” also automatically qualified her for the state championships.

“Five JR division girls have now jumped 4-feet 8-inches this season so that event will be very exciting at the league championships on Friday,” Coach Snow said.

Hannah tied for first in the high jump at the meet and also finished second in the 400 meters (1:08.02) and triple jump (30-feet 9.5-inches).

Catherine Christiansen increased her participation at the State Meet by making the automatic mark in the 55 meters (7.97) and the provisional mark in the 200 meters (29.07).

“All year, Catherine’s goal has been that automatic mark in the 55 meters and she has worked hard at attaining that mark,” Coach Snow said.

“She faces very strong competition this Friday in the 55 meters and 400 meters. I’m optimistic that she will improve her time in one or both events and place for us in the meet.”

Catherine was one of five Lakers to get three personal records (PRs) on the night.

Her other PR was for her 4x200m relay split.

Dakota Stover had another three PRs on Friday. That gave him an unfathomable 13 PRs over four weeks.

“It’s extremely impressive because his PRs were already very good. He added a few inches to his long jump PR, which is now a ‘Price is Right’ distance of 19-feet 11.75-inches. That ties him for #1 in the conference heading into our championship meet,” Coach Snow reported.

Dakota won the triple jump again (39-11) and had PRs in the 55 meters (6.89) and 4x200m relay split (fifth,

GETTING SOME SERIOUS LIFT during the pole vault action last Friday at USM in Gorham is Fryeburg Academy’s Sam Williams.

(Rivet Photo)

FA proves talent can beat numbers

300 WIN CLUB — Lake Region varsity indoor track & field coach Mark Snow (left) was honored Tuesday night at the Laker-Yarmouth basketball game with the presenWith only the WMC tation of a plaque commemorating his 300th track win. Making the presentation was LRHS Athletic Director Paul True.

(Rivet Photos) Championships left to qualify for States, the pressure was SR 55 Hurdles: 2. Theo on Fryeburg Academy indoor 1:52.36, Matt Stenger 30.2, a great meet for her.” track & field athletes last Those were the highlights, Snow, 4-10 Dakota Stover 24.3, Nick Triple Jump: 1. Dakota Friday at the University of Scarlett 29.2, Theo Snow but here is a list of quite few other athletes who set two Stover 39-11; 2. Theo Snow Southern Maine in Gorham.

28.7).

There were eight other 34-3.5; 3. Nick Scarlett 33-3 Matt Stenger continues to PRs: Standings: 4. Fryeburg teams at the meet and the FA Emma Brown — long net PRs. He had three for the third consecutive meet in jump (12-4) and 55 meters Academy 72, 6. Lake Region girls came away with an overall win with only 15 athletes.

57. the same three events — shot (8.82) Up next: This Friday’s Unbelievable! The Raiders Lindsey Keenan — 55 put 25-8, 55 meters 8.55, and meters (9.42) and 4x200 relay league championship starts scored 123 points to seal the relay! at 4 p.m. at USM in Gorham. win by 3 points.

“He reminds me of Sergey split “Coach Collins, Coach Shea Durgin — shot put The state championship is Bubka, the Russian pole Hall and I are overjoyed vaulter in the 1980s and 90s, (22-3) and long jump (9-5.75) Feb. 13.

The LR girls have already for these 15 young ladies. I Camden Keller — shot put who broke the world record made 100 PRs this season. believe this is the first overover 30 times. The record (27-5) and 55 meters (9.02) Thomas Noble — 200 The boys had more wins all win for the girls. We are was always broken by a little amount, leaving an opening meters (31.16) and long jump (nine) than in any season not a large team, but we do that Coach Snow has been at have talent,” FA Coach Kevin for another record the next 12-2.75) the helm over the past eight McDonald said. “My hat goes Athletes who placed: meet,” Coach Snow said. off to Lake Region as they JR 400 Meters: 4. Emily years.

“This Friday will be Matt’s last meet as a Laker so I hope Colson, 1:14.56 JR 55 Hurdles: 1. Danica he doesn’t hold back.”

Hannah Parsons set a PR Chadwick, 9.81; 6. Maggie in eight of her nine races Luce, 12.0 JR 4X200 Relay: 1. Lake this year; an astounding 89% success rate. She set PRs Region, 2:21.75, Danica on Friday in the 55 meters Chadwick 29.8, Olivia Toole (8.55), 200 meters (31.75) 32.0, Emily Colson 32.4, and the 4x200m relay. This Hannah Chadwick 29.7 JR Shot Put: 1. Sam could also be Hannah’s last DeSouza 30-9.5; 3. Maraia meet as a Laker.

“She has been a consistent Nason 25-8.5; 6. Autumn sprinter for four years and Tremblay 20-3.5 SR 55 Hurdles: 2. Meghan I’m tempted to enter a 4x200 meter relay team at the State Boos, 10.60 Two Mile: 2. Addie Blais, Meet so she can run one more 13:49.97 time,” the coach said.

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Lovell fish derby LOVELL — The Lovell Lions Club will hold their 7th Annual Ice Fishing Derby on Sunday, Feb. 14 on all lakes and ponds over 100 acres in Oxford County.

The entry fee is $10 and children 12 and under are free.

There will be $100 cash prizes for the heaviest togue, the heaviest bass, the heaviest pickerel, and the heaviest fish overall. There will be a $50 cash prize for children 12 years old and under for the heaviest fish. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.

Registration begins each day at 5 a.m. at the North Lovell Grange Hall, which is located on Route 5 in North Lovell.

Weigh-in will be at 4 p.m. (sharp) each day at the Grange Hall.

Hamburgers and hot dogs will also be available all day long at the Grange Hall. For pre-registration, call Cliff Hill at 928-3744.

The money raised during the derby is dedicated to four $1,000 scholarships for graduating Fryeburg Academy seniors.

The Derby once again falls on Free Fishing Weekend in the State of Maine (no fishing license required).

The Lovell Lions Club would like to thank corporate sponsors: Bliss & Associates, Casco Bay Wealth Advisors, Convenient Containers, Drew Corporation, Gagnon Heating & Air Conditioning, Hunter Enterprises, incognitoinmaine, JB Self Storage, Lovell Hardware, Lovell Logging & Tree, Mo’s Electircal & Solar, Norman, Hanson & DeTroy, Norway Savings Bank, PJ Mechanical, Severance Lodge SKYE COLLINS placed first in the long jump during last Friday’s indoor track & field meet held at the University of Club, Suburban Propane, Travis Fox Carpentry and Wilson Southern Maine field house in Gorham. The Raiders return to USM this Friday for the conference championships. Excavation.

All participants are reminded to be responsible and careful (Rivet Photos) on the ice at all times. Always use extreme caution. Please come and enjoy the fun! Maybe you will catch a prize fish!

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(Continued from Page 3B) runner. We have encouraged her to give running events a try. She has worked with the sprinters a bit more these last couple of weeks and the results are starting to show,” Coach McDonald said. “We are very happy for Colleen and see a very bright future for her both on and off the track.”

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Max, only a sophomore and already on the 4x200 meter relay team, now has secured his spot as an individual.

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A member of the 4x200 meter relay team, which is producing very fast times, Lexi continues to improve.

She has been working with Coach Hall as of late and will continue for the next two weeks. If all comes together on Feb. 13 at Bates the girls 4x2 could be on the top of the podium,” Coach McDonald said.

Miah Schrader missed the school record in the 200m dash by 1 hundredth of a second. This week at WMC should provide just the atmosphere Miah needs to put his name in the FA record book.

Mustafa Demer improved his shot put best to 39.9.00.

“Still in search of the 40-foot mark, we are confident he will achieve his goal in the next two weeks,” Coach McDonald predicted.

Athletes who placed include: JR 400: 5. Grace Condon, 1:16.35 JR 55 Hurdles: 3. Grace Condon, 11.46 JR 4X200 Relay: 3.

Fryeburg Academy 2:12.48 (Caroline Condon, Grace Condon, Colleen Bullard, Camelia Ghadfa) JR Shot Put: 2. Colleen Bullard, 26-4 SR 55 Dash: 1. Oriagna Inirio, 7.63; 3. Skye Collins, 7.76; 6. Lexi Charles, 8.05 SR 200: 2. Ori Inirio, 28.27; 3. Skye Collins, 28.35; 4. Lexi Charles, 29.04 SR 400: 1. Olivia Pelkie, 1:06.10; 2. Emily McDermith, 1:07.26 SR 4X200 Relay: 1.

Fryeburg Academy 1:53.70 (Skye Collins, Lexi Charles, FA TRACK, Page 5B

The Harrison Water District will have two openings for the Board of Directors for the upcoming term of three (3) years. We urge all interested to pick up nomination papers at the Harrison Town Office. Nomination papers will be available February 11, 2016, and are due back

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These trustees shall be bona fide residents within the territorial limits of the Harrison Water District and residents of the Town of Harrison or Bridgton. The election will take place on March 21, 2016 from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Harrison Town Office.

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(Continued from Page 2B) down double digits. Our guys are tough and they love to compete, so I knew they had a couple runs left in them in the fourth.”

Coach Saunders felt the “turning point” was probably Lake Region’s experience, and knowing how to persevere and close out a tough, closely fought game.

“These guys have been to the Western Maine finals. They’ve been through a lot and they obviously are a good team because of it. Two years ago, they were in a similar situation to us — a young team trying to find their identity — and now they are one of the top teams in the state,” Coach Saunders said. “That’s where we’re going to be, and hopefully it’s sooner rather than later. If we keep this nucleus of kids together and they’re willing to work, which I know they are, the sky is the limit for these guys. I’m looking forward to helping them reach their goals, both individually and collectively.”

LR scorers: Damon Knight 3, Brandon Palmer 6, Nick Wandishin 8, Jack Lesure 12, Ryan Hodgdon 2, Nate Smith 10, Alex Langadas 6.

FA scorers: Oscar Saunders 18, Cody Gullikson 11, Scott Parker 2, Ben Darling 9, Oscar Herras 7, Tucker Buzzell 2, Nicholis L’Heureux-Carland 3, Jace McKenney 4.

Turnovers: LR 14, FA 18 Free Throws: LR 12-22, FA 11-21 Field Goals: LR 21-46, FA 18-43 Rebounds: LR 27, FA 21 Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Public Hearing LIQUOR LICENSE The Board of Selectpersons will hold a meeting on February 8, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: 1. An application for a Liquor License for Lake Region Caterers submitted by Lake Region Caterers, Inc. Public welcome.

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Notice of Invitation to bid on purchase of Town-Owned Property The Town of Naples will receive sealed bids for the purchase of a certain parcel of tax-acquired property (Tax Map U29, Lot 0105) located on the 36 Sleepy Hollow Road in Naples until 4:00 p.m. on February 26, 2016, at the Naples Town Office, 15 Village Green Lane, Naples, Maine 04055, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Interested bidders may obtain an Invitation to Bid packet at the Naples Town Office. Minimum bid is $1,400. A bid deposit of 10% of the amount of the bid is required.

The Town reserves the right to accept any bid, to reject any and all bids submitted, and to waive any formality in any bid which, in the sole discretion of the Board of Selectmen, appears to best serve the interests of the Town.

Town of Naples, Maine Ephrem Paraschak Its Town Manager 3T4

Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES OFFICE CLOSED

THE NAPLES TOWN OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2016 IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENTS’ DAY. TOWN OF BRIDGTON 3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

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Call Helen Robillard

AGENDA Public Hearing Casco Planning Board February 8, 2016 Casco Community Center 940 Meadow Road 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Election of Chair 3. Approval of August 10, 2015 Minutes 4. Wayne T. Wood, as agent for MECAP LLC, has submitted an application for An Amendment to an Approved Subdivision to divide Lot 6 of said Plan into two lots. The original Lot 6 will contain 2.8 acres and the newly-created lot will contain 3.1 acres. The property is shown on the Tax Map as Map 4, Lot 23-6. The property is commonly known as 3 Graystone Drive and is located in Residential and LRR zones. This matter is a continuation from the July 13, 2015 meeting.

5. The Town of Casco has submitted an application for Site Plan approval to allow for the construction of a new Town Office on property known as Map 38, Lot 33 and commonly known as 635-637 Meadow Road. The property is located in the Village Zone.

6. Other.

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REQUEST FOR BIDS Complete written bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Town of Bridgton Woods Pond — Bath House & Utility Room Install,” to Anne Krieg, AICP, 3 Chase Street, Bridgton, ME 04009, not later than 3:00 p.m., Monday, February 29, 2016, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after that time and date will not be accepted.

Contract bid documents are available from: Anne Krieg, AICP, 3 Chase Street, Bridgton, ME 04009, Tel. 207-647-8786, krieg@bridgtonmaine.org, website: www.bridgtonmaine.org Mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held: Monday, February 22, 2016, 9:00 a.m., at Woods Pond Beach Area, South High Street, Bridgton, ME 04009 This project consists of building an 8' x 20' bath house and utility room consisting of male and female restrooms.

NOTE: The project is funded by HUD Community Development Block Grant funds. Davis-Bacon Federal Wage rates and reporting requirements apply to the project; please take notice of the wage rate determination attached to the bid documents.

The Town of Bridgton reserves the right to waive all informalities in bids, or to accept or reject any bids, should it be deemed in its best interest to do so.

Notice Date: February 4, 2016

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Regional sports This week’s puzzle theme:

The Grammys

FA track

(Continued from Page 4B) Anna Lastra, Ori Inirio) One Mile: 1. Anna Lastra, 5:26.81; 6. Caroline Condon, 6:19.72 Two Mile: 1. Anna Lastra, 11:56.79 Long Jump: 1. Skye Collins, 15-5 JR 55 Dash: 5. Evan Wadsworth, 7.11; 6.

Jeremiah Schrader, 7.12 SR 200: 2. Jeremiah Schrader, 24.35 SR 400: 2. Evan Wadsworth, 54.75; 4. Max Kummer, 55.86 SR 4X200 Relay: 2.

Fryeburg Academy 1:39.60 (Max Kummer, Jeremiah Schrader, Sam Williams, Evan Wadsworth) SR Shot Put: 2. Baha Demir, 38-9 Two Mile: Brian Ward/ Sims, 11:06.27 4X800 Relay: 2.

Fryeburg Academy 10:07.11 (Brian Ward/ Sims, Cole LeBlond, Evan Maidment, Jake Maidment) Pole Vault: 3. Jake Maidment, 8-6; 4. Sam Williams, 7-9 Long Jump: 6. Baha Demir, 15-1 Triple Jump: 4. Brian Ward/Sims, 32-10

NEED A

ACROSS Montana 1. Papal court 6. Reggae precursor DOWN 9. Eurasian duck 1. *Ric Ocasek’s The ____ 13. Very small particles were nominated but lost 14. Politician 2. Park City State 15. Locker room infection?

3. Actor’s part 16. Actor ____ Fiennes 4. Motivate 17. Like King George, 17605. Hindu retreat 1820 6. *What Skrillex and Diplo 18. Salk’s conquest do 19. *Ed of “Thinking Out 7. Ornamental pond-dweller Loud” fame 8. Legal excuse 21. “Straight Outta Compton,” e.g.

23. L.A. landing spot 24. Under the weather 25. Madonna’s iconic stagewear 28. Catcher’s catcher 30. Approvals 35. Chaps 37. United ____ Emirates 39. Time being 40. Miners’ passage 41. *2016 Grammy nominations leader 43. Popular pickling spice 44. Fertilizer ingredient 46. Mexican money 47. *Multiple winner Levine of Maroon 5 48. Fate 50. Former Speaker of the House 52. Pilot’s estimate 53. Back talk 55. “____ he drove out of sight...”

57. *What kind of Funk?

60. *____ Shakes 64. Willow tree 65. Flow alternative 67. Bottom-ranking employee 68. Continually annoy 69. Unagi 70. Absurd 71. Ayatollah’s home 72. Marbled bread 73. Formerly Hannah

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE? THE BRIDGTON NEWS

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

CONSULT OUR LISTING OF BUSINESS SERVICES AND LET AN EXPERT DO THE JOB! ACCOUNTANTS Chandel Associates Accounting, Taxes Audits, Full Service Payroll 3 Elm St., Bridgton Office 647-5711

CLEANING SERVICES First Impressions Cleaning Inc. Residential & Commercial Seasonal 647-5096

DOCKS Great Northern Docks, Inc. Sales & Service Route 302, Naples 693-3770 1-800-423-4042 www.greatnortherndocks.com

Servicemaster ELECTRICIANS Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration Bosworth Electric Inc. 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452 Quality electrical contractor Commercial/Industrial/Residential TLC Home Maintenance Co. Generators/Todd Bosworth/207-838-6755 Professional Cleaning and bosworthelectricinc@hotmail.com Property Management ALARMS D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons Housekeeping and much more Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor 583-4314 WAM-ALARM Systems Residential/Commercial/Industrial Installation, Service, Monitoring Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire COMPUTERS Burglar-Fire-Temperature Sensors Bridgton 207-647-5012 Free Security Survey 647-2323 Grammy Geek J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Tech support for seniors (jr’s too) Residential - Commercial - Industrial APPLIANCE REPAIR 1-1 support at your home Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Malware & virus removal/PC repair Jones Appliance Service/Repair LLC Bridgton 647-9435 Free pick-up & delivery 207-310-0289 Quality service you deserve McIver Electric All major brands Ms. C’s Computer Repair “Your on time every time electricians” jonesappliances@aol.com 647-4432 Virus and spyware removal 221 Portland Rd, Bridgton PC repairs 207-228-5279 647-3664 ATTORNEYS 27 Zion Hill Road, Bridgton www.mciverelectric.net Jones & Matthews, PA Certified Public Accountants Accounting and taxes Roosevelt Trail Prof. Bldg.

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

Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Naples Computer Services Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA PC repair/upgrades – on-site service 110 Portland St., Fryeburg, ME 04037 Virus and spy-ware removal 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com Home and business networking Video security systems Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA 71 Harrison Rd., Naples 207-693-3746 132 Main St. P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 CONTRACTORS 647-8360 Hastings Malia, PA 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-2061 www.hastings-law.com

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

CARPENTRY Robert E. Guy General Carpentry – Additions Repairs – Remodeling www.bobguy@myfairpoint.net Harrison 743-5120 239-4804 (cell) Jerry’s Carpentry & Painting Carpenter & General Contractor Log homes – decks – remodeling Fully insured – Free estimates 207-527-2552

CARPETING

Jeff Hadley Builder Remodeling, Additions Tile work, Wood flooring Kitchens, Drywall, Painting 30 yrs experience 583-4460 jhadley44@gmail.com Quality Custom Carpentry From start to finish and from old to new Jeff Juneau Naples 207-655-5903

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

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

R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor 24 hour Emergency Service Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882 David K. Moynihan Master Electrician Licensed ME & NH Bridgton 647-8016

EXCAVATION JDN Enterprises Septic systems, Water lines Site work, Drainage 207-647-8146 Snow’s Excavation Complete site work Foundations-Septic-Lots cleared 207-647-2697

EXERCISE/FITNESS Dee’s BodyCraft Personal Training, Aerobics, Pilates Certified – Experienced Bridgton 647-9599

FLOORING Abrams Hardwood Floors Sanding/Refinishing/Installation Sales & Service Tile – LVT – Hardwood 5 Otter Pond Rd, Bridgton 803-8221 Bolsters Decorating Center Carpet – vinyl – ceramic Always free decorating consulting bolsters@megalink.net 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202

Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Sales & Service Meadow Rd. (Sandy Creek Junction) Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA Bridgton 647-5562, 800-310-5563 Complete comprehensive oral hygiene care J & M Wood Floors Infants – Seniors www.thurlowscarpet.com Most dental insurances, MaineCare Installation/Sanding/Refinishing Fully insured – Free estimates 647-4125 bdhc@myfairpoint.net CHIMNEY LINING 207-337-5623 The Clean Sweep LLC Chimney Cleaning Service Supaflu and Stainless Steel Chimney lining and relining Dana Richardson 935-2501

Mountain View Dentistry FOUNDATIONS Dr. Leslie A. Elston Cosmetic/restorative & Family Dentistry Henry’s Concrete Construction 207-647-3628 Foundations, Slabs, Floors MountainViewDentistryMaine.com Harrison Tel. 583-4896

February 4, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 5B

9. *”____! In the Name of Love,” nominated in 1966 10. French Sudan after 1960 11. *Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” was on this label 12. *The ____, a band that never won a Grammy 15. *Best ____ Word Album category 20. Relating to axis 22. Frigid 24. Reproductive organs of a flower 25. *Swift’s space?

26. Forearm bones 27. Plural of #40 Across 29. *Fetty Wap’s “____

Queen” 31. Scotch partner 32. Like a snicker 33. Audience’s approval 34. MLK march site 36. Kind of cell 38. Corner of a diamond 42. Wheel on a spur 45. Vacation location 49. Fancy marble used as a shooter 51. *No Doubt’s “____ Kingdom” album, nominated in ‘97 54. Expression of contempt 56. Black wood

FOUNDATIONS

MUSIC LESSONS

J. B. Concrete Bill O’Brien Poured Foundations 207-647-5940

GARAGE DOORS Naples Garage Door Co. Installation & repair services Free estimates Naples 207-693-3480

Up Scale Music Studio Piano Lessons – All Levels Composition-Theory-Transcription Evan 647-9599

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

Roberts Overhead Doors Commercial/residential – free estimates PAINTING CONTRACTORS Now offering Master Card & Visa 207-595-2311 Jerry’s Painting Service Quality Painting – Interior/Exterior HANDYMAN Fully Insured – Free Estimates Advantage Handyman and Home Repair 207-527-2552 Finish carpentry-install/repair doors-painting www.advantagehandymanandhomerepair.com PLUMBING & HEATING 207-583-0440

HEATING Bass Heating Oil Burner Service Sales and Installations Waterford (207) 595-8829 Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Monitor Heaters Sales & Service Meadow Rd. (Sandy Creek Junction) Bridgton 647-5562, 800-310-5563 www.thurlowscarpet.com

HOME INSPECTION ACW Inspection Services Certified Home Inspector 20 years in Real Estate Fryeburg 207-256-2574

INSULATION Western Me. Insulation Inc Batts, blown or foamed Over 30 yrs experience Free estimates – fully insured 7 days a week – 693-3585

INSURANCE Ace Insurance Agency Inc. Home and Auto 43 East Main Street Denmark 1-800-452-0745 Chalmers Ins. Agency 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311 Oberg Insurance Auto, Home, Business, Life 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858

Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. Specializing in repair service in The Lake Region 647-4436 Ken Karpowich Plumbing Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Master Plumber in ME & NH Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423

MASONRY D & D Masonry Chimneys/fireplaces/walks/etc.

Fully insured Free estimates Darryl & Doug Hunt 693-5060

MOVING Bridgton Moving Residential & light commercial bridgtonmoving@verizon.net Glynn Ross 240 N. High St. – 647-8255 671-2556 (cell)

Solutions on Page 2B

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING Dyer Septic Septic systems installed & repaired Site work-emergency service-ecofriendly 1-877-250-4546 207-583-4546

SOCIAL SECURITY Disability Associates, Inc. Serving the greater NE area 35 years experience 877-478-8642

SURVEYORS F. Jonathan Bliss, P.L.S. Bliss & Associates Surveying, Land Planning 693 Main St, Lovell 207-925-1468 blissinc@fairpoint.net Maine Survey Consultants, Inc. Land info services – Surveys Boundary/Topographic/Flood elevation PO Box 485, Harrison, Maine Off: 583-6159 D. A. Maxfield Jr. PLS Over 10,000 surveys on file

TAXIDERMIST

Trapper’s Taxidermy Jason Pingree 112 Bush Row Rd Clement Bros. Lawn and Landscape Denmark 207-452-2091 Organic lawn & garden maintenance TRAVEL AGENCY Shoreline restoration Creative stonework, property watch Getaway Travel and Tours, LLC Snowplowing & sanding Over 20 years experience 207-693-6646 www.clementbros.com Making travel dreams come true

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

REAL ESTATE Chalmers Real Estate 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311 Kezar Realty Homes, Land & Vacation Rentals Lovell Village 207-925-1500 KezarRealty.com Lakes Region Properties “At the Lights in Naples” Waterfront, Residential Commercial & Land 207-693-7000 Oberg Agency Residential, Business, Lake Shore Property 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858

Southern Maine Retirement Services Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans ROOFING Life and Senior Dental Insurance 150 Main St., Bridgton 1-866-886-4340 JDN Enterprises Shingles – Roofs replaced KENNELS New construction – Repairs Bridgton Veterinary Kennels Bridgton 207-647-8146 Boarding Route 117, Bridgton, Me. RUBBISH SERVICE Tel. 647-8804 ABC Rubbish LAWN CARE Weekly Pick-up Container Service North Country Property Services Tel. 743-5417 Lawn Care Property Management www.ncpsllc.com 207-713-0675

57. ____-friendly 58. Site of Leaning Tower 59. *”Smells Like ____ Spirit,” Grammy loser in 1993 60. Having the means 61. Way, way off 62. List of dishes 63. Mars, to the Greeks 64. ____-Wan 66. Turkish title of respect

www.getawaytravelandtours.com PO Box 402, Harrison, 207-583-8150

TREE SERVICE Q-Team & Cook’s Tree Service Removal-pruning-cabling-chipping Stump grinding-bucket work-bobcat Crane-licensed & fully insured Q Team 693-3831 or Cook’s 647-4051 Toll free 207-693-3831 www.Q-Team.com Rice Tree Service – Sheldon Rice Complete tree service – free estimates Removal-prune-chipping-stump grinding Licensed and insured Utility and Landscape Arborist Waterford ME – 583-2474 Top Notch Tree Service, LLC All aspects of tree care & removal Fully-licensed and insured Excellent references 207-357-WOOD (9663)

VETERINARY Bridgton Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Rt. 117, Bridgton, ME 647-8804 Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Route 302, Fryeburg 207-935-2244 Norway Veterinary Hospital Naples Clinic Corner Rte. 302 & Lambs Mill Rd.

By Appointment 693-3135

AM Enterprises Inc. Trash & snow removal Serving Harrison & Bridgton Rozzie May Animal Alliance ameinc@outlook.com 207-749-2850 Low cost spay/neuter Dogs Conway clinic SELF STORAGE Cats mobile pickup NH & ME Oxf. Cty residents may qualify for funds Bridgton Storage www.rozziemay.org 603-447-1373 409 Portland Rd 28 units & 4000’ open barn WINDOW TREATMENTS Bridgton 647-3206 Bolsters Decorating Center JB Self Storage Custom window treatments Rt. 5 Lovell, Maine Always free decorating consulting Monthly/yearly secure storage bolsters@megalink.net 207-925-3045 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202

Classifieds

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Discriminatory Advertising under the Fair Housing Act

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

CHALMERS INSURANCE &

REAL ESTATE

Part of the Chalmers Group

100 Main Street, Bridgton, ME 04009 Phone: 207-647-3311 Fax: 207-647-3003 www.chalmers-ins.com BN 5

ATTENTION

HELP WANTED

SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR VEHI­CLES FOR SALE — looking for plumbing work in the local area. Call 647-8026. tf30 JESUS IS LORD – new and used auto parts. National locator.

DAYCARE Most parts 2 days. Good used cars.

Ovide’s Used Cars, Inc., Rte. 302 OASIS CHILDCARE/CASCO — Bridg­ton, 207-647-5477. tf30 Quality 1800+ sq. ft. licensed childcare facility w/year-round care for schoolFOR RENT aged children. We offer various activities for indoor and outdoor play as well DENMARK — Available imas summer field trips. See us on Face- mediately. Brick home close to book and/or contact Kelly at 329-2658 Bridgton amenities, large master to schedule a visit. Don’t forget to ask bedroom, office, open living areas, about “Facebook Discount.” Best price full basement, FHW heat, kit. aparound. tf5 pliances included, W/D hookups. $875/mo. plus utilities. Clean and FOR SALE bright and warm. Plowing and lawn care included. Security deFIREWOOD — Seasoned or posit and references required. No green, cut, split, delivered. Call pets, no smoking. Call 207-452Wendell Scribner 583-4202. 10t2x 2441 or 207-357-7401 for more tf52 FINALLY MOVING — Must sell information. antiques, patio furniture, tools, two CASCO — Completely furnished lg. desks, benches, entertainment rooms, heat, lights & cable TV incenter, lg. set of Pfaltzgraff, misc. cluded. $125 weekly. No pets. Call household goods. 33 Stonehedge cell, 207-595-4946. tf46 Way, Harrison. 583-4589 2t4x HARRISON — 2-3 bedroom WESTERNMAINEFIREWOOD.com house, 1-bath, raised ranch, 2-car Seasoned hardwood.

Aged 12 — months or more. Cut, split and garage. 4 1/2 acres, no smoking, delivered. Cord $260; Half cord no pets. $950 plus utilities, first, last and security. Also option to $150, 583-4113 or 595-5029.

55t31x buy with possible owner financing.

Call 207-837-0633. tf3 GOOD DRY FITTED — BRIDGTON — Single-bedroom hardwood. $250/cord picked up.

Naples. Two-plus cords available. apartment, convenient location.

3t5x No dogs. Off-street parking. Utili207-415-5009. ties included. $775 month plus $5 FOR TATTERED — U.S. 1-month security deposit, referencFlag when purchasing new U.S. es a must. Contact Shannon 207Flag 3’x5’ or larger. Maine Flag 461-0025 or Victor 207-650-8071.

27t4x & Banner, Windham, 893-0339.

tf46 WATERFORD — Mobile home, FIREWOOD — $225 per 2-bedroom, newly weatherproofed cord green. Ask about volume and insulated, all new windows. discount. 2 cord minimum Quiet neighborhood. Plowing for delivery. 207-925-1138. included. First, last and security, $600 month plus utilities. Call 583westernmainetimberlands.com 3t5x tf13 4011.

GUNS AND AMMO — 22LR and 22WMR in stock, Kel Tec KSG shotguns in stock. Judge 45LC/410 $359.99, Beretta 92fs $594.99, AK47 rifles and pistols starting at $649.00. Windham Weaponry MPC AR15. Large selection of handguns, rifles and shotguns. Class 3 FFL dealer with SOT. Class 3 suppressors/silencers.

Shop located in Fryeburg Village.

Call cell phone 603-986-9516 to 2t3x make an appointment.

DRIVERS ­— CDL-A 1 yr. Excellent family medical ins. Guaranteed weekend home time. Earn $65,000 + monthly bonuses. Absolutely no-touch. 888-406-9046. RED’S FIREWOOD — Cut,

2t5x split and delivered. Any amounts.

HELP WANTED — Anticipated Call 615-6342 for details. tf35 and current employment opportunities Maine School Administrative District 72, Fryeburg, Me. Posted on our website: www. msad72.org tf5

WORK WANTED

CLEANERS — Housekeeping.

Excellent work done by Cheryl & Cindy. Weekly, monthly, one-time.

207-935-3260 1t5x

Mitch’s Drywall SERVICES Hanging • Taping Sanding • Painting Fully-Insured

207

EOWO

ODD JOBS — By the hour, day, week or job. Also snow shoveling.

Free estimates. Call 627-4649.

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SNOWMOBILE PARTS — New & used. 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., 6 days a week, closed Wednesdays.

D & G Snowmobilers Discount, 97 Maple Ridge, Rd., Harrison, 207-583-2312.

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890-5571

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70 Fairview Drive Fryeburg, ME 04037

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Phone 207-935-3351 Fax 207-256-8303

We are a 74-bed family-owned and operated facility with both nursing home and assisted living residents. We are seeking new members to our team for all shifts with hours to fit your schedule.

Certified Nursing Assistants are terrific but if you are not certified and interested in training we can help you with that. We offer a great benefit package or you can choose to take added wage in lieu of benefits. If you enjoy helping others while being a team member, give us a call at 207-935-3351, or visit our website at www.fryeburghealthcare.com

Executive Director

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Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT) is searching for its next Executive Director to provide leadership, strategy and vision to enable LELT to achieve its mission to permanently conserve and steward over 6,200 acres of land in the northern Sebago Lake region of Maine.

Persons with experience in land conservation and nonprofit administration; real estate and land use; project management; fundraising and major gift solicitation; long-range planning and execution; and personnel and volunteer management and supervision are encouraged to apply. This is an exempt, salaried position with compensation commensurate with experience, plus health, vacation, and retirement benefits.

Submit a cover letter, resume, references and any salary requirements to: President, Loon Echo Land Trust 8 Depot Street, Suite 4 Bridgton, Maine 04009 or by e-mail to INFO@LELT.ORG Resumes will be accepted through February 15, 2016 or until the position is filled. For a complete job description and list of desired qualifications, please visit www.loonecholandtrust.org/ job-vacancies/

WANTED

HEAP HAULERS — Towing PLEASE CONSIDER — service. Cash paid for junk cars. donating gently used furniture, Call 655-5963. tf12 household items and more to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter.

DEN­MARK HOUSE — FMI, go to our website www.

Painting, Inc. Inter­ior and Exterior harvesthills.org for details or call Paint­ing. Also, Paper­hang­ing. 40 935-4358, ext. 21. tf44 years of painting ex­pe­ri­ence. Call for esti­mates. Call John Math­ews, BRIDGTON — For sale or rent 207-452-2781. tf49 commercial lease immediately WANTED available. A newly-renovated stand-alone, 1,400-sq. ft. building VENDORS — wanted for new is available for lease in Bridgton. antiques store opening in Casco Large, sunny open layout with March 1. Call 207-310-4290. 1t5x loft and one private office. Energy-efficient, AC/heat, and plenty of parking. Great location across from the hospital situated adjacent to 17 acres of beautifully-groomed hiking trails. Many potential uses.

Buying and If interested please call Joe at 207Offering 890-9192. tf46 US Coins

Gold & Silver Bullion

FULLY-FURNISHED — 2nd floor apartment, Main Street, Harrison. Available February 1st, 2016, possibly sooner. $800 per month plus utilities. Docking facilities available for $50 per month during season. References required. Pets negotiable and subject to additional pet deposit. Contact Carol at 207-583-4948. tf1

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142 Main Street Conway, NH 603-447-3611 Metal Detectors

Finally Moving MUST SELL

JDN ENTERPRISES

Antiques, Patio Furniture, Tools, 2 large desks, benches, entertainment center, large set of Pfaltzgraff, misc. household goods.

• General Contracting • Water Lines • Excavation • Septic Systems • Bush Hogging • Retaining Walls • Firewood “ONE CALL DOES IT ALL” 207-647-8146

33 Stonehedge Way, Harrison

583-4589

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JACK KOSTKA “JK” jdnenterprisesllc@yahoo.com

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Dealers in Fine and Exotic Firearms FFL Class 3 / SOT

HELP WANTED Full-time Yard/Truck

Driver Full-time On-Road Salesman Come in and talk to Steve at

BRILL LUMBER

$225/cord green ~ cut/split/del.

159 Harrison Rd., Bridgton, Maine 2T4CD

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Tree Removal • Logging • Fully Insured

TOWN OF BROWNFIELD

• Lots cleared • Buying Standing Timber

Bob Mitchell

Per Diem Transfer Station Attendant

The Town of Brownfield is looking to hire per diem (part-time/ temporary) employees who will be available to fill in for any unexpected shortages of staff at the Transfer Station. Any interested candidates should stop by the Town Office to fill out an application. Once several applications have been received, interviews will be scheduled. Please feel free to call Julie at 207-935-2007 (Ext. 200), or Frank at 207-935-2152, with any questions.

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(H) 647-3584 ~ (C) 583-7438 TF41CD

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

Seasonal Plow Truck Driver Pay: Up to $15/Hour

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Opinion & Comment

February 4, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 7B

And there they stood

Small World

by Henry Precht

Views from the Uppermost House

BN Columnist

Dig out facts, don’t demonize

Diplomats are normally seen as mild, perhaps timid people associated with tea sipping and good manners. I suppose I could have (barely) passed for one when I was working on Iran in the State Department during the 1979-80 Iran hostage crisis.

About midway in that seemingly endless contest of national wills, the Carter administration decided to severe relations with Iran.

I called the chief of the Iranian embassy into my office to get the expulsion order, but had to make conversation with him while the official papers were being finished. Tense talk was climaxed by my referring to his argument with a foul, barnyard adjective.

The incident got into the national nightly news (after the Iranian told CBS I had insulted him). In a flash, I became a hero to thousands of Americans who were frustrated by the administration’s inability to resolve the crisis. Tons of mail descended on me, including two proposals of marriage from California and a medal from the National Police Sssociation. Fifteen minutes of fame for a plain-speaking tough guy! Finally, someone who would stand up for the USA! I tell this tale to make a mild-mannered point: The public usually has a strong preference for a show of pointless strength in our foreign relations rather than for the quiet, persistent negotiator who might achieve positive, long-term results. The latter is weak; folks say he wasn’t rough; he didn’t make the enemy angry.

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Views from Senate

by Bill Diamond Maine State Senator

Let’s not repeat past mistakes at Windham prison

Two important issues in our state are being needlessly conflated today in Augusta.

The first is the needed renovations and expansion proposed for the Maine Correctional Facility, or MCC, the staterun prison in my hometown of Windham. The prison is aging, and needs an update for the sake of inmate safety.

The second is the ongoing dysfunction at the Riverview Psychiatric Center, the state-run hospital for the mentally ill in Augusta. That hospital houses both civil patients and patients who are hospitalized as a result of the criminal justice system. Riverview has had problems for decades, most recently as a result of dangerous, chronic understaffing.

I have given my full-throated support to the renovations and expansions proposed for the MCC. Corrections Commissioner Joseph Fitzpatrick has done a great job of meeting with residents and answering their questions, and the plan has broad support in my community.

However, I cannot support today a move to send patients from Riverview to the prison. This proposal is being floated

by Gov. Paul LePage’s administration as part of a yet-to-bedefined comprehensive plan to fight the drug crisis.

This plan would essentially create a “Riverview South” at the MCC, and there’s good reason for concern about that proposal.

First, some history: We have experience with mixing mentally ill patients and prisoners at the state prison. In fact, for much of the prison’s history, that was the norm. But we stopped this practice decades ago out of recognition that it was an inappropriate environment for Mainers suffering from mental illness.

That’s why current law prohibits the placement of “forensic patients” — those patients determined by a court to be not criminally responsible or incompetent to stand trial (known as NCRs and ISTs) — at the prison. We know that their needs are not the same of the murderers, rapists and sexual predators who make up part of our prison population.

These changes would be funded with a so-called “facility bond,” which gives a large loan to the state government without requiring the approval of voters, like normal bonds.

What’s more, there has been zero conversation with locals in Windham about so drastically changing the mission of the prison in their backyard.

Updating the MCC to reflect the current safety needs of inmates and staff should be a priority this session.

And Riverview has a lot of problems that need to be addressed. But let’s not needlessly conflate these two issues.

There’s got to be a better way forward than reversing decades of commonsense practice by putting the mentally ill in a prison setting.

by S. Peter Lewis BN Columnist The man yanked his car quickly to the curb in the passenger pickup zone at the airport, jumped out without closing his door fully, and hurried toward the baggage-claim door.

“I’m sorry, sir,” the security guard barked, stepping into the man’s path and holding up two enormous gloved paws.

“But you don’t understand,” the man said, skidding to a stop. “She’s in there!”

“You can’t leave your vehicle unattended, sir.”

“Come on!” pleaded the man, juking deftly to his left.

“I’m sorry sir, those are the rules,” the guard said, countering to his right.

“But I have to,” the man said, completing his end-around and scooting defiantly past.

The guard looked quickly at the car, saw a figure in the passenger seat. “Well, okay then,” he said to the air.

Racing toward the automatic revolving door. Hopping up and down until an opening appeared. Dashing into the opening. Pushing against the sluggish glass as it slowly revolved. Finally bursting out into the crowded concourse and banging a quick left, dodging travelers young and old and saying, “Look out! Pardon me! Oh, sorry” in fits and starts as he worked upstream.

Baggage claim. People everywhere. The disgorged and the weary of American flight 3759 from Philadelphia. The clotted crowd at the huge machine with its revolving carousel and its shiny sliding metal panels. Everyone milling around and peering into the strange maw, which spewed and belched blobs of vinyl and naugahyde. Trying to find their luggage in the indistinguishable current.

I must paste bright pink stickers all over my bags, some of them thought. Clicking heels and towing things while working electronSTANDING, Page 9B

Letters No locals allowed

To The Editor: You may have noticed last week’s Bridgton News Police Blotter where the manager of Hannaford had to call the police to shoo away “people who had been soliciting in front of the store.”

You may have also noticed that the electronic sign at Food City proclaims: – “Maine Owned” and “We Are Owned

By A Maine Family.”

Therein lies a tale of local versus global, small versus big and, for me, friendly and not-so friendly.

Hannaford is a large corporation, with 180 stores on the East Coast, is part of the Delhaize America Company, which in turn, is owned by the Belgian Delhaize Group.

It’s David vs. Goliath.

Food City allows you to petition in front of their store and I have been able to advance some of my causes there. Last year, I was holding a sign promoting the inaugural “Best Beards” contest at the Village Folk Festival. The winner of DOCTOR FOR THE DAY — State Representative Christine Powers, D-Naples (left), the “Best of Show” categowelcomed Naples physician Lisa Ryan, D.O. to the State House recently to serve as ry, Paul Hausman of Albany, doctor of the day. A tradition since 1996, a physician is present for each day of the entered the contest after seeing me holding that sign. legislative session to assist in the event of a medical emergency.

Three years ago, I was collecting petition signatures in front of Food City on a very hot, humid summer day when someone stopped, gave me a bottle of water, and drove off.

This altered my thinking on Interviewing Bernie volunteerism (Drive-by kindSanders as part of a ness, Aug. 27, 2015). team last month, I felt I collected thousands like I knew him. Back of signatures while I was in in the early seventies, Massachusetts in front of

by Tom McLaughlin I worked with a cell of many, many Shaws and Stop four community-orgaand Shop markets, the best BN Columnist nizing followers of Saul places to collect signatures, and Alinsky. Some could was once never “shooed away” be labeled “red diaper from these locations. babies” — children of Russian-Jewish things, not bring down the system as Hannaford does allow soliccommunists who emigrated to the United Alinsky advocated. itation, of course, but in-store, Kerry lost that election and went to States. They wanted to incite revolution in and only for other corporate law school. I went back to school also to Lowell, Mass. where I lived at the time. entities. Local folks need not become a history teacher.

Then, I moved They wanted a communist revolution, apply. but I didn’t. I indulged in leftist thinking, north to raise my children in a cleaner, more My mantra: Live local, buy but for me it was a youthful flirtation. rural environment, and here I am. Bernie local.

For them, it was serious business. They moved north to Vermont from Brooklyn, Bob Casimiro started a community newspaper called The N.Y. a bit earlier. I’ve changed, but he Bridgton Communicator and they recruited me to hasn’t. I’m a conservative now but he’s still work on it when the City of Lowell wanted a left-wing socialist.

At the interview, Bernie said our comto extend a six-lane highway through the neighborhood where I was living. With munity-organizer president campaigned for them, I organized the community against him, which makes sense given they’re on To The Editor: the highway and became an opponent of the same page politically. Bernie, howSo, Governor LePage is getPaul Tsongas, who was on the Lowell City ever, is open about being a socialist while ting back to being the guy so President Obama stays in the closet. With Council at the time. many of us voted for, he wants We fought City Hall and we won, but Bernie, what you see is what you get, but to declare war on drug dealers after that I went to work for John Kerry. not with the president. Obama knew he’d and bring back the Guillotine.

He opened his campaign headquarters a never get elected if he was as open about Well Governor LePage, half-mile from my house when he ran his intentions as Bernie is. there are two things to introBernie would have government take for Congress from Lowell’s Fifth District. duce to the Legislature: My Alinskyite friends tried to dissuade over the entire medical profession with First, a strong a Stand Your me because Kerry was a “liberal.” He single-payer health care. That was always Ground Law, with no excepwould work within the system to change tions. Second, a strong Castle BERNIE, Page 9B LETTERS, Page 8B

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Bird Watch

by Jean Preis BN Columnist

Florida migration

Last week, I followed the example of birds who migrate for the winter, and flew south to spend a week in Florida. For a couple of days, I visited family, and then my sister-in-law and I went to a six-day Road Scholar program, hosted by the Friendship Centers of Sarasota and Sarasota Audubon Society. We had attended this program several years ago, and enjoyed it so much we wanted to return.

We remembered that the lake behind our hotel was a good place to look for birds, so even before signing in to the program we walked back there and had good, close-up views of many species. Pairs of blue-winged teal, small ducks we rarely see at home, floated around the edge of the lake. Males have a lovely, mottled feather pattern on their sides, and a bold white curved line on the face. We watched wood ducks, ring-necked ducks, common gallinules, and even a purple gallinule, who has a bright blue forehead and bright red bill with a yellow tip.

Great blue herons, who in Maine are quite shy when they are breeding and raising their young, stood boldly out in the open beside the water.

The area around Sarasota has many protected areas, where we birded every day with our group, guided by leaders from Sarasota Audubon Society. There were familiar phoebes, robins, and bluebirds, who had flown south for the winter, and palm warblers, who showed off bright yellow feathers under their tail. At home, we see palm warblers only occasionally, but in Florida they were everywhere, on lawns, in bushes, on overhead wires, in almost every kind of habitat. We recognized a few of the birders, too, including some leaders from our previous trip, and a birding acquaintance from Maine who migrates south for the winter.

As our leaders took us to different locations, we saw many ducks that look like mallards in a variety of plumages. For many years, mallards and the native mottled ducks have interbred, resulting in a large population of ducks that locals sometimes call muddled ducks.

The native mottled duck has a clear yellow bill, lacks the white tail feathers and the characteristic curled tail feather of the male mallard, and its tan head and neck are clearly delineated from the darker body. In one protected wetland, the leaders helped us find the sora, a shy little marsh bird, as well as a well-camouflaged American bittern. Limpkins were common in the marshes, and we often heard their harsh calls. At Myakka State Park, a great egret, snowy egret, tri-colored heron, little blue heron, green heron, and white ibis, all fed at the same time just a few feet from us, giving us a chance to compare their eating styles. It was one of many highlights.

At the end of the six days, we were told our group had found 121 species, a record number, but numbers represent only a small part of the picture. Some of the birds were familiar migrants from home, and some were Florida species I rarely get to see. We were lucky to see indigo buntings and a male painted bunting at a feeder, black-bellied whistling ducks with lipstick-pink bills, the Florida scrub jay, a large flock of bright green Nanday parakeets with black faces, and many other birds. We also had close looks at birds living their interesting lives, with excellent views of a bald eagle with a chick in the nest, a pair of great horned owls feeding a large fluffy chick in their nest, and a nesting pair of crested caracaras.

Now, I am happy to be home enjoying birds at our feeders, but another birding adventure awaits. The Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 12-16, is open to anyone who wants to report sightings online at www.audubon.org.

Reports will be posted in real time as they are received.

If we need one more good excuse to look at birds, this is a good one.

(Continued from Page 7B) Law, with no exceptions. With both laws stating that: A person may use deadly force when that person feels that his or her life, his or her family’s life or his or her property is in danger. Watch the crime rate gone down as druggies and criminals move to either Sheol or more friendly grounds, like Massachusetts, Chicago or New York City.

Governor, as long as all that happens is crying, bitching, moaning and groaning, nothing will change. Let’s get the legislature on record, introduce it and let’s see which Republicans join with the Democrats in supporting drug dealers. A few more roll call votes and many of the RINOs can be replaced come next November.

Respectfully, without sarcasm and with no concern for political correctness, Rev. Bob Celeste Harrison

Speaking up

To The Editor: In the Jan. 21, 2016 edition of The Bridgton News, Steve Collins kindly suggested (with a minimum of words) that someone find me “an implacable editor” willing to become “the Max Perkins to my Thomas Wolfe.” (Yes… Thomas Wolfe, author of Look Homeward Angel is one of my favorite writers. I have read much about how this literary

lion from the South would and should have been discarded as a long-winded blowhard if it were not for the genius of his editor, Max Perkins).

An even more succinct letter to the editor appeared in the Jan. 28 Opinion and Comment section of The Bridgton News

by Kate Byrne, who wrote the following in a letter titled, “I’m with you.” Here is Kate Byrne’s letter: “An open letter to Steve Collins, thank you! You are my hero,” Kate Byrne. Thank you. Hmmm?!

What mixed feelings. It’s been a difficult year so one more put down, as tiny and irrelevant as it is, does get under my skin because I do care. I would give anything if I had more ability to deliver thoughtful content with fewer typos, grammatical errors and fewer words. I am well aware that one’s point of view has far more clout when delivered succinctly. And yes, what I think of myself and what people who are close to me think is far more important than what you think of me and write in the local paper.

Yes, I want your respect, Kate and Steve, because you live in my community. I believe it is courageous of me to ask for your respect, knowing that in all probability you truly don’t give a hoot. We may never meet in the community, but then again, we might. So here goes: When you, Steve, and you, Kate, are brave enough to apologize, make amends, are willing to listen and learn from me as I can from you, we will have done something that is truly heroic. This is what

By Rev. Robert Plaisted Guest Writer We’re now a month into 2016. Hopefully, it will be better than 2015, but I’m not holding my breath. Last year may have been the most consequential year since it became clear that human activity has triggered dramatic and probably irreversible upheaval in Earth’s climatic stability. To paraphrase the title of an old television program, That Was the Year that Was. We know that 2015 was Earth’s hottest year since weather records have been kept, breaking the previous record (2014) by about half a degree Fahrenheit — an enormous leap. Naturally, Ted Cruz, Donald Trump and other Republican candidates continue to insist that global warming is a hoax, but they’re lying. Evidence just keeps piling up, month after month, year after year.

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we need to do to change the world. Well, maybe you can’t do all that, but just try to be a bit more mindful about why mean-spirited rhetoric these days has replaced the kind of debate and dialogue that could lead to greater understanding — at least within our small communities.

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By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Counselor 2016 will be a year of exceptional changes in Medicare services and policies.

Medicare is seeking better ways to balance costs, quality and access. According to a recent article by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar (Associated Press), the major changes will be in these areas: Expansion of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), voluntary End-of-Life options counseling, a comprehensive Primary Care Initiatives, pilot programs in Joint Replacements, and Hospice Flexibility. I’ll try to cover the essence of these initiative over the next few Nuggets, starting with ACOs. The basic ACO idea is to encourage teamwork among clinicians and hospitals. ACOs work to improve quality and lower costs. “Nearly eight million beneficiaries — about 22% of those in traditional Medicare — are now in Accountable Care Organizations,” even though many do not know it.

“Part of the ACO’s payment from Medicare is based on how well they meet those goals. It can be as simple as making sure patients receive regular follow-up visits and stay on their medications. Eliminating duplicative tests is another route to savings.”

ACOs have been around for a few years, but the jury is still out on their success as a new model for delivering health care. The idea is certainly sound. Only time will determine if ACOs will make a significant difference for Medicare patients.

Medicare volunteer counselors are available for free, one-on-one consultations. Call the Bridgton Community Center at 647-3116 to arrange for an appointment. win the Pulitzer Prize for literature and the Nobel Peace Prize would be greatly enhanced.

However, I probably will have to settle for trying to be as effective as I can by continuing my efforts to empower myself and others through writing and speaking up in my own small community.

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way to the 2C marker that climatologists believe to be the upper limit before climate change becomes catastrophic for human society.

What else? Oh, take your choice: massive floods in California, the United Kingdom and South America, December temperatures of 109°F in Australia, the warmest December ever recorded in Maine, breaking the old record by 9°F — 11°F depending on location, a temperature of plus 37°F at the North Pole on Christmas Day, 63°F above the historic norm of minus 26°F for the day. Christmas was warmer at the North Pole than it was in Istanbul, Turkey, where it snowed. But remember, this is all a monstrous hoax. We know because Rush Limbaugh says so, and we believe good old Rushbo never lies.

At the beginning of 2016, meteorologist Eric Holthaus wrote this in the Washington

Post: “None of us, or any of our grandparents, ever experienced a December with weather like this.” Indeed we haven’t, but our grandchildren will experience many of them, and far, far worse.

Unless we get the rocks out of our heads, stop listening to the false prophets of denial, and immediately begin to eliminate fossil-fuel burning from our world, our descendants will be forced to live on a planet with a climate fiercely inhospitable to human life.

Throughout the fossil record, we see case after case in which a species made choices, which led it down an evolutionary dead-end street.

None of those extinct species had a way of understanding their mistake, but we do.

Choosing to industrialize about 300 years ago was a decision, which will lead to the end of our species unless we have the wisdom and the will to turn back. By the time my youngest grandchildren, six-year-old Grace and fouryear-old Joseph, reach my current age, this issue already will have been settled. Either we humans will have decided to save ourselves from destruction, or we will have marched stupidly into oblivion. I won’t venture a guess which path we’ll take, but once it’s chosen, we never can come back.

Lakers beat Clips, claim #1 (Continued from Page 1B) foul shots to open up an 18-point cushion. The run was sparked by high energy on defense as LR players’ scrambling effort held the Clips to two field goals (2-of-10 shooting).

“We’ve been talking about it all year — defense wins championships. We knew who their shooters are, who their three key guys are, and we needed to lock down on them,” Coach Mayo said. “I think we did that. They’re good players and are going to knock down shots. They’re a great team. We just need to keep defending well.”

Although LR made just one field goal in the final quarter — a Nate Smith second chance shot — the team closed out the Clippers with an 8-of-10 effort at the foul line with Lesure, who logged about 30 minutes of play, leading the way going 5-of-6. LR was 21-of-27 from the stripe to Yarmouth’s 7-of-13.

“We stayed with our pressure tonight. We didn’t get something out of it every time, but all of a sudden we forced some mistakes, our energy levels increased and our guys went for it,” Coach Mayo said. “We knew their guys were going to drive and spin, and we wanted our guys in position to make stops (offensive foul calls). We were ready for them. They’re a quality team and you need to bring your ‘A’ game to beat them. Having already played them, we knew what to expect. It was an exciting win.”

Nick Wandishin helped the Lakers win the rebounding match, 34-20. He added 4 points.

The Lakers close out the regular season with a trip to Freeport (2-14) tonight, Thursday, at 7 p.m. LR has a tourney-point index of 146.9136 followed by Maranacook, 15-2, 136.1111 and Yarmouth, 12-5, 103.8272.

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HEADED TO CHAMPIONSHIP — The Lake Region varsity cheering squad placed third in the Class B Regionals last Saturday, and earned a ticket to compete at the State Championships set for this Saturday in Bangor. The squad is coached by Kaitlyn Hall. Team members include: seniors Faith Duquette, Sophia Fagone (captain), Victoria Kauffman, Adrianna Merrill and Kasey Wentworth (captain); juniors Haley Bragdon-Clements, Elizabeth Girard, Ashley Gray and Lauren Williams; sophomores Dessiree Berry, Abby Green and Leia Hodgdon; and freshmen Julia Cote, Jessica Engstrom, Emma Fagone and Cassidy Walo.

Peter Lewis: There they stood hat off.

Squished thusly together, father and daughter held on.

And held on. Two human beings for the moment indistinguishable. Two lives and two hearts and 23 years of growing up together and going through hard times side by side all mashed into a kind of singular and wonderful entity. Each relying on the other to keep them from falling over, for this was one of those hard times. Sniffles and tears and faint whispers, but almost no words. There didn’t need to

be any words.

And the minutes went by and the crowds thinned and the knot of humanity around the pair slowly untangled, shuffling feet and squeaking luggage wheels and squirming children and the ringtones of smartphones quietly fading away. The cacophonous chatter of the just-reunited slowly growing fainter, as if a flock of gossiping ducks were waddling toward short-term parking.

And father and daughter PETER, Page 10B

No surprises, still the same old Bernie

seldom made eye contact. He’d look at them once, briefly, when they asked their questions, then look at something else or look into space as he answered. I believe it was more out of shyness than disingenuousness. As I said, there was nothing devious about him. He is misguided, but genuine.

Tom McLaughlin of Lovell is a retired middle school U.S. History teacher.

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(Continued from Page 7B) Obama’s intent, but he pretended it wasn’t. Bernie would take over the entire energy industry, as well. That’s Obama’s intention too, but again he pretends it isn’t. He’s using the EPA to ram through his cap-and-trade policies that Congress would not approve. He’d take over the entire fossil fuel sector and he’s begun by shutting down the coal industry.

Bernie is up front about what he believes and about what he wants to do. I don’t agree with any of it, but I respect his integrity. He’s not devious like our president and that’s refreshing.

It’s part of his charm. My old red-diaper-baby friends in Lowell were open about what they were up to as well and they were even more radical than Bernie is. He doesn’t want to bring the United States down. He wants to turn us into another Sweden.

As I’ve written before in this space, I believe our community organizer president is more like my old Alinskyite friends.

Obama wants to bring down the system, but unlike them he’s sneaky about it. As fellow conservative columnist Mark Steyn suggests: [O]ne way to look at the current ‘leader of the free world’ is this: If he were working for the other side, what exactly would he be doing differently?”

Bernie has spent most of his life in government, and that’s troublesome to me. The UK’s Guardian, however, says he worked as a carpenter once. That would mean he worked with his hands along with other tradesmen on a job site. That would make him the first president in quite a while who has ever done that. Who was the last? Truman maybe? Coolidge? Lincoln?

I don’t think Obama would know which end of a hammer to hold or which end to bang with. Bernie worked briefly on a kibbutz in Israel and would have to have gotten his hands dirty there too. I like that.

One thing surprised me during the interview though. I watched him closely while others questioned him and he very

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Panning her head this way and that. Furrowing her brows and munching anxiously on her lower lip.

And then they saw each other and the girl dropped her carry-on and held out her arms and the man held out his arms and ran.

Now this was to be no normal hug; this was going to be the kind of hug you see at a hockey game, except without the malice and busted teeth. This would be a full-contact hug that lifts you off the ground and knocks your

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(Continued from Page 7B) ic gadgets with their thumbs.

Bobbing and weaving and not making eye contact, a great and mostly impersonal mob, dissatisfied and on the move from here to somewhere else.

And she somewhere in the swirling midst of it.

The man stopped and scanned. Shuffled and sidestepped and stood on tiptoes.

And then, there she was.

Tall and beautiful and eager, clutching her carry-on and staring into the bustling throng.

(Continued from Page 7B) Look around the globe: Who are our enemies? North Korea is a good starting place for despicable targets. Then, there’re — except when we need their help — China and Russia. Skip over to Syria despite the fact it’s on our side fighting a terrible enemy, ISIS. Always, decade after decade, it seems, Iran is near the top of the list. We customarily use nasty talk when referring to deceitful, hostile Iranians. Although we are having great difficulty with ISIS, Hillary rejects the idea of Iranian troops joining in: “Would you ask an arsonist to help put out the fire.”

The Republicans are as one in attacking the nuclear accord Secretary Kerry negotiated even though it prevents Iran from going after nukes for 10 to 15 years. They criticize the swap of prisoners, rather than being pleased that our men are free and some minor Iranian offenders are exchanged for them. When the United States agreed to pay an old debt as approved by arbitrators, Republicans condemned the agreement (even though the administration negotiated substantial savings). Iran quickly released American sailors who strayed into Persian Gulf territorial waters. Relief and thanks from Trump and Co.? Nope. Just the usual accusatory bile.

The tough truth is that Iran is a convenient soccer ball for our politicians to kick around, even though such kicking scores few points. The other side of that truth is that Iran on many issues is closer to American ideas than are other “allies” in the region. Certainly Iran’s human rights record is terrible; but contrast it with Saudi Arabia, Egypt and our other friends and Tehran excels. The imperfect Iranian democracy is far advanced over our Arab buddies. Same for the treatment of women compared to the Arab monarchies. Same for popular attitudes toward the United States; Iranians outdo most Arabs in their regard for our people (if not our government’s policies).

Iranian leaders have said some harsh things about Israel (e.g., the nation will disappear from the pages of history), but — despite Israeli propaganda — have never threatened the Jewish state with attack or destruction. Iranian missile tests are provocative, but so are the threats of violence that remain on the table of Israeli and American leaders.

President Rouhani and his group of liberal reformers are working to transform Iranian society and politics and weaken the out-of-date revolutionary hard liners — turning Iran into a more normal country integrated into the world community.

Americans ought to welcome his efforts and goal. It is contrary to our interests for politicians and pundits constantly to demonize our former enemy. It is also usually in error.

I believe we should commend President Obama for many — not all — of the things he has planned or accomplished in his foreign relations. Cuba is another example like Iran — he persisted despite the “tough-minded” haters. He is a problem solver, not one to aggravate old wounds. I dread to think what a Republican successor might do to his achievements ­— unless they learn to enjoy a cup of tea.

Henry Precht is a retired Foreign Service Officer. This column appeared in LobeLog.

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Raiders pull away in 3rd

NOTHING EASY — Fryeburg Academy defenders contested nearly every shot, and made it difficult for Lake Region to work for open attempts. LR’s Lauren Jakobs is fouled on a drive. Defending are FA’s Mackenzie Buzzell (left) and Katherine Parker. (Rivet Photo)

Peter Lewis: There they stood

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Such conductance and related physiology creates a magical cascade of chemistry whereby anxiety and fear ebb away, and faith, trust, contentment, and joy soar. They say a hug needs to last at least 20 seconds for this to happen; but back at the airport, father and daughter haven’t moved — What if the hug never ends.

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Wrapped up for three minutes.

Five minutes. And longer still.

The room became a ghost town, three beat up suitcases making endless laps around baggage claim number two, a lone businessman in the corner looking at text messages.

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“I was shocked to find out it was 21-4 at the end of three. A lot of that was triggered by our defense. It isn’t always about getting turnovers. If you get a long rebound off a shot, which we did, it helps us get into our uptempo game. As long as you play good defense, you can stay in any game,” Coach Watson said. “We really try to emphasize you don’t have to make the perfect pass. We give kids permission to gamble in the full court, throwing the ball ahead. If it goes out of bounds, it’s a stoppage in play and we get to defend them the entire court. Make the extra pass if it is the right pass. Sometimes, the extra pass isn’t the right pass, but it was tonight.”

And when they got bumped going to the hoop, the Raiders finished plays — something they’ve worked on in practice.

“Coach Dutton and Coach Eccleston beat them up pretty good with the football tackling dummies. We’ve spent time each day with the guards and forwards getting contact and making shots. We tell them just go up and absorb the hit and make the shot,” Coach Watson said.

Despite a 44-23 lead, the Raiders never took their foot off the gas. They went 5-for-6 from the foul line (9-of-13 for the game) — an improvement over some recent games — and rolled to a 13-9 period.

Again, the Lakers were held to an early field goal by Chandler True (team-high 8 points), but were shut out the rest of the period, settling for 10 trips to the foul line, making 7 shots (18-of-29 for the game).

“It’s been a while since we’ve had success against them. I was happy for the kids.

The hard work, determination paid off,” Coach Watson said.

“I told the kids that is the fun thing about athletics. Just because you are the hardest working team and just because you’re the most talented doesn’t always mean you’re going to win. I was happy to see that we worked hard against an evenly matched team and it worked out for us.”

TUESDAY RECAPS York 55, Raiders 40: In a showdown between the top two teams in Class A South, the Wildcats remained undefeated as Chloe Smedley scored 10 of her 18 points during a 21-9 third quarter run to lead York to victory.

The Cats (17-0) swept the season series, and ruined FA’s Senior Night. It was a close first half with the teams tied at 11 and then the Cats opening a four-point lead at the half.

Julia Quinn led the Raiders (14-3) with a game-high 19 points, including four 3-pointers. Mackenzie Buzzell and Lexi L’Heureux-Carland each netted 6 points, while Sage Boivin had 4, McKenna

DRAWING SOME CONTACT as she attempted a baseline jumper is Fryeburg’s Sage Boivin.

Gerchman 3 and Nicole Bennett 2.

The loss dropped the Raiders (14-3, TPI 131.9753) to third place in Class A South, behind the Cats and Greely (14-3, TPI 137.222).

The Raiders close out the regular season tonight at Cape Elizabeth. Game time is 6:30 p.m.

“Every game for us is quality competition. They’re all big games. We just want to be playing well. I know parents and players don’t believe me when I say I am not concerned with wins or losses right now.

Are we playing well? You can play poorly and win, and play well and lose. I hope the kids play their best basketball and stay healthy entering the tournament,” Coach Watson said.

Lakers 42, Yarmouth 36: Despite their struggles throughout the season, Coach Paul True thought his Lakers were decent free throw shooters.

They proved it Tuesday.

Melody Millett connected on 6-of-8 tries and the team was 14-of-18 in the fourth quarter, rallying to beat the Clippers.

“We were having trouble with our perimeter game, so we had to force the issue, a bit,” Coach True said. “We’ve talked all season about the importance of free throw shooting.

Tonight, the girls stepped up and made them count.”

It was a difference maker.

The Lakers were 20-of-28 from the stripe, while the Clips (8-9) were just 2-of-6 from the line down the stretch, 2-of-8 for the game.

Lake Region took a 10-6 first quarter lead, forcing 7 turnovers, including a steal by Kristen Huntress (11 points, 5 steals) resulting in a fastbreak layup.

But, Yarmouth took control of the boards with Alison

Clark (12 rebounds, 12 points) and Claire Brady giving the Clips second shot chances resulting in a 20-15 lead. LR closed the gap when Spencer True dished the ball inside to Lauren Jakobs (13 points, 11 rebounds), whose quick flick off the glass scored before the halftime buzzer.

Millett (game-high 14 points, 5 rebounds) pulled the Lakers even at the 5:30 mark of the third quarter, sinking a pair of foul shots after a strong second effort off an offensive rebound, along with a 3-pointer.

LR trailed 28-26 entering the fourth. Yarmouth pushed the lead to five on a Cory Langenbach (8 points, 5 assists) pull-up jumper.

With 1:56 left and down a point, the Lakers saw a bucket waived off due to a travel call.

But, the Laker defense quickly forced a turnover and Jakobs converted a pair of foul shots to put LR up 37-36. Chandler True pulled down a big defensive board, was fouled and made a foul shot. Another Clipper turnover forced Yarmouth to foul Huntress, who went 4-for-4 from the line in the final 20 seconds to nail down the victory.

Other LR scorers were Brooke Harriman 2, Spencer True 1 and Chandler True 1.

LR was just 12-of-59 from the field, but stayed in the game because of free throw shooting and 11 steals.

The victory pushed the Lakers (13-4, TPI 109.444) into third place in Class B South. The Lakers close out the regular season on the road against Freeport tonight, 5:30 p.m. It appears the final 2, 3 and 4 spots in the Heals won’t be decided until the final game. Lincoln Academy is #2 at 15-2, TPI 110.7407 and Gray-New Gloucester is #4 at 12-4, TPI 108.1481.