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Opinion & Comment

February 9, 2012, The Bridgton News, Page B

Front Row Seat by Tom McLaughlin News Columnist

Life with a laptop

First, I moved my laptop and power cord upstairs to my office, where the printer, fax machine, filing cabinets and phones reside. When I want to go online, I go up there. The laptop used to be next to my recliner in the living room. For years, that was where I’d do my writing, bill paying, and news gathering. I could pick it up during commercials for a quick check of e-mail or news, but it began to bother me when my wife and grandson would say, “You’re always on the computer.” That wasn’t literally true but it’s how they perceived me and I didn’t like that. So, I began to observe myself. What I noticed was that when I picked up my computer and opened it on my lap, I was taken away. Much of me wasn’t in the room anymore. My body was, but most other parts were somewhere else. Then, I began to alter how I began my day. After showering, putting coffee on, exercising, praying, and getting dressed, my habit had been to go into my office and open the laptop on my desk. During winter, I’d exercise, pray and dress in the dark and preferred it that way. I could see stars through my windows. If the moon was still up, I could see the horizon with the white peak of Mount Washington most distinct. A few stars would be twinkling above it when the sky was clear. I liked that few, if any others in my area of the world were awake. I liked watching the world outside my window fill up with light. But when I went to my office first and opened the laptop, it shined light into my face. My dilated pupils would contract and all I’d see was my screen. My awareness of the house I lived in and the peaceful world outside altered. My contemplative mood changed. Rather than be aware of myself and my immediate surroundings, I’d be taken away again to other parts of the world, other times and other places. Third, I noticed how my mind would be pulled in several directions in a very short period of time. There were e-mails to trash, to read, and to answer. Some were business-related, some social, some informative. Others contained links to stories and commentaries. It was all quite stimulating and part of me loved it. Another part of me, however, felt robbed. The me who pondered the quiet, cold sky, the vague outlines of the hardwoods outside my window with stars twinkling between the fingers of their upper branches, the part still contemplating my Creator and listening for response to my prayer, the me who felt residual warmth and strength in muscles after exercise, and sensation of caffeine from my first cup of coffee. Those parts felt deprived, just as my wife and grandson felt deprived when my laptop was so often open as I sat in their presence. So, I’m moving away from those things — substantially, but not entirely. I’m starting my day differently. I’m reading hard copy — currently a novel called The Father’s Tale by Michael O’Brien. It’s the novel I fell asleep reading before going into dream state, and the resumption of reading it the next morning provides a more gentle segue into my new day. Some dreams I will have remembered large parts of, but of others only a few scattered images and feelings. With some dreams come vague understandings of their symbols, but with others only incoherent jumbles which may never be sorted out.

MOON RISING — Local Photographer Ed Stevens recently captured this winter moonrise on Shorey Park. More images of Bridgton can be seen at agencyoflight.com

Red-bellied visitor

On chilly winter days, we find ourselves watching our bird feeders more than usual, but we have not yet tired of seeing our favorite regular visitors. A busy flock of more than forty goldfinches dominates the scene most of the time. Half a dozen of them hold onto the feeder, lounging on the little perches and leaning out aggressively with open beak to chase away others who try to land there. When the chickadee flies in, he grabs a seed and is off again in a flash, so quickly the goldfinches hardly have time to object, but when a tufted titmouse, who is a little bigger than a goldfinch, flies in, a goldfinch sometimes has to give way. The downy woodpecker and the hairy A good novel is not unlike that. Images and feelings are generated in our woodpecker are more interested in the suet cage than the seed MCLAUGHLIN, Page B

feeder, so there is rarely any conflict with the goldfinches, but this morning a hairy woodpecker was in the mood for a seed snack. He clung vertically to the tube shaped seed feeder and was so large he took up the whole thing. A feisty goldfinch tried to sneak onto one of the perches, but when he found himself facing the sharp beak of the woodpecker he beat a fast retreat. After watching our feeders for many years, we have come to know what to expect, so we were startled this morning when an unfamiliar bird showed up. It flew down from the maple tree, barely touched the suet cage, and then abruptly fled back up to the tree. After doing this a couple of times, the bird finally landed and began to eat

Bird Watch by Jean Preis News Columnist

suet, but we had seen enough by then to know it was a red-bellied woodpecker. While not a first for our yard, we have seen this woodpecker here only once before, when one stopped by for just a moment. The bird on our suet feeder was noticeably larger than the hairy woodpecker, and she was mostly a lovely soft creamy tan color (field guides describe her as gray, but to us she looked tan — perhaps because of the light), with black and white horizontal barring on her back and wings. Bright red feathers, with a yellowish tint,

covered the back of her neck and head, but the top of the head was soft gray, which indicated she was female. On males, the red extends over the top of the head. Her head was smoothly rounded, unlike the head of the downy or the hairy woodpecker, and there was a blush of red on the front of her face, at the base of her very long sharp bill. We could not see the blush of red on her belly, which was facing the feeder, and which is a subtle field mark at best. Later in the day, we were VISITOR, Page B

Opinions

Page B, The Bridgton News, February 9, 2012

Letters

A More Perfect Union

To The Editor: One could argue that women having the right to vote and Black/White American equality are arguments that moved the United States toward a More Perfect Union over time. Soon, we will be debating “same sex” marriage. Those in favor will argue discrimination. Those opposed will argue religion. All have the right to argue, protest, demonstrate, etc. under the Constitution. However, those who argue most strongly against same sex marriage, using religion as their bedrock position, should remember that if we wish to live in a theocracy, we should move to Iran because the religion argument adherents want all to subscribe to their religion. The same sex marriage issue will be settled in the ballot booth, and this is as it should be. The real question, however, is will this issue be settled by a minority? My answer is “yes.” Do the math! Fifty-percent of those eligible to vote will vote. Half of those who vote will vote for the winner. (This is

25% of those eligible to vote), half of the winners will actually do an objective analysis of the issue and draw their own conclusion. This is half of 25% thus, 12% plus/minus of those eligible to vote. Once again, our “democracy” is being driven by a minority of citizens in this country; be it municipal, state or national government. Yet, this simple fact will not stop those who claim “the American People…,” or “the people of Maine…” want this or that. This is a rather fascinating and circuitous route to A More Perfect Union, is it not? Joseph W. Angelo Chickadee Lane Bridgton

Corporations

To The Editor: “Ralph Nader, getting steamed to overcome corporations,” — C-SPAN, Dec. 16, 2011. This was enlightening. What he said was something to think about. I’ve been complaining for two years. You’ve seen me, my writings in the paper. I’m not happy. Neither are many of you. Nader made sense. Corporations have taken over this country and the government. The corruption has reached our very government. Our laws

Red-bellied visitor

(Continued from Page B) out in the yard when we heard an unfamiliar churrr call coming from the top of the maple tree. Looking up, we saw a couple of woodpeckers hitching themselves around on the trunk, and then a hairy woodpecker flew down, chased by the red-bellied woodpecker. In that moment, it appeared the visitor, slightly larger than the local resident, might be trying to take over. Red-bellied woodpeckers have an advantage over other woodpeckers in that they are adaptable, and are able to eat a more varied diet than other woodpeckers eat, feeding on such things as acorns, nuts, fruit, berries, seed, and even sap. There are records of red-bellied woodpeckers chasing sapsuckers away from trees with flowing sap, and when

the stomach contents of one red-bellied were examined the bones of a small tree frog were found. The normal range of the redbellied woodpecker is in the southeastern part of the country, as far west as central Texas up to central South Dakota. On the East Coast, they normally live as far north as southern New England, but in recent years they have been seen in Maine, mostly in the southern or coastal parts of the state. We wonder if the elegant looking bird who has been visiting our yard is here to stay, or is just passing through. If she decides to stay, it will be interesting to watch how she fits in to local bird society. Jean Preis is a resident of Bridgton, and lives next to Highland Lake.

aren’t enforced because corporations, banks and Wall Street have taken over the government, the judicial system and military machines. Just as he said, we can’t do this together if we keep saying or thinking we can’t change and put the corporations in its place, if we don’t try to come together. We must come together if not for us, for our children and grandchildren, even our greatgrandchildren. Just look at the 99%. It isn’t going away! We all want equal rights, honesty and to take our country back. Nader has a group that if you want to join, donate $100 and give 100 hours. He is looking for people just like us. I’m not against my country; I’m against the corporate machine that rules our government and Wall Street, banks and I could go on and on. This election won’t make anything better. We won’t be better off. Democrats or Republicans alike are doing nothing and stabbing us in the back. The day of the party is over. We are sheep. We do as we are told, when to jump and are expected to keep our mouths shut and give up what rights we have left. I’m going to look into this movement, his book and the net. I know a dead horse when I see one. It’s time to do as the 99% and be heard. What better time? When we do as they say and do as they do, we are but giving up our lives, liberty and pursuit of happiness. It is time for everyone in government to have the gumption to keep their oath and realize they work for us — enough superstar status. Do you think it’s time we, the people, got our rights, country and judicial system back? When election time comes throw the bums out. Robert J. Champagne Bridgton

SIGN OF SPRING? — Brad Bradstreet of Bridgton snapped this photo on Groundhog Day last week outside of the TD Bank building on Main Street in Bridgton. “Pennsylvania might have its groundhog, but Bridgton goes one better. I am sure this is a sign that spring is around the corner,” Brad predicted.

The Bridgton News in his Feb. 2 letter. He wrote, “Gentlemen, good grief! Can’t you even read some of the Letters to the Editor before printing them? If you did, you might notice the fatuous reasoning (and that’s being kind) in some of those endless epistles (coming from myself, the Reverend Plaisted and Robert Champagne)…We pay good money for this publication, and we have grounds to expect some modicum of professional behavior from you, but we’re not getting it.” It’s just that I do not accept the “factual” data that Geoff Jones uses to characterize the “epistles” of Reverend Plaisted and Robert Champagne as “fatTo The Editor: uous” and worse. I wholeheartedly concur Now, I would not use the with Geoff Jones of Denmark, word “fatuous” to describe who reprimands the editors of Tom McLaughlin’s opinion

Response to Jones

pieces or Geoff Jones’ letters or those weekly, lengthy rants of Richard Cross and Robert Howe. “Fatuous,” according to Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary is defined as “foolish or inane.” No, in lieu of “fatuous,” I would rather employ the word “fatuitous” defined in the same dictionary as “complacently stupid and foolish” to describe the opinions of the above named. Perhaps these presumably well-educated gentlemen (who — at best — seem to have the capacity to spell correctly) are not entirely at fault for being “complacently stupid and foolish.” Perhaps, they simply do not possess the capacity to look at life close up for fear that someone might discover that underneath the carapace of arrogance they have woven so tightly around themselves

is profound ignorance, confusion, doubt and naked humanity. What if “facts” can only be gleaned by close observation of complex interactions between human beings, their/our culture, the animate and the inanimate within our environment? What if the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth will never be entirely revealed? What if Geoff Jones, Richard Cross, Robert Howe and Tom McLaughlin cannot sort fact from fiction because they watch too much Fox News, or only read the Wall Street Journal, the Bloomberg Report or erudite journals from academia? What if what passes for factual data and statistics is not always reliable information? What if the hypocrisy, unsubstantiated data, the clashing of egos that we see in the media in the present political debates — all paid for by big-money interest groups — is passing as “information” to the public? Where is the information coming from ordinary struggling people? I want more of it to be better informed. What if good editors only allowed the opinions of selfproclaimed intellectual elitists from the conservative right or the left to be printed in The Bridgton News? Good grief! Virginia (Tilla) Durr Sweden

Food pantry thanks

To The Editor: We, at the Harrison SDA Food Pantry would like to take this time to thank all, who have contributed their time, money and food to our Food Pantry! We have ever increasing needs for our low-income families! Special thanks go out to the Bolsters Mills Ladies Guild, The Bridgton-Lakes Region Rotary Club, the Harrison Lions Club, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Arey, and the Harrison Town Office for their more than generous donations! These donations were what made possible, our efforts, to feed the hungry in our area! Right now, we have an onLETTERS, Page B

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February 9, 2012, The Bridgton News, Page B

Property rights bill protects prosperity & liberty

By State Representative Ralph Sarty After 192 years of statehood, you would think Maine has all the laws it needs to protect its citizens and their property. There has been one major gap, however, when it comes to safeguarding the value of landowners’ property rights. All too often, that value is reduced by land use regulations, and in most cases the landowners have no recourse. The state is not liable for property devaluation stemming from the state’s own regulations. Now, change is on the horizon. The legislature’s Judiciary Committee has taken the first step in moving forward a bill that would remedy the problem. That bill will now receive a public hearing and a full vote by both houses of the legislature. About one-third of Maine’s forestland — over 6.2 million acres — is owned by some 250,000 individuals and families who view their properties as recreational getaways, family heirlooms, vital economic resources or, simply, home. With

the passage of a new state regulation, many of these landowners can see the reasonable use of their land restricted and its value greatly diminished. Prohibitions on minor construction, certain recreational uses and generally any regulations that limit what a landowner can do with his or her land may easily destroy the majority of a parcel’s value. With that loss can go a family business, a retirement or a way of life that many feel has been unfairly intruded upon by excessive regulation. The bill we moved forward on Jan. 24 would change all that. It proposes to create a legal cause of action for property owners who see the value of their total lot decrease by 50 percent or more as a result of a new state law or regulation. It specifically leaves out current regulations, so we will not see a flood of litigation over past rules. This cause of action would allow landowners to seek monetary compensation from the state, but in practice it would almost always result in the other available remedy, such as a

A Rep’s View by Ralph W. Sarty, Jr. State Representative District #99

waiver or a variance. As fair as this may sound — that the individual should never suffer so greatly for the supposed good of the whole — it has faced some opposition. Some groups say that this is a solution in search of a problem because the vast majority of building permits are approved. This is a red herring. Nobody will apply for a permit that they know will be denied, and the threshold of what will be denied by a land use agency is established by underlying laws. When such laws significantly reduce the value of a given parcel, landowners should have some recourse and not be unreasonably victimized by the regulatory process. Others say that it will cost

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the state an enormous amount of money in lawsuits, and they cite the experience of other states with similar bills. It’s great to see that those who levy such complaints have the capacity for fiscal conservatism. I have had my doubts. But this concern is also unfounded. In other states, similar bills were passed that allowed landowners to sue the state for laws that were enacted in the past. This bill is not retroactive and creates a cause of action only for future state laws and regulations. As yet, the court system has not expressed any concern that the bill would create a significantly larger caseload and burden their resources. Furthermore, the common remedy for these suits will be a waiver or a variance to exempt the landowner from the regulatory taking, not monetary damages.

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Regulatory takings are closely related to the doctrine of eminent domain. When the state takes an entire parcel by eminent domain to build a highway, the Constitution mandates that the state compensate the individual. Why should it be any different — not as a matter of constitutional law, but simply as a matter of fairness — if the state passes a law that erases 90 percent of a parcel’s value? Should the state not be required to compensate that individual somehow? Let me address one more concern. This bill is not an attack on the concept of land use regulation. There is a place for sensible rules that protect our

environment and ensure that one person’s land use isn’t harming his or her neighbor’s property rights or value. We should not pass legislation that affects public health or safety in a negative way. However, when the government passes a law or a rule that destroys the majority of an individual’s property value, that is an injustice. Nobody should ever be compelled to suffer such a loss for the good of the whole. State Representative Ralph Sarty (R-Denmark) serves on the Judiciary Committee and the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee. He represents District 99, which includes

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money or food, please contact us at 583-4855 or by e-mail to byrdwatchers@yahoo.com or by the postal service at P.O. (Continued from Page B) Box 612, Harrison, ME 04040. To The Editor: going fundraiser, from Feb. 1 to Imelda Arris Thank you to the Bridgton April 15, with Good Shepherd Assistant Hospital Oncology Department Food-Bank. They will match Harrison SDA Food Pantry for their 4th Annual Pamper all our funds up to $1,000, so if Yourself Day held at the Crystal you would like to donate time, Lake Spa in Harrison This is a day when the Bridgton Oncology staff offers their cancer patients, survivors monia, however, Medicare and caregivers the opportu(Continued from Page B) may cover 100 percent of the nity to take some time to be doctor?” pampered and feel good about Mr. C: “No. You are not cost of the vaccine once every themselves. required to get a referral for five years.” It is very important to take Mrs. Ring: “Sounds like I the vaccine. However, if you time to concentrate on our inner should go ahead and get that have a private plan (Medicare and outer experiences while Advantage) it may require that shot.” going through cancer treatMr. C: “Why wait?” you use an in-network providStan Cohen, a Medicare ments. Taking care of oneself er. You should call your plan to Volunteer Counselor, is avail- during these processes helps find out what rules apply.” able for free, one-on-one con- heal. Relieving stress, anxieties, Mrs. Ring: “Do I have to get and increasing energy levels are the pneumonia vaccine every sultations at Bridgton Hospital very beneficial not only for the on Tuesdays from 8:30 to 11 year?” patient, but for their caregivers Mr. C: “In most cases, a.m. No appointment is nec- as well. essary. Alternatively, call the seniors will need a pneumonia To pamper ourselves, we vaccine only once in their life- Southern Maine Agency on were able to do Reiki, manitime. For people who are con- Aging (800-427-7411) and ask cures, pedicures, reflexology, sidered at high risk for pneu- for a Medicare Advocate.

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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 Jones & Matthews, PA Certified Public Accountants Accounting and taxes Roosevelt Trail Prof. Bldg. Route 302, Bridgton 647-3668 cpas@maine.com McFadden CPA, P.A. Accounting Services Accounting/Payroll/Taxes 316 Portland Rd., Bridgton 647-4600 www.BridgtonCPA.com

ALARMS WAM-ALARM Systems Installation, Service, Monitoring Burglar-Fire-Temperature Sensors Free Security Survey 647-2323

APPLIANCE REPAIR Jones Appliance Service/Repair LLC Quality service you deserve All major brands jonesappliances@aol.com 595-4020

CARPETING Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Sales & Service Meadow Rd. (Sandy Creek Junction) Bridgton 647-5562, 800-310-5563 www.thurlowscarpet.com

CATERING A Fine Kettle of Fish Catering Personal chef service/catering Sheila Rollins 583-6074 www.finekettleoffishcatering.com

CHIMNEY LINING The Clean Sweep LLC Chimney Cleaning Service Supaflu and Stainless Steel Chimney lining and relining Dana Richardson 935-2501

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

John’s Cleaning Service Meticulous cleaning service Prof. carpet cleaning, windows Local family business. Exc. references ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES 207-393-7285

WardHill Architecture 25 yrs. exp.-Residential/Commercial Custom plans, Shoreland/site plan permit Design/Build & Construction mgmt. wardhill@roadrunner.com 807-625-7331

ATTORNEYS

Lake & Mountain View Property Maintenance Cleaning & caretaking Exceptional references 207-650-1101

Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA 110 Portland Street, Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com

McHatton’s Cleaning Service Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Fire, Smoke, Soot, Water Certified Technicians Bridgton 647-2822, 1-800-850-2822

Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA 132 Main St. P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 647-8360 Hastings Law Office, PA 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-2061 www.hastings-law.com Robert M. Neault & Associates Attorneys & Counselors at Law Corner of Rte. 302 & Songo School Rd. P.O. Box 1575, Naples 693-3030

BOOKKEEPING By The Book Bookkeeping Services 12+ years QuickBooks experience A/P, A/R, Checkbook/bank reconciliations Tax preparation – References available 207-749-1007, businessonlinellc@gmail.com

CARETAKERS Caretake America Managing and Patrolling Kevin Rogers, Owner/Manager Rte. 35, Naples  693-6000 North Country Home Watch “We’ll be there when you can’t” www.nchw.us 207-713-0675

CARPENTRY Robert E. Guy General Carpentry – Additions Repairs – Remodeling www.bobguy@myfairpoint.net Harrison 743-5120 239-4804 (cell)

COPIES The Printery Black & White/Color Copies Special discounts for large orders Fax: Sending and Receiving Rte. 302, Bridgton 647-8182

COUNSELING Ellia Manners, LCPC In Her Own Image/Counseling for Women Call for brochure/Insurance accepted www.elliamanners.com 207-647-3015 Bridgton

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

hair styling, massages and makeup. The sponsors that made this possible were the Bridgton Hospital Cancer Care Fund, “Tee for Two,” which is a fundraising organization supporting local cancer patients and additional donations by family members. My thanks go out to the following professionals for this special day: Sue Rivet, RN, director Oncology/Outpatient Services; Emily Ecker, Oncology social worker Patrick Dempsey Center, Cancer Hope & Healing; Katheryn Ross, Oncology secretary; Nurses Lindie Blake, RN, Carolyn Dube, RN, and Susan Dickinson, RN; and Crystal Lake Spa & Wellness Center. In addition, special thanks to all the many volunteers that take time from their busy schedules and personal lives, to make us feel very special on this day! With warm regards and appreciation, Vivian Hathaway Naples EXERCISE/FITNESS Dee’s BodyCraft Personal Training, Aerobics, Pilates Certified – Experienced Bridgton 647-9599

FLIGHT INSTRUCTION Sheila Rollins Private/instrument/multi-engine instructor Flight training – Ground school Flight review 583-6074

FOUNDATIONS Barry Concrete Foundations Tim Barry Inc. Poured foundations – Frost walls Bridgton 207-650-3507 tbconcrete@myfairpoint.net Henry’s Concrete Construction Foundations, Slabs, Floors Harrison Tel. 583-4896

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

HAIRDRESSERS

Victoria’s Hairitage One Beavercreek Farm Rd DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES (top of Packard’s Hill – Rte. 302) Vicki Crosby Owner/Stylist Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA Complete oral hygiene care-infant to senior Jessica Zaidman Color Specialist Most dental insurances, MaineCare accepted 647-8355 207-647-4125 email: info@bdhc.me

HEATING

Fryeburg Family Dental A –1 Thompson’s Services LLC Preventative Dental Hygiene Services Cleanings and repairs, Boilers 19 Portland Street / PO Box 523 207-256-7606 www.fryeburgfamilydental.com Furnaces, Monitors, Oil tanks New installations, 24 hr burner service Mountain View Dentistry Licensed and insured Dr. Leslie A. Elston 207-693-7011 Cosmetic/restorative & Family Dentistry Bass Heating 207-647-3628 Oil Burner Service MountainViewDentistryMaine.com Sales and Installations Waterford (207) 595-8829 DOCKS Great Northern Docks, Inc. Sales & Service Route 302, Naples 693-3770 1-800-423-4042 www.greatnortherndocks.com

Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Monitor Heaters Sales & Service Meadow Rd. (Sandy Creek Junction) Bridgton 647-5562, 800-310-5563 www.thurlowscarpet.com

ELECTRICIANS

INSULATION

Servicemaster Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration 1-800-244-7630   207-539-4452

All Service Electric John Schuettinger Licensed Master Electrician Residential, Commercial Alarms Bridgton Phone 647-2246

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

TLC Home Maintenance Co. Professional Cleaning and Property Management Housekeeping and much more 583-4314

A to Z Electric “The Boss Does The Work” David S. Gerrish, Master Electrician Residential/Commercial/Industrial 30+ yrs. exp., Naples 693-6854

COMPUTERS EEcomputer Services Small business specialists eecomputerservices.com 603-733-6451 Ms. C’s Computer Repair Virus and spyware removal PC repairs 207-228-5279 27 Zion Hill Road, Bridgton Naples Computer Services PC repair/upgrades – on-site service Virus and spy-ware removal Home and business networking Video security systems 71 Harrison Rd., Naples 207-693-3746

CONTRACTORS Dan’s Construction Homes/cottages/garages Siding/rep. windows/roofing Insured/ references/ 25+ yrs. exp. No job too small – 625-8159 Douglass Construction Inc. Custom Homes/Remodeling/Drawings 30 years exp. in Lakes Region Phil Douglass, 647-3732 - Jeff Douglass, 647-9543 Sweden Rd. Bridgton

Jerry’s Carpentry & Painting Carpenter & General Contractor Log homes – decks – remodeling Fully insured – Free estimates – 207-527-2552 Jeff Hadley Builder New homes, remodels, additions Northern Extremes Carpentry Painting, drywall, roofing, siding Custom Decks – Additions Kitchens, tile & wood floors Remodeling – Free Estimates Fully insured – free estimates Log Hunting and Fishing Camps 27 yrs. experience 207-583-4460 Insured Bridgton 647-5028 Newhall Construction Carpentry CARPET CLEANING Shawn 743-6379 McHatton’s Cleaning Service Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Quality Custom Carpentry Fire, Smoke, Soot, Water Specializing in remodeling & additions Certified Technicians Jeff Juneau Naples Bridgton 647-2822, 1-800-850-2822 207-655-5903

D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor Residential/Commercial/Industrial Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire Bridgton 207-647-5012 J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Residential - Commercial - Industrial Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Bridgton 647-9435 McIver Electric “Your on time every time electricians” 221 Portland Rd, Bridgton 647-3664 www.mciverelectric.net R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor 24 hour Emergency Service Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882

INSURANCE Ace Insurance Agency Inc. Home/Auto/Commercial 43 East Main Street Denmark 1-800-452-0745 Chalmers Ins. Agency 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311 Harrison Insurance Agency Full Service Agency 100 Main Street, Bridgton 583-2222 Oberg Insurance Auto, Home, Business, Life 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858 Southern Maine Retirement Services Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans Life and Long-Term Care Insurance 150 Main St., Bridgton 1-866-886-4340

KENNELS

David K. Moynihan Master Electrician Licensed ME & NH Bridgton 647-8016

Bridgton Veterinary Kennels Boarding Route 117, Bridgton, Me. Tel. 647-8804

Stanford Electric Commercial, Industrial and Residential Wiring – Generators Naples 693-4595

Wiley Road Kennels Groom & Board Wiley Rd, Naples 207-693-3394

Tuomi Electric Chip Tuomi, Electrical Contractor Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-4728

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Bonney Staffing & Training Center Temporary & Direct Hire Placements Call us with your staffing needs Rte. 302  Windham 892-2286

EXCAVATION K.S. Whitney Excavation Sitework – Septic Systems Materials delivered Kevin 207-647-3824

LAWN MAINTENANCE Chapman’s Lawn & Yard Works Mowing - Cleanup - Brush Cutting Debris removal – Bark mulch Blaine Chapman 647-5255

Bluegrass Fest thanks

To The Editor: Lakes Environmental Association would like to thank everyone who helped to make the 8th Annual Bluegrass Music Festival a success! First of all, we would like to say “thank you” to the bands that so kindly volunteered their time and talent. It has been wonderful to see the members of Squash & Gourds grow up throughout the years into young adults and amazing performers. Their stage banter is hilarious and their music is incredible. Jewel Clark’s enthusiasm and powerful voice could get anybody up dancing and yodeling, and not even a recent heart attack could keep Donnie Kaitlin from playing; even in recovery, his performance was phenomenal. The last LP GAS Maingas Your Propane Specialist 1-800-648-9189

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)

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

OFFICE SUPPLIES The Printery General line of office supplies In stock or special orders Rubber stamps - Fax Service - Labels Rte. 302, Bridgton 647-8182

OIL DEALERS Dead River Co. Range & Fuel Oil Oil Burner Service Tel. 647-2882, Bridgton McBurnie Oil/Casco Oil Delivery and Service Denmark, Maine Tel. 207-452- 2151

PAINTING CONTRACTORS Bob Champagne Painting/papering/some carpentry Small jobs – reasonable rates Lead safe certified 26 Zion Hill Rd, Bridgton, 207-647-5571 George Jones Quality Painters Interior/Exterior – Fully Insured Free Estimates Excellent References 207-318-3245 Gotcha Covered Painting Interior/exterior-deck refinish-powerwash Serving the Lakes Region over 15 years Free estimates Kevin 693-3684 Jerry’s Painting Service Quality Painting – Interior/Exterior Fully Insured – Free Estimates 207-527-2552

PLUMBING & HEATING A Plus Plumbing & Heating Inc. Plumbing Supplies – LP Gas BBQ Gas Grill Parts & Access. Portland St., Bridgton 647-2029 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

PRINTING The Printery Single Color to Multi-Color Business Cards - Letterheads Brochures - Forms - Booklets Wedding Announcements Rte. 302, Bridgton 647-8182

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Clement Bros. Lawn and Landscape Organic lawn & garden maintenance Shoreline restoration Creative stonework, property watch Snowplowing & sanding 207-693-6646 www.clementbros.com

REAL ESTATE Chalmers Real Estate 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311

Bridgton Bottled Gas LP Gas Cylinders/Service Route 302   Bridgton 207-647-2029

Coldwell Banker Lakes Region Properties “At the Lights in Naples” Waterfront, Residential Commercial & Land 207-693-7000

Country Gas, Inc. LP Gas Bulk/Cylinders Box 300, Denmark Tel. 452-2151

Oberg Agency Residential, Business,Lake Shore Property 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858

LP GAS

band of the night, Harrison’s own Hemmingway Brothers, filled the room with exciting tunes and the dance floor with happy dancers. We are very lucky to have such a talented band right here in the Lake Region. If it weren’t for our volunteers, there wouldn’t have been the great variety of snacks to munch on, greeters at the door, or a sound system for the festival. John Huntress and Richard Small from Blue Jay Light and Sound were wonderful for lending and setting up their sound system for the festival. It wouldn’t have been a music festival without a sound system, thank you! Most importantly we would like to thank the participants who came out to support LEA and listen to the local bands! With your support we are better able to protect the lakes we love! LEA Staff Bridgton RUBBISH SERVICE ABC Rubbish Weekly Pick-up Container Service Tel. 743-5417 Bridgton Trash & Rubbish Service Serving Bridgton Weekly & 1 time pick-ups Tel. 207-595-4606

SELF STORAGE Bridgton Storage 409 Portland Rd 28 units & 4000’ open barn Bridgton 647-3206 JB Self Storage Rt. 5 Lovell, Maine Monthly/yearly secure storage 207-925-3045

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING Bridgton Septic Pumping Free Estimates 647-3356 329-8944 Dyer Septic Septic systems installed & repaired Site work-emergency service-ecofriendly 1-877-250-4546 207-583-4546

SNOW REMOVAL Webber Snowplowing Service Camp roads and driveways Fully insured – dependable Lakes Region (207) 831-8354

SURVEYORS F. Jonathan Bliss, P.L.S. Bliss & Associates Surveying, Land Planning P.O. Box 113, Route 5 Lovell, ME 207-925-1468 Maine Survey Consultants, Inc. Land Information Services P.O. Box 485, Harrison, Maine Off: 583-6159 D. A. Maxfield Jr., P.L.S. Over 10,000 surveys on file Pioneer Surveying & Mapping Services Boundary/topographic/construction surveys Commercial/residential Kenneth Farrar PLS PO Box 368, W Paris ME 04289 674-2351

TOWING Stuart Automotive Free Junk Car Removal 838-9569

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

VETERINARY N. D. Beury, DVM Spay/Neuter – Well-pet care North Bridgton For Appointment 583-2121 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 Rozzie May Animal Alliance Low-cost spay/neuter www.rozziemay.org - Conway, NH By appointment 603-447-1373

WELDING Welding Repair Services Aluminum, stainless, steel Tig, mig, brazing, soldering Route 114, Naples 712-3391

YOGA STUDIOS The Maine Yoga House Public/private/therapeutic yoga classes Teacher training certification 18 Beaver Creek Farm Rd, Bridgton 207-650-7708 – MaineYogaHouse.com

Classifieds

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 6

HELP WANTED

SEEKING PERSON — with strong manufacturing background and secretarial skills to work 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Send resume to: Secretary position, Bortec, P.O. Box 310, Fryeburg, ME 04037. 2t5

WORK WANTED

SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR — looking for plumbing and electric work in the local area. Call 6478026. tf45

EXCAVATING – Have hoe, will travel. Site work, foundations dug, back filling, septic systems, sand, loam, gravel. Call Brad Chute, 6534377 or 627-4560. tf44

BRIDGTON — 3- and 2-bedroom GOT’CHA COVERED — Painting. apartments and homes, great spaces. Interior, exterior, superior service at (different areas of Bridgton.) All rents affordable prices. Fully insured. Free need application and security deposit estimates. Kevin 693-3684. 11t50x and first month rent when approved. Call Ralph at Lake Country Property FOR SALE Rentals (207) 693-3032. tf50 $5 FOR TATTERED – U.S. Flag DOWNTOWN BRIDGTON — when purchasing new U.S. Flag 3’x First floor 2-bedroom apartment in 5’ or larger. Maine Flag & Banner, residential neighborhood. $725 month Windham, 893-0339. tf46 includes propane heat, trash, plowing, PLEASE CONSIDER – donating water/sewer. On site parking and coin your leftover garage sale items and laundry. No smoking. Call 358-0808. tf49 your attic, basement and closet over- flow to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter. CASCO — Completely furnished Go to our website www.harvesthills. rooms, heat, lights & cable TV includorg for details or call 935-4358, ext. ed. $120 weekly. No pets. Call cell, 21 tf3 207-650-3529. tf44 FIRE­ARMS – Sup­plies. Buy, sell, BRIDGTON — 2-bedroom, 1-fulltrade. Wan­ted, firearms, ammunition bath, 2-level apartment with water& mili­tary items. Swe­den Trad­ing front on Moose Pond. Recently updatPost. 207-647-8163. tf43 ed. Fireplace, deck, in quiet area. FREE FREE FREE FREE — Waterfront has gradual entry and Metal removal - we also clean out sandy bottom and dock with beautiful basements, attics and garages. 207- view of Shawnee Peak. $750 month 651-3173. 20t4x includes heat. Dogs considered, no cats. Call 647-4000. 3t5 FARM EQUIPMENT — Horsedrawn. 2-horse #9 mowing machine CASCO — 3-bedroom apartment, on rubber tires and a 2-horse culti- kitchen, living room, bath, all utilities vator. Both in good condition, kept included plus cable TV. Available Jan. under cover. Best reasonable offer. 15. $1,100 month. No pets. Call 207tf5 Call Gordon at 617-839-1724. 2t6x 650-3529. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL — Logger and heat with carbon neutral wood or wood pellets. Purchase a Central Boiler outdoor wood furnace on sale, EPA qualified to 97% efficient. 603-447-2282. 13t1x

BRIDGTON — 1-bedroom apartment $500 month, utilities included. No pets. Non-smoking. 647-5562. 3t4x

LOVELL — Very large apartment: 1 bedroom, full kitchen & bath, and HILLTOP FIREWOOD — living room with fireplace in new Seasoned, $220 cord delivered. Call carriage house. $995 month includes for details, 890-9300. tf20 electricity, laundry hookup, and 50% of heat. Quiet with mountain views 2 INSULATED STEEL GARAGE and Kezar Lake access. No pets/ no — doors, 10’-x-7’. Also, 2 door open- smoking. 1 year lease/first and secuers. Call 647-8910. 1t6x rity deposit/reference check required. (207) 925-6586. 4t5x SNOWMOBILE PARTS — New parts, 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. weekdays; HARRISON — Main Street, sunny 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. weekends; used 2nd floor 2-bedroom apartment, fully parts 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. weeknights; -applianced in “like new” condition. 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. weekends. Closed Available now at $895/month heat Wednesdays. D & G Snowmobilers included. For information or to apply, Discount, 207-583-2312. 9t1x contact Susan at Heritage Rentals at 207-583-6001. tf42

VEHI­CLES FOR SALE

BRIDGTON — 1-bedroom apartment JESUS IS LORD – new and used $500 month, utilities included. No auto parts. National locator. Most pets. Non-smoking. 647-5562. 3t4x parts 2 days. Good used cars. Ovide’s Used Cars, Inc., Rte. 302 Bridg­ton, 207-647-5477. tf30

FOR RENT

BRIDGTON – 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments. $550-$675 mo. plus references and security. JPD Properties, 310-0693. tf2 SEBAGO — 1-bedroom apartment, carpeted, fireplace, covered patio, lake view, beach nearby, quiet, no smoking indoors, no pets. Includes heat & electric. $765 month plus security. 787-2121. 4t5

M&J FIREWOOD

103 North Bridgton Road

BRIDGTON — Furnished 1-bedroom apartment. Heat & utilities included. $200 per week plus security deposit. Call 647-3565. tf38

207-595-8741 or 207-647-2555

HARRISON — 1-bedroom, 1-bath, very cute in-law apartment. Newly-carpeted, quiet area, deck with lake views. Two miles from town. Suited for single person $525 month includes heat and electric. No smokers/pets. 1st & security required. Call 207-647-4000 pics available. 3t5

HARRISON — 3-bedroom house, 2 baths, $1,000 month, call 207-5951466 or e-mail: tipper1canoe@gmail. NORTH BRIDGTON — 2-bedroom com 5t3x apartment, close to lake, large yard & parking. $475 month plus utilities. No BRIDGTON — Walk to downtown. smoking or pets. References and secuClose to elementary school. 5 rooms rity. Call 233-5758. tf46 newly renovated, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Large private yard, appliances, wash- HARRISON — Studio apartment. All er-dryer included. First month’s rent, inclusive. No pets. First month plus security deposit & references. $700 per deposit. $650-$680. 583-9965. month plus utilities. 207-452-2585. tf6 4t6x

BUSINESS SERVICES

HEAP HAULERS — Towing service. Cash paid for junk cars. Call 655-5963. tf12 B & L ROOFING — 20 years experience, fully insured. New roofs and repairs. Call 207-650-6479. tf20

DEN­MARK HOUSE — Painting, Inc. Inter­ior and Exterior Paint­ing. Also, Paper­hang­ing. 40 years of painting ex­pe­ri­ence. Call for esti­mates. Call John Math­ews, 207-452-2781. tf49

INSTRUCTION

POTTERY CLASSES — Now being offered at Wiltjer Pottery at their studio in South Waterford. BeginnerNAPLES — Nice, cozy 2-bedroom NAPLES — 1-bedroom apartment Advanced classes in pottery making. mobile home in a small park. No pets. on Sebago Lake. Small, year-round Rusty, 207-583-2911. WiltjerPottery@ $495 monthly plus utilities and deposit. second floor. Must be very quiet. No gmail.com, www.WiltjerPottery.com. 5t4x Available 3/1. Call 221-3423. tf6 dogs, $500 & utilities. Security deposit, references, credit check. 693-3182. 2t5 YARD/GARAGE SALES SEBAGO — 2-bedroom duplex, private, clean, deck, yard, newly painted, DENMARK — Walkout basement MID-WINTER GARAGE SALE new flooring, washer/dryer hookups. 1-bedroom apartment. Heat, power, — Hundreds of items. Sat. & Sun., $650 lower unit or $750 upper unit. cable, Internet, plowing and garage Feb. 11th & 12th, 239 North St., First, security and year lease. Call 647- space included. Non-smoking. Will Mechanic Falls. Look for the bright 3883. tf48 consider small pets. Available Feb. 1. green signs. 1t6x $800 month + deposit + references. RAYMOND — 2-bedroom, 2-bath Call 207-452-2330/595-7816. 4t4x apartment. Living room, kitchen, laundry room. $800 plus utilities. 310- BRIDGTON — Cozy one-bedroom 8319. 2t6x furnished apartment, country setting, 3 miles from town, sun room, open deck, (Continued from Page B) BRIDGTON — Second floor includes heat, power, cable/Internet, apartment, one bedroom in a quiet and driveway snow removal, rubbish mind’s eye by the novelist’s word convenient location near Hannafords. pickup. Deposit and first months’ sequences as we allow disbelief to Newly-painted. Heat, electric and rent due upon move in. $200 weekly. suspend. O’Brien’s spirituality — his plowing included. One month rental as Available February 20, 2012. Call 207- sense of life’s meanings and mystersecurity deposit and no pets. $550 per 415-4476. 2t6 ies — are woven into his characters, month. Call 647-2587 for inquiries.tf51 and the main character is a father. BRIDGTON — New commercial BRIDGTON — Very nice, sunny 2- office space. Great intown location. He wanders through life as all of us bedroom apartment with large outside Second level is 580 square feet, $650 do, trying to glean meaning from the deck. On quiet dead-end street, close to plus utilities or first level is 1,000 people, events and circumstances he downtown. Off-street parking, laundry square feet, $1,200 plus utilities. experiences each day. That has been helping me assume hookup. Section 8 accepted. $750 Private deck. Call 207-756-0650. tf48 the more balanced state of mind monthly, security deposit required. 1207-625-8812. 3t6x REAL ESTATE FOR SALE necessary for my attempts to comprehend events in the wider world PROFESSIONAL OFFICE — space. LAND — Western Maine land with which I’ll glimpse when I finally go Includes: heat, electric, AC, reception owner financing. www.LandMaine. up to my office and open my laptop room, parking, laundry onsite*. Rental com. Tel: 207-743-8703. 1t6x and ramp up my day. package from $200 to $400* (207) Tom McLaughlin of Lovell is a 653-6546. 6t3 BRIDGTON — Hio Ridge Road, approx. 27 acres for sale by owner. retired U.S. History teacher. He can WATERFORD — Waterfront, private, Good developable land, mostly cleared. be reached at tommclaughlin@fair2-bedroom, 1-full-bath apartment on $59,000. 207-650-5669. tf21 point.net 2nd floor of year round unit in private, quiet area on Back Pond. Located 15 feet from the water’s edge. Knotty pine interior with lots of sunshine, deck overlooks the pond. Great spot Private Roads & Driveways in Denmark for single person or couple. 1 pet PROVEN RELIABLE SERVICE considered with deposit. $550 month plus utilities. Call 207-647-4000 pics Jeremiah Gill at 207-452-2942 6T3CDX available. 3t5

McLaughlin

Plowing & Sanding

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

207-452-2157

for Junk Cars

Green Assorted Hardwoods Loose Thrown Firewood Cut, Split and Delivered • State Certified

190.00 per cord

ROOMMATE WANTED — Stow, Maine. 2-bedroom house, fully furnished, 25 minutes to Bridgton, 25 minutes to No. Conway. Non-smoker, pets negotiable. $500 month, shared utilities. Call 207-595-2240. 5t2x

FOR RENT

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We will offer 2 paid days off to someone committing to 5 days a week and 1 paid day off to someone committing to part-time (24 or 32 hrs.). This (these) day(s) will be taken sometime during the three month period with Supervisor’s prior approval. Will be part of the weekend rotations.

We are looking for those willing to work 3, 4, or 5 days a week. We will offer 2 paid days off to someone committing to 5 days a week and 1 paid day off to someone committing to part-time (24 or 32 hrs.). This (these) day(s) will be taken sometime during the 3-month period with the prior approval of the Supervisor.

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A packet including an application form, job description, and Lovell Recreation By-Laws is available at the Lovell Town Office, 1069 Main Street (Rte. 5). For more information call 207-925-6272. Computer skills are required. Experience in grant writing a plus. Applications will be accepted until Feb.17, 2012

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TOWN OF NAPLES BOARD OF SELECTPERSONS PUBLIC HEARING The Naples Board of Selectpersons will hold a Public Hearing on the renewal of a Liquor License and Special Amusement Permit Application submitted by the American Legion Post #155, at their regular meeting on February 20th at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office Buildings located at 15 Village Green Lane. Public Welcome.

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Harrison Republicans to Caucus Mike Morrissette, Chair of the Harrison Town Committee, has announced that Harrison Republicans will caucus on Feb 11th, at 9:00 a.m. at the Harrison Fire Station Community Room.

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 are now available and are due back by March 5, 2012. 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 19, 2012 from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Harrison Town Office. 1T6 Public Notice

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Oxford County Republican Caucus Fryeburg, Brownfield, Hiram & Lovell Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10 A.M. at Molly Ockett Middle School The Fryeburg, Brownfield, Hiram & Lovell Republicans will hold their 2012 Caucus on SATURDAY, February 11, beginning at 10 A.M. at Molly Ockett Middle School on Route 302 in Fryeburg. Caucus business will include the election of Delegates and Alternates to the Maine State Republican Convention being held in Augusta on May 5th–6th, and Your Town Committee Officers. A Presidential Preference Ballot will also be cast by Voters at the Caucus — your chance to indicate your choice for the Republican Party Nominee for President. The Caucus is being convened by Kimberly Clarke (Fryeburg), Bob Walstrom (Brownfield), Beth Wadsworth (Hiram) and Bob Stellar (Lovell). You must be present to Vote, and you must be a registered Republican in the above Towns to Participate. Please attend and cast your vote. Voting will follow brief remarks by several state candidates and speakers from national campaigns. For information on the combined caucus, contact Loretta Mikols at 207-875-2229 or republican@earthlink.net. 2T5X

encrusted brooks and snowcovered pines and hemlocks lining the trails. Hikers will search for animal sign and identify tracks seen along the way. Hikers should wear appropriate winter clothing, bring snacks, water and snowshoes (a few pairs will be available upon request). Meet Loon Echo staff at the Bob Dunning Memorial Bridge kiosk adjacent to the Depot Street parking lot behind the Magic Lantern Theater at 8:45 a.m. All Loon Echo hikes are free; however, donations are always welcome and will qualify you for a one-year membership. Find out more about Loon Echo by visiting www. loonecholandtrust.org. For more information about these hikes, other Loon Echo events, or to reserve snowshoes, contact Jon Evans at jon@lelt.org or call 647-4352.

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The Bridgton Ice Arena in North Bridgton will offer public skating: Saturday, Feb. 11 from 4 to 6 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 12 from 3 to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, Feb. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be no public skating on Sunday, Feb. 19. Conflicts do arise on occasion, so call ahead to confirm at 647-3322, ext. 1310. Prices: $4 for adults, $3 for students in grades 1-12, $2 for children ages 5 and younger, $2 for seniors ages 62 and older, $5 for sticks and pucks, and $4 for rentals. Bridgton residents skate at no charge (possess proof of residency). For more information regarding adult leagues, learn to skate, scheduling and other programs, contact Rink Manager Steve Ryan at 647-7637. The arena is located on the Bridgton Academy campus.

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February 9, 2012, The Bridgton News, Page B

Rangers sink LR girls on late shot

SHOWING SUPPORT FOR KEVIN — As a symbolic gesture to show their support, the Lake Region varsity boys’ basketball team presented former Laker Kevin Gilson with his game jerseys prior to Monday’s game against Fryeburg Academy. Kevin, who was a high-scoring guard, sustained injuries that resulted in paralysis as the result of a car accident. Presenting Kevin’s game jerseys are LR captains Alex Hartford (#12) and Alex Hall (#11). Kevin is pictured here with his parents, Roberta and Ray Gilson of Casco. (Rivet Photo)

Raiders roll on, eye playoffs

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When his team started the season with eight straight losses, Coach Sedge Saunders wondered how his Raiders would respond. Would they give up and simply go through the motions over the second half of the season? Or, would they work harder and fight? Remarkably, Fryeburg Academy has won six of their last eight games and the Raiders (7-10) find themselves possibly one victory away from making the Class B West playoffs. Playoffs? Yes, the playoffs! At 7-10, the Raiders are on the heels of Lincoln Academy for the 12th and final playoff spot. The Raiders face a must-win game tonight, Feb. 9, against Poland. The Knights are ranked ninth. Game time at Wadsworth Arena is 6:30 p.m. Fryeburg’s tourney hopes were kept alive Tuesday night when Camden beat Lincoln Academy 81-61. Lincoln, which presently holds the final playoff spot, closes out the season against Oceanside (11-5). The Raiders crept into the playoff conversation with a 73-57 win at Lake Region (314) Monday night behind a 14-point and 8-rebound effort from junior point guard Bright Amoako. “The difference has been a

more favorable schedule, but also the team has jelled. It usually takes us a while to find ourselves. Early on, they probably didn’t know what they were all about. After the break, we had more time to work together and started to figure things out,” FA Coach Saunders said. “Part of it, is my responsibility to find out what they can do. We tried to play man (defense) early on and it wasn’t happening. We’ve gone to a zone (defense) and they seem to have a lot of confidence playing it.” When asked if he remembered a specific a turning point, Saunders simply said, “These kids are tough. They were 08, and they could have easily packed it in. They never did. The fact that they practice hard every day; they didn’t care what their record was; they made a point to get better; they stuck together; they never pointed fingers at anybody; now, we’re seeing the results of a hardnosed team that likes to play together.” The victory over the Lakers resulted in a good balance between steady defensive pressure and consistent ball movement on the offensive end, which resulted either in inside hoops by 6-foot-6 senior Djorje Obradovic (game-high 22 points) or a barrage of 3-pointers. Mike Costa knocked down four 3-pointers for 12 points, while Walker Mallory connected on three treys, finishing with 10 points, and Tyler Saunders netted two to score 7 points on the night. FRYEBURG — The Raider “We felt we could pressure girls had their chance to punch a ticket to the playoffs Tuesday night, but came up short. Facing a Lake Region team without starting center Tiana-Jo Carter (knee injury), Fryeburg Academy enjoyed a four-point halftime lead, a 10-point advantage in the third quarter and for the first time this season reached 50 points. But, the Lakers received a clutch shot by forward Kelsey Winslow down the stretch to escape Wadsworth Arena with a 54-50 victory. Winslow and guard Sydney Hancock each scored 14 points — including three 3-pointers — for the Lakers (15-2). Fryeburg (5-12) outscored the Lakers 18-12 in the second quarter for a 30-26 halftime lead. The Lakers rallied in the second half by outscoring the Raiders 28-20, going up by 4 points with 2:46 left. Abby Craffey scored 9 points for LR, including two 3-pointers. Other LR scorers were: Sarah Hancock 6, Savannah DeVoe 3, Jordan Turner 3, Shannon VanLoan 3 and Rachel Wandishin 2. Fryeburg was led by Skye Dole with 17 points, while Kendra Fox chipped in 12 points. Maggie McConkey added 10 points, while Sydney Charles had 4, Emily Wilson 3, Maddy Smith 2 and Sarah Welch 2.

LR squeaker

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer CUMBERLAND — What a difference a month made for Ashley Storey. In her first encounter against Lake Region, the Greely freshman was virtually a non-factor, scoring just 4 points in a 40-27 loss. Friday night was a complete 180º turnaround. The 6-footer had a dominant night, scoring a game-high 19 points, hauling down 10 rebounds and blocking two shots as the Rangers (13-3) upset the Lakers 39-37 in Cumberland. Ashley’s sister, Jaclyn, buried the game winner on a short jumper just inside the foul line with less than 10 seconds to go. The Greely captain finished with 13 points and 5 rebounds. All night, Greely guards did a superb job getting the ball to the open Storey as the Rangers enjoyed a 14-8 lead after one quarter and 21-13 at intermission. At the other end, the Lakers were stymied by the Rangers’ size, unable to finish some drives to the hoop while also missing some open looks from the outside. “I was actually very surprised because here (at Lake Region), our big players did extremely well. So, I didn’t think that would be such a decisive advantage for them, as it was Friday night,” LR Coach Paul True said. “Movement inside continues to be a problem for us. On one occasion, they were doubling Tiana (Carter) and we were able to get Kelsey (Winslow) the ball at the foul line. She did a nice job beating her defender with a quick first step and made a strong move to the basket. We didn’t do that enough.” Carter was the lone inside threat all night for the Lakers (14-2). The sophomore center scored 16 points and collected the first 11 LR rebounds. She finished with 16 of the 20 team rebounds. “One of the real dilemmas that they (Greely) present is

GREELY 39 Ashley Storey 9-1-19, Jaclyn Storey 6-1-13, Haylee Munson 2-0-4, Courtney Nielsen 1-0-3, Caton Beaulieu 0-0-0, Caroline Hamilton 0-0-0. Totals: 182-39. Turnovers: 18. Free Throws: 2-of-5. Rebounds: (19) A. Storey 10, Beaulieu 2, Hamilton 2, J. Storey 5. 3-Pointers: Nielsen. LAKERS 37 Tiana-Jo Carter 7-2-16, Abby Craffey 2-0-6, Sarah Hancock 0-2-2, Sydney Hancock 4-1-10, Rachel Wandishin 1-0-3, Kelsey Winslow 0-0-0, Savannah DeVoe 0-0-0, Jordan Turner 0-0-0, Shannon VanLoan 0-0-0. Totals: 125-37. Turnovers: 19. Free Throws: 5-of-13. Rebounds: (20) Carter 16, DeVoe 2, Wandishin 1, Sy. Hancock 1. 3-Pointers: Craffey (2), Sy. Hancock, Wandishin. that they can help with a 6-footer waiting inside. Most of the teams we play have just one big player and their help defender is a smaller player, which we beat to the hoop on a regular basis. They were helping with a 6-footer, and it made it tougher for our shooters,” Coach True said. “Some of our players had a difficult time finding shots.” After being behind over the first six minutes, the Lakers tied the game when Rachel Wandishin came up with a steal and dished the ball to Sydney Hancock for a lay-up. But, Greely scored the quarter’s final six points as Jaclyn Storey scored a bucket off a strong drive, she later added a foul shot and Courtney Nielsen drained a 3-pointer on a second-chance shot with 42.2 seconds. Both teams struggled shooting the ball in the second, combining for just 12 points. LR went nearly five minutes without scoring before Wandishin launched a trey from the corner, which bounced off the rim and fell through the twines. Greely LR GIRLS, Page B

Youth hoop clinics

STRONG TO THE HOOP — Raider center Djorje Obradovic A basketball clinic for girls and boys will be held on Monday, moves in for a shot despite a block attempt by Alex Hartford Feb. 20 at the Lake Region High School gym. during Monday’s game in Naples. Obradovic led all scorers Presented by LR varsity girls’ basketball coach Paul True and with 22 points. (Rivet Photo) his players, these clinics will be offered: • Girls, Grades 3-5, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. their guards, and wear them in the opening two quarters as • Boys, Grades 3-6, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. down. We thought our depth the Raiders jumped out to a • Girls, Grades 6-8, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. was a little better than theirs, 14-2 start, keyed by two treys Cost is $10 per player. For more information, call 693-6221, and certainly we wanted to take from Costa. ext. 231. Alex (Hartford) out of his game Over the final four minutes as much as we could. If we were of the first quarter, the Lakers able to speed things up, and not finally developed some rhythm let them pound the ball inside to as Hartford sliced through the The Lake Region varsity girls’ basketball would like to help Alex, it was to our advantage. FA defense for two hoops and area parents enjoy Valentine’s Day. We’ve done a better job pursu- Mike Triglione sank two foul The team will offer babysitting from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Feb. ing the ball and being relent- shots to cut the deficit to 17-8. 14. Girls and boys ages 4 to 12 will be offered an assortment of less,” Coach Saunders said. Each time the Lakers seemed games, music to enjoy and snacks inside the LRHS gym and cafThe relentless pressure forced to gather some momentum in the eteria. Cost will be $15 per child or a maximum of $25 per family. 30 Laker turnovers — 10 each For more information, call 693-6221, ext. 231. RAIDERS, Page B

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Raiders stay hot, eye playoff spot (Continued from Page B)

second, the Raiders answered. LR trimmed the deficit to nine when Ben Chaine scored on a fastbreak, and added a free throw with 2:48 left until halftime. Saunders quickly scored on a bank shot. LR’s Cody Gibbons scored on a hard drive to the hoop, and FA was whistled for an intentional foul. Gibbons sank one foul shot, but the Lakers were unable to cash in on another possession. Instead, Mallory drained two 3pointers, including one with 2 seconds left to put the Raiders up 37-23 at halftime. “We’re not the biggest team or the best team in the interior, but we make a point to establish ourselves inside early and then go from there, whether it is penetration or dumping it in. We had good balance because guys have accepted their roles. We have some guys who can knock down the outside shot, Bright can get to the basket, and our big guys are good enough that they can finish if they get the ball inside,” FA Coach Saunders said. “Coach (Billie) L’Heureux

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has worked with the big guys all year long and has done a nice job of emphasizing making the catch, being balanced, not rushing things and going up strong.” Coach Saunders liked the Raiders’ first half intensity, but told his club at halftime they needed to eliminate “the silly fouls” and keep their composure. “I thought our execution was not great and we lost our cool a couple of times (the intentional foul). We needed to be more poised and keep the pressure on, be mentally tougher and not let them back into the game,” he said. “They did a good job at that.” Laker forward Erik Christensen got his team off to a good start with two strong moves inside for four quick points, but the Raiders went on a 10-0 run three minutes into the second half as Obradovic scored 8 points. Meanwhile, Amoako was brilliant at the point guard spot, either finding open players or making acrobatic moves to the hoop. “You can never question Bright’s heart. He always plays hard. That’s infectious for the rest of the team,” Coach Saunders said. LR closed out the quarter with a 9-5 run behind a 3-pointer from the corner by Chaine and 7 points by senior forward Alex Hartford (19 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks). Obradovic had the hot hand in the fourth quarter, scoring eight

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straight points as the Raiders went up by 23 points. The FA center showed off all his post moves, knocking down a baseline jumper, dumping a soft hook shot just over the rim and making a nifty spin move for another two points. LR guard Mike Mageles sank two rainbow 3-pointers, while Devonn Dearborn and Sam Smith (at the buzzer) also netted treys. Following a sweep of their rivals, the Raiders turn their attention to Poland. “The key for us is to sustain a great effort for 32 minutes, and play to our strengths. Obviously, we need to defend like crazy,” Coach Saunders said. When asked if the game was his club’s playoff, Coach Saunders said. “It’s been that way for five to six games now. I feel like they can handle it. They weathered a tough start early on, they’re tough mentally, they’re not nervous or scared. They’re going to go out and have some fun. They’re ready. We’ll let the chips fall where they may. This team is feeling pretty good about itself right now, and we just want to keep it going.” Raiders 52, Gray-NG 35: Bright Amoako scored 11 points and Djordie Obradovic added 10 points as nine different Raiders scored in the road victory over Gray-New Gloucester last week. For FA, Jon Burk netted 8 points, while Mike Costa had 7, Tyler Saunders 6, Walker Mallory 3, Lionel Rutabayiro 3, Sonam Sherpa 2 and Kevin Knowles 2.

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AROUND THE SCREEN — Fryeburg Academy’s Mike Costa (#23) breaks free from Lake Region’s Ben Chaine by using a Zach Sargent screen during Monday’s game. (Rivet Photo)

LR girls drop 2nd (Continued from Page B) enjoyed an eight-point halftime lead as Ashley Storey scored 5 of the team’s final 7 points. Lake Region erased the eight-point deficit behind nine points from Carter, and some aggressive defense that forced some turnovers leading to a Hancock lay-up with 3:08 left, cutting the Ranger advantage to 29-26. Freshman Sarah Hancock sank two foul shots, and Sydney Hancock swished a 3-pointer with 2:21 left to tie the game, 31-31. “I thought some of our offense later in the game was triggered by our defense, which at times we rely too much on,” Coach True said. “The game was starting to turn a little bit, but we couldn’t finish it.” Jaclyn Storey restored order for the Rangers scoring twice to close out the quarter, putting Greely up 35-31. Again, points were scarce over the final eight minutes, partly due to some tight defense but also due to some poor shooting. LR scored the first point of the quarter with 2:10 left as Sydney Hancock made 1-of-2 foul shots. The Lakers’ struggles at the foul line (5-of-13

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to Greely’s 2-of-5) would ultimately be a difference maker. Having sat out about six minutes, senior guard Abby Craffey returned to the floor in crunch time and delivered. Her 3-pointer from the top of the key tied the game at 35-35 with 1:49 left. “At that time (earlier in the quarter), I went with a different line-up. A huge credit to Abby. I told her she was going in to hit a big 3-pointer for us, and she did exactly that. It was a huge basket, and a real credit to Abby who stayed in the game mentally and was ready when she was called upon,” Coach True said. “Abby has had a fantastic year, and I couldn’t be more proud of her, not only during games but in practice, she has been nothing but a pleasure to coach.” After the Lakers missed two foul shots, Greely regained the lead as guard Haylee Munson connected on a foul line jumper with 1:04 left. Playing on a sore knee, Carter tied the game with 28.9 seconds off a feed from Sydney Hancock. In crunch time, Greely went to its captain — Jaclyn Storey — who delivered.

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RAIDERS 73 Bright Amoako 6-1-14, Jon Burk 1-0-2, Mike Costa 4-0-12, Kevin Knowles 2-044, Walker Mallory 3-1-10, Djordie Obradovic 10-222, Lionel Rutabayiro 0-2-2, Tyler Saunders 2-1-7. Totals: 28-8-73. 3-Pointers: Costa 4, Mallory 3, Saunders 2. Turnovers: 24. Free Throws: 7-of-18. Rebounds: (25) Amoako 8, Burk 1, Mallory 3, Rutabayiro 3, Saunders 3, Obradovic 4, Costa 1, Kevin Tang 1, Zach Sargent 1. LAKERS 57 Ben Chaine 2-1-6, Erik Christensen 3-0-6, Devonn Dearborn 1-0-3, Cody Gibbons 1-3-5, Alex Hall 1-0-2, Alex Hartford 8-3-19, Mike Mageles 2-0-6, Shane Porter 1-0-2, Sam Smith 1-0-3, Mike Triglione 0-5-5. Totals: 20-12-57. 3Pointers: Chaine, Dearborn, Smith. Turnovers: 30. Free Throws: 12-of-20. Rebounds: (30) Hall 2, Gibbons 4, Morton 6, Hartford 9, Christensen 3, Mageles 1, Triglione 2, Porter 1, Quinn Piland 1, Smith 1.

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Laker highlights: • 39 personal records were set last Friday at the Western Maine Conference indoor track meet held at the University of Southern Maine, Gorham. “I am amazed by that number,” LR Coach Mark Snow said. • The girls’ 4x800 meter relay team of Maggie Knudsen, Maude Meeker, Jacqui Black and Hannah Perkins broke the school record by 4.7 seconds. The previous record was set in 2004 by Moriah Borsetti, Allison Harris, Rebecca Merritt and Sidney Wilcox. • Kate Hall broke her school and league record in the 200 meters by 0.4 seconds. She set

the previous record last week, but smashed them on Friday. • Hannah Perkins set a PR (by 0.6 seconds) and qualified for the State Meet in the 200 meters. • Kylie Marshall set another big PR (by 20 inches) while winning the senior division shot put. • Julia Carlson knocked 13 seconds off her 800-meter record to place sixth. • Kristina Morton improved in the shot put by 8 inches and placed fourth in the senior division. • Each member of the junior boys’ 4x200 meter relay (Ansel Critchfield, Ben Roy, Omran

Nawfal and Salaheldin Khallaf) set a PR as they ran their best time of the season (1:58.49). • Dakota Bush improved his personal record in the 200 meters by 0.3 seconds. • Colin Bridge-Koenigsberg set a PR in the long jump by 15 inches. “It was a great meet for the team,” Coach Snow said. Girls’ Junior Division 55 Meters 1. Kate Hall, 7.45 18. Bridgette Letarte, 9.53 200 Meters 1. Kate Hall, 26.87 400 Meters 1. Mary Coyne, Y, 1:07.07 6. Elizabeth Schreiber, 1:15.17

Raider hightlights: • Coach Bobby Collins worked his magic again as the Fryeburg Academy girls placed 1, 2 and 3 in the 55 meters and 1-2 in the 200 meters. “This is incredible to have it happen twice in one year and we were going against the big powers, York, Greely, Cape, Falmouth and Traip,” FA Coach Kevin McDonald said. “Coach Collins has worked very hard with all our sprinters and many have had a hard time feeling the concept. It is not easy, but it works. Coach Collins has broken down the sprinters and rebuilt them as faster more efficient runners. He deserves a lot of credit for our success. I am very happy for Coach Collins and our sprinters’ success.” • The Raiders are gearing up

for this Friday’s Western Maine Conference Championships. “It should be a great meet where all the schools come together. This is the time of year when we are fine-tuning. The bulk of the work has been done and now we reap the rewards, hopefully,” Coach McDonald said. • Stefan Sjekloca improved his long jump by 1-foot, 4inches; Maurice Williams by 1-foot, 8.25-inches in the long jump. • Leah Luke ran 9.93 in the hurdles despite the fact that she is not 100%. Leah also high jumped 4-feet 8-inches and long jumped 13-feet, halfinch. “A very nice day to say the least. Leah is a very pleasant athlete and a dream to work with. Quiet and unassuming,

yet on race day, she is ready. We look forward to working with Leah in the future,” Coach McDonald said. • Khalil Fair added an 11.50” distance to his triple jump best. “This is a huge mark for Khalil. He is on his way to becoming a factor in the triple jump with the sky being the limit,” Coach McDonald said. • Nate McCann ripped 2.85 seconds off his best 400 meter dash and followed that up with a 1.03 second improvement in the 200 meters. “This is just unbelievable,” Coach McDonald said. “Nate is on fire! Again, a hard-working athlete that is there every day. We are overjoyed by Nate’s success.” (Results, Page 10B)

55 Meter Hurdles 1. Jillian Bjorn-Caron, NYA, 10.37 6. Alyssa Kepler, 11.63 4X200 Relay 1. Yarmouth, 2:01.87 4. Lake Region, 2:15.28 Shot Put 1. Muriel Adams, NYA, 25-4.50 5. Danielle LaPointe, 20-5.50 8. Elizabeth Schreiber, 16-5.50 Senior Division 55 Meters 1. Amanda Peterson, GNG, 7.63 11. Kylie Marshall, 9.13 13. Kristina Morton, 9.24 14. Emily Hemingway, 9.33 25. Boontari Kittiwirayanon, 11.56

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Laker indoor track report 200 Meters 1. Amanda Peterson, GNG, 27.30 3. Hannah Perkins, 28.41 22. Emily Hemingway, 35.35 55 Meter Hurdles 1. Maria Cercos, Hyde, 10.09 2. Maude Meeker, 11.60 Shot Put 1. Kylie Marshall, 26-7.50 4. Kristina Morton, 24-6.50 7. Julia Carlson, 21-2.50 10. Kelsey Wilcox, 19-0 11. Boontari Kittiwiraynon, 155-4 12. Victoria Waugh, 13-9.50 800 Meters

1. Hannah Twombly, NYA, 2:37.66 3. Jacqui Black, 2:40.04 4. Maude Meeker, 2:58.36 5. Kristina Morton, 3:03.96 6. Julia Carlson, 3:10.47 9. Danielle LaPointe, 3:17.50 4X800 Relay 1. Lake Region, 11:02.90 Long Jump 1. Kate Hall, 16-4 7. Elizabeth Schreiber, 12-1.50 10. Alyssa Kepler, 10-6.75 11. Bridgette Letarte, 9-6.50 12. Victoria Waugh, 9-5.50 Triple Jump 1. Sandra Ricardi, GNG, 31-

11.50 9. Alyssa Kepler, 23-1 10. Jacqui Black, 22-2 Team standings: Gray-New Gloucester 155, Lake Region 93, North Yarmouth Academy 93, Yarmouth 82, Wells 68, Freeport 64, Hyde School 46. Boys’ Junior Division 55 Meters 1. Reed Norton, W, 7.24 8. Ansel Critchfield, 7.75 12. Omran Nawfal, 8.13 17. Tom Kugelman, 8.65 200 Meters 1. Chandler Smith, Y, 24.98 7. Ansel Critchfield, 27.74

13. Omran Nawfal, 29.04 17. Tom Kugelman, 31.80 400 Meters 1. John Beatty, Y, 58.36 5. Salaheldin Khallaff, 1:09.46 55 Meter Hurdles 1. Kevin Lumenello, W, 9.69 4. Salaheldin Khallaff, 11.75 4X200 Relay 1. Yarmouth, 1:44.43 3. Lake Region, 1:58.49 Shot Put 1. Tyler Hicks, GNG, 36-9 4. Ben Roy, 29-7.25 Senior Division 55 Meters 1. Denzel Tomaszewski, W, 6.63 6. Dakota Bush, 7.13 10. Jeremy McClure, 7.23 200 Meters

Girls’ Junior Division 55 Meters 1. Charlotte Cutshall, F, 7.82 8. Danae Dostie, 8.57 28. Kiara Durah, 9.61 200 Meters 1. Charlotte Cutshall, F, 28.67 9. Danae Dostie, 32.08 28. Francesca Llanol, 43.43 Shot Put 1. Bailey Friedman, 27-10 8. Francesca Llanol, 19-6.50 9. Jen Perry, 16-10 Senior Division 55 Meters 1. Sage Hennessy, 7.65 2. Corinn Bedell, 7.76 3. Nikki Shivers, 7.96 200 Meters 1. Sage Hennessy, 27.32

2. Corinn Bedell, 27.40 5. Nikki Shivers, 28.70 17. Sophie Creegan, 33.09 19. Alexis Kirker, 34.72 4X200 Relay 1. Fryeburg Academy, 1:53.23 2. Greely, 1:54.31 Shot Put 1. Catherine Fellows, GRE, 32-8.25 5. Sierra Moore, 24-8 Long Jump 1. Sarah Ingraham, GRE, 15-11 9. Nikki Shivers, 13-3.75 12. Jamie Gullikson, 13-0.50 13. Sage Hennessy, 12-11.75 18. Sophie Creegan, 11-1.25 24. Kiara Durah, 9-6 27. Danae Dostie, 9-0 29. Francesca Llanol, 6-10.25 Team standings: Greely 219.5,

Falmouth 151.5, Fryeburg Academy 66, Cape Elizabeth 66, York 61, Traip Academy 34, Poland 27. Boys’ Junior Division 55 Meters 1. Trevor Ewald, CE, 7.16 2. Devine Dockery, 7.20 11. Jared Schrader, 7.57 15. Kyle Bonner, 7.71 29. Joseph Schrader, 8.39 200 Meters 1. Deven Roberts, CE, 25.18 2. Devine Dockery, 25.25 7. Jared Schrader, 26.23 18. Kyle Bonner, 27.76 23. Jemile Phillip, 29.02 33. Joseph Schrader, 30.49 400 Meters 1. Tucker Corbett, Y, 55.16

8. Jemile Phillip, 1:07.54 Shot Put 1. James Ferrar, GRE, 43-8.50 5. Kyle Bonner, 30-9 Senior Division 55 Meters 1. Jacob Buhelt, F, 6.85 10. Stefan Sjekloca, 7.24 17. Tyler Stanklewicz, 7.51 19. Andrew Emery, 7.64 200 Meters 1. Jacob Buhelt, F, 23.69 14. Stefan Sjekloca, 25.84 16. Tyler Stanklewicz, 25.91 20. Nate McCann, 27.18 27. Andrew Emery, 27.89 30. Kyle Barboza, 28.29 34. Maurice Williams, 29.15 400 Meters 1. Josh Brooks, Y, 52.15

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1. Denzel Tomaszewski, W, 24.05 3. Dakota Bush, 24.68 9. Jeremy McClure, 25.68 400 Meters 1. Harrison Stivers, F, 52.95 10. Colin Bridge-Koenigsberg, 1:06.27 55 Meter Hurdles 1. Jake Burns, NYA, 8.99 4. Mason Kluge-Edwards, 10.43 4X200 Relay 1. Gray-New Gloucester, 1:40.38 4. Lake Region, 1:47.48 Long Jump 1. Lucas Davis, Y, 5-6 5. Mason Kluge-Edwards, 5-4 Shot Put 1. Drew Shelley, W, 38-6.25 9. Colin Bridge-Koenigsberg,

29-0 800 Meters 1. Wes Crawford, Y, 2:11.99 6. Mark MacDougall, 2:31.22 11. Ben Roy, 2:42.02 Long Jump 1. Dennis Erving, Y, 18-1.50 4. Jeremy McClure, 15-10 6. Ansel Critchfield, 15-5.25 11. Colin Bridge-Koenigsberg, 13-11 14. Salaheldin Khallaf, 12-11 Triple Jump 1. Elijah Locke, GNG, 37-1.25 2. Mason Kluge-Edwards, 34-4 4. Mark MacDougall, 32-4.25 Team standings: Yarmouth 139, Gray-NG 115, Wells 104, Freeport 84, NYA 74, Lake Region 51, Hyde School 37, Lisbon 6.

5. Nate McCann, 1:01.14 7. Kyle Barboza, 1:04.28 8. Maurice Williams, 1:06.68 4X200 Relay 1. Falmouth, 1:36.85 4. Fryeburg Academy, 1:41.35 High Jump 1. Tyler Martin, Y, 6-0 3. Jake Schrader, 5-4 4. Khalil Fair, 5-4 Shot Put 1. Scott Pelkie, 39-8 7. Zach Frank, 34-9 11. Bjorn Myhre, 31-10 800 Meters 1. Tom Rasche, Y, 2:04.40 18. Tyler O’Keefe, 2:25.60 Two Mile 1. Mitchell Finitz, Y, 10:23.64 8. Geraphy Reyes, 11:47.50

4X800 Relay 1. Falmouth, 9:05.05 2. Fryeburg Academy, 9:40.69 Long Jump 1. Joe Vogel, Y, 19-8.25 5. Stefan Sjekloca, 17-11.75 10. Devine Dockery, 16-4.50 16. Khalil Fair, 15-10.75 19. Tyler Stanklewicz, 15-7.50 21. Jake Schrader, 15-6.50 25. Maurice Williams, 15-0.25 35. Joseph Schrader, 13-1.75 Triple Jump 1. Tom Reid, Y, 39-9 9. Khalil Fair, 34-7.50 Team standings: York 219.5, Falmouth 123, Greely 108.5, Cape Elizabeth 90, Fryeburg Academy 54, Poland 200, Traip Academy 15, St. Dominic’s 6.

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