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February 14, 2019

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Finally, conversations

CMH leaders preach patience as they work to restore healthcare acccess

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Central Maine Healthcare president Jeff Brickman wanted to make clear to Bridgton selectmen and a large crowd that filled the town office meeting room Tuesday night two facts: 1. Bridgton Hospital is not closing.

2. Bridgton Hospital is not for sale.

Brickman emphasized that CMH is commited to the Bridgton and Lake Region community and is working diligently to improve healthcare access.

“We want to do right by the community,” he said. Brickman admitted that while tackling a mounting deficit upon his arrival, “We made some mistakes along the way. We could have comMOM AND DAUGHTER DUO in heart-shaped sun- municated better. CMH is committed to

glasses spent the day selling candles as one of vendors at the Happy Hearts Day Vendor & Artisan Craft Fair held in the Naples Gymnasium on Saturday. Sixyear-old Julia is from Brownfield and she helped her mom Jennifer Cobbett with their booth for Cobbett’s Custom Gifts. When Julia wasn’t busy with customers, she found plenty to do and see since there were about 30 other vendors in the gym. (De Busk Photo)

the community as it has been for the last 20 years. We are focusing on what we haven’t done well.”

He added that CMH leaders are developing plans and strategies to keep Bridgton Hospital a valuable and viable provider of health care.

Tuesday’s meeting was highly-anticipated as CMH leadership, including new Bridgton Hospital president Peter Wright, looked to brief town officials and the public on steps being taken to address the loss of nearly a dozen physicians and reduction in services.

And, Brickman looked to set the record straight regarding recommendations being floated by the Pondicherry Group — an informal group of friends and neighbors concerned about health-

care access and the direction Bridgton Hospital is headed in.

Both groups made presentations to selectmen.

Selectmen Chairman Lee Eastman noted that as an elected board, selectmen would not take a position on what the future of Bridgton Hospital should be, and secondly, the two ground rules for the evening were: there was no Question/Answer period, and he expected all in attendance to show respect.

The boardroom started to fill at 4:30 p.m., and by the time Eastman started the meeting just after 5 p.m., it was at capacity. A majority of attendees were hospital personnel.

Eastman noted it was easily the largCMH, Page 2A

Proposal ‘grandfathers’ signs

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The proposed Sign Ordinance for the town of Naples has evolved rapidly and it could change again before it is voted on either at Annual Town Meeting on April 30 or at the ballot box during the May election.

This month, on Feb. 25, the proposed Sign Ordinance will have a public hearing. The meeting falls on a Monday and starts at 6 p.m. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available on the town website.

One major change is the establishment of grandfather rights. All existing signs will be grandfathered-in. All new signs will have to adhere to the ordinance — if it is passed by residents.

Another detail of the proposed sign ordinance will be that digital signs must be

turned off after 10 p.m.

Something new in the ordinance is the Causeway Overlay District, which starts where the amphitheater is (on the west side of the Bob Neault Memorial Bridge). On the Long Lake side of the Causeway, the overlay district ends at the Dairy Bar and on the other side, the district extends to the fire station.

The Ordinance Review Committee — which has been working on the ordinance for more than two years — invited local business owners to meetings on Jan. 30 and Feb. 6. To ensure that everybody was aware of the meetings, Naples Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Renee Carter personally called the proprietors of businesses in the Village District.

The ORC paused in its editing of the proposed sign

ordinance “so we could discuss it with the businesses,” Carter said.

Last year, at the Naples Town Meeting, the proposed sign ordinance was voted down so it has been a case of back-to-the-drawing-board for the ORC.

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The local selectmen put a stop to any more digital sign permits being issued in the Town of Naples.

No new LED signs.

On Monday, the Naples Board of Selectmen put in place a digital sign moratorium.

“We had someone call around and tell people you better go out and get digital signs. That is how crazy this

has been in last 24 hours,” Chairman Jim Grattelo said.

“On April, 30, the town is going to be forced to vote on something because better than what we have on book right now,” he said. “I don’t think this issue is over.”

The chairman’s words ring true: a proposed Sign Ordinance faces a public hearing on Feb. 25. At that time, the selectmen can offer input and vote on the ordinance. If the comments on Monday are any indica-

tion of the public’s interest, there is certain to be plenty of testimony at the upcoming hearing.

Grattelo explained the purpose of the moratorium, which went into effect on Monday.

“This moratorium is to stop any sign permit that allows for an LED sign. We need to put the brakes on this,” he said.

“What this is all about is the Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) is try-

ing to draft an updated Sign Ordinance for the Town of Naples. They’ve had progress, setbacks, progress, setbacks. In the meantime, we have had an influx in requests for signs,” Grattelo said.

“It was the wishes of the town to put a stop on any new sign permits until we have Town Meeting on April 30,” he said.

The final draft of the proposed Sign Ordinance was BAN, Page 7A

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As planners collected, organized and placed new documents regarding the proposed Hotel Bridgton into folders or binders, a natural question to be asked is, “How will you keep it all straight when it finally comes time for your deliberations?”

Another three hours of public hearing produced more paperwork and more questions to be answered the next time the Planning Board meets on the topic of Hotel Bridgton — likely sometime in March.

Chairman Steve Collins limited the general public (including a Save Kennard Street contingent) to three minutes to make their points.

SCALE DOWN VIEW of the Hotel Bridgton plan is explained by local developer Presentations by developer Justin McIver as Bridgton Planning Board member Dee Miller looks on. Again, Justin McIver and Michael the hearing was suspended and will resume sometime in March. (Rivet Photo) Tadema-Wielandt, PE, of

Terradyn Consultants pushed the January meeting to the self-imposed “witching hour,” thus forcing another public hearing suspension.

And, still no start to the board’s 20-plus step review process.

What was said: • Tadema-Wielandt noted that the plan had been revised slightly since the January meeting. The hotel was rotated slightly to move it out of the Stream Protection District. What complicates the plan is portions of the old Saunders

Mill lot (2.53 acres, commercial lot) touch three different districts — Shoreland, Stream Protection and General Development.

Addressing concerns regarding emergency vehicle access to the site from Kennard Street, a six-foot privacy fence adjacent to a nearby abutter would include a gate that could be opened for first responders or for maintenance purposes. The gate would not be used by guests or employees.

They access the property via PLANNERS, Page 3A

Opinions voiced on town hall lease

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The lease renewal of the historic old town hall drew a crowd of people passionately representing two groups.

The lease of the larger of two town-owned brick buildings was scheduled for renewal at the beginning of 2019. The old town hall is located on the hill above Route 302 on the Village Green. It is visible from the road.

The Maine Blues Festival had been renting the building, paying $100 a month plus heat and electricity. In addition, festival organizers and volunteers did various repairs to the building, which had been vacant for a while.

The Naples Board of Selectmen had tabled the lease renegotiation during its January meeting after learning the Brenda Leo, the director of the information and tourism center, wanted to use the building which has the Maine Blues Festival has been leasing.

On Monday, the selectmen heard an earful from people who backed the town’s tourism and information center moving into the building while others wanted to see the Maine Blues Festival continue to use the building.

At some points, it was a matter of he said/she said, especially regarding what happened when the director of the tourism center and the organizers of Bluesfest tried to share the facility this past summer.

Supporters of the tourism center as well as those people who spoke on the behalf of the Bluesfest argued how each promoted tourism in town. Both groups talked about the possibility of more growth if given the proper place to do so.

In the end, Naples Chairman Jim Grattelo handed the reins over to Naples Town Manager John Hawley who will meet with the involved parties and find a suitable solution to recommend to the selectmen. Also, Hawley will look into why the information and tourism center moved from its space in the Naples Museum and Historical Society.

So, the lease renewal was tabled for a second time.

This was after nine people spoke on the matter during HALL LEASE, Page 11A

DIGITAL SIGNS are one component of the proposed Sign Ordinance that will receive a public hearing Monday, Feb. 25, starting at 6 p.m. (De Busk Photo) On Jan. 30, between 15 and 20 people showed up at the Naples Town Hall to discuss the grandfathering clause on electronic signs in the Village District.

The ORC’s meeting had the objective of getting feedDIGITAL, Page 3A

...But ban on future LED sign permits

Planners fail to reach hotel plan review stage

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CMH, Pondicherry Group present thoughts (Continued from Page 1A) est turnout for a selectmen’s meeting he had seen. Public Works Director Jim Kidder dared to say attendance topped most annual town meetings.

Neither Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) officials nor Pondicherry Group speakers spent a lot of time challenging comments or positions reported by media outlets last week.

Brickman simply noted that some “inaccuracies” were mentioned by the Pondicherry Group regarding the financial state of CMH and Bridgton Hospital. He pointed out that in September 2016, when he arrived, the system had cash on hand to cover costs for 33 days. In fiscal year 2018, that figure jumped to 100 days, showing a financial turnaround has occurred and there is “significant improvement in the viability” of CMH. Brickman also challenged claims that the system had failed in terms of “quality.”

He pointed that all three hospitals — Bridgton, Rumford and Central Maine — had recently received Leapfrog honors, a national indicator regarding quality of care.

He ended his presentation noting that while 10 primary-care providers had left the system, CMH has recruited new physicians and continues to “rebuild” the medical staff base. He called for patience, pointing out the difficulty across the country to recruit physicians, especially to rural facilities like Bridgton Hospital.

Brickman pointed to studies that show 30% of primary care physicians are 60 years of age or older, while only two to three percent have a steep challenge today,” he said.

New Bridgton Hospital president Peter Wright, who starts his new job in 27 days, knows the challenges quite well, having spent his career working in northern New England rural settings.

Wright sees healthcare as “people taking care of people,” and the main reason he applied for the Bridgton job was to be part of and work for a rural community.

His focus will be increasing services and access.

“It’s not happening as fast as you would like. It takes time,” he said. “There’s more demand than supply.

We want people here who share our values and want to be here.”

Bridgton and Rumford Hospital personnel that Wright has met so far are “Grade A.” What can the community expect from Wright? He will be present and eager to listen.

Part 2: Pondicherry Group findings David Welbourn, a former senior vice president at the Lahey Clinic, opened the Pondicherry Group presentation by outlining points to be discussed: Sharing findings and recommendations, what are the levels of interest, and the need for the public to speak out regarding healthcare access.

A member of the group’s leadership committee, two points Welbourn wanted to clarify from media reports were: 1. As an advocate group, they have no power to push for a “sale” of Bridgton Hospital from CMH to another entity (just concerned folks brainstorming ideas); 2. He found a comment in a media report about fellow leadership committee member Rob Slattery as simply being a “disgruntled former employee” as

inaccurate. Welbourn called Slattery, who resigned last year as Bridgton Hospital’s vice president, as a “concerned citizen” like many others regarding loss of services and access with the departure of several physicians.

Welbourn, along with other speakers Cathy Finck and Dani Mooney, noted that the group has spoken to “many” individuals across the region over the past six months, and heard resounding concerns about the present state of Bridgton Hospital.

“Anyone who wanted to talk, we listened,” Welbourn said.

Based on comments, the group looked for solutions, including the possibility of creating an alliance with MaineHealth after attempted conversations with CMH failed, Finck said.

“We asked them to share their strategic plan, but they were not willing to,” Finck said.

Finck pointed out that many patients have followed their primary care physicians and some specialists to other hospitals, most notably Memorial in North Conway, N.H. and Stephens Memorial in Norway —both MaineHealth affiliates.

Mooney reported on the results of an online survey.

Of the 100 people responding, 70 percent feel access has declined; 70 percent feel quality of care has declined; and 70 percent support transferring BH assets out of Central Maine Healthcare.

Finck said the survey’s program shutdown after 100 responses, but the group would be willing to reopen it or to add more questions.

The public remains invited to e-mail comments and questions to: pondicherrygroup. me@gmail.com

SPREADING THE LOVE of Valentine’s Day can be appreciated through special window designs at Firefly Boutique in Bridgton, created by Katelyn Jaeger (pictured).

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Dr. Saunders joins MH staff NORTH CONWAY, N.H. – Families in Mount Washington Valley and western Maine have a new option for pediatric care as Memorial Hospital welcomes Wenda Saunders, MD to their primary care practice.

Dr. Saunders is a boardcertified pediatrician who cares for patients ages newborn to 21. After 26 years at Bridgton Hospital, she now is practicing at the MWV Rural Health practice at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. Dr. Saunders’ philosophy of care involves partnering with parents and families to take care of their child. She shared, “They are the experts about the child, so we work together as a team. It makes my job easier!”

In her last practice, Dr. Saunders was lead pediatrician and implemented autism and developmental screening

protocols and routine screenings for behavioral and mental health concerns at well child visits. Dr. Saunders is also passionate about the importance of childhood vaccines and consistently exceeds quality goals around vaccination rates. Since joining Memorial, Dr. Saunders has taken a leadership role around vaccinations, conducting learning sessions with clinical staff and working to define standard vaccination schedules for all pediatric patients.

She believes that Memorial’s recent move to the Epic electronic health record system will help to ensure children receive the proper vaccines to protect from childhood illnesses.

Dr. Saunders encourages parents to ensure their children receive the influenza vaccine.

Pediatrician Wenda Saunders, MD (Photo by Bill Lee Photography)

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Planners hear more testimony (Continued from Page 1A) Bacon Street.

Another plan revision would be to add a small, curbed island at the site of the utility pole, located at the Bacon-Kennard Street intersection. The developer will check with Central Maine Power regarding moving that pole, as another option to improve traffic safety.

Tadema-Wielandt addressed previous questions regarding adequate parking spaces, especially for those attending a function at the banquet center. The plan calls for 82 onsite spaces and 42 offsite.

• Planners had previously asked for scale models to get a better feel of the size of Hotel Bridgton in comparison to the Kennard Street neighborhood. Both sides delivered show-andtell models, which can be viewed by the public at the town office. Developer Justin McIver, owner of Main Eco Homes, noted that the hotel has been scaled back to 35feet in height to meet local standards, which is the same height as nearby NAGA. McIver said the area is already a “mixed use” neighborhood with some offering homes as rental properties.

• Diane Morabito, pres-

LOOK FROM ABOVE of the layout of Hotel Bridgton, as proposed by local developer Justin McIver. ident of Maine Traffic her presentation that while Resources in Gardiner with the Maine Department of over 30 years of traffic engi- Transportation also uses vidneering experience, discussed eo, it does not make footage traffic counts and patterns. public due to privacy conIn response to Planner Dee cerns.

Planner Deb Brusini exMiller’s interest in how traffic currently flows on Bacon pressed concerns regarding and Kennard Street, nine days maneuverability of tour busof video was taken. Looking es or tractor-trailers trying to to keep the proceedings trans- deliver to the hotel. Morabito parent, Chairman Collins re- noted that deliveries would quested that a link to the vid- likely be made by box-trucks, eo could be accessed via the not tractor trailers.

The board admittedly town’s website.

Morabito did note in hope to see traffic numbers

(Continued from Page 1A) back from business owners in order to wrap up an ordinance that will be more likely to gain the support of the voters in the future.

ORC member Russ Sweet summed up the general attitude of Naples residents about digital signs.

“If you took everyone in this town and voted today, ‘Should we have electronic signs in the village district?’ it would lose. The town would vote it down. That has to be reflected in how we write an ordinance. That cannot be ignored,” he said.

“There is a huge amount of emotional response to the signs in this town.”

The responses of business owners were frustration in having invested in digital signs that might need to be removed or changed in five years. They said the LED signs attracted customers so to remove the signs would be a financial loss on two levels: a sign that had been an investment and also potential customers.

Naples resident and busi-

nessman Dan Lajoie said the best bet was to grandfather everything that is existing and make new businessowners abide by new sign ordinance.

“The people have been here a long time —why don’t you grandfather the people who are already here,” Lajoie said.

Ultimately, the ORC did decide to give grandfather rights to all existing signs, according to ORC Chairman Skip Meeker. The signs stay until the business changes hands or there is a change of use for the business, he said.

The responses from businessmen were heated from the get go.

Jim Davenport, the president and owner of Long Lake Marina, argued about the legality of downsizing the digital sign he purchased in 2011 when the size of that type of sign was legal by the town’s standards.

“It is a cost to a business to reduce the sign,” he said.

Gary Skellett, of Gary’s Olde Towne Tavern, purchased his digital sign three

from busy summer months, rather than figures from the spring (April) and projections using established formulas.

Miller said she was “struck by how small Kennard Street is.” Space is tight when two vehicles pass each other, and if you add pedestrians walking to the mix, there is a space crush, she pointed out.

• Tadema-Wielandt pointed out that the developer would seek a setback waiver, citing the “unique circumstances of the site.” He pointed to the placement of parking at the northern corner of the lot, which is “long and narrow there.” The setback calls for 50 feet from Stevens Brook, but the board is allowed to reduce that setback by 50% as long as specific criteria is met, TademaWielandt said.

Resident Doug Oakley pointed to town ordinance that prohibit adding fill, earthmoving or installing retaining walls in the Stream Protection District. He cited other ordinance standards, counter to the developer’s request.

• Cathy DiPietro, an engineer acting in a pro bono capacity for the Save Kennard Street group, had questions regarding wastewater and the amount of capacity awarded to the hotel under the

Ordinance addresses digital signs weeks ago.

Skellett said, “I can prove it generates revenue for my business. I asked for permission, got the permits, the whole nine yards and the next thing” that happens is the possibility of an ordinance that would require removing the sign in five years.

“I can see lawsuits coming down the pike,” Skellett said.

People gave their take on grandfathering rights, which was part of the proposed sign ordinance a few weeks ago.

ORC member Kevin Rogers spoke.

“The sunset clause is for the birds. What we are doing is trying to erase the past,” he said, adding it was unfair “to suddenly put this burden on people who have the signs.”

Jim Grattelo, the chairman of the Naples Board of Selectmen, attended the meeting.

“Just so everyone is clear, the sunset clause came from me,” Grattelo said. “We can-

not take Naples from one place to another without changing something. If you want digital signs everywhere, we do nothing and we don’t have a sunset clause, it is going to look like crap.”

“Does it draw attention to your business? Of course it does. There has to be a happy medium. If we want to protect this quaint area… we need to do something, we need to have a goal,” Grattelo said.

He reiterated what Russ Sweet had said.

The sign ordinance needs to appeal to both the 200 people at the town meeting as well as the 25 people who have signs for their businesses located in the Village District, Grattelo said.

He shifted to the topic of making the transition more digestible for the business owners.

“The town is exploring the cost of reimbursing you for a sign that you have to replace five years from now,” Grattelo said, stressing that businesses would not be paid for ‘lost revenue’ from sign replacement.

“When Kennebunkport and Freeport did this, they set aside money to help with businesses. If taxpayers want this, then this is what it is going to cost you,” he said.

DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE & VIEW — Save Kennard Street member Tom Smith puts together a scale model the group created for planners. town’s wastewater ordinance, feels placing a hotel next to whether it is sufficient to han- Stevens Brook undermines dle such matters such as if the that effort.

• Other comments made: hotel’s pool was drained.

Nancy Donovan voiced • Resident Paul Tworog questioned the assumption concerns regarding noise, that the hotel is more com- noting that when the mill oppatible than the old mill facil- erated, it closed at 5 p.m., unlike a hotel that is open 24/7. ity and should be approved.

Miller wanted a better def“That’s totally irrelevant,” he said. “It’s a prime parcel inition from the developer as of land that will be devel- to what “boutique hotel” acoped, but it doesn’t have to tually means. She sought inbe this project…it’s not ap- formation about what the hotel would look like on the inpropriate.”

With the town spending side, but Collins deemed the $21 million to upgrade its inquiry not appropriate.

No date has been set for wastewater sewer system to protect local waterways, he resumption of the hearing.

Plan for C.A. Snow School

FRYEBURG — Classroom space could change to senior housing living space.

The Town of Fryeburg’s Ad-Hoc Committee — appointed by selectmen to oversee the RFP process for the purchase and reuse of the C.A. Snow School property — unanimously recommended Avesta Housing be awarded the proposal for their Senior Housing project that will bring up to 24 affordable senior housing units to the town, while preserving the original Snow School.

The proposal was reviewed by selectmen at their Feb. 8 meeting. They also voted unanimously to present the Avesta Housing proposal to Fryeburg voters at their June 13, 2019, annual town meeting.

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IN MEMORY OF ‘DOC’ — This spring at the Ham Complex in Bridgton, the Bridgton Recreation Advancement Group (BRAG) will install a plaque on a bench in memory and in honor of the late Dr. Ken Gluck, a well-respected doctor and longtime coach in the Lake Region area. BRAG is offering for purchase stones and benches for the rec facility complex to honor family members or others. For more information, contact Lyn Carter, BRAG president, at 408-2833. BRAG is also still seeking a field-naming and concession building-naming at the complex. Contact BRAG for more details.

These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, January 28 11:19 a.m. An individual sought a trespass notice against a family member, who has “anger issues.”

2:19 p.m. Officer Muise responded to a suspicious person complaint on Willis Park Road.

2:21 p.m. A local resident received a phone call from California seeking her Social Security number as part of issuance of a new Medicaid card. Police confirmed it was fraud.

4:53 p.m. Police looked for a black Hyundai that reportedly was swerving into oncoming traffic and passing multiple vehicles on

Kansas Road.

Tuesday, January 29 11:02 a.m. Motor vehicle crash with property damage at intersection of South High Street and Willett Road. A vehicle was making a left turn, and was struck from behind by a second vehicle.

11:38 a.m. Chief Stillman and Officer Muise responded to a disturbance at a Main Street apartment. A subject claimed she was shoved and pushed over a couch by a boyfriend.

10:42 p.m. Officer Smolinsky and Sgt. Jones responded to a disturbance (two subjects yelling at each other) on Main Street.

Wednesday, January 30 4:13 a.m. A crash involving a car and town plow

plaint on Haley Town Road.

5:26 p.m. Attempt to locate on Bridgton Road.

6:04 p.m. Assist fire department on Lovell Road.

6:28 p.m. Suspicious activity at Information Center.

8:49 p.m. Assist citizen on Main Street.

Wednesday, February 6 2:14 p.m. Animal com-

plaint on Harbor Road.

7:03 p.m. Violation of protection order on Kenerson Drive investigated.

8:30 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Main Street.

Thursday, February 7 3:07 p.m. Welfare check on Kay Drive.

7:15 p.m. Radar detail on Porter Road.

10:28 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at Main and Fish Streets intersection.

Friday, February 8 7:35 p.m. False alarm on Bradley Street.

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Fryeburg Police Department log of protection order on Kenerson Drive.

Tuesday, February 5 6:40 a.m. Motor vehicle crash on West Fryeburg Road.

8:14 a.m. Motor vehicle crash on McNeil Road.

2:16 p.m. Assist Oxford County deputy on Route 113.

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7:59 p.m. Sgt. Reese assisted rescue personnel with a call on South High Street.

Saturday, February 2 8:09 a.m. Harassment complaint on Warren Street.

8:43 a.m. Custodial interference matter on Garden Way. 10:30 a.m. Domestic verbal argument at Sawyer Circle. A male reportedly was yelling, and the caller wanted him removed.

Sunday, February 3 10:04 a.m. A caller sought information about a housing complex and the Bridgton Police Department.

5:36 p.m. Police received a report of a vehicle speeding and unsafely passing on South Bridgton Road.

Monday, February 4 10:36 a.m. A caller reported a road rage incident that occurred on Willett Road.

11:19 a.m. A school official spoke with Officer George regarding some statements made by a student.

11:56 a.m. Police were sent to a Kennard Street location for an out-of-control teen, who was throwing items in the residence.

1:41 p.m. A caller claimed he was harassed by a former girlfriend at a Portland Road store’s parking lot.

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These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, February 4 2:32 p.m. Suspicious person on Main Street.

2:50 p.m. Theft at Bridgton Road store.

6:17 p.m. Suspicious person at fairgrounds.

9:31 p.m. Violation

truck occurred on North Road.

3:06 p.m. A subject claimed a former roommate used his debit card and withdrew $550. Officer Hammond asked how the suspect accessed the account’s pin number, and the subject felt the individual had seen him use it.

3:56 p.m. A two-vehicle crash occurred on Portland Road. Officer George responded.

5:05 p.m. Police received a report that a female had jumped out of vehicle while it was moving on Main Street. Police located the subject on Portland Road, and she said she “voluntarily” jumped out of the truck.

11:06 p.m. Police assisted a county deputy with an OUI case.

Thursday, January 31 6:22 a.m. Slippery conditions caused a vehicle traveling east on Chadbourne Hill Road to slide into a snowbank.

Friday, February 1 3:28 a.m.

Officer Hammond met with hospital staff concerning a patient.

11:45 a.m.

Police received a report of a subject, who was possibly intoxicated, was sitting in a truck in a driveway on Quarry Road.

Officer Swiatek responded.

12:25 p.m. Officer Swiatek handled a child custodial issue.

12:44 p.m. An elderly woman was blinded by the sun and accidentally turned her gray Saturn

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Bridgton Police blotter (Continued from Page 4A) a report of smoke seen at the Gastropub on Main Street.

Tuesday, February 5 9:32 a.m. A caller claimed to have been threatened by a male over an issue involving a daughter.

9:45 p.m. A stop on Main Street resulted in the arrest of a subject, who had an

active warrant out.

Wednesday, February 6 12:18 p.m. A driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, causing a crash on South High Street.

5:06 p.m. A Middle Ridge Road resident reported that when a logging truck caught and pulled a cable wire from his home, it caused dam-

Fryeburg Police log (Continued from Page 4A) Saturday, February 9 9:35 a.m. Motor vehicle crash on River Street.

12:28 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue at Bridgton Road store.

5:52 p.m. Assist citizen on Pine Street.

5:54 p.m. Assist citizen on Ice House Road.

10:44 p.m. Terrorizing complaint on Massey Harris Road investigated.

Sunday, February 10 12:33 a.m. Property found on Lovell Road.

1:41 p.m. Assist citizen on Ed’s Way. 2:25 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Battleground Road.

2:28 p.m. Violation of protection order on Pierson Road investigated.

10:58 p.m. Assist citizen on Pine Street.

age to a piece of clapboard siding.

6:38 p.m. Police were asked to remove a subject from a South High Street home after a physical argument occurred. The subject was picked up by his father.

Thursday, February 7 4:13 p.m. A female reported being in a motor vehicle crash on Route 117, and the other vehicle did not stop, nor could she locate it.

4:56 p.m. As a vehicle was exiting the drivethrough at Dunkin’ Donuts, it was struck by another motorist backing up.

5:35 p.m. A vehicle and deer collided on South Bridgton Road.

9:47 p.m. A North High Street tenant, who was sitting in the dark with a child, sought assistance with accessing the electrical system’s breakers to restore power.

Friday, February 8 7:18 a.m. Officer Swiatek responded to a disturbance

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at a Main Street apartment.

4:05 p.m. Officer Muise responded to a motor vehicle crash on Maple Street.

6:03 p.m. A vehicle and deer collided on Harrison Road.

6:31 p.m. Sgt. Reese and Officer Muise were sent to the hospital, where a subject allegedly made threats.

6:46 p.m. A two-vehicle crash occurred in the Depot Street municipal parking lot. The caller claimed the “bumper was ripped off” her car.

6:43 p.m. A subject claimed someone stole her wallet, containing $200 cash, out of a vehicle parked on Frances Bell Drive (Stevens Brook Elementary).

11:25 p.m. Staff sought assistance with an “agitated” and “disorderly” resident.

Saturday, February 9 2:17 p.m. Police handled a missing person report involving a 15-year-old girl.

2:41 p.m. Sgt. Reese and Officer Swiatek attempted to help with a patient, who allegedly assaulted staff.

7:17 p.m. Police checked Pond Road after receiving a

report of a prowler.

Sunday, February 10 5:25 a.m. While an officer was running radar on Portland Road near Bridgton Auto, a vehicle was observed traveling 107 mph.

2:26 p.m. Police received a report of a disorderly customer on Kansas Road.

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Team Long Run’s FROZENFIVE Race on Highland Lake takes place this Saturday, Feb. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at Highland Lake Beach. It’s a feature of the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Winter Carnival.

“This year, we’ve made a change that we’re very excited about: participants can choose to snowshoe, ski or run with micro spikes. We think this makes it an extremely fun one-of-a-kind event,” said Race Director Chuck Wilcoxen (Team Long Run).

Hayes True Value Hardware in Bridgton has donated prizes for all three race categories.

The race course is set entirely on the lake, consisting of a 5K (3.1-mile) loop, with fantastic views of Mt. Washington on the back side of the course. The entry fee for adults is $20. As always, kids under age 16 race for free. Proceeds benefit Team Long Run, a Maine-based nonprofit for kids.

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3:17 p.m. Sgt. Jones handled an alleged sexual assault complaint.

5:21 p.m. A vehicle and deer collided on Sweden Road.

7:30 p.m. Two subjects reportedly “banging on the windows” of a car trying to leave the hospital parking lot.

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Obituaries

Wende C. Whitten

James A. Goodman

Louis J. Hannigan

BUXTON — Wende Christine (Poitras) Whitten, 49, of Buxton, passed away on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, after a courageous and brave fight against brain cancer.

Wende was born on Jan. 15, 1970, in San Diego, Calif. She grew up in Westbrook and Gorham and graduated from Gorham High School in 1988.

Wende went onto USM and spent most of her career in the insurance industry.

Wende was employed by Prudential for over 10 years and previous to that worked at Unum for 12 years.

Wende was one-of-a-kind and to know her was to love her. She had a heart of gold and was giving beyond measure to all those she loved. She loved to laugh and spend time with those she held close.

She had many strong friendships that spanned decades, which is a true testament to the beauty she held within. You could always count on her to tell it like it is — she always stayed true to who she was.

She had a love of photography, often taking photos of her nieces and nephews, friends, families and captured nature at its finest. Wende enjoyed going on adventures while four-wheeling and spending time at the races. She was creative and loved to scrapbook, making many precious books over the years for family members that will be cherished forever. Wende also loved to cook — she was often trying new recipes and made amazing comfort food. She was famously known for her BBQ skills!

Wende’s two favorite roles in life were being “Mimi” to her beautiful granddaughter Aria and “Auntie Wende” to her nieces and nephews. She has left them with many memories filled with laughter, heartfelt handmade gifts, and hugs that will be held in their hearts forever.

Through her battle, Wende graced the path of several amazing doctors, nurses, and medical staff that were truly in awe of her amazing strength, spirit, and personality. One quote from an individual says it well, “When you left her room you left with a smile…”

Wende is survived by her husband of 19 years, Peter Whitten; her mother, Jacqueline Verrill and her husband, Arthur, from Limington; her father, Rodolphe Poitras and wife, Cathy, of Buxton; a sister, Kathy Usher of Gray; her brothers, Marc Poitras of Gorham and Brendan Poitras of Naples.

Wende was predeceased by her brother, Brad Poitras.

The family will host visiting hours on Friday, Feb. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Westbrook Chapel of Dolby, Blais & Segee, 35 Church Street, Westbrook. A memorial service will follow on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

To express condolences or to participate in Wende’s online tribute please visit www.DolbyBlaisSegee.com In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to support further brain tumor research by sending to: Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102, or Maine Medical Neuro Science Institute, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102.

NAPLES — The Honorable James A. Goodman, 82, of Naples and Boca Raton, Fla., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019.

He was a loving husband, father, and papa to 10 grandchildren.

Jim was born in Bangor on March 21, 1936, to Samuel Goodman and Hilda (Friedman) Goodman. He attended Hebron Academy, Tufts University, and graduated from Boston University School of Law in 1961. His primary career focus was bankruptcy law, serving at times as an attorney, judge and a mediator/arbitrator after retiring from the bench. He served as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Maine, 1981–2001 and chief judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maine, 1990–1997. Throughout his judicial career, he presided over courts in New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Florida, Puerto Rico and Louisiana in cases involving a wide variety of industries. His later career involved many interesting and unusual activities, including holding a license to operate power plants by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Educating others was important to him and he traveled to several countries to teach programs on bankruptcy in conjunction with his work with USAID, Meridian International, World Bank and numerous other organizations.

Among his greatest loves was spending time in his workshop creating beautiful furniture for his family and friends. Baby cradles, rocking horses, poker tables, desks and an ark for the local synagogue to name a few. He enjoyed antique automobiles, and once restored two English automobiles, a Morgan and a MG TD. His other great love was his family and he cherished every moment he could spend with them.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marjorie (Golden) Goodman; his children, Lisa (Goodman) Stern, Joseph Goodman, David Goodman and Samuel Goodman; and 10 grandchildren.

He is also survived by three siblings, Michael Goodman, Ronda (Goodman) Grodberg and Hannah (Goodman) Obstler.

Services were held at Temple Beth El, 400 Deering Avenue, Portland, on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. Interment followed at Temple Beth El Memorial Park, 1 Johnson Road, Portland. A reception was held after interment at Falmouth Country Club.

Shiva was held at the home of Joseph and Hilary Goodman, 92 Alice Street, Portland, on Wednesday, Feb. 13, and Thursday, Feb. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., and Friday, Feb. 15 from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Jim’s memory may be made to JARC Florida, 21160 95th Avenue South, Boca Raton, Fla. 33428 (www.jarcfl.org/donate/).

GORHAM — Louis J. Hannigan, 85, of Gorham, passed away suddenly Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019.

Louis, or “Louie,” which is how he was known by his friends and extended family, was born in Portland on March 25, 1933, the son of the late Daniel J. and Mary M. (Kilfoil) Hannigan. Louis grew up on Munjoy Hill in Portland, and graduated from Cheverus High School, class of 1952. Louis enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1953 during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in March of 1955 after receiving the Korean SVC Medal, Good Conduct Medal, UN SVC Medal, and the National Defense SVC Medal. On New Year’s Eve, 1955, Louis married the love of his life, Eleanor Ann Atripaldi, enjoying 63 years of marriage.

Being able to travel was a great pleasure to them. For their 25th wedding anniversary, Louis and Eleanor traveled to Hawaii.

In their later years, they were able to fulfill their dream, traveling to visit relatives in Italy and Ireland. Fulfilling another lifelong dream, together they attended the Tournament of Roses Parade in 2006 for their 50th wedding anniversary.

Together they raised four children; Lindajean, Thomas, Debbie and Michael. As a family, they enjoyed traveling and many summers in their Portland backyard by the pool, playing cribbage and spending time together. Louis will be remembered as a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

After his service in the U.S. Army, Louis attended Northeastern School of Business where he honed his skills as an accountant.

Louis was hired by F.W. Cunningham, where he served as the paymaster from 1956–1960. In 1960, Louis was hired by the Crane Supply Co. in Portland, Maine, and worked there until 1969.

From 1969–1981, Louis worked for the City of Portland, serving multiple roles including Model Cities Program accountant and personnel director. In 1981, Louis and Eleanor went out on their own to establish what eventually became Hannigan Associates Tax and Payroll, where Louis assisted and worked with many small businesses across all Southern Maine until his retirement.

Louis was a devout Catholic whose strong faith helped him throughout life’s journeys and molded him into the loving, caring man he was. Since 2003, he participated annually in the Relay for Life as a member of “Tom’s Team.” Louis was a member of the Westbrook Knights of Columbus. Watching sporting events with Michael, especially the Patriots, and in 2009 and 2010 was able to check off his bucket list “attend the Masters.”

In addition to his parents, Louis was predeceased by his son, Thomas Hannigan of Westbrook in 2003; three brothers, William, Robert and Francis; and one sister, Marie Patch.

Louis is survived by his daughters, Lindajean Russo of North Sebago and Debbie Hannigan Anctil of Minot; his son, Michael Hannigan of Concord, N.C.; his five grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren; and his brother, Earle Hannigan of Howland.

Visitation will be on Thursday, Feb. 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. at A.T. Hutchins Funeral Home, 660 Brighton Avenue, Portland.

Prayers will be recited at the funeral home at 9 a.m., on Friday, Feb. 15, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony of Padua, 268 Brown Street, Westbrook, at 10 a.m. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.

To view Louis’ guestbook or leave the family an online condolence, please visit www.athutchins.com In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in the memory of Louis may be made to the: Knights of Columbus, Council 2219, P.O. Box 664, Westbrook, ME 04092.

Joan E. Hess ENFIELD — Joan E. Hess, 84, a longtime resident of Enfield, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Jan. 25, 1934, in Naples, the daughter of late Phillip and Alice (Doughty) Morton. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Enfield for many years. Joan and her husband, Dan, enjoyed creating wooden crafts they made together and sold at different craft fairs and shows.

She was also an accomplished painter.

Joan is survived by two sons, Steve Trombley of Enfield and Kenneth Trombley of East Hartland; and a daughter, Lori Trombley of Naples; a brother, Phillip Morton of Naples; stepdaughters Linda Anderson of Groton, Brenda Hess of Pensacola, Fla., and Paula Cecchetelli of West Springfield, Mass.; and nine beloved grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, Dan; and a brother, Richard Morton.

Memorial services were held at the United Methodist Church of Enfield, 41 Brainard Road, Enfield at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Methodist Church of Enfield or the Salvation Army.

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Marianne Christian Marianne Christian, 56, of Augusta, passed away after a long illness on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, at her sister’s home in Bridgton.

She was born on Oct. 8, 1962, in Portland, to the late Elizabeth (Hartman) Christian and Clifford F. Christian.

Marianne was preceded in death by her brother, Lawrence W. Fisher.

She lived most of her life in Portland and South Portland. She moved to Augusta in 2009 and also lived briefly in Oakland.

Marianne enjoyed reading (thrillers), bingo, crocheting, and living life her way. Friends and family members are welcome to attend the memorial service when a date has been determined.

A practicing Christian throughout her life, she happily became a communicant at Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church in Augusta on Christmas Day 2014. She was a volunteer for many years at the church pantry. Marianne was a longtime member of Amistad in Portland — a social club supporting people with mental health issues. Marianne struggled with mental health issues all her life, working successfully to gain increasing independent living in the community. She was strongly committed to social justice and compassion for those suffering the effects of poverty, mental health issues, and substance abuse disorders. She advocated for their welfare including participating in an historic tent city camp-out in Lincoln Park in Portland to protest homelessness.

Marianne was a lover of Diet Pepsi and mocha lattes from Dunkin’ Donuts. She was also known for her tuna casserole, her sense of humor and a sarcastic wit. She loved shopping at Barnes and Noble, AC Moore and Walmart in Augusta — her favorite hangouts. She was a dedicated bingo player at the Elks Cub in Augusta and had been known to venture occasionally to Hollywood Slots. Marianne crocheted many afghans, hats and scarves. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles for which she vied for table space with her beloved cat Nikki. She devoured books and collected many by her favorite authors, especially James Patterson.

Marianne is survived by her sister, Cheryl Williamson of Bridgton; a niece and nephews.

She wished that instead of flowers, donations be made in her memory to the animal refuge league shelters in Portland or Augusta.

A memorial service will be announced as arrangements are made. Her remains will share mantel space with her beloved mother until interment at Forest City Cemetery, South Portland.

Kathleen A. Riseman GORHAM — Kathleen “Kat” Ann Riseman, 71, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, at Maine Medical Center.

A daughter to Catherine (Delvo) and John J. Lucy, she was born in New Rockford, North Dakota, on June 16, 1947.

Kat’s creativity, adventuresome spirit, and seemingly bottomless generosity afforded her an abundance of life experiences with a wide circle of friends and family. She grew up in Fargo, N.D., and pursued higher education at NDSU. On summer break, Kat followed the “Call of the West” to Colorado for a summer job working at a dude ranch — an experience that forever instilled in her a love of Western landscapes and culture.

Yet, it is the East Coast that beckoned her to move, leaving Fargo for Boston in the early 70s. This stepping stone paved her way to southern Maine, where she resided for the past forty years. Kat was successful in her careers as co-owner of the Village Tie-Up in Harrison, marketing and resource director for UNUM and various regional nonprofits, and later as copy editor at Tyler Tech, from which she retired in 2013.

Laughing, traveling, reading, gardening, spending time with friends, and sailing — a pursuit in which Kat met her second husband, Jim Skinner — were some of her favorite pastimes.

Whether it be the holidays or the long summer weekends at the lake, in the kitchen or in the barn, “Mama” Kat especially loved sharing moments with her children and grandchildren. Kat was happiest when the entire family gathered, and just like every phone call, she never wanted these nights to end. Her spirit lives on in our memories, and her presence will be sorely missed.

In addition to her parents, Kat was preceded in death by her only sibling Joan (Lucy, Foy) Nelson. Living loved ones include husband Jim Skinner; daughters Alexis (Riseman) Bergman with spouse Beth (Eisenberg) Bergman; Sasha Riseman; sons Ben Riseman with spouse Rebecca (Golden) and Max Riseman with spouse Mandie (Lasselle); grandchildren Rex Riseman, Linden and Aliza Riseman, Liam Doherty, Kai Bergman; nieces Jodi (Foy) Buchan and Juli Foy. Visitors joined the family in honoring Kat on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Dolby Funeral Chapel, 76 State St., Gorham.

A celebration of life open house was held at the family home.

Jeanne Cox WINDHAM — Jeanne (Lachance) Cox, 75, passed away on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, at Maine Medical Center.

She was born May 25, 1943, in Portland, the daughter of Ronald E. Lachance and Laurette Jordan. Jeanne grew up in both Westbrook and Gorham, and graduated from Gorham High School, class of 1961. The following year, Jeanne married her loving husband, Thomas Cox, and together they resided in Windham, where they raised their two children. They spent 56 years together before his passing in October 2018.

Throughout her working career, Jeanne had several positions, retiring from Shaw’s after 13 years. She then began her most meaningful job, caring for her grandchildren. She loved to cook, travel, host family gatherings, to knit, and do puzzles, but she most cherished time spent with her beloved grandchildren and family. She will always be remembered as a kind, quick-witted person, and will be missed by all.

Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, Thomas Cox. She is survived by children, Julie Michaud of Raymond and Michael Cox of Windham; four grandchildren; brother, Ronald Lachance Jr. of Nevada; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Westbrook Chapel of Dolby, Blais & Segee, 35 Church Street, Westbrook. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony’s of Padua, 268 Brown Street, Westbrook. Interment will be at St. Hyacinth Cemetery, Westbrook in the spring.

To express condolences, and to participate in Jeanne’s online tribute, visit www.DolbyBlaisSegee.com In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jeanne’s name may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 383 US Route One #2C, Scarborough, ME 04074.

Robert R. Kirkbride LUDLOW, VERMONT — Robert Raymond Kirkbride, 56, of Ludlow, left this world on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.

He was born to Robert W. and Patricia A. Kirkbride on Nov. 13, 1962. He attended Ludlow schools and graduated from MSJ in June 1980.

Throughout his life he was an outdoorsman, snowmaker, carpenter, logger, long-haul and freight trucker. His latest employment was with XPO Logistics.

Bob was a devoted family man, enjoying spending time with his granddaughter in Maine, parents in Ludlow, and extended Maine families.

He is survived by his parents of Ludlow; son Robert James and wife Jenica and granddaughter Brynnley and soon-to-be grandson Maverick Raymond of Naples, Maine; son Joseph of Windham, Maine; sister Deborah Khiel and significant other Michael Fortin of Sweden, Maine; sister Martha Chessie and husband Christopher of Shapleigh, Maine; Kellie Kirkbride Westberry, the mother of his sons, of Windham, Maine; partner Sharree Patria of Springfield, Vermont. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m., at the Church of the Annunciation in Ludlow. Calling hours for the public will be held at 10 a.m., followed by a mass, then a reception in the Parish hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to “RRK Educational Fund” and mailed to Key Bank at 80 West St., Rutland, VT 05701.

Davis Memorial Chapel is assisting with arrangements.

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PORTLAND — Neal Sanborn Davis Jr., 87, of Portland passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019.

Neal was born in Chicago, Ill., son of Eva and Neal S. Davis Sr. Neal spent 12 years at the first National Warehouse. He also worked for almost 30 years and retired from Nichols in Portland.

Neal enjoyed the outdoors and spent a lot of time hunting, fishing and boating.

Neal was predeceased by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Davis; sons, Neal S. Davis III of Bridgton and Jonathan E. Davis Sr. of Gray; daughter, Jennifer E. Boucher of Tennessee; four grandsons, three granddaughters and a great-granddaughter.

A graveside service will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hobbsfuneralhome.com

Ernestine H. Whitman STANDISH — Ernestine “Ernie” Hewett Whitman, 78, passed away on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough.

The daughter of Ernest and Isabelle (Groves) Hewett, she was one of 10 children and was born in Winthrop on March 6, 1940. She attended Winthrop schools and graduated from Cony High School. She married Paul Whitman on Sept. 14, 1957. They lived in Portland for a brief time and then moved to Standish to raise their family. She worked for GTE Sylvania in Standish for 29 years, retiring in 1995.

Ernie enjoyed playing golf, and she was a member of the Naples Golf Club Women’s League. She enjoyed camping with her husband, was a member of the Good Sam’s Club and looked forward to their yearly camping trip to the Fryeburg Fair. After retirement, they enjoyed winters in Florida. She liked to knit and bake. Above all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Paul Whitman; her sons, Bruce Whitman of Pennsylvania and Mark Whitman of Limington; her daughters, Brenda Buzzell of East Baldwin and Stacy Nunley of Gray; her 10 grandchildren and her eight greatgrandchildren.

Visitation was held on Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Windham Chapel of Dolby, Blais & Segee, 434 River Road. A celebration of life followed at 3 p.m., at the funeral home. Interment will take place in East Winthrop at a later date. Please visit www. dolbyblaissegee.com to view Ernie’s tribute page and to sign her online guestbook.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either: Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Road, Scarborough, ME 04074, or to the Brandon Thibeau Scholarship Fund, Cumberland Maine Fire Association, 366 Tuttle Road, Cumberland, ME 04021.

Ruth M. Lawrence SOUTH PARIS — Ruth M. (Barker) Lawrence, 89, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, at the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris, with her daughters by her side.

She was born in Bridgton, on Jan. 22, 1930, to Edwin and Ruby (Decker) Barker, where she grew up and graduated from Bridgton High school in 1948. On July 30, 1948, she married Frederick Lawrence and later moved to South Paris and raised their family. She worked at C.B. Cummings until her retirement in 1992.

She was a faithful member of the South Paris Baptist Church, where she was in the choir, taught and was a superintendent in Sunday School, and participated in church activities. She also was a past member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the American Legion Post #72 in South Paris. She enjoyed reading, singing, bowling, puzzles, embroidery and loved all animals.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband Frederick in 1986; daughter Linda Smith in 2013; and brothers, Lewis, Earl, Raymond and Merl Barker.

She is survived by her brother Richard (Hilda); two daughters Patricia (Kenneth) Cornell and Kathryn Lawrence; son-in-law Russell Smith; granddaughter Denise (John) Keating; grandsons Bernard Martin and Eric (Katie) Cornell; three great-granddaughters, Brianna Bushey, Megan (Emily) Bushey and Quinn Cornell; as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank all of her caregivers at Ledgeview Living Center, Maine Veterans’ Home, and Beacon Hospice for all of their wonderful care and compassion.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 2 p.m., at the South Paris Baptist Church on Park Street. Interment will be in the spring at the Maine Veterans’ Cemetery in Augusta.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the South Paris Baptist Church, P.O. Box 282, South Paris, ME 04281, Maine Veterans’ Home, 477 High St., South Paris, ME 04281, or Responsible Pet Care, P.O. Box 82, South Paris, ME 04281.

Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com

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Prior to the selectmen’s vote on the moratorium, residents expressed their viewpoints. Likewise, members of the board spoke.

Selectmen Rich Cebra and Jim Turpin illustrated the varied opinions on the sign ordinance.

Cebra voted in opposition of the moratorium.

Cebra said business owners should be able to dictate what signs they choose, and the town should allow them that freedom.

Turpin advocated for keeping the rural, rustic look — especially on the Causeway. Turpin said he and his wife moved to Naples because of the scen-

the sign ordinance and the future appearance of the town.

“Naples has been probusiness forever, and it will continue to be. Equally important to that is tourism.

The five of us here have a difficult position and have to weigh all the factors,” Grattelo said.

Cebra held his tongue until everyone else had spoken.

“First of all, if you own a business it is your business,” he said, adding it should not be up to other people to tell business owners what they need to do with the business signs on their private property.

“We have this thing in Naples. It’s called when-

I-got-here-itis,” he said, explaining the people long for the town to be the same as it was when they first arrived whether that is the 1950s, the 1970s or early 2000s.

“You are stopping businesses from the free market because of this moratorium, because you want Naples to be this quaint town with chalkboard signs,” he said.

“At this point, I cannot support this. It is unfair to businesses that haven’t done it yet and it gives businesses that have done it an unfair advantage,” he said.

Cebra made a motion to table the moratorium, but the motion died because none of the board members seconded it.

Bridgton officials support CR project

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Agreeing the proposed Crooked River School addition/renovation project is both “solid and sustainable,” Bridgton selectmen voted 5-0 to endorse passage of the $8,975,000 plan at the March 19 referendum.

A public hearing is set for Tuesday, Feb. 26, in the Lake Region Vocational Center’s Great Room at 7 p.m.

SAD 61 School Board Chairman Janice Barter told selectmen that half of the regular elementary student

body at Songo Locks School receive instruction in portable spaces. She described the space issue as reaching a “critical” level, especially with the state pushing to add Pre-K programs in the very near future.

Barter, who moved to the Lake Region as Crooked River was being built in 1984, noted this is SAD 61’s third attempt to repurpose the Route 11 building back to elementary instruction space. Not only will the project address space problems, it will be “budget neutral” — with SAD 61 retiring three debts (LRMS

renovation, Stevens Brook renovation and Songo Locks portables for a total of $648,000 annual cost), payment on Crooked River would be a tad more (projected at $660,000 annually) and start once the project is completed, likely in two years.

Superintendent Al Smith, who considers himself a “frugal person,” said the expansion/renovation will meet expected growth (projected at 2%) over the next 20 years. In his 15 years as a superintendent, he has never been in a position to pitch a project to selectmen

and taxpayers that creates virtually no new debt.

While Naples selectmen Monday night put off a decision until their next meeting, Bridgton Selectman Carmen Lone felt comfortable acting upon SAD 61’s request for support.

“We’ve seen this project for a long time. It’s a good project, and it’s necessary,” Lone said.

Fellow selectmen agreed, casting a 5-0 vote to support the plan.

For more information about the project, see the SAD 61 website, www.lakeregionschools.org

Hospital offers dizziness treatment NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — Do you suffer from dizziness or vertigo? There are many causes for these disorienting and life-disrupting conditions, including migraines or vitamin D deficiencies. Those suffering from these symptoms now have a local specialist to turn to for treatment — Memorial Hospital

Outpatient Physical Therapy now offers treatment for those with Benign Paraoxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and other such conditions.

Stephanie Pavao, PT, CSCS, AIB-VR recently completed intense coursework at the American Institute of Balance in Florida, one of the largest

centers in the country for the treatment of dizziness and balance disorders, and has learned techniques to help alleviate dizziness.

More women suffer from BPPV than men, and vitamin D deficiency is one of the main causes. People who suffer from migraines often show symptoms of BPPV as well. Specific treatment

and interventions, are available to help patients resolve their symptoms and return to their normal lives with minimal disruptions.

To learn more, please contact your health care provider for a referral to Memorial Hospital Outpatient Physical Therapy (603-733-5921) for treatment.

Calendar of upcoming community events BRIDGTON Thur., Feb. 14 — Sweetheart Hike “I’m with the Trees!” 10 a.m. – noon, LEA and Greater Lovell Land Trust, Highland Research Forest. Free, all welcome. FMI Register with alanna@leamaine.org Fri., Feb. 15 — AARP tax return assistance, Community Center. Call 647-3111 FMI and to make appointment.

Fri., Feb. 15 — Loon Echo Pondicherry Park snowshoe hike, 3:30 – 5 p.m. Pondicherry Park entrance. Moderate level, snowshoes/traction devices required. Free, all welcome.

FMI 647-4352.

Sat., Feb. 16 — Team Long Run’s FROZENFIVE Race, 11:30 a.m., Highland Lake. Part of Winter Carnival. Entry fee: $20 adults, kids free. Proceeds benefit Team Long Run, Mainebased nonprofit for kids. FMI www.teamlongrun.org Wed., Feb. 20 — LEA family winter and forest ecology activities, 9 a.m. – noon, Maine Lake Science Center, Willett Rd. (behind Hannaford).

Geared toward children ages 3 – 10. Free for LEA members, $5 per person nonmembers, $15 family, max. FMI and to register alanna@leamaine.org Thur., Feb. 21 — LRSAC General meeting rescheduled from Feb. 14, 4:30 – 6 p.m., lower level, Municipal Complex, 8 Iredale St.

Fri., Feb. 22 — AARP tax return assistance, Community Center. Call 647-3111 FMI and to make appointment.

Sat., Feb. 23 — Loon Echo, LEA, PWD, MDIFW partnership snowshoe hike, 9:30 a.m., Intervale Parcel, Crooked River Forests. Strenuous level, approx. 3 hours. Snowshoes/ traction devices required. Meet Inteval Parcel parking area, Scribners Mill Road, Harrison.

Registration required by Thursday, Feb. 21. FMI 6474352 or stewardship@lelt.com Tue., Feb. 26 — Food pantry, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 S. High St. FMI 647-2334 or 7432606.

Fri., Feb. 22 — AARP tax return assistance, Community Center. Call 647-3111 FMI and to make appointment.

Wed., Feb. 27 — Diabetes self-management class, 2:30 – 5 p.m., Bridgton Hospital. FMI and to register 647-6064.

Wed., Feb. 27 — Free community dinner, 5:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 42 Sweden Rd. All welcome.

DENMARK Fri., Feb. 15 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, moderate hike, Ripley Falls (1,750 ft.), Crawford Notch, N.H. Meet 8 a.m., Denmark Congregational Church to carpool. FMI 7562247.

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“It seems to me if I wasn’t on the board, I would put together a citizens’ initiative to ban all digital signs,” Turpin said.

Chairman Grattelo said, “Mr. Cebra and Mr. Turpin are right. They are [both] 100% right.”

“It is very clear that the Town of Naples is at a crossroads, a fork in the road, right now,” he said.

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Color Purple, 1 p.m., Public Library, 121 E. Main St. FMI 452-2200.

Tue., Feb. 19 — Denmark Library Book Group meeting, 6:30 p.m., discussion of book and film The Color Purple, by Alice Walker. Public Library, 121 E. Main St. FMI 452-2200.

Fri., Feb. 22 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, arduous hike, Mount Meader (2,782 ft.), Evans Notch, N.H. Plan on coming out of the woods after 6 p.m. Bring winter packs, puffy jackets, head lamps, microspikes, and snowshoes. Meet 7:30 a.m., Denmark Congregational Church to carpool. FMI 756-2247.

Fri., Feb. 22 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, easy hike, Brownfield Bog (360 ft.), Brownfield, Maine. Meet 8 a.m., Denmark Congregational Church to carpool. FMI 7562247.

FRYEBURG Tue., Feb. 19 — AARP tax return assistance, Public Library, 515 Main St. Call 935-2731 FMI and to make appointment.

Tue., Feb. 26 — AARP tax return assistance, Public Library, 515 Main St. Call 935-2731 FMI and to make appointment.

HARRISON Sat., Feb.16 — Third Annual Family Ice Fishing Derby, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. $5 ages 15 and under; $15 ages 16 and older. Register online at www. harrisonmaine.org Thur., Feb. 21 — Community lunch, Caswell Conservancy Center, Main Street. Doors open 11:30 a.m., lunch served at noon, followed by games and bingo with prizes.

No charge, donations accepted.

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LOVELL Thur., Feb. 14 — GLLT “I’m with the Trees” walk, 10 a.m., Pondicherry Park, Bridgton. No dogs please. Snowshoes and registration required. Contact alanna@leamaine.org Sun., Feb 17 — GLLT w/ LEA Porcupine Prowl up Flat Hill, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m., Heald & Bradley Ponds Reserve. Meet far end Heald Pond Road, follow signs from Rte. 5. No dogs please. Snowshoes required.

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Roby Dyer awarded Boston Post Cane SEBAGO — On Sunday, Jan. 27, Rosabel (Roby) Dyer was honored by the Sebago Historical Society as the oldest living citizen of the town of Sebago.

President Sherrill Brown presented Roby Dyer with a replica of Sebago’s Boston Post Cane to mark this special occasion.

A tradition that was started in 1909 by the owner of the Boston Post newspaper, the awarding of the Boston Post Cane continues today in many small towns throughout New England to recognize and honor the role played by our oldest residents. The original canes, crafted from African ebony wood with a 14-carat gold engraved head, were presented in 1909 to 700 towns in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, and then given “with the compliments of the Boston Post to the oldest male citizen of the town, to be used by him as long as he lives (or moves from the town), and at his death handed down to the next oldest citizen of the town.” The cane would belong to the town and not the man who received it. In 1930, after considerable controversy, eligibility for the Boston Post Cane was opened to women as well.

The custom of the Boston Post Cane took hold in those lucky towns and, as years went by, some of the canes were lost, stolen, destroyed by accident, or taken out of town and not returned to the selectmen. Some years ago, the original Sebago Cane suffered an accidental injury after being inadvertently placed on the roof of a car, which went onto the roadway, and the cane ultimately fell under the wheels of an oncoming vehicle. The gnarled remains of the original cane are now stored in a case in the Sebago Town Hall, and the Sebago recipient of the Boston Post Cane is presented with a replica, a custom that is followed by many other towns today.

Since 1909, there have been 18 Sebago citizens who have received the Boston

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Rev. DanaBeth Wells-Goodwin speaking at the presentation ceremony.

Post Cane. Roby Dyer is number 19.

The presentation of the cane was hosted by the Rev. DanaBeth Wells-Goodwin and members of the North Sebago United Methodist Church who provided music, song, and prayer.

Members of the community shared memories and stories of Roby Dyer’s remarkable presence and contributions to the town. Ted Greene described Roby as a “mother to so many in the town, who opened her home to those in need.” Roby shared her own thoughts on the occasion, including her surprise at really being the oldest resident in town at 93, as well as her eager anticipation for her 100th birthday, which she plans to be around for.

Roby was born in 1925 in Casco, the third of 11 children, and moved to Sebago in 1943 when she got married. She raised five children, along with two granddaughters, and also took in a nephew and two nieces. She was part of the original Sebago Rescue Unit, drove a school bus for 10 years, became a

CNA, and ran a boarding house for the elderly for 32 years. She started the church suppers at the North Sebago Methodist Church, serving as the chairperson and cooking the beans for the last 30 years. In her spare time, Roby keeps busy with sewing and knitting and sells the items she makes at local craft fairs.

Roby’s three living children, Pat Beevers, Pam Golder, and Neil Bacheldor, attended the event along with grandchildren Terry Clark, Sheila Krauss, and Sharon Beevers, plus a number of her great-grandchildren and six of her 13 great-greatgrandchildren. Three of Roby’s great-grandchildren, Taylor Garland, Megan Osgood, and Michael Osgood were also the greatgrandchildren of Sebago’s previous Boston Post Cane holder, Barbara Thorne.

Following the ceremony, Roby Dyer receiving the Boston Post Cane. family and friends welcomed everyone to enjoy the hospitality of a Sebago Sunday afternoon lunch.

Congratulations to Roby, and many thanks from us all!

CPL vacation week

Not headed to Florida for February vacation? Head over to the Casco Public Library, 5 Leach Hill Rd. in Casco for special events guaranteed to add fun!

Sunday, Feb. 17 is Funday at the Casco Community Center. The Library has reserved the gym and the small community room to kick off vacation week with a range of activities. From noon to 2 p.m. there will be active play zones set up in the gym for toddlers and preschoolers to build, play, and run off steam. Some of that “steam” may fuel the fun and interesting S.T.E.A.M (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) activities for school-age kids in the community room at the same times. The Family Movie at the Library is scheduled for

2:30 to 4 p.m. on the same day. Please call the library at 627-4541 to see what film will be shown. Round out the day by reading to Teddy the therapy dog at the library from 4 to 5 p.m.

A special LEGO club will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., then join Tuesday Teen Night at 5:30 p.m. for pizza, door prizes, and a recent Marvel “insect” movie. Call the library at 627-4541 for the title of the film and to sign up in advance so we can plan for the pizza.

On Thursday, Feb. 21, kids are invited to come read to Teddy the therapy dog from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., then make and embellish your own unique treasure box during the “Crafternoon” from 11:30 a.m. to

1:30 p.m. Decorative paper, various trimmings, and specialty crafting items will all be provided — participants just need to bring their imaginations! This event is open to both kids and adults!

Advance registration by calling 627-4541 is requested. lease Finally, wrap up vacation week with Sunday Afternoon at the Movies at 1 p.m. on Feb. 24. Watch an animated family movie featuring black and white cold-climate critters followed by a craft afterwards. Please call the library at 627-4541 for the title.

No fee will be charged for any of these activities but donations are always gratefully accepted. For more information about these and other library events go to http://www.casco.lib.me.us/

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FMI www.otisfieldme.gov or Noreen at 627-7033 or edwarn@fairpoint.net Sat., Feb. 23 — Contra dance, 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Community Hall, 292 Rte. 121. Family friendly, all welcome. FMI 539-3072.

WATERFORD Tue., Feb. 19 — Community lunch, noon – 2 p.m., Wilkins House, Plummer Hill Road.

Lunch followed by bingo with prizes. $3 suggested donation. Sponsored by Waterford Sports & Rec. Thur., Feb. 21 — Community potluck supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins House, Plummer Hill. Hosted by the Murphys and Sharon Harrison. Bring main dish, salad, or dessert to share. All welcome.

AREA EVENTS Sat., Feb. 16 — Mountain Top Music Cabaret Night “Broadway Bound, 7:30 P.M,” The Lodge at Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center, Bald Hill Road, Albany, N.H. FMI and reservations www.mountaintopmusic. org/concert-series/ or 603 447-4737.

Wed., Feb. 20 — UMaine Cooperative Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition 101 workshop, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Extension office, 9 Olson Rd., South Paris. Presented by UMaine Extension assistant professor Colt Knight. $5 per person, includes pizza lunch.

Register online by Feb. 18 at https://extension.umaine. edu/register/product/beefnutrition-101/ FMI 7436329 or e-mail extension. oxford@maine.edu Thur., Feb. 21 — SCORE financial projections workshop, 6 – 8 p.m., Town office, 19 Danforth St., Norway. Free, open to all. FMI and to register oxfordhills.score.org or ali. simpson@scorevolunteer. org Ongoing Calendar on

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Area Events Pancake breakfast

The Bridgton/Fryeburg Knights of Columbus Council 11376 will host a pancake breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 17, at 9:30 a.m. The menu features pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon. sausages, potatoes, and beverages, all for just $8 per person. The meal will be served at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 South High St. in Bridgton.

Border Security presentation

Bob Casimiro will give a presentation on Border Security at the Stevens Brook Elementary School on Thursday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. He will offer constructive and educational information to provide a better understanding of the serious situation at the U.S. border with Mexico. Bob will also include what he has learned during his 17 years of experiences along the southern border. The talk is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.

Monday Bible study

A Bible study group will meet every Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center, 15 Depot St. in Bridgton. The topic for this week is “GOD Walks on Earth.” All are welcome to attend.

Lions Club dance

BROWNFIELD — The Brownfield Lions Club is holding a dance with country and western music by Linwood Cash and The Ridge Riders on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Lions Den on the corner of Routes 5 and 113 in Brownfield.

Doors open at 8 p.m. and the dance runs until midnight. This is a BYOB, 21+ event with a 50/50 and bottle raffle. Admission is $15 for singles and $25 per couple. Proceeds benefit Brownfield Lions community projects. For more information call Richard at 2564364 or Dee at 935-2681.

Love Wins!

CENTER CONWAY, N.H. — The annual Valentine’s Day Event “Love Wins!” will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, at the Center Conway United Methodist Church on Main St. in Center Conway, N.H. Everyone is invited to enjoy music, poetry, desserts, and who knows what else — all provided by the church community. Donations at the door will support the Karen Adams Campership Fund, which provides scholarships for children to attend summer camp. For more information call 603-447-2295.

Calling all artists!

NAPLES — Naples For The Arts is looking for artists and craftspeople to take part in the Arts and Crafts Festival Sidewalk Art Show on the Naples Causeway on Aug. 3, 2019 (rain date Aug. 4). All media including paintings, 3D art, photography and more are accepted.

For more information visit naplesforthearts.com

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UPGRADES — Twin Hearts Farm is on the forefront of environmental support and change. In 2007, solar panels were added to the barn roof to provide electricity to the inn year-round. (Photo compliments of Twin Hearts Farm)

Sebago’s new Bed & Breakfast

By Allen Crabtree Special to The News Sebago is welcoming a brand-new bed and breakfast to town with the grand opening of Twin Hearts Farm Bed & Breakfast (B&B).

Owners Joanne Chessey and Steve Ristich have upgraded their 200-year old farmhouse on Hancock Pond Road to be a fully licensed B&B, with five unique guest rooms. Each room is themed after special places that Steve and/or Joanne have visited, and include Tuscany, Provincial France, England, the American Southwest and Key West.

The B&B also has common areas for guests, including a cozy living room, game room with a pool table, and a library with many titles to browse and borrow and board games such as cribbage, chess and

backgammon. Joanne and Steve offer guests a complete breakfast with their stay and will design a wide variety of breakfast choices around guests’ preferences and any dietary restrictions they may have. In support of local small businesses, Twin Hearts Farm buys their eggs, bacon and sausage (and other tasty items!) from Phillip View Farm, and blueberries from Crabtree’s Blueberries, both neighboring farms. As much as possible, offerings will be local and/or organic.

“We want to feed our guests as we would feed ourselves!” Joanne said.

The farmhouse is 200 years old The old farmhouse began life in 1817 as the home of Captain James Babb. The original Cape Cod-style home was enlarged about

CASCO — A complete baked ham dinner from salad to dessert for only $8! On Saturday, Feb. 24 from 5 to 6 p.m., the Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Rd. (Rte. 121) in Casco invites you to enjoy a Saturday night supper, of baked ham from local farm-raised pigs, homemade baked beans, fresh salad bar, American chop suey, vegetable side dishes (including baked potatoes), mac ‘n cheese, rolls, beverages, and of course, homemade desserts. The meal is hosted by volunteers from the CVC food pantry. The first 25 folks to join us for dinner and bring a can of soup for the pantry will receive a reusable shopping tote. Come enjoy some delicious food and support a good cause.

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‘True valentines’ for more than 68 yrs. Food

By Perri Black Contributing Writer In these days of short attention spans, accelerating competition, and planned obsolescence, it is refreshing to find something that stands the test of time.

Alice was born 94 years ago in a house on Black Mountain Road in Sweden, Maine and moved a short distance to Knights Hill Road when she was 10 to live with her uncle and his family in a red farmhouse that still stands today. As a girl she attended two of the town’s one-room schoolhouses — the red-brick Black Mountain School and the “Number One” school on Webber Pond Road — and grew up on a farm, learning many essential tasks such as pitching hay, feeding livestock, and, fortuitously, making good farmhouse butter. She is now the oldest Sweden native still living in town.

Stanley Brown graduated from high school in New Hampshire on June 18, 1948, then moved to Maine the following day to live with a relative. Soon after he arrived, he went to get some butter at a red farmhouse on Knights Hill Road and, as luck would have it, pretty young Alice was making the butter that day. Young Stanley was smitten. When asked if it was “love at first sight,” Stan said it was for him, and then looked over at Alice, who smiled slightly and answered that she “needed to get to know him better,” which she gradually did. Clearly Alice liked what she got to know because she and Stanley married two years later in 1950 and their union has lasted nearly 69 years.

For the first two years of their marriage, they lived in an apartment upstairs in the red house on Knights

Hill Road then relocated up the hill to a house on Berry Road in 1953, where they have lived ever since.

Domestic life suited them both very well. They always planted large gardens and “put food by,” which they continue to this day. The small house was added on to and parts were rebuilt as their lives evolved and their four children grew, until it truly became a home.

Stan worked many years for the Town of Sweden and State of Maine public works crews while Alice focused on raising the kids and maintaining the house. She also worked at the dress factory in Bridgton (in the basement of a building where the Magic Lantern is now) and later at the “shoe shop,” as many residents did at the time.

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They were always kind and welcoming, and that has not changed. They are one of the happiest and most contented couples I’ve met. I’m sure they’ve had their challenges, but when they smile at each other, I believe them when they say they can’t remember any. Perhaps not dwelling on such things is one way to make a marriage last.

The Browns never went on a honeymoon after their wedding and they have rarely been apart for any length of time. Stan remembers working away from home for a couple weeks in the 1960s, but he was able to return for weekends. After their children left home, Alice and

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Alice and Stanley Brown of Sweden, Maine, married 68 years.

Alice and Stanley Brown have succeeded in marriage based on love, of course, respect, and kindness, as well as working together toward the same goal and valuing each other’s company. They seem to have mastered a key to a good life (to quote James Taylor): “enjoying

Alyssa Allen and Jordan Schaub of Fryeburg, Maine are pleased to welcome the birth of their son, Bentley Joseph Donald Schuab, who arrived at 6:40 p.m. on Feb. 5, 2019 at Bridgton Hospital. Bentley joins siblings Mylah and Meeyah. Grandparents: Catrina Allen-Dobbins of Fryeburg, Maine; Darrin Allen of Berlin, N.H.; Todd Schaub of Sutton’s Bay, Mich.; and Kristen Roberts of North Conway, N.H. Samantha and Josh Kahn of Naples, Maine proudly announce the birth of their son, Ezekiel Parker Kahn, at Bridgton Hospital on Feb. 9, 2019 at 8:35 p.m. Grandparents: Linda Kahn of The Villages, Fla. and Chester Kahn of the COZY SPACES — Twin Hearts Farm Bed & Breakfast Villages. Fla. features cozy bedrooms and common rooms for guests.

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(Continued from Page 9A) Feb 20 and 27, and March 6. This series of presentations is sponsored by the Raymond Arts Alliance and is free and open to the public. Donations are always greatly appreciated.

Haddock dinner fundraiser

WINDHAM — The Knights of Columbus will serve a haddock dinner to benefit Windham’s local fuel assistance programs on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 919 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302) in Windham. The menu includes baked haddock (gluten-free and pizza alternatives also available), vegetables, potatoes, salads, rolls, beverages, and luscious homemade desserts. Tickets are sold at the door and cost $9 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Meals are also available to go.

NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. in Norway, is pleased to announce that Kat Larsen, yoga teacher and certified yoga therapist, will hold a LifeForece Yoga (R) class to Balance Body and Mind on Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm.

Heading into mid-winter, all are invited to come and learn yoga practices and meditation to help promote a healthier life balance. Participants should wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. Class size is limited so please call the library information desk at 743-5309, ext.1 to register.

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SWEDEN — The Sweden Food Pantry (SFP) in Sweden, Maine recently received a $1,777 grant from the Clarence E. Mulford Trust to initiate an oral history project based on the history and development of the Pantry. The project’s goal is to raise awareness and increase understanding of the histories, needs, and often impressive resourcefulness of people who come to the SFP. It also aims to promote support for the Pantry as well as community pride and cohesiveness.

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Stanley traveled a bit, driving to several far-flung places in the U.S. and going abroad to visit their son working in Germany. They really enjoyed their travels, but I think they were always happy to return home to Sweden.

Whatever they do, they usually do it together, be it gardening, canning, or house repairs. They were members of the Crazy 8’s Square Dance Club for around 20 years and now they play bingo regularly and attend two different churches — the Sweden Community Church in the summer and the South Bridgton Congregational Church the rest of the year.

Sometimes, Alice says, they go to both on the same day because they enjoy the people. She also makes a lemon meringue pie for the South Bridgton Church suppers that is so popular she is asked to bring two to each supper.

Of course, I asked about their secret for a long and happy marriage. They conferred with each other then said “working together.” Stan says “I help her, and she helps me.” Despite the physical issues that accompany aging, they both say they are enjoying life more the older they get because they are not as busy and they love reminiscing about their many good memories. Stan says he will probably cut back on the garden this year but he still has his fruit trees. And they both have green thumbs for growing beautiful orchids and houseplants.

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Continuations (Continued from Page 3A) Selectmen will enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Avesta pending town meeting approval.

Accepting the Avesta Housing Project proposal is the first step in making Fryeburg an age-friendly community that will provide much-needed affordable housing units for its senior citizens.

Selectmen and Ad-Hoc Committee would like to thank the three bidders who submitted proposals for using this property and encourage the unsuccessful bidders to consider alternate locations for their projects.

Selectmen will hold a public hearing at a later date.

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(Continued from Page 2A) previously healthy kids without other complicating health factors,” she said.

The great outdoors is part of the attraction of North Conway for Dr. Saunders and her family. She shares that she and her husband, Skip, enjoy skiing, hiking, biking and road races. They have two adult children, ages 24 and 19, and a dog named Jackson. She looks forward to being part

of the ski culture in North Conway, having worked as a ski instructor at Shawnee Peak as a teen, as well as a teaching stint at Steamboat Springs.

Dr. Saunders received her education at Boston University, and her pediatric internship and residency at Boston City Hospital. She was chief of Medical Staff for Bridgton Hospital from 2016-18.

(Continued from Page 1A) public participation. Bluesfest cofounder Kevin Kimball expressed his viewpoint when the item came up on the agenda.

“The building had been neglected for years if not decades, and it showed.

Whatever criticism one may have of its current condition, all I can say is you should have seen it when we walked in for the first time. In hindsight, we should have taken pictures,” Kimball said. “That said we were proud of our new home.”

“Dozens of volunteers turned out over the weeks and months to donate time, dedication, sweat and elbow grease to deep clean and paint the building from ceiling to floors. We repainted the exterior window sills which by that time had been worn to bare exposed wood. We paid for repairs to the plumbing and maintenance to the furnace. And, we have made a

good start on reglazing the windows,” The old town hall gave the festival organizers a place to meet, a central place to store sound equipment that came in handy when equipment failed at two venues during last year’s Bluesfest, he said. Also, the building was a place to house the Bluesfest Museum.

Kimball expressed concerns about the future of the festival if the lease is not renewed.

“What I do know is that we literally have no other options at present, nor are likely to.

If after all the effort that we have put into this over the past 13 years, we are forced to shut down and vacate, it will be catastrophic. There is no reasonable way we can find other accommodations, move everything we own, set up shop anew and concurrently plan and execute the Maine Blues Festival. It won’t be physically possible, that is

Gallery features Keller’s work FRYEBURG — During February through April 2019, the Goldberg Gallery at Fryeburg Academy in Fryeburg is pleased to announce that it will host a collection of paintings, 2D and 3D art, featuring the work of artist Josef Keller.

Keller’s work is inspired by science fiction, steampunk and mixed metals: “I have been a fan of Jules Verne, especially the Nautilus from the Disney movie, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, ever since I first saw it in 1955,” says Keller. “I’ve re-read the novel numerous times and collected assorted books and photos. I tried, unsuccessfully, to build a model of the Nautilus while I was in high school, and later as an adult. I finally made one in 2009 from a thin, plywood frame, balsa wood skin, and hundreds of straight pins for rivets. I have since con-

structed 10 different versions of this submarine using the balsa wood technique and repurposed objects that fit.”

An artist reception will be held on Sunday, March 3, from 1 to 3 p.m.

About the artist: From Brownfield, Keller has over 30 years of experience creating dynamic and bold 2D and 3D art. He paints in a detailed realistic style, experiments with visual abstraction, and is equally comfortable painting with an airbrush on paper and canvas as he is on motorcycles and cars.

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Manager to talk to parties about lease what is at stake,” he said.

Chairman Grattelo spoke about the board’s role in this decision.

“The issue we are struggling with is: This is a public building. We need to maximize its use. We have a public building. We have a public need for a visitors’ center,” he said.

“It makes no sense to have a historical public building for storage and a handful of meetings. Don’t get me wrong — I am one of the biggest supporters of the Bluesfest. At the same time, we are in charge of the public buildings,” Grattelo said.

Kimball said, “Why don’t we just share?”

Grattelo responded quickly.

“Based on her speech and your speech, a divorce lawyer” is what is needed, he said.

Kimball said he was willing to compromise, saying, “the offer still stands.”

At the beginning of the meeting, many people came to the podium on Leo’s behalf.

“I think she needs to go into that bigger building. I’ve been in that small building.

There is no running water in the building. She cannot wash her hands,” resident Priscilla Kyle said.

“It is not a very good-looking building for people coming off the road, to learn about Naples. We need something for them to come back and say that was a good experience,” Kyle said.

Kim Merrill, one of the people who spoke, began with, “Tourism is huge in Naples. If the information center was in the old town hall, it could better cater to summer residents, it would be more accessible, and the building would be a welcoming place for people to stop in, grab brochures or sit down and ask questions,” she said.

“It makes sense to have Brenda there,” Merrill said.

BRIDGTON — The Afro-fusion music by Dave p.m.

HAYLOFT at Dragonfly Kobrenski and Jed Wilson Dave Kobrenski and Barn presents an evening of on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 Jed Wilson’s collaboration brings together traditional West African and contemporary American styles, creating a vibrant and eclectic musical ecosystem with Kobrenski playing a wide range of traditional African flutes and string instruments and Wilson on piano.

DENMARK — Break the cabin fever doldrums by They will also be joined by coming together on Saturday, Feb. 16 for this wholePortland-based drummer, some and fun mid-winter healing arts and drumming Jacob Forbes. celebration that is sure to cure the winter ills. This speArtist, musican, and cial event will take place at the Nurture Through Nature author Dave Kobrenski retreat center, 77 Warren Rd. in Denmark. (ht t ps : / / davekobrens ki .

From 4:30 to 6 p.m., certified instructor Jen Deraspe com/) will demonstrate will guide a mindful movement meditation inspired by instruments he learned to live drumming from master percussionist Rusty Witjer play while living in West and the group’s energy, sharing the ancient Chinese Africa and also show some healing art Qi Gong. Qi Gong clears stress and tension of his artwork as well as his held in the body’s cells and offers a practical, integrative new book, Djoliba Crossing. alchemy of mindful movement to promote wholeness He feels “cultural diversity and balance. Rusty Wiltjer’s drumming on his unique, may be one of the most hand-crafted drums brings forth deep, resonant, pulsing important human assets we sounds that vibrate at the same frequency as the human have on the planet.” heart and the living Earth.

Jed Wilson studied Join a guided ceremonial sauna following the Qi jazz at the New England Gong class from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Experience four Conservatory and has toured intentional rounds in the sauna’s candlelight, warmth widely, most recently in coland steam to bring deep relaxation, purification, and laboration with singer/songcelebration. Light refreshments will be served. writer Heather Masse.

The cost for the Qi Gong class is $25 and the sauna is Drummer Jacob Forbes is $20. Come to both for $40. Space is limited so advanced currently a music student at payment to hold your spot is requested. For more inforthe University of Southern mation and to reserve a place, please visit www.ntnreMaine studying Music treats.com or call 1-855-207-7387.

Performance, with a concentration in Jazz Studies. He has worked with a variety of organizations and is an active member of numerous groups, including his own group The Forbes Quartet.

Doors open for the HAYLOFT show at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. BYOB; light refreshments provided.

Tickets are $20 online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4055201 and $25 at the door. For more information call 7496160 or e-mail events@ dragonflybarnmaine.com The HAYLOFT at Dragonfly Barn is located at 95 Sanborns Grove in Bridgton (off Highland Ridge past the golf course).

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Get outdoors, take a hike!

Great Maine Outdoor Weekend extends from Feb. 8-17. To celebrate, the Greater Lovell Land Trust is joining forces with the Lakes Environmental Association in Bridgton to offer two programs.

Today, Thursday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m., Bridgton, Great Maine Outdoors Week: Winter Tree Identification Sweetheart Hike: “I’m with the Trees!” Registration required: alanna@leamaine. org Sunday, Feb. 17, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Lovell, Great Maine Outdoors Week: Porcupine Prowl up Flat Hill at the Heald and Bradley Ponds Reserve. Location: Far end of Heald Pond Road off Slab City Road. Follow the signs from Route 5. Snowshoes a necessity. Parking will be on the road; no parking in the turnaround.

Please remember that though dogs are allowed on most trails, GLLT asks that you not bring a dog on a guided walk.

The Greater Lovell Land Trust also invites the public to join the Tuesday Trackers, a group of like-minded snowshoers, who enjoy learning about the prints and behavior of Maine’s mammals. The group meets the first and third Tuesday of the month as long as there is snow on the ground. The next Tuesday Tracker Tramp will be on Feb 19. For more information: leigh.hayes@gllt.org

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LOVELL — Members of the Story Swap storytellers group, led by wellknown local oral historian Jo Radner, celebrated their third anniversary in January 2019.

The group originated from a storytelling course taught

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Anyone interested is welcome to come and tell their own tales or just sit and listen to what others have to say.

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FRYEBURG — As the curtain dropped for the last time on the prestigious Berklee Jazz Festival, Fryeburg Academy once again left its mark.

This year marks the 27th year of the Berklee Jazz Festival held in Boston, Mass. and the nearly three decades that Fryeburg Academy’s award-winning music program has participated in the prestigious event.

2019 also marks the end of an era for the festival: after 51 years of operation by Berklee College of Music, the college announced the festival’s suspension this year to reallocate funds toward financial aid.

“As an alumna of Berklee College of Music, I’m sad to see that the decision to suspend the festival has been made,” says FA’s Music Director Mimi Rohlfing. “I’ve loved sharing this amazing place with my students, and I know our students have looked forward to the constructive critique, camaraderie, and the bounty of astounding music they can consume in that one special day. However, I love change. Both Mr. Sakash and I see it as an opportunity to expose our students to new musical and cultural experiences in the future.”

At this year’s Berklee Jazz Festival, several Fryeburg Academy students received recognition for outstanding performances: Georgia Stafford ’19 earned the Judges’ Choice Award for her Vocal Jazz ensemble performance, and the ensemble received an Outstanding Musicianship Award for the school’s division.

Matt Gunther ’20 and Simon St. Pierre ’21 also received Judges’ Choice Awards for their instrumental performances in the New Standard Combo and Fryeburg Academy Big Band.

“The Fryeburg Academy Big Band played extremely well and rated sixth among some of the best high school big bands in the country,” continued Mike Sakash, Arts Department chairman at Fryeburg Academy. “Our jazz ensembles and combos FA MUSIC, Page 2B

Lions’ Student of the Month

VOCAL JAZZ Ensemble’s rhythm section with soloist Alancieah Waiters and horn section; (left to right): Yukon King, Jaden Fierman, Matthew Gunther, Brendan Simkins, Simon St. Pierre, Alancieah Waiters and Patrick Malia.

Silvia Sanchez Serra ’19 performs with Georgia Stafford ’19, soloist with FA’s FA’s Big Band.

(Photos by Julian Zhu) Vocal Jazz Ensemble.

Lucien Wallace of Sebago has been selected as the area Lions Clubs’ “Student of the Month” for February.

Each month, area Lions Clubs recognize a Lake Region High School senior who has excelled academically.

The recipient is honored at a Lions’ dinner meeting and is presented a monetary award.

Name: Lucien Wallace Town: Sebago Parents: Jeff and Vanessa Wallace Student organizations, sports teams, activities, hobbies: Pep Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, Band, Chorus, Show Choir, Soccer, Alpine Skiing, Tennis, Play, Musical, ASTRA Club, Math Team, Student Council, National Honor Society Q. What do you like most about school, why?

Challenging myself with the most difficult classes I can handle.

Q. What is your biggest challenge in school?

Creating new opportunities for myself academically and in extracurriculars.

Q. What is your favorite subject, and why? Math and science, because its satisfying for me, like solving a puzzle.

Q. If you could change one thing about school, what would it be? The school should push music and drama more. I believe that studying music helps students in all areas.

Q. What characteristics do you believe a good teacher should possess? I think that teachers should be serious enough to demand effort from students, but be friendly

Lucien Wallace enough to form a connection with the students.

Q. What goals did you hope to achieve during your high school days? I hope to graduate near the top of the class and succeed in my extracurriculars. It is also my goal to get accepted to Stanford University.

Q. What do you hope to do in the future in terms of career, and why are you headed in that direction?

I hope to go to graduate school after undergraduate, then go into the work force. I hope to get a job in environmental engineering because I want to help control climate change.

Q. What do you think it will take to be successful in the future? I believe that the most important characteristic in my future will be a strong work ethic. I believe that a strong work ethic will help me overcome the many obstacles that will face me in the future.

Q. What lesson have you learned while at Lake Region High School that will help you in the future?

At Lake Region, I have learned that if I want to create more opportunities for myself, I need to take leadership myself. I believe that that mindset will help me accomplish my future goals.

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ciate director of Admission, director of Admission, assistant Baseball coach, an advisor, and member of a dorm family.

In recent years, he transitioned to chief Enrollment and Advancement officer in the Academy’s Office of Institutional Advancement (IA), offering him more direct engagement with the thousands of students and “When I graduated from families he has worked with Marist College, I worked during his tenure. in admissions, knowing I would have the opportunity to have a positive impact on students,” Webb said. “By the time I interviewed at BA, however, I had been working for several years in the corporate industry and knew my soul had been missing the idea of helping

students. Never in a million years, though, would I have imagined the connections and enduring friendships I would forge with students and their parents. I still stay in touch with alumni and families who I first met fifteen or more years ago, and I am honored to now also have friends who WEBB, Page 3B

Lake Region Middle School highly values the hard work and dedication of its students. In celebration of that academic achievement, students are recognized twice during the year at the end of each semester. Students can achieve “Honors” or “High Honors.” Students selected for Honors scored “3’s” on his or her academic standards for all classes. Students receiving High Honors achieved a “3.5” or “4” for at least one academic standard in addition to scoring “3’s” on all other standards. Principal Matthew Lokken congratulates the following students: 6th Grade High Honors Trinity Antoine, Rebecca Armstrong, Jake Blais, Isaac Burton, Laura Dutton, Gabriel Grace, Caiden Hall, Marissa Harlow, Ava Johnson, Jackson Libby, Myles Littlefield, Brilee Mains, Brady Martin, Ella Martin, Tyler Nguyen, Finley Parritt, Audrey Philbrook, Olivia Roy, Bella Smith, Shougo Sturk, Josiah Suitter and Chloe Ward.

7th Grade High Honors Izabell Apovian, Nolan Burton, Susie Butler, Aubree Carver, Robert Cash, Griffin Duigan, Evan Duprey, Sophia Eaton, Brooke Gerry, Nadia Hall, Reiyn Hart, Ingeborg Inniger Santander, Kasey Johnson, Calvin Kestner, Abigail Lavoie, Joshua Legere, Brian Lucy, Kevin Lucy, Jasmin Mei, Madelyn Meserve, Emma Nadeau, Alice O’Connor, Ashley Pelletier, Sadie Plummer, Lauren Roy, Mallory Smith and Bhavnish Tucker.

8th Grade High Honors Cheyann Adomaitis, Katherine Akeley, Elizabeth Brewer, Tristan Cormier, Marlow Dinsmore, Riley Doherty, Samantha Donahue, Carly Dyer, Landen Emery, Josiah England, Olivia England, Kailee Gaudreau, Ezra Gronlund, Larissa Harmon, Rosalie Jones, Tyler Jones, Samuel Knowles, Tyler Lafontaine, Connor Lajoie, Rachel Lake, Caitlin Lees, Abigail Littlefield, Melissa Mayo, Abby Miller, Annabelle Montgomery, Colin Murphy, Emily Rock, Caitlin Ross and Vella Woodbury.

FRYEBURTG — For many individuals, finding one’s passion in life takes a lifetime…unless you’re Julian Zhu ’21, who some would argue was born with a camera holstered to his hip.

Zhu, who is from Beijing, China, is in his second year at Fryeburg Academy and transferred AWARD FOR PHOTO — Fryeburg Academy photog- from his California school, raphy instructor Jennifer Bartlett with Julian Zhu ’21 where he was first introdisplaying his “Once Upon a Time” photograph. duced to photography as

a member of the yearbook team. Since then, both his interest and skill level in photography have increased dramatically.

Zhu was recently awarded an Honorable Mention for his photograph entitled, “Once Upon A Dream” as one of five submissions in the 2019 Maine Region Scholastics Art Exhibition.

It was the first time FA’s photography and biology instructor, Jennifer Bartlett,

entered one of her former students into the contest.

“Julian has always come to me wanting to challenge himself and participate in any contests available,” Bartlett said. “We also entered his photography into Fryeburg Fair’s photo contest where he won second place. He’s a really motivated student and has grown in his photography skills since his participation in my class.”

FA VOCAL JAZZ Ensemble performs Paul Simon’s Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard.

BA Beat: Webb leaving March 1

News from Bridgton Academy: Moving On. After nearly 17 years, Chris Webb, Chief Enrollment and Advancement Officer at Bridgton Academy, has announced that he will be moving on from the role on March 1 after accepting a position at Avon Old Farms School in Avon, Conn.

During his nearly twodecade career at Bridgton, Webb has served as the asso-

FA soph takes winning photo

The Scholastics Art and Writing Awards in conjunction with the Maine College of Art is one of the longest-running and most prestigious recognition for young artists nationwide.

Teen works exhibited range from sculpture and prose to photography and video game design — a total of 17 artistic categories. Each category is recognized by a Gold or Silver Key Winner, ZHU, Page 3B

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SINGING IN THE RAIN JR. was presented by Lake Region Middle School students under the direction of Choral Director and Drama Co-Director Brian Tingdahl. Cast members included: Kate Akeley as Lina Lamont; Cheyann Adomaitis as Teacher; Carly Dyer as Dora Bailey; Tyler Lafontaine as R.F. Simpson; Mya Martin as Police Officer; Colin Murphy as Dexter; Sydney Mushrow as Kathy Selden; Maddie Brown as Movie Goer; Bronwyn Douglass as Dexter Assistant 1; Emily Fenderson as Student; Megan Frye as Dexter Assistant 2; Delani Green as Stagehand; Reiyn Hart as Chorus Girl/Kathy’s Girl; Jenna Jordan as Chorus Girl/Kathy’s Girl; Samantha Kilgore as Stagehand; Brian Lucy as Don Lockwood; Kevin Lucy as Cosmo Brown; Emma Nadeau as Stagehand; Kyle Nason as Zelda; Alice O’Connor as Roz; Natalynn Williams as Chorus Girl/Kathy’s Girl; Maysi Blenk as Dexter Assistant 3; Bailey Durgin as Party Lady; Chloe Edgecomb as Butler; Kevin Jackson as Broadway Melody Host; Ethan Kutella as Sam; Emma McKenney as Fan of Don; Finley Parritt as Miss Dinsmore; and Camren Zogopolous as Pedestrian.

(Photos by Kevin Murphy)

STRIVING TO REACH HER POTENTIAL — Hannah Ranco of Bridgton is attending Dean College majoring in Dance. She is pictured with LRHS teacher Carmel Collins.

Dancer up for the challenge

By Carmel Ann Collins, M.Ed. Visual & Performing Arts Teacher Fine Arts Coordinator K-12 Lake Region High School graduate Hannah Ranco of Bridgton isn’t letting the grass grow under her feet.

Immediately upon graduating, Hannah moved to Dean College in Boston, and began performing with the college’s Pallandina School of Dance. A dance major, Hannah auditions and performs on a regular basis with the Pallandina School of Dance, where she recently had one of her own choreographed pieces, “Cogito ergo sum,” selected to be performed.

As if that wasn’t consuming enough, Hannah also finds time to perform with the Regality Dance Company, out of Boston, directed by Jake Miranda.

Hannah shared some of the challenges and competitive environment that the Boston dance arena offers (she finds one must advocate for yourself and push yourself forward, one cannot afford to sit on the sidelines and expect to be noticed), and in true Hannah fashion she has embraced this with the energy, enthusiasm and creativity that we have all come to recognize as her trademarks.

Not forgetting her roots, Hannah recently taught a master class in hip hop and contemporary dance at the Maine Dance Center in Raymond. Even during her winter break, Hannah makes time to give back to her home state.

It was inspiring to talk with Hannah of her goals and ambitions, and to observe her teach. She aspires to own her own dance company, choreograph and perform as she explores Boston and the opportunities in Chicago.

More college notes

Joseph Coffey-Slattery of Sweden excelled during the fall 2018 semester at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., achieving a grade point average of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Dean’s List Emily Carty of Sweden was named to the Dean’s List at Bates College in Lewiston for the fall 2018 semester.

This is a distinction earned by students whose cumulative grade point average is 3.77 or higher. Emily is the daughter COLLEGE NOTES, Page 3B

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(Continued from Page 1B) are off to a great start this year and we are anxious to refine our repertoire in preparation for Maine’s district and state jazz festivals.”

FA students named to the District II Honors Choral Festival that performed on Feb. 1 in Cumberland were: Ayanna Ward ’22, Alanceiah Waiters ’20 (who featured a solo for the second year in a row), McKenna McGrath ’19, Sharlah-Mae Day ’21, Grace Marshall ’21 and David Marshall ’21.

FA students who were named to the District II Honors Jazz Band and Choir to be hosted by Yarmouth High School on April 1 are Georgia Stafford ’19 (top alto in the district for the second year in a row), Alanceiah Waiters ’19, Taylor Gunther ’22, Arvin Ma ’20, Brendan Simkins ’21, and Simon St. Pierre ’21 (first chair alto saxophone for the district).

“It’s a big accomplishment to be named to District II,” concludes Rohlfing. “The district is very large and includes schools like Gould Academy and the towns of Lewiston, Auburn, as well as Falmouth and Greely. Students from a large portion of the state compete to earn places in these ensembles.”

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College notes

From BA to MLB staff Braintree, Mass. native and Bridgton Academy Class of 2010 graduate Rob Campbell has built a career in professional sports in just a few short years.

After several seasons with the National Hockey League’s St. Louis Blues as Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach, Campbell has made the transition from the NHL to Major League Baseball.

More specifically, Campbell has been named MLB Performance Coach for the New York Mets.

“All the support I’ve received since getting this opportunity has been very humbling,” said Campbell, “I’m just going to focus on being the best performance coach I can be for the Mets.”

According to the Mets’ job posting, Campbell’s duties will include “the development and management of a player health and performance system that is designed to maximize player talent and readiness over the course of a 162-game baseball season.

This position will work in

Bridgton Academy has named two Triple Threat Award Winners for Winter 2019 — Corey Splaine of Rochdale, Mass. of the hockey team, and basketball player Bryant Jefferson of Palo Alto, Calif.

These two were selected for their all-around excellence throughout the late fall and early winter, culminating in perfect 4.0 grade point averages for both young men, as well as their stellar performances and

leadership on the ice and the court.

Bridgton Academy’s Triple Threat Award winners need to effectively combine athletic pursuits with academic performance, and Bryant Jefferson delivered Bryant Jefferson Corey Splaine on both fronts.

This week’s contests at Bridgton Academy: When asked for a nomiFriday, Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m. at Chalmers Ice Arena, nation, Coach Lesure said, “He is all business on and Bridgton Academy hockey vs. Walpole Express.

Saturday, Feb. 16, 12 p.m., at Chalmers Ice Arena, off the court. In coachspeak, he always ‘does his job,’ Bridgton Academy hockey vs. East Coast Spartans.

Sunday, Feb. 17, 2 p.m., Memorial Gym, Bridgton ‘puts the team first’ and WOLVERINE, Page 5B Academy basketball vs. Northfield Mount Hermon.

(Continued from Page 1B) are Bridgton alumni from graduating classes spanning over half a century.”

With a national search underway for Bridgton’s next director of Admission, assistant dean of School Sven Cole has stepped in to fill this role in the interim.

“Chris has done an excellent job working with the IA team to lay the

groundwork for the Class of 2020,” Cole said. “I am stepping in to support and sustain the momentum that the team has developed; my job as interim is really to keep things going in the good direction that Chris has already charted for the school.”

The Academy hopes to name its next director of Admission by early March,

(Continued from Page 1B) as well as an Honorable Mention Art Portfolio.

As a recipient of the Honorable Mention Award, Zhu was invited to exhibit his photography portfolio at the Maine College of Art and attend the reception on Friday, Feb. 2.

“I like to get myself out there and out of my comfort zone,” says Julian Zhu. “I’m always trying to improve my skills and it’s important to have professional judges reviewing your work since they have an angle others

don’t. It’s not exactly what I hoped to achieve at the contest, but it is still good to get more constructive criticism and make changes for next time.”

When asked what Zhu’s next steps were, he said he was reviewing more professional art photography books to get a sense of light vs. dark, themes, angles and other components that make a great photo stand out. He also replied with: “Besides, I still have an important job here at FA taking all the sports and

BA duo honored for excellence

coordination with the rest of the Performance Staff to develop an industry leading performance system.”

Campbell will travel with the team throughout the season and monitor the program, while developing individual programs based on the needs of the Mets’ roster.

A goalie on the Bridgton Academy hockey team in 2009-10, Campbell received his bachelor’s degree from Bridgewater State University. He returned to Bridgton Academy for his

Rob Campbell as BA assistant hockey coach, 2014

internship in 2014, and went on to earn his master’s degree from Lindenwood University.

Chris Webb headed to Conn. with an anticipated start date of July 1.

“Between now and then, I will be working hand in hand with our staff to not only enroll the Class of 2020 but to have the office ready to go for its new leader,” Cole added.

The position is a particularly challenging one in that an entire new school of students must be enrolled each

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year. But, as Webb shares it is also a role filled with incredible satisfaction.

“My work with students and their families, as well as the friendships I have developed across campus and beyond, have all made me into the person I am today,” Webb said. “My experience here has helped shape the decisions I make, how I communicate with others, and the guidance that I am able to share with students and parents.”

“I look at my time in North Bridgton much like how many of our alumni and some of our students hopefully see it,” Webb added. “This has been a transformative experience for me.”

(Continued from Page 2B) of James Carty and Dr. Deanna Carty of Sweden, and is a 2018 graduate of Fryeburg Academy. She is a first-year student at Bates.

Madison Olivia Day of Hiram has been recognized on the Dean’s List at Norwich University for the fall 2018 semester.

Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians.

Gavriella King of Raymond, Class of 2019 psychology major, and Anna Laprise of Raymond, Class of 2020 government major, have been named to the Connecticut College Dean’s High Honors list.

Kayleen Fellows of Harrison is participating in a St. Lawrence University (Canton, N.Y.) off-campus study abroad program during the spring 2019 semester. Kayleen is a member of the Class of 2020 and is majoring in environmental studiesmathematics and statistics. Kayleen attended Oxford Hills High School. She is participating in St. Lawrence University’s Kenya Semester Program.

Nicholas Wandishin of Casco has been named to the Champlain College in Burlington, Vt. Dean’s List for the fall 2018 semester. Nicholas is majoring in Management & Innovation. Students on the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the semester.

Katharine Rolph of Casco, M.S. Vocational Rehabilitation, Lake Region High School, graduated in December 2018 from University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wis. Lauren Jakobs of Naples, Class of 2022, is one of 493 students named to the Assumption College (Worcester, Mass.)

Dean’s List for the fall 2018 semester. Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester to be included on the prestigious list, which is announced at the completion of the fall and spring semesters.

Julia Rand of Raymond, majoring in Exercise Science at Ithaca College (N.Y.), was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2018 semester.

Matthew Boros of Stow has been named to Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s fall 2018 Dean’s List. Matthew is a member of the Class of 2020, majoring in actuarial mathematics. The criteria for the WPI Dean’s List differs from that of most other universities as WPI does not compute a grade point average (GPA). Instead, WPI defines the Dean’s List by the amount of work completed at the “A level” in courses and projects.

Mitchell Lisowski of Harrison has been named to the University of Connecticut’s 2018 fall Dean’s List. Criteria used for compiling Dean’s Lists includes 12 or more calculable credits taken in the semester, rank in upper 25th percentile in school or college, earned a minimum semester grade point average of 3.000, no grade below a C, including the actual letter grade awarded in any pass/fail course taken, in the semester.

Brianna Warren of Casco has been named to the University of Hartford (Conn.) Dean’s List for fall 2018.

Annelise Bergstrom of Naples and Patrick Carty of Sweden have been named to the Emmanuel College (Boston, Mass.) Dean’s List for the fall 2018 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester.

UNH Dean’s List The following students have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire for the fall 2018 semester: Tanner Crockett of Sebago with Highest Honors; Reese Greaney of Fryeburg with Highest Honors; and Katelyn Dudley of Raymond with Highest Honors.

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Raiders look to solve Cats

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Sedge Saunders knows his Raiders are capable of knocking off high-level teams.

In the FA win column are the names Cape Elizabeth, Wells and Yarmouth.

Now, the Raiders need to add York Saturday night. Or, it’s season over.

Fryeburg Academy (7-11) heads to the Class A South quarterfinals at the Portland Expo at 8:30 p.m. against the secondseeded Wildcats (15-3).

The Wildcats defeated the Raiders twice during the regular season, 61-50 and 60-37. The Raiders played the Cats tough in the first quarter, but York made its move with a 13-7 and 15-7 run in the second period.

So, what will the Raiders need to do to upset the Cats?

“We’ve got to control the pace of the game and take care of the ball. York is an explosive team with athletes who can shoot the three and make plays in the open court,” Coach Saunders said. “They also have good WHAT WILL IT TAKE? For the Raiders to upset the depth, but if we force consecond-ranked York Wildcats will be a strong effort from tested shots and keep them senior guard Oscar Saunders.

(Photo by Julian Zhu) off the boards, it works in

our favor.”

In the first game, York’s Teagan Hynes knocked down five 3-pointers and William MacDonald had two treys.

FA countered with a huge shooting night by Nate Knapp, who scored a gamehigh 17 points, which featured five 3-pointers.

“We are going back to the basics this week, focusing on being fundamentally sound. We also are putting in a few things that put our guys in situations that will hopefully play to our strengths,” Coach Saunders added.

Coach also hopes to have a guest speaker talk to his club, while doing some activities “to keep it fun.”

While it has been somewhat of a rollercoaster season for the Raiders, Coach Saunders is pleased that his club returns to the playoffs.

“Yes, very proud of this group. They faced some adversity this year and responded like champions.

We were shorthanded at times. We lost a starter before the season started, but these guys never made excuses.

They won some big games this year — Cape, Yarmouth

Can FA defense sting Leavitt?

PRESSURE AND MORE PRESSURE, as applied by Brooke Emery and Maddie Darling, will be a key for the Raiders tonight against Leavitt. (Photo by Julian Zhu)

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — On paper, this was the playoff matchup the Raiders hoped to see.

Now, Fryeburg Academy needs to take care of business tonight at Wadsworth Arena at 6:30 p.m.

The Raiders (4-14) will host the Class A South prelim against ninth-seed Leavitt (5-13). The game was moved to tonight due to Wednesday’s snowstorm.

The winner advances to the quarterfinals against topranked Greely (18-0).

It’s been a turnaround season for the Raider girls, who learned some tough lessons a year ago while going winless, to being a formidable group that earned a home playoff date by knocking of rival Lake Region.

Half of the Raiders’ wins came against Leavitt — 41-30 and 48-37, which

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Kaylee Emery had a big night, scoring a team-high 17 points as FA snapped a 10-game losing streak.

“We played to our strengths, which was our pressure defense and were able to force many turnovers (42),” FA Coach Coreen Eccleston said.

“We controlled the tempo of the game and looked to get to the rim. Kaylee was a major part of our offense that game. She made her first few drives with contact, which I think gave her the confidence to keep attacking and finishing strong.”

It was a good night for FA’s post players as Sierra Lyman chipped in 10 points and Maddie Darling added nine points.

Players to watch for Leavitt are Kayleigh Gilbert, who netted 11 points in the first meeting, and Taylor White, who tossed in a game-high 18 points in the second outing.

• The Raiders look to bounce back from the regular season finale loss to Greely, 75-41. The Rangers jumped to a 22-7 lead and pushed the lead to 38-13 at the half. FA actually outscored Greely in the third, 20-19.

Sierra Lyman was high FA scorer with 12 points.

Other scorers: Kaylee Emery 10, Merys Carty 5, Tina LeBlanc 4, River Lusky 4, Maddie Darling 3, Kayrin Johnson 2 and Brooke Emery 1.

T&F: Attitude is big key

With their “can do, coach” attitudes, Abigail Hewes and Silvia Sanchez represent the type of student-athlete that lured Kevin McDonald into the coaching ranks.

“Both these athletes are a dream to work with,” Fryeburg Academy’s indoor track & field coach said.

“Every workout is met with a positive attitude.”

Hard work and positive attitude landed both Raiders into the upcoming Class B State Meet to be held on Saturday at noon at Bates College in Lewiston.

Coach McDonald and his Raiders traveled to Gorham Friday for the Western Maine Conference Championships.

The FA girls finished ninth overall with 28 points, while the FA boys were shutout, due in part to injury (the squad’s top sprinter, Isaak McKenny was unable to TRACK, Page 5B

and Wells — I don’t think we’ve ever beaten all those teams in the same season.

What I like most about this team is that these are really

good kids. They represent the school with class and they have a mutual respect for each other. The seniors RAIDERS, Page 5B

Alpine racing times Western Maine Conference Championships at Shawnee Peak, Feb. 6 Girls’ Giant Slalom Standings: Fryeburg Academy 36, Yarmouth 41, Lake Region 50, Greely 51, Cape Elizabeth 76, Freeport 86, Gray-NG no score Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 39.57 43.15 1:22.72 1. Brooke Juneau, FA 2. Paige Davis, LR 41.11 43.09 1:24.20 43.10 45.04 1:28.14 4. Abigail Novia, FA 8. Alli Vogel, LR 46.22 47.12 1:33.34 15. Abigail Winterbottom, FA 46.08 54.03 1:40.11 48.91 54.04 1:42.95 16. Olivia Krug, FA 18. Emma Cole, LR 50.10 54.73 1:44.83 50.52 54.81 1:45.33 20. Willow Carter, FA 22. Rene Carver, LR 52.19 54.86 1:47.05 23. Olivia Burford, FA 52.23 57.99 1:50.22 53.62 58.69 1:52.31 25. Lillian Nylin, FA 26. Mia Frank, FA 55.02 57.37 1:52.39 55.90 1:00.50 1:56.40 31. Beatriz Gabilondo, FA Girls’ Slalom Standings: Fryeburg Academy 34, Yarmouth 36, Greely 55, Freeport 71, Cape Elizabeth 78, Gray-NG no score, Lake Region no score (need four skiers to finish/score) Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Brooke Juneau, FA 48.16 53.19 1:41.35 3. Abigail Novia, FA 50.59 54.93 1:45.52 4. Paige Davis, LR 52.11 55.24 1:47.35 7. Alli Vogel, LR 55.87 59.21 1:55.08 14. Abigail Winterbottom, FA 1:02.73 1:06.03 2:08.76 16. Willow Carter, FA 1:05.90 1:06.92 2:12.82 19. Olivia Krug, FA 1:02.43 1:11.53 2:13.96 22. Emma Cole, LR 1:07.66 1:17.22 2:24.88 1:12.97 1:21.81 2:34.78 25. Olivia Burford, FA 26. Mia Frank, FA 1:15.88 1:26.18 2:42.06 31. Beatriz Gabilondo, FA 1:19.93 1:28.69 2:48.62 32. Lillian Nylin, FA 1:19.91 1:34.10 2:54.01 Boys’ Giant Slalom Standings: Cape Elizabeth 15, Yarmouth 52, Greely 63, Freeport 71, Lake Region 87, Gray-NG 127, Fryeburg Academy 134 Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Logan Davis, LR 38.59 39.47 1:18.06 12. Matthew Gunther, FA 44.87 42.13 1:27.00 42.95 45.04 1:27.99 15. Brandon Beadnell, LR 20. Casey Berger, LR 43.43 45.65 1:29.08 27. Andrew Turner, FA 44.97 47.27 1:32.24 43. Ian Jacobson, FA 49.19 53.89 1:43.08 51. Jonathan Boos, LR 52.07 56.28 1:48.35 52. Danali Jensen, FA 52.92 56.40 1:49.32 53. Lucien Wallace, LR 55.77 55.65 1:51.42 57. Dana Hamlin, FA 53.61 58.11 1:51.72 59. Julias Schreeder, FA 55.27 58.24 1:53.51 68. Aaron Zakon, FA 1:01.26 1:03.27 2:04.53 71. Jacob Gilmore, LR 1:09.38 1:13.98 2:23.36 Boys’ Slalom Standings: Cape Elizabeth 42, Yarmouth 49, Greely 52, Freeport 56, Gray-NG 72, Lake Region 92, Fryeburg Academy 117 Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Killian Lathrop, CE 43.88 45.57 1:29.45 2. Logan Davis, LR 44.84 47.21 1:32.05 8. Matthew Gunther, FA 49.98 53.54 1:43.52 11. Brandon Beadnell, LR 52.72 57.00 1:49.72 24. Andrew Turner, FA 57.30 59.57 1:56.87 30. Casey Berger, LR 1:01.07 1:04.06 2:05.13 39. Ian Jacobson, FA 1:06.19 1:09.26 2:15.45 46. Julias Schreeder, FA 1:13.54 1:16.06 2:29.60 49. Jonathan Boos, LR 1:12.11 1:20.57 2:32.68 54. Aaron Zakon, FA 1:21.41 1:24.32 2:45.73 60. Jacob Gilmore, LR 1:33.22 1:40.04 3:13.26 DNF 1:14.26 — Lucien Wallace, LR — Dana Hamlin, FA DNF 1:32.51 — Danali Jensen, FA DNF 1:57.33 Triple C Giant Slalom at Shawnee Peak, Feb. 5 Girls’ Standings: Lake Region Middle School 13, Windham 47, Molly Ockett no score 1st Run 2nd Run Total Racer 1. Ashley Pelletier, LRMS 25.96 27.26 53.22 2. Sam. Winterbottom, MO 27.40 29.23 56.63 3. Lauren Roy, LRMS 28.18 30.10 58.28 4. Caitlin Lees, LRMS 30.35 31.91 1:02.26 5. Lyla Levesque, LRMS 30.46 31.98 1:02.44 7. Aliviah Berry, LRMS 30.99 32.93 1:03.92 9. Reannah Dingley, LRMS 31.43 33.26 1:04.69 34.30 1:07.62 13. Kacey-Jane Clark, MO 33.32 14. Mallory Casavola, LRMS 34.18 36.30 1:10.48 16. Laura Dutton, LRMS 36.80 38.18 1:14.98 17. Brilee Mains, LRMS 36.99 38.73 1:15.72 19. Madelyn McDougall, LR 39.44 41.49 1:20.93 Boys’ Standings: Yarmouth 25, Molly Ockett Middle School 37, Lake Region 38, Windham 39 1st Run 2nd Run Total Racer 1. Zach Vogel, LRMS 25.65 26.28 51.93 4. Hogan Bemis, MO 27.51 28.02 55.53 8. Tyler Dekutoski, MO 28.96 29.89 58.85 9. Alex Freitas, LRMS 29.68 29.43 59.11 10. Ezra Gronlund, LRMS 30.06 30.53 1:00.59 11. Ethan St. Pierre, MO 29.96 30.75 1:00.71 14. Colton McCarthy, MO 30.73 32.78 1:03.51 18. Tyler Rowe, LRMS 32.97 36.02 1:08.99 20. Corbin Blake, MO 34.93 35.44 1:10.37 22. Griffin Duigan, LRMS 33.18 38.08 1:11.26 23. Gabe Grace, LRMS 35.40 36.05 1:11.45 24. Shougo Sturk, LRMS 36.16 35.57 1:11.73 28. James Colella, MO 37.71 38.53 1:16.24 35. Gideon Slayton, MO 47.34 43.17 1:30.51

Regional sports

February 14, 2019, The Bridgton News, Page 5B

‘Junior’ division girls lead Lakers

SUCCESS AND SMILES — Silvia Sanchez and Caroline Condon share a high five while Casey Kneissler liked her efforts in the shot put. (Photos by Julian Zhu)

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(Continued from Page 4B) compete) and indifference.

“On Monday, I had told the team that I only wanted those that wanted to compete to attend the meet. Many of the boys took advantage of this option. Those that did attend had a great meet and a positive experience,” Coach McDonald said.

Daniel Koo went under 8.00 seconds for the first time racing 7.88 in the 55m dash. Daniel has had a productive year, earning his letter and achieving his goals.

Livia DeVries placed sixth in the 400m dash.

Jenn L’Hommedieu placed sixth in the 55m dash, Paige O’Connell picked up fourth in the shot put, while Casey Kneissler came home in third place in the shot.

The 4x200 relay, which “This relay has a chance we had to replace Jenn due of Jessica Jensen, Abigail to injury, finished seventh. Hewes, Silvia Sanchez and at States to bring home RAIDER, Page 11B The relay was made up Livia DeVries.

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Sprinters Mackenzie Siebert and Leah Plummer will also make the trip to Lewiston Saturday.

As will jumper Paul Vigna and members of three Lake Region relay teams (boys’ 4x200 and 4x800, and girls’ 4x200).

Coming off of the Western Maine Conference Championships held Friday at the University of Southern Maine, a few other Lakers who were “provisional qualifiers” were set to get word yesterday as to whether they too will take part in the Class B State Meet to be held at Bates College, starting at noon.

The Laker girls scored 38 1/3 points to finish eighth at the WMC Championships while the LR boys scored 24 to tie for 10th in the 13-school league meet.

The girls were led by their Junior division (JR) that scored 32 1/3 of their points. Mackenzie Siebert placed second in the 55 meters and third in the 200 meters. Leah Plummer placed second in the 400 meters and tied for fifth in the high jump. She set personal records (PRs) in both events and in her relay split. Leah and Mackenzie ran on the second place 4x200 meter relay with Trinity Attwood and Abby Elsaesser.

Abby PRed earlier in ‘JUNIOR’, Page 11B

Triple Threats: Wolverine excellence

(Continued from Page 3B) gives ‘110 percent.’ He has earned the respect of his teammates and many opposing coaches throughout NEPSAC for his classy, determined approach to the game.”

His perfect 4.0 in the classroom, on the other hand, speaks for itself — Bryant is making the most of his time in North Bridgton.

As Bryant continues to navigate the college selection process, he also continues to impress the entire Bridgton Academy community. He has built relationships throughout the Academy, whether with his teammates, dorm-mates, classmates and the faculty; he’s quickly becoming a young man who will leave a lasting impression on the BA campus.

Corey Splaine came to Bridgton Academy with designs on not just playing hockey, but of making an impact on and off the ice. To say the Saint John’s High School graduate has done that would be an understatement — his 4.0 GPA makes him one of the highest-ranking students on campus, and his performance with the Wolverine hockey team has earned him the assistant captain’s “A” on his number 41 Bridgton Academy sweater.

Bridgton Academy’s Ed Robson ’50 Head Hockey

Coach, Rod Simmons, is more succinct in his praise: “He exemplifies hard work in the classroom and on the ice.”

From the beginning of the season’s annual “Hell Day,” to the team’s lengthy, 35-game season, Splaine has been a stalwart, and has set an example for the rest of the team.

Splaine has been that true “Triple Threat” — his dedication in the classroom and performance on the ice are bolstered by his presence on campus. He was a mainstay of his own segment during BA’s Monday morning chapel meeting sports reports, roving through the Class of 2019 with a live microphone as “Corey in the Crowd,” and he has remained a presence in Cleaves Hall since the opening of school.

As Corey prepares to make his decisions about college — with Babson, Plymouth State and Western New England University topping his list — he continues to excel in the classroom as well as hone his skills between the pipes. For all of these reasons, BA is proud to announce Corey Splaine as one of the two Triple Threat Award winners for Winter 2019.

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Letters Positive growth

To The Editor: It seems the only issue being discussed in Bridgton these days is the proposed hotel. Unfortunately, it also seems to be the source of a lot of vitriol and strained relationships. I am in favor of the hotel, but I refuse to demonize or walk away from friendships over divergent views on this issue.

I believe that Bridgton will benefit greatly from having an in-town hotel. It would be an economic incubator for the town. I have heard people argue that the value of homes on Kennard Street will be negatively impacted by a hotel. In my opinion, the opposite will be the case. After all, if a defunct and decrepit mill does not affect the values negatively, why would a new hotel?

There is so much to do here in the Lake Region in summer — boating, kaya-

king, hiking etc., I don’t believe residents need fear that hotel guests will overrun their beach. But it is a public beach, right? And ours is a tourist-based economy.

Besides, if the hotel were located outside of town, instead of walking to the beach, those guests would drive their vehicles through town and park them, you guessed it, at the beach.

Having the hotel in the center of town is the perfect location. Guests will arrive, park their cars and walk to all that Bridgton has to offer.

If the hotel were a mile or so out of town, guests would be creating far more traffic congestion by driving into town to patronize shops and restaurants. Or they might not come in town at all!

All too often I have heard event venue operators, teen camp owners, parents of campers, and Bridgton Academy guests complain that there is nowhere to stay around Bridgton. Event venue operators are bussing wedding guests back and forth to North Conway!

For these and other reasons I hope that the Bridgton Planning Board will see their way to approve this project.

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Frankly, I feel that if it is rejected there will be no need of the new wastewater treatment system because it will further discourage future development and business interest in Bridgton.

Mick Early Denmark and Bridgton

Strip malls already here

To The Editor: Some people say they are worried about the entryway into town becoming “strip malled” if the proposed Hotel Bridgton project is built in a location outside of downtown, such as on Portland Road (Route 302) where the First and Last Resort is now.

Anyone who has driven, with their eyes open, on Portland Road between Hannaford and Macdonald Motors in the past five years cannot help but notice that it is already “strip malled” — thanks in large part to Main Eco Homes (MEH), the main business of the proposed Hotel Bridgton project applicant. The developer may call them “plazas,” but

those bland, generic constructions containing three or four retail/office units are actually strip malls, and they illustrate the lack of imagination, creativity, and aesthetics inherent in the proposed hotel project and other MEH buildings.

Such structures rightfully belong out of the downtown area, along with the car dealership and the proposed “big box” Hotel Bridgton — like the Microtel on Route 302 heading into North Windham. There is more room outside of town, the roads can easily handle the extra traffic, and there would be fewer water, noise, and parking issues. If built on the outskirts, the project would also not ruin the “traditional New England character” of Bridgton’s downtown, disrupt an established residential neighborhood, or interfere with the busy town beach.

Many other projects “outside the big box,” including a smaller and truly unique “boutique” hotel, are more suitable for the Saunders Mill site. I hope the Planning Board will not allow Bridgton to become inundated with mediocrity like

North Windham. The town and its residents deserve much better than that, and better is possible if good judgement, aesthetic sensitivity, and careful planning are employed.

Perri Black Bridgton and Sweden

knowledge, and enterprise to set himself this goal with such clearly-defined steps to its realization.

I have no doubt about his success!

Respectfully, Alice Darlington South Casco

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Is there a doctor in the house?

To The Editor: Once again, Liam Opie impressed all who attended his presentation on Saturday at the Caswell Conservancy Center with his knowledge of U.S. history and his passion for honoring eight Union veterans of the Civil War, buried in Ridge Cemetery in Bridgton, with a monument commemorating their service as well as new stones for their individual graves.

His presentation included dates, facts, a timeline for the project to be completed, and pictures of the monument design with explanations of the engraving placements.

It gives me great hope for the future of this country that a young man, a senior at Lake Region High School, has such self-possession,

To The Editor: Kudos to Publisher and Editor Wayne Rivet for last week’s reporting on Pondicherry Group member Rob Slattery’s talk to the Bridgton-Lakes Region Rotary Club (“Group suggests hospital’s sale,” 2/7/19).

As a patient at the former Bridgton Internal Medicine, now Bridgton Primary Care, I’m sure I’ve not been alone in wondering what the heck has been going on with all the medical staff migration at Bridgton Hospital and its primary care affiliate doctor’s offices. Slattery laid it out plainly — and made a compelling case for LETTERS, Page 7B

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22. Contrary conjunction 23. Withdraw, like Ukraine from Soviet Union 26. Sweet Madeira wine 30. *”Green Book” nominee 31. Completely lacking 34. Clip contents 35. Like pleasant winter day 37. Charge carrier 38. Food between meals 39. Relating to ear 40. Religious split 42. *”BlacKkKlansman” nominee 43. Sweet treat 45. *Paths to glory 47. One or some 48. Wharton’s “The House of ____” 50. Shipping hazard 52. *T’Challa, a.k.a. Black ____ 54. Arranges into categories 55. One with pants on fire?

56. Japanese stringed instrument 59. *Nominations for “A Star Is Born” (2018) 60. *Olivia Colman’s royal character 61. Discharge 62. Fill to excess 63. Casual attire 64. *”The ____ Emperor,” winner of 9 Oscars DOWN 1. “Can you ____ it, man?”

2. Schiller’s address to joy 3. *The Oscars show is filled with it, informal 4. Tranquil 5. Seductive beauties 6. Tire in the trunk 7. Say it isn’t so 8. *Ryan Gosling’s role 9. *Former American ____ and best supporting actress winner 10. Emmet Brickowski’s brick 11. *Robinson in “The Graduate” 13. King’s order 14. Run ____ of the law 19. Red, as in healthy complexion 22. *”The ____ and the Beautiful,” winner of 5 Oscars 23. Heidi’s shoe 24. Fill with optimism 25. Locomotive hair

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Opinion & Comment

February 14, 2019, The Bridgton News, Page 7B

The Reading Life

by Peter Bollen Contributing Writer

Interview with Albert Einstein

‘Timeless’ interviews are the actual responses from an author to a number of questions posed over the years. The following are responses in Einstein’s own words from a series of interviews and commentary.* Albert Einstein (1879-1955), eminent scientist and groundbreaking physicist, is regarded as one of the world’s greatest minds and has been associated with the Theory of Relativity. Einstein was also known to be a noted humanitarian who often sought to speak out against anti-Semitism.

In his own words, Einstein responds to timeless questions posed to him over time.

Q: I understand you had a different time immigrating to America from an oppressive Germany.

AE: I must redeem my promise to say something about my impressions of this country. That it is not easy to take up the attitude of impartial observer when one is received with such kindness and undeserved respect as I have been in America.

Q: What have you observed about the peoples of America?

AE: Knowledge and justice are ranked above wealth and power by a large section of the human race. My experience teaches me that this idealistic outlook is particularly prevalent in America, which is decried as a singularly mateEINSTEIN, Page 9B

Tree Talk Guest Column

by Robert Fogg

Roadside tree maintenance

You’ve probably noticed that trees around the edge of your yard often grow inward, toward the light and open space. Trees along the roadways also tend to grow inward, toward the street, causing poor visibility and safety hazards.

Often, they also take on a natural lean, which is never ideal for any tree. Later, when the tree dies, it naturally falls toward the street. We’ve all pulled up to an intersection at some point, only to find poor visibility of oncoming traffic due to trees and brush. In the summer, deciduous tree limbs, weighted down with heavy leaves, can hide street signs and block visibility.

In winter, trees and limbs, weighted down with heavy ice and snow can hang down into the travel lane, slapping school busses and plow trucks as they pass by.

Your driveway or camp road is also vulnerable to limbs and brush, growing inward, threatening to damage your car or block you in. Winter is a great time to do roadside tree maintenance. During summer months, most tree companies are “right out straight” tending to seasonal camp owners and locals alike, but winter poses many obstacles to doing residential tree services. Roadside trees are easily accessible in winter and local tree companies are usually more apt to “work a deal” at that time of year to keep their crews working.

So, this might be a good time to take a closer look at the trees along your driveway, your camp road or your town road to see if they need any work. Happy winter.

Robert Fogg is general manager of Q-Team Tree Service in Naples and is also a licensed arborist. He can be reached at RobertFogg@Q-Team.com or 6933831.

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Forty nine happy kids

To The Editor: The Naples Community Resource Council would like to send out a heartfelt THANK YOU to our community members for their overwhelming support during our 2018 Christmas 4

SIGN OF APPRECIATION — Recently, Uptown Cruizahs Car Club members presented an appreciation plaque at the New Balance Factory Store in Oxford, in appreciation for allowing the club to hold their annual car show at that location. The plaque was received and greatly appreciated by New Balance employees Aiko Castonguay (left) and Geri Linscott (right). Uptown Cruizahs Club members on hand were (left to right): Bill Reynolds, Garry Allen and Dan Tripp. If you’re interested in becoming a member, please feel free to contact Dan Tripp at 890-8778.

No stones to mark their graves

Though it was still very cold last weekend, I felt the hope of spring and I’m not sure why. Maybe it was the angle of the sun, the heat from which was melting snow and ice even when air temperature was below freezing. As I ran along the waterfront at Bug Light Park Sunday morning there was no activity in Portland Harbor. Only one ferry to Peaks Island was moving and that had docked by the time I began. There was a quiet I seldom perceive when I’m down there. Very few people were stirring, only a couple dog owners out for a walk.

It was cold, but the air wasn’t moving and the sun felt warm on my face. Nice.

That hope of spring is an ancient thing for people in northern climes. I just booked my fourth trip to Ireland, the land of my ancestors, which is amply sprinkled with prehistoric stone formations everywhere on the island going back five millennia. No one knows for sure who built them but archaeologists are slowly piecing bits of evidence together indicating many if not most of the curious structures are oriented according to the solar calendar — to confirm that yes, the sun is higher each day and spring will come again. People around the world are familiar with Stonehenge, which is the largest of countless other stone circles all over the British Isles and the Atlantic coast of France, and into the Baltic as well.

Front Row Seat

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Human remains, sometimes cremated, have also been found around these stones in Ireland. Some formations are enormous, like Newgrange in the Boyne River Valley which predates Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. We don’t know for sure who built Newgrange, but whoever those people were, they were skilled at working in stone. As with Stonehenge, they moved stone from many kilometers away to build it and we don’t understand how they did so. Unlike Stonehenge, Newgrange (and two other huge mounds near it) was also a passage tomb built with corbeled stones and covered with still more stones to make a tumulus covering more than an acre. Like Stonehenge, it was oriented to sunsets on STONES, Page 8B

Great Black Hawk gone home

By Mary Jewett Last year, the citizens of this great nation had the privilege to host a special guest. An ambassador of sorts, he represented our friends from south of the border. Some of you may have had the good fortune to see the Great Black Hawk this past fall. This amazing bird flew way off course last spring and was the first documented visit of his species to these United States. He blew through Texas in early spring and wasn’t spotted again until he appeared in York, Maine, in August.

I was asked several times by various friends if I was going to view the bird, but I did not. I have observed Great Black Hawks in my travels to South and Central America, so I didn’t have a burning need to see this one.

My feelings changed as fall progressed into winter.

The staying power of this hawk was amazing. After every storm or cold snap, I found myself checking the interwebs for word that he was still around. Finally, on a cold winter day in December, I found myself wandering around Deering Oaks Park looking for the famous bird. He was immediately spotted and birders and photographers flocked around. I started talking to the person next to me, who had traveled from Ohio to see the hawk. People from all over the country came to Portland to catch a glimpse.

It was incredible. He was incredible. He was a juvenile and the streaky feathers on his chest were beautiful. His long legs, with very little feather coverage, made him Kids program.

With the donations of food, clothing, toys, and financial support received from so many throughout the season, 49 Naples children were given a great Christmas. We would like to thank the following for their continuous support: P&K Sand and Gravel; Hancock Lumber; MSAD 61

Transportation Department; Better Homes and Garden Real Estate; Evergreen Credit Union; Peter Rabbit Preschool; American Legion Post 155; Oriental Lodge #13 Bridgton; The Umbrella Factory; Edes Falls Sewing Circle; Naples Lions Club; Causeway Dairy Bar; Lake Region Vocational Center; Scouts of America; Crosswalk Outreach; Naples Town Office Staff; Naples Postal Service; and all the other individuals who showed support for our community.

Thank you and Happy 2019!

Connie Madura, director, Naples Holiday Baskets Community Resource Council of Naples

Monstrosity

NAILED IT — Fair coordinator Tammy Buonomo, of Fryeburg, said, “This might be my go-to event ‘cause it is inside and I love it.” Buonomo, who sells Color Street nail polish, was one of about 30 vendors at the Happy Hearts Day Fair held in the Naples Gymnasium on Saturday.

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To The Editor: Turned on the TV a few days ago and thought for some reason the channel had been changed to the Svengoolie B-grade horror movie channel. There was this ghoul surrounded by a gaggle of hags and witches jumping around him. But putting on my glasses, it turned out it was Governor

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look like a chicken strutting around on the ground, stopping to pick at a dead squirrel here and there. He was the perfect guest, keeping the rat population down while flying around, and making sure everyone got a good look. I visited twice and he was so easy to find each time. It was fantastic.

There was a lot of concern early in the winter that it would be too cold for this southern species. However, after some cold snaps and storms it seemed that he would be able to survive. But that turned out to be a false hope.

In January, after an ice storm, a passerby discovered the Great Black Hawk on the ground, unable to walk. Several volunteers stepped up to bring the hawk to Avian Haven, HAWK, Page 9B Cuomo and the gaggle were Pro-Choice supporters, all celebrating the new New York abortion law. Thinking about the reason for the celebration, I realized my first conclusion WAS correct.

There have been a lot of comparisons of the Trump administration to Hitler and the Nazis. Well, when you consider that Hitler only killed an estimated six million Jews, which included approximately 1.5 million children, while Pro-Choice supported the termination of 58 million unborn children since the passage of Roe vs Wade, I think the Pro-Choice group wins the Nazi prize. What I find particularly interesting is ProChoice, in their parades and placards talk about abortion and women’s health.

But most doctors would say that having an abortion is much more dangerous to a woman’s health, even when performed by a surgeon, than carrying the baby to term. So, women’s health?

Political baloney.

The key to accepting the legality of abortion has always been that a human embryo is not a baby, not human. Indeed, the dictionary defines abortion

as the ending of pregnancy due to the removing of an embryo or fetus before it can survive outside the uterus. (Interestingly, the synonym it gives for abortions is “monstrosity.” How appropriate.) But the latest law in New York and proposed bill in Virginia do not pertain to abortions because they deal with a viable infant. Virginia’s bill would allow the mother to make the abortion decision as the baby is being born.

The doctor would place the newborn on a table, “keeping it comfortable,” and discuss if terminating the newborn should be the next step. Clearly we are not talking about aborting an embryo who cannot survive. We are talking about murdering a child.

Think about how you would react if you learned your neighbor’s pet Labrador had puppies and because the neighbor didn’t want to deal with them, took each one as it was born, walked into the kitchen, and placed each puppy in the garbage disposal. You would probably feel disgusted. Why doesn’t doing this termination of a human LETTERS, Page 9B

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No stones mark their graves

On My Corner

the solstices.

Other stones the size of automobiles are arranged all around Newgrange and inscribed with spirals and concentric circles the meanings of which no one knows. When I visited there I was told by officials on site that they were close to an understanding and a report would be issued within months.

I’ve been waiting 10 years and there’s been no report.

There are similar concentric circle designs carved into stones on the Isle of Doagh on the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal, which is the northernmost part of Ireland. When I was there on my first trip, I wasn’t aware of those stones, but I’ll be spending several days on Inishowen again because it’s the land of the McLaughlins where my great-grandfather was born. I’ll be sure to look for them this time.

My great-grandfather, James, whom I never knew, was born in a little village called Cloontagh but he emigrated to Boston from the nearby Isle of Doagh. My brother Paul and his girlfriend will be with us for a few days. He’s going to Scotland first and we’ll meet up in Donegal after he flies in from Edinburgh. It’s his first trip to Europe.

After Paul flies back to America, my wife and I will head south to County Cork where other branches of my family originated — the Sullivans and Mahoneys, also on my father’s side. I’ve discovered where and when some married

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and where and when some died, so if I have time maybe I can find their homes. Maybe not, though, because they were Roman Catholic and, as such, they wouldn’t likely have inherited real property since it was illegal for a Catholic to own property in Ireland until 1792. They were born in the early 1800s.

On the way south from Donegal to Cork I can pass through Limerick where John Fitzgerald, great-great-grandfather on my mother’s side was born July 4, 1836. That information should be specific enough to perhaps find data on his parents, Patrick and Catherine, about whom I know nothing but their names. The further back I go the more names there are, but records become harder to find so perhaps I will reach dead ends during this trip. Knowing a few things about my ancestors who lived and died there will help me feel connected to the land as I explore.

The ancestors I’ve learned of so far were all poor. The McLaughlins couldn’t afford stones to mark their graves in Donegal and I may not find any for the Sullivans or Mahoneys in Cork, either. However, I will see plenty of the standing stone circles erected 5,000 years ago to mark passing seasons and the graves of more distant ancestors.

They’re everywhere.

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

Healthy economy requires low taxes, low debt, smart budgeting

By Rep. H. Sawin Millett Republicans are anxiously awaiting the release of Governor Mills’ first state budget. We hope that it fulfills the governor’s repeated promise, that it will provide “sustainable” funding for the massive expansion of health insurance, especially for single, able-bodied, childless adults, without containing new taxes.

Before the details are released, it is important to reflect on where we are today and how Governor LePage and Republicans have put Maine in the strongest economic position it has seen in decades.

In 2010, Maine was teetering on the brink of financial ruin. As the incoming Commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, I vividly remember the challenges that the new administration faced. Governor LePage inherited an $800 million budget shortfall from his predecessor. Medicaid had a biennial budget deficit of more than $200 million, and our state owed the hospitals $750 million.

Governor Mills begins her term with Medicaid on sustainable financial footing; it has not run a shortfall in years, and we no longer owe hospitals money. Republican leadership resulted in a $1 billion turnaround.

Maine now has a record high number of businesses, record high worker participation and record low unemployment. Wages have risen, fewer people are on welfare and we have fewer children living in poverty.

Our Budget Stabilization Fund (‘Rainy Day fund’) has a record level balance of $272.9 million, equal to 8% of Annual General Fund expenditures, a ratio better than the average among AAA credit-rated states. This is important in case there is a future economic downturn, Through hard work and a commitment to living within

taxpayer means, Republicans delivered to Governor Mills a robust, growing economy, money in the bank, low debt and a sound state budget.

We must maintain a healthy economy that reaches even more people, including working families and much of rural Maine. It is critical that we: (1.) Avoid tax or fee increases. Lower taxes have produced more revenue for the state budget. The most recent general revenue forecast by the Revenue Forecasting Committee (the Rep. H. Sawin Millett 2020-2021 biennium), has been revised upward by $263.2 million (3.52 percent).

This is another example of how our economy has greatly improved over the last eight years.

(2.) Ensure that Medicaid expansion for single, ablebodied, childless adults has a sustainable funding source that doesn’t take resources from Maine’s truly needy.

Taking one-time monies from the $21 million tobacco cessation fund is not wise or sustainable, especially in the face of a youth vaping epidemic. We must also recognize that the federal match continually declines, requiring additional Maine taxpayer resources in future years; (3.) Live within our means by setting priorities, so that BUDGET, Page 10B

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The Casco Selectboard will hold a public hearing at the Casco Community Center, 940 Meadow Road, Casco, Maine, on February 26, at 7:00 p.m., to review an application for a malt, spirituous and vinous liquor license by Point Sebago, located at 261 Point Sebago Road, and Top of the Hill Café, Casco, Maine.

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The Board of Selectpersons will hold a meeting on February 25, 2019, 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 Jeffrey and Victoria Toole.

2. An application for an Automobile Junkyard and Recycling Permit, submitted by Stuart Automotive LLC, located at 214 Casco Rd. Public welcome.

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The Naples Board of Appeals will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: 1.) An Administrative Appeal submitted by Bruce and Mary Kate Spainhour regarding preliminary approval of a Major Subdivision (Brandy Crossing Subdivision) for property found on Tax Map U24, Lot 1. This meeting was originally set for November 27, 2018, but was postponed.

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This court has reviewed the motion of the plaintiff for service by alternate means.

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Board of Selectmen, Planning Board & Ordinance Review Committee The Board of Selectmen, the Planning Board and Ordinance Review Committee will hold a Public Hearing on February 25, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Buildings located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: Codification of the Land Use Ordinances Sign Ordinance Aquatic Plant Ordinance Revised Chimney Ordinance Revised Shoreland Zoning Ordinance with removal of signs Copies of proposed changes and a copy of the new codification are located on our website at www.townofnaples.org, or may be obtained at our offices during normal business hours. Public welcome.

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The deadline for a federal budget agreement is Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 and it looks like there might not be a deal forthcoming, so we are facing another government shutdown. Another “Perils of Pauline” moment for the country brought to you by those incompetents in Washington, D.C. A 2015 poll showed the U.S. Congress had an 11 percent approval rating. They have given us a $22 trillion national debt, annual budget deficits in the hundreds of billions of dollars and, while going from photo op to photo op, have blissfully ignored the explosion of the outstanding student loan debt of $1.52 trillion, with a default rate of 11.5 percent. The latest impasse is over border security.

Another one of those bipartisan Congressional groups is meeting to come up with a compromise to fund the border wall. One of the negotiators, U.S. Senator John Tester (D-MT), was asked a question by Chris Wallace of FoxNews about one of the issues — the limitation on detention bed space — and answered that they want to “make sure the southern border is secure.” He said again, at the end of the interview: “Make sure the border is secure.”

I don’t want to call anyone a liar; but let’s just say they are mightily skilled in the subtle art of purposeful dissembling.

A few days later we heard that the negotiations were stalled and going nowhere because of the insistence by the Democrats that detention beds for internal enforcement be limited to 16,500. Let me explain this issue.

The Border Patrol is responsible for enforcement from the borders and 100 miles into the country. As an example, the closest point from Bridgton to the Canadian border is just about Pittsburg, N.H. so that area is within the jurisdiction of the Border Patrol. You may have read about the liberals/progressives getting their knickers in a knot over the Border Patrol stopping buses to ask riders about their citizenship. That was all within 100 miles of the border.

Anything else (the vast majority of the country) is under the jurisdiction of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). There are branches within ICE that handle various aspects of enforcement. During the Obama administration, ICE was focused on apprehending criminal aliens, thus leaving the non-criminal illegal aliens alone. Actually, they are all criminals, but the ones ICE was focusing on were the convicted murderers, rapists, drug dealers, etc. When ICE apprehends criminal aliens they have to detain them until they can be deported, thus the need for detention bed space.

When you consider that, as of last Sunday, ICE has a total of 48,747 aliens in custody, as reported in the Lewiston Sun Journal, you can understand the preposterous demand by the Democrats for a 16,500 limitation on bed space. This would, in effect, be putting ICE out of business, which is supported by politicians Kirsten Killibrand (D-NY) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), among many others.

When the Democrats like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi say they are opposed to walls but “support border security,” they are just putting a fig leaf, and a very thin one at that, over their open border positions.

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The type of action is Declaratory Judgment/Quiet Title Action.

Property or credits of the defendant may be affected, which include Property identified as Lovell Tax Map U08, Lot 1.

The name and address of the plaintiff (or attorney), if known: Michael G. Friedman, Esq., P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, Maine 04009.

The Moving Party has demonstrated: 1. Due diligence in attempting to obtain personal service of process prescribed by M.R. Civ. P. 4.

2. The address of the party to be served is: unknown and cannot be ascertained by reasonable diligence.

3. The requested method of service is reasonable calculated to provide actual notice of the pendency of the action to the party to be served and is the most practical manner of effecting notice of the suit.

It is ORDERED that Service be made upon the other party by: Publishing a copy of this Order once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, in the Bridgton News, Bridgton Maine, a newspaper of general circulation in the county or municipality most reasonably calculated to provide actual notice of the pendency of the action AND, if the defendant’s address is known, mailing a copy of this Order as published to that address.

It is FURTHER ORDERED that the party being served appear and serve an answer to the complaint or post-judgment motion to the serving party at the address listed above. The answer must be filed with the court within twenty-one (21) days of service. If service is made by publication in a newspaper, the answer must be filed with the court within forty-one (41) days after the first publication in the newspaper.

Failure to serve an answer will cause judgment by default to be entered, granting relief sought in the motion or complaint.

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The Naples Planning Board will be holding a meeting at 15 Village Green Lane on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. On the agenda: 1.) An application for a Minor Subdivision submitted by John F. Chase, for property found on Tax Map U38, Lots 2-1 & 2-2, to amend the Long Lake Acres Subdivision to create two additional lots.

2.) An application for a Minor Subdivision submitted by John and Karen Thompson to split property found on Tax Map R03, Lot 25, into two lots.

Plans may be viewed online at www.townofnaples.org Public welcome.

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AGENDA CASCO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FEBRUARY 25TH, 2019 CASCO COMMUNITY CENTER 940 MEADOW ROAD 7:00 P.M. 1. Approve Minutes of October 15th, 2018.

2. Colleen Demirs, Trustee of Lake Shore Realty Trust, has filed an application for an Administrative Appeal regarding the issuance of a Permit to allow removal of a tree in the Shoreland Zone to Mark Tomasino on his property known as Map 23, Lot 17, commonly known as 9 Kane Holmes Lane, and located in an LRR Zone.

3. David and Joanna Littlefield have filed an application for variance to allow a 35’ front setback reduction from 50' to 15' and allow a 19' side setback reduction from 25' to 6'. The variance is requested to allow construction of an 8' x 12' wooden storage unit on property known as Map 19, Lot 32, commonly known as 3 Morningside Lane, and located in LRR and Residential Zones.

4. Garrison Consulting, Mathew Winch, & SGC Engineering, Eric Williams, have filed an application for variance to permit a 50' reduction to lot frontage requirement from 150' to 100' for property owned by Spurwink, known as Map 43, Lot 23, located in the Village and LCR Zones, commonly known as 1002 Meadow Road. The portion of the lot requesting variance is wholly located in the Village Zone. This frontage request is made to permit division of lot and sale of one of the newly-created lots to an abutter to be combined with abutter’s existing lot.

5. Kirt Bell has filed an application for a General/ Dimensional Variance to allow a 7.5' reduction of side setbacks from 25' to 17.5' on each side of property known as Map 18, Lot 2, located on Lakewood Road.

The variance is requested to permit a viable building envelope on the property. The property is located in a Residential Zone.

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(Continued from Page 7B) baby bring the same disgust? At the very least the idea of expanding abortions shouldn’t bring on smiles and cheers like I saw on TV. Victor Detmer Harrison

Poland Spring steps up

To The Editor: We wish to thank Poland Spring Bottling Company, a division of Nestlé Waters North America, for their inkind gift of office furnishings for Denmark Historical Society’s archive.

We received a desk, office supplies, and file cabinets for storing our image

and document collections.

With this gift we are able to move forward in safely storing items in the Historical Society collection.

Terry Rhoads, president, Denmark Historical Society Lee Ann Shand, curator, Denmark Historical Society Denmark

In the image of God

To The Editor: I am quite pleased to have a president who stands up for religious values which this country seem to put in the closet. President Trump has free Pastor Andrew Brunson by being tough on Turkey. that is something President Obama should’ve done. But he was sort of weak and probably didn’t care.

President Trump’s administration has defunded

Planned Parenthood, which is very good. President Trump said during the State of the Union Address that the babies are made in the holy image of God, and I applauded him for that. I think Donald Trump is the one Christian conservative Republicans should be supporting in 2020. Yes, what he has said in the past was very wrong and I think he regrets it. Donald Trump is a sinner like everybody else and his sins are as equal as all the others. To God, all sins are equal.

The United States needs to stand up for Israel, and the Trump administration is doing it. The former President Obama stood against Israel. The Democratic Party seems to be going further and further from protecting Israel from neighboring countries. The mother of 33rd President Harry Truman told him when he was a child that it

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was very important to stand up for and protect Israel.

When Truman became president, he did just that; this was the Democratic Party of the 1940s and 1950s. Now the Democrats are so different and extreme that it is certainly not the direction American should take. We need to unite and get good common sense things done.

Not that I can do much but I want you readers to call or write to Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and Congressman Jared Golden to call on members of the party in the House and the Senate.

Please ask them to put aside their dislike for President Trump and get some things done for the good of the United States of America.

Please pray for our nation and turn back to God again.

Time is short, and this country deserves a reckoning for all of its wrongs. Please, out

Timeless interview with Einstein

(Continued from Page 7B) rialistic country.

Q: I understand you have a rather simple lifestyle philosophy.

AE: Each of us is here for a brief sojourn; for the purpose he knows not, though he sometimes thinks he senses it. One knows from daily life that one exists for other people. I am strongly drawn to a frugal life and am often oppressively aware that I am engrossing an undue amount of the labor of my fellow men.

Q: What do you feel about ‘class distinction?’

AE: I regard class distinction as unjustified and, in the last resort, based on force. I also believe that a simple and unassuming life is good for everybody physically and mentally.

Q: Can you enlarge on this philosophy?

AE: The ideals which have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been Kindness, Beauty, and Truth. Without the sense of kinship with men of like mind, without the occupation with the objective world, the eternally unobtainable in the field of art and scientific endeavors, life would have seemed to me empty.

Q: Speak of your ‘political ideal’ if you will.

AE: The trite objects of human efforts — possessions, outward success, luxury — have always seemed to me contemptible. My political ideal is democracy.

Q: You have often spoken up about wealth and its worth regarding humanity.

AE: I’m absolutely convinced that no wealth in the world can help humanity forward, even in the hands of the

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most devoted worker in this cause. The example of great and pure individuals is the only thing that can lead us to noble thoughts and deeds. Can anyone imagine Moses, Jesus, or Gandhi armed with the money-bags of Carnegie?

Q: What is your definition of ‘The Meaning of Life?’

AE: What is the meaning of human life, or, for that matter, of the life of any creature? To know an answer to this question means to be religious. You ask: Does it make any sense, then, to pose this question? I answer: The man who regards his own life and that of his fellow creatures as meaningless is not merely unhappy but hardly fit for life.

Q: You’ve spoken out passionately and have chastised citizens concerning a certain apathy of citizen involvement in the world around them, which seems to fall on deaf ears.

AE: But America is a large country and its peoples have so far not shown much interest in great international problems, among which the problem of disarmament occupies first place today. This must be changed, if only in America’s own interest. The last war [WWII] has shown that there are no longer any barriers between the continents and that the destinies of all countries are closely interwoven. The people of this country must realize that they have a great responsibility in the sphere of international politics.

The part of passive spectator is unworthy of this country and is bound in the end to lead to disaster all round. * Ideas and Opinions, Wing Books, NY (Peter Bollen is a resident of Bridgton who writes an occasional column for The Bridgton News dedicated to books and authors including reviews and news of the book trade. He welcomes comments and suggestions and can be reached at pdboll@roadrunner.com)

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Great Black Hawk gone home

(Continued from Page 7B) a bird rehabilitation center in Freedom. I had worked there as an intern while I was in college and it is an amazing place. I was so happy picturing this bird there, in the infirmary where I spent time with so many different species. The hawk would warm up and spend the rest of the winter with the comfort of caring humans.

But that vision was short-lived. Shortly after his arrival the staff discovered frostbite in his feet. Within days, the extent of the frostbite was evident. Those long, comical, featherless chicken legs were gone. No circulation could be detected. I knew what this meant without being told. This bird had to be euthanized. I have heard from many people saying that they should send it to an education center, keep it alive for people to learn from. But, in my opinion, that is a cruel path to take.

Wild birds, as much as possible, should remain wild.

The few cases of rehabilitated birds kept in captivity that I have witnessed have a good quality of life, despite old injuries. The Great Black Hawk would not have had that kind of life. Without legs he wouldn’t be able to perch or eat by himself. As heart wrenching as it was to read, I agree with the decision to put him out of his misery.

There were also the folks, early on, who advocated for capturing the bird and transporting him south.

Hindsight is, of course, 20/20, but even if we could have foreseen this end, I still wouldn’t have supported this plan. Nature is complicated, and sometimes animals take a wrong turn. Whether it was caused by a storm event or just bad wiring, this amazing bird ended up far away from home. He wasn’t able to figure it out on his own, and I believe that interfering with this very public example of natural selection could have been detrimental to southern populations if he had been reintroduced. Unlike humans, wild animals who stray from the normal path don’t “make it.”

Our Great Black Hawk successfully competed with Red-tailed Hawks and Bald Eagles, and he stoically ignored swarms of paparazzi. But the cold was too much for his long, beautiful legs.

I want to sincerely thank this southern visitor for enriching our lives and waking people up, forcing them to pay attention to the environment and the myriad of creatures living among us.

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(Continued from Page 8B) we focus on the core mission of government and not try to be everything to everybody. “When everything is a priority, nothing is a priority.” We need to ensure that Maine’s most vulnerable citizens are our first priority, (4.) Avoid unnecessary debt that lowers our credit rating and increases our borrowing costs. The State of Maine’s general obligation bond debt is currently $376 million.

Without hearing from the governor, legislators have already submitted over $1.57 billion in new debt requests. New debt requests are increases every day. For the governor’s budget to be sustainable going forward, we must avoid a rapid increase in debt payments and the higher interest costs that will result from a lower credit rating; and (5.) Ensure that all budget decisions are transparent and provide data upon which results can be measured. This is a concern when one party rule is combined with a news media that is now sympathetic rather than skeptical of government decisions. Taxpayers and citizens have a right to know how their money is spent and whether or not it is efficient and effective.

When the governor’s budget is released and moves through the legislative process, it is unclear what level of involvement Republicans will be given. In order to meet the governor’s promise of “One Maine,” Republicans need to be part of the solution.

Republicans will be willing partners in supporting the pro-growth economic and fiscal policies that are producing results for all Mainers. We will oppose a return to the irresponsible practices that left our bills unpaid, our accounts empty, state employees working without pay, taxpayers financially strapped and an economy in ruins.

Going into 2019, our state’s economy and budget is sound because of hardworking Mainers and Republican leadership.

We will work responsibly to make it even stronger.

Rep. H. Sawin Millett (R-Waterford) represents District 71: Norway, Sweden, Waterford and West Paris. He previously served six terms in the Legislature (104-105th and 121-124th) and has a lengthy public service career that includes service on the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and as Governor Paul R. LePage’s commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services.

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HARRISON — The Boxberry School’s Flower Room students (left to right) Aemelia Graves, Cadence Lee, Basil Lee, and Levi Cannon visited Oxford Elementary School last week as part of their learning expedition about school communities.

“Community” is one of the sustainability concepts The Boxberry School is targeting this year. Students were graciously hosted by Jade McGuire’s first grade class and welcomed into their music lesson. Boxberry students gathered information and then shared what they learned to compare and contrast their Boxberry school community with what they found in Oxford. For more information about Boxberry School contact 743-9700, boxberryschool@gmail.com or admin@boxberryschool.org

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3t6x ing. Must have a valid driver’s license. Please send resume to ODD JOBS — By the hour, day, info@rozziemay.org or mail to: week or job. Snow shoveling, RMAA PO Box 1756, Conway, light trucking. Free estimates.

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HarMac Rebar & Steel, a division of H.D. Supply, fabricates reinforcing steel for a wide variety of commercial and industrial applications. Our continued growth has created open positions for dependable year-round employment in our rebar fabrication department, no specific experience necessary. Applicants must be hardworking, dependable, and willing to work safely in a fast-paced production environment. Job requires 40–50 hours per week.

If interested please call or apply in person at 103 Cornshop Road, Fryeburg, ME. 207-935-3531.

TOWN OF BRIDGTON FIRE CHIEF

The Town of Bridgton has an opening for a full-time Fire Chief with a professional background, who has demonstrated success in leading a fire department. The current Chief is retiring effective May 1st.

Applicants must have experience in managing a workforce of approximately 30–40 volunteer firefighters, four (4) fire stations and a minimum of five years management-level experience in a similar size volunteer department; demonstrated knowledge of fire operations and management procedures; instructor training; Firefighter II or higher; National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) certification; experience with municipal budgeting, community relations, staffing, planning and working with other Town Departments.

Interested candidates must submit an application for employment, cover letter, and resume to Jerusha Murray, Executive Secretary, 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009, by Friday, March 1, 2019, by 4:00 p.m. Additional information is available at www.bridgtonmaine.org, or at the Bridgton Town Office.

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DENMARK HOUSE PAINTING — Since 1980. Interior and exterior painting. Free estimates. Call John Mathews 452-2781. tf40 LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER — Rozzie May Animal Alliance, dedicated spay/neuter nonprofit serving N.H. and Maine. Cats $70-$85. Dogs at Conway clinic, starting at $100. Military discounts, N.H./Maine plans. Register online www.RozzieMay.org or call 603-447-1373. tf18

HARRISON — Elegant and upgraded, 1-bedroom apartment with full bath and kitchen. Country location & private. Furnished VEHI­CLES FOR SALE and equipped. $750 per month, non-smoker, no pets. Quiet atWANTED JESUS IS LORD — new and mosphere. This includes internet, used auto parts. National locator. electric and heat. Call 207-415- PLEASE CONSIDER — Most parts 2 days. Good used 9166, please leave message. tf2 donating gently used furniture, cars. Ovide’s Used Cars, Inc., household items and more to Rte. 302 Bridg­ ton, 207-647- BRIDGTON — Small 1-bed- Harvest Hills Animal Shelter.

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To The Editor: People should not litter because then you won’t have a clean environment. People should not litter because then you won’t have clean water to swim in. For example, one time I was going on a trip on summer vacation and we stopped at a place to stay and camp. There was water, and me and my brothers and my sister and my cousins all went running down to the water and the water was black. My youngest brother, Sam, found a skull. Also, the water was all black because of…litter.

People should not litter because it can kill animals.

For example, one time I was reading a book about sharks. People eat sharks, sometimes. They cut one open and inside there were tires, cans, bikes and beer bottles. That is how sharks die, and it is all because of litter.

People should not litter because it can cause a small flood. For example, if you throw cans and bottles, then the water will rise and then

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ter because then you won’t why people should stop lithave clean water to swim in, tering. because it kills animals and Eva Lounsbury because it can cause a flood.

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Buildings and Grounds Team Members Shawnee Peak is seeking Buildings and Grounds team members.

Individuals must be able to work in a customerservice-driven environment.

Duties will include, but are not limited to, general janitorial and light maintenance duties. Snow and ice removal.

This position reports to the Buildings and Grounds Manager. A clean, professional image is required at all times.

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if it rains, it will rise even more and then all the water will spill out. That is a flood.

All because of litter!

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Raider indoor recap (Continued from Page 5B) some hardware,” Coach McDonald said.

Ella Baptista made the finals in the 55m hurdles.

“It was great to see Ella experience this success as she has been working very hard on the hurdles,” the coach noted.

Ella finished in eighth position in the finals.

Sophie Kummer ran a fantastic race in her heat of the 800m. Sophie came into the meet with a best of 2:52.61 and left with a best of 2:47.68. Sophie was chasing the state standard, but just missed it. This performance may lead to a 4x800 relay team at States.

Both Abigail Hewes and Silvia Sanchez had UP AND OVER? Leah Plummer of Lake Region looks to clear the bar dur- incredible performances. ing high jump competition at the University of Southern Maine field house in First, Silvia improved her Gorham.

(Rivet Photo) triple jump by over 2 feet

‘Junior’ division girls pace LR (Continued from Page 5B) the meet in the 55-meter trials and made the finals with Mackenzie. Abby just missed placing in the final with her seventh-place finish.

Emily Colson was the other scorer for the girls.

She held off a late challenge

by Ashleigh Bolduc of Wells in the Senior division (SR) 400 meters to finish third.

Emily then competed in the finals of the triple jump, but was unable to improve upon her seasonal best jump of 29-feet 6-inches from the trials and finished seventh.

Coincidentally, sixth place was Ashleigh Bolduc by 1⁄2 inch.

Five boys and three relays accounted for the boys’ score. Isaac Rawson placed fourth in the JR 55 meters with a seasonal best time of 7.30 seconds.

Brendon Tremblay placed fifth in the JR shot

put. Nick Peterson placed sixth in the long jump, then had a good battle in the triple jump with teammate Tim Moore. Tim and Nick both had PRs and provisionally qualified for the state meet. Tim edged Nick by one inch to place fourth.

Paul Vigna had a fourinch PR in the SR high jump, finishing sixth while making the automatic state meet mark of 5-feet 8-inches.

The three relays that placed for the boys were the 4x800m (fourth place

by Tim Moore, Devyn Hatch, Cameron Meserve and Nathan Casali), the JR 4x200m (fourth place

by Dillon Doucette, Chris Peterson, Keegan Owens and Trey Spearrin), and the SR 4x200m (fifth place by Tim Moore, Jared Maher, Paul Vigna and Cody Doucette).

Leah Plummer’s three

PRs led the team. Seven other athletes had two PRs. They were: Dillon Doucette, Jared Maher, Tim Moore, Keegan Owens, Chris Peterson, Kaitlyn Plummer and Mackenzie Siebert.

Significant PRs were turned in by Chris Peterson (7 seconds in the 400m), Chris Harriman (0.5 seconds in the 200m), Tim

Moore (almost 15 inches in the triple jump), Paul Vigna (four inches in the high jump), Scott DelVecchio (10.5 inches in the shot put), Grace Plummer (0.28 seconds in the 200m), Madison Martin (14 inches in the shot put), and Kaitlyn Plummer (almost two feet in the shot put).

Good at free throw shooting?

The Knights of Columbus Council 11376 Bridgton/ Fryeburg will be holding a free basketball Free Throw Competition on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at the Bridgton Old Town Hall located at 26 North High Street.

The event will start at 5 p.m. and end approximately at 7 p.m.

The competition is open to all boys and girls ages nine through 14. Age of the players is determined as of Jan. 1, 2019. Proof of age must accompany the entry form. For more information, contact 787-1344.

to 27.05.75, good for 11th place. Silvia did not start working on this event until just recently.

“We, as coaches, should have recognized the talent this young lady had,” Coach McDonald said. “This is why we encourage athletes to try different events.”

Silvia then improved her 800m time and earned fourth place, running 2:38.13.

Silvia will represent the Academy in the 800m at States.

Abigail started her evening with the mile, running even splits and racing to a third-place finish in 5:43.63 — one of her best miles this year and setting the stage for a great race at States.

Next up was the 800m were Abigail also captured third place with a time of 2:37.84.

This week’s game solutions

“It’s all of the athletes mentioned in this article that make coaching so rewarding,” Coach McDonald added.

Lastra cruises

EASTON, MASS. — The Stonehill College’s women’s track and field 4000-meter distance medley relay team was named Northeast-10 Conference Relay Team of the Week after bypassing the NCAA Division II provisional qualifying time.

The quartet included seniors Jillian Caiazzi and Krista Fernandes, and juniors Alyssa Freeman and Anna LASTRA, Page 12B

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LR unable to punch playoff ticket

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Margaret McNeil nearly scored as many points as the Lady Lakers.

The sophomore guard knocked down four 3-pointers and finished with 18 points to lead Yarmouth (12-6) to a 40-20 victory over Lake Region (6-12) last Thursday.

The Clippers dashed the Lakers’ hopes of springing an upset and crashing the Class B South playoff party by taking control of

the game with a 10-2 run to end the third quarter. The Lakers whittled away at a double-digit deficit, cutting Yarmouth’s lead to 18-12 on a baseline jumper by senior Brooke Harriman.

But, the Clips ended the threat as McNeil and fellow sophomore Calin McGonagle each drained 3-pointers.

LR lacked the firepower to keep pace with Yarmouth.

They were 0-for-10 in the first quarter as Yarmouth built an 8-0 lead. Neither

club shot the ball well in the second, yet Yarmouth retained an edge, 9-8. LR freshman Liz Smith worked hard inside the lane, reaching the foul line and making one of two foul shots, while also scoring on an offensive rebound.

Despite their shooting woes, the Lakers trailed just 17-8 at the half.

Unfortunately, there was no fantastic finish for Coach True’s girls as the Lakers went scoreless over the first five minutes of the

final period before Shauna Hancock ended the drought with a nifty scoop shot off the glass after driving past two defenders. She added a 3-pointer and finished the night with a team-best 10 points.

Harriman closed out her high school hoop career with 6 points, while Smith had 3 and Bella Russo 1.

Two other seniors making their final appearance in the blue and gold were guard Elena Re and forward Emily Lake.

WMC Championship track results WMC Championships, USM, Gorham Girls’ Final Results SR 55m Finals (wt 7.72): 6. Jenn L’Hommedieu, FA, 8.12 SR 55m Prelims: 4. Jenn L’Hommedieu, FA, 8.07; 11. Jessica Jensen, FA, 8.38; 15.

Julia Murch, LR, 8.53; 16. Isabella Wears, LR, 8.55; 18. Emily Colson, LR, 8.58; 22.

Delaney Meserve, LR, 8.78; 31. Chantale Symonds, LR, 9.42 JR 55m Finals (wt 7.92): 2. Mackenzie Siebert, LR, 8.02; 7. Abby Elsaesser, LR, 8.38 JR 55m Prelims: 2. Mackenzie Siebert, LR, 7.90; 7. Abby Elsaesser, LR, 8.37; 20. Jordan Eastman, FA, 8.89; 24. Trinity Atwood, LR, 8.9835. Julie O’Kane, LR, 9.24; 41. Ella Baptista, FA, 9.61 SR 200m Finals (wt 27.65): 10. Grace Plummer, LR, 30.78; 13. Delaney Meserve, LR, 31.59; 19. Caterina Lucconi, LR, 34.99; 21. Chantale Symonds, LR, 36.03; 22. Luna Atallah, LR, 47.67 JR 200m Finals (wt 28.49): 3. Mackenzie Siebert, LR, 29.98; 25. Madison McIntyre, FA, 34.59 SR 400m Finals (wt 1:04.11): 3. Emily Colson, LR, 1:08.56 JR 400m Finals (wt 1:06.17): 2. Leah Plummer, LR, 1:06.73; 6. Livia DeVries, FA, 1:13.65; 12. Madison McIntyre, FA, 1:20.68 800m Finals (wt 2:28.92): 3. Abigail Hewes, FA, 2:37.84; 4. Silvia Sanchez, FA, 2:38.13; 15. Sophia Kummer, FA, 2:47.68; 24. Libby Blais, LR, 3:01.13 One Mile (wt 5:29.91): 3. Abigail Hewes, FA, 5:43.63 Two Mile (wt 11:55.47): 7. Maggie Powers, FA, 18:30.80 JR 55m Hurdles (wt 9.42): 8. Ella Baptista, FA, 11.64 JR 4x200 Relay: 1. Lake Region 2:03.494 4X200 Relay (wt 1:56.25): 7. Fryeburg

Academy 2:05.33 JR High Jump (wj 4-10): 5. Leah Plummer, LR, 4-8 Long Jump (wj 15-9.25): 19. Silvia Sanchez, FA, 12-5.50; 21. Caroline Condon, FA, 12-2.25; 23. Brooke Toole, LR, 10-11 Triple Jump (wj 32-3.75): 7. Emily Colson, LR, 29-6; 11. Silvia Sanchez, FA, 27-5.75; 13. Abigail Hewes, FA, 25-5.50; 16. Caroline Condon, FA, 23-9.75 JR Shot Put (wt 34-8.25): 4. Paige O’Connell, FA, 29-0.75; 8. Kate Flynn, FA, 24-6; 12. Katherine Trumbull, FA, 22-8.25; 13. Addie Stone, FA, 21-11.25; 14. Shannon Hanson, LR, 21-8.25; 19. Madison Martin, LR, 20-2.50; 20. Lucy Hodgman-Burns, FA, 20-0.50; 27. Julia O’Kane, LR, 17-2.50; 28. Cierra Grover, LR, 17-0.50 SR Shot Put (wt 33-3.25): 3. Casey Kneissler, FA, 31-9.75; 16. Kaitlyn Plummer, LR, 23-8.25; 26. Kennedy Brake, LR, 21-0; 28. Emerson Dinsmore, LR, 20-3.25; 29. Olivia Toole, LR, 20-2; 30.

Emma Brown, LR, 19-7.50 Boys’ Final Results JR 55m Finals (wt 7.11): 4. Isaac Rawson, LR, 7.30 JR 55m Prelims (wt 7.19): 3. Isaac Rawson, LR, 7.31; 13. Dillon Doucette, LR, 7.65; 19. Trey Spearrin, LR, 7.84; 21.

Daniel Koo, FA, 7.88; 30. Sanjay Tucker, LR, 8.25; 32. Corbyn Hatch, LR, 8.57; 36.

Sam Brown, LR, 8.91 SR 55m Prelims (wt 6.87): 14. Jarod Maher, LR, 7.51 SR 200m (wt 24.46): 15. Jarod Maher, LR, 26.71; 21. Devyn Hatch, LR, 28.60; 24.

Chris Harriman, LR, 32.35 JR 200m (wt 25.68): 9. Isaac Rawson, LR, 26.53; 22. Daniel Koo, FA, 28.52; 23.

Keegan Owens, LR, 28.84; 32. Frederick vonHusen, FA, 33.06 SR 400m (wt 54.26): 10. David Marshall, FA, 1:00.17; 11. Cody Doucette,

Anna Lastra shines in relay

(Continued from Page 11B) Lastra (Bridgton/Fryeburg Academy). The relay team finished second among 13 teams at the New England Intercollegiate Indoor Track & Field Championships this past weekend at the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center.

The squad posted a time

of 11:58.46, bypassing the NCAA Division II indoor qualifying time for the first time this season. Their second-place finish was 12-seconds behind Division I winner, the University of Vermont. Currently, their time puts them seventh on the performance list for the NCAA Division II Indoor

Championships, which would take place Friday, March 8, and Saturday, March 9, at the Robert W. Plaster Center in Pittsburg, Kansas, hosted by Pittsburg State University. This time also places them first on the NE10 performance list, 32 seconds ahead of secondplace Assumption College.

LR, 1:01.00 JR 400m (wt 56.82): 14.

Chris Peterson, LR, 1:03.34 800m (wt 2:04.31) 10. TOUGH TO SHOOT OVER is what Laker senior Cameron Meserve, LR, Emily Lake found as she fired up a jumper against Yarmouth’s Hope Olson.

(Rivet Photo) 2:24.79 One Mile (wt 4:49.32): 18. Antonin Santarelli, FA, 5:45.23 Husen, FA, 12-7.25 SR 55m Hurdles Prelims (wt 8.25): 9.

Triple Jump (wj 40-6.50): 4. Tim Moore, Tim Moore, LR, 9.67 LR, 36-6.75; 5. Nick Peterson, LR, 36-5.75; 4x200 Relay (wt 1:39.91): 5. Lake 12. Chris Peterson, LR, 32-10.25; 17. Matt Region 1:44.91 Bordonaro, FA, 29-6.25 4X800 Relay (wt 8:50.88): 4. Lake SR Shot Put (wt 42-5.50): 27. Kyle Region 9:40.97 Williams, LR, 28-9.25 SR High Jump (wj 6-0): 6. Paul Vigna, JR Shot Put (wt 39-8): 5. Brendon LR, 5-8; 8. Erik Christiansen, LR, 5-4; 11. Tremblay, LR, 32-0.50; 13. Mason Matt Bordonaro, FA, 4-10 Whitaker, FA, 26-0; 18. Scott DelVecchio, Long Jump (wj 20-6.50): 6. Nick LR, 24-3; 22. Alex Kuvaja, LR, 23-5; 26.

Peterson, LR, 18-3.50; 29. Frederick von- Keegan Owens, LR, 20-6.25

Take shot at 4 Squares

For the 16th year, the Lakes Environmental Association (www. mainelakes.org) in snowy Bridgton will host the Four Square World Championships, on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 5 p.m., at the Bridgton Academy Gymnasium.

Bridgton Academy is located in North Bridgton.

The championships are open to the public, so expect to see more than 100 people of all shapes, sizes and stature in attendance. Officials from Square Four, the Four Square League of Boston, will oversee the event.

The Lakes Environmental Association collects a $10 registration fee to support their local environmental work.

There is no advance registration required but, if possible, please e-mail an RSVP to Peter Lowell.

The day will look like this: • 5 p.m. Open registration and beginner rule workshop • 5:30 p.m. Men’s and women’s general entry (top 50 percent advance) • 6:15 p.m. Men’s and women’s semifinals (top 25 percent advance) • 6:45 p.m. Women’s finals (winner takes all) • 7:10 p.m. Men’s finals (winner takes all) • 7:40 p.m. New champion awards • 8 p.m. Relocate to Bridgton House of Pizza for celebration • There will be a kids’

competition following general entry play.

Spectators are welcome and should arrive around 6:45 to see the finals.

The rules of the game are nearly identical to Four Square League rules (www. squarefour.org/rules) minus the special server rules. In other words, this is a vanilla competition and there are no double taps, body language, underhand only and blackjack rules allowed.

Entrants will be divided into women’s and men’s divisions. For more information, contact Peter Lowell at 595-1434 or e-mail peter@ leamaine.org. Preregistration would help with planning, but it is not required.

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