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Bridgton, Maine

February 15, 2018

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Electronic sign: Not bright idea

Holme next to lead LEA

By Marguerite Wiser Special to The News Colin Holme stepped up to become the new executive director of the Lakes Environmental Association this winter. Holme succeeds Peter Lowell, who served as director for the past 46 years.

The transition was planned for several years, but has been in full swing for the last year, with Holme taking over the position in January.

Lowell will continue through June as development director, raising funds for the new Maine Lakes Science Center, and helping in a membership capacity. Lowell notes that Holme was a logical and good choice for the job, and that LEA is lucky to have such a smooth transition.

Holme is a familiar face at LEA. Prior to taking over as director, he ran the water testing, mapping, and mitigation programs. Holme began with LEA as an intern in 1999 after graduating from the University of Maine at Orono with a degree in Environmental Science.

When he joined the orga-

nization, they employed four year-round staff members, and four water testing interns. Now nine full-time staff work at LEA and 30 to 40 seasonal staff test water, control milfoil and inspect boats.

Holme has seen the lake association’s capacity grow tremendously since joining the organization, with projects and initiatives tripling.

A humble man, Holme cred-

its an amazing staff with a long-term commitment to the organization. He thinks the quality of work LEA is doing has never been better. “Our programs have just grown in every direction,” And the staff give him high marks for his work.

Mary Jewett, a teacher and naturalist with the organization commented, “Colin is funny. He is able to joke around with just about any-

one and has formed friendly relationships with almost everyone involved with LEA, from our members to town selectmen. In my opinion one of his strengths is his ability to talk to just about anyone and put them at ease.” Jewett adds, “He trusts his employees to do their jobs and do them well.”

What Holme enjoys most about working at LEA is HOLME, Page 2A

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer In early fall, Harmon Field saw a major upgrade when the town installed a new playground.

Smiles on the faces of players and spectators could grow bigger as town officials weigh the idea of using $45,000 in community development block grant funds to construct a new snack shack, two handicap accessible bathrooms, two dugouts, and storage areas.

“The facility currently lacks permanent bathrooms and relies on rented port-apotties. The existing snack shack is in fair condition and has limited functionality and

offers minimal storage opportunities,” a report to Bridgton selectmen reads. “Moving the dugouts will enhance the field and improve safety.”

If approved, construction would take place this fall after the summer sports season has ended, and be completed by spring 2019.

Ball field upgrade was just one of three projects proposed under the town’s “bricks and mortar” infrastructure improvements funded by CDBG grant money.

Town Manager Bob Peabody said estimated CDBG money earmarked for Bridgton is about $180,000.

The town uses $25,000 for service/programs while

$30,000 plus or minus targets administrative needs. The remaining $125,000 targets “brick and mortar” improvements.

Project 2 is $35,000 to improve the town skating rink, located behind the Town Hall. The facility serves two functions — winter skating (free activity) and the site of summer recreation programming (over 40 children are served).

“There are several issues with the facility…the attached warming shack is in poor condition and will be rebuilt including storage lockers and new heating source; the interior lighting will be changed to LED

(the town will seek a possible rebate from Efficiency Maine); new screening for the cut-out sections; and an exhaust to improve freezing of the ice,” the report states.

If approved, the project would start after the Summer Rec program ends, and will be completed by January 2019.

Board Chairman Greg Watkins questioned whether the town needed to offer skating there since local residents can use the Chalmers Arena at Bridgton Academy at no cost.

Public Works Director Jim Kidder said the rink, when operational, is “used heavFUNDS, Page 3A

SMOOTH TRANSITION as Colin Holme, who began his Lakes Environmental Association tenure as an intern in 1999, succeeds Peter Lowell as the new executive director. Lowell served as director for the past 46 years.

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Diana Channell is just one of several North High Street residents who strongly believe placing an electronic sign at the Town Hall is not a bright idea.

“It seems that our concerns as neighbors don’t matter. How can they (selectmen) be looking at signs when the people close to the Town Hall have stated it would ruin the historical look of the area,” Channell wrote in a letter to Town Manager Bob Peabody.

“There are better places for advertisement for activities in the town such as on social media, at the Chamber of Commerce, and even on the sign at the Magic Lantern.”

Channell added, “The speed of cars is so fast on 302 coming into town that a sign will not slow anyone down and (at) the speed people travel, they won’t see it or it will cause more accidents due to being distracted.”

Others concur, even those

who reside elsewhere in Bridgton.

“I am very opposed to placing an electronic sign at the old Town Hall. Very few people get information about upcoming events from driving by a sign,” wrote Sally Boggs of Fosterville Road. “I hate all the electric signs in Bridgton and hope that the town will enact an ordinance to forbid them. They are extremely ugly and are far too bright and distracting. They detract from the historic image of our lovely town.”

Sandy Violette added, “An electronic sign in Bridgton would be detrimental to the town’s vibe and atmosphere. I can’t see that it’s necessary in the least. It’s unwanted, and it will most certainly cheapen the look of the town…We don’t need Bridgton looking like Hampton or Salisbury Beach.

Such bad taste.”

On social media, comments about electronic signs ranged from “hideous and distracting” SIGN, Page 2A

Funds to upgrade ball field, rink?

Leak closes gym

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES – The Naples Town Gymnasium is temporarily closed because of a leak from the ceiling that prompted town officials to tarp the floor.

All exercise classes have been rescheduled or are being held at other venues.

Definitely, the gym will be open again for Crosswalk food pantry on Feb. 19, this upcoming Monday.

The roof will be patched by then, most likely using Flex Seal, a liquid rubber designed to stop leaks and available at most home improvement stores.

However – as was discussed during the Naples Board of Selectmen meeting – there will need to be some long-term solution for the roof that was replaced in 2000 and has basically leaked ever since then.

On Monday, Maintenance Director Steve Merkle updat-

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CATCHING THE LEAKS – A tarp covers the floor of the Naples Town Gymnasium on Monday. This week, the leaks in the roof are being patched and the gym will be usable again by Feb. 19.

(De Busk Photo) ed the selectmen.

The roof is flat, rather than pitched. It is a tarp membrane roof with one drain, which is located above the gym bathroom, Merkle said.

“When the leak occurred there was two inches of water by the drain, one inch in the center of the roof and three inches in the front corner,” he said.

“Literally, there was a 30 foot rain shower,” when it was leaking the most, Merkle said. He also said the roof had leaked steadily for six hours.

Chairman Jim Grattelo, who had glanced at the condition of the ceiling prior to the meeting, wrapped up the agenda item with a speedy and short-term solution.

“Right now, the tarp is on

the floor. For all intents and purposes, the gym is closed,” he said.

“It costs $600 to remove the snow. We have to get the snow off the roof. Get someone up there tomorrow [Wednesday]. Clear the snow, squeegee all the water. Then, we’ll get an engineering company in there to take a look,” GYM, Page 3A

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer SWEDEN — When Louis “Lucky” Clark was teaching art at Warsaw Middle School in Pittsfield, a new student arrived in his classroom. At the time, one of his works in progress was hanging — a God’s eye mobile he was making for Pat Benatar’s daughter. The student inquired about it. Clark explained. The student accused him of trying to bluff her because she was new to the school.

The other students chimed in: It was true that their teacher knew Pat Benatar. He even knew Huey Lewis, they said.

A few days later, he produced the taped interview with Huey Lewis. Then, the young student was convinced and wowed that her teacher had sat down face-to-face with some of the top artists of that time.

While living in a rural Maine town, Clark has his finger on the musical pulse of the world. During the past four decades, he has interviewed big names like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Charlie Daniels, and the members of Def Leppard.

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Colin Holme takes over LEA lead

(Continued from Page 1A) the community connection, something he hopes to grow during his time as director.

“This is the Lakes Region. I think we are a lakes community. That’s what separates us from many other beautiful areas in New England. We’re known for our lakes. A goal of mine is to get everyone in this area to understand the basics of lakes—what’s good for them in terms of best practices—what’s harmful for them—how they work.

By working holistically with the community, we can grow so everyone here knows how lakes work and feels like it’s part of who they are.”

Holme compares this to the way someone might say, “I grew up on a farm.” It’s part of who they are.

When he joined the organization, courtesy boat inspections for milfoil and other invasive plants were just beginning. Holme remembers his first summer when Peter Lowell sent him out to a boat launch, “There were no t-shirts, no procedure for doing it, no handbook. It was just look at the boats, Talk to the boaters.

Bring a clipboard so you look like you know what you’re doing.” The milfoil inspecting has since grown to a successful statewide program.

Holme notes that, “Everyone expects to see inspectors.

You see the signs when you enter the state of Maine about invasive plants.” LEA hires two to three dozen courtesy boat inspectors each summer to protect local lakes from the spread of invasive plant species, particularly milfoil.

The milfoil control and

removal program is also a pillar of LEA’s actions.

Holme notes that milfoil is a serious threat that can devastate a lake, and people know this, so they seem to really appreciate what LEA is doing to remove, control, and prevent the spread of this invasive species. “When you look more south at how bad the threat is—we have so few lakes with invasives compared to southern New England—it’s impressive and we want to keep it that way.”

Though the lakes are frozen over and the swimming season seems far off, Holme notes that past data has indicated that the weather conditions occurring from January to May/June are the primary controlling factor for what determines the water quality for the summer months ahead.

In addition to milfoil control and courtesy boat inspections, LEA provides an increasingly wide range of services to six towns: Waterford, Sweden, Harrison, Bridgton, Naples and Denmark. This includes comprehensive lake water quality monitoring on 40 area lakes, with data and samples taken every two weeks for the sampling season. Holme takes pride in LEA’s, “robust water quality monitoring, firmly based in science,” noting that LEA is collecting more data than anyone else in the state. The long and complete data set also sets the organization apart, with the consistency of their water testing making seasonal comparisons easier. With the mountain of data, the key

job is to interpret and share the insights. Holme is grateful for the expertise of staff researcher Amanda Pratt and MLSC research director Dr. Ben Peierls to increase the capacity and scope of data collection and analysis.

In addition, the LEA has jumped on initiatives and new technologies such as buoys and low cost sensors. These technologies relay what’s happening on the lakes on a day-to-day basis, as well as throughout the season.

The new LEA director fully supports the expansion of educational programs for both kids and adults, now with two staff educators.

Holme is excited to note that the association’s programs are based on experiential and hands-on learning, outside and year-round. He’s grateful for the support of funders who provide gear and equipment, especially for the schools.

Holme is pleased with the increase he has seen in requests for technical assistance from landowners, towns, and organizations in regards to lakefront development and property management. When he joined the organization, LEA had done one EPA 319 project, a watershed based program to document and control erosion, and now has 15 under its belt. These projects also helped Holme meet people invested in the lakes and get the word out about LEA and its services. He hopes to focus on developing partnerships that are meaningful and rugged to span the test of time so people turn to LEA for a common-sense

approach to problems that are facing our area. “I think that we are doing that now but I want to grow that tenfold so that we become a hub for people interested in lakes and water quality and environmental issues.”

With the new MLSC Holme hopes to add a, “strong research department to tie current initiatives and issues in with local action.” Holme hopes that it will come to fruition as, “A destination for those learning and studying lakes on a national and regional scale.”

He hopes to achieve this by, “doing innovative lake projects that the community helps design and build to better our understanding of these systems” Holme notes that some of the biggest challenges his organization faces is in getting people to understand how their behavior affects lakes and the environment in general. “Sometimes we do things that counter our love of the area.” He notes that our economy is based around lakes, yet lakes are threatened because of climate change and instances of poor development and boating practices.

Though we are lucky to have clean, clear lakes, LEA has seen, “a slight decline in some parameters that we use to assess water quality” Holme notes, adding, “and that’s alarming.” Looking ahead, he’s ready for the challenge of countering that decline. “It looks like things are getting warmer and we’re going to have more development in this area. The key is to integrate best management

READY TO RACE — Chuck Wilcoxen, Chamber of Commerce board member and organizer of the Winter Carnival Team Long Run snowshoe race, invites everyone to enter Saturday’s 5K at 11:30 a.m. on Highland Lake.

Team Long Run is a Bridgton-based nonprofit connecting kids with limited access to sports with coach/mentors. The 5K snowshoe race is free for kids under 18 and military veterans. A suggested minimum donation of $20 for all others, thanks! Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the beach parking lot. Preregistration and race details can be found at www.teamlongrun.org. The first 60 registered participants receive a commemorative Team Long Run Cowbell. practices into all development in the future if we want to protect our lakes.”

When not out in the snow, or enjoying the lakes with

his family, Colin Holme can be reached at the LEA, 230 Main Street in Bridgton, by phone at 647-8580, or by e-mail colin@leamaine.org

Selectmen change direction on town hall sign

(Continued from Page 1A) to “not keeping with the small town historic feel of Bridgton” to “shortsighted…North Windham can have them.”

Selectmen heard those comments loud and clear. On a night when two sign companies were unable to attend the board’s meeting to show a couple of sign options, selectmen decided to go in a different direction.

An option is a sign similar to the one Casco installed at the new municipal complex. It requires use of letters to create messages on four available lines. Like Casco, Bridgton would keep the sign low enough (but also taking

into consideration snowbanks) to provide easy placement of letters.

Selectman Bob McHatton wondered if there is a need for a sign at all in today’s social media world and websites.

“It depends who you speak to,” Peabody responded.

Chairman Greg Watkins feels the sign both identifies what the structure is (“One could go by and say, ‘Nice Masonic Lodge,’ he said) and provides an opportunity to provide contact information, such as the town’s web address.

The town has raised $12,000 for an electronic sign, but now that money will likely be penciled for a sign that

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In other meeting notes: Grass or stone? Is grass, stone or concrete the answer to the Depot Street “green spaces,” where Farmers’ Market vendors set up shop on Saturdays?

While natural grass appears out as an option (due to continuous maintenance caused by “wear” and upkeep), selectmen will research three alternatives — artificial turf, stamped concrete or a fine pebble mix sealed with epoxy, which Selectman Bear Zaidman encountered during a trip to Gettysburg.

If a hardscape approach is taken, vendors will need to take a different approach regarding securing tents since they will no longer be able to use stakes, but instead rely on concrete weights to hold structures in place.

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Taxes abated. The board approved tax abatements for 15 properties totaling $1,463.94. The largest was $740.84 reflecting the building’s current condition, while the remaining 14 involved businesses that “can no longer be found in Bridgton.”

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Field work for the Wastewater Income Survey is done.

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February 15, 2018, The Bridgton News, Page 3A

Roof leak forces closure of Naples gymnasium (Continued from Page 1A) Grattelo said.

Selectmen Jim Turpin agreed.

“I would be in favor of getting the snow off the roof,” Turpin said.

Grattelo said, “The first step is to stop the leaking.”

Merkle explained that when it was discovered the roof was leaking, there was a layer of ice that prevented anyone from determining where the hole or holes might be.

“This week, we are in a grace period. We do have some warmer temperatures,” Merkle said.

At that point, American Legion Post 155 Post Commander Bill Stuart suggested using Flex Seal.

“We did it on the legion roof. It works,” he said.

Toward the beginning of the discussion, Merkle provided a history of this winter’s leak in the gymnasium roof. With the exception of the small meeting room, the other sections of the Town Hall do not have roof leaks.

“Over the last month, a leak has sprung in the gym.

It’s nothing new, but new to me It has progressively gotten bigger,” he said.

CDBG funds

said.

He later said that even the smallest hole in the roof will cause a sizable leak.

Merkle responded to questions about shoveling the roof, saying the town does not contract someone to shovel snow off the roof after every snowstorm.

“We don’t shovel every time – the cost is $600,” he said.

However, if a storm dumps several inches of snow and rain is forecasted, Merkle contacts someone to shovel the roof, he said. The main concern is keeping the weight off the roof, he said.

“Right now, there is only 2 ½ inches of snow,” Merkle said.

Essentially, the board determined an expedient solution was needed. Then, a determination of the cost to repair or replace the roof can be done.

“We have to live through the season. Ultimately, it needs to thaw before we can get up there,” Vice-chairman Kevin Rogers said.

Allowing the sheetrock to absorb water from the leaks “is a threat,” Rogers said.

“If there is moisture up there – we are facing a whole ‘nother problem,” he said, citing mold that becomes a pub-

lic health issue.

“We’d have to take that ceiling down,” Rogers said.

Selectman Bob Caron II agreed.

“We have to get through this season. We want to make sure it is safe,” Caron said, advocating for an engineer to

assess the damage as soon as possible.

Chairman Grattelo said the best plan of action is: To contract with a roofing company that will “repair the holes and patch it to get us through the winter.”

Gym open for food pantry

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES – Despite a leak in the roof that temporarily closed the Naples Town Gymnasium, the Crosswalk food pantry will be held at its usual location and time.

“Crosswalk will be open at its normal time on Monday, Feb. 19,” Crosswalk Community Outreach Director Joanne Moore wrote in an e-mail.

“Volunteers are to come at the same time as before and we open to the community from 1 to 3 p.m. with Kyrie’s Kitchen and The Food Basket,” Moore said.

The mass e-mail was sent on Tuesday, a day after the Naples Board of Selectmen discussed the condition of the gymnasium roof.

The board had expressed concerns that Crosswalk needed the gym and could not find another location on such short notice. Furthermore, it was determined that there are no safety issues regarding the ceiling.

“They have called us and stated we could use the gym on Monday and resume our programs as usual as they are patching the roof this week,” Moore wrote.

Crosswalk sets up the food pantry in the Town Gym every other Monday afternoon and has been doing this for years. The pantry serves Naples and surrounding communities.

“Happy to be back to normal soon,” Moore said.

“Please share this good news with others who volunteer or come for food.”

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We will reopen late June 2018, for our 20th season! Kids, there is still time to try hockey! Chalmers Ice Arena, along with Western Maine Youth Hockey is holding four learn-to-playhockey sessions: 2/20, 2/22, 2/27, and 3/1 at 6 p.m. at the rink. We are always looking for hockey players of all ages! Call Steve Ryan at 647-7637 for more information. Check ChalmersIceArena.com for times and upcoming programs, including a youth 3-on-3 coming this summer!

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(Continued from Page 1A) ily.” The problem has been being able to keep ice there (this year, the rink has been unable to open). Changing winter patterns make it difficult for staff to produce a decent surface to skate on. Kidder said an exhaust system could aid in blowing out warm air and keeping the facility cold. LED lighting would also eliminate some heat.

Project 3 is $45,000 to help rebuild Lower Main Street, primarily the road and sidewalk between Mechanic Street and Cross Street intersection.

The project includes “stubbing” side streets for wastewater system expansion, repairs to existing wastewater infrastructure, improving drainage, new streetlights and sidewalks (mirroring the Main Street streetscape project), and new road surfacing. On-street parking from the intersection of Cross Street will be improved.

Work would begin this fall, and be completed by spring/ summer 2019.

At this time, the overall estimate of the Lower Main Street project is $1,195,000. Peabody noted that the town would look to recoup some costs ($50,000) for opening up and closing the roadway from the Bridgton Water District, which will look to upgrade its system.

A bulk of the funds would be covered by a bond.

Peabody reported that rates are “incredibly favorable” at this time. The town could look to bond over a 15- or 20-year period. Peabody noted that the town is set to retire its $50,000 town hall debt, so Bridgton will have no longterm debt in hand.

Voters will be asked to act on this project in November.

The CDBG timeline is as follows: Feb. 21, deadline for service group requests, staff recommendations, and infrastructure projects.

March 13, selectmen review proposed projects and requests; a decision could be made then or take a little more time to finalize, done by March 27.

March 28, submit CDBG project list to county officials for review and approval.

“The roof has been leaking” for several years, he said. “They put new roof on in 2000. According to [Town Clerk] Judy Whynot, in 2001 or 2002, it started leaking.”

“I would like direction from the board. We lease the gym to multiple parties,” he said.

“I never can tell when it will leak. Today, it was at noon – on a beautiful day,” he said.

Merkle reported to the board that he had contacted Interim Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz and moved forward with soliciting engineers.

Merkle reached out to six civil engineering firms and received phone calls from three of them. One company provided a cost estimate while “the other two didn’t have the time,” he said. “I am not working with a whole lot of numbers.”

“The sheetrock in the ceiling will get compromised” was one of the concerns in the forefront, he said.

The board agreed that it was in the best interest of the town to protect the existing roof against more water damage.

Grattelo also addressed potential damage from shoveling of the membrane roof.

He said the business he owns, Jokers, has a similar roof, which has presented problems over the years.

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Retiring staff honored by state said.

Also, Penny Bean has been hired as Casco deputy clerk to replace Griffin who retired at the end of December 2017.

Rep. Fay conducted the presentation of Griffin’s award of recognition.

“Mrs. Griffin began her career in March 1987 after serving as a fire and rescue dispatcher for the town,” Faye said. Griffin had also been a paramedic for the department, she said.

“I just learned that Lucille did the dispatch out of her home, which is unique,” Diamond said.

He added, that having grown up in Maine, that was how dispatch was done decades ago.

Casco Chairman Holly Hancock added another town employee to the list of those who have established a history with the Town of Casco.

“I have been informed from parties in the know that David was hired 34 years ago somewhere in the neighborhood of Feb. 8 — we think,” she said.

“He has a recognition coming up,” Hancock said.

“He is going to be stepping away from the office for some knee surgery. And we’ll plan something for when he gets back,” she said.

Selectman Thomas Peaslee said, “I am glad you clarified he is going away for knee surgery and not retiring.”

Saying the pledge

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES – Many adults most likely memorized the Pledge of Allegiance at the same time they were memorizing the alphabet.

Many municipal meetings start out with the Pledge of Allegiance before getting to what is on the agenda.

After it was brought to the attention of the Naples Board of Selectmen that their meetings lacked the Pledge of Allegiance, board members promised that is how the next regular meeting will begin.

On Monday, Bill Stuart, the commander of American Legion Post 155, commented that he had noticed the selectmen did not say the pledge during their meetings.

“I would like to know why the selectmen don’t get up and pledge allegiance to the flag,” he said.

“Coming from a military background” it was something that concerned him, he said.

Also, some flag etiquette was not being followed.

“The American Flag in the building. Please move it away from the state flag. It is disrespectful; and, I know you aren’t trying to be disrespectful,” Stuart said.

Selectman Rich Cebra responded, “We’ll do it right now.”

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Senator Keim is reminding her constituents to search their names for missing property.

“I would encourage everyone to take a few moments to look at this website,” Senator Keim said. “The State of Maine has more than $241 million in unclaimed funds. In many cases, it’s less than one hun-

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Two longtime, outgoing Town of Casco employees were officially recognized by Maine’s 128th Legislature.

It has been no secret that Casco Fire Chief Jason Moen and Casco Deputy Clerk Lucille Griffin were both eying retirement after decades of service to the town.

However, it may have been a surprise to each of them that they would receive official accolades from the Maine Legislature.

Sen. Bill Diamond (D-District 26) and Rep. Jessica Fay were on hand to present the certificates — which were laminated inside a professional-looking black binder. Included was a sketch of the Statehouse in Augusta.

“We are here to honor and recognize two town employees. We have taken their names to the legislature. We are proud to give these to recognize people” for their town government service, Diamond said.

Moen is “retiring after 20 years including 10 years as chief” of the Casco Fire and Rescue Department, Sen. Diamond said.

Moen’s replacement is Brian Cole. Currently, Cole is serving under the title of interim fire chief, and will most likely take on that position permanently, Casco Town Manager David Morton

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Items on Bridgton Police Department blotter These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, February 5 6:37 a.m. A two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Knights Hill Road and Route 302.

9:41 a.m. A caller requested to speak with an officer regarding two girls being left alone in a vehicle at Hannaford.

10:37 a.m. A caller reported that someone drove a vehicle into a large, electronic sign on Harrison Road Sunday night.

1:29 p.m. Police received a report that a subject, claiming to be a water inspector, attempted to test a Sweden Road resident’s water. Police located the individual, and informed him he was in violation of the transient sales

act and to stop soliciting sales without a license.

1:20 p.m. A subject had questions regarding a protection from abuse order that had been served.

4:05 p.m. Police received a report of a motorist being “all over the road” and “throwing beer cans out the window” on Route 302.

6 p.m. A car and deer collided on Harrison Road, near Lakeside Pines.

6:42 p.m. A caller reported a tax-filing scam.

Tuesday, February 6 8:59 a.m. A subject was reportedly baiting bears off South High Street. Police issued a warning.

10:29 a.m.

Officer McCormick assisted United Ambulance personnel with a subject threatening to commit personal harm.

2:56 p.m. A Portland Road

resident reported receiving fraudulent phone calls.

3:53 p.m. A motorist reported that his truck sustained a small dent in the hood after ice fell off another vehicle while traveling on Route 302.

7:01 p.m. A vehicle struck a pole in the Bridgton Hospital parking lot.

8:47 p.m. Officer Swiatek was sent to Bridgton Hospital regarding a report of a disturbance. The officer spoke with a man, who was upset over the delay in treatment of his ill son. The man told Officer Swiatek that he wanted the child transported by ambulance to Maine Medical Center. The situation de-escalated when the child was seen

by BH medical staff.

Wednesday, February 7 1:57 a.m. On routine patrol, police saw a mini-

Naples: Saying the pledge (Continued from Page 4A) Cebra and Kevin Rogers proceeded to separate the two flags.

Stuart reminded them that the American eagle on the flag pole must face straight forward in the room. That was remedied.

“I thank you. All 312 members of the Legion thank you,” Stuart said.

Chairman Jim Grattelo said when he served as mayor of Biddeford, that city council always started

meeting with the pledge of allegiance.

“Why don’t we pledge allegiance to the flag,” he asked.

Nobody knew when the Naples board stopped doing that or if the pledge had always been omitted.

Some people in the audience said that the pledge is said in the towns of Bridgton and Harrison prior to municipal meetings.

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5:06 p.m. A hit-and-run crash occurred on Main Street.

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Officer Hammond assisted a stranded motorist in the Hannaford parking lot.

Sunday, February 11 7:28 p.m. Sgt. Jones was sent to a Campbell Drive residence regarding a verbal argument.

8:27 p.m. A vehicle slid off South Bridgton Road. No damage was reported.

Fryeburg Police log These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, February 5 9:37 a.m. Public service for Pre-K class.

12:56 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on West Fryeburg Road.

7:48 p.m. False alarm at Bridgton Road business.

8:12 p.m. Suspicious activity at Fryeburg Fairgrounds investigated.

Tuesday, February 6 12:23 a.m. Animal complaint on Lovewell Pond Road unfounded.

10:15 a.m. Suspicious activity on Bridgton Road.

11 a.m. Traffic complaint on Pine Street.

11:21 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Main Street.

11:27 a.m. Juvenile offenses at Molly Ockett Middle School.

1:57 p.m. Civil matter at Portland Street business.

2:54 p.m. Welfare check at Ice House Road residence.

3:21 p.m. Following a stop on Bridgton Road, police charged Sarah L. Waite, 53, of Fryeburg with failing to register a vehicle.

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Friday, February 9 10:07 a.m. Medication was reportedly stolen from a South High Street residence.

2:28 p.m. Sgt. Reese, along with Officers Muise and McCormick, responded to the hospital after receiving a report of a disturbance involving a subject who was making threatening comments.

5:12 p.m. A subject sought a trespass notice against an individual who had resided at a South High Street residence.

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Stuart offered to invite school children to say the pledge with the selectmen when that happens.

“We have a program at the American Legion where we go into the elementary schools to teach kids how to say the pledge of allegiance,” he said.

Grattelo said, “If you would like them to attend, it would be the first meeting that we start doing that.”

van in a local store’s parking lot. The officer ran the registration and noticed a man in the driver’s seat. He had just finished working the late shift and was waiting for a ride. The officer learned that a warrant for failing to pay an operating after suspension fine had been issued. The man was aware of the warrant, and the officer placed him under arrest. The subject posted bail and was released.

6:52 a.m. Firefighters responded to a reported chimney fire on Warren Street.

1:56 p.m. A caller sought information regarding how to evict subjects living in his basement.

3:17 p.m. Firefighters responded to a truck fire on Highland Road.

8:19 p.m. Police received a report of two people in dark clothing cross-country skiing on Middle Ridge Road, and were a traffic hazard. Officer Gaumont located the subjects, and he felt they were “not causing an issue” and were headed home.

8:43 p.m. Police warned a man about parking a vehicle on a sidewalk on Main Street during a parking ban, which was causing plowing problems. The man was told he would be issued a summons the next time.

Thursday, February 8 10:16 a.m. A vehicle went off Burnham Road.

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Obituaries

Rita D. Gerry

Carole L. Dalrymple

Pauline C. Fecteau

PERRY, OKLA. — Rita Dawn Gerry, 81, of Perry, Okla, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018 at Stillwater Medical Center in Stillwater, Okla.

Rita was born April 21, 1936 in East Baldwin to James Arthur and Gertrude (Boothby) Warren. She grew up in the East Baldwin area, where she attended elementary school and graduated high school. Later in 1955, she and Ivan Vernon Gerry were married March 12, 1955 and made their home in East Baldwin. They were blessed with three wonderful children, Craig Ivan, Dawn Lee and Brenda.

Her hobbies and interests included knitting, gardening and reading. Those dearest to her heart were her children and grandchildren, and all of her animals. She would always seem to get a laugh or chuckle when sharing stories of her cheerleading as a child or riding horses. She will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her son, Craig Ivan Gerry of Solon; two daughters, Dawn Lee Pennington and Brenda King, both of Perry, Okla.; six grandchildren including James Gerry of Webbs Mills; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ivan in 2008; her parents; five brothers, Roland, Alton, Gordon, Rodney, Harold; and two sisters, Winona and Beverly.

Funeral services have been entrusted to the care of DightonMarler Funeral Home of Perry, Okla. A celebration of Rita’s life was held in the Chapel at Dighton-Marler Funeral Home on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in East Baldwin later in the spring.

Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.dightonmarler.com

SCARBOROUGH — Carole L. Dalrymple, 84, of Scarborough passed away at home on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018.

Carole was born on Nov. 15, 1933 in Newton, Mass. to Alphonse and Tillie Gaysunas. She graduated from Newton High School, Class of 1952 and then went on to study at and graduate from Lasalle College in 1954.

In 1957, Carole married Douglas Dalrymple. They moved to Maine in 1966, settling in Cape Elizabeth. They spent many happy summers at their cottage on Brandy Pond in Naples. In 1985, they built their dream home on the ocean at Orrs Island. Carole and Doug had four children. After raising the children, Carole went on to earn her bachelor’s and then master’s degree in Education from University of Southern Maine. She taught Special Education at Hall School in Portland for many years.

Once retired, Carole and Doug enjoyed traveling to many different countries and spent their winters in Green Valley, Ariz. Carole volunteered at the Breast Care Center at Maine Medical Center and the Mid-Coast Hunger Prevention Center in Brunswick for many years. She spent much of her time going to sporting and school events for her kids and then for her grandchildren.

Carole was predeceased by her parents; and her sister, Elaine Coppinger.

Surviving are her loving husband of 60 years, Doug Dalrymple; four children, Susan Hendrix of Scarborough, Scott Dalrymple of Green Valley, Ariz., Kim Rovzar of Destin, Fla. and Paul Dalrymple of Westbrook; her beloved six grandchildren and great-grandson; her brothers, Clifford Gaysunas of Hanover, Mass. and Ronald Gaysunas of Blacksburg, Va.; goddaughter along with many other nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland followed by a reception.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to MidCoast Hunger Prevention www.mchpp.org/donate/ or The Maine Breast Cancer Coalition www.mainebreastcancer.org/help/donate. cfm

RAYMOND – Pauline Fecteau, 81, of Raymond passed away after a short illness on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 at Ledgewood Manor in Windham, surrounded by her family.

Pauline was born in Westbrook on June 14, 1936 to Simonne and Robert Larrivee. She married George Fecteau on April 28, 1956. They were married for 61 years.

Pauline was a stay at home mom while raising her children. She enjoyed cooking, knitting and puzzles. Her favorite thing to do was camping and anything that had to do with the outdoors, especially in the sun.

She is survived by her husband; her sons, Marc Fecteau of Casco, Raymond Fecteau of Standish, Roger Fecteau of Gorham and Steven Fecteau of Gorham; her daughter, Pamela Pelletier of Raymond; her brother, Onile Larrivee of Windham; her sister, Doris Tanguay of Gorham; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren with one on the way; many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Richard Larrivee; and her grandson.

Visiting hours will be Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Windham Chapel of Dolby Blais & Segee, 434 River Road.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 919 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. Interment will be held in the spring at Riverside Cemetery, Raymond.

Robert W. Hauser Jr. GORHAM — Robert W. Hauser Jr., 92, of Gorham, passed away peacefully at Maine Medical Center on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, following a heart attack.

He was born July 6, 1925, to Robert and Helen Hauser Sr., in Winston Salem, N.C. He served proudly in the United States Navy during WWII in the European/African area. In his youth, he worked for the U.S. Senate at the White House before enlisting in the U.S. Navy.

During that time, he met and married Eleanor Fogg, and they moved to South Portland, where they raised their family.

He and Eleanor traveled all over in their R.V. for many years. After the Navy, he worked for the South Portland Water District, then provided Civil Service for the U.S. Coast Guard as an industrial supervisor at the South Portland Base, retiring with 38 years of service.

He was a “jack of all trades,” there wasn’t anything he couldn’t do. He loved being with his children, grandchildren and his greatgrandchildren. He enjoyed his daily phone calls from his children.

Robert and his buddies went to the Q Street Restaurant for breakfast daily and played pool and poker twice weekly in his game room.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, NASCAR racing and going out to eat.

In his later years, he would go to his son’s camp on Sebago Lake, where he loved to sit watching boats, his sons flying their radiocontrolled planes, and family barbecues.

He was a Mason with Hiram Lodge #180 in South Portland, and a member of the Shriners. Robert was also a volunteer Boy Scout Leader, and proud to see both of his sons achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.

He was predeceased by his wife, Eleanor; brother, Jack Hauser; daughters, Julia Ann Hauser, Loris Bell Hauser, Sharon Littlefield; son, Robert Hauser III. Robert will be greatly missed and is survived by his children, Lorene Hebert of Naples, Larry Hauser of Standish, David of Scarborough, Alyane Grover of Limington; his loving sisters, Betty Scott, Mary Hutchins and Sara Clements, all of N.C.; nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; four nieces and one nephew.

Visiting hours were Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Robert’s name to: Travis Mills Foundation at www.travismills.org

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Wilma S. M. Cobb PORTLAND — Wilma S. M. Cobb, 87, died on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at her home.

Wilma was born on June 24, 1930, the daughter of the late Willy and Maria Nee (Karsten) Topp of Brooklyn, N.Y. Wilma’s parents decided to move back to Steinau/Strassdeich, Germany with Wilma when she was only a year old.

Wilma grew up in Germany and attended local schools. In 1947, when she turned 18, Wilma decided to move back to New York, staying at her aunt and uncle’s home, Erna and Ernest Berwing. Wilma’s parents came back to New York around 1953 to join the family. She worked as a merchandise buyer for B. Altman and Bergdorf Goodman in New York. Through her work, she was able to travel, which she greatly enjoyed.

Wilma met and married the love of her life, Clyde Cobb, and they married at the Plaza Hotel in New York on March 5, 1966.

Wilma and Clyde lived on Read Street, and then in 1972, moved to Chenery Street. After she moved to Portland, she worked as a buyer for Porteous Department Store, in the bridal department and then ladies coats. Former bridal customers from previous decades would see Wilma in the community and she would remember them as well.

When she wasn’t working, she enjoyed vacationing at the Trapp Family Lodge in Vermont, cross-country skiing, and getting together weekly with the Chenery Street knitting group. While the other women were knitting scarves and blankets, Wilma was knitting tiny hats for the babies at Mercy Hospital, those who were homeless, or local school children. Wilma would light up a room with her smile; she was the ultimate selfless giver.

Wilma was a lifelong learner; she loved to try new things. She always kept up with current events and was an avid history buff.

Although she never had her own children, she took on the role of a loving grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, and treated them as her own. Her family remembers going on special trips in Alfred at Gile’s Family Farm, and handpicking strawberries and blueberries in the area together. Her blueberry muffins were baked with love and well known in the Cobb family. Wilma was not only great at baking; she also made her famous 25-plus lbs. of butternut squash for the Cobb Thanksgiving every year. Everyone would get together at the American Legion Hall in Gray so she and Clyde could spend the holidays with Clyde’s side of the family.

Wilma was predeceased by her husband, Clyde, in 1998; and many cousins.

She is survived by two grandsons, Stuart Cobb of Florida and Ricky Cobb of Bridgton; three great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandson; four cousins in Germany; and Clyde’s family of Gray. She will be missed by many friends.

A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Burial will be held at a later date.

To view Wilma’s memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com Memorial contributions may be made in Wilma’s memory to: Park Danforth, 777 Stevens Ave., Portland, ME 04103.

Vivian A. Lowther MORRISTOWN, PENN. — Vivian A. Lowther, 103, of Morristown, Penn., formerly of Center Lovell, Maine, passed away on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018.

Born and raised in Ridgway, Penn., the daughter of Fred and Ada (Nelson) Loncoske, Vivian was the fourth of seven children (six girls and one boy), all of whom predeceased her. At age 16 she won a scholarship to attend Thiel College in Greenville, Penn., where she cherished her participation in the French and Drama Clubs and, her senior year, was elected “May Queen.” At the time of her death, Vivian was the oldest living alumna of Thiel College. Upon graduation, she was recruited for a foreign language teaching position in East Brady, Penn., by her future beloved husband, Bill, also known as “Pat.” Both teachers in the same school at the time, Bill and Vivian married in June of 1938, and subsequently lived in Doylestown, Penn., as well as in Belvidere, Livingston, Glassboro, and Boonton, N.J., before finally settling in Morristown, in 1979.

During World War II, Bill was a Naval Commander in the Pacific, and Vivian drove cross-country to spend as much time with her husband as possible, living the latter portion of 1944 in Southern Calif.

In 1972, Vivian and Bill built a summer home in Maine, where they loved their time in nature as well as the opportunity to entertain friends and family. She continued to spend a portion of each year in Center Lovell, for the last 45 years of her life.

Vivian loved teaching and volunteering her time enriching the lives of others. Before the war, she tutored and cared for the children of famed author Pearl S. Buck, and returned later to teaching in Livingston. In addition, she taught Sunday School classes and led Girl Scout troops; was a member of P.E.O. Chapter H and Eastern Star. She knit scarves and caps for the Seaman’s Institute in New York City, and was an avid crossword puzzle enthusiast. Later in life, both Bill and Vivian volunteered their time with Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morris County Literacy Program, Meals-onWheels, the Presby-Aires (an interfaith singing group), Rotary, and her church.

Vivian was the beloved wife of 64 years to the late Dr. William Lowther. She was the loving mother of Carolyn Lowther, and Vicky Willson and her husband Ken. She is also survived by her cherished granddaughter, Kate Willson and her husband Jack McDonald.

A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Boonton, 513 Birch St., in Boonton, N.H., on Saturday, Feb. 17th at 11 a.m. For further information or to send a condolence, please visit www.bradleyfuneralhomes.com

Eileen M. Frost WINDHAM — Eileen “Jackie” Marie Frost, 72, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 in Portland.

The daughter of Joseph and Alberta (Morrison) Landry, she was born in Bath on March 20, 1945. She graduated from Portland High School, and then waitressed at Dimillo’s. She became a bookkeeper for Husson College, then attended the college earning her bachelor’s degree in accounting. In 1986, she started working at Mactec, where she retired in 2008.

One of the earlier jobs that Eileen held was at Fairchild’s, where she met her longtime partner Linda Lee Bass.

Eileen enjoyed the outdoors, especially her flowers, fishing and camping. She loved all her dogs including Rocket, Gigi, Max and Maggie. She enjoyed traveling where she, Linda, Patty and Dick went on several trips in their RVs, as well as going on several cruises. She also enjoyed playing bingo and slots at Foxwoods and Oxford Casino. Eileen’s group of friends she met through her Stampin’ Up club meant a lot to her. After Eileen retired she enjoyed volunteering. She was very generous with her time and skills, volunteering at the hospital helping new moms make cards, donating time and cards to the Ronald McDonald house, joining the Lions Club in Windham, and helping people with tax preparation though AARP. Eileen was predeceased by her son, Daniel (Jay) Frost.

She is survived by her partner of over 50 years Linda of Windham; her daughters, Therese (Tammy) Parker of Sebago, Belinda Hutchinson of Westbrook and Deborah Moody of Mason N.H.; her son, Kevin Bass, of Windham; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018 at Dolby, Blais & Segee Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society (https://donate3.cancer.org)

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Fri., Feb. 16 — Free AARP tax preparations, Community Center. Call 647-3116 for appointment.

Sat., Feb. 17 — Kids Fishing Derby, 8 a.m., Highland Lake Beach, 16 and under free.

Sat., Feb. 17 — Walk With a Doc, 9 a.m. Stevens Brook School. Dr. Peter Leighton.

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Sat., Feb. 17 — Magician Ray Logan, 1:30 p.m., Highland Lake Beach.

Sat., Feb. 17 — Fireworks, 6 p.m., Highland Lake.

Mon., Feb. 19 — NAMI meeting, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 33 S. High St. FMI 647-2969.

Tue., Feb. 20 — Winter

Ecology Family Fun, 9 a.m.

- noon. MLSC, Willett Rd. Free for LEA members, $5 for nonmembers, $15 family max.

FMI and to register alanna@ leamaine.org Wed., Feb. 21 — Lenten Lunch, noon - 1 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 High St. Host: Bridgton First Congregational Church UCC. Free and open to public. All welcome.

Fri., Feb. 23 — Free AARP tax preparations, Community Center. Call 647-3116 for appointment.

Fri., Feb. 23 — Improv Acting Workshop, 2 - 3:30 p.m., Public Library. Free and open to public. Supports Girl Scout Silver Award. FMI and to register 647-2472.

Sat., Feb. 24 — LEA Four Square World Championships, 5 p.m., Bridgton Academy Gym, N. Bridgton. $10 registration fee. FMI Peter Lowell peter@leamaine.org or 5951434.

Tue., Feb. 27 — Food pantry, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 S. High St. All welcome, FMI 6472334 or 743-2606.

Wed., Feb. 28 — Lenten Lunch, noon - 1 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 High St. Host: To be announced. Free and open to public. All welcome.

CASCO Thur., Feb. 22 — Improv Acting Workshop, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Public Library. Free and open to public. Supports Girl Scout Silver Award. FMI and to register 627-4541.

DENMARK Fri., Feb. 16 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, easy hike, Rattlesnake Mountain, Casco, 1,035 ft. Bring winter packs, head lamps, snowshoes, microspikes. Meet at Denmark

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Thrift shop donations

VFW Golden Anniversary

Hospital Guild Thrift Shop Now Accepting Donations

HARRISON — VFW Post 9328 in Harrison is celebrating 50 years of serving the needs of local veterans and their families on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. To commemorate this milestone, The Golden Anniversary Award Citation is presented to the Post in recognition of 50 years of outstanding service to the community.

Keith E. Harman, national commander of the VFW, congratulated all members of the Post, “I send my sincere thanks and appreciation to the members of VFW Post 9328 for their outstanding record of service to the community, veterans, and to the nation over the past 50 years.”

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (VFW) is the nation’s largest and oldest major war veterans’ organization. Founded in 1899 and chartered by Congress in 1936, the VFW is comprised entirely of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, Guard, and Reserve forces.

With nearly 1.7 million VFW and Auxiliary members in nearly 6,400 Posts worldwide, the nonprofit veterans’ service organization is proud to proclaim “No one does more for veterans” than the VFW, which is dedicated to veterans’ service, legislative advocacy, and military and community service programs. For more information or to join the VFW, please go to www.vfw.org

Junco will perform at Stone Mountain Arts Center.

Junco to perform at Stone Mountain BROWNFIELD — Awardwinning local band Junco will be performing at Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield on Friday, Feb. 23, at 8 p.m.

Hailing from the hills of the Mt. Washington Valley, Junco performs an original hybrid of rock, folk, and jazz. The band — comprised of bassist Anthony Branca, guitarist Jeremy Holden, drummer Alex Ouellette, singer/ guitarist Bobby Sheehan, and oboist Dan Stackhouse — start-

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Congregational Church, 8 a.m.

FMI John Patrick 756-2247.

Sat., Feb. 17 — Cabin Fever Reliever Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., Denmark Arts Center. $10 - $15 suggested donation. FMI info@denmarkarts.org Tue., Feb. 20 — Guitar workshop, Denmark Arts Center. $10. FMI and to reserve a spot info@denmarkarts.org FRYEBURG Sat., Feb. 17 — Benefit dinner and auction for Donald Legare of Denmark, 4 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. $10 adults, $5 kids 4 10, under 4 free.

HARRISON Thur., Feb. 15 — Cabin fever history lecture, Home Fires,

by Caroline Grimm, 2 p.m., Village Library. Free admission.

FMI 583-2970.

Sat., Feb. 17 — Family Ice Fishing Derby, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Start at Long Lake Boat launch. $5 entry fee. FMI and to register www.harrisonmaine.org Wed., Feb. 21 — Improv Acting Workshop, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Village Library. Free and open to public. Supports Girl Scout Silver Award. FMI and to register 583-2970.

LOVELL Sat., Feb. 17 — Lions Club Norris Bennett Memorial Ice Fishing Derby, starts 5 a.m., North Lovell Grange Hall, Rte. 5. Cash prizes. $10 entry fee, children 12 and under free. FMI and preregistration Cliff Hill, 928-3744.

Sat., Feb. 17 — Lions Club BYOB (21+) dance, 8 - 11:30 p.m., VFW Hall. Music by Peter Allen and the Hurricane Mountain Band. $12 per person, $20 per couple. FMI and reservations Cliff Hall 928-3744.

NAPLES Tues., Feb. 20 — Improv Acting Workshop, 1:30 - 3 p.m., Public Library. Free and open to public. Supports Girl Scout Silver Award. FMI and to register 693-6841.

WATERFORD Thur., Feb. 15 — Community supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins House (next to church), Plummer Hill Rd. Bring main dish or salad to share. All welcome.

Sat., Feb.. 17 — Brown Bag Lunch Gardening Chat, 2 p.m., Public Library. Bring your own lunch, drinks and desserts provided. FMI 583-2050.

AREA EVENTS Wed., Feb. 21 — A Day in the Life of a Snow Ranger talk, 7 p.m., Town Hall, Shelburne, N.H. Sponsored by Mahoosuc Land Trust and Shelburne Trails Club. FMI 824-3806 or info@

mahoosuc.org ONGOING WEEKLY DAILY Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon - 1 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton. O/D MONDAYS Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 - 10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street. FMI 647-2402.

Taoist Tai Chi, 9 a.m., Beginner Class, Bridgton Community Center.

Sebago Food Pantry, 9 10:30 a.m. (3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 2nd Mon.) Nazarene Church, Rte. 114. FMI 787-2177.

Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m.

- noon, Lovell United Church of Christ.

Bridge, 1 p.m., Bradley St.,

Sleeping Giant, in May 2015 and an LP, The Night the Lake Stood Still, in March 2017.

They are two-time finalists and one-time winner of the 93.5 WMWV Local Song of the Year Contest, and they continue to perform across the northeast.

While channeling the sounds of the Dave Matthews Band, the Grateful Dead, and Paul Simon, Junco’s upbeat themes, improvisational approach, and lively stage presence all add up to a

show not to be missed.

The Feb. 23 concert will also feature special guest musicians Max Richardson (trumpet), Mike Sakash (saxophone), and Kelsey Sheehan (vocals). Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance online at stonemountainartscenter.com, or by calling the SMAC box office at 9357292. The lobby will be open at 5 p.m. and dinner seating will begin at 6 p.m. (dinner not included in ticket price).

Fryeburg. Runs year-round.

Naples Food Pantry, 10 Cribbage, 2 p.m., Bridgton 11:30 a.m., United Methodist Community Center.

Church, Village Green. FMI Celebrate Recovery, Christ- 595-2754. based 12-step recovery proBridgton Food Pantry, 11 gram, 6 - 8 p.m., Lake Region Vineyard Church, 402 Main St., Bridgton. FMI 647-5439.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m. Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. ODLH Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

TUESDAYS Jeanette’s Free Clothing Closet, 9 - 11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, Bridgton.

Tai Chi Maine, 9:15 a.m., Tibetan White Swan, Town Hall, Bridgton.

Tai Chi Maine, 10 a.m. set practice, Town Hall, Bridgton.

Chickadee Quilters, 10 a.m., Bridgton Community Center.

a.m. - 1 p.m., Methodist Church, Bridge, 12:15 p.m., Bridgton 98 Main St., FMI 647-4476.

Community Center.

Community Lunch, noon, Cards/Board games, noon Sebago Nazarene Church, $3.50 2:30 p.m., Harrison Fire Station CALENDAR, Page 8A suggested donation

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ed to take shape during their high school years at Fryeburg Academy. Bobby had written a handful of songs by his senior year, and it was at that point that he decided to invite some other musicians to contribute to his ideas. He initially found this help in friends Jeremy Holden and Dan Stackhouse, and it wasn’t long before the others joined in and rounded out the group.

Since their inception, Junco has released an EP, Waking the

The Bridgton Hospital Guild Thrift Shop on Main Street (next to Renys) is now accepting donations of clean, wearable clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children. They are also interested in donations of housewares including dishes, glassware, kitchen items, and décor. Books, games, toys, and stuffed animals in clean, useable condition are also desirable but no electronics or appliances can be accepted.

Located in the heart of Bridgton, the spotlessly clean, beautifully-decorated Thrift Shop is a fun destination for local residents as well as summer and winter visitors. There is an amazing array of items on offer: wearable clothing and shoes for both men and women, and a nice selection of jewelry, handbags, and accessories for the ladies.

The “boutique” area with designer-name clothing and accessories is an especially outstanding feature of the shop.

The housewares room is filled with a wide range of household items as well as collectables, antiques, and seasonal items.

The separate kids room is loaded with clean, wearable children’s clothing including beautiful little girls’ holiday dresses and a nice selection of gently-worn prom dresses.

Come visit the Thrift Shop — you won’t be disappointed!

Bridgton Hospital Thrift Shop is staffed by volunteers from the Bridgton Hospital Guild.

All profits go directly to Bridgton Hospital for purchasing special equipment. This year the Guild provided the Pediatric Department with a Spot Vision Scanner, which can detect vision problems in children as young as six months.

Thus far, the scanner has detected vision issues in 13 children who have been referred to eye specialists for further evaluation.

Bridgton Hospital Guild is always accepting new members. Joining the Guild is a great way to meet new friends while participating in projects that benefit our own Bridgton Hospital. If you are interested in becoming a Guild member please call Phyllis Ginzler, Guild president, for more information at 647-8257.

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Gallery 302 welcomes woodcarver

Gallery 302 in Bridgton is pleased to welcome Bob Grimm to its group of talented artists. Bob is a woodcarver who lives with his herd of Labrador retrievers in Raymond, Maine. He collects wood and likes to use locally-sourced and uniquely-grained wood in many of his creations. Most of his work reflects the natural beauty of the outdoors. He

is the president of the Maine Woodcarvers Association and has won numerous awards at woodcarving competitions throughout New England, including Best of Show and Peoples’ Choice awards.

Bob’s detailed carvings of wildlife and the natural world may be seen at Gallery 302, 112 Main St. in Bridgton. For more information, call 6472787 or visit gallery302.com

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Bob Grimm with some of his woodcarvings at Gallery 302.

Lovell Flea Market and Bake Sale

LOVELL — The Lovell Girl Scouts are sponsoring a flea market and bake sale on Saturday, March 3, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 at the Lovell United Church of Christ, located on Route 5 in Center Lovell.

There will be something for everyone including flea market treasures, antiques, furniture and more. Soups and sandwiches will be available for lunch as well as baked goods and, of course, Girl Scout cookies!

For more information and to rent a table please contact Linda Libby at 925-3661.

Baked Haddock Public Supper

WINDHAM — The Windham Knights of Columbus will be hosting a baked haddock dinner on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 919 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302) in Windham. The meal includes fresh baked haddock, vegetables, mashed potatoes, rolls, beverages and a homemade dessert buffet.

The cost of the dinner is $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, or $25 for Family Meal Deal. Proceeds will benefit the Windham Fuel Assistance Program.

School Open House

WINDHAM — The Windham Christian Academy is hosting an In-School Open House on Thursday, Feb. 22 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend and learn more about the school. Please call 892-2244 to reserve a place.

Variety Night

CENTER CONWAY, N.H. — The Center Conway United Methodist Church will host a variety night on Friday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. It will be a night of songs, poems, and stories for a post-Valentine’s Day celebration. Refreshments will be provided by the church and will surely include some delicious chocolate desserts — we hope! Donations will help send a camper to Wanakee, a summer camp sponsored by The United Methodist Church, located in Meredith, N.H. For more information or to participate call 603-447-2295.

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NORWAY — Local arts nonprofit Cottage Street Creative Exchange has a full spring ahead, with many opportunities for public engagement.

To begin with, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., the Art Moves Dance Ensemble will present an informal showing of Ancestors Dream, a work in progress. Feedback from the audience is welcome after the showing, which will take place in the Art Moves Dance Studio on the third floor at 13 Cottage St. in Norway. There is no charge for admission, but donations are always gratefully accepted.

Art Moves Dance Ensemble, along with a dozen other dance companies from around New England, will be performing in the annual F.A.B. (FrancoAmerican and Bates) concert

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The Snow Sports Adventure Camp at Shawnee Peak Ski Area, 119 Mountain Rd. in Bridgton, is now accepting applicants for its 2018 February Break session.

This popular three-day program for young skiers and snowboarders will give children a fresh perspective on mountain fun and help

them cultivate a passion for winter in New England. The camp runs from Monday, Feb. 19 to Wednesday, Feb. 21, but hurry — space is limited and the deadline for signing up is Friday, Feb. 16! Skiers and riders must be level 3 or above, meaning they can control their speed and direction.

Each morning starts at 10

a.m. with a few hours of traditional coaching geared toward building confidence and skiing or riding skills. Children and coaches will then break for lunch, which is included in the price of the program and can be chosen from an assorted menu at the cafeteria.

After lunch the children regroup outside to partici-

pate in various on-hill activities including cardboard box races, scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, and an introduction to freestyle skiing. The day ends at 3 p.m. at the Alpine House.

To learn more and register for the program call 647-8444 or go to www.shawneepeak. com

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Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

WEDNESDAYS Free Breakfast, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m., Naples United Methodist Church, 1000 Roosevelt Trl. Breakfast postponed to Friday if SAD 61 schools are delayed or closed.

Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 - 10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street. FMI 647-2402.

Story Time, 9:30 a.m., Denmark Public Library, Rte. 117.

Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m.

- noon, Lovell United Church of Christ.

Sweden Food Pantry, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sweden Community Church. Rte. 93.

First and third Wednesday of the month only.

Senior Lunch, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Ping Pong, 1 - 3 p.m., Harrison Fire Station Community Room.

Mah Jongg, 1 - 4 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Taoist Tai Chi, 2 p.m., Beginner Class, Bridgton Community Center.

Over 40 Pickleball, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Harrison Elementary School. FMI 583-2241.

Bible Study, 6 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

Otisfield Sewing & Craft Group, 1 - 3:30 p.m. (every Wed, except 3rd Wed. of mo.), Community Hall.

THURSDAYS Rotary Club Meeting, 7:15 a.m. Bridgton Community Center.

Casual Crafters, 9 a.m. 12 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Tai Chi Maine, 10 a.m., beginner class, Town Hall, Bridgton.

AA Step-Meeting, 9 a.m., Step Sisters 6 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

The Academy Collects, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pace Galleries of Art, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Free Community Kettle Supper, 5 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Pickleball, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Gym. FMI 627-4187.

Chickadee Quilters, 6:30 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

FRIDAYS Coffee Call, 8 - 11 a.m., Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main St., Harrison.

Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 - 10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street. FMI 647-2402.

Taoist Tai Chi, 9 a.m., Beginner Class, Harrison Cong.

Church.

Tai Chi Maine, 10 a.m., beginner practice, Town Hall, Bridgton.

Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m.

- noon, Lovell United Church of Christ.

Free Beginners Spanish Class, 3 - 4 p.m. downstairs, Bridgton Library.

Over 40 Men’s Basketball, 4 p.m., Brownfield/Denmark School.

Pickup Volleyball — 6:30 - 9 p.m., Casco Community Center gym, 940 Meadow Rd., Free, all levels welcome. Bring sneakers, water, knee pads. Call 627-4187 FMI and to reserve a spot.

SATURDAYS Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m.

- 12 p.m., United Methodist Chruch, 219 Main St., Bridgton.

Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m.

- noon, Lovell United Church of Christ.

Pickleball, 9 - 11 a.m., Harrison Elementary School, Naples Road.

Sebago Clothes Closet, 9 a.m. - noon, Warming Hut, Rte. 114, Sebago, next to Nazarene Church. FMI 787-2177.

Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. noon, Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Lovell.

AA Meeting, O/BB/D/A/L, 7 - 8 p.m., Lovell Church of Christ, 1174 Main St. AA Beginner’s & Group Mtgs., 7 - 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

SUNDAYS Ping Pong, 1 - 4 p.m., Bridgton Town Hall, North High St. All welcome, equipment provided free.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., Harrison Congregational Church.

Community Room.

Pokemon Club, 3 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Harrison Food Bank, 6 - 7:30 p.m., VFW Hall, 176 Waterford Rd. FMI 890-9742.

Al-Anon Bridgton, 7 p.m.

Newcomers Meeting, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Open Meeting, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bridgton.

AA Step Mtgs., 7 p.m., Clyde

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Memorial Hospital proposes adult day services NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — Memorial Hospital announced plans to open a state-of-the-art Adult Day Center in Mount Washington Valley next year, with multiple therapeutic and activity areas providing guests with memory care services as well as respite for families and caregivers. The Mount Washington Valley Adult Day Center will be located in a 14,000-squarefoot facility to be built in Center Conway off Route 302 near the new Journey Church.

Ground breaking for the facility will take place in spring 2018 with an anticipated opening in summer 2019, pending permits and approvals.

The Adult Day Center will be operated by Memorial Elder Health Services, a subsidiary of Memorial Hospital, under a lease agreement with the Betty C. Ketchum Foundation. Betty Ketchum was a longtime resident of the Merriman House at Memorial Hospital where she received compassionate and skilled nursing care in her later years until her passing.

“We are proud and excited to bring these vital services to the Mount Washington Valley,” stated President and CEO Scott McKinnon.

The project, which is fully supported by the Memorial Hospital and the MaineHealth

boards of trustees, has been led by Memorial’s nursing home administrator Sue Ruka, RN, PhD, who says, “It is our intention to make this a bestin-class facility, truly a center of excellence for adult day and memory care services.”

The Center will serve those with memory loss and cognitive and physical limitations by providing an array of memory-care services. The plan is to operate five days a week for 10 hours a day Monday through Friday and provide meals and assist with transportation at affordable rates.

Potential financial support for participants may come from a variety of private and public resources.

The new Center is expected to fill a great need in the Valley, with the overall population of the communities in the hospital service area projected to increase by one percent over the next five years. By 2030, Carroll County is predicted to be one of the oldest counties in New Hampshire with 48 percent of its population over 65 years old. The 85-year and older group is the most rapidly growing population and is expected to increase by 129 percent.

The design and appearance of the Center aims to offer a home-like experience

Rendering of the proposed Mount Washington Valley Adult Day Center. in a healing and safe environment. The setting will include an outdoor fenced therapy garden with extensive walking and viewing features, a central gathering place for group activities and socialization, dining and examination rooms, a kitchen area, exer-

cise room, a solarium to bring nature indoors, and several small rooms providing a less stimulating environment.

The site plan review for the parcel of land in Center Conway is scheduled on Feb. 22. The land is under contract and will be purchased pending

permits and approvals. A variance from the zoning board of approval was granted in December 2017.

HEB Engineers of North Conway, N.H. was contracted for all of the site design engineering and permitting. SMRT of Portland, Maine has been

tapped for architectural services, while Landry French Construction of Scarborough, Maine has been named construction manager.

For more information about the Center, contact Sue Ruka at 603-356-5461, ext.

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Winter Jamboree at Tear Cap workshops

HIRAM — Everyone is invited to the Tear Cap Workshops Winter Jamboree on Sunday, Feb. 18, from noon to 4 p.m. at the mill property, 22 Hampshire St. in Hiram. A course will be set up for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing (bring your own skis or snowshoes) and live music will be played by the ’75 Scottys. There will also be great food and tours of the current project to renovate the former planer mill building into a Community Woodworking Shop. The event will benefit this construction project with all contributions going toward getting the space finished.

Come on down and check out what’s happening in Hiram!

A winter scene at Tear Cap Workshops.

Tear Cap Workshops would like to thank the sponsors of the Winter Jamboree: Hancock Lumber, Depot Street Tap House, Ace Insurance Agency, Cardinal Printing, Hayes True Value, Heart & Hand, GrandyOats, and Groundcover.

Tear Cap Workshops is a nonprofit organization founded in 2016 for the purpose of education in craft.

Future classes and workshops on creating great things out of wood will be held in the Community Woodworking Shop. In addition, the space will house a “rent-a-bench” program for anyone who needs a space in which to do a woodworking project.

Free Girl Scout event

DENMARK — Come out! Come out! Wherever you are! Join the fun and bust out of cabin fever madness and connect with the community through art, music, talent, nontalent, and good cheer. Share a song, a poem, a two-step, a mime, a joke, a quirk, a story, a skit, a musical display, or the like at the Denmark Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 17, starting at 7 p.m. The atmosphere is supportive and everyone is looking to have a good time. All welcome! $10 suggested donation. For more information call the DAC at 4522412 or e-mail info@DenmarkArts.org

RAYMOND — Girl Scouts of Maine (GSME) will host a free Sprouting Daisies event at Raymond Elementary School at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26.

The event is geared toward girls who are entering kindergarten or first grade, and their families who want to learn more about the Girl Scouts.

Sprouting Daisies brings together girls and their caregivers to discover why Girl Scouting is important to the development of girls, how it relates to the success of young women today. It also emphasizes the important role that adults play.

amazing animal friends survive Maine winters. A series of stations will be set up inside and there will be opportunities to explore outside (we have extra snowshoes) so come prepared to play in the woods.

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For the last show, over 60 cars were entered and hundreds of people attended. The event has proven to be a huge success and the organizers are now inviting interested vendors to attend the event.

Vendors who would like sell their goods at the WMCC Grand Auto Show, sponsor the show, or make a donation toward the scholarship fund should call Tamara Roberge at 603-342-3062 or e-mail troberge@ccsnh.edu

lies with children ages three to 10. A fee of $5 will be charged to non-LEA members, up to a maximum of $15 per family. We hope to see you there! Please e-mail alanna@ leamaine.org for more information and to register.

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LEA Winter Ecology Fun Join the Lakes Environmental Association on Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Maine Lake Science Center for a fun-filled morning of exploring winter adaptations and forest ecology indoors and out. Examine and build snowflakes, identify winter twigs, and discover how our

Attendees will be invited to participate in an activity, explore volunteer opportunities, and learn how to earn GSME’s newest patch — Sprouting Daisies — for free.

“Girl Scouts helps girls develop their full potential, even the youngest ones,” says Joanne Crepeau, CEO of Girl Scouts of Maine.

“When a girl becomes a Girl Scout, she grows into a young woman who is self-confident, strong and compassionate. She learns how to build and maintain healthy relationships. She becomes more aware of the world around her and

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HARRISON — Approaching its second anniversary, the Caswell Conservancy Center on Main Street in Harrison was thrilled to host a fundraiser by Terry Swett, leader of the Milltown Roadshow Band. Terry, who often attends the Center’s Friday morning Coffee Call, suggested to the Center’s Board of Directors chairwoman, Muffett Crowell, that his band would donate their time and talent in a mid-winter concert to help support the Center.

Two months later, the Caswell Conservancy Center held its first Cabin Fever Concert on Saturday, Jan. 20. The three-hour event was a huge success with the band performing to a near full house. Each of the seven musicians interacted with the audience telling stories, and playing solos, duets, and group numbers, many written

by Terry Swett and the others in the group. Several of the songs they performed are on their latest CD, which is now on sale in the Lake Region area.

Band members included Terry Swett — rhythm guitar,

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The Volunteer Transportation Program at the Bridgton Community Center is looking for drivers.

This is a totally volunteer program that provides rides to Bridgton residents to destinations within Bridgton for food shopping, errands at the library, pharmacy, etc. If you have one day per week that you could make a difference in the life of a Bridgton senior, this is the program for you. The program does not provide rides to medical appointments; the Health Care Access Program (647-2483) provides medical rides.

The transportation program is a great way to make a difference and even make a new friend. Please contact Carmen Lone or Lorraine Goldrup at the Bridgton Community Center, 647-3116, for more information.

Milltown Roadshow Band playing at the Caswell Conservancy Center in Harrison. Left to right: Terry Swett, Diane “DJ” Maddix, Jack D. Jole, Rusty Wiltjer, John Sparrow, Donnie Katlin and Jewel Clark. harmonica, lead and harmony vocals; Diane “DJ” Maddix — rhythm percussion, lead and harmony vocals; Jack D. Jole — lead guitar, lead and harmony vocals; and John Sparrow — acoustic bass fiddle. Extras Rusty Wiltjer played percussion, and Donnie Katlin and Jewel

Clark from Bethel played as extras on guitar and vocals.

Jeanine Loubier, who is a regular member of the band playing fiddle, keyboard, banjo, mandolin, was not performing with the band that night.

Marie’s Kitchen of Naples catered the evening, provid-

ing a variety of delicious desserts and beverages, and Summit Spring, a supporter of the Center, donated the bottled water. Both are greatly appreciated.

For more information about the band and its availability call 650-1057 or visit milltownroadshow.com

FBA welcomes new ‘Drive Up’ FRYEBURG — In 2008, Bob Wentworth opened the 302 Smokehouse on Main Street in Fryeburg as a fun local hangout and a deliciously unique eatery rolled into one fabulous restaurant and tavern.

Now 10 years later, the Fryeburg Business Association (FBA) is excited to welcome Bob’s newest offering to Fryeburg — the 302 Riverside Drive Up Restaurant, located across from Jockey Cap on Bridgton Road.

At the 302 Riverside Drive Up, you can order onsite or by phone from a great menu of fun selections that are packaged to eat in the comfort of your home, car or right next door at the Saco River Brewery while enjoying a great local brew.

Bob’s specialties include burgers, seafood and some fun “street food” style

options, as well as a catering service of pre-made, home-cooked, family-style meals that are available hot and ready or prepared for you to pop in the oven for gatherings of all kinds — large or small — family or business! Fryeburg Business Association welcomes this creative new service to Fryeburg and to the Association as its newest member.

The Fryeburg Business Association’s mission is to promote and enhance a thriving business climate that contributes to the community and economic vitality of the Fryeburg Area.

In January 2018, new board officers were elected as follows: Stephen Chase, president; Donna Woodward, vice president; James Tyrrell, treasurer; Holly Foster, secretary; and Kristen Charette, member-at-large.

Area births

Angela and Joe Trybus of Norway, Maine happily welcome the birth of their daughter, Kenzley Donna Trybus, on Jan. 30, 2018, at 7:02 a.m., in Stephens Memorial Hospital, Norway, Maine. Kenzley Donna joins sisters Kaylee, Emmie, and Allison, and brothers Quentin and Derrik. Maternal grandparents: Elaine and Kevin Waterhouse of West Paris, Maine.

Paternal grandparent: Donna Staples of Bella Vista, Ariz.

Lauren Cash and Larry Cunnington of Norway, Maine are pleased to announce the arrival of their son, River Paul Cunnington, who was born at 3:19 p.m. on Feb. 1, 2018, at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway, Maine. River Paul joins three brothers: Caleb, Noah, and Toby. Maternal grandparents: Tammy St. John of Windham, Maine; and Danielle and Joseph Cash of Harrison, Maine. Paternal grandparents: Chantal Lamerc and Larry Lamerc, both of Otisfield, Maine.

Casey and Justin Sundgren of Lovell, Maine are proud to welcome their new son, Asher Michael Sundgren, who was born on Feb. 3, 2018 at 9:19 a.m. at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway, Maine.

Asher joins older sister Mia Jayden. Maternal grandparent: Jason Simmons of Stoneham, Maine. Paternal grandparents: Geoff and Ross Sundgren of Lovell, Maine.

Babysitting

The Bridgton Community Center on Depot Street (behind Renys) will be offering a Babysitter’s Training Course on Friday, Feb. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Center.

Allison Ross, EMT with United Ambulance will be conducting this course, which is geared for 11 to 14-yearold young people. The course will cover information on leadership, safe and responsible babysitting, basic care, and the Heart of Babysitting: Stop: Think Safety, Safe Play. It will also include basic first aid and infant and child Heartsaver CPR. Participants will receive a certificate at the end of the course.

The fee for this class is $40 per person, which covers the cost of the book and a CD as well as other information to take home for reference. Class size is limited to 14 candidates so early registration is encouraged. Participants are also asked to bring a bag lunch to class for the noon break.

Registration must be made before Friday, Feb. 16.

For more information and to register, please contact the Bridgton Community Center at 647-3116.

Home Garden Flower Show

BEST OF LUCK IN THE NEW VENTURE — Fryeburg Business Association’s officers Donna Woodward (left) and Steve Chase (right) welcome Bob Wentworth to the FBA and wish him luck on his new venture, 302 Riverside Drive Up. For more information on visit www.FryeburgBusiness.

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FRYEBURG — If you’ve had enough of winter, there is hope on the horizon! The Conway Daily Sun will be presenting the 18th Home Garden Flower Show, May Fair at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds on May 19 and 20 so mark your calendars!

Over 300 regional home-related products and services will be on display, as well as a wine and craft beer pavilion, a farmers market, guest speakers, and the always popular (and delicious) Meet The Chefs Cooking Series. New this year is a cannabis section and Fly Fishing 101, sponsored by Orvis on both Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.homegardenflowershow.com to learn more about this upcoming celebration of spring.

Fryeburg Police Department log (Continued from Page 5A) stopped on Portland Street and charged with failing to register a vehicle.

4:49 p.m. Criminal trespass complaint on Bridgton Road investigated.

7:30 p.m. Responding to a suspicious activity report on Hemlock Bridge Road, police charged Robin Marland, 52, of Fryeburg with endangering the welfare of a child.

9:35 p.m. A disturbance on Harbor Road was investigated.

Wednesday, February 7 5:13 a.m. Radar detail at intersection of Smith and Cross Streets.

11:26 a.m. Assisted Fryeburg Rescue with a call on Main Street.

12:55 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Portland Street.

1:11 p.m. Assist firefighters with a call at a Main Street residence.

2:06 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on East Conway Road.

3:45 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at intersection of Main and Christopher Streets.

9:33 p.m. Harassment complaint on Hemlock Bridge Road investigated.

Thursday, February 8 7:57 a.m. Burglary on Smith Street investigated.

8:23 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Bridgton Road.

Subject transported to hospital.

2:53 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Main Street.

2:58 p.m. Criminal mischief complaint on Portland Street.

6:23 p.m. Traffic complaint on Main Street.

Friday, February 9 3:34 p.m. to 7:48 p.m.

Nine motor vehicle stops resulted in five warnings.

10:15 p.m. Suspicious activity on Main Street investigated.

Saturday, February 10 1:37 p.m. Lost and found property on Main Street.

Sunday, February 11 9:59 p.m. Traffic complaint on Leach Road unfounded.

11:41 p.m. Disturbance at Main Street business investigated.

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February 15, 2018, The Bridgton News, Page 11A

Delicious ideas from your Farmers Market Greens in the Winter

By Nancy Tripp from Maine Morning Micro Roasters There is nothing more enticing in the dead of winter than a beautiful splash of green on the dining room table at dinnertime. When white is predominant, and we dream of something other then roasting squashes and root vegetables, a dose of winter greens is just what the doctor ordered. Full of good fiber and vitamins, a dish of sautéed greens with that slightly astringent flavor is a welcome addition to the winter diet.

Winter greens can be simply sautéed in olive oil, coconut oil, or butter and simply seasoned with salt and pepper or a dash of your favorite vinegar. The tougher greens such as kale or cabbage can be finely chopped and added to almost any dish: pastas, stirfries, or even eggs. Also stir any of the greens into almost any pot of soup for color, flavor, and added nutrition.

This week’s recipe has a rich crust and is substantial enough to satisfy a lumberjack (or a farmer). It is really quite easy, if a bit messy, so I like to double the recipe, make two pies, and freeze one for later. Often it doesn’t make it to the freezer…it is so delicious my household gobbles it up.

Winter Greens and Ham Pie (Adapted from Lucinda’s Rustic Italian Kitchen by Lucinda Scala Quinn) Pastry: 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature ¼ cup heavy cream 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour, plus more for rolling 3 teaspoons coarse salt Filling: 3 10-ounce bunches of fresh greens (spinach, Swiss chard, kale, or a mixture) or 30 ounces of frozen greens, stemmed and well washed with water clinging to the leaves 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 pound fresh ricotta cheese ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 3 large eggs, lightly beaten

(one will be reserved for egg wash) ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 ham steak (or 8 ounces of ham), cut into ¼ inch cubes To make the pastry: Combine butter and cream cheese in a food processor or stand mixer. Process until combined. Add the cream and mix, then add the flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt and process until just combined.

Turn out onto a floured surface and divide into 2 pieces and form into discs. Cover, wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Thaw and drain frozen greens, or place the washed fresh greens in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until all the leaves are wilted, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer greens from the pot to a colander and drain until cooled. Squeeze very dry and chop. You should have roughly two cups.

Meanwhile heat olive oil and onion in a skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, two eggs, and the remaining salt and pepper.

Stir in the greens, onion, and ham.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one piece of dough to fit a 9-inch pie plate.

Trim the edge to hang ¼ inch over the sides. Spread the greens and cheese mixture evenly over the dough in the pie plate. Roll out the second piece of dough and drape over the greens mixture. Trim the dough to hang over the bottom crust by ½ inch. Fold the crust over and inside the bottom. Using your fingers crimp the dough to seal. Cut a few vents in the top. Beat the remaining egg with a little water and brush lightly over the pie. Bake the pie for 1 hour or until it is golden brown. Let rest for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

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BrennaMae and Ainsley with kale from Patch Farm. share favorite recipes. While roughly diced ½ lb. green cabbage, finechatting with another member of the Bridgton Winter ly shredded Farmers’ Market a few week1 large onion, finely sliced ends ago, I learned about a 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons white chedfunny sounding side-dish called “rumbledethumps.” dar cheese, grated Nancy Tripp, of Maine Salt and black pepper Morning Micro Roasters, Preheat oven to 400°F. told me about this traditional Boil the diced potatoes in Scottish dish made with pota- a medium-sized pan. When toes, cabbages, and onions. the potatoes are soft enough Since these are three main for a sharp knife to be easily staples of winter vegetable inserted, drain them, put them eating here in Maine, this back in the pan, and mash recipe struck a cord with me and it has quickly climbed to the top of the regular-staple dish list here at Patch Farm.

Rumbledethumps is not only BROWNFIELD — fun to say, it is also fun to Groundbreaking vocalist eat and, of those dishes that Shemekia Copeland will perinvolve lots of vegetables, form at the Stone Mountain it requires only a minimal Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd. amount of work and always in Brownfield on Saturday, turns out great.

Feb. 17. Copeland won the This cheesy vegetable 2017 Living Blues Readers’ bake is simple, all-purpose, Award for Blues Artist of and hearty. Right now a dou- the Year (Female), the same ble batch sits in my kitchen distinction she won the year waiting to get toasty warm before. She also took home and be served alongside two the 2016 Blues Music Award roasted chickens. Tomorrow (BMA) for Contemporary morning I’ll fry a little pan- Blues Female Artist of the cake of leftover rumblede- Year. Her most recent album thumps in butter or bacon fat is the Grammy-nominated until it sizzles and browns, album Outskirts of Love, then top it with an over-easy which also won the BMA egg. And don’t shy away for Best Blues Album of the from making it your own: try

By BrennaMae Thomas- dolling it up with soft boiled Year.

With a voice that is Googins of Patch Farm carrots or sweetened with Farmers markets are flush some nutmeg — or give it the alternately sultry, assertive with opportunities to talk royal treatment by mixing in and roaring, the three-time Grammy nominee’s modern about the weather, discover some crispy bacon chunks. musical and lyrical approach delicious foods, discuss the Rumbledethumps sounds like no one else. previous week’s events, or 1 lb. potatoes, peeled and “Shemekia’s a ball-of-fire vocalist with a voice that’s part Memphis, part Chicago , D.O. and all woman — devastatOsteopathic Manipulative Medicine ingly powerful. She’s a great

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Melt the butter in a large frying pan over high heat.

Add the shredded cabbage and sliced onion and turn over until evenly coated with the butter. Leave over the heat for a few minutes until the cabbage and onion wilts, taking care that the do not brown.

Add the potatoes, salt and pepper to taste, and roughly half the cheese to the vegetables. Stir until cheese has melted. Place the mixture in a well-buttered oven-safe serving dish (like a pie pan) and sprinkle with the rest of

the cheese. Place dish in the hot oven and bake until the cheese has melted and the top is golden.

Serve straight away and devour!

The Bridgton Winter Farmers’ Market runs from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays through April 21 in the Bridgton United Methodist Church on Main Street.

Credit/Debit/EBT accepted; SNAP users double their value with the Harvest Bucks program. Contact them at bridgtonfarmersmarket.me@ gmail.com or visit them on Facebook.

Shemekia Copeland at SMAC singer, period.” — Chicago Sun-Times Since she first appeared on the scene at the age of 18, Copeland has performed thousands of gigs at clubs, festivals and concert halls all over the world and has appeared on national television, NPR, and in newspapers, films and magazines. She’s sung with Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Carlos Santana, James Cotton

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One on One with...

Lucky Clark

(Continued from Page 1A) After winning the 2018 Keeping the Blues Alive Award, it is Clark’s turn to be interviewed.

BN: Could you please provide a biography that includes your upbringing and your career?

LC: I was born in New Haven, Connecticut, and moved to Bridgton at a year old. My mother was from Sweden, Maine, and my dad was from New Haven. We lived on Highland Avenue (now Creamery Street, I believe) and moved to Church Street soon after. I went through the Bridgton School system before there was a Lake Region — way before it became Lake Region. In fact, 2017 was my 50th class reunion. After finishing a post graduate program at the old high school at the end of Depot Street, I went to Gorham State Teachers College for five years and became an art teacher. That led me to Pittsfield, Maine, where I was employed by SAD 53 at Warsaw Junior High School, which later became a middle school. There I met and married my wife, Karole and became a father for the first time, at age 49, to Kathryn. That led to my retirement so I could become a stay-at-home dad for my young daughter. It was then that we moved from Pittsfield to my ancestral home in Sweden that was built by my great, great, great grandfather for one of his sons in 1825.

As far as my career as a music journalist goes, that began at college where I challenged the Gorham campus weekly’s record reviewer about his handling of a particular review. It was very cutesy without much musical substance.

He in turn dared me to write for the Portland campus weekly newspaper. When I got my first and only teaching job in Pittsfield, I started writing for the local weekly there, The Valley Times. After a couple years, I started writing for the Morning Sentinel and the Kennebec Journal doing album reviews and the occasional interview/preview of concerts in the state.

I’m still there at those two daily papers doing just interviews every Thursday now.

Stints at the Lewiston Sun Journal and the Bangor Daily News, as well as a monthly entertainment magazine out of Ellsworth, followed. I also wrote for Bennie Green’s Sweet Potato, which became Face magazine out of Portland. I was doing mostly record reviews and my very first phone interview was with Michael Corby of The Babys. The writing I do now is interviews only but it’s the job I love more than any other I’ve ever had. Although making the donuts at Pietree Orchard runs a very close second, I must confess.

BN: On Jan. 19, you received the 2018 Keeping the Blues Alive Award — what were some defining moments of that day?

LC: It was an afternoon. We had lunch at the DoubleTree

by Hilton Hotel in Memphis. It was a sold-out event. Even my PR person who is on the Blues Foundation board did not get in.

It was a little unnerving to stand in front of 200 people. I told them I had taught school. Teaching school for 26 years

Continuations and standing in front of 20 students in a classroom didn’t prepare me for this, I said. They laughed, which took the edge off.

A lot of that time period and the day was kind of a blur.

While we were eating lunch, Bruce Springsteen’s guitarist, Steve Van Zandt, was there with a group from Europe.

He looked down and said, “Congratulations,” and walked away.

A lot of people said, “You deserve this.” That validates what I’ve been doing. That was the biggest part of the award for me. I do it because I love it. I enjoy connecting with people.

For example, after I interviewed Isaac Stern, the violinist, he said, “Did my publicist tell you how I feel about interviews? I hate them.” I said, “I am glad you didn’t tell me that before.” He said, “Thank you” and he told me he enjoyed the interview.

Smaller things like that give me validation. But this award gave it to me on a larger level. Thinking back on it brings back the feelings I had at the time.

BN: What was going through your head while you were interviewing BB King in person?

LC: He was the most gracious, gentle man whom I had interviewed up until that point. What I do is — especially someone of his stature, I let him choose the topic.

He said, “I want to talk about Russia. I went to Russia — it is like Mississippi in the 50s.”

Old women sweeping the streets with straw brooms — that was what he was remembering from his time in Mississippi.

The article was printed over two weeks in the Morning Sentinel. I got a handwritten letter from BB King’s manager, saying it was the best interview and best newspaper review up to that point.

By the time I did that particular interview, I had been doing it for a number of years. There is the bucket list of people you want to interview.

BN: Who is on your bucket list?

LC: The greatest string players of the 20th century.

I’ve already done three of them. The one I haven’t done is Itzhak Perlman.

BN: Who are some of the blues musicians you’ve interviewed?

LC: Son Seals, John Mayall, Coco Montoya, Sonny Landreth and Pinetop Perkins.

Five days before I went down to Memphis, I did an interview with Shemekia Copeland, the daughter of Johnny Clyde Copeland. We were doing the interview, and she said, “You are one of the good ones. You don’t ask dumb questions.”

BN: You get to interview musicians for a job — do you ever ask yourself “how did I get here?”

LC: I love my job. I love people. I started out doing album reviews in 1969. The interviews didn’t come along until much later. I always did the albums reviews. I got albums for free if I critiqued them. I couldn’t afford to buy the LPs so it was a great deal.

There are times I planned it, like the BB King interview.

Other times, it was spontaneous. Literally, I bumped into Mick Fleetwood, and he got the entire band of Fleetwood Mac to autograph baseball caps. Chance meetings like that happen to me. When I was a Guns ‘N Roses concert, a guy came out of the crowd wearing shorts and a Hawaiian shirt and he gave me a big hug. I was thinking, ‘Who is this person?’ A while back, I was at a Ronnie James Dio show. He

knocked me down and made sure I wasn’t near when the pyrotechnics went off. That was the guy who floored me up in Bangor; and he was there with Guns ‘N Roses.

He asked, “Are you still doing that public television thing? Do you think they will like to get signatures from the band?” Their record company sent me four limited edition CD packs — so I could put a hat with each one. That made a lot of money for Channel 10.

BN: Which musician stands out as a turning point in your style of interviewing?

LC: The first live interview I did with Charlie Daniels was most impactful. I left my notebook with all my questions at home. I was in a metal chair sitting across from him when I realized I had left my notebook with all question at home. I said, “I won’t take up anymore of your time.”

He put a ham hock of a hand on my shoulder and said, “That’s fine, son, you are doing fine. I want to talk about patriotism. I got a new song coming out called The South’s Gonna to Do It Again.”

That was the first one I did without questions.

My second one was Joe Elliot with Def Leppard. I spent the day with the band. Def Leppard was playing before Ozzie Osbourne. After two songs with Ozzie, there I was with Joe — who was all of 18. The rest of the band was younger and we went to the Bangor State Fair. The people at the fair had no idea they were on rides with Def Leppard before they made it big. I like getting in on the ground floor with some acts.

BN: So, you were a late bloomer when it comes to parenthood — what are the pros and cons of that?

LC: I am a late bloomer. One of the comments I heard people say is: Having a child at your age is going to make you feel young. I would say, “How does sleep deprivation make a person feel young?”

BN: What does your daughter think of your job?

LC: Because we were taking her to Sesame Street Live and Blues Clues Live — I would make sure I could interview. I interviewed the girl in the Elmo suit.

My daughter has gone to many, many concerts on her own. Nowadays, I go because she likes a group like Panic at the Disco and A Day to Remember. If I can interview them, that’s fine. I don’t mind paying for the ticket and just watching the concert.

One time, I was on the computer looking at the Cumberland Country Civic Center website, www.civiccenter.com. I was looking at it. Katy walked up behind me and said, “Dad that is your name. You took all those pictures.”

Tina Turner grimacing at the camera — my camera.

They hired me for the 15-year anniversary. They hired me to be a house photographer.

She saw the fact that the photos I took were being used.

It said, “We want to thank Lucky Clark.”

BN: How did your family react to learning that you received the Keeping the Blues Alive Award?

LC: My daughter figured out as far the award goes. I couldn’t tell anyone for six to eight weeks. One evening, Katy was looking at me. She said, “Dad what is the matter?

You look like you want to say something, but you can’t.”

Her mom said, “He can’t say for six to eight weeks.” Katy said, “You got the award!” I said, “You better not tell any of your friends or put it on Facebook.”

BN: What do you tell people when they ask about the award?

LC: My stock answer is: Give me 49 years of doing something and I’ll get it right.

Regional Sports

February 15, 2018, The Bridgton News, Page 1B

Upset bid falls short

Another shot at Greely

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer It seemed quite simple — a win or two over the final three games and the Lakers were in the tournament.

First, LR lost to Freeport on the road. The Falcons jumped up into the standings, reaching the #8 slot to host the prelim tourney game.

Then, LR lost to rival Fryeburg Academy, keeping the door wide open for Lisbon to overtake them for the final playoff spot.

It was do-or-die Thursday.

Lisbon crushed Oak Hill 62-44.

Could Lake Region answer the challenge with an upset over Yarmouth — a team that had put a 20-plus point hurt on them just a short time ago?

It looked possible, early on.

The Lakers played with big hearts and lots of grit.

They showed determination and spirit, diving for every free ball and showing no signs of intimidation against Yarmouth’s talented inside duo of 6-foot-7 Nolan Hagerty and 6-2 Noah Eckersley-Ray. Even when Hagerty dashed past the LR defense along the baseline and tossed down a thunderous dunk to put the Clippers up 5-3, the

FRYEBURG — The eye was always on playing at the Expo.

It took an extra game to get there, but Fryeburg Academy is headed to the brighter stage of high school basketball.

Fryeburg Academy punched a ticket to the Portland Expo with a 61-45 win Tuesday night over ninthseeded Marshwood (6-13) in the Class A South prelims.

Guard Oscar Saunders hit for a game-high 18 points, including a pair of 3-pointers.

Forward Joe LeBrun netted 10 points in the third quarter as the Raiders put up 19 points to increase their 23-16 halftime lead to 12 points.

LeBrun, who also canned a pair of treys, finished with 16 points. Other FA scorers were: Scott Parker 9, Tucker Buzzell 6, Reese Kneissler 4, Nathan Knapp 4, Caleb Bowles 2, Ryan Hewes 2.

“It was a good game all the way around. I thought everybody played well and played to their strengths.

Tucker played great defense, rebounded as usual and had a key bucket at the end of the first quarter. Scott Parker made some key shots around the basket and was solid defensively,” FA Coach Sedge Saunders said. “Ryan Hewes played his usual lock dock defense and made a great catch against their pressure that led to a basket. Oscar had a great all around game and I thought he really con-

FA clips Hawks

BIG FIRST HALF — Laker senior guard Tristen Chaine carried the play offensively, scoring 13 first half points as LR took a halftime lead.

(Rivet Photo) Lakers refused to back down.

Their hustle (LR defenders induced three offensive charges) and belief that they could upset the Clippers — just as they did against Cape, the two-seed — put the Lakers on top 13-10 after eight minutes.

Quarters

Lakers face an unknown

PLAYOFF PREVIEW Class B South Quarterfinals #4 Lake Region (13-5) vs. #5 Oak Hill (14-4) • Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1 p.m.

Portland Expo Other match-ups: 10 a.m. #3 Freeport (14-4) vs. #6 Wells (10-8) 11:30 a.m. #2 Poland (144) vs. #7 Mountain Valley (11-7) 2:30 p.m. #1 Gray-NG (14-4) vs. winner Sacopee Valley/Spruce Mountain • Winners advance to the semi-finals on Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Cross Center in Portland. Game times 1 (Freeport/Wells winner vs.

Poland/MV winner) and 2:30 p.m. (Lake Region/OH winner vs. Gray-NG/SV/Spruce winner).

Laker/OH storylines Oak Hill is located in PLAYOFF, Page 2B

With senior guard Tristen Chaine putting his club squarely on his shoulders, #2 scored eight straight points to close out the first. He netted six straight points over the first three minutes of the second quarter to give the Lakers UPSET, Page 2B

Cats open tourney Fri.

The Ice Cats are heading into the hockey playoffs in the Falmouth JV league as the number one seed in the Casavant Division.

In the final regular season weekend, the Cats went 1-1 with a tough loss to St. Dom’s by a score of 4-2 and then they bounced back to beat North Yarmouth Academy (NYA) the next night by a score of 4-2.

The team posted a final league record of 8-1-1 and extended their overall record to 11-3-3 for the season.

This Friday, the Cats will host Falmouth in a firstround league playoff date at 6:50 p.m. at Casco Bay Youth Arena in Falmouth, which pits the #1 seed against the #6 seed. The Ice Cats consists of players from Lake Region (LR), Fryeburg Academy (FA) and Oxford Hills (OH).

Although scoring has been somewhat balanced through INSIDE PRESENCE WILL BE A KEY as Lake Region three lines, the Ice Cats’ first senior Lauren Jakobs faces off with Oak Hill this coming line of Colby Turcotte (OH), Tuesday at the Portland Expo.

(Rivet Photo) Will Galligan (FA) and Ed

Seniors close out with crowns Three Laker seniors ended their Western Maine Conference (WMC) careers as champions. Sam DeSouza and Theo Snow won the senior shot puts and Hannah Chadwick won the triple jump with a new school record!

Both teams scored more points than last year. It was a good end to the Lakers’ WMC season. LR had quite a few successes and a lot of fun.

Sam fouled on her first throw, then threw 33-feet 2-inches. That was her farthest. She threw 32’8” and 33’1” in the finals. All three throws were farther than the second-place finisher (Madison Post from GrayNew Gloucester). Post was also second in the 200 meters and won the 55 meters. She was named female track performer for the meet.

The female field event performer was a tie between long jump winner Kristen Penley of Cape Elizabeth and

LEADING THE WAY — Junior guard Oscar Saunders propeled the Raiders for a rematch with Greely by scoring 18 points in Tuesday’s prelim round win over Marshwood. trolled the action as the floor third quarter. Nate Knapp had general. Joey had some key a huge four-point play and rebounds and two key threes showed some guts hitting that to break things open in the FA, Page 2B

LR’s own Hannah Chadwick.

Hannah’s first triple jump was far enough to win the event, and she steadily improved throughout the competition. The leader after three jumps gets to go last in each of the last three rounds.

So Hannah had already won the event when she took her sixth and final jump.

Winning the event wasn’t enough as Hannah broke her school record on that last jump going 33-feet 11-inches! Hannah also placed third in the high jump.

Theo did not have it as easy as Sam and Hannah. He started the shot put minutes after his sixth place finish in the triple jump. His first two throws went 38-feet 3.75-inches and 39-feet 0.5-inches; good enough for the lead and to make the finals. Theo did not improve during the first throws in the final and Gavin Russo of Poland surpassed him by 0.75-inches on his THEO SNOW of Lake Region won the Western Maine last throw. Theo was leading Conference shot put title at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham on Friday.

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CAM LEPAGE of Lake Region fires the puck for the Ice Cats against North Yarmouth Academy.

Thurston (FA) has been heating up as the season moves forward. Defensively, Bryce Micklon (FA), Cam Lepage (LR) Jake Domegan (OH) and Liam Chisari (FA) all have contributed to the scoring punch, as well.

Tonight, Thursday, Feb.

15, the Ice Cats will be playing their final home contest of the season and will be celebrating Senior Night as they host the MOB (Massabesic, Old Orchard and Bonny Eagle). Game time is set for 5 p.m. at the Chalmers Ice Arena in North Bridgton.

BREANNA BURNELL of Fryeburg Academy in shot put competition at the University of Southern Maine.

FA claims 2 titles

RAIDER INDOOR TRACK & FIELD Only 24 Raiders made the trip last Friday to the University of Southern Maine in Gorham for the Western Maine Conference indoor track & field championships due to illness, music (Berkeley in Boston) and model U.N. With such small numbers, Fryeburg Academy did not run relays. FA will, however, run them at states.

FA won two events and placed in 14 others.

Boys’ side: Jared Chisari won the 55m dash with a time of 6.80. That time set a new school record, eclipsing the old record of 6.85. This is a massive reduction in the dash. Jared matched his best in the prelims with a 6.87 so FA coaches felt good things were coming in the final and that they did.

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Laker upset bid short

(Continued from Page 1B) a 19-10 lead.

LR fans started to believe too, we can win this!

But, a bugaboo that has haunted the Lakers all season once again reared its ugly head, at the worst possible time.

“Games that we have lost, we had stretches we just couldn’t put the ball in the hole,” Laker Coach John Mayo said. “Three, four, five minute bad stretches that changed the game.”

Add Yarmouth to the could of, should of, disappointing finishes.

Over a 13-minute span in the middle quarters, the Lakers scored just 4 points as Yarmouth rallied for a 52-34

victory, knocking LR out of the playoffs.

“We really gave up too many second shots in the second half. In the first half, we contested shots and got the rebound and had opportunities. We hit shots early, and were in a good flow. We started the way we wanted to, like we did a lot of games this season,” Coach Mayo said.

“That middle part of the game continued to be a problem.

We get tired. We’re not real deep. It affected us tonight, especially in the third quarter.”

It was one-part fatigue, two-parts Yarmouth making adjustments.

Chaine was a one-man wrecking machine over the

FA faces Greely

(Continued from Page 1B) big three after missing a couple in the first half.”

Coach Saunders also cited the efforts of Reese Kneissler, Caleb Bowles and Adam Canfield.

“Reese gave us great minutes after Joe picked up two fouls.

He made some great passes from high post and two key buckets in the paint. Caleb had a key hoop just before the half... gave us good minutes off the bench,” Coach Saunders said.

“And, Adam also gave us some key minutes off the bench... played very good defense.”

Eighth-seeded Fryeburg (9-10) advances to the quarterfinals this Friday night at 8 p.m. against top-ranked Greely (18-0).

A week ago, the Raiders fell to the Rangers 53-34. Greely jumped out to a 15-3 first quarter lead, a hole FA was unable to dig out of.

If there was a silver lining, the Raiders were able to hang with the Rangers for the final three quarters. Greely won each frame — 13-12, 14-9 and 11-10.

“Against Greely, we’ve got to take care of the ball and limit turnovers, especially really bad turnovers that lead to easy baskets for them. Our transition defense has to be a priority. We can’t let them get good looks in the open court so we’ve got to be at our best in this regard,” Coach Saunders said. “This is a great opportunity for us. All the pressure is on Greely. We want to keep this manageable until the fourth quarter and then anything can happen. We’ve been in a lot of close games. Greely has not. I think we might handle that situation a little better. We are happy to be going to the Expo, but not satisfied. We’re going there with something to prove.”

Oscar Saunders and Scott Parker each scored 8 points.

Greely was led by Logan Bagshaw with 13 points, while Jack Kane and Shane DeWolfe each added 9 and Zach Brown had 8.

While the Raiders were solid at home (6-3), they struggled on the road (2-7). Facing the undefeated Rangers, Coach Saunders and his crew will need their best effort of the season to shock the king pins.

first 11 minutes, scoring 13 points. He either found soft spots in the Clipper defense for jumpshots or beat Yarmouth defenders to the rim.

With 5:08 left in the half, Yarmouth Coach Adam Smith had seen enough. He called timeout. Momentum quickly changed. Guard Caden Middleton buried an open 3-pointer, and Jonathan Torres scored a fastbreak layup as Yarmouth went on a 6-0 run to end the half down just 19-16.

Coach Mayo felt his squad missed a big chance to keep Yarmouth behind the eight ball.

“We had some easy ones at the rim, but we couldn’t finish. At that point, we needed to make it 10, make it 15. We couldn’t get over that hump — pushing the lead to double digits — and maybe put a little more pressure on them to make shots. That run made them more relaxed and we tightened up,” he said.

Tight indeed. LR was 3-of-13 from the field in the second quarter, and just 8-of25 in the first half.

Senior True Meyers (10 points) looked to jumpstart the offense with a hoop to start the third, but Yarmouth took a 23-21 lead as Hagerty (15 points) swished a 3-pointer.

“We defended pretty well, but Hagerty made some stepback shots and a couple of 3s that seemed to take away some of our confidence on the defensive end,” Coach Mayo said.

While Meyers tied the game with a strong inside move, LR would go scoreless over the final 3:23, including a missed pair of free throws.

Yarmouth took advantage. Hagerty connected on a jumper and Eckersley-Ray split two defenders, scored the bucket and added a foul shot with 7.3 seconds left to put the Clips up 30-23.

Yarmouth held Chaine scoreless in the frame.

“They chased him (Tristen) and if he went to a certain

PERFECTLY TIMED BLOCK of a Yarmouth drive to the rim by Lake Region’s Paul Walker.

(Rivet Photo) side, another player picked him up. We didn’t do a good job recognizing what they were doing and realizing we had four other guys that needed to step up,” Coach Mayo said. “Tristen also struggled trying to figure out how to get open. We scored two points over the last four minutes, and that’s what killed us all season. We get to a point that we just can’t put the ball in the basket. We had shots, but also got away from what was working well in the first half because we were tired.”

Chaine finally ended the scoring drought by scoring a baseline jumper with 6:34 left

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PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Sometimes, a player’s true value to a team isn’t solely based on how many points she scores or rebounds she hauls down.

Rachel Shanks is one such athlete.

“It is my absolute pleasure to choose Rachel as the girls’ basketball Player of the Week. Rachel possesses an A-plus attitude and is a tremendous role model for what a teammate looks like,” Lake Region Coach Paul True said. “On the floor, Rach plays hard, is a threat on the perimeter, and is a solid rebounder!

Rachel Shanks I just can’t tell you what a pleasure it is to coach Rachel. I am going to miss her tremendously next season!”

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Rachel is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing.

Recipients receive a specially-designed T-shirt, sponsored

by Hancock Lumber.

The Shanks File Name: Rachel Shanks Year in School: Senior Hometown: Naples Parents: Janice and George Shanks Sports you play: Basketball and lacrosse School organizations: Varsity Club School honors: Varsity Club award winner Q. Why did you choose to play basketball? I chose to play this sport because I’ve been playing since elementary school, and I always loved going to watch the high school girls play. I always looked up to them.

Q. What is the most difficult part of the game? The most difficult part of the game is the mental aspect of it.

When you miss a few shots or make a bad pass, you have to keep a positive mindset. My coaches always remind me, “You miss 100% of the shots that you don’t take.”

Q. What do you enjoy the most about basketball?

What I enjoy the most about basketball is being with my team. We motivate each other, work hard together, make each other laugh, and all around just have a good time together playing the sport that we love.

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

I definitely need to work on my confidence. I secondguess my shots and passes, which causes me to make silly mistakes.

Q. Why is teamwork important? Teamwork is important because when you have a team that pushes each other and trusts one another, you can do amazing things on the RACHEL, Page 3B

Robbie Crockett is a basketball junkie.

“If someone is playing, he is there. Robbie has had to battle through some pretty tough injuries to get to where he is today. In middle school, he broke his leg. Last year, he battled a really bad ankle injury, and this year battled a really bad cold much of the season. Despite all of this, he continued to show up and work hard every day,” Lake Region varsity basketball coach John Mayo said.

Robbie can “do a little of everything” for the Lakers, play inside against the bigRobbie Crockett ger players or go outside and shoot from the 3-point arc, Coach Mayo pointed out.

“It has been exciting to watch him grow as a player and a person over the years,” Coach Mayo added. “It is a pleasure to coach him.”

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

The Crockett File Name: Robbie Crockett Year in School: Senior Hometown: Casco Parents: Martha and Brian Crockett Sports you play: Basketball Q. Why did you choose to play basketball? I chose to play basketball as a young kid and have loved to play the game ever since.

Q. What is the most difficult part of the game? The most difficult part is to keep up with everyone else.

Q. What do you enjoy the most about basketball?

There is not one part of the game I do not like. I enjoy shooting the most.

Q. Why is teamwork important? Teamwork is an important part of the game because without a team working together, it is much harder to win games.

Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you? The biggest impact my coaches had on me was pushing me to work.

Q. How do you want people to view you as an athlete?

I want people to look at me as someone who will work hard and do what he is asked as a player.

Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most? Looking back at my career, I think I’ll remember the excitement in the locker room before every game.

to cut the deficit to seven. LR would get no closer. Torres canned a 3-pointer, being left alone in the left corner.

Hagerty dropped a mid-range jumper to push the lead to 14 with 3:09 left. And, Torres put a little icing on the cake, connecting on a 3-pointer again from the left corner, and was fouled on the play with 2:30 left. He added the foul shot for a 4-point play.

LR seniors Meyers and Ayden Grass scored the team’s final points — Meyers tossing in a 3-pointer and Grass scoring on an inside take.

“We have a lot of great people who play great defense, but we needed more than just two or three guys doing most of the scoring, especially against a talented team like Yarmouth,” Coach Mayo said. “We struggled down the stretch, but these guys ended it tonight on a high note.

They play hard. They give it all they have. Hard-working kids. We played with everyone. There wasn’t a night that we weren’t in the game. We could defend anyone. Some nights, we couldn’t put the ball in the hole. This league is wide-open, 1 through 10. Everybody was beating everybody. If you win just one more or beat someone else, you get another opportunity — the playoffs.”

Coming up short was a tough pill to swallow, but

Coach Mayo was proud of the fight his club showed all season and congratulated his seniors for a successful fouryears.

“The seniors — they are a special group. A couple of them had the opportunity a couple of years ago to be part of a state championship team.

They tried to bring that experience along with them the past two years, showing the others what it takes and how to believe they can succeed,” Coach Mayo said. “Some had issues — injuries and other stuff — to overcome, but they worked really hard to give it their best shot. It’s too bad we couldn’t get ourselves one more game. It’s disappointing.”

Freeport dismantled Lisbon 66-44 in the prelim Tuesday night. The Lakers certainly would have liked a shot at the Falcons, but it wasn’t to be.

Stat lines: Lake Region finished 7-11.

Scorers: Chaine 18, Meyers 10, Mark Mayo 4, Robbie Crockett 2.

Yarmouth (12-6) had eight players score.

Seniors: Tristen Chaine, Paul Walker, Ayden Grass, True Meyers, Tyler Breton, Robert Crockett and Ethan Chadwick.

The roster also included four juniors and three sophomores.

(Continued from Page 1B) Wales and is part of RSU 4, which also includes Litchfield and Sabattus.

The Raiders were 8-10 a year ago, and missed the playoffs, finishing as the 11th seed. This year, OH won 14 games. The Raiders had occupied the fourth slot, but the Lakers edged ahead with a 58-31 win over Yarmouth in the season finale. The victory simply put the Lakers in their home whites. LR enters the tournament with a twogame win streak, 4-1 in their last five contests. The Lakers had a 6-3 road record.

LR and OH did not play each other in the regular season.

Oak Hill has won six straight. Margins of victory: 13, 14, 27, 25, 25, 14.

The Raiders were 7-2 at home and away.

Losses: 43-22 Monmouth Academy; 49-33 Richmond; 34-32 Madison; 64-46 Boothbay Region.

Players to watch: Junior forwards Abby Nadeau and Sadie Waterman, guards Desirae Dumais and Sara Moring. Nadeau has good range and can power inside, while Dumais likes to shoot

3-pointers, sinking four on a 14-point night against Boothbay. Moring is another outside threat to watch.

Waterman is aggressive in the paint, which will require plenty of attention by all Lakers as they rebound by committee.

Keys to game: Lake Region Coach Paul True says the Raiders present several big problems, from their ability to score both inside and out. The Lakers would like to push the tempo, as well as be able to press fullcourt, but will need to put the ball in the hoops to set up their pressure defense.

A major emphasis will be to keep the Raiders from having second or third shot opportunities, while LR players must finish at the rim. They struggled down the stretch to convert near the hoop.

Getting ready: Since the two clubs did not face each other this season, Coach True has been busy watching game film of the Raiders. The time off will allow his squad to clean up a few trouble spots, work on the game plan, and allow some time for players to refresh and heal.

Playoff preview: Lakers, Oak Hill

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February 15, 2018, The Bridgton News, Page 3B

Trio of LR conference champs (Continued from Page 1B) after the trials and got the last throw of the event. Theo took advantage and went ahead of Russo by 0.75-inches winning the title!

Teammate Thomas Noble needed a seasonal best 36-feet 4.5-inches on his last throw of the trials to make the finals. His throw eventually gave him sixth place in the event. Thomas has struggled a bit this season

and has not placed in a meet.

But, he came through at the championship meet at the last moment. LR coaches are so happy for him.

Other Lakers placing: • Senior Danica Chadwick ran a seasonal best 10.04 seconds in the hurdles, placing fourth.

• Junior Devyn Hatch pole vaulted 8-feet 6-inches for fifth place.

• Freshman Nathan Casali

(Continued from Page 1B) “This is what Jared has been working toward all season, a major break through.

This puts him in line with the best in the state, be that Class A or B,” FA Coach Kevin McDonald said. “I am sure Jared slept with a smile Friday night as he should.”

Max Kummer won the

400m dash with a new personal best of 53.77. Max has been fighting a foot injury for quite awhile, which meant many days he was on the stationary bike and unable to do workouts.

“To be able to win WMC was an awesome feat — a true testament to the drive and focus in this young man,”

placed sixth in the 400 meters with a personal record of 59.81 seconds.

• Freshman Isaac Rawson placed second in the junior 55 meters with a time of 7.27 seconds.

• The boys’ 4x800 meter relay team of Nathan Casali, Tim Moore, Devyn Hatch, and Cameron Meserve placed fifth.

• The junior girls’ 4x200 meter relay team of Julia Murch, Sophia Leighton,

Grace Plummer and Isabella Wears missed the school record by only 1.5 seconds, placing second.

Up next: The next meet is the state championships at Bates College on Saturday.

Events start at noon. LR Coach Mark Snow anticipates only the automatic qualifiers to get in the meet, but he hopes for a few others.

Final entry lists will be available on Thursday.

Raiders claim two WMC titles

University of Georgia’s Kate Hall of Casco competed in the long jump at Clemson University last weekend, where she finished first with a jump of 21-feet, 8.75-inches. Two weeks prior, she ran the 60M dash also at Clemson and won with a time equaling her personal best 7.28 seconds.

So far this season, Kate has been victorious in each event she has participated in; winning the long jump three times and the 60M dash twice. She continues to lead the nation in the long jump.

On Feb. 24-25, Kate will compete in the SEC Championship Meet at College Station Texas and two weeks later in the National Indoor Championship at the same location in Texas.

Local fans may be able to follow Kate’s results on the SEC Network.

Coach McDonald said.

Max is seeded fifth in Class B and FA coaches look for a podium next Saturday at states.

Tony Santarelli crushed the mile, racing to a 5:20.72, a huge P.R. Tony has worked hard all season and it is paying off big time. Tony is chasing a sub-five and it could be in the near future. Tony will represent the Academy in the 4x800 relay at states.

Osage Crie beat the track into submission in the two mile with a huge P.R. of 11:20.70. Osage is one of FA’s captains and has done a fantastic job in keeping the team focused. He will also represent the Academy on the 4x800 relay.

Girls’ side: Fryeburg had no overall winners, but the Raiders did have some very impressive performances.

Abigail Hewes put it all on the line as she went with the

(Continued from Page 2B) court.

Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you? My coaches are some of the biggest role models in my life. They motivate me and push me to be better every day. They believed in me when I lacked belief in myself. They’re like family to me. I’m so thankful for

Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most?

I think that I will remember all the laughs, the hard practices, the dance parties, the celebrations and when I was with my team, it felt like I was with my second family.

Kate Hall update

Player of Week: Rachel Shanks everything they have done for me.

Q. How do you want people to view you as an athlete? I want people to view me as an athlete who works hard. I may not be the highest scorer or best defender, but I hope people view me as the player who gives it their all for a sport that they love.

leaders in the mile run.

“I will admit that I was nervous, but Abigail continues to impress,” Coach McDonald said.

She ran a huge P.R. Of 5:39.38 and she is only a sophomore. This is her first year of track & field and she is seeded seventh in the Class B mile.

“I cannot say enough about this young lady. A coach’s dream and a very talented athlete. We will have a great time at states and Abigail has a future that is off the charts,” Coach McDonald said. “She can take this talent as far as she wants to go, the sky is not even the limit. I am so happy that she came out for track & field.”

Jules Stanton, another sophomore, asked if she could try the two mile. Jules had qualified for states in the mile already so why not the two?

Coaches went over what would be needed to qualify during the week and on Friday night at 8:45 p.m.

Jules toed the line. Just over 13 minutes later, she had met the standard for states in the two mile, unbelievable!

“This young lady has incredible drive, focus, determination and a willingness to step outside her comfort zone. As a coach, I cannot believe how blessed I am to have these two on the team,” Coach McDonald added.

Megan Hebert needed one inch in the triple jump to meet the standard for states.

She worked hard all week and then it was show time.

As the sand settled in the pit, Megan had her inch plus 10 more just in case.

“I will be sad to see Megan move on as she is a senior.

However, she is yet another example of an incredible student athlete with a future that is so bright,” her coach said.

He added, “We move on to states (at Bates College RAIDERS, Page 4B

HANNAH CHADWICK of Lake Region soared above the rest, winning the Western Maine Conference’s triple jump title last Friday at USM in Gorham. (Rivet Photo)

WMC finishes

WMC Indoor Track & Field Championships Girls’ Standings: Greely 127, York 97, Gray-New Gloucester 85, Cape Elizabeth 72, Poland 59, Freeport 45, Fryeburg Academy 39, Lake Region 38, Wells 31, St. Dom’s 22, Yarmouth 10, Traip Academy 9, Old Orchard Beach 2, North Yarmouth Academy 1 Top six score — 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1 Jr. 55: 1. Nicole Cobb, GNG, 7.70; 5. Jennifer L’Hommedieu, FA, 8.06; 11. Julia Murch, LR, 8.52; 14.

Isabella Wears, LR, 8.62; 16. Delaney Meserve, LR, 8.77; 18.

Grace Plummer, LR, 8.83; 39. Mattaia Doucette, LR, 9.79; 40.

Madisyn Ortiz, LR, 10.52 Jr. 200: 1. Hayley Smith, York, 27.57; 2. Gwen Boros, FA, 28.50; 6. Alanceiah Waiters, FA, 29.55; 7. Jennifer L’Hommedieu, FA, 29.80; 9. Grace Plummer, LR, 31.27; 10.

Isabella Wears, LR, 31.77; 13. Delaney Meserve, LR, 32.08 Jr. 400: 1. Jaya McClure, Cape, 1:03.32; 3. Alanceiah Waiters, FA, 1:07.06; 8. Sophia Kummer, FA, 1:16.22; 9.

Jordan Eastman, FA, 1:17.75 Jr. 4x200 Relay: 1. York 1:57.48; 2. Lake Region 2:03.18 (Julia Murch 31.3, Sophia Leighton 30.8, Grace Plummer 30.3, Isabella Wears 30.8) Jr. Shot Put: 1. Faith Davis, Poland, 32-4.75; 13. Audra Hamlin, FA, 24-4; 18. Katherine Trumbull, FA, 22-11.75; 20. Kate Flynn, FA, 22-4.50; 22. Lucy Hodgman-Burns, FA, 22-1; 25. Emerson Dinsmore, LR, 20-4.75; 27. Ellery Hunt, LR, 19-5.25; 28. Bayleigh Patenaude, LR, 19-2.50; 33. Julia Vitella, FA, 16-4.25 Sr. 55: 1. Madison Post, GNG, 7.61; 7. Hannah Chadwick, LR, 8.13; 16. Jessica Jensen, FA, 8.59; 22. Isabella DavisWhite, LR, 8.75; 25. Olivia Toole, LR, 8.94; 26. Aaryana WMC T&F RESULTS, Page 4B 100 Main Street Bridgton, ME 04009 (207) 647-3311

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Entrance from Mountain Road is shared, 60 ft. ROW. Private and quiet. Near skiing, conservation land and hiking trails. $264,000

Harrison – Long Lake shared waterfront home. Like-new, 3+ BR, det. gar., paved driveway, farmer’s porch, lg. back deck, office, master BR and BA on 1st floor and more!

DOCK included. $349,000

Bridgton – Panoramic mountain and lake views! Open concept, hardwood floors, 3BR, 4BA, sauna, stainless appliances, huge great room, PLUS full apartment in basement. $325,000

Bridgton – Beautiful wooded lot abutting Bridgton Highlands Golf Course. With cutting, spectacular views of the course. Right-of-way off Muirfield to get into lot. $69,000

Harrison – Spectacular home with 4–5BR, 5BA, a 3rd floor “sky box” with BR, screened porch, living area, views in every direction, kitchenette and BA, 5000 sq. ft., 10 acres and much more! $510,000

Bridgton – Sunny, level, 1-acre lot with 100 ft. of frontage on Highland Road. Some open field, some woods and a lot of privacy in the rear; very close to the golf course. $49,000 Harrison – 33 acres, near Long and Crystal Lakes. 1525 ft. bordering the Bear River. Open field and gorges leading down to the stream, walking distance to town. Shed. $135,000

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LONG LAKE SKATING CLUB members include (front, left to right) Myla McKenney, Winter Higgins, Leo Hoeflich, Sativa Hoeflich, Perrin Gil, Gryhen Hodsdon, Peter Coffey-Slattery, Emma McConkey and Jenni Hoeflich; (middle row) Sami Peterson, Laurie Green, Nina Stoddard, Delia Fontana, Elle Nielsen, Riley Schieferstein, Sylvie Gil, Sadie Tirrell, Emma McKenney, CheChe Stoddard and Alicia Fontana; (back row) Abby Lucy, Acadia Gantz, Meloney Dolloff, Casey Raymond, Skye Hoeflich and River Hoeflich. Thanks to sponsors: Dead River, Oberg Insurance, Beth’s, McIver Electric, Chalmers Insurance and Elegance Salon.

Drop a line at Winter Fest derby HARRISON — The Winter Fest Family Ice Fishing Derby is finally here. Join Harrison Rec this Saturday, Feb. 17 for a day of ice fishing on Long Lake.

There will be many great prizes for the top three winners and even a prize for the top adult! Harrison Rec will also be raffling off several items such as ski passes, a cord of wood, and a four-man camp for smelting.

You can register online or register the morning of the event at the Long Lake boat launch.

You must be registered by 9 a.m. to be eligible to win a prize.

Entry fee is $5.

There will also be an hourly drawing. Hot dogs, hamburgers and hot coco will be available at the boat launch for a small donation in return.

Don’t forget, Harrison Rec will also have the Wes Tenney Memorial Award that will be given out to the child with the longest fish. A lifetime fishing license will be given to the child with the smallest fish. The first 20 registered kids will receive an extra bag of goodies that will be handed out when they check in.

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Fishing starts at 7 a.m..

Official weigh station will be at the boat launch. Derby organizers will post updates on Facebook as the day goes on.

Prizes will be awarded at 3:30 p.m. at the boat launch.

Questions, call Rec Director Kayla Laird at 583-2241 or visit the town’s website at www. harrisonmaine.org and click on Recreation.

Baseball, softball and T-ball registrations are now open. You can register your child online for the upcoming season. Harrison Rec is also in need of coaches for Rookies and Minors softball teams.

Please contact Kayla if you are interested.

T-Ball is for ages 4-6; Rookies ages 7-8; Minors ages 9-10; Majors 11-12; and Babe Ruth 13-15.

Weekly Events Thursdays — Open gym 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. (however, there will be no open gym on Feb. 15) Saturdays — Pickleball from 9 to 11 a.m. at Harrison Elementary School March Madness is Sunday, March 18 at the Fire Station with a turkey dinner and all the delicious sides to go with

it. Doors will open at 11 a.m. with lunch being served at noon.

Ernie Anderson and Jake Dole will be providing live music from 11 a.m. to noon. The cost is $8 for Harrison residents and $10 for visitors. You can register online or at the Town Office.

Tickets will not be handed out this year. Your name will automatically be entered into a drawing just by signing up. You won’t want to miss out on this great event!

For more information, contact Rec Director Kayla Laird at 583-2241 or klaird@harrisonmaine.org

Raider (Continued from Page 3B) in Lewiston) Saturday and we will be taking over half the team. A testament to the coaches that work with these young athletes. I would like to thank Jim Cummings and Eric Hall for all they have done this season. Their knowledge, compassion, patience and love of track & field has made this season possible. I would be lost without these two.”

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(Continued from Page 3B) Aliyaha, LR, 9.29 Sr. 200: 1. Darcy Cochran, Cape, 26.97; 5. Olivia Pelkie, FA, 29.16; 18. Isabelle Davis-White, LR, 32.81 Sr. 400: 1. Tara Migliaccio, Freeport, 1:04.38; 5. Olivia Pelkie, FA, 1:06.69; 7. Emily Colson, LR, 1:09.40 Sr. 55 Hurdles: 1. Darcy Cochran, Cape, 8.73; 4. Danica Chadwick, LR, 10.04; 8. Breanna Burnell, FA, 12.58 Sr. High Jump: 1. Elizabeth Brown, Greely, 5-0; 3. Hannah Chadwick, LR, 4-8 Sr. Shot Put: 1. Sam DeSouza, LR, 33-0.50; 12. Breanna Burnell, FA, 25-9.50; 16. Lindsey Keenan, LR, 24-9; 17.

Autumn Tremblay, LR, 22-8; 24. Olivia Toole, LR, 19-1.25 Open 800: 1. Laura Kenealy, York, 2:26.34; 5. Abigail Hewes, FA, 2:38.04; 8. Jules Stanton, FA, 2:40.76; 9. Sophia Leighton, LR, 2:41.14; 14. Kirsten Wentworth, FA, 2:44.58; 28. Madison McIntyre, FA, 3:09.22 Open One Mile: 1. Carolyn Todd, Greely, 5:23.88; 5.

Abigail Hewes, FA, 5:39.38 Open Two Mile: 1. Carolyn Todd, Greely, 12:07.09; 5.

Jules Stanton, FA, 13:04.73 Open 4x200 Relay: 1. Cape 1:52.66; 9. Lake Region 2:02.79 (Delaney Meserve 31.9, Emily Colson 30.9, Danica Chadwick 30.4, Hannah Chadwick 29.6) Open Long Jump: 1. Kristen Penley, Cape, 16-1.50; 3.

Gwen Boros, FA, 15-3.25; 9. Danica Chadwick, LR, 14-1.25; 16. Megan Hebert, FA, 12-9; 17. Emma Brown, LR, 12-8.50; 22. Jessica Jensen, FA, 12-3 Open Triple Jump: 1. Hannah Chadwick, LR, 33-11; 3.

Megan Hebert, FA, 31-10.25; 8. Danica Chadwick, LR, 29-3; 9. Emily Colson, LR, 28-10.25; 12. Gwen Boros, FA, 28-3.50 Boys’ Standings: York 181, Greely 122, Freeport 67, Gray-New Gloucester 55, Cape Elizabeth 51, Wells 33, Yarmouth 28, Traip Academy 27, Poland 26, Lake Region 25, Fryeburg Academy 20, St. Dom’s 8 Jr. 55: 1. Brett Holden, Freeport, 7.20; 2. Isaac Rawson, LR, 7.27; 18. Nick Peterson, LR, 7.88; 24. Chris Peterson, LR, 8.12 Jr. 400: 1. Tyler Carpenter, Wells, 56.48; 6. Nathan Casali, LR, 59.81; 10. Erik Christiansen, LR, 1:04.19 Jr. High Jump: 1. Rhys Evans, York, 5-8; 7. Eric Christiansen, LR, 4-10 Jr. Shot Put: 1. Michael McNeil, Yarmouth, 41-2.50; 9.

Brendon Tremblay, LR, 28-3.50 Sr. 55: 1. Jared Chisari, FA, 6.80; 17. Tim Moore, LR, 7.81 Sr. 200: 1. Matthew Concannon, Cape, 23.86; 16. Chris Delvecchio, LR, 29.08; 18. Manny Baptista, FA, 29.74 Sr. 400: 1. Max Kummer, FA, 53.77 Sr. High Jump: 1. Ben Hay, York, 6-0; 7. Paul Vigna, LR, 5-0 Sr. Shot Put: 1. Theo Snow, LR, 39-2; 6. Thomas Noble, LR, 36-4.50 Open 800: 1. Joe Ashby, Freeport, 2;07.30; 11. Dawson Smith, LR, 2:22.20; 14. Cameron Meserve, LR, 2:26.94; 21.

Travis Corson, LR, 2:38.22 Open One Mile: 1. Luke Marsanskis, Greely, 4:49.83; 10.

Osage Crie, FA, 5:19.90; 11. Antonin Santarelli, FA, 5:20.72 Open Two Mile: 1. Luke Marsanskis, Greely, 10:19.66; 7. Osage Crie, FA, 11:20.70; 10. Antonin Santarelli, FA, 12:11.19 Open 4x200 Relay: 1. Greely 1:39.00; 8. Lake Region 1:50.32 (Tim Moore 27.6, Devyn Hatch 26.9, Paul Vigna 27.5, Chris Delvecchio 28.3) Open 4x800 Relay: 1. Greely 8:51.99; 5. Lake Region 9:44.95 (Cameron Meserve 2:25.1, Tim Moore 2:30.4, Devyn Hatch 2:28.8, Nathan Casali 2:20.6) Pole Vault: 1. Griffin Bean, York, 11-0; 5. Devyn Hatch, LR, 8-6 Open Long Jump: 1. Jon Rodrigues, York, 21-0.75; 21.

Paul Vigna, LR, 14-10.50 Open Triple Jump: 1. Zach Westman, York, 41-5; 6. Theo Snow, LR, 36-6.75; 10. Tim Moore, LR, 33-10; 13. Chris Peterson, LR, 31-10.50;

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Easy Riders venture to Maine’s north outpost Madawaska, the most northeastern city in the USA. Twenty-four club members (mostly couples) trailered their sleds north on Sunday, Feb. 4, arriving at the comfortable Gateway Motel in time for the Super Bowl, snacks, and

ON TRAIL to Van Buren amongst the tall pines.

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

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Hours 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Closed Wednesdays. Harrison. 207-5832312. 10t1x

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BUSINESS SERVICES

PLEASE CONSIDER — donating gently used furniture, household items and more to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter.

FMI, go to our website www.

LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER harvesthills.org for details or call — Mobile Feline Fix It Wagon, 935-4358, ext. 21. tf44 cats $70-$85. Dogs at Conway clinic starting at $100. NH and Maine income qualified plans.

Military discounts. Rozzie May Animal Alliance, a dedicated spay/ neuter nonprofit. Sign up online www.RozzieMay.org or call 603447-1373. tf17

HELP WANTED

GOT WOOD — Ready to burn October 2018. $250 a cord. Cut, split and delivered locally. Call 647-8146. tf2

VEHI­CLES FOR SALE

WORK WANTED

TREE AND BRUSH CUTTING — and removal, light trucking and more. Call 595-8321.

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SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR — looking for plumbing work in the local area. Call 647-8026. tf38

Help Wanted

RideSource Inc. is seeking full-time and part-time drivers in the Bridgton/Fryeburg area for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation. Qualified applicants will have a clean driving record for a minimum of the last 5 years, no criminal history, and the ability to pass a drug screening test. Defensive Driving and Basic First Aid certification a plus. Training and refresher courses provided at no cost. Wages from $10 to $12 per hour on average. Drivers operate company-owned sedans and mini-vans equipped with GPS and Cellular devices.

Current Volunteer Drivers seeking additional income are encouraged to apply! *Must be available to work nights and weekends with pay differential.

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Laborers and/or Finishers Good Pay • Lots of Overtime Hours Class C license required. CDL a plus.

We are looking for a CNA with compassion and enthusiasm to work full-time on the 3–11 shift.

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Inquiries should be directed to: Susan Robbins, Director of Nursing at (207) 647-8821

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HELP WANTED Part-Time HCT BHP In-Home Children Support – $16.50 Casa is looking for staff to provide support to children with mental illness in their homes and the community. After-school hours. All applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree. $16.50+ to start. Positions currently available in Bridgton, Naples, Porter, and Sebago. If interested, contact Beth at bjacques@casamaine.org or call 879-6165.

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R.H. Lewis & Son Builder Call 207-415-4476 for interview

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BRIDGTON ­ — Freshly-painted 1-bedroom apartment. Very priATTENTION vate with rubbish removal. Large yard and snow removal. $775 plus Classified line ads are now posted deposit, utilities not included. Call on our website at NO EXTRA 625-8812 or 256-4291.

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HELP WANTED $125 per week furnished with InDrivers — ­­1 yr. Class-A; ternet. Call Ben at 207-894-8303. $57,000 to $77,000 yr. $500 orien- tf9 tation pay! $16/hr. detention pay! BUSINESS SERVICES Medical, dental, vision; home EVERY weekend! 855-200-4631.

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JESUS IS LORD — new and used auto parts. National locator.

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you must carefully calculate your sled’s gas mileage to make sure you can make the round trip safely. Two Rivers is a rustic restaurant that sits on the Wilderness Waterway between the Allagash and the St. John Rivers, and resembles an old trapper’s camp with every sort of wildlife mounted on the walls.

Meanwhile, the “Slow Group” headed for Van Buren and Ouellette’s Trading Post.

Ouellette’s has been in business for 87 years and is a virtual living museum of merchandise. If they don’t have it — you don’t need it! They also have gasoline and good MATTIE GOES OFF TRAIL to play in the potato field EASY RIDERS, Page 12B and gets stuck in waste deep snow.

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Repeats are charged at the same rate as new ads. Ads taken over the phone must be called in by Monday with payment arriving by Tuesday. A charge of $1.00 per week extra is made for the use of a box number if requested. A charge of $1.00 per classified is made if billing is necessary. Cards of Thanks and In Memoriams are charged at the same rate as classified ads. Poetry is charged by the inch.

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pizza. The next three days were filled with exploring the area’s excellent, groomed snowmobile trails to Caribou, Van Buren, Limestone and Allagash, all of which have colorful local eateries for lunch.

Before dark each day, club members were back in Madawaska in time for supper at one of the nearby restaurants.

Northern Aroostook County is quite different from the rest of Maine. Some trails pass through forest, but there are miles and miles of beautiful rolling, snow-covered hills with long-distance vistas, and expansive views of the St. John River, which forms the border with Canada. The area is steeped in history. Local food has a French flavor (try the poutine, or some ployes) and it is not unusual to hear the French language spoken.

Some trails are on old railroad beds, one of which is elevated in places.

Club members divided themselves into a faster group and a slower group, although by the third day of riding even the least experienced members of the “slower” group were riding like pros. On the last day, the “Fast Group” took off for Two Rivers in the Allagash, a 140-mile round trip. This is a very remote area in the crown of Maine near the Canadian border, where

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By Bill Preis Bridgton Easy Riders Club Correspondent The Bridgton Easy Riders Snowmobile Club recently enjoyed its annual snowmobile adventure, which this year was a five-day trip to

Interested applicants should stop in at 70 Fairview Drive, Fryeburg for an application, or download one at www.fryeburghealthcare.com

Letters to the Editor

Page 6B, The Bridgton News, February 15, 2018 son to play with. He brought his “kids” to the Waterford Fall Foliage Road Race and cheered them all on. Dan always had a cheerful smile and “Hello” whenever you saw him. When John was sick, he would ask about him.

We will all miss him and in To The Editor: his honor, say “Hello” to one How can I ever forget Dan another.

Dors? Most will remember Martha Eaton him as a cross-country coach Waterford and although we went to track meets and my husband John timed for him, there are so many other memories that come to mind.

While both substituted at To The Editor: Lake Region High School, There are several memothey shared many laughs and ries worth sharing about Coach thoughtful talks. We also Dan Dors, and I had trouble played golf together. He was trying to narrow down which a really helpful and fun perone(s) would be best to share, but I think my favorite is the hand-written letter he would Western Maine mail out to each member of Window the Lake Region cross-country Replacement team at the start of each season Specializing in window to let them know when and installations and small where to meet for the first pracrenovations. tice, along with a few words of encouragement about being on For Residential & Commercial the team. He could have just HONEST & DEPENDABLE called, he could have just sent If quality matters to you an e-mail, but in a world full call for free estimates. of fast-paced instant media, 207-336-3712 Coach Dors decided to take the

Letters Hello in there, hello

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THE BRIDGTON NEWS

To The Editor: Ice, snow, and cold.

Customers of the Bridgton Winter Farmers Market continue to support local farmers and bakers. Every Saturday morning faithful patrons and new customers arrive at the Methodist Church on Main Street in Bridgton. They are there to purchase healthy local food. The farmers and bakers can’t thank them enough for their continued dedication. Their support of their local farmers and friends is overwhelming. It is heartwarming when customers arrive describing a meal they had made and enjoyed with fresh ingredients they had purchased the week before. Your dedication this winter is greatly appreciated!

Thank you.

Dottie Bell, Thunder Hill Farm Waterford

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

CARPENTRY

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To The Editor: America is the greatest country in the world, reflective of a magnificent social compact dedicated to freedom, individuals, responsibility, and representative democracy. It is, therefore, infuriating to read aspersions insinuating that we have the potential to become another Third Reich.

You had a recent columnist attempt this point, and in so doing showed himself to be a good chronicler, but not a very effective analyst or prognosticator.

The United States is not currently suffering from hyper inflation, high unemployment, economically crushing war reparations, or occupation by any foreign military, and our foreign policy is predicated on reducing our foreign entanglements, or at least getting from the people who benefit from our protective umbrella, some measure of fair compensation for our efforts.

The article that you carried in your paper cited Mein Kampf, that did in fact accurately project the evil that Hitler intended to do.

To the best of my knowledge, Trump’s signature effort, The Art of The Deal, suggests no similar evil intent. To suggest otherwise, is the height of absurdity!

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Hitler’s entire existence was based on achieving ultimate political and military hegemony. Trump is really trying to effect bilateral equity, both political and economic.

In referencing some of the “goon squad” activity in the Third Reich, and trying to draw a parallel to Trump supporters, it seems your author has conveniently forgotten that much of the violence at Trump rallies was arranged by his opponents.

I found it interesting that amongst the article’s remarks was a reference to the “melting pot.” The melting pot concept is what has contributed to this country’s greatness in that it took people from various and, yes, diverse backgrounds and over time “assimilated” them to create a “homogenous” culture.

E pluribus unum — the marvelous concept that has contributed so much to this country’s unique success and strength. A concept that,

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unfortunately, is now in danger of foundering on the absurd concept of “diversity.”

For those fascinated with the idea of diversity, I give you the Balkans, the Middle East, India, and Pakistan and on and on and on. When one emphasizes differences amongst groups, you are sowing the seeds of discord.

Strength flows from unity of purpose and culture.

Your writer seemed much concerned about the current atmosphere of, to use his term, “hate and intolerance.” The clear inference was that this totally emanates from right-wing influences. I would submit that we should be much more fearful of the left and their Antifa allies.

Therein lies the embodiment of intolerance, arrogance, and ultimately poses the greatest threat to our democracy.

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February 15, 2018, The Bridgton News, Page 7B

Small World

by Henry Precht BN Columnist

Everyone loves a parade

You may have read of President Trump’s eagerness for a military parade in Washington. Here’s the story you didn’t read: When President Trump accepted the president of France’s invitation to visit Paris on that country’s national day, he was guest of honor at a military parade. Not a man who is easily impressed by the achievements of others, our leader was nevertheless thrilled by the stylish French performance.

“I want one too,” pouted (if that is the word) our president.

Loyal soldiers and sailors always, the Pentagon’s top brass immediately set aside plans for another war in the Middle East as well as preparations to deal with the North Korean threat at the Winter Olympics and began to study up on parades, flyovers, shows of force, and other grandiose manifestations of armed might.

Seated around a long conference table in the leak-proof “tank,” one heavily-medaled commander ventured a contrary opinion, “Parades, I always thought, were meant to celebrate victories on the field of battle. Which victory would we be celebrating?” “Of late there ain’t one,” a battle-scarred general answered. “Well, let’s get one,” two two-stars spoke at once.

And so the brass appointed a committee to plan a small, quick, easily managed war that could be parade-worthy for the president.

“Intolerable Canadian Aggression,” was the subject line of the memo they sent to the White House. In it the President read of how “the excessive productivity of Canada’s Maritime Provinces was ruining the lobster, mussel, and plywood economies of the New England states. “We need to give the Canooks a bloody nose, a warning; then we pull out — not stick around for 50 years as an occupying power like the Israelis. Or, if you prefer, Sir, we could annex the Maritime Provinces; make them an integral part of New England as they should have been since PARADE, Page 11B

ICE RIDGE, Moose Pond. A view only winter can create. Without winter, how would our perspective on spring be changed? Everything belongs. Local photographer Ed Stevens was attracted to the leading lines created by the ice ridge as they brought his eye into the scene, resting on the birches, then across to the mountain. “The contours of the mountain provide a visual echo to the contours of the ice ridge. In the effective photograph, everything belongs,” he said. Fuji X100T 23mm fixed lens f/6.4 @ 1/450, polarizer and processed in HDR, (three separate exposures merged into one digital negative with Adobe Lightroom).

Skiing: The next generation

This is the third winter during which, together with their mother and their other grandfather, I’ve been teaching four of my grandchildren to ski. Their mother was a racer during high school. The other grandfather is a retired principal who once coached a ski team. Their father comes as well when he can take time off from interning to become a teacher and running a contracting business. I’m a retired history teacher and former ski instructor.

We started with the older two, both girls, when they were five and four respectively. Last year, we began with their brothers — twin boys who were nearly four years old then and who will turn five in a couple of weeks. This year is more fun because all four kids can now ski on their own. No longer am I in perpetual snowplow with a child between my legs. No more must I follow one while holding a harness. All that was hard on my aging body.

This year I can get to know each of them better individually as we ride up on the lift together and talk. Then we slide off and experience the sheer joy of letting gravity pull us back down the hill as we shush from side to side — all the way to the bottom.

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by Tom McLaughlin BN Columnist

We ski right back onto the lift because there are no lines to wait in. It’s up-and-down all morning, then into the lodge for lunch.

Every Tuesday is homeschoolers’ day at Shawnee Peak in Bridgton and we pretty much have the mountain to ourselves as other homeschooling families from southern Maine predominate.

We arrive about ten in the morning and leave around three in the afternoon — just as busloads of public school students arrive and noisily fill up the lodge. Every week I’m struck by the contrast in SKIING, Page 11B

My not-so-secret Valentine

If there is anyone I could declare as my Valentine’s Day sweetheart it would be my Subaru. If there is anyone I could buy flowers, chocolate, and Teddy bears for, and write heartfelt poetry for, it would be my Subaru.

However, given that it is two tons (4,700 pounds) of metal

by Dawn De Busk and does not have a beating heart, my Subaru would be unfazed.

Not much fazes the Subie: not fog or heavy snow or freezing BN Columnist rain or icy roads. That’s what I love about her — her ability to be unfazed.

Plus, the Subaru is so much smarter than I am. She knows when to activate her symmetric all-wheel drive. She knows My teenage daughter often repeats something I told her as when her tires are off by one or two PSIs. She knows the temperature outside. She even calculates how many miles we can drive she was climbing on the seat with her dirty shoes. In the kindest based on the gasoline in her tank. Her characteristics combine mom voice, I said, “Dani, I love you more than the Subaru. But, do you have leather seats?” intelligence and common sense — and that makes me giddy.

I swoon over her four-cylinder engine. I am elated about her VALENTINE, Page 11B low center of gravity. I get moon-eyed over her moon roof. She has a great rack, too. To top it off, the Subaru doesn’t mind when I get possessive over her.

My ’09 Outback is a limited edition. Once referred to as the L.L.Bean edition — she has faux wooden trim, a 440-watt Harmon/Kardon stereo, heated side mirrors, fog lights and heated champagne-colored leather seats.

It Dawned on Me

BLOOD MOON — S. Peter Lewis of Bridgton shot this photograph from the shoulder of Route 302, across from the NAPA store in Fryeburg, looking northwest. “They say this moon combo hasn’t happened in well over 100 years. Glad I saw it, if only briefly,” Lewis said.

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(Continued from Page 6B) larity to Trump in that regard.

The poor guy is subject to incessant, mostly inappropriate criticism on a daily basis.

I do not blame him one bit for striking back at his tormentors.

In closing, there is one irony that I would like to note, and that is a parallel between our vocal left and Hitler’s Joseph Goebbels.

Goebbels postulated that if you tell a lie often enough, other people will believe it. It seems to me the left is testing his theory.

Don Vose Naples

Tree Talk

Don’t let the lights go out

To The Editor: During the downtown revitalizations of the 20th century, Bridgton gained a batch of residents which have stood watch along our streets ever since. I’m talking, of course, about our beautiful iron lampposts. Anyone who’s spent any time in Bridgton knows them; quaint cast iron lamps, painted green, their acorn-tops glowing warmly at night to light the ways through town. In Shorey Park children play and spin around their fluted bases; in the summer flags fly proudly from every one; and both tourists and residents agree that they’re a unique part of what makes Bridgton such a welcoming place.

They’re as much a part of Bridgton’s downtown identity as the people who live and work in it. Looking out my window right now, I count six immediately within sight.

But, unless we get together and do something about it, that count might be zero in coming years.

You may be aware that the Bridgton Streetscape Redesign Project is currently in its planning stage, and

ideas for ways to improve our downtown’s appeal are being floated to the public currently. What you may not know is that, alongside their plans to replant trees and rework the sidewalks along Main Street, they are also considering removing the long-standing green iron lampposts in favor of a brighter, modern variety, similar to the black steel lamps that just went up on Depot Street two years ago.

Citing their dim light and rather heavy energy draw, the engineers are debating replacing them. It is here that we, the townsfolk, must raise up our collective voice.

I make the case that our existing lampposts can be updated to find a place in our modern landscape without removing some of the last ties to our historic past. The cost of replacing them for our history, our identity, and perhaps most importantly our town budget, is too great.

In a meeting with the redesign project’s engineer Colin Dinsmore, of HEB Engineering, I learned that the cost of purchasing new lampposts would be “around $8,000” per post, perhaps more if they wanted to find ones that looked similar to the ones we have now. Talking shortly afterwards with the Public Works Director Jim LETTERS, Page 8B

Guest Column

by Robert Fogg

Take advantage of winter

You may have noticed that trees around the edge of your yard often grow inwards, towards 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 that you can’t clearly see 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. Even your driveway or camp road is 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 jobs for seasonal camp owners and locals alike, but winter is a slower time for 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. Pass the word along to the person/people in charge, that this might be a good time to plan for some wintertime roadside tree maintenance.

Robert Fogg is general manager of Q-Team Tree Service in Naples and also a licensed Arborist. He can be reached at RobertFogg@Q-Team.com or 693-3831.

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Foolishness

By Alice Darlington I used to enjoy walking out on the lake in winter, following the snowmobile tracks to nearby islands with my dogs but in recent years this had not been possible so when my son, here for the holidays with his family, suggested we take a walk on the lake I was ready!

It was very cold, as it has been all winter, and I had my walking stick to steady myself in the deep snow. A short way beyond the dock my right leg sank through the deep snow and on through a thick layer of ice beneath the snow and on top of more snow and then the unfrozen mud of the cove. My son and grandchildren went on ahead. I tried to pull my foot out of the hole but it was trapped beneath the ice. I tried to break through the ice with my walking stick that had a sharp point. Nothing gave. I tried wiggling my leg and foot to extricate it. Nothing. I tried to pull myself out by leaning on the stick. Nothing. Finally, with the help of my son and two grandchildren, I was able to free first my foot and then my boot. And that was the end of my winter lake walk.

Ever since that experience I have thought about what I would have done if I had taken that walk by myself, if both legs had gone through the snow and ice. I do not know whether I would have been able to get myself out. I do always carry my cell phone now and think I would have had to call Rescue for help because, with such low temperatures, I might have frozen out there. To go out alone in really unknown conditions, that would have been foolishness.

Yet how often we do things without thinking. I call that ‘foolishness.’ When young children do foolish things, that’s just being young. When I was growing up, my brothers and I used to like to climb up on top of a 12-foot stone wall that surrounded the clothes yard where the wash was hung to dry. Then we’d walk along the top, maybe 10 or 12 inches wide. We never did fall off and if we had, we probably wouldn’t have been seriously hurt but still, it was foolish.

My daughter broke her toe falling down stairs and hitting a bookshelf at the bottom because she was rushing down those stairs. Foolish.

Teenagers and young adults tend to do the most foolish things. I think it’s a part of establishing their own autonomy, testing the limits of possibility without considering their own vulnerability. They drive too fast. They are immortal. I know I didn’t give it much thought when I decided, at age 18, to sleep alone in a hammock on a beach in Acapulco after the crowds had left. There was no one around. It was so peaceful, the ocean lapping the sand as stars and moon came out. I did have a knife in one hand, though why I thought that was a good idea, I don’t know. I was lucky.

Only one small man came by and said ´bájate al petate’ but went away when I ignored him. Foolish! Foolish! I did not spend another night on the beach.

Yet how many lives have changed course due to decisions taken on the spur of the moment. My mother married my father after two weeks of courtship, having met him while playing a game of Murder in Geneva where she was working and she was engaged to someone else back in Chicago. That was impetuous but perhaps not foolish as the marriage was a happy one. Not so my own second marriage that was indeed foolish and that would probably have ended with my ‘accidental’ death had I not realized it in time.

When I do foolish things like using the leafblower to get rid of snow on the deck and ending up with siding and windows all spattered with white, I call myself a dodohead, after the dodo birds of Mauritius, extinct because they foolishly trusted the humans who came onto their island.

Important to try not to be a dodohead!

Public Notice

WELCOME TO THE POST — American Legion Post 155 Naples hosted the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting. A set of granite coasters with the American Legion Post 155 logo were awarded to Wendy Gallant, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sue Mercer, and Chamber President Dan Harden by Post 155 First Vice Commander Donald Mulcahy and District II Service Officer Kelly Ela.

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Kidder, I was told that there are “around 97 or 98 lamps in town,” This means that to replace the existing lampposts would have a bare minimum cost to the town of $776,000, a value which does not include the costs to remove the old lamps, nor the installation costs of the new ones.

I propose a different plan.

If the lamps we have now aren’t bright enough, and are inefficient, why not just replace the bulbs?

It seems a simple idea; towns all over the country are transitioning to LED streetlight bulbs for this very reason. LEDs burn five times longer, and produce a brighter light while using six-times fewer watts than standard Sodium Vapor lamps. That’s why in recent years, towns from Los Angeles to Camden, Maine, have been replacing their lightbulbs rather than replacing their fixtures.

LED streetlamp bulbs usually cost between $200 and $300, which comes to around $29,400 for Bridgton.

I next met with Steve Christie, of Bridgton Public Works, to see if making the transition to LEDs was possible here. He’s the man who “takes care of all the lights in town,” and he was glad to say that yes, the existing lampposts of Bridgton can be converted to LEDs. In fact, while most lamps still burn either CFL or Sodium Vapor bulbs, the lampposts in Shorey Park have already been converted to LEDs, and the lamps in the parking lots of the town office and police station were

just changed over to a new kind of LED that outperforms anything else we’ve tried. This is because LED bulbs are a technology that keeps improving every year, and here in Bridgton we can easily put it into practice for a fraction of the costs associated with installing entirely new streetlights.

When I first told Mr. Kidder that I had a question about the lampposts, he asked me, “Are you here to paint them?” And perhaps his attitude is right. Perhaps that’s what we need more of here. Not new lamps in a new style, not another plan to replace something old with something new, something that will poorly try to recreate an aesthetic we once used to have. He’s right, Bridgton’s lampposts could use a little love. The whole town needs someone to love it, that’s the whole reason they’re conducting the redesign in the first place. We need people to want to stay and spend time in Bridgton, but we should ask why they come, what makes our town so special. For me, our old green streetlamps with the bulb top, now some of the last left standing in the whole state, are a perfect example of what’s so appealing about our little town. They are a unique piece of our shared history, and if we treat them right, we can make sure they’ll still be here to light our future.

Please go to bridgtonmainstreet.wordpress.com and cast your vote to save Bridgton’s lampposts. Thank you.

Mike Davis Assistant Director of the Bridgton Historical Society

GREAT TURNOUT FOR FUNDRAISER — Local Girl Scout Hannah Reed’s spaghetti lunch raised $800 so far with a couple of checks coming in the mail in support of rebuilding the Highland Lake Beach storage shed, which was destroyed by arson last year! Bridgton Rec Director Gary Colello notes that anyone who was unable to attend the dinner could send donations to “Bridgton Recreation” at the town office. Hannah would like to thank the town for its outpouring of support! There were so many kind and generous people. She loved hearing stories from their scouting days. Another area Girl Scout troop attended to show their support, which was very encouraging.

Thanks to the following businesses for their generous support: Bridgton Community Center, The Bridgton News, Beth’s Kitchen Café, Hannaford and Crosswalk Food Pantry. A special thank you to Girl Scout Troop #58 for their hard work in preparing and serving the lunch!

Pictured, starting in the back from left to right, are Anne Trumball, Katherine Trumball, Audra Hamlin, Addison Jean, Heather Jean, Linda Libby, Gary Colello; front left to right, Kari Reed, Hannah Reed, Helena Landry and Micaela Reed.

Packed race

To The Editor: The political season is upon us, hard to believe but there are currently 29 people registered in Maine seeking to be our next governor.

We shall soon begin to hear from local Maine Senate and House candidates as well.

The Raymond Republican Party will hold their annual caucus on Saturday, March 3, at the Raymond Fire Department Building, the Public Safety Building, 1443 Roosevelt Trail in Raymond.

The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and will include various items such as electing officers, learning about local Republican candidates, and choosing Raymond Republicans who will represent us at the next statewide Republican convention, May 4 to 5, in Augusta. Raymond Republicans, people wishing to register to become a Republican voter, and all local Republican candidates are welcome. This meeting is a great opportunity for Raymond Republicans who wish to get very involved as well as for local Republicans who want to simply learn more.

Maine is fortunate — we tend to get good people, our

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TOWN OF CASCO PUBLIC HEARING

February 27, 2018 Casco Community Center – 7:00 p.m.

The Casco Selectboard will hold a public hearing at the Casco Community Center, 940 Meadow Road, Casco, Maine, on February 27, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., to review an application for a malt and vinous liquor license by Top Of The Hill Grille, located at 8 Sunny Hill Road, Casco, Maine.

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TOWN OF DENMARK Nomination Papers Nomination papers will be available in the Clerk’s Office on February 16, 2018, for the June 1, 2018 Town Election for the following positions: Selectman, Assessor & Overseer of the Poor – One vacancy for a 3-year term Member of the Board of Directors for SAD 72 – One vacancy for a 3-year term Alternate Member of the Board of Directors for SAD 72 – One vacancy for a 3-year term Planning Board Member – Two vacancies for a 3-year term each One vacancy for a 2-year term The date to have Nomination papers back to the Town Clerk’s Office is March 30, 2018, at 4:00 p.m.

Town Elections will be on June 1, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Town Meeting will be on June 2, 2018 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

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neighbors, running for these local seats. As we watch the political divide widen between the two major parties nationally, we challenge all Raymond voters to closely look at what each party now stands for, and to support the candidate and party that will best fight for local control, family rights, and for policy that will allow Maine businesses to succeed.

The Raymond Republican Party believes individuals and families make the best decisions, not the government. We seek to send people to Augusta who also believe that.

Please join us at the caucus — we look forward to seeing you. For more information contact Raymond Republican Party Chair Marshall Bullock at Rbullock1@maine.rr.com Mike McClellan Raymond

Fundraising idea!

To The Editor: I have a new fundraising idea to promote LOVE BRIDGTON! Here is how it works — for a modest entry fee, say 10 dollars, you can participate in Bridgton’s first, annual Count the Truck Contest. Point value is as follows: 1 point — Poland Spring truck bearing their logo (or any painted green tanker) 2 points — There are at least four other companies hauling for Poland Spring bearing no evidence of what they haul. Can you spot these?

5 points — Grab the plate number and keep track of the frequency of trips through town daily. Yes, this will require shrewd observation and dedication. Perhaps enlist the help of others. It’s a game the whole family can play!

How about getting a team going at your office or place of work? Company sponsors? T-shirts? Prizes to be determined based upon participation. Think of the possibilities.

Mark Grenda, Corn Shop Trading Company Bridgton

Thank you, Tom!

To The Editor: Thank you, Tom McLaughlin, for addressing a reality that has annoyed me for months — no, for years: overused phrases and terms, misapplied and misspelled words, terrible grammar, and a general butchering of the English language. Even my wife tires of hearing me complain about this problem and hearing me correct people I hear on TV or read in the news.

I observed the trend began as far back as when e-mail became popular and people were in too much of a hurry to proofread what they wrote, LETTERS, Page 9B

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or just didn’t bother to correct their mistakes as long as they felt that their message would be understood. You see it in newspapers, magazines, letters, ads, packaging, and even in books by wellpublished authors. You hear it in the news media and in all manner of TV programming, even among professional journalists and reporters, not to mention the so-called elite entertainment industry. It is rampant, but not likely to change anytime soon.

There are two words or phrases especially annoying to me that, surprisingly, you did not mention in your “trendy phrases” article.

The first is the overuse of the word “so” (an adverb or conjunction) at the beginning of a sentence requiring only a simple answer to a simple question. It seems sometimes that every other sentence begins with: “So…” For example, a game show host asks, “What do you do for a living?” The answer comes back: “So I teach math” or “So I’m a stay at home mom.” Why, in a day and age when people seem to look for ways to shorten words and abbreviate everything, do they add a word that is unnecessary and adds nothing of value?

Another irritating habit is that of repeatedly starting a sentence with “I mean.”

When an explanation is not requested, or for no good reason, the speaker begins with “I mean…” “I mean,

it’s a nice, sunny day today, isn’t it?” “I mean, I love to travel.” “What else do you do for fun?” “I mean, I love to ski.” I mean, I think you get the point.

Oh, one more thing. It seems lately that the word “yes” is unsatisfactory or is too short an answer: “Do you drive a taxi?” “I do.” “Did you recently take a trip across the country?” “I did.” “Would you like to travel more?” “I would.” Well enough of this rambling on. Am I through complaining? I am. I mean, I think you get it. So it’s time for lunch anyway. So…I mean…

Len Swart Haverhill, Mass.

A variety of viewpoints

To The Editor: At this time, I would like to applaud the editorial staff of The Bridgton News for their ongoing efforts to allow the airing of a variety of

February 15, 2018, The Bridgton News, Page 9B

viewpoints. This policy clearly speaks to the paper’s support of the First Amendment, an essential pillar of our democracy. This policy also leads to some interesting reading each week. A recent and concerning letter to the editor by Mr. Vose reviewed his impressions of a letter to the editor written by the Rev. Plaisted. Clearly Rev. Plaisted and Mr. Vose have their own views regarding current issues. The issue of concern is the “enough already” tone voiced regarding Rev. Plaisted’s views. It remains important to note that the First Amendment of our Constitution does not only apply to one point of view, but to all Americans and all points of view. Whether one agrees with the Rev. Plaisted or with Mr. Vose, each has the Constitutional right to express their views and be heard.

Now clearly, Rev. Plaisted does not need to search long and hard for material as Mr. Trump regularly supplies an

unending amount. Whether he is demeaning women, wounded veterans, Gold Star families, various racial groups, religious groups, domestic violence victims, law enforcement, the free press, or referring to those who do not applaud him at his whim as “treasonous,” “Cadet Bone Spurs” never ceases to present with something outlandish.

In returning to main focus of this letter, each of us has the Constitutional right to speak out once or a thousand times, no matter our point of view. The Bridgton News has published articles and letters to the editor that we may each agree with or fervently oppose. It is within that discussion and that opposition that our democracy flourishes. Our founding fathers clearly had the wisdom and foresight to design a system of government that encourages both discussion and dissent. By opposing this design, one simply proves

A local talent

The best way to describe Bridgton author Cheryl Johnson is “relentless.” I couldn’t wait to interview Cheryl since the time I first met her and tasted the wonderful pastries she baked at a local restaurant. Yes, Cheryl’s also a talented baker. Here’s Cheryl’s story.

Q: Tell us about yourself — sort of a resume of yourself.

What do you consider accomplishments?

C: I grew up in the small town of Gorham. My family members were all talented musically but I wanted to be an artist from a very early age. I drew constantly and made up stories. I didn’t go to college until I was 38, with four children still at home, working full-time in a local bakery as their cake decorator, and commuting into Portland, which was an hour away. It took me seven years to get my degree. I’m very proud that I managed to get that BFA. Since the fall of 2013 I have written and illustrated 22 of my own books and a dozen for other people. I self-publish online. I also create designs for a high-end wooden puzzle company called Stave Puzzles located in Norwich, Vermont.

I’ve been one of their house artists for over ten years. I’ve trained myself to be a fast traditional painter and do many commissions. I have many more ideas that I will be working on in the up-coming months, including a YouTube series.

Q: What inspires you?

C: Good people inspire me. Good friends. Good books like The Invitation. Good music. Other artists’ work that catches my fancy. Life inspires me — taking a walk around my town of Bridgton gives me more ideas than 100 people could see through to completion.

Q: When did you decide to write children’s books?

C: I always wanted to be a writer of children’s books since I put pencil to paper, probably at the age of 10 and definitely by 12, I knew. I’ve been waiting to do what I’m doing now for many years as I was raising my family and working many jobs not connected with my art.

Q: List and describe some of your published books.

C: Mish the Mushroom Man was my very first published book. I wrote it 30 years ago. My mother was a third grade schoolteacher in Gorham and she loved my stories. She would tell me to “get these published!” I sent Mish away to a dozen

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Mr. Crabtree’s conclusion in his superb Jan. 18 essay.

Hopefully we can learn from history and not repeat the mistakes of the past. Our democracy depends upon it.

Robert G. Carey Bridgton

The diet of Lent

To The Editor: February 14th marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period before Easter, when Christians abstain from animal foods in remembrance of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the wilderness.

The call to abstain from eating animals is as current as the teaching of evangelical leader Franklin Graham, yet as traditional as the Bible (Genesis 1:29).

Methodist founder John Wesley, Salvation Army pioneers William and Catherine Booth, and Seventh-day LETTERS, Page 10B

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by Peter Bollen Contributing Writer traditional publishing houses and got no response. Four years ago, I decided I wanted to self-publish; as I was approaching 60, I felt I didn’t have enough time for years of repeated rejections. The first year I wrote and illustrated 12 more books.

Some of these gems include Mish’s Winter Celebration and Sea Folk Stories.

Q: Where are your books available for those who are interested?

C: My books can be found at Bridgton Books in Bridgton or at Longfellow Books in Portland.

They can also be bought online through Amazon or directly from me on my website www.mishandfriends.com Q: Future plans?

C: I have many more ideas for books. I will continue to write and draw for as long as I live. I want to animate some of my book characters someday.

Q: Do you have favorite authors?

C: My favorite children’s authors are Alexander Key (The Forgotten Door) and Lewis Carroll, of course. I love traditional fairy tales and translations of other countries’ stories, too.

Q: What’s your next project?

C: I am preparing to start a new adventure for Mish and company as they explore the beautiful state of Maine. I am working on Fairy Wing Tales #4 and also Dragon Wing Tales.

I am creating some puppets to use on YouTube videos soon.

I’m working on a book of paper dolls and a deck of Tarot cards using my characters.

Q: Have you always been a Bridgton resident?

C: I moved to Bridgton 32 years ago last August. It’s home to me.

Peter Bollen, a resident of Bridgton, writes an occasional column for The Bridgton News dedicated to books and authors including reviews and news of the book trade. The author welcomes comments and suggestions and he can be reached at pdboll@roadrunner.com

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(Continued from Page 9B) Adventist Church founder Ellen G. White all followed this higher call.

A meat-free diet is not just about Christian devotion.

Dozens of medical studies have linked consumption of animal products with elevated risk of heart failure, stroke, cancer, and other killer diseases. A United Nations report named meat production as the largest source of greenhouse gases and water pollution.

Undercover investigations have documented farm animals routinely caged, crowded, mutilated, and beaten.

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Thrown into a blazing furnace

To The Editor: I didn’t watch Donald Trump’s State of the Union address and, if I had, I wouldn’t have applauded anything he said. I have better things to do than listen to Trump’s noxious bragging, much less applaud a man who has attacked every vital institution of our republic. In his eyes, that would make me guilty of treason.

Remember how he defines treason: “People commit treason who fail to stand and applaud wildly at every phrase uttered by the Great Esteemed Leader, and they shall immediately be thrown into a blazing furnace!”

I’m kidding. That sentence is a paraphrase from the biblical story of Nebuchadnezzar’s golden idol: “You will hear the sound of the trumpets…As soon as the music starts, you are to bow down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up. Anyone who does not bow down will immediately be thrown into a blazing furnace.” (Daniel 3:5-6 GNB) King Nebuchadnezzar of ancient Babylon was a real tyrant. Like tyrants throughout history, he defined patriotism as slavish loyalty to himself, not to his country.

Insufficient loyalty to him was deemed to be treason.

In the minds of tyrants, they are the country. That absolute tyrant, Louis XIV of France, stated the idea in so many words: “L’état, c’est moi!”

In our democratic republic, however, all politicians, including the president of the United States, take an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States, not the president, nor any other person.

When Der Trumpster says that Democrats who don’t applaud him are “treasonous” or “un-American,” he’s lying yet again and saying things that pose a clear and present danger to our nation. When spineless Republicans refuse to condemn his words or, worse yet, cheer enthusiastically when Trump speaks them, they are abrogating their oath to defend the Constitution “against all ene-

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Progressive Democrats imploding?

To The Editor: The Democrats apparently are running on empty when it comes to progressive ideas that work. Everything they have tried, instead of helping, has become destructive to our American culture, institutions, faiths, economy, and the American Dream.

For instance: Obamacare doesn’t work because for every family (or individual) in poverty that gets subsidized health insurance, health insurance is taken away from middle class families and individuals (excessively high deductibles and co-pays in addition to high premiums have reduced Obamacare to an unusable sham for people without subsidies).

DONATING TO A WORTHY CAUSE — American Legion Riders Post 155 Naples took to the road again to present the first check to the Betsy Ann Ross House of Hope in Augusta. The Riders have challenged the American Legion family and anyone who wishes to donate to this worthy cause. The Riders will match any donation up to $3,000.

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Obamacare has unnecessarily pitted the interests of the poor against the interests of the middle class (Marxist class warfare).

In fact, there are no progressive policies that have worked because of two very consistent problems: • Progressives approach society and culture from a central control model. All power is concentrated in government instead of diffused among the people (the genius of the Constitution).

To the degree that progressives are successful (currently a high degree of success) in attaining centralized power they are falling into the inevitable power trap.

Progressives are being corrupted in direct proportion to their success. Once again proving Acton’s adage: “… absolute power corrupts, absolutely.” One only has to look at the emerging scandals that come out almost daily (lying to the FISA Court for purposes of par-

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Republicans once understood this. A great GOP president, Theodore Roosevelt, wrote, “To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”

Actual treason is the only crime defined in the text of our Constitution. Article III, Section 3 states: “Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.”

Donald John Trump is not Nebuchadnezzar; he is not Louis XIV; he damned sure is not the United States. He’s just a man, and a corrupt, dangerous tyrant to boot.

In Trump’s America, our choice isn’t between liberalism and conservatism; it’s between democracy and tyranny. Trump wants to be a tin-pot dictator. As patriotic Americans, our responsibility is to resist him and choose democracy.

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A recent example of earth scorching by Democrats is the attempt to change the results of an election (Trump won, Hillary lost). This truth has the Democrats in a panic over their loss of power and the prospect that they are becoming passé and irrelevant with huge looming legal liabilities.

For instance, the Democrats have themselves in a box of their own making with the “dossier” cock-up.

• The House Intelligence Committee released its FISA memo (four pages), which is a summary of the facts in the Committee’s report.

It contained no sensitive “sources and methods” and was released by the president (the FBI and the National Security people wanted more information released when they reviewed the Republican memo).

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tisan spying on Americans; pay for play at the Clinton Foundation; intolerance of opposing views on the part of progressive professors; using the IRS to thwart conservative opposition political groups to name a few).

• Progress policies are based on the false assumption that Ponzi schemes can work. The economics of progressive programs are based on the assumption that future generations will figure out how to pay for this generation’s profligate spending and/or that the capital that sustains the economy can be spent, not replaced; and that the economy won’t be bankrupted (Socialism’s Achilles Heel). Progressives think they can “eat the cake and have it, too.” (English proverb) The progressive answer to the collapse of their power is to scorch the earth around those who have actually produced policies and ideas that work, the people who are making America great again.

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28. Write on a tombstone 30. Self-centeredness 35. Land measure 37. Crucifix 39. “Sesame Street” regular 40. *In 1992 De Niro was nominated for “Cape ____” 41. *Best category 43. Tiresias in “Oedipus Rex” 44. Desert mirage 46. S-shaped molding 47. Dionysus’ party 48. “____ the unexpected” 50. Celestial bear 52. Rolodex abbr.

53. Purple precipitation 55. Before, old English 57. *Evacuation location 61. *Olympic hopeful’s story 64. Deprive of weapons

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42. Button on electrical outlet 45. Economize 49. Feather glue 51. Ray Charles’ “Mess

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68. Ideas worth spreading, acr.

election and its results. Hands caught in the cookie jar, the Democrats are desperately trying to change the subject.

The Democrats have laced their memo with “sources and methods” as bait in the trap.

The Democrat apparatchiks are willing to risk having the

sensitive “sources and methods” exposed just so they could say that the president and the Republicans don’t care about security, if the Democrat memo is released as is. Or if the president redacted the “sources and methods,” the Schiff and the

Democrats will accuse the president and the Republicans of hiding something. The Schiff is playing fast and loose with national security just to give the media something to yak about instead of looking at the Democrats’ FISA problem.

The Democrat Party has been taken over by the elitists, progressive, radical left

who are bent on burning the house down, rather than having it be rebuilt by the American people who built it in the first place. This is the Dems throwing a clever tantrum: “if we can’t win, we’ll take our marbles and throw them at the president” (spoiled brat adage #6, JSM).

Jock MacGregor Sebago

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2. Toot one’s horn 3. *18-time Oscar host 4. Speak from a podium 5. Fix a shoe 6. Manner of walk 7. Ensign, for short 8. Bodily fluid 9. Thailand, once 10. “____ and proper” 11. Additional 12. Indigo user 15. Nirvana genre 20. Extremist 22. Bald-faced ____ 24. “I call passenger seat!”

25. *”The Florida Project” nominee 26. Mountaineer’s tool 27. Comprehend 29. *Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song nominee 31. Guesstimate phrase 32. Apathetic

To accomplish this lawyer’s trick, the Democrats wrote a 10-page memo that is laced with sensitive “sources and methods” that would expose (Continued from Page 10B) our intelligence secrets. Why ting the Republican memo would they do that, you ask? with facts, the Democrats They know that they have set a trap for the president. been caught manipulating the

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Skiing: The next generation

(Continued from Page 7B) demeanor between homeschool and public school kids.

There’s a sweetness about homeschoolers; they look me in the eye and smile. Public schoolers seldom do as they’re almost entirely absorbed with one another. Homeschoolers respect grownups while public schoolers tolerate them, much preferring to interact only with each other and reluctantly permitting interruption by adults. That brings back memories from 25 years ago when I used to race home from my classroom, get into my ski-instructor outfit, and race to Shawnee Peak to meet the public school group of six to 10 students I taught for six weeks.

Usually I’d be assigned a group of beginners we called “Never-evers” because they’d never, ever been on skis. There was no “magic carpet” back then — the outdoor conveyor belt that carries skiers up a short, gentle, beginners area with barely enough slope for gravitational pull. We’d have to pick a flattish area between the lifts and practice just walking on skis. Then I’d teach the “snowplow” or “wedge” or “pizza slice” as that beginning posture is variously called, before venturing to the bunny slope.

As when teaching anything to any group, some picked it up very quickly while others didn’t. Some took the entire six weeks to make it down the bunny slope by themselves. The fast learners were quickly bored so I would pass them up to intermediate groups with other instructors while I continued working with the slow learners. However, common sense ability-grouping was vehemently resisted in the public middle school where I taught

U.S. History. There, we were expected to teach students of varying abilities all together in one classroom because that was the sacrosanct “middle-school philosophy” of progressive educators.

Maybe they’ve realized by now that holds the fast learners back, but I doubt it.

After several years as an instructor, skiing lost much of its allure for me as it became associated more with work than with fun. I only did it because one of the benefits was that my own children got season passes I could not otherwise have afforded.

Shawnee Peak is only ten minutes away so they were there often.

In the intervening 15 or so years since then I skied only about a dozen times.

It’s different now. I’m still instructing but the fun is returning.

The grandchildren love it and their excitement is infectious. They spontaneously split off into small groups with other homeschoolers of similar ability, each supervised by a parent or grandparent when necessary. Some stay on the bunny slope while others take different lifts to intermediate or expert slopes.

In one such group with my oldest granddaughter, I asked the names of the other girls and told them mine. One girl asked what my last name was, explaining: “We’re not allowed to call grownups by their first names.” Charming. This is my second extended experience with homeschoolers since retiring from public school. Their numbers are growing fast and I hope it continues.

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

My not-so-secret Valentine

(Continued from Page 7B) Much to my child’s dismay — I named this vehicle.

Her name is Goldie Locks. Get it? The vehicle has a golden paint job so she is golden and she locks. What I named her has dual meanings. Goldie Locks is just right — not too big, not too small. Goldilocks is what scientists named a planet comparable to Earth in a recently discovered universe.

Compared to what I was driving before, I am in utopia when I am in the driver’s seat.

Listen to this — the musical system is divine. It holds up to six CDs. Like many newer models, the volume buttons are also located on the steering wheel. Sometimes, I turn off the music

so I can listen to Goldie’s engine.

I got the vehicle in late September; and I have my mom to thank for helping me with the purchase and doing the haggling with the auto dealer. So, in reality, my mom is the sweetheart who deserves a Valentine’s Day gift.

My mom helped me find the perfect reporter car. With Goldie, I can drive almost anywhere no matter the weather. The gas mileage is awesome, which helps out my budget. The low emissions make me feel like I am truly taking the planet into consideration.

From the ‘girly girl’ angle, the color looks so stylish with some of the outfits I wear. Oh, yes, I am in love.

Nothing makes my heart patter with happiness or makes my lips move into a smile more quickly than the Subie.

All it takes is a glance — just one look — at my Subaru and I know my future is golden.

Everyone loves a parade

(Continued from Page 7B) before the Revolutionary War. Whichever option you choose, Sir, we will have a victory parade.”

Now, while the top brass were drafting and re-drafting this memo the president again went traveling. In Egypt he was taken to visit ancient temples that showed a pharaoh receiving tributes and, while managing the reins of his horse hitched to a chariot, using his other hand to whip the humbled enemies before him.

Moving quickly, our president continued his travel and research to Greece (victory over the Persians celebrated with a marathon run and games played in the nude), Rome (Mussolini celebrated by shaving his head, taking off his shirt and leading his party in a long victory lap run). “Let’s study those two a little more,” our leader instructed his staff. “But I like the chariot idea. Have the Pentagon devise a vehicle that will accommodate a driver and Secret Service guard while I handle the whip.”

Alas, two unanticipated problems arose: there would be Cavalry Corps horses pulling and escorting the chariot in the parade and the District of Columbia government refused to be responsible for cleaning up their deposits. At the same time, the president of France — always trying to stay a snide step ahead — sent a team with architectural plans for constructing a triumphal arch. “It is unthinkable,” the president said in translation, “that the capital of the Free World should not have a single Arc de Triomphe on any of its splendid avenues.” “Let’s get started on it,” our president instructed.” The site he chose was on Pennsylvania Avenue, precisely on the normal parade route.

“We’ll have to move the parade to a place where there’s no construction project blocking the road and where they’re experienced with horse deposits,” the cavalry commander said, digging out an old map. “Here’s just the place,” he waved the map in the faces of his colleagues. “Up in Maine, not too far from the Maritimes when it comes to transporting their premiers and other officials down to be whipped through the streets. The Mainers are used to fire engines and floats and will be happy, I’m sure, to substitute tanks and self-propelled artillery pieces in their parade.”

And so it was, dear readers, that after a short and successful war with Canada, the president, shirtless and cracking a whip over the bowed heads of captive Maritime officials, rode a chariot down Main Street in Bridgton.

Henry Precht is a retired Foreign Service Officer.

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COMPELLING STORY TOLD — Last Friday, Feb. 9, Holocaust survivor Charles Rotmil visited students and staff (member Ann Bragdon is next to Mr. Rotmil) of Crooked River Alternative Education.

Holocaust story of child in hiding Once again, the Crooked River Academy Alternative Education students from Lake Region High School were lucky to have a visit from Charles Rotmil, who was a hidden child during the Holocaust years.

Born in the 1930s to a Jewish family of five, that moved from France, Belgium and Austria to flee from Hitler’s persecution. Charles now calls Portland home.

Charles and his brother, Bernard, survived the war years, the only ones from their family to do so. The brothers were hidden by Father Bruno, a young monk, who placed 400 Jewish children with Christian families all over France in the war years.

Charles shared his stories of life back then, the constant moving to a safer area, only to move again

For the 14th year, Lakes Environmental Association (www.mainelakes.org) in snowy Bridgton, will host the Four Square World Championships on Saturday, Feb. 24, 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 dozens of people of all shapes, sizes and stature in attendance. Competitors from many states will battle for the greatest four square titles in the world. 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 environmental work.

There is no advance registration required, but if possible, please e-mail an RSVP to Peter Lowell with an indication of where you are coming from and how many players and spectators you intend to bring.

Here is the schedule: 5 p.m.: Open registration and beginner rule workshop 5:30 p.m.: Men’s and Women’s General Entry (top 50 percent advance) 6:30 p.m.: Men’s and Women’s Semifinals (top 25 percent advance) 7:30 p.m.: Women’s Finals (winner takes all) 8 p.m.: Men’s Finals (winner takes all) 8:30 p.m.: New champion

soon, seeing Hitler speak on a street with his older sister, and his father’s arrest. Charles did research to determine that his father died on Aug. 2, 1943 in Auschwitz. There were 1,500 on the train and his father was part of the 70 percent on that day that went right from the train to the gas chamber. His sister and mother were killed when a train derailed in France. His

Haley BragdonClements of Casco has been appointed as an Ambassador of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics for the spring 2018 term.

Haley is a politics major and a member of the Class of 2021 at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H. Haley joins an elite group of the Saint Anselm College student body selected to join the Kevin B. Harrington Student Ambassador program at the NHIOP. These student leaders play an Haley Bragdon-Clements important role in welcoming, supporting, and introducing Presidential and congressional candidates, public figures and a range of scholars who headline the Institute’s dozens of political events.

With New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation Presidential Primary, the NHIOP is a nearly-mandatory campaign stop of aspirants for the country’s highest office. This reputation provides unparalleled opportunities for students to be in the front row of a democratic process that impacts the world.

The New Hampshire Institute of Politics was founded on the premise that an educated citizenry is vital for a healthy democracy. Its nonpartisan mission is to educate, engage and empower citizens to participate in the civic and political life of their local, national and global communities.

Jackson Lesure of Bridgton has been named to the Hobart College (Geneva, N.Y.) Dean’s List for the fall 2017 term. Jackson is the son of Marybeth and Whit Lesure.

UMF Dean’s List The University of Maine at Farmington announces its Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semester. They include: Laura Pulito and Kate Starkie of Bridgton; Sarah Carlson of Casco; Makayla Frost of Fryeburg; Alyssa Morin of Waterford; and Olivia Ridley of West Baldwin.

Endicott Dean’s List Endicott College (Beverly, Mass.) is pleased to announce the Dean’s List students for fall 2017. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must obtain a minimum grade point average of 3.5, receive no grade below a “C,” have no withdrawal grades, and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits for the semester. On the Dean’s List are: Lindsay Hague of Casco is a senior majoring in Interior Design. She is the daughter of Tom Hague and Wendy Hague.

Jennifer Cole of Raymond is a junior majoring in Communication. She is the daughter of Tucker Cole and Gail Cole.

research led him to think that it was resistance that sabotaged the train tracks.

Charles had pictures to show, took questions from students, and played on his harmonica a song popular in the war years. He told of examples of modern antiSemitism he has faced. He stays in touch with many of the children whose families helped hide him in the wars years and makes visits back to see them.

Crooked River Academy certainly hopes to have Charles back again during the 2019-2020 school year awards 8:45 p.m.: Relocate to when students study this Bridgton House of Pizza for period of history once again. celebration There will be a kids’ competition during their General Entry play.

The rules of the game are (Continued from Page 5B) nearly identical to Four Square food. The distance covered was about 80 miles. league rules (www.squarefour.

Both the leader of that group and the last org/rules) minus the special in line had Collette Communicators on their server rules. In other words, helmets, so there was no risk of anyone being this is a vanilla competition left behind. Easy communication allowed the and there are no double taps, group to slow down or stop if any rider had body language, underhand only a problem on the trail, and could warn of and blackjack rules allowed. sleds approaching from ahead or from behind.

Entrants will be divided into Riders have local trail maps on their sleds, women’s and men’s divisions and the leader’s sled was equipped with GPS and there will be competition snowmobile trail maps from GPS Trailmasters, for kids 12 and under too. which paints a route to your destination and For more information, con- keeps track of food and gas stations. tact Peter Lowell, 595-1434 or It wouldn’t be a snowmobile trip without peter@leamaine.org a few mishaps, but club members look out

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Easy Riders venture north

for one another, so if a sled tips over in deep snow, there are friends with shovels and a towrope to help haul it out. Mostly, though, there were fun times, lots of laughs, great companionship, a few adventures, and terrific snowmobiling.

The Bridgton Easy Riders is a fun, active club. In addition to the annual trip, some members also organize day trips when local snow conditions are good.

The Easy Riders meet at the Bridgton Community Center the second Friday of the month from September through April, (pot luck supper at 6 p.m. followed by a short business meeting) and the club welcomes new members.

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