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Serving Bridgton and the surrounding towns of Western Maine since 1870 Vol. 152, No. 7

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‘You need to do better’ Resident calls out Board’s handling of mgr’s contract

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Jonathan Morrell knows the right way to negotiate a contract.

As he watched the Bridgton Board of Selectmen’s Jan. 25 meeting on television, Morrell was disturbed to see how officials handled a proposed new three-year contract for Town Manager Robert Peabody.

By a 3-2 vote, the contract was rejected.

Prior to the start of last week’s board meeting, Morrell called out selectmen, saying their approach was “unprofessional” and an embarrassment. During the public comments on non-

agenda items portion of the meeting (which speakers are limited to three minutes), Morrell first introduced himself and gave some background information.

He and his wife, Trudy, retired to Bridgton nine years ago. Prior to retirement, Morrell spent 10 years managing federal worker training programs, five of those years in Hancock County, and almost 26 years in higher education at the cabinet level.

“During that time, there are hundreds of cases where I was part of a negotiations team on various contracts, both vendors, purveyors of service, and personnel at the

senior level. Those negotiations, when we thought they were finalized, were placed on the agenda for the board.

At those board meetings, the outcome of our vote in negotiations was confirmed publicly,” he said. “Two weeks ago, supposedly you had an agenda item that had been negotiated and at that time, votes were changed. In my line of work, yes there were a number of cases where after negotiations seemed to have been done, things arose. At that point, we removed the agenda item before it ever got to a public hearing. That didn’t happen two weeks ago.”

Morrell noted that in between negotiations and the Jan. 25 meeting, “votes were changed.”

“I understand exactly who worked behind the scenes to have those votes changed.

All I can say is that we love this town. We’ve chosen to be here. But, I was terribly

embarrassed to be part of this town that day, watching it on TV. I have never seen such unprofessional behavior publicly by a ruling body,” Morrell said. “I was embarrassed. I hope some of you are. You need to do a better job. You got our votes, but we’re really questioning our choices at this point. You need to do better.”

Before the start of the board meeting, Chairwoman Carmen Lone read a brief statement.

“The town manager’s contract was on the agenda prematurely. The Board of Selectmen is currently in negotiations with the town manager, and those negotiations are confidential,” Lone said.

Lone told The News this week that the board has held two executive sessions regarding the town manager’s contract — one regarding “process” while the other BOARD, Page 2A

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — There is no time like the present to address the past.

Although when it comes to budgeting, it is beneficial to be up-to-date.

Naples’ financial statement audit for Fiscal Year 2020 has been completed.

The presentation was given via Zoom during the Naples Board of Selectmen meeting on Feb. 7. Auditor Marc Roy, a partner with Berry Talbot and Royer in Falmouth, explained the audit.

Roy talked about the general misconceptions that people have about the financial statement audit; how many months’ worth operating

costs the town should save in its unassigned fund balance, and how to use language in a warrant article to earmark money — among other topics.

First off, all the information is about the budget from 1-1/2 years ago.

“This is first year that we are auditing the Town of Naples. The first fiscal year is 2020. The idea is to clear this up and then move right into FY 2021’s audit. Hopefully that will be done by the June timeframe. Then, we can get onto a regular schedule,” Roy said.

“I recognize that the town has had delays getting an audit in past years,” he said.

To get a little history of the

audit, Naples Town Manager John Hawley explained the background during an interview separate from last week’s meeting.

“Bids were requested for auditing firms at some point before I was hired. The select board chose the auditing firm of Ron Beaulieu. I am guessing that the bid was awarded during the period when Ephrem Paraschak left and I was hired but the town did not notify Beaulieu that they has been awarded the contract,” Hawley said.

“In the fall of 2018, I began to wonder why an audit had not been started for the year ending 2018 and I contacted Beaulieu only to find out they weren’t aware they had

been retained by the town.

Beaulieu, due to late notice was not able to get started on the 2018 audit and it was almost a year before it was completed. This essentially put us behind by almost a year and a half on the auditing schedule,” Hawley said.

“We rebid the auditing in May 2020. The cost is $10,500,” he said.

However, the newly contracted auditing firm Berry, Talbot and Royer was “unable to get started last year because Beaulieu had not completed the audit for 2019 at this point a year ago,” Hawley said.

“Ideally, audits should begin within a few months of the closing of the previous AUDIT, Page 3A

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The people sitting on the local planning board brought to light some ideas for a future solar ordinance.

One of the suggestions was breaking up large solar array farms by requiring tree buffers or limiting the number of acres that can be dedicated to a single solar farm.

On Monday night, the Casco Planning Board discussed what might be included in a proposed solar ordinance. The timeline to complete such an ordinance would most likely be structured so that it could be a presented as a warrant

article at annual town meeting in June.

Casco Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) John Wiesemann asked the board members what they might like to see in such an ordinance.

As an example, he mentioned that the Town of Naples has an ordinance that states the solar equipment cannot be seen from any body of water.

Planning Board member Ryan McAllister said that his ideas included what residents have said to him about solar energy projects.

“Having buffer zones between panels so you don’t have 120 acres. You have to have a 40-or 50-foot strip of

woods between the arrays.

Increase the setback of buffer from the road,” he said.

Many townspeople support the idea of solar energy but are concerned about changing the landscape of Casco, especially as it can be seen from major roadways, he said.

“We have a fair amount of support for the fields but at the same time they don’t want to see the fields when they drive through town,” McAllister said.

During a recent trip to East Conway, he drove through Fryeburg and was shocked at the size of the solar farm there. He added size limitations to the list of items to look at when writ-

ing up a solar ordinance.

“If putting in solar field, less than 75 acres to keep the town from being chunked up,” he said.

Planning Board member Stan Buchanan agreed with keeping the solar farms smaller or requiring buffers.

The ordinance should be SOLAR, Page 2A

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Effective immediately the Casco Town Office will no longer be open until 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

Instead, on Tuesday only, the doors will close one hour earlier. Going forward, the office hours for Tuesday will now be from 10:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Meanwhile, the other days of the week, the town hall will continue to be

open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Casco Board of Selectmen fully supported this change with a 4-0 vote.

“What we are finding out is as society changes, those hours aren’t working,” according to Casco Town Manager Tony Ward.

Now-a-days, people do stuff Online for which they used to come into the town hall.

Originally, the hours were switched to allow peo-

ple who work late or work out-of-town an opportunity to do town business later.

But, very few people take advantage of the later hours on Tuesday.

“This fall, the ladies up front were keeping count of how many people were coming in. It averaged from 0 to 5,” Ward said.

“Since Jan. 11, we have had eight customers come in between 4:30 and 7 p.m. on Tuesday nights,” he CHANGES, Page 2A

SUN AND SNOW — A volunteer with the Shawnee Peak Adaptive Program shares a laugh with Ava at the mountain on Friday. (Photo courtesty of Glenn Yale)

Adapative ski Auditor wraps up 2020 budget counts on help

Casco sheds light on solar ideas

Town office changes made, as society changes

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer At Shawnee Peak, wintertime fun on the mountain still rules the day.

There is an opportunity to ski for free plus help others to be able to play outdoors. It is volunteering for the local adaptive ski program.

As winter winds down, there is a need for volunteers to help the people with disabilities who participate in the Shawnee Peak Adaptive Program (SPAP).

Volunteers are definitely desired to help wrap up the remaining few weeks of the program, according to organizer and long-time volunteer Glenn Yale.

In fact, during an open house called Adaptive Instructor Discovery Days, would-be volunteers are invited to shadow current volunteers as they help disabled individuals participate in winter sports, Yale said.

That will take place during the first week of March, he said. Discovery Days is coming up March 2, March 3 and March 4, from 9 a.m. to noon.

“The SPAP is a program for school children with special needs and people living in group homes. There are group-home programs like Momentum or the Progress Center, where kids go to school. They come to our facility,” Yale said.

Also, disabled individuals who do not attend school or live in a group home can register for a session, he said. Essentially, the SPAP is open to adults with disabilities, too.

This winter, COVID-19 put a damper on the adaptive program — reducing the numbers of both participants and volunteers.

“During COVID and at present the SPAP has operated at a reduced number of school and home-group participants and a reduced number of days,” Yale said.

“We are currently at less than 40 participants this 2022 season. We have also experienced a reduced number of ADAPTIVE SKI, Page 5A

Survey: How to use Ham Recreation complex?

When Bridgton Select Board members heard a pitch for the town to accept responsibility of the Kendal C. and Anna Ham Recreational Complex, selectman Bear Zaidman asked whether BRAG looked into holding special events there.

BRAG president Bill Macdonald said the opportunity exists, but the group’s limited membership was focused on finishing work on a punch list of items so the organization could turn the facility over to the town.

With Bridgton to take ownership on July 1, the question remains, what would residents like to see offered at the Rec Complex?

Last week, Rec Director Gary Colello launched an online survey to find out what the public wants.

“The Recreation

Department would like to thank members of BRAG, former and current, for their hard work over the years creating an incredible opportunity for not only the Recreation Department to access more fields for its growing programs but for creating a safe green space for community members to recreate safely with friends and family,” Colello wrote.

“The town will assume ownership of this incredible complex, and it is time to get feedback from commu-

nity members and people in the surrounding area on the type of activities and events they wish to see throughout each year. Here in the Recreation Department, we have pondered all types of thoughts and ideas. Concert series, exercise clubs, national tournaments, adult sports leagues, festivals, and more have all been added to our ‘idea board.’

We realized as we thought about the complex’s future that we really need the input SURVEY, Page 2A

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Bridgton Select Board meeting notes (Continued from Page 1A) was scheduled yesterday, Feb. 16, to continue negotiations.

Executive sessions are closed to the public, but individuals (the subject of the session) can opt to move discussions into public session. No votes can be taken in executive session, only in public session.

In other board news: • Comp Plan work.

Community Development Director Linda Lacroix provided an update regarding work on the town’s Comprehensive Plan.

Lacroix suggested that a task

force be formed, rather than a committee, to work on the upgrade. She pointed out that a task force has a particular purpose, and once that purpose is completed, it is no longer active.

Lacroix said a “core group” (to include residents as well as “experts” representing various organizations such as Lakes Environmental Association) would be formed to work on the plan’s upgrade. Anyone interested in serving should fill out a form available on the town website. Chairwoman Lone suggested representatives from social service

groups, non-profits, food pantry, Community Center and other entities should be included. The group is likely to reach 24, yet some will be involved for “a short period of time” for “specific areas and fields.”

Selectman Bear Zaidman noted that the last Comprehensive Plan Committee was kept in place, with members serving an extended “term,” thus keeping a group in place to address changes as they surfaced.

Once the plan is revised and upgraded, the document goes to the Select Board for

review and approval. If it passes, the plan heads to a town vote. If approved, the Community Development Director’s office keeps tabs on whether adjustments are needed down the road and whether stipulated goals of the plan are being met.

Lacroix anticipates upgrading the Comp Plan to take 18 to 24 months.

“We have two years to get this done,” she said. “We need a solid working plan.”

Lacroix hopes to bring in an outside group to help coach the local Comp Plan task force/committee along, as well as provide guidance

in how to gather information from the public and get the community involved in the process.

• Liquor and victualer licenses approved for Mountain Range, located at The Commons, to sell beer and wine. A new food truck is located on site.

• Health Officer resigns.

The board accepted the resignation of Cathy Pinkham as Health Officer. In an e-mail to The News Tuesday night, Pinkham said, “For the last three years, it’s been an honor to serve the people of Bridgton. I’ve had the outstanding support from

many. I have met so many amazing people and have been very blessed to have worked with many organizations. Between coordinating vaccine sites and testing sites and monitoring the COVID pandemic, it has come time for me to step down and begin a new path within our town.

I personally want to thank all of the people who took the time to think of others by checking on them.

My service to the community will continue through the Navigator Program at the Bridgton Community Center…Kindness costs nothing, as I have witnessed through many residents of Bridgton…It’s been an honor serving Bridgton.”

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He wouldn’t recommend totally doing away with the later hours yet.

“We should open at 10:30 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. That would give people working in the Greater Portland area time to get to the town office,” he said.

Selectman Robert MacDonald said that at one time the town hall was open on a Saturday during the month.

“And, that gave people time to get into the town hall,” he said.

He said he didn’t want to create a problem by being closed at a time that people had come to rely on.

“The town hall is there to serve the people of the town, and if we aren’t there, we aren’t, you know, serving the people,” MacDonald said.

Chair Mary-Vienessa Fernandes asked Tom Mulkern who was sitting in the audience for a history of the office hours change. She thought it was to serve the summer-time population.

According to Mulkern, it happened when Ray Grant

was on the board, about five to seven years ago.

“We were open 9 to 5 p.m. every day, and on Saturdays once a month.

They wanted to be open up on Tuesday evening,” Mulkern said.

“I can offer my personal opinion: I think 9 a.m. to 4:30, and one night until 6 p.m. and keep it consistent,” he said, advocating for the being open in the mornings.

“I see a lot of people on Tuesday morning, pull in and pull out of the parking lot,” he said.

“A lot of other towns,

open up one Saturday out of the month,” Mulkern said.

Selectman Scott Avery spoke.

“Everything has changed. You can register your vehicle Online. A lot of people are doing that,” he said.

He supported changing the Tuesday hours, and was open to the idea of switching back to once-a-month Saturdays.

Town Manager Ward said that while a lot of services can be completed Online there are people in the community who don’t

have a computer or are not computer savvy.

“The only things a resident cannot do is register a new vehicle,” he said.

“I understand there is a certain percentage of the population that doesn’t have access” to doing things Online, he said.

In related business, people who come into the town office will find that new Plexiglass windows have

been installed.

The first Plexiglass windows at the front counters were installed as a result of COVID-19. However, the windows created a challenge when it came to hearing what was being said.

The customers couldn’t hear the employee at the front counter and vise-versa. The new windows have holes so that conversations can be heard.

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Most people would not want to throw money in the ditch or let cash go downstream.

But, in the case of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that is exactly where the Town of Casco would like the funding to go: Into ditches and culverts.

“I like the idea of ditches and culverts. We have some critical ones like on Quaker Ridge Road,” Casco Chair

Mary-Vienessa Fernandes said.

Another selectman agreed that Quaker Ridge was one of the problematic spots.

The public works director is “pretty much every day out there digging the ditches out,” Robert “Bob” MacDonald said.

If a legitimate use of the ARPA funds is to improve ditches and culverts in town, that will be a good application of the money, he said. It will decrease what the town will

require to spend on something that is definitely a need, he said.

On Tuesday night, the Casco Board of Selectmen discussed the possible uses for the ARPA funds.

The board backed the idea of hazardous pay for town employees, too.

Chair Fernandes introduced the topic.

“We just received $207,000. We will receive another $207,000 in October.

We have two years to spend it,” she said.

Already, the Casco board has pledged a 1 percent donation to Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. That is for an Online campaign to promote towns.

Other ways the federal government has determined town can spend the money include hazardous pay for employees who did not work remotely during 2020 and 2021, and the purchase of personal protection equipment for public safety.

The board members expressed interested in the money going toward hazardous pay for town employees.

“I like hazardous pay

for employees,” Selectman Scott Avery said. “Some of our employees went above and beyond to make sure the town was safe, and we should thank them.”

Selectman MacDonald agreed.

“We have an excellent staff. We should show our appreciation,” he said.

Casco Town Manager Tony Ward said that he would look into how other municipalities have distributed or plan to distribute hazardous pay to town hall staff who continued to work with the public during the height of the pandemic.

“If you are interested in hazardous pay, I will research what other towns have done,” Ward said.

Avery also commented on ditches and culverts.

“Our goal is to be transparent and look out for our neighbors and their taxes.

Anything that can keep our budget to a dull roar — I’m all for it,” Avery said.

Town Manager Ward said he was being cautious about way the ARPA fund can be spent.

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CORRECTION — In the Jan. 27 edition, photo article — “Cram the Van” — incorrectly identified that food items collected by Lake Region High School National Honor Society students were donated to the Naples Food Pantry. The items were donated to Crosswalk Community Outreach in Naples, which serves five towns in the Lake Region area. Incorrect information was sent to The News.

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Complex survey (Continued from Page 1A) from the community.”

To take the survey, go to: https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/KJT99GP Some of the survey items include: • Activities/events would interest you to be a regular user or visitor to the Ham Complex: Walking Club, pick-up Rec programs (example: adult softball and other sports), competitive athletics (example: adult softball leagues, adult soccer), crosscountry running and/or skiing, aerobic exercise classes, pet exercise (example: Dog Play Group), pickleball/tennis (currently there are no courts), basketball (currently no courts), music concerts, festivals, youth programming, youth athletic tournaments, support groups, leisure/workstation (example: a place to do homework, take home work, or a place for relaxation/thinking).

• Do you support the Recreation Department pursuing opportunities to host local, regional, and national athletic tournament bids?

• Finish the sentence: On July 1, 2022 when the Town of Bridgton takes ownership of the Ham Complex the first priority for the complex should be….

• Do you support the Recreation Department pursuing opportunities for local, regional, and national artist, and performers to perform in Bridgton at the Ham Complex?

Please add your thoughts in comments.

• Do you support the Recreation Department creating festival-like events hosted at the Ham Complex? Please share your thoughts on the type of festival.

• Would you support future efforts to connect the Ham Complex to Pondicherry Park by way of walking/hiking trails?

• Is there something you wish was available in Bridgton that would be perfect for the Ham Complex to host?

The survey will be available through the budget meeting season. For easy access to the survey, use your smart phone, and scan the QR code included here.

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Auditor wraps up 2020 budget Bridgton Police (Continued from Page 1A) year’s end. For us, that would be October or November,” he said.

According to Roy’s presentation via Zoom, the financial statement “is fairly representative of actuality.

It is fairly representative of reality.”

The financial statements describe the town’s statement of financial position as of June 30, 2020.

The town’s net balance was $12,484,000. Of that $4.2 million was unrestricted otherwise known as the unassigned balance fund, he said.

“The next statement is an income statement that starts with expenses, and subtracts out revenues that are directly related to those activities. We have a net expense, funded primarily by tax dollars,” he said. “It wants taxpayers

to understand this is the net expenditure that has to be supported through property taxes.”

“The town had $12.7 million in total expenses. And, it had revenues of $12 million,” Roy said, adding that other sources of income include operating grants and fees from charging for services.

At the prompting of a selectman’s question, Roy talked about ways to keep money earmarked for something specific from lapsing back into the general fund.

“Anything that isn’t approved by townspeople at town meeting to be separated out and used for something specifically, it lapses back to the unassigned fund balance after a year. So you have to go back to the townspeople so that you aren’t using money that wasn’t given per-

mission,” Roy said.

“Some towns have carryforwards,” he said.

“Lets say you had a road budget for $750,000. If you just spend $500,000, in order to access the rest to spend on roads include it in the next year’s budget or you have a separate warrant article saying shall the town carry forward the roads budget,” Roy said.

“Maine Municipal Association (MMA) legal has advised towns it is much better every year to have a warrant article to spend money from capital reserve for this purpose. This gives you clear authority to do that every year,” he said.

The advice many towns get is to keep in it unassigned fund balance about two to three months worth of operating costs.

Roy warned that as towns get bigger they should be cautious not to keep too much in the unassigned fund balance as it appears the town is over-collecting for taxes and then sitting on the money.

Toward the beginning of the discussion, he talked about misconceptions.

One is that the auditor adjusts the financial statement. Instead the auditor suggested that the town adjust the numbers, and it up to the finance director and the town manager to do so.

“Sometimes, people consider a financial statement audit of a town a fraud investigation,” he said. “Financial statement audits are not designed to detect fraud and that is not the objective of a financial statement.”

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — A couple committees in Casco have been gaining momentum.

While one is wrapping up its work, another one is just embarking on a mission.

A group putting together an ordinance on short-term rentals is almost done with its work.

“The Ad Hoc Committee on Short-Term Rentals meet on Feb. 7 and made substantial progress on their goal. I anticipate a recommended draft ordinance relating to shortterm rentals coming from

the committee in the near future. The committee is working to fine tune the key points of the desired ordinance. Once they finish drafting the recommended ordinance, it will go to legal counsel,” according to Casco Town Manager Tony Ward.

The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee kicked off its initial meetings. That process is expected to take about a year.

“The Comprehensive Committee is progressing forward and the group elected Rae-Ann Nguyen

as their chair,” Ward said.

“Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) with the assistance of the steering committee hopes the first informational/survey tool being available in the near future.

The group is also developing a strategy of in-person advocacies for the planning process and gaining citizen input. Once finalized, the location and dates of these advocacies shall be published,” Ward said.

The group is “working on a strategy on how to facilitate dialogue of where the community should go. Some of those will be interviews at places like at the transfer station or the senior lunches,” he said.

Additionally, there will be a link to the town’s webpage with a questionnaire for the public. It’s almost like survey monkey, Warm said.

That committee had its first meetings via Zoom.

“The Steering Committee is meeting the

first Monday of the month and hopes to initiate in-person meetings,” Ward said.

Most likely, the in-person meeting will be held in the community center in March, he said.

In other business, at last year’s Town Meeting the clickers were a big hit.

The handheld devices allowed people to vote yes or no without anyone knowing. Counting the votes was hooked to a computer, which made it much quicker, too.

Recently, the town manager has looked into purchasing the devices. The cost is $3,500 for 100.

“Naples would like to join in with us. We would purchase 100 and they would purchase 100. Their town meeting is in April and ours is in June, so there wouldn’t be any time conflicts to use them,” Ward said.

“That order should be completed tomorrow or the next day,” he said.

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(Continued from Page 2A) “I am basing everything from what I’ve seen on U.S. Treasury hotline,” he said.

“The money does not need to be spent immediately. The first $207,000 — think of how you’d like to spend that portion of it,” Ward told the selectmen.

“The way the budget cycle rolls, we could use either one of those payments toward ditching and culverts,” Selectman Avery said.

Fryeburg Police Department 3:02 p.m. Officer served a restraining order.

Thursday, February 3 11:47 a.m. Welfare check on Woodland Street.

2:38 p.m. Radar detail on Molly Ockett Drive.

9:17 p.m. Domestic disturbance on Pine Street.

Friday, February 4 2:40 p.m. Assault report on Franks Way. 5:02 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on McNeil Road.

5;20 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Thurston Road.

6:24 p.m. Assist fire department at the intersection of Maple and Main Streets.

Saturday, February 5 4:15 a.m. Assist county deputy on Union Hill Road.

11:26 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Bradley Street.

Sunday, February 6 12:12 a.m. Responding to

a disturbance on Elm Street, police charged Gary Eastman, 32, of Fryeburg with domestic violence assault and obstructing the reporting of a crime.

12:46 p.m. Peace officer detail on Elm Street.

Monday, February 7 4:23 a.m. Domestic disturbance on Smith Street; peace restored.

2:38 p.m. Radar detail on Molly Ockett Drive.

Tuesday, February 8 3:55 a.m. Vehicle off the road on Kezar Lake Road.

9:38 a.m. Traffic complaint on Main Street.

Wednesday, February 9 1:02 p.m. Traffic complaint on Molly Ockett Drive.

Thursday, February 10 9:09 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Brook Road.

3:25 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at the intersection of

Main and Elm Streets.

Friday, February 11 7 a.m. Traffic hazard on Main Street.

11:57 a.m. Unwanted subjects on Maple Street.

Saturday, February 12 12:30 a.m. Welfare check on Franks Way. 11:27 a.m. Suspicious person at Subway.

2:11 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Main Street.

Sunday, February 13 2:04 a.m. Attempt to locate on Bridgton Road.

2:45 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Main and Portland Streets.

3:18 p.m. Civil matter on West Fryeburg Road.

Monday, February 14 6 a.m. Motor vehicle crash at Saco Valley Fire Department.

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These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, January 31 7:15 a.m. Motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Fish Street and Melanie Lane.

Tuesday, February 1 1:01 p.m. Theft complaint at Fryeburg Academy.

2:22 p.m. Radar detail at Molly Ockett Drive.

Wednesday, February 2 12:23 a.m. Assist Oxford County Sheriff’s Office deputy on Lovell Road.

8:53 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Pleasant Street.

9:43 a.m. Disturbance on Wicks Road.

12:10 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue at Molly Ockett Middle School.

12:21 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Portland Street and Ruths Way.

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These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, February 7 2:51 p.m. Subject issued trespass notice at request of Maple Street homeowner.

3:34 p.m. Paperwork for Androscoggin County Court served at Summer Hawk Lane residence.

9:26 p.m. Disturbance on Smith Avenue; subjects separated for the night.

11:39 p.m. Police and fire personnel responded to a reported chimney fire on Main Street.

Tuesday, February 8 1:33 a.m. Vehicle slid into a snowbank on Portland Road; tow truck removed vehicle.

3:20 a.m. Report of suspicious, intoxicated female knocking on doors on South High Street; unable to locate.

4:43 a.m. Assist to United Ambulance with overdose situation; Narcan administered and patient recovered, refused transport to hospital.

1:44 p.m. Officer kept peace while evicted tenants retrieved their belongings from a South High Street residence.

2:45 p.m. Attempt to locate subject with an arrest warrant on South High Street.

4:26 p.m. Subject issued “multiple” summonses for violating bail conditions after police conducted a bail check at a South High Street residence.

5:55 p.m. Civil dispute between family members on Cork Drive.

7:55 p.m. Single-vehicle rollover into a snowbank on Mountain Road; no injuries reported.

9:12 p.m. Vehicle off Alpine Road; pulled out by passerby with no damage to vehicle.

Wednesday, February 9 1:18 a.m. Vehicle illegally parked on Main Street (winter parking ban) preventing snow removal was towed.

12:30 p.m. Assisted United Ambulance with medical emergency on Ivy Lane.

12:45 p.m. Report of vehicle being vandalized.

1:34 p.m. Civil dispute between family members over a dog at Beaver Creek Farm Road.

2:38 p.m. A car-pedestrian collision on Portland Road resulted in “minor” injury.

4:19 p.m. Subject served trespass notice at Smith Avenue homeowner’s request; arrangements made for individual to retrieve belongings.

5:43 p.m. Car-deer collision on Harrison Road; minor damage reported.

Thursday, February 10 10:19 a.m. Subject registered as sex offender (routine registry update).

11:46 a.m. Motor vehicle crash on Portland Road; minor damage.

12:54 p.m. Report of female walking in the middle of Kansas Road; officer unable to locate.

1:56 p.m. Welfare check on Main Street; subject taken by ambulance to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.

2:30 p.m. Theft of alcohol from local store.

3:43 p.m. Patient left the hospital before being discharged; police located the subject and returned to the facility.

4:21 p.m. Man arrested at Hospital Drive for violating conditions, driving with a suspended license and illegal attachment of license plates.

9:06 p.m. Elderly citizen requested assistance with snow removal; fire department members were able to assist.

Friday, February 11 5:58 a.m. Assist to Fryeburg Police on Hemlock Bridge Road.

11:14 a.m. Man on Harrison Road served trespass and cease harassment notices.

2:08 p.m. South High Street resident reported identity theft.

4:17 p.m. Man on South High Street arrested on a warrant.

4:37 p.m. Citizen request to remove a trespass notice on an individual.

4:57 p.m. Verbal argument on Fowler Street.

6:17 p.m. County deputies requested backup on Bush Row Road in Denmark.

9:52 p.m. Man issued a trespass notice for North High Street location.

Saturday, February 12 3:20 a.m. Responding to a suspicious person report, police found a subject sleeping in his vehicle on Main Street.

11:40 a.m. Theft of a snowmobile trailer on Kennard Street.

Sunday, February 13 2:08 a.m. A traffic stop on South High Street resulted in the arrest of three males, along with the seizure of 7.2 grams of narcotics and a firearm.

2:58 a.m. A male was issued a summons for violating a trespass order on South High Street.

9:14 p.m. Male arrested at the intersection of Portland Road and Lakewood Drive for operating a snowmobile while under the influence of alcohol.

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Denmark Mountain Hikers on the Highland Forest Preserve trail, left to right Steve Kelley, Eleanor Sapko, Mary Lou Moulton and her dog Ruby.

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Highland Research Forest

After the bitter cold of the last couple of weeks, Friday, Jan. 28, was nearly balmy. Temperature at the trailhead for the Highland Research Forest in Bridgton was 16 degrees F, and rose into the low 20s during our hike. This was a new hike for the Denmark Mountain Hikers, although some of us have wandered through the 4½ miles of trails in the 420 acres of the Research Forest in the past.

Denmark Mountain Hiker Jane Gibbons was familiar with the trails and led the group on our hike.

Hiking were 14 Denmark Mountain Hikers.

We left the parking lot off Commons Drive at 9:20 a.m. and took a series of linked trails. We took the blue-marked Lake Trail to the upper end of frozen Highland Lake, reaching it at 9:55 p.m., then retraced our steps back to the Carsley Book Trail. Both of these had been nicely groomed with a snow machine and were well packed, so only half our group of 14 hikers opted to wear their snowshoes. The rest of us wore spikes of one sort or another.

The Highland Research Forest has a number of interesting features, including wetlands, forests and streams. There is a worldclass privy in the clearing with a trail kiosk near the parking lot. An interesting feature on the shore of Highland Lake was a Lakes Environmental Association (LEA) canoe, paddles and life jackets, all unsecured.

Not too useful now with snow covering the canoe, and with thick ice covering the lake, but available (I would assume) to use and return in summer. I’ll have to check with LEA to see if this is correct. One of our hikers had noticed similar canoes unsecured on some

Senior Rambles Hiking Trips & Tips

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Denmark Mountain Hiker Jane Gibbons on the Highland Forest Preserve trail.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree) of the lakes in the Baxter country ski trails, as well as Park area to be used and hiking trails, and one can then returned for another connect to the network of user.

Lowell’s ski trails down by When we reached the the golf course.

Wetland Connector Trail, Highland Research branching off the Carsley Forest in Bridgton, ME Brook Trail at 10:10 a.m., Difficulty – Easy we had to break our own Trail distance –2 miles trail. The nicely packed for the loop snow machine trail continHiking time – 2 hours ued south on the Carsley Vertical gain – 164 feet Brook Trail. “Everyone Directions – The trailwith snow shoes to the head is on Commons Drive, front of the line,” suggested off the Upper Ridge Road Jeff Sturgis, while the rest in Bridgton with room for of us wearing only spikes several cars. The trail netfollowed those on snow- work at the Research Forest shoes who were helpfully connects to the Lowell breaking out the trail for cross country ski trails the rest of us. Thank you! near the golf course, and We completed our hike is usually at least partially at 11 a.m. — a nice easy groomed for skiing. If you little leg stretcher in the are snowshoeing, you are snowy, delightful woods. asked not to walk on the Denmark Mountain Hiker XC groomed tracks but to Paul Tworog clocked the the side as a courtesy to total distance hiked at 2 skiers. miles. The trails are generA trail map is available at ally level with slight ups this link: https://mainelakes. and downs, but no steep o r g / w p - c o n t e n t / spots or scramble spots. uploads/2021/02/2021-JanThese are wonderful cross- uary-HRF-Trail-Map.pdf

Denmark Mountain Hikers Paul Tworog (left) and Tina Estes at Highland Lake.

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February 17, 2022 The Bridgton News, Page 5A

READY TO GO — Adaptive ski program members prepare to venture onto the slopes at Shawnee Peak.

(Photos courtesy of Glenn Yale)

Adapative ski program counts on volunteers

(Continued from Page 1A) volunteer coaches.”

It is hopeful that will change by the time the snow falls next winter.

“Looking ahead, we expect an increased number of participants next season and along with that comes the need for more volunteer/coaches,” Yale said.

“We would like to make a ‘Call for Volunteer/ Coaches.’ Anyone interested should contact me and plan to come spend a day enjoying a variety of snow sports with some very special individuals, participants and coaches,” Yale said.

Yale’s cell number is 207-693-1126. His E-mail address is GlennYale@hotmail.com The SPAP will skip school vacation week, which is the week that begins Feb. 20.

“The final week of operation will be that week ending March 4. It is possible the SPAP will extend one additional week, depending on snow conditions,” Yale said.

“We would like those prospective volunteers to visit the program during that week,” he said.

“Volunteers have always been needed. This is a good opportunity to meet some incredible people with a variety of special needs, mostly cognitive and physical disabilities.”

Learning how to volunteer shouldn’t be too daunting. Most of the action takes place one the magic carpet, which is about 100 yards long.

“Come on up and shadow a current volunteer and learn what we do,” he said.

“When the program is over, you have the rest of the day to ski the mountain.”

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The new “Innovation Lab and Learning Center” project is building programs and educational outreach to the community, and will offer a variety of movies and learning opportunities for all ages as we learn what is popular with the community.

If you wish to schedule a special program, or have requests for specific activities and programs, please contact susan.jennings@ maine.edu “Classic Movie Wednesday” is launching on Feb. 16. This exciting program for seniors is a partnership between the Bridgton Community Center and Magic Lantern (ML). Following the Community Center lunch for seniors, at 1:30 p.m., the Magic Lantern will show a classic award-winning film with dessert in Web’s Tavern for $3. ML will have a sponsor and

will waive the fee for anyone needing assistance.

Details and flyers are available at Web’s Tavern inside the Magic Lantern and at the Bridgton Community Center.

March/April Youth Workshops The Magic ARK-Area Resources for Kids, provides enrichment workshops for children from ages 3-12 in the arts, sciences, and international cultures. These Saturday morning workshops have a cost recovery fee of $8

per youth. Scholarships are available. Parents attend and join in the activities with their children. E-mail rebecca.mosley@maine.edu to register for one or all of the following workshops: • March 19, 10 a.m., Balloon Powered Cars.

Design and make your own balloon powered car, race and rebuild until your car is the fastest in the whole Bridgton downtown! Open to youth of all ages. Younger children MAGIC, Page 8A

Snowshoe, adapative bike demo at Peabody-Fitch Woods Join Maine Adaptive in partnership with Loon Echo Land Trust for a snowshoe and adaptive mountain bike (fat bikes) demonstration

at Peabody-Fitch Woods in Bridgton on Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be opportunities to snowshoe out on

the trails in small groups and Maine Adaptive will bring some other adaptive equipment such as the Nordic slider, Altai HOC skis, and

foot-powered fat trike for participants to try.

All individuals who are eligible for Maine Adaptive programs are invited to par-

ticipate free of charge. Visit maineadaptive.org/participate to see if Maine Adaptive programs are a good fit for you or your loved one. For

more information about Peabody-Fitch Woods, visit lelt.org/pfw.

Info and to register, e-mail info@maineadaptive.org.

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Alpine racing times

RECORD SETTER — Lake Region’s Abigail Roberts set a new school record in the 800 meters with a 2:29.

Record-setting night for Lakers It was a fun night for the Lake Region varsity Indoor Track & Field team at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham for the Western Maine Conference championship meet.

Although the Lakers had three meets with all league teams in it, the championship meet has a different feel.

“We reduce the number of events for most athletes.

The meet has finals in several events. The time schedule is drawn out. There is a separate race for each gender in the distance races.

We emphasize striving for personal records (PRs), making finals, and placing in the top six,” Laker Coach Mark Snow said.

Breaking a school record is a bonus. Abigail Roberts did that in the 800 meters.

Her time of 2:29.17 broke Hannah Perkins’ record of 2:31.00 set in 2012.

“Abigail’s goal the past couple of weeks was getting the record. The past two meets she has been alone in her races. On Friday, she had the benefit of chasing (and nearly passing) league champion Lexi Brent from York. Lexi went out at a strong pace and Abigail was right behind her the whole way,” Coach Snow reported. “I don’t think either girl would have broken 2:30 without the other. It was a great battle and to have Abigail come away with the school record was fabu-

lous.”

About 10 minutes later Abigail started her triple jump competition. She defended her #1 league ranking by winning with a jump of 32-feet 3.75-inches. It was only a few inches off her lifetime best.

“We think she can go over 33 or 34 feet on fresh legs. We’ll see what happens at States,” Coach Snow said. “Hopefully, the timing of the 800 meters will not interfere with her jumps at States.”

Senior Leah Plummer placed in all three of her events and ran the anchor leg on the sixth place 4x200 meter relay. She started her meet with successful jumps of 4-feet 4-inches, 4-feet 6-inches, and 4-feet 8-inches before bowing out of the competition at 4-feet 10-inches. The 4’8” jump was good for third place. She has automatically qualified for States in the high jump so she’ll get another crack at 4’10” on Monday (Feb. 21). She has provisionally qualified in the 400 meters. She missed automatically qualifying in the 400 meters by 0.31 seconds while placing fourth.

She still might get in with the provisional mark. LR coaches and Plummer will know for sure later this week. Her other event was the 200 meters. She placed sixth in that event.

Sadie Plummer broke her PR in the 800 meters for

FINISHING STRONG over the past several weeks, Sadie Plummer (left) set a personal record in the 800 meters, and placed sixth at the WMC Championships. the third meet in a row. It’s was just outside of makbeen an outstanding three ing the finals and narrowly weeks for Sadie. Her effort missed her PR. of 2:42.34 earned the team The boys earned 10 another point and got her PRs for their efforts in the closer to the automatic state meet. Domenico Falcon led mark. The season is ending the team with three PRs too soon for Sadie. Who in the sprints (55m, 200m, knows how much she could and 4x200m relay). Angelo lop off with a couple more Leo PRed in the long jump weeks. and 4x200m relay. Sam Sadie, Leah, and Abigail LaVerdiere PRed by four teamed up with Marissa seconds in the 4x800m Harlow for the last point relay and 27 seconds in the scored by the Lakers. Their two-mile. time of 2:05.61 earned them “We rolled the dice a sixth place. Marissa ran a little bit and held Sam out PR by 0.14 seconds in the until the two mile, hoping trials of the 55 meters and for a place. He did not disqualified for the finals. She appoint by running a smart narrowly matched that PR even-paced race. It was time in the finals, finishing a huge PR, but just not seventh. Making the finals enough to get a point for the as a freshman is quite an team,” Coach Snow said. accomplishment.

The 4x800m relay did LR Coaches Mark Snow earn a point. Running PR and Dana Caron are proud splits for the team besides of her effort. Also mak- Sam were Ezra Gronlund ing the finals as a fresh- (2 seconds) and Tristan man was Delaina Grover Cormier (7seconds). Tristan in the shot put. She threw later ran a 3-second PR in a PR by 11 inches on her the mile. Ezra ran another last throw and earned sev- 2:21 in the open 800m for enth place. She also PRed probably his best set of by 0.05 seconds in the 55 800s yet. Ethan Kutella had meters. She also had a a busy day running on both strong meet. Also, PRing relays and running in the on her last throw in the 200 meters. shot put (by 2 inches) was The State Meet for Alexia Cricones. Madison both classes is at USM on Shepard’s effort of 19-feet Monday, Feb. 21. The Class 10.75-inches in the shot put B meet starts at 5 p.m.

WMC INDOOR TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS USM, Friday, February 11 Girls’ Standings: York 81, Freeport 39, Greely 38, St. Dom’s 22, Lake Region 20, Cape Elizabeth 16, Poland 9, Yarmouth 8, Traip Academy 1, Gray-NG 1.

Junior 55 Meters: 1. Abigail Jacobson, Greely, 7.96; 7.

Marissa Harlow, LR, 8.57 400 Meters: 1. Tessa Dougherty, York, 1:09.59; 4. Enna Carbone, FA, 1:13.56 Shot Put: 1. Maisie Lerette, Gray-NG, 28-10.50; 7. Delaina Grover, LR, 22-9.75; 8. Madison Shepard, LR, 19-10.75; 9.

Alexia Cricones, LR, 17-5.25 Senior 200 Meters: 1. Tori Hews, Cape, 27.47; 6. Leah Plummer, LR, 30.27; 24. Kellyn Kim, FA, 35.28; 27. Zoe Jung, FA, 38.89; 28. Yang Jungyoon, FA, 39.79 400 Meters: 1. Elle Jowett, Greely, 1:02.04; 4. Leah Plummer, LR, 1:07.81 High Jump: 1. Autumn Gerry, St. Dom’s, 5-0; 3. Leah Plummer, LR, 4-8 800 Meters: 1. Lexi Brent, York, 2:28.40; 2. Abigail Roberts, LR, 2:29.17; 6. Sadie Plummer, LR, 2:42.34 4X200 Relay: 1. Greeley, 1:55.56; 6. Lake Region, 2:05.61 (Marissa Harlow 34.0, Sadie Plummer 31.1, Abigail Roberts 31.1, Leah Plummer 29.4) Long Jump: 1. Kianna Goldberg, St. Dom’s, 15-7.75; 19.

Hannah Nguyen, FA, 10-10.25 Triple Jump: 1. Abigail Roberts, LR, 32-3.75 Boys’ Standings: York 62, Poland 49, Freeport 35, Cape Elizabeth 32, Waynflete 18, St. Dom’s 16, Wells 11, Yarmouth 10, Fryeburg Academy 8, Greely 5, North Yarmouth Academy 1, Lake Region 1 Junior 200 Meters: 1. Nick Hoy, York, 24.21; 8. Arkie Baptista, FA, 26.99; 10. Domenico Falcon, LR, 27.50; 13.

Ethan Nutella, LR, 29.16 55 Meter Hurdles: 1. Charlie Newton, York, 9.12; 3. Zack Emery, FA, 9.54 High Jump: 1. Preston Gerry, Gray-NG, 4-10; 2. Zack Emery, FA, 4-10; 3. Arkie Baptista, FA, 4-8 Senior 200 Meters: 1. Owen Gillan, Yarmouth, 24.47; 7.

Joseph Jensen, FA, 25.19; 23. Bryan Martinez, FA, 28.00 Shot Put: 1. Matt Charpentier, York, 55-0; 6. Padric McGrath, FA, 37-11 800 Meters: 1. Domenic Antonelli, Poland, 2:05.17; 9. Ezra Gronlund, LR, 2:21.55 Mile Run: 1. Bryan Stark-Chessa, Waynflete, 4:41.05; 21.

Sam Johnson, FA, 5:59.34; 22. Tristan Cormier, LR, 6:00.24 Two Mile: 1. Vaughn Lindenau, Cape, 10:21.59; 8. Sam LaVerdiere, LR, 11:33 4X200 Relay: 1. Yarmouth, 1:37.47; 8. Lake Region, 1:56.04 4X800 Relay: 1. York, 9:05.01; 6. Lake Region, 10:14.22 Long Jump: 1. Cadyn Langlois, Poland, 20-05; 2. Jacob Adams, FA, 19-9.75; 14. Joseph Jensen, FA, 16-8.50; 20.

Angelo Leo, LR, 13-3.50

HIGH SCHOOL WESTERN MAINE CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS Slalom Single Course race at Shawnee Peak, Feb. 10 GIRLS’ STANDINGS Team Score: Cape Elizabeth 38, Freeport 44, Yarmouth 56, Gray-NG 87, Lake Region 88, Fryeburg Academy 102, Greely 107, Traip Academy no score, Wells no score, Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Brooke Boone, YAR 48.68 53.85 1:42.53 6. Ashley Pelletier, LR 51.52 58.38 1:49.90 10. Lauren Roy, LR 55.49 1:02.62 1:58.11 11. Eliza Thorne, FA 57.62 1:03.28 2:00.90 16. Sam Winterbottom, FA 57.25 1:08.78 2:06.03 32. Lyla Levesque, LR 1:08.31 1:16.83 2:25.14 34. Grace Murley, FA 1:12.32 1:16.74 2:29.06 40. Reannah Dingley, LR 1:04.70 1:27.84 2:32.54 41. Gabriela Ruiz, FA 1;15.22 1:17.41 2:32.63 42. Holly Duigan, LR 1:12.41 1:21.61 2:34.02 43. Laura Dutton, LR 1:13.10 1:22.11 2:35.21 46. Agueda Ruiz, FA 1:17.05 1:22.38 2:39.43 52. Hazel Lewis, FA 1:20.35 1:23.59 2:43.94 54. Elsie Leonard, FA 1:18.60 1:30.30 2:48.90 55. Emily Rock, LR 1:02.52 1:46.68 2:49.20 61. Bridget Whelan, FA 1;37.34 1:49.68 3:27.02 BOYS’ STANDINGS Team Score: Freeport 40, Gray-NG 48, Fryeburg Academy 50, Cape Elizabeth 66, Yarmouth 76, Greely 117, Lake Region no score, Traip Academy no score Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Tiernan Lathrop, CE 47.61 49.94 1:37.55 2. Zach Vogel, LR 47.66 50.31 1:37.97 5. Hogan Bemis, FA 51.80 52.02 1:43.82 14. Dana Hamlin, FA 58.17 57.92 1:56.09 15. Holden Edenbach, FA 57.15 59.99 1:57.14 16. Bermat Parramcen, FA 59.09 59.76 1:58.85 21. Nicholas Turner, FA 59.89 1:03.12 2:03.01 22. Ian Jacobson, FA 59.46 1:04.53 2:03.99 23. Gabe Grace, FA 1:01.44 1:03.61 2:05.05 26. Ethan St. Pierre, FA 58.32 1:09.55 2:07.87 31. Aaron Zakon, FA 1:05.91 1:07.66 2:13.57 37. Danali Jensen, FA 56.35 1:35.33 2:31.68 Giant Slalom Single Course race at Shawnee Peak, Feb. 10 GIRLS’ STANDINGS Team Score: Cape Elizabeth 41, Yarmouth 42, Freeport 53, Lake Region 64, Greely 76, Gray-NG 83, Fryeburg Academy 128, Traip Academy no score, Wells no score Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Brooke Boone, YAR 42.73 45.17 1:27.90 3. Lauren Roy, LR 44.46 45.80 1:30.26 7. Ashley Pelletier, LR 45.42 47.31 1:32.73 11. Sam Winterbottom, FA 46.54 49.16 1:35.70 23. Reannah Dingley, LR 51.38 53.62 1:45.00 27. Grace Murley, FA 51.62 54.41 1:46.03 31. Emily Rock, LR 52.06 57.24 1:49.30 32. Lyla Levesque, LR 52.89 56.85 1:49.74 40. Gabriela Ruiz, FA 55.54 1:00.64 1:56.18 43. Laura Dutton, LR 56.06 1:01.08 1:57.14 47. Holly Duigan, LR 55.37 1:03.91 1:59.28 50. Aletheia Carney, FA 57.11 1:03.98 2:01.09 52. Agueda Ruiz, FA 1:00.98 1:00.76 2:01.74 53. Sherrie Bellis-Bennett, FA 59.07 1:02.79 2:01.86 60. Hazel Lewis, FA 1:03.64 1:06.42 2:10.06 64. Elsie Leonard, FA 1:01.90 1:12.67 2:14.57 66. Claudia Jalle, FA 1:17.34 1:14.46 2:31.80 67. Bridget Whalen, FA 1:09.34 1:23.06 2:32.40 — Eliza Thorne, FA DNF 53.11 BOYS’ STANDINGS Team Score: Freeport 44, Fryeburg Academy 45, Cape Elizabeth 63, Yarmouth 73, Gray-NG 74, Greely 119, Lake Region no score, Traip Academy no score Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Asher Lockwood, YAR 41.36 42.84 1:24.20 4. Zach Vogel, LR 42.52 44.04 1:26.56 5. Hogan Bemis, FA 43.35 44.28 1:27.63 11. Holden Edenbach, FA 46.66 48.21 1:34.87 14. Ian Jacobson, FA 47.13 48.64 1:35.77 15. Danali Jensen, FA 47.20 49.07 1:36.27 17. Dana Hamlin, FA 47.89 49.26 1:37.15 18. Ethan St. Pierre, FA 48.55 48.89 1:37.44 22. Nicholas Turner, FA 48.30 50.53 1:38.83 27. Ethan Nemeth, FA 51.80 53.41 1:45.21 41. Chandler Thorne, FA 1:14.58 53.23 2:07.81 45. Jacob Gilmore, LR 52.68 1:44.19 2:36.87 — Gabe Grace, FA DNF 51.28 — Burmat Parramcen, FA 45.61 DNF — Jordi Gimno, FA 49.74 DNF OVERALL STANDINGS GIRLS: Cape 79, Freeport 97, Yarmouth 98, Lake Region 152, Gray-NG 170, Greely 183, Fryeburg Academy 230, Traip Academy 0, Wells 0 BOYS: Freeport 84, Fryeburg Academy 95, Gray-NG 122, Cape Elizabeth 129, Yarmouth 149, Greely 236, Lake Region 0, Wells 0, Traip Academy 0

Raiders thump MTA, advance

STRONG SHOWING for Raider freshman Enna Carbone, who placed fourth in the 400 meters at the FRYEBURG — There certainly is strength in numbers, WMC championships.

(Rivet Photo) especially on the basketball court.

Fryeburg Academy advanced to the quarterfinals of the Class A South basketball tournament with a 53-39 victory over Mt. Ararat Tuesday night at Wadsworth Arena.

Center Will Hallam had a big night for the Raiders scorEnna Carbone placed fourth The FA girls finished in ing 18 points and hauling down 8 rebounds. Liam Quinn and Gunnar Saunders knocked down some big shots, each in the 400-meter run to score 12th place of 12 teams. the only points for Fryeburg “A tough season for scoring 8 points. Bobby Hallam chipped in 7 points, Ben Academy at Friday’s Western Raiders,” Coach Kevin Vlug had 5, Bryce Richardson 4 and Jordan Zerner sank a Maine Conference Indoor McDonald said. “On the clutch 3-pointer.

“The key was getting contributions from everyone. We Track & Field Championships bright side, Enna is an excepheld at the University of tional athlete with a very play a lot of guys and they all understand that they can Southern Maine’s fieldhouse bright future. Enna scored all impact the game in many ways, not just scoring,” Raider in Gorham.

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Turnover woes costly

Maranacook withstands LR rally

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When you lose the turnover and rebounding battles, it’s tough to win a playoff game.

Lake Region found itself on the wrong side of both ledgers during Tuesday’s Class B South prelim basketball game as ninthseed Maranacook fought off a late Laker charge to advance with a 55-45 victory at Nutting Gym. Black Bear junior guard Brayden St. Pierre scored a game-high 18 points, including a dagger 3-point shot that stymied a Laker comeback and triggered an 8-0 run to punch Maranacook’s ticket to the next round at the Portland Expo.

Like a week ago, the Lakers caught fire in the fourth quarter behind an aggressive full-court press that forced seven Black Bear turnovers and opened QUICK RELEASE by Lake Region junior Jacob the door to what felt like Chadbourne netted a 3-pointer before Maranacook’s another fantastic LR finish.

Nick Florek could block the shot.

(Rivet Photo) After being down 41-29,

the Lakers clawed back as junior Jacob Chadbourne knocked down a clutch 3-point shot and later turned a steal into two-made foul shots to narrow the gap to 43-41 with 4:58 left in the game.

With Laker Coach Ryan Martin encouraging his players to “reach deep,” the Lakers forced a tough shot, which the Black Bears clanked off the rim.

A chance to tie discouragingly became St. Pierre’s great theft. He poked the ball from a Laker player’s hands, recovered it and cooly retreated behind the 3-point arc. Left alone, St. Pierre stared down the target and flicked a shot, that barely moved the twines to put the Black Bears up 46-41.

Life got tougher for Lake Region when Chadbourne (team-high 15 points, including three treys) left the game with a left leg injury, following a scramble for a tipped ball. He would not return.

TOUGH DRIVE by Lake Region’s Grady Garland, who is guarded tightly in the lane by Maranacook’s Chris Reid.

A Laker turnover was (8 points, 10 rebounds) then converted into an easy glided across the lane, crelay-up by Maranacook ated contact, hoisted a shot senior Nick Florek. and scored. Whistle. Stone With 2:37 left on the was called for an offensive clock and down seven, the foul, erasing the score and Lakers were desperate for a chance for a 3-point play. a score. Senior Jake Stone OUST, Page 8A

Nataluk wins West X-C title

FRYEBURG — Senior Alanna Nataluk is the best in the West.

Nataluk won the Western Maine Conference Nordic ski crown Saturday with a combined classic and skate score of 40:26.3, to edge out Sylvia Harvey of Greely, who finished with a 41:23.6.

Nataluk built a 1 minute, 9 second lead over Harvey in the classic. She placed second in the skate at 18:09.3 with Harvey crossing the finish line in 17:57.6 — 51.7 seconds off the pace. Raider Isabel Macht was 21st overall in 54:19.4 followed by teammates Kacey-Jane Clark in 43rd at 1:11.57.1 and Jiwon Choi in 44th at 1:14.12.0.

In the skate, FA skiers finished as follows: 25. Macht 24:39.4; 42. Clark 31:04.1; 46. Choi 33:39.0.

In the classic: 21. Macht 29:40; 43 Clark 40:53; 44.

Choi 40:33.

The Raider girls were sixth out of the eight schools competing. Greely was the overall winner with a total of 788. Fryeburg checked in at 716, eight points back of Freeport.

On the boys’ side, Yarmouth won the team title with 780 followed by Freeport with 770. The Raiders were seventh out of the eight schools with 694.

FA’s top finisher was Owen Reinbach with an overall of 40:25.2, good for 19th place. Fellow Raiders finished as follows: 35. Quinn Hagerty 43:32.0; 43. Isaac Twombly-Wiser 46:46.6; 50. Andrew Irwin 49:31.0; 61.

Artoghrul Rashid 1:05.31.8.

In the skate, Michael Maines of Gray-New Gloucester set the winning pace of 16:32.9. Reinbach came in at 18:50.2 (26th), Hagerty 18:59.0 (27), Irwin 20:52.0 (46), Twombly-Wiser 21:05.6 (49) and Rashid 28:46.8 (63).

In the classic, Sam Robinson set the fastest time at 18:14 with Raiders Reinbach at 21:35, Hagerty 24:33, Twombly-Wiser 25:41, Irwin 28:39 and Rashid 36:45.

Track report

(Continued from Page 6A) the points this season on the girls’ side and is looking forward to the spring. Only a freshman, Enna is a great asset to the team.”

The Raider boys finished eighth out of 14 teams. Padric McGrath picked up points in the shot put with a huge personal record of 37-feet 11-inches. This throw may

put Padric through to States as he is presently seeded 14.

The MPA usually takes the top 14 in each event.

“Padric has worked very hard this season and it would be awesome to have him with us at States,” Coach McDonald said.

In the 200 meters, one must run 25:20 or faster to qualify for States. JoJo Jensen has been chasing that standard all season. On Friday night, JoJo ran very tough. He left everything he (Continued from Page 6A) had on the track.

Coach Dan Thomas said.

“A bit woozy after, I “The defensive effort stayed with him and we was huge from everyone, waited for the results. When particularly from Jordan it was posted, there it was Zerner (a junior), who 25:19. JoJo will be at States. played incredibly well on An awesome accomplishthe defensive end. I am ment for this exceptional really proud of the way athlete,” the coach reported. these young men stayed Jacob Adams is long together throughout the jumping very well and the game.” workouts planned for this The Raiders advance to week should improve his the Portland Expo for a distance. Jacob has jumped Saturday, 7:30 p.m. game 20-feet 4-inches this season against fourth-seed Gray- and is seeded fifth for States.

New Gloucester. The “We feel the best is yet teams split their regular to come for Jacob and he season meetings, each is rounding into form at winning on the road. FA just the right time,” Coach lost the first get-together McDonald said. “Will we see 64-59, but won the late 21-feet, 22-feet? It’s all posseason rematch 60-54. sible for this young man.”

Raiders

GETTING THE JOB DONE — Fryeburg Academy senior Job Fox recorded three pins all in the first period during Saturday’s Class B Regionals held at Wadsworth Arena to win the 195-pound weight class.

Above, Job pins a Medomak Valley wrestler. Bottom left, Haden Fox tries to break the grip of a Mountain Valley wrestler in the 160-pound class. Haden finished fourth overall. Below right, Joey Fusco has his opponent wrapped up for the moment in 132-pound competition, while Fisher Plessinger (bottom photo) manuevers to control his foe in 106-pound action. The State Meet will be held at Morse High School. in Bath on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m.

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Continuations

Black Bears oust LR, 55-45 (Continued from Page 7A) It seemed LR still had an ounce of luck on its side when St. Pierre and Tyler Hreben (16 points, 7 rebounds) missed the front end of 1-and-1 situations.

But, the luck had run out.

Each time, the ball bounced away from the Lakers into the hands of Florek.

Unable to get a shot to fall, time was running out on the Lakers and their season. Forced to foul with a minute left, the Lakers saw the Black Bears do what good teams do — they went 7-of-8 from the foul line to salt away the victory.

The loss was a tough pill to swallow for Coach Martin and his Lakers, who had high hopes of making some noise in the Class B South playoffs, coming off a 10-win regular season.

“It was such a fun team to coach, which is why this one is a hard one to swallow. They keep battling, but the rebounds killed us and the turnovers killed us tonight. Teams that you don’t beat in the rebound battle or turnover battle, it’s hard to win games.

Maranacook put a lot of pressure on us. They threw different defenses at us.

They did a great job. We have to tip our hat to them,” Laker Coach Ryan Martin said. “With them switching defenses, our guys had a hard time switching offenses. There was a lot of standing around, we weren’t communicating very well and there was a lot of uncertainty of what we were doing. It’s hard to have an efficient offense when all five guys aren’t on the same page. Give credit to Maranacook, they made it hard on us offensively.”

The Black Bears played quick and played very good

team ball. They opened with a 10-2 run. With Coach Martin telling his players to “settle down,” Jake Stone knocked down a 3-pointer and reserve Grady Garland got the handle on a loose ball between two Black Bear defenders, rose up and forced the ball over extended arms to score with 1.8 seconds left.

Down 10-7, the Lakers finally started to play with some confidence. Stone threaded a pass to guard Noah Duprey (13 points, 4 rebounds) as he cut down the lane, flipping a shot, which fell for a bucket.

Duprey was fouled on the drive, and converted the free throw to put the Lakers up 11-10. LR built more momentum with three straight 3-point bombs — one by Duprey sandwiched by a pair from Chadbourne.

LR was cooking, at least it seemed that way.

Turnovers, however, kill momentum.

LR was whistled for two offensive foul calls and turned the ball over three times as they went scoreless for the remainder of the quarter.

Maranacook seized on the opportunity, going on a 12-0 run keyed by the offensive burst by Hreben, who netted the Black Bear’s final eight points resulting in a 24-20 halftime lead. His last bucket was certainly demoralizing as Stone blocked a lay-up try in the closing seconds, but the loose ball found Hreben, who put up a quick shot that bounced on the rim and fell into the hoop.

With the Lakers managing just 5 points over the first 4 minutes of the third quarter, the Black Bears were clicking on all cylinders — running the court for some easy buckets,

CARVING OUT SOME SHOOTING SPACE is Laker freshman center Jackson Libby against Maranacook defenders Nick Wilson (#50) and Chris Reid (#20).

(Rivet Photos) draining open jumpers and guys didn’t play hard. It’s a crashing the boards for sec- credit to these guys. They ond and third shot chanc- always work hard. They es. Center Nick Wilson (5 don’t give up. They are a points 7 rebounds) sank fun group to coach.” two foul shots with 2:05 The loss was tough to left in the third to put the bear because Coach Martin Bears up 36-25. The lead and his team had high swelled to 14 as St. Pierre expectations. swished a 3-pointer follow“Everyone on our team ing another LR turnover. truly believed we could Hustle, determination make a run this year. We and confidence in each thought we had the talent, other fueled a Laker rally, the toughness, selflessness but unfortunately, the — all the pieces needed comeback fell short. to make a playoff run. We “It seemed like any did. We ran into a tough time we made a run, team right off. I am sure Maranacook made a run of Maranacook is a team that their own,” Coach Martin can make a run in the playsaid. “It says a lot about our offs too,” Coach Martin said. guys. Many times this year When asked what when it seemed our backs he liked most about this were up against the wall, year’s squad, Coach Martin our guys just kept playing responded, “Their never and working hard. There give up attitude. Their wasn’t a time all year when selflessness. Guys acceptour coaches didn’t feel our ing roles. We had guys like

JUST LATE ON THE REJECTION — Lake Region’s Jacob Chadbourne tries to swipe away a shot by Maranacook’s Kody Goucher, which floated in for a score, despite good D by LR’s Noah Duprey.

Grady Garland, whose min- Smith, Jac Mageles, Grady utes were up and down. I Garland and Jacob Stone. know he wanted a bigger “I told our kids how role, but he really worked lucky I am to have coached hard being a team player them. That’s the biggest and embracing his role. message I want to send to Guys like Jake Smith, who them because I know I am came into the season know- fortunate to have been able ing he wasn’t going to play to coach a group like that,” much for us, but he wanted Coach Martin said. “They to be part of this team and fought through a lot these he was the guy winning past couple of years. I can’t sprints in practice and giv- imagine having to deal with ing his all. Seniors like Jac all the things they did over Mageles were team first the past two years. These guys. Jac was one of the guys stayed together, they hardest working guys in enjoyed competing, and practice. They all set a great they really made the most example and helped devel- out of this season.” op a great culture here. The For the Lakers, Evan seniors leave Lake Region Duprey and Grady Garland basketball in a good place each had 2 points, while because of their attitude and Jackson Libby had 5 points selflessness.” and 6 rebounds.

Seniors making their Maranacook (10-8) final appearance at Nutting advances to take on #1 Gym were Noah Duprey, ranked Spruce Mountain at Brody Sandberg, Jacob the Portland Expo Friday.

Magic Lantern Innovation Lab & Learning Center (Continued from Page 5A) will require a hands-on helper.

• March 26,10 a.m., Monster Madness. Create your own monster with fun, mess making materials. Silly, or scary and hair-raising, you are the master artist! Make your own sculpting dough. This 3-D visual arts activity is designed for younger children but fun for all ages.

• April 2, 10 a.m., Felted Animal Masks. Make your own wearable “Woodland Friends Animal Mask” using wool roving and felting needles. This workshop is designed for school

aged children. Younger youth can participate with a “Hands on Helper.”

• April 9, 10 a.m., Bridge Building Challenge. Guest Michael Toohey will talk about the unique features of the Bob Dunning Memorial Bridge at the entrance to Pondicherry Park. After exploring this 60-foot, New England Trestle-style bridge, we will build and test bridges of our own design. Open to youth of all ages.

Creating Opportunity for Rural Youth The overarching goal of The Magic Lantern 4-H Learning Center is to

increase affordable educational opportunities for rural youth in Western Maine. We need to ensure that young people growing up in rural Maine have the same opportunities and resources that youth in the urban areas of Maine experience. 4-H has been engaged in experiential education pilot school programs for over 30 years and have successfully increased test scores, raised aspirations, increased attendance, and engaged students in career-based learning. We are excited to partner with this community and region

to offer UMaine programming that can make a difference in the lives of children and their families. We invite you to join us in creating a bright future for Maine Youth!

Physics Road Show Coming to the Magic Lantern on April 28-29 is the University of Maine Physics Road Show with David Sturm, Physics Instructional Lab & Lecture Demonstration Specialist.

The cost to attend is $5 per person. Classrooms can pre-register and attend for a maximum of $75 for the entire class.

This program is designed for upper elementary, middle, and high school students but all ages are welcome. For information and to register your class contact susan. jennings@maine.edu or

rebecca.mosley@maine. edu School Vacation Week Happenings Youth Engineers: Working with a volunteer Electrical Engineer, our newly formed Engineering Group is meeting for the first time to plan and begin their work. Their first project will be Lego SPIKE Prime. Much of their work will be electrical and materials engineering as well as programming. These hands-on projects will evolve based on interests and abilities of the participants and will hopefully include creating a robot that will move about the entry area of Magic Lantern as our official greeter!

Local Recreation Department: Youth in our local recreation program,

schools, and afterschool programs will be coming to Magic Lantern to do some improv theater, public speaking workshops, art and STEM activities, lunch and movies. Events like this can be planed for individual groups. Please call to inquire about possible workshops and programs.

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Ballroom Dance lessons starting in March! You always wanted to learn, and this is the perfect opportunity! Instruction is for youth ages 13 and up and adults of all ages. This workshop promises fun, exercise and new learning for all who join. It is designed for beginners, but all abilities are welcome. Class size is limited.

E-mail rebecca.mosley@ maine.edu for information and to preregister.

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Opinion & Comment

February 17, 2022, The Bridgton News, Page 1B

In Ye Olden Times

by Michael Davis BHS Assistant Director

A Valentine’s Miscellany

Howdy neighbor!

Here’s hoping you had a fine, warm St. Valentine’s Day this year.

For those curious, St. Valentine’s Day finds its roots in the ancient Roman tradition of Lupercalia, which the early Church Christianized at the end of the 5th century, Pope Gelasius dedicating the day to St. Valentine, an early martyr who was beheaded by the Romans after secretly administering Christian marriages. It quickly spread in popularity as a feast day, though it was not until the Middle Ages that St. Valentine was given dominion over the knightly tradition of Courtly Love. It is from this association that the modern conception of love and gifts for loved ones on this day has developed.

FOGGY VIEW on Moose Pond, as photographed by John Schoenfield of Bridgton.

Big Flocks of Little Birds

We have heard several reports this winter of large flocks of little birds in folks’ yards, and around their feeders. The little birds are often described as brown, but when we have asked if they were seen through binoculars, the answer is usually no.

We, too, have had flocks of little birds, and so far, they have been Goldfinches. This morning, they have been occupying every available perch on the four seed feeders that hang from the edge of our porch roof. Some have been picking up seeds that have fallen onto the porch deck, and even more have been searching for seeds that we sometimes toss out onto the snow-covered yard. At this time of year, Goldfinches are a subtle color, not the bright yellow of spring and summer, but they can still be recognized by their cone-shaped bill, white or pale wing bars, lack of streaking on the body, and notched tail. A few males, at this time of year, begin to show patches of bright yellow on the shoulder. We usually have a flock of about 20 Goldfinches, but one day, just before a snowstorm, that number increased to at least 50.

We like to use binoculars to check out individual birds in the flock because we never know what other species might be with the Goldfinches. Recently, we have seen a Pine Siskin with them, a bird we have not seen at our feeders since last spring. Closely related to, and similar to, Goldfinches, Pine However, here in America, it was not until the mid-19th Siskins are more slender, have a longer, sharply pointed bill, a century that Valentine’s Day became popular, as our puritan short notched tail, and are heavily streaked with brown. When ancestors decried the notion as both exceedingly sentimental and Catholic, with the same zeal which once forbid the popular celebrations of Easter and Christmas. But these olden sentiments began to die out after the Civil War, and with the advent of the Victorian Era — those pesky Victorians! — all these sentimental holidays exploded in popularity, with all the trapOn Feb. 2 of each year, hundreds of people assemble at pings we now recognize; flowers, chocolates, heart-shaped Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. to watch men in tuxcards, poetry, cupid and his arrows, the works! edos and top hats snatch Punxsutawney Phil (a groundhog) This week, I have selected a couple of stories, together with from his natural deep hibernation mode of dormant existence. one last Valentine’s card for every one of our readers, drawn Phil is held high for the crowd to see and then placed on a VALENTINE, Page 4B fake tree stump so that highly-trained observers can judge whether he casts a shadow. This year, Punxsutawney Phil saw badmouthing our brave men his shadow, which was interpreted by his observers to indicate and women in the military. that we will have six more weeks of winter.

But it is so nice having a presThe tradition of Groundhog Day continues each year even ident that is for equality and though the data reveals that the result of Punxsutawney’s peace and is trying to help prognostication is only correct 39% of the time. That data America instead of trying to has caused me to put aside thought of holding my own event, destroy its democracy. though wearing a purple top-hat would be fun. I actually have Brian Grady a picture of a groundhog (I have not named it) snickering at Sebago me from behind my granite stairs as I was on my knees plantTo The Editor: ing newly-purchased plants. I think it was thinking, “What’s It’s so nice not seeing the for dinner?” president playing golf every This is a great time of the year to make a list of plants that week, wasting tens of milyou want to place in your perennial gardens this year. As you lions of the taxpayer dollars make your list, it is also prudent to plan where you are going and so nice not having the To The Editor: to place it. Here are a few questions to consider as you plan president constantly lying to The American Dream your garden plot. the American citizens trying continues to be very much When will the plant bloom? It requires intention to ensure to convince them he is a good alive and it is why the whole that there is color in your garden for the springtime, summer, man and not a leech that is world would immigrate to and fall growing seasons. Having plants that provide a food sucking them dry and giving the U.S. given the opportunithe rich tax breaks. ty. Lawlessness, lack of free- world have made this the best conditions that are similar So nice not seeing the doms, and economic oppor- nation in the world, much to what one might find in president’s whole family tunity are global concerns to the detriment of Native a third world country. This making millions of dollars and, with the ever-expanding Americans and with the widespread poverty is not by doing nothing but holding human birthrate around the blood and sweat of African very obvious because it exists onto daddy’s shirt tail and so world, the expectation that slaves, I also believe that we mainly down the backroads nice not to hear the president we can accommodate every- need to have lawful immigra- of the hinterlands of our trying to divide the country one is unrealistic, especially tion that is fair, orderly, and communities. Several genwith hate catering to White since we have Americans ensures national security. erations ago, these families supremacists and conspiracy and many Mainers who are We also first need to care had grandparents that worked theorist and saying one race living in squalor. about the plight of Maine’s and thrived in the numeror another are bad people. So While I believe that immi- adults and children, who ous manufacturing facilities nice not hearing the president grants from every part of the are living under deplorable that existed in Maine’s rural communities, but that have since moved overseas. Their children and grandchildren are stuck in decrepit, rundown homes and trailers and often run out of money to pay for heat and hot water and wholesome food (which is more expensive than bags of chips). They are also far removed from health services so this is an additional issue.

The argument that they need to “pull themselves up by their bootstraps” and work is disingenuous because the cost of owning a good working vehicle is very prohibitive and getting to a job when there is no transportation is hopeless. It’s “Catch 22”!

One might say, why don’t these families move to a city?

REFLECTION in the mill pond in Shorey Park, photographed by Pam Ward. Easier said than done because

Bird Watch

by Jean Preis BN Columnist

a Pine Siskin spreads its feathers a bit it can show some yellow in the wings and some yellow under the tail.

Pine Siskins live and breed across Canada, from Labrador to Alaska, and down through the Rockies, but they are considered to be nomadic, and every two years or so they wander erratically in large flocks throughout North America, apparently in response to a poor seed crop in the far north. They often cling to the tips of branches to get seeds. Some of their favorite trees are pines and other conifers, alders, and birch trees. At feeders, they prefer small seeds, or bits of broken sunflower seeds dropped by other birds. Goldfinches have thicker bills for cracking seeds, so the Siskins have learned to associate with them for easier access to food.

LITTLE BIRDS, Page 8B

Gardens hold beauty & food

Letters It’s so nice…

Neglecting Mainers

Down the Garden Path

by Nancy Donovan, Ph.D., PT Master Gardener Volunteer source for each of the three seasons is also required for our wonderful pollinators.

How much sunlight does the area you want to place your plants receive each day? Growing conditions for plants can require full sun or partial sun or partial shade or full shade.

How tall will the plant grow. In general, the recommendation is for shorter plants to be placed in the front and the tallest plants placed in the back of the garden. Of course, that leaves the mid-sized plants to be placed in the middle.

What color is the bloom? I have one area in which I included all purple flowering perennials. I also have a yellow, orange and white garden, and a red, pink and white garden. I am in the process of establishing a mixed color Maine native plants pollinator garden.

Toward the goal of assisting readers in choice of plants, the GARDENS, Page 5B this is again a very expensive proposition for people who live in poverty. I know of a parent who had a job in Portland, but lost it when his barely functioning car broke down and could not be repaired because of cost. This man is not lazy. Should he not have the same resources that the federal, state, and local governments provide to refugees? In addition, his kids don’t have opportunities for post high-school education because once again, transportation to educational institutions is unavailable and online courses require access to computers and the Internet.

We need to invest and care about the poverty that exists in Maine. I don’t have easy solutions, but the same opportunities given to refugees should be first available to struggling Mainers.

Our government provides grants to Catholic Charities and other similar organizations to help refugees, why are Maine’s rural povertystricken families neglected?

Lega Sammut Medcalf Bridgton

Bonkers?

To The Editor: Are the Progressives totally bonkers?

Progressives allow their pet thugs to burn down cities, murder Americans, loot stores, and burglarize homes in New York, Minneapolis, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, and many other cities too numerous to mention.

Progressives coddle these insurrectionists; if arrested, released on their own recognizance; if arrested, no prosecution by local, state or federal authorities. In fact, when running for office, the president’s and vice president’s campaigns promoted bail funds for the few arrested perps whose actions were egregious enough to require bail. In addition, progressive activists (including the president and vice president) actually described the murder, mayhem, and destruction as peaceful demonstrations.

Really?

Using these “peaceful demonstrations” as a pretext, these same people who were LETTERS, Page 2B

Opinions

Page 2B, The Bridgton News, February 17, 2022 Constitutions of the United States and the various states, led the charge to defund the police and no jail time for the bad guys. The resulting quan(Continued from Page 1B) tum increases in murders, elected or appointed by the robberies, looting, and lawAmerican people to protect lessness was at first denied by the American people and the the slow to see the obvious,

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Legals Public Notice

Town of Sweden NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Restriction of personal watercraft on Keyes Pond and Fire Department Ordinance of Sweden

and when it dawned on them that things were out of hand they blamed it on the lack of gun control. Really?

One hundred thousandplus of our fellow citizens died of fentanyl laced drug overdoses last year. Forget that fentanyl comes from China by way of Mexico, but remember that the cartels in Mexico and the Mandarins in China are being enriched on the misery of Americans. The Mexican drug lords are making fortunes from human trafficking at our southern border. The porous border with Mexico allows aliens from China, Russia, Iran, Europe and the 64 points of the compass to invade our country.

Progressive-in-chief Uncle

Joe Biden says that he doesn’t shut down the southern border because of humanitarian concerns. Really?

The facts are in: Progressives are totally bonkers!

Jock MacGregor Sebago

Who is the fool?

To The Editor: Last week, a writer attempted to provide The Bridgton News readers with a history lesson. In doing so, she questioned my opinion on the importance of protecting our border instead of a foreign border. She claims

my letter contained a “lot of misconceptions” and “lack of historical” knowledge but, like many liberal retorts, provided very little in the way of substance or facts.

The history I prefer to focus on is modern history, specifically 2021. If the writer thinks protecting our own border is less important than a foreign border, perhaps she should try to convince the 100,000 families that lost a loved one to an opiod overdose in 2021. Perhaps, she should try to convince the thousands of innocent Americans, who were the victims of crimes perpetrated by illegal aliens, that protecting our border is not important.

Maybe the victims of child trafficking or the landowners on the Mexican border that have had their property ruined will listen to her opinion. They might, but most Americans have had enough and want the country back.

The writer was apparently left wondering who the “fool” was after reading my letter.

She was obviously referring to me. I know her so it is easy to consider the source in dismissing her attempt at an insult.

If she really wonders who the fool is, the nearest mirror will reveal the answer.

Mark Lopez Bridgton LETTERS, Page 3B

Public Notice

Date: Saturday, February 26, 2022

TOWN OF DENMARK

Time: 9 a.m.

Location: Town Meeting House

TOWN OF NAPLES Ordinance Public Hearing

There will be a public hearing at 15 Village Green Lane beginning at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 regarding proposed Town Ordinances/Amendments. The Planning Board and Select Board will be making recommendations for the Warrant Articles. Draft copies will be posted under www.townofnaples.org/notices.

The public is encouraged to attend. Masks are recommended.

If applicable, a Zoom link will be posted in the entry on the municipal calendar found at www.townofnaples.org/ calendars.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

Public Hearing for Special Town Meeting

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Public Notice

Public Notice

Select Board Public Hearing

Benton Brook Culvert, Moose Pond Road And Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (a.k.a. ARPA Funds) February 22, 2022 • 6 p.m.

Town of Denmark Municipal Office Meeting Room 62 East Main Street The Select Board will be holding a public hearing to answer any questions regarding the Special Town Meeting being held on March 1, 2022, to appropriate funds to cover the shortfall of funds for replacing the Benton Brook Culvert on Moose Pond Road and to vote to allow the Select Board to expend Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (a.k.a. ARPA Funds).

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Public Notice

TOWN OF DENMARK Nomination Papers

Public Notice

Nomination Papers will be available in the Clerk’s Office on February 23, 2022, for the June 3, 2022, Town Election for the following positions:

Board of Appeals Meeting

Selectman, Assessor & Overseer of the Poor One vacancy for a 3-Year Term

TOWN OF NAPLES The Naples Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 6 p.m., at the Town Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda:

Member of the Board of Directors for SAD 72 One vacancy for a 3-Year Term Alternate Member of the Board of Directors for SAD72 One vacancy for a 1-Year Term

a. Setback Variance requested for property found in the Brandy Crossing Subdivision (Tax Map U24 Lot 1-29) located at 118 Sebago Road, owned by Bruce Beaulieu.

Planning Board Members Three vacancies for 3 Year Term each One vacancy for a 1 Year Term

b. Setback Variance requested for property found in the Brandy Crossing Subdivision (Tax Map U24 Lot 1-27) owned by STAACC, LLC/Andrew Imbriglio.

The date to have Nomination Papers back to the Town Clerk’s Office will be April 1, 2022, at 4 p.m.

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

The public welcome to attend. Masks are recommended.

Any questions or comments may be directed to Jennifer Leeman via e-mail at jleeman@townofnaples.org 2T6

Town Elections will be on June 3, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Town Meetin will be on June 4, 2022 beginning at 9 a.m.

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/Micki Warner Town Clerk

1069 Main Street, Lovell, ME 04051 Phone: 207-925-6272 Fax 207-925-1710

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF LOVELL PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING The Planning Board will meet on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 7 p.m. at the Lovell Fire Station at 3 Hatches Hill Road, Lovell, Maine, and at that time will hold a Public Hearing on “A Proposal to Amend the Lovell Zoning Ordinance for Purposes of Regulating Solar Energy Systems,” introduced at the Select Board’s February 1, 2022, regular meeting by Our Eden Association through petitions signed by a number of voters equal to at least 10% of the voters in the last gubernatorial election.

“A Proposal to Amend the Lovell Zoning Ordinance for

Purposes of Regulating Solar Energy Systems,” proposes to restrict the location of Solar Energy Systems to certain zoning districts under the Lovell Zoning Ordinance and so a copy of the Lovell Zoning Map is attached. Copies of “A Proposal to Amend the Lovell Zoning Ordinance for Purposes of Regulating Solar Energy Systems” are available at the Lovell Town Office during normal business hours, and the text of the proposed amendment is on the Town’s website at https://www.lovellmaine.org/home/news/ proposed-citizens-solar-ordinance.

The Naples Select Board will hold a public hearing and meeting on Monday, February 28, 2022, at 6 p.m. at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: • A liquor license renewal application for Lake Region Caterers, 18 King Hill Road The public is encouraged to attend. Masks are recommended. If applicable, a Zoom meeting link will be made available via the meeting entry on the Municipal Calendar at townofnaples.org/calendars.

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TOWN OF DENMARK Special Town Meeting Benton Brook Culvert, Moose Pond Road And Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (a.k.a. ARPA Funds) March 1, 2022 • 6 p.m.

Town of Denmark Municipal Office Meeting Room 62 East Main Street The Select Board has called for a Special Town Meeting to appropriate funds to cover the shortfall of funds for replacing the Benton Brook Culvert on Moose Pond Road and to vote to allow the Select Board to expend Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (a.k.a. ARPA Funds). This will be an Open Town Meeting, voting will be from the floor not secret ballot.

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Public Notice

TOWN OF DENMARK REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Town of Denmark is seeking proposals from qualified applicants to serve as Town Attorney on a contractual basis under appointment by the Board of Selectmen. The Town Attorney will provide legal advice to municipal officials, town employees, boards and committees, and will represent them in court as may be required. The attorney will also prepare and review contracts, deeds, leases, ordinances, etc., and reserve and provide opinions for the Town on a variety of subjects. The attorney may be asked to attend Select Board or other meetings and hearings and will be expected to provide legal assistance in a prompt and efficient manner.

The successful candidate will be licensed to practice law in the State of Maine and will demonstrate substantial training and experience in all areas of municipal law including land use, labor and personnel relations, finance, civil and criminal litigation, real estate, risk management and environment.

Interested parties may obtain a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Town Manager’s office located at the Town Office, 62 East Main Street, Denmark, Maine 04022, or by Contacting the Town Manager at townmanager@denmarkmaine.or or 207-452-8850.

Proposals are due by 4 p.m., Friday, February 25, 2022.

Respectfully, Betty LeGoff Town Manager

This week’s game solutions

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Obituaries

February 17, 2022, The Bridgton News, Page 3B

Glendon D. Huntress Sr.

Rodney H. Wales, 85, of Fryeburg Harbor, died Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Bridgton Hospital, of natural causes, with his family and Pastor Cathy Cantin by his side. Rodney was born on the old homestead in Fryeburg Harbor to Cory and M. Evelyn (Emery) Wales. He attended Fryeburg Harbor School, and Fryeburg Academy, graduating with the class of 1954. In 1955 Rodney married Patricia Y. Madsen, they moved into a one-room camp on the McNeil Road and started their family.

Rodney started his logging career working with his father in the woods with a chainsaw and horses. He hauled timber products for his brother-in-law before going out on his own cutting timber. In 1983 Rodney incorporated with his wife Pat and son Randy in addition, to mechanize the whole operation, providing selective cutting, chipping, and land-clearing services. R.H. Wales and Son was named the Forest Resource Association’s Northeastern Outstanding Logger for 1993. After giving a speech at the National Conference in San Antonio Texas, about logger’s way of life being threatened and like the eagles that nested on his land, loggers might become a rare and possibly extinct breed. Rodney was asked to join the Professional Logging Contractors of Maine, where he served as secretary from 1995 to 2012. Rodney helped to put together the Master Loggers Program and served on the executive board as well as the certification board. Throughout Rodney’s career all of his work came to him by word of mouth, and he was highly respected in the industry.

Rodney was a man of great faith with a warm greeting for everyone. He served as the lay leader and president of the Board at the Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church, as the president of the Austin Bemis Cemetery Association, as well as a member of the Historical Society.

Rodney enjoyed picking cranberries from the fen out back of the old homestead, and later sold it to the Greater Lovell Land Trust, so to preserve it for future generations. After retiring Rodney found he enjoyed cooking, still taking Sunday drives with Pat, gardening, and taking care of his lawn. He was proud to have lived his whole life in the harbor and built their retirement home on the banks of the Old Saco River. He enjoyed watching the sand cranes, eagles, geese, and all the other wildlife from his chair. We will miss his wit, wisdom, and positive attitude.

Rodney is survived by his wife of 66 years, Pat, daughter Debbie and her husband Christopher Woodward, sister Lorraine Kneeland, sister-in-law Grace Leach and her companion Bob Wilson, son-in-law Steven Snow Sr. and his companion Beth Hartford, daughter-in-law Tracy Wales, grandsons Steven Snow Jr. and his wife Ashley, grandsons Benjamin and Nathaniel Woodward, Reed Wales, and great-grandson Caleb Snow, granddaughter Rayna Wales, along with a great many special cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, sisters Elsie Griffin, H. Louise Morse, and Virginia Griffin, daughter Wanda Snow, son Randy, and grandson baby Roy. A big thank you to Kay, Tom, Andrea, Steven, Stevie and Hopsing for always being there when called on to help. The family would like to thank the staff at First Light Home Care, Bridgton Hospital Oncology, Cardiology, and the ER Department for their excellent and compassionate care. Rodney was loved and will be missed by all.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 18, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church, 454 McNeil Road, Fryeburg. Funeral services will be held at the church on Saturday February 19, 2022, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in Rodney’s name may be made to the Austin Bemis Cemetery Association, Attn: Duane Cossette – Treasurer, 385 McNeil Road, Fryeburg, ME 04037. To share memories and condolences with the family please go to www.woodfuneral home.org. Arrangements are under the care of Wood Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 9 Warren Street, Fryeburg.

Glendon Dean Huntress Sr., 86, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at his home in Bridgton.

Glen was born in Cornish on June 15, 1935, the youngest child of Weston and Grace (Sargent) Huntress.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a sawmill operator at JR Mains Woodturning Mill in Bridgton for more than twenty years. In 1976 he opened Bridgton Foreign Auto with partner Bob Brooks and took sole control in 1983.

Glen successfully ran the business on his own until retiring in 1998. He was a hard worker and a well-liked businessman who made lifelong friends with everyone he met.

Glen was a sportsman and gun collector who greatly enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was beloved by his family and friends and will be remembered for his generosity, good humor, and homemade white lightning.

Glen is loved and remembered by his children, John and his wife, Judy Huntress, Robin Sandus, Glendon Jr. “Chip” and his wife, Diane Huntress, Devon Deery and her husband, Sean, William “Tinker” Huntress and his fiancée Virginia; ten grandchildren; and even more great-grandchildren.

He is predeceased by his daughter, Paula Smith.

Glen lived life on his terms, and at his request, there will be no service. A private remembrance for the immediate family will take place at a later date. Condolences and tributes may be shared with Glen’s family at www.jonesrichandbarnes.com.

William C. Doviak William C. Doviak, 92, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, while living in Mahwah, formally of Wayne, N.J. Bill was married in 1952 to the late Dorothy Eileen Doviak (Kuehn). He had a passion for fly fishing, where he and his wife spent many weeks a year on Highland Lake and owned a summer camp. He was also an avid gardener, outdoorsman and a hunter.

William served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, later graduating from Seton Hall College in 1953.

He was a loving father of his three sons, William (Kathleen), Thomas (Karen), and James (Marie); a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather.

He is predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Eileen; his son, James; and daughter-in-law, Marie (Buscio).

“the former guy” from the “Muslim ban” to the zero-tolerance policy at the country’s southern border were intend(Continued from Page 2B) ed to stigmatize foreigners, documented or otherwise.

Students, tech engineers, and asylum seekers were all under the same suspicion of insidiously undermining the country — of taking rather than giving, of harming rather than helping. The former guy — while at liberty to do so — To The Editor: tweeted and railed incessantly The goals and policies of LETTERS, Page 5B

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Northern border threats don’t count?, eh?

LEWISTON — Roscoe “Ross” Goodwin, 88, of Naples, formerly of Dexter, died Tuesday evening, Feb. 8, 2022 at Central Maine Medical Center.

He was born on April 5, 1933, in Westbrook and attended local schools there before enlisting in the U.S. Army.

Ross worked as a commercial driver his entire life. He worked for S.D. Warren for 19 years, Merrill Transport in Portland for 20 years and then on to drive the Island Explorer Bus at Acadia National Park for 15 years. During his retirement he volunteered for Lynx Transportation.

He was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed living on Sebec Lake in Dover for many years.

Ross is survived by a daughter, Valerie Bennett of Casco, two sons, Alan and his wife Lyn of Naples, and Brian of Pelion, S.C.; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four greatgreat grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents, Roscoe Goodwin Sr. and Helen Merrill; a brother George and his wives, Beryle and Nancy.

Private interment will be at Forest City Cemetery in South Portland. Arrangements are in the care of the Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Rd. in Casco. Condolences and tributes with Ross’ family may be shared at www.hall funeralhome.net.

Fay Moynihan PORTLAND — Fay Moynihan, 89, of Bridgton, died Tuesday evening, Feb. 8, 2022, at the Barron Center in Portland.

She was born on Feb. 1, 1933, a daughter of Erald and Anna (Chaplin) Kilborn.

Fay graduated from Bridgton High School and married Lee Moynihan Jr. in 1950.

Fay held a variety of jobs while raising her children. In 1983 she went to work as an admissions clerk in the Emergency Department at the Bridgton Hospital, retiring in 2002.

Fay was a lifelong member of the First Congregational Church, UCC in Bridgton, which she joined in 1947. Her dedication to her faith led to employment as the church’s very first secretary for Rev. John Swanson. She was also a member of the Women’s Bible Study Group for over thirty years.

She served on a variety of church committees over the years and was the catalyst for the church to establish the “Clothing Room” to help families in need. One of the highlight’s of her life was to travel to Jerusalem with other church members.

Fay will be remembered for her compassion, and enjoyed helping others, including her many friends. She had a tremendous love for her family and especially loved the company of her grandchildren.

Fay is loved and remembered by her children, Patrick Moynihan and his wife, Charlene of South Portland, Dennis Moynihan of Bridgton, Doreen Meade and her husband, Brian of Bridgton, and David Moynihan of Bridgton; five grandchildren, Christopher Moynihan and his wife, Casey, Devon Deery and her husband, Sean, Adria Moynihan, Shannon McConkey and her husband, Cliff, and William Huntress and his fiancée, Virginia, seven great-grandchildren and her nephew Adam Kilborn. She was predeceased by a brother, Kenneth Kilborn.

A memorial service celebrating Fay’s life will be held, 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at the Hall Funeral Home in Casco. Spring interment will be at the South Bridgton Cemetery.

Condolences and tributes may be shared with Fay’s family at www.hallfuneralhome.net.

Bernice (Betty) Cross Feb. 20, 2020 Although the world keeps turning and suns comes up each day, Life has never been the same Since you were called away.

So many things we never got to do So many conversations we never made it though, If only we could see you just one more day, To tell you in ours hearts and minds you will forever stay.

From your entire family that knew you best, we love and miss you — it’s time to rest.

Charles F. Parrott Sr. Charles F. Parrott Sr., of Casco, and Saugus, Mass., died on February 9, 2022, at the age of 90. Enky, as he was lovingly known to his family, was born on December 3, 1931, to Marion and George Parrott. He graduated from Saugus High School where he met his wife, the love of his life, Hope Macdonald.

Enky was a member of Air National Guard and completed pilot training in the Air Force flying an FF86 fighter jet. After graduation, he returned home to marry Hope on January 23, 1955.

Enky was employed by Delta Airlines as captain, flying many different aircraft. He flew for 32 years, retiring in 1991, flying a Boeing 767. He loved spending time with his family at his home on Sebago Lake, and flying, his second love. There were many years when his Cessna 206 float plane was docked in front of his home on the lake.

He was a wonderful and loving father, grandfather and great- grandfather and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his four children, Chas and Jane Parrott of Harrison, Jeanne and George O’Reilly of Saugus, Mass., Christine and Mike Tretola of Saugus, Mass., and David Parrott of Harrison, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

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

Holly M. Rice DERRY, N.H. — Holly M. Rice, 69, passed away with her daughters by her side at Parkland Medical Center on January 31, 2022. Holly was born in Winchester, Mass., on December 23, 1952, the daughter of Wilson E. and Virginia M. (Coughlin) Rice.

Early in her life Holly studied her passions of photography and animal health. When she wasn’t caring for animals, she was taking photos of her family, her animals and nature. Holly also developed a strong faith and became very involved in the Catholic Church, even working there for many years. In her later life, Holly continued feeding her passion by loving and caring for her dogs and relying on her faith to get her through her illness.

Holly is survived by her daughter Haley Hall and her husband Matthew Parisot of Union, her daughter Ashley Hall of Bridgton, and her devoted dogs Buddy, Darby, and Ivy of Bridgton. She is also survived by her brother Wilson Rice Jr. and sister Carolyn Helwig. Holly is also survived by nephews Darren Helwig and Skip Rice, and nieces Heather Helwig and Lindsay Knapp.

A funeral Mass will be held for Holly on February 19, 2022, at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, in Fryeburg. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunals.com If you wish, please make donations in Holly’s memory to the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, P.O. Box 336, Westbrook, ME 04098, or go to www.arlgp.org/memorial

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Obituaries to run “as written” are paid obituaries, a price quote and proof will be provided. The News reserves the right to edit all obituaries including length if necessary.

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Opinions

Why support Pay Per Bag?

It protects our environment

Pay Per Bag, (PPB) reduces the total cost of municipal waste disposal. Increasing the tonnage of recycled matter while decreasing the amount of costly disposal of solid waste (trash) stands to save Bridgton residents a significant amount of money. At present, we are recycling a dismal 20% of our municipal waste. This is far less than many comparable Maine communities. Over a period of several years, encouragement alone has not budged this poor number. Once implemented, Pay Per Bag typically increases baseline recycling by 40 to 50% thereby saving tax dollars. But, other important benefits result from the adoption of a Pay Per Bag system. Chief among these is the protection of our environment through added recycling.

Recycling cuts the amount of waste currently being either incinerated or sent to landfills. Landfills produce pollution of our air, soil and water. Incineration contributes to harmful greenhouse gases. These gases contribute to the damaging climate changes we are experiencing with ever growing frequency.

Recycling saves energy. An item produced with recyclables rather than raw materials also conserves precious natural resources. It can take approximately 20 times the energy to produce a metal can from raw materials as does the same can from recycled materials. Overall, when new products are created from recycled items rather than from scratch, 30% less energy is required. Once captured, this saved energy is better directed to other needs.

Recycling, as noted above, reduces the harvesting of raw materials. In doing so, we are protecting critical endangered ecosystems and wildlife.

Recycling creates jobs. Examples include technicians, managers, sales representatives, drivers, mechanics, and sorters. These employment opportunities far outnumber those available by the operation of landfills and incineration sites.

As Bridgton considers adopting a Pay Per Bag system, economic concerns and equity for all are very important considerations. However, our environment and the fate of

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Recycling Matters

By Kate Fitzcharles Bridgton Recycling Committee

future generations, need to prioritize as well. Responsible recycling promotes a healthier, more sustainable environment, better quality of life and a more secure future for our country and the world.

This column was written by the Bridgton Recycling Committee. Do you have a question regarding the proposed Pay Per Bag? Questions can be sent to bridgtonrecyclingcommittee@yahoo.com and it will be answered by the committee in future columns.

Henry (Harry) Shorey Jr., was editor and publisher of The Bridgton News 1923-1952. Shorey Park (upper right) is a memorial to him, given by friends and townspeople.

A Valentine’s Miscellany

(Continued from Page 1B) from back issues of The News printed on various Feb. 14’s in the 1890s and 1900s. Enjoy!

“Friday is St. Valentine’s Day and for the past month the children have been gazing, with watering mouths, upon the display of love missives which have been exhibited in the how windows of the various places of business along Main Street.

The day will be observed at many of the schools with appropriate exercises. Tuesday noon the writer overtook a small girl pupil of one of the grades of the Primary A school, and in course of the conversation he learned many interesting things.

The girl was laboring under the load of a large box about three times her size and when questioned as to what she was going to do with it, she informed the questioner that it was a post box for valentines, to be used at the school. The box was to be fitted up in an attractive manner and placed near the desk of the teacher of the grade. When the children came to school,

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those who so desired were to put their valentines’ missives in a slot on the side of the box, in the same manner that a letter is placed in the post office. At an appointed time, the box was to be opened by the postmaster and the valentines delivered to the children of the school. The choice of postmaster, which seems to be an office much sought after, was to remain a secret. As the little girl informed us; ‘Teacher won’t tell who’s going to be postmaster, but probably it’s going to be the one who don’t ask her.’”

“As we go to press this evening Feb. 14, The News force are mailing valentines to all parts of the country and some to foreign lands. These peculiar valentines, though not strongly tinctured with wither the comic or the sentimental, are nevertheless on the whole well received. They all have a remarkable similarity in looks, are purely black and white, and have for a heading a simple title, ‘The Bridgton News.’”

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This week’s puzzle theme:

U.S. Presidents

ACROSS 1. Short for specification 5. Knave 8. *Like President Eisenhower’s head 12. *One fourth of a Presidential term 13. Take-out handout 14. The Beast’s problem in “Beauty and the Beast” 15. *Pres. Eisenhower established this space agency 16. Thought 17. Body of water 18. *#22 and #24 20. First-rate, slangily 21. Terminate, as in mission 22. Lingerie staple 23. Public speaker 26. Ivory tickler 30. “Fresh Prince of ____Air” 31. Most likely to win 34. Pot contribution 35. By surprise 37. Indian restaurant staple 38. Lacking justification 39. Office communique 40. Greece and Bulgaria peninsula 42. Overnight stop 43. Indifferently 45. Sturdily built 47. English course abbreviation

48. “_____’ it easy” 50. Oliver Twist, e.g.

52. *University of Virginia founder 56. African prairie 57. *Second most-popular Presidential birth state, after Virginia 58. Arm bone 59. Poem at a funeral 60. German title 61. Arnold Lobel’s “Mouse ____” 62. High school club 63. Clinton ____ Rodham 64. Hitler’s Deputy DOWN 1. Update a FitBit 2. Sound of bells 3. “At ____, soldier.”

4. Modern tie forerunner 5. Aromatic lumber 6. Beside, archaic 7. Two of the same 8. *The only President who was a bachelor 9. ____ 51, Nevada 10. Law school entry requirement, acr.

11. Bear’s room 13. Edith Piaf’s hit 14. Meat of coconut 19. Digital tome 22. Trash container, e.g.

23. *One of three Presidents to win a Grammy 24. James Dean’s famous

role 25. Remember this battle 26. *First to serve coast to coast 27. Indo-Aryan, as in languages 28. Did not smell good 29. Like yellow polka dot bikini 32. June 6, 1944

33. Salt in cocina 36. *a.k.a. Silent Cal 38. Loosen ropes 40. Deli acronym 41. ____ ____ help 44. Hawaii’s number 46. Mob offensive 48. High-pitched laugh sound, in print

49. Like Bananas Foster 50. “All’s well that ends ____” 51. Away from wind 52. *Second most common Presidential first

name, after James 53. Type of gin 54. Cross to bear 55. Midday slumbers 56. Chill, with ‘out’

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February 17, 2022, The Bridgton News, Page 5B

Always spoiling for a fight

It was the spring semester of my freshman year at the University of Maine. I no longer remember the name of the distinguished, retired historian, but he had been Dr. Alice Stewart’s mentor during her own Ph.D. studies. He was a leading authority on World War I and, being in Orono for an academic conference, he had accepted her invitation to address our European history class. At one point, he said something like this, “I know you’ve studied the causes of The Great War. Dr. Stewart has discussed colonial rivalries in Europe, the Berlin to Baghdad railroad, the struggle to control trade routes, and that’s all true. But, my opinion is that the underlying cause of the war is that everybody was just spoiling for a fight.”

Some people are always spoiling for a fight. That was the feverish, poisonous soil out of which grew the bloody feud that lies at the center of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet — arguably the greatest tragic love story ever written. The young punks in the Montague and Capulet families couldn’t stop fighting each other. Age-old insults, challenges, wounds and scars were seared so deeply into their souls that they couldn’t bring themselves to walk away from a fight. Duels kept happening and bodies kept piling up until the carnage engulfed even the most innocent and blameless of them all, the starcrossed young lovers.

Merriam Webster defines a punk as “a usually petty gangster, hoodlum, or ruffian.” It’s an old word, dating back to Shakespeare’s time in the 16th century. Times change; punks don’t. For example, here’s a true story, told to me years ago by a member of a church I served. He lived next door and witnessed the episode. The old man looked out his window on Halloween and saw some young punks tossing toilet paper on his hedge, throwing beer cans into his yard and urinating in his flower garden. He loaded his shotgun and stepped onto the porch. “Get off my property!” he snapped. The punks paid no attention. One of them yelled, “Whaddya gonna do, old man, shoot us?” He answered, “Listen carefully, young fella. If I blow your head off, what can they do to me, put me in jail for the rest of my life? I’m eighty-nine years old. Do you think I give a damn?” Then, he cocked his shotgun, and the punks ran.

Independent Thought

by Rev. Robert Plaisted Guest Columnist Punks are forever spoiling for a fight but, when people fight back, they’re often smart enough to run. Sadly, America’s chief-crook-and-bottle-washer, MAGA-GUY, isn’t one of the smart ones. He’s spent his entire life spoiling for a fight. In his ceaseless quest to take vengeance on people who don’t appreciate his matchless greatness, he can’t stop pouring gasoline on smoldering fires. Recently, he confessed publicly that he did try to overturn the results of the 2020 election. He’s also inciting his violent MAGA-MOB to launch yet another seditious insurrection, should prosecutors be so “unfair” as to indict him for his rampant criminal conduct.

MAGA-GUY is a crooked, prattling fool, but he’s dangerous because he treats even truth as an enemy that must be defeated. Like the raging punks in Shakespeare’s time, he’s incapable of walking away from any fight. His egotistical needs are seared so deeply in his soul that he’d rather destroy our nation than accept defeat. He should be careful, because once his mob starts pointing guns at our government, they may find a lot more guns pointing back.

The slave oligarchs of the 1850s believed that the United States military wouldn’t fight to preserve the Union. They were dead wrong. As a result, nearly half a million Americans died in our first Civil War. Sooner or later, today’s insurrectionists may discover that they aren’t the only Americans who know how to use guns. They should take warning not to make the same mistake that their great-grandparents made. If they’re foolish enough to start another civil war, expect our duly elected government to finish it, and them.

Rev. Robert Plaisted is a retired United Methodist clergyman, formerly of Bridgton, now residing in Bath.

Gardens hold beauty & food

(Continued from Page 1B) next few entries of “Down the Garden Path” will include basic information about plants for each of the growing seasons.

Following is information about plants that will bloom in the spring. I have chosen to include plants that are listed on the application for the Certified Pollinator-Friendly Garden that has been designed by the Maine Cooperative Extension. For more information about this project you can visit the website https://extension.umaine.edu/gardening/pollinator-garden-certification/application/ • Common name: Doll’s eyes/White baneberry Botanical Name: Actaea pachypoda Color of bloom: White flower clusters and white fruits (fruits are toxic to humans) Height: up to 2 feet Growing condition: part shade to full shade • Common name: Red baneberry Botanical name: Actaea rubra Color of bloom: White flowers and red fruits (toxic to humans) Height: up to 2 feet Growing condition: shade • Common name: Nodding onion

Letters

xenophobia IQ decelerator railing on about $4 per gallon gasoline, current inflation indices, presidential popularity polling indices, nativist “border” tropes, and a word salad he obviously knows not a damn thing about, but somehow seeks to impress upon passers-by in automobiles on their way to, or returning from the dump, maybe looking to score some Ivermectin at the local hardware stores.

Jeez! One cannot but wonder why Lopez isn’t making nearly such a squawk about lawless anti-vax, Anglo-Saxon bridge-blockading truckers poised on the northern border hurting “supply chains” and the economies of the United States and Canada alike.

Jon St. Laurent North Bridgton

(Continued from Page 3B) about undocumented immigrants ready to “infest” or “invade” the nation. Former guy’s administration had actually established a task force charged with “denaturalizing” citizens who may have lied on their immigration applications, thereby undercutting every naturalized citizen’s expectation of permanence, Melania’s family excluded, of course. It has also sought to require respondents to the 2020 census to note whether they are citizens; had this change been implemented, it would likely have resulted in an undercount of immigrants because many would’ve been too frightened to declare their status, the very intention.

Now comes in the cavalry, heroically led by “Master Cylinder” — remember the “Rocky and Bullwinkle To The Editor: Rev. Robert Plaisted’s colShow?” — local businessman Mark Lopez and his private- umn is named “Independent Idaho digital doo-dad roadside Thought.” Truth in packaging

What is he thinking?

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Botanical name: Allium cernum Color of bloom: pink Height: up to 16 inches Growing condition: sun to part shade • Common name: Canadian anemone Botanical name: Anemone canadensis Color of bloom: white Height: up to 12 inches Growing condition: partial to full sun • Common name: Pussytoes Botanical name: Antennaria plantaginifolia Color of bloom: white Height: up to 12 inches Growing condition: sun to part shade • Common name: Red Columbine Botanical name: Aquilegia canadensis Color of bloom: red Height: up to 1-2 feet Growing condition: sun to part shade • Common name: Wild sarsaparilla Botanical name: Aralia nudicaulis GARDENS, Page 8B begs the question, “Of what exactly is Rev. Plaisted’s socalled thought independent?”

His recent piece reveals an independence of many, many things.

To start, we can know that Rev. Thinker’s thinking is independent of knowledge of words’ etymological histories. In the days of Thomas Jefferson, he tells us, the English word man exclusively carried the meaning male. Consequently, “all males are created equal” was universally understood. (Moreover, only “white males!”)

Rev. Plaisted’s thinking is also independent of understanding Constitutional law. In his tutorial on America’s history of racism and misogyny, he misconstrues the nature of its 3/5 provision that weakened the slave states’ influence in the new Congress.

The whole point of his piece is that “America’s long slog

toward a more perfect union has been stopped dead and is in danger of reversing?” Really?

Oddly, nowhere in his piece does he give an example of this threat. Apparently, the Reverend’s independent thinking requires no evidence. It demands only that he expose The Oppressor’s identity: “White Supremacist Christian Patriarchy!” Sigh. Clearly, Rev. Plaisted’s so-called thinking is not independent of old, tired, garden-variety Leftism.

Readers always see his shallow pronouncements as independent of a deep understanding of Western Civilization’s foundations or, for that matter, of any gratitude for the blessings of liberty inherited from previous generations at their great cost. Can’t The News find for us an insightful columnist who lives in the real world?

Mark Walker Naples

Calendar of Events Thursday, February 17 Rotary guest speaker, 7:30 a.m. via Zoom, Homer Pence, a long-time resident of Bridgton, has played a significant role with the Senior College since its founding in 2000. The conversation, “Senior College of Bridgton, Maine.” For access via Zoom, contact gszoksbox@gmail.com.

Sunday, February 13 Embracing Trees Snowshoe Hike, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., sponsored by the Greater Lovell Land Trust.

Dress appropriately for this slow-speed hike as we fall in love with trees all over again. Registration required: leigh.hayes@gllt.org History of Pleasant Mountain, 1 p.m., Bridgton Community Center, presented by Mike Davis of the Bridgton Historical Society.

Snow date, Feb. 20. The program is open to the public and donations are accepted. For more information and to RSVP, please contact BHS at 207-647-3699.

Saturday, February 19 Become a Rider. The American Legion Riders Chapter 67 in Bridgton will hold an informational meeting with the location still to be determined.

This meeting is open to anyone interested in becoming a Legion Rider. Any questions, feel free to call Chapter 67 Director Bill O’Neil at 207-595-1172.

The time and location will be posted on the Riders’ Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100074772035355’ 2022 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Winter Carnival, Highland Lake Beach, hot air balloon walk-through (2 to 5 p.m.), kids’ ice fishing derby (9 a.m., registration at 8 a.m.), snowmanmaking contest (11 a.m.), scavenger hunt, chili contest (1 to 3 p.m.), juggler (11 a.m.), Ice Bar, horse & carriage rides (11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), Freezing for a Reason (Harvest Hills Animal Shelter benefit, 1 p.m.), fireworks (6 p.m.).

Texas Hold’em Tournament. The Harrison Lions Club will hold their Texas Hold’em Tournament at the Lions’ Den, located in the back of the Block Building on Main Street in Harrison. There will be a $60 entry fee. Doors will open at 12 p.m. with a start time of 1 p.m. Please bring your masks.

Tuesday, February 22 Mammal Tracking 101: Meet the Feet, 5 to 6 p.m.

Join GLLT Education Director and Maine Master Naturalist Leigh Macmillen Hayes for a remote introductory program to some of the nuances of tracking mammals with whom we share the western Maine woods. Registration required for this remote program: leigh.hayes@gllt.org Wednesday, February 23 Join Maine Adaptive in partnership with Loon Echo Land Trust for a snowshoe and adaptive mountain bike (fat bikes) demonstration

at Peabody-Fitch Woods in Bridgton from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be opportunities to snowshoe out on the trails in small groups and Maine Adaptive will bring some other adaptive equipment such as the Nordic slider, Altai HOC skis, and foot-powered fat trike for participants to try.

All individuals who are eligible for Maine Adaptive programs are invited to participate free of charge. Visit maineadaptive.org/participate. For more information about Peabody-Fitch Woods, visit lelt.org/pfw.

For more information and to register for this event, e-mail info@maineadaptive.org.

Thursday, February 24 Community Kettle. The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club will host a Drive-Through Community Kettle at the Bridgton Community Center on Depot Street in Bridgton from 4 to 5 p.m. or until the food runs out. Everyone is welcome. Menu: Chili and cornbread, mixed greens salad and homemade cookies.

Author to speak. 7 p.m. via Zoom, the Hobbs Speakers Series will feature Kerri Arsenault, the award-winning author of “Mill Town: Reckoning with What Remains.” To join this free event, visit www.hobbslibrary.org and click on the Zoom link.

Saturday, February 26 PCV rapid testing for COVID will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot Street, Bridgton. The rapid PCR COVID test will be administered for free. Available to anyone. First come, first served. However, please don’t come if you are ill.

The event is hosted at the Bridgton Community Center, pulled together by Rotarian and Health Officer Cathy Pinkham, and administered by CrossRoads out of Saco.

Community Supper. The Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ is once again hosting its annual “Free Community Supper” with two separate seatings — 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., featuring baked turkey, potatoes, vegetables, rolls and homemade desserts. Bring the whole family! Adults eat for $10 and children (ages 8 and under) eat for $5. The church is located at 941 Meadow Road in Casco.

For more information, call 207-627-4282.

Saturday, March 5 Texas Hold’em will be held at the Jackson-Silver Post 68, 595 Gore Road in Locke Mills. Doors open at 11 a.m., games begin at 1 p.m. $50 buy-in, high hand option. BYOB (anyone under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). Beverages and meals available. For more information, call the Legion Office at 875-2375.

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Country Living

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Affordable Internet

U.S. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) is calling attention to the new Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and urging Mainers to check if they qualify for the new program’s monthly discounts on internet service.

The ACP, created through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to be permanent iteration of the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program, provides economically vulnerable households with a discount on their monthly internet bills.

In addition, the ACP expands eligibility criteria, increases the consumer protections in the program, and is designed to serve a longer period once the COVID-19 pandemic ends.

“The pandemic exposed how wide the digital divide is in this country. Thanks to the ROTARIANS Joe Barth and Aaron Hagan pictured during clean-up after Rotary’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which Holiday Community Kettle.

I proudly supported, Mainers struggling to afford internet service will have access to this vital support through the pandemic and beyond,” said Congresswoman Pingree. “If you’re a Mainer who needs help with the cost of your monthly Internet bill, I urge you to see if you qualify for this program.”

The new ACP provides:

Rotary Club to host Community Kettle Drive-Through Kettle on February 24

Area Birth

School (young Rotarians), Rotarians and Friends of Rotary will be assisting with food preparation, serving and clean up.

If you would like to help at this community event, contact the Rotary Club at LakeRegionRotary@gmail. com.

For more information about the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club and its activities, check the website at https://lakeregionrotary. com or the Facebook Page.

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CASCO — The Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ is once again hosting its annual “Free Community Supper” on Saturday, Feb. 26. There will be two separate seatings — 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

This month’s dinner will feature baked turkey, potatoes, vegetables, rolls and homemade desserts. Bring the whole family! Adults eat for $10 and children (ages 8 and under) eat for $5. The church is located at 941 Meadow Road in Casco. For more information, call 207-627-4282.

Naples/Casco/Raymond

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HARRISON — The Harrison Lions Club will hold their Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 19 at the Lions’ Den, located in the back of the Block Building on Main Street in Harrison.

There will be a $60 entry fee. Doors will open at 12 p.m. with a start time of 1 p.m.

Please bring your masks. Great food and refreshments will be available. Proceeds will be used to support the Harrison Food Bank and college scholarships.

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Sun. Noon to 5 p.m.

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Ezekiel George Menezes, son of MacKenzie and Leah Menezes of South Paris, was born on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 at Stephen’s Memorial Hospital in Norway. Ezekiel weighed 5 pounds, 5.8 ounces.

Maternal grandparents: Vicky and Tim Libby of South Paris.

Paternal grandparents: Deborah and George Menezes of South Paris.

24 from 4 to 5 p.m. or until the food runs out. Rotarian and chef, Nicholas Orgo of MANE Catering and Stella’s on the Square, will be preparing this meal with Rotary helpers. Everyone is welcome.

Menu: Chili and cornbread, mixed greens salad and homemade cookies.

The meal is free to the public. Donations are gratefully accepted.

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The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club will host a Drive-Through Community Kettle at the Bridgton Community Center on Depot Street in Bridgton on Thursday, Feb.

• Up to a $30/month discount on the monthly cost of internet service • Up to a $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands • A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a copayment of more than $10 but less than $50) The ACP replaces the EBB, a $3.2 billion program that was created in the COVID relief measures enacted in December 2020 to give struggling families a discount on their monthly Internet bills during the pandemic. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which was signed into law in November, included $14.2 billion to create the ACP, expanding and extending the program’s relief.

Households already enrolled in EBB as of Dec. 31, 2021, are able to transition into the ACP beginning on March 1, 2022, if they continue to meet eligibility criteria for the new program. Eligible households not already enrolled in the EBB can enroll in the new ACP by contacting their internet service provider and asking to sign up, and they can learn more — including whether they qualify — by visiting https://www.fcc. gov/acp.

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LOVELL SPEAKER Series Welcomes Kerri Arsenault, Author of Mill Town. a consortium of more than 60 Maine libraries that share resources.”

To join this free event, visit www.hobbslibrary.org and click on the Zoom link.

For a phone link or queries, contact the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library at 207-925- 3177. The Hobbs Library Speaker Series is supported in part by a generous contribution from Norway Savings Bank.

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is open every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. All are welcome.

Tuesdays Harrison Food Bank, 12 to 6 p.m., located at the Harrison Food Bank, Ronald G. St. John Community Center located at 176 Waterford Road in Harrison. Telephone: 207647-3384.

Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., former Methodist Church building, Main Street.

Naples Food Pantry, 10 to 11:30 a.m., located at the Naples United Methodist Chuck; open to Naples residents, distribution is drivethru.

Tai Chi Maine at the Bridgton Town Hall on North High Street at 10 a.m.

All participants are asked to wear masks. For more information, go to the Tai Chi Maine website or e-mail Taichiinmaine@gmail.com CLOSED AT THIS TIME, Jeannette’s Closet, 9 to 11 a.m., First Congregational Church, South High Street, Bridgton.

Caregiver Support Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m., MWV Adult Day Center, 987 East Main Street, Center Conway, N.H. This support group offers education, support and coping

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HELP WANTED

LAKE REGION TV — is looking for a part-time cameraperson.

LRTV pays an hourly wage as well as mileage and paid training. Applicant much have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and are available to work week nights.

Please e-mail letter of interest to info@lakeregiontv.org. FMI call 207-647-8044 ask for Chris. 4t5

MSAD72 SCHOOL DISTRICT ­­­— (EOE) in Fryeburg, Maine has immediate openings for the following positions: Payroll Specialist, Custodians, Bus Drivers, Substitutes. Visit www.msad72.org, call 207-935-2600 or pick up an application today at Door #10, 25 Molly Ockett Drive, Fryeburg, ME tf5 FUTURE LEADERS WANTED — Q-Team Tree Service in Naples.

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FRYEBURG ACADEMY Is seeking the following position:

Part-time Drivers (no CDL required)

To apply go to https://www.fryeburgacademy.org/about/employment

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To apply go to https://www.fryeburgacademy.org/about/employment

IF YOU NEED ANYTHING ­— cleaned up or cleaned out, my trailer is 7x12. Call Chuck’s Maintenance 743-9889.

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ROOMS FOR RENT ­— in Casco, Maine. Call Everett Blakelund at 978-502-9019 for all questions/ showings.

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Also Subcontracting Crews Framing, Siding, Roofing Local job sites – good pay

Henry’s Concrete Construction

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Part-time 30 hours per week (M-F) This fantastic employment opportunity includes administrative and clerical support responsibilities to the Town Manager, Town Clerk, and Finance Director, under the direction of the Assistant Town Manager. This position has primary responsibility for customer service interactions and handles a wide range of customer transactions utilizing multiple different financial and administrative software programs. The ideal candidate is either a Maine Notary Public or has the ability to become one, another skillset used daily to serve the Harrison community.

Please see the Town of Harrison website: (www. harrisonmaine.org) for a full description of Primary Essential Duties and Knowledge/Skills/Experience requirements. Also, a pre-requisite to serve in this job is the ability to pass a full criminal and motor vehicle background check.

is looking to hire for a few positions: concrete laborer, concrete floor finisher, and Class B boom truck operator.

Please DO NOT respond if you: are unable to set your alarm, text out sick once a week, have to find a ride to work, or think checking social media every five minutes is part of your daily tasks.

DO REPLY if you are a dependable hard worker that doesn’t whine, is able to be part of a team that provides quality work, you don’t mind working 50+ hours a week earning great pay, staying fit and getting a great tan and have a never give up attitude.

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Please call or text 207-557-2801

Green Firewood $225 per Cord Minimum two cords for delivery.

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$5 FOR TATTERED — U.S. Flag when purchasing new U.S. Flag 3’x5’ or larger. Maine Flag & Banner, Windham, 893-0339. tf46

DENMARK HOUSE PAINTING — Since 1980. Interior and exterior painting. Free estimates. Call John Mathews 452-2781. tf40x

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Accepting applications for new vendors until March 15

E-mail: cnewell@harrisonmaine.org

LITTLE GUYS FIREWOOD — Cut, split, delivered. Prompt delivery. 603-960-2537 or 9356302. Fryeburg area $210 cord, over 20 miles add $10.

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639 Roosevelt Trail, Rt. 302, Naples • Supermarket Hours Sun.-Sat • 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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

Most parts 2 days. Good used cars.

Ovide’s Used Cars, Inc., Rte. 302 Bridg­ton, 207-647-5477. tf30

Carpenters & Helpers

-Environmental Education Intern, OLRC -Learning Support Center Tutor -Physics Teacher -Therapeutic Counselor / School Social Worker

Interested parties should apply in writing with application, resume and cover letter by February 18, 2022 to: Cass Newell Assistant Town Manager P.O. Box 300, Harrison, Maine 04040

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LOOKING FOR — Interior painting jobs for 2021/2022 season. Fully-insured. Free estimates. 34 years experience. Dirigo Custom Painting. 743-9889.

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HELP WANTED

Is seeking the following positions for the immediate school year:

JOB OPPORTUNITY:

Ask for David Allenson 207-693-3988

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VEHICLES FOR SALE

D&G SNOWMOBILERS — Discount. New and used parts. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Closed Wednesdays.

Masks required. Harrison. 5832312.

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The Umbrella Factory Supermarket

Full & Part-time Positions Available

Wednesday and Saturday of each month.

Family Caregiver Support Group, second Wednesday of each month, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Bridgton Community Center (15 Depot Street), confidentiality respected, sponsored by Southern Maine Agency on Aging; tel. 647-3116.

Sweden Food Pantry, open the first and third Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shoppers must wear a mask. For a To-Go box, call 647-5735 the Monday before pantry. The pantry is in the basement of the Sweden Community Church, 137 Bridgton Road, near Sweden’s Four Corners (intersection of Route 93 and Waterford Road).

Thursdays Tai Chi Maine at the Bridgton Town Hall on North High Street at 10 a.m.

All participants are asked to wear masks. For more information, go to the Tai Chi Maine website or e-mail Taichiinmaine@gmail.com NA (Narcotics Anonymous), 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lake Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Drive, Suite E (located behind the

WORK WANTED

DRIED FIREWOOD — Dried twelve months. Selling seasoned hardwood year-round. One cord $300, cut, split, delivered. Call 207-595-5029; 207-583-4113. maineseasonedfirewood.com 52t31x

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Ingredients 3/4 cup ground coffee, regular or decaffeinated 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish 5 cups water 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup chocolate syrup 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Cinnamon sticks, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, optional, garnish Add the coffee grounds and cinnamon to the filter basket of your coffee pot.

Then add the 5 cups of water PREMIUM HARDWOOD MIX to the pot and brew as you SEASONED: GREEN: $225/cord normally would. $ While the coffee is brewSEMI-SEASONED: SUPPLY IS LIMITED, ORDER NOW! ing, bring the milk, heavy DELIVERED TO MAINE ONLY $275/cord cream, chocolate syrup, and GREEN: 2 cord minimum brown sugar to a gentle sim$ mer in a small saucepan.

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skills for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s or Related Disorders. Pre-arranged car is available for the family member while the caregiver attends the meeting. For more information, call 603-356-4980 or online at mwvadultdaycenter. org.

Al-anon, 5 to 6 p.m., Lake Region Recovery Center, www.lrrcbridgton.org Wednesdays Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., at Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, no charge.

Morning Coffee, 9 to 11 a.m., American Legion Post 67, 25 Depot Street, Bridgton.

Stop by and have a coffee on us, and see what has been happening with the American Legion. All are welcome!

SUSPENDED UNTIL MARCH 14, Chair Yoga (presented by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine) at Caswell Conservancy Center (42 Main Street) in Harrison with Susan Kane from 11 a.m. to noon. Open to public ($10), free to cancer patients and their caregivers. No registration required.

Thrift Shop at the Lovell United Church of Christ (1174 Main Street), open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; $2 bag sale on the last

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By Nancy Tripp Bridgton Farmers’ Market It is February, real winter is here and there are many fun activities to do outdoors in the chilly winter weather. Skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing, ice fishing and going for a ride on your sled, motorized or propelled by gravity down a hill with the kiddos. Maybe you are going to jump in Highland Lake Saturday and Freeze for the BEST of reasons!

Whatever you do, when you come back indoors, have a warm cup of hot cocoa, hot cider or heck, get yourself some Maine Morning Micro Roasters coffee at the Bridgton Winter Farmers Market and brew up a very special batch of Mexican coffee for family and friends. It is very special and oh so delicious!

A great way to warm up!

Saturday we will be offering some special treats at the Bridgton Winter Farmers Market to celebrate Bridgton’s Winter Carnival so stop by and see what we have to offer.

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Mondays-Fridays AA Bridgton New Day Group, 12 to 1 p.m., Lake Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Drive, Suite E (located behind the old hospital using a private entrance, 8038707, www.lrrcbridgton.org Mondays Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., at Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, no charge.

Knitting Group meets at the Caswell Conservancy Center in Harrison from 1 to 3 p.m. All levels of knitting are welcome.

Stamping Up Class at the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, Norway, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Space limited, masks required, materials provided. Sign up at info@ crcofwm.org SUSPENDED UNTIL MARCH 14, Chair Yoga (presented by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine) at Caswell Conservancy Center (42 Main Street) in Harrison with Susan Kane from 11 a.m. to noon. Open to public ($10), free to cancer patients and their caregivers. No registration required.

Jigsaw Puzzle Library, North Waterford Church (Route 35), the lending library

The Town of Harrison provides is an equal opportunity employer.

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10' x 20' Unit – $125/mo.

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LOVELL — What happens to towns and communities when long-term employers move on? On Thursday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. via Zoom, the Hobbs Speakers Series will feature Kerri Arsenault, the award-winning author of Mill Town: Reckoning with What Remains.”

Born in Rumford, Kerri is a book critic, teacher, contributing editor at Orion magazine and currently an associate at the Mahindra Humanities Center at Harvard. She is the 2020 nonfiction winner of the Maine Literary Award and received the 2021 Rachel Carson Environment Book Award.

The Portland Press Herald says, “Mill Town is a riveting account of dreams denied and assumptions betrayed, a timely and timeless portrait of working-class life.” It was also one of the top 10 nonfiction books “checked out the most times in 2021 through the state’s Minerva system,

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Continuations

Update: Man’s search for meaning Gardens hold

By Cynthia Hoeh Stancioff Guest Columnist I recently read in the New York Times that there is increasing acknowledgement by the psychotherapeutic community of a condition characterized as “climate anxiety.” I’ve been wondering how long it would be until this became a diagnosis, and how many besides me suffer from it.

The article observed that, “many leaders in mental health maintain that anxiety over climate change is no different, clinically, from anxiety caused by other societal threats, like terrorism or school shootings.” Really!

While to a certain extent anxiety is anxiety, I’d say anxiety about these other “societal threats” is probably largely a panic reaction based on a misunderstanding of the statistical odds of actually being affected personally by an incident of, say, terrorism, high-jacking, or mass shooting.

With the climate situation, the anxiety is based more on an understanding of the odds of the planet becoming uninhabitable if we humans do not change course in time. To my mind, it’s a perfectly reasonable anxiety, and arguably more a sign of sanity than insan-

ity. (The recent film Don’t Look Up illustrates this, a light-hearted but intense farce about society’s reaction to things they don’t want to believe.)

Even nuclear war, the other threat to life on earth as we know it, is not as anxiety-provoking for me, though perhaps it should be. It’s just that there aren’t data showing the daily increase in the likelihood of all-out nuclear exchange if certain science-based remedial actions aren’t taken more or less immediately.

Climate anxiety, I say, reflects the first step toward contemporary sanity. A significant percentage of the population has actively refused to accept that there is a crisis going on and that immediate action can avert at least some of it. Those who, on the other hand, let this reality into their consciousness do encounter fear and horror, and often a feeling of helplessness.

Since it is scientifically documented that society’s greenhouse gas emissions have set in motion detrimental changes in the Earth’s biosphere that will continue for hundreds of years even if we stopped on a dime today, well — yes, it is horrible, scary, and so huge that the individual is helpless to single-handedly

Earth Notes

“Earth Notes” is an outgrowth of a deep ecology discussion group. Writers reflect a delight in, and concern for, the earth and are individually responsible for opinions and information.

Community members are invited to submit articles.

turn it around.

The more “climate-savvy” therapists that were described in the New York Times article tend toward approaches like managing panic attacks, focusing on positive relationships with nature, recognizing that climate change isn’t the responsibility of individuals, and understanding that one’s grandchildren will still see some days with nice weather. One therapist invokes Viktor Frankl, the concentration camp survivor whose classic Man’s Search for Meaning maintained that no matter how dreadful life can be, we can all choose to give each day a bit of something positive.

This seems like nice, helpful advice to those struggling with paralyzing despair that renders them unable to function at all. I am pleased that antidepressants were not suggested as the therapy of choice, to numb the pain. But, I think even these climate-crisis-

Bird Watch: Flocks of Little Birds

(Continued from Page 1B) Birds who live in the far north in winter have to be tough to tolerate the cold, and according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Pine Siskins can add 50 percent more body fat than Goldfinches or Common Redpolls, which allows them to survive extremely low subzero temperatures for hours.

They can also store food in their crop, equal to as much

as 10 percent of their body weight, to be digested when the temperature drops and they need the extra calories.

They have learned to be aggressive to get their share of food, a trait they sometimes show on our feeders. Years ago, a sizeable flock of little birds in our yard might typically have been Pine Siskins, but so far this season we have seen only one or two of them.

Sadly, according to data from Partners in Flight, the species has suffered an 80% decline since 1970.

There is still time this winter to watch for winter species, and it is also time to listen for new sounds.

Chickadees are beginning to sing their spring song, a sweet Deee-deee, that goes from high to low, and we have heard our neighborhood Cardinal singing a very pretty song with his clear whistle sound. This is a good time to listen to birds, but also to Macdonald Motor Building) keep binoculars handy, and to at 4 Nulty Street and runs get a good look at individuals every Saturday from 9 a.m. in those flocks of little birds. to noon, now through April 17. BFM is now accepting applications for new members wishing to join the Bridgton Farmers Market for the summer season.

Applications will be accepted until March 15. Contact BFM at the e-mail address below.

For a full list of vendors and information on ordering from vendors visit BFM at https://www.facebook.com/ BridgtonFarmersMarket/ or contact BFM at bridgtonfarmersmarket.me@gmail. com BFM will not be accepting credit cards or EBT for the month of February.

Mexican Coffee

(Continued from Page 7B) heat so you don’t burn the mixture.

Remove from the heat and add the brewed coffee to the milk mixture. Whisk in the vanilla extract.

Divide the coffee among 4 cups and top with whipped cream and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or chocolate shavings, and add a cinnamon stick, if desired.

You can also turn this into a cocktail by adding a couple of ounces of Kahlua and a couple of ounces of tequila to warm yourself up after a full moon ski with friends. BOlé!

The Bridgton Farmers’ Market is located at The All Roads Hub (the old

apprehending professionals are missing something about how we as little individuals can benefit our traumatized brains.

Greta Thunberg, famous young activist, truly was paralyzed with despair before she started her vigils. Her work illustrates that the best way to reduce anxiety is to take meaningful action. Countless organizations are working on policy and programs large enough to move the needle (Citizens Climate Lobby is one such). Working with one of them allows your small personal contribution to be multiplied immeasurably. Bringing your own personal strengths to a group effort can be really empowering. It also provides you with camaraderie and energy.

Action multiplies hope and it dissipates anxiety and helplessness. It also addresses the real problem, which is an actual, real-life climate crisis. So, to all emergent climate anxiety therapists — please consider this prescription: Act!

beauty & food

(Continued from Page 5B) Color of bloom: white flowers/ blue-black berries Height: up to 1-2 feet Growing condition: shade • Common name: Jack-in-the-Pulpit Botanical name: Arisaema triphyllum Color of bloom: green or purple with red berries in the fall Height: up to 18 inches Growing condition: part sun to shade • Common name: Goat’s beard Botanical name: Aruncus dioicus Color of bloom: cream Height: up to 4-6 feet tall Growing condition: partial to full sun • Common name: Canada wild ginger Botanical name: Asarun canadense Color of bloom: heart-shaped green leaves that cover maroon berries Height: up to 6 inches Growing condition: full shade • Common name: Blue cohosh Botanical name: Caulophyllum thalictroides Color of bloom: blue/purple berries (not for human consumption) Height: up to 2 feet Growing condition: partial sun to shade • Common name: Marsh marigold Botanical name: Caltha palustris Color of bloom: yellow Height: up to 2 feet Growing condition: full sun to full shade Please note that there are approximately 36 more plants that I will outline for the spring bloom times. Next will come a list of summer blooming plants and then fall blooming plants.

While we continue to sled, snowshoe, and ski, Punxsutawney Phil and all his Maine cousins remain in hibernation dreaming of all the leafy greens, grasses, fruits, vegetables, and flowers that we are growing for them. I did find a listing of plants that groundhogs apparently do not include on their menu. The list can be found on the website for The Cornell Cooperative Extension at: http://ccecolumbiagreene. org/gardening/groundhog-resistant-plants. I must add more of those to my gardens!

Weekly Schedule

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old hospital using a private entrance, 803-8707, www. lrrcbridgton.org Fridays SUSPENDED UNTIL MAY Coffee Call, 8 to 10 a.m., Caswell Conservancy Center (42 Main Street) in Harrison, pastries and donuts available, lots of hot coffee, stimulating conversations and time to share memories of time in the military and more.

Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., at Bridgton Town Hall, North

High Street, no charge.

Bridgton Easy Riders Snowmobile Club meets the second Friday of each month (next one Dec. 10) at the Bridgton Community Center (Depot Street); 6 p.m. potluck supper; meeting follows.

Saturdays Sebago Yoga classes on Saturday mornings at the Sebago Town Hall gym.

Sign up at www.sebagoyoga.com.

Thrift Shop at the Lovell United Church of Christ (1174 Main Street), open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; $2 bag sale on the last

Wednesday and Saturday of each month.

Painting classes for beginners and intermediates at 1 p.m. at the Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main Street, Harrison. Landscape techniques will be will taught and all materials will be provided. Cost is $20. Instructor: Sandra Kimball. Call 207-6935655 for upcoming subjects.

Sundays Ping Pong at the Bridgton Town Hall from 1 to 4 p.m.

All welcome. Equipment provided free! 4 tables! FMI 6472847.

LJG PAYROLL Full-service payroll – Direct deposit available.

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