February 24, 2022

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Serving Bridgton and the surrounding towns of Western Maine since 1870 Vol. 152, No. 8

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Sebago has full plate of quarry appeals

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer SEBAGO — Over the years, Richard Merritt has served on several municipal boards, but he’s never encountered what was before

him last Thursday night at the Sebago Town Hall.

“I’ve never had 12 appeals before, and I’ve been doing this for a long time. Maybe two or three — 12 is a lot… overwhelming,” said Merritt,

who is chairman of Sebago’s Zoning Board of Appeals.

The appeals regard the Sebago Planning Board’s decision to approve a new quarry off Route 11 by Gorham Sand & Gravel

at its Dec. 14, 2021 meeting. The town enacted in November a 180-day moratorium on mines, gravel pits and quarries, declaring the existing land use ordinance fails to adequately address

or regulate quarry operations.

Project opponents raised concerns regarding potential groundwater contamination, road damage, noise from blasting and truck travel, and dust pollution.

Gorham Sand & Gravel purchased the 200-acre site last April. GSG officials said the company checked with the town to be sure the use was allowed in that zone — the Village District. Ten acres would be used for quarry operations at one time, with a total of 42 acres being used over the life of the project, GSG officials said. GSG filed

a Major Site Plan application with the Sebago Planning Board in late August 2021 With the moratorium in place, the administrative appeal process is set to begin.

The list includes 12 appellants, with eight different attorneys also involved.

Not knowing how long it will take to hear each appeal, the board decided to allocate two hours each night to hear cases. Merritt spent most of Thursday’s meeting trying to match up hearing dates to appellants’ schedules. There will be six meetings with the APPEALS, Page 6A

Town honors two ‘Rock Stars’

Dip proves big splash for Shelter PERFECT DAY FOR A DIP? — For some of the 74 jumpers at Saturday’s Freezing for a Reason polar dip to benefit Harvest Hills Animal Shelter in Fryeburg, they felt the waters at Highland Lake in Bridgton “wasn’t too bad,” while others’ facial expressions told another story. The event raised $18,000 for the shelter, and included seven non-jumpers who also collected money for the Harvest Hills. The following honors went to: Team Spirit Award to True North Veterinary Hospital of Bartlett, N.H.; Team to raise the most and jumped, Sportsman’s Kitchen and Keg of Sebago; Adult (18plus) to raise the most and jumped, Laurie Ramsay of Fryeburg; Young Adult (13-18) to raise the most and jumped, Kate Rose of Naples; Child (up to 12) to raise the most and jumped, Dani Pelkie of Fryeburg; Non-Jumper to raise the most money, Julie Burnell of West Baldwin.

At the conclusion of the event, MC Dan Harden issued a challenge — if pledges of $10,000 could be collected, he and Shelter Executive Director Joan McBurnie would be amongst those jumpers in 2023. Harden might have a little convincing to do, since his counterpart seemed slightly non-committal when the challenge was issued. Stay tuned.

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Designer lands national honor

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Like many young couples, Cody and Hannah Guilford decided to stop tossing money away for on a rent, and instead, invested in a fixerupper.

They bought a home in 2016 that needed of some tender-loving care and renovation. That move lead the couple down an unexpected path. They discovered a “new found love” for home renovation, construction and interior design.

In 2018, the Guilfords sold their first house, and have since invested in a home built for themselves while searching for the next home they can put some heart, and hard work in to.

“Through this whole journey, they realized their potential to help others make their homes and living spaces somewhere

fresh, new, and finished, and have begun marketing their abilities to transform a space.”

Cody’s carpentry skills and Hannah’s flare for interior design ultimately lead to the creation of Heart and Hammer Homes in Fryeburg. Recently, Hannah was recognized as one of the “outstanding young professionals” in National Kitchen & Bath Association’s “Thirty Under 30 Class of 2022.”

NKBA is a nonprofit trade group that promotes professionalism in the kitchen and bath industry.

The award is given to 30 different young professionals across the nation and Canada for “resilient and forward-thinking individuals in the kitchen and bath industry that are viewed as the future of the industry.”

As an honoree, Hannah went on an all-expense paid

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Scott Smith and Forrest Kollander likely don’t consider themselves “heroes,” therefore Public Services Director David Madsen will refer to the town employees simply as “rock stars.”

Madsen recognized the two Town of Bridgton workers at Tuesday’s Select Board meeting for their quick responses to recent fires.

Smith, a mechanic who is approaching 40-years of service, was called out to the Public Works garage in the middle of the night two weeks ago to service a plow truck. On his way to work, Smith spotted three-foot flames shooting out of a home’s chimney.

He stopped, woke up the home’s residents and helped them evacuate.

“That incredible,” Board Chairwoman Carmen Lone said. “At that time of night, I don’t know if I would recognize a fire.”

As foreman at the Transfer Station, Kollander went to the town garage at 4:30 a.m. one morning after a snowstorm to pick-up a truck to sand the Transfer Station lot. As he walked through the garage, flames shot through the hood of a new plow truck. Kollander called 9-1-1 and the truck was saved.

Right place, right time.

Both men received an ovation from town officials on a “job well done.”

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The rift started before the wedding date has even been set.

Some Naples residents would like to be able to turn a barn on a large parcel of property into a wedding barn and charge clients to hold events there. However, this activity is not allowed in the Rural District, where these privately-owned barns are located.

So, the Naples Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) has been devoting time to crafting an ordinance that would allow events like weddings, anniversaries, family reunions and retirement parties in renovated barns in the Rural District.

Recently, a resident turned in to the Naples town office a bonafide citizens’ petition, which will force a proposed events barns ordinance to be decided by the residents either by a ballot or at town meeting. Therefore, the voters are likely to be looking at two ordinances addressing private events in the rural district.

“Is everyone aware that a petition has been given to

the town, with the required number of signatures. We are going to end up in the situation no matter what: We are going to have competing items on the ballot,” Naples Chair Jim Grattelo said. “The petition is to have private events allowed in the rural district.”

“There are several items in the petition I actually agree with and are stricter than this ordinance. There are several items in the petition that weaken this proposal,” he said.

The petition was brought forward by James Willworth and Betsey Enright, according to Naples Town Manager John Hawley. It was deemed official by the town because it had at least 198 signatures, which is 10% of the total voters during the last gubernatorial election, Hawley said.

Willworth and Enright consulted with an attorney when they drew up the petition language, he said.

The petition did not specify whether the matter should go to the voters at the polls or at town meeting.

Grattelo talked about the BARNS, Page 6A

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Designer lands national honor (Continued from Page 1A) Featured on the NKBA website, Hannah said, “To design for a client is not much different than polishing stone to create a counter, for the roots of the design are already planted,” she says. “I just need to urge them which direction to grow.”

The News posted the following questions in a One on One interview with Hannah Guilford.

BN. How did you get your start in kitchen and bath design?

Hannah G. My husband and I had bought our first home when we were 20 and it was a fixer upper. We both had always had a passion for fixing stuff up and making it more functional and pretty, but this was our start in the industry. This transformation inspired us to leave our current jobs, turning our passion for fixing up our home into a career. We proceeded to purchase land and build a new construction home, this was a great chance for us to flex our design and carpentry skills and share them on social media, and was the start of establishing the style and skills that we offer here at Heart and

Where: 600 Main Street, Fryeburg Telephone: 207-256-3201 E-mail: heartandhammerhomes@gmail.com Website: https://heartandhammerhomes.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Goal: To help bring the heart back into your home, curating a space that best represents your style and your family’s lifestyle. We strive to create purposeful and impactful design decisions and to implement them with the best quality products and contractors within your budget.

We help our clients select flooring, cabinets, hardware, stone, tile, plumbing and lighting selections along with home decor to decorate your spaces all in house, or with local business partners.

“As a family-owned and operated business, we understand the importance of quality and trust, and we hope to be a local resource for not only your kitchen and bath remodeling products, but also for superior installation and service for years to come.”

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BN. What’s behind the business name, Heart and Hammer?

Hannan G. When Cody and I were building our first new construction home after having just flipped that first house, we were temporarily living in a cabin on my

parents’ property. One day, cuddled around the woodstove, I asked Cody what we should name this new company we were starting.

We kept coming up with fairly generic names such as Guilford Remodeling, but we didn’t feel as though any of them captured the

essence of who we were.

I spent hours researching company names, hoping to get inspiration, and it felt like everything was used up. Out of nowhere, I shouted at Cody, Heart and Hammer! He said, ‘No, I don’t like it, it sounds like an HGTV show.’ This started an argument because I knew inside this was it. I dragged him outside to the foundation of our home, where I picked up a hammer, handed him a chunk of ice I had found shaped like a heart, and made him take an obligatory first company photo with me.

Once he realized, I’m the hammer and he’s the heart, he agreed, the name was perfect. When we took the photo, he swapped out who held the hammer, because he thought that the carpenter should really be the one wielding the tools. In reality, Heart and Hammer Homes name is really a representation of what we plan is to provide to our clients, we put the heart back in the home (and the kitchen is the heart of the home) one hammer at a time.

BN. How do you approach designing a new kitchen or bath?

Hannah G. When

Cody and Hannah Guilford, owners of Heart and Hammer Homes of Fryeburg designing a new kitchen or ing to develop a design that bath, my process starts with “pops” for the customer? trying to figure out what Hannah G. The most feeling am I trying to cap- challenging aspect in tryture, or what element am ing to develop a design I trying to feature. Once I that “pops” for a client is figure that out, the rest all really helping them to see kind of falls into place. As my vision. Most of my cusan example, am I trying to tomers come to me because capture the mountain views they can’t visualize someand greenery? Or am I try- thing, and it’s my job to ing to capture the warm and create that vision for them. inviting feeling of an early Sometimes, my ideas are so 1900s colonial home, with outside of the box that it’s fresh baked bread in the hard to explain or draw out, wood cook stove? but in the end, I’ve never BN. What are the most designed a space someone challenging aspects in tryDESIGNER, Page 3A

Iconic Grandy Oats company reinvents itself HIRAM – GrandyOats has changed its name and longtime co-owner Aaron Anker has taken over ownership of the 43-year-old granola company, based out of a solar-powered, renovated schoolhouse in Hiram.

“I’m excited to announce substantial changes at our company,” said CEO Aaron Anker in a press release sent to The News last week.

“GrandyOats is now Grandy Organics; my longtime partner Nat Peirce has departed in order to pursue new adventures; and we’re beginning to unveil a line of compostable packaging.”

The company maintains a team of 32 employees,

many of whom have worked at GrandyOats for over a decade, producing roughly two million pounds of roasted nuts, trail mix and granola each year from a sustainably powered building capable of offsetting 145,000 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions annually.

Anker assumes full ownership of the iconic natural foods company as he prepares to head to the nation’s largest natural food show, Natural Products Expo West, which kicks off as a live event on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif.

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aging to our core retail customers,” said Anker. “For the last decade, we’ve been evolving as a brand, expanding our offerings to things like roasted nuts, trail mixes and our top selling grainfree granola line, Coconola.

It made sense to change our name to more accurately reflect our breadth, while giving us latitude to explore new possibilities.”

At EXPO West, Anker he will unveil the company’s new name and new branded trade show booth to its wide customer base, which includes thousands of independent natural foods stores and co-ops from across the country and some of the nation’s largest retailers, including Whole Foods, Hannaford, Wegmans, Market Basket, Publix,

Mom’s Organic Markets, and Sprouts.

A Return From COVID GrandyOats has long been a top-selling branded bulk provider at many of the nation’s independent natural food stores and largest grocery store chains. Yet, as retailers adjusted to a “touchless” pandemic world, closing down bulk food sections, the company took a financial hit. The Grandy team immediately sought ways to pivot to new business opportunities. They started selling more packed granolas; partnering with key online subscription box companies; increasing their food service distribution to the Midwest and the Southeast; and leaning into online direct-to-consumer sales.

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CHANGES — Aaron Anker, CEO of Grandy Organics, takes over ownership of the 43-year-old granola company based out of a solar-powered bakery in a renovated schoolhouse in Hiram.

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key way for the company to serve its loyal customers while testing new ideas, notes Anker. Last year, the company launched “The Grandy Pantry” as a way for customers to purchase organic ingredients and larger bulk sizes directly from the company’s website. At the same time, Grandy Organics Marketing Manager Evan Connolly headed up an effort to secure a sustainable packaging partner with the goal of offering products packed in compostable packaging.

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your business practices?

Hannah G. Business during the pandemic has been absolutely amazing, and I feel so grateful to say that we are flourishing. Now, more than ever, people are spending time at home and in the spaces that have the most impact on their lives, the kitchen.

With that influx in time spent at home, people are realizing how important it is to make that space the most functional, comfortable, and pleasing on the eye that they can, because this is where they work from home, where they host family, where memories are made.

BN. Regarding the award, how did that come about and what was your reaction to the selection?

Hannah G. The National Kitchen and Bath Association sends out an e-mail once a year inviting showrooms across the nation and Canada to volunteer a young professional (Under 30) that they think has made a major mark on the Kitchen and Bath industry, and is a prime example of innovation and success for the future. My company, along with many who received this e-mail, and my husband nominated me.

He had to fill out a long application explaining why he and our staff believe that I am a leading example of the future of the kitchen and bath business, and I was so lucky to be selected as one of the 30s out of over 500 applications.

BN. Finally, you mention a passion for flipping houses. When and how did that start? What do you enjoy about it? How many have you done?

Hannah G. Flipping houses all started with that purchase of our first house. We lived there for three years, sold it and built another with the profit, which we then sold and are now building our “dream” home. Somewhere in between all that, we remodeled over 100 homes and spaces, purchased another home to flip with an investor, flipped it, and are now restoring a historic home in Lovell. Follow its journey on Instagram at @restoring_218_main.

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University dining halls have also reopened, giving Grandy Organics access to its faithful audience of young, healthand-sustainability-minded consumers.

“The pandemic was really challenging for us, but looking back, we ended up forging even stronger relationships with our retail partners as a result,” says Anker. “We actually met more frequently with our retail customers, we collaborated more, we got creative, and we became a stronger company.”

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(Continued from Page 2A) Partnering with likeminded online retailers that specialize in minimizing food waste provided a huge lift for the company.

“These retailers had customers who were clamoring for healthy food, while our university and bulk business were shutting down or reducing capacity,” recounts Anker. “We had healthy bulk products at our fingertips that we could repack for them.”

Two years later, these partners remain core to the company’s business, providing new channels of opportunity and sales. Retail bulk sections have reopened, just as customers are seek-

(Continued from Page 2A) has complained about.

BN. Give me an example of one of your most difficult/challenging projects and how it unfolded?

Hannah G. We had a difficult kitchen in Bridgton, where it seemed like every wall we opened, there was some hidden surprise of faulty carpentry, wiring, or plumbing. These surprises are hard because since they are hidden in the walls you can never really estimate how much they will affect a budget or a design until you open up the wall and discover them.

We had already proposed a price based on a certain level of unforeseen factors, however, we had no idea they would be this great.

That type of conversation is the hardest conversation I can have with a client, but at the end of the day it’s the clear communication and ability to adapt that helped the rest of the project to continue without a hitch.

BN. Give me an example of a project you are most proud of.

Hannah G. A project that I am most proud of would be the basement remodel that I accomplished last summer, because it was the first time I pitched a color vision to a client that was a little outside of the box, and they went with my instincts, and it was published in a magazine after. If I’m being honest though, the projects that I am most proud of are actually the ones that I have in the works right now. I have recently been able to showcase my skill enough that I feel as though I am starting to work my way into a higher tier of clients who give me full creative reign in their spaces, and I’m now able to go from designing within the small scope of ideas they allow me to design within, to designing everything myself with full reign. Once I hit this point, it’s like the cap that was placed on my creativity popped off and some of my best work is starting to come out.

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Words up on town’s digital sign

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO— It is more than just a Welcome to Casco sign.

The digital sign provides a way of letting residents know what is going on in their community. It’s located near the Casco Fire Station and the Casco Town Hall, where it can easily be read from Meadow Road.

For about a year, it has been impossible to read because it has been broken.

Just last week, it was fixed.

Now, the sign is like a MAKING MESSAGES — The Town of Casco’s digital giant illuminated bulletin sign is operational after being broken for more than a board. It announces upcomyear.

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about thin ice, providing vital information to those who drive by it at all times of the day.

People are pleased.

“The feedback has been nothing but positive. People enjoy the increased communication,” according to Casco Town Manager Anthony “Tony” Ward.

“The old sign has been malfunctioning or not operational since my arrival in June 2021; and I was advised this was an ongoing issue,” Ward said.

Troubles with the digital sign started at the beginning of 2021.

“The repairs were not being made because of transportation problems.

Bridgton Police Department trapped on Portland Road.

2:04 p.m. Snowmobile crash; no injuries reported.

3:42 p.m. Loss of a LL Bean toboggan at Stevens Brook Elementary School property.

4:53 p.m. Report of lost wallet on Mountain Road.

Thursday, February 17 9:09 a.m. Service of court paperwork at White Mountain Way residence.

12:17 p.m. Vehicle parked illegally in a Church Street driveway; owner located nearby and asked to move the vehicle.

3:33 p.m. Citizen had a question regarding parking a snowmobile trailer on the roadway.

6:16 p.m. Man arrested at a Main Street location for violating conditions of release.

Friday, February 18 2:05 p.m. Report of suspicious male on North High Street; area checked but unable to locate subject.

2:54 p.m. Suspicious male approached a female multiple times on Portland Road despite being asked not to. Subject left the scene prior to the officer’s arrival.

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Manager Tony Ward has been on top of a lot things — issues going on. That was major one. Yes, there are things more important than an electronic sign. But, if you want to be up in the world as far as towns go, you need a digital sign,” Fernandes said.

“I looked at other towns and their signs are so professional,” she said. “I was so pleased to see that ours got replaced. It is so professional now.”

“It’s important because it is just another venue of sharing information quickly, for all to see and read.

You cannot read much with two pixels that is for sure,” she said.

The new sign has 6 mm pixels, according to Town Manager Ward.

The cost for the sign was $23,788.38, he said.

The cost included the sign, installation and software, he said. The money to pay for it was taken from the administration operating account, he said.

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These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, February 14 5:34 p.m. Driver stopped on Portland Road, summons issued for operating an unregistered motor vehicle.

Tuesday, February 15 6:29 a.m. Single vehicle crash at the intersection of Zion Hill Road and Harrison Road; no injuries reported.

7:39 a.m. Police responded to overdose medical emergency.

12:58 p.m. Mental health check on Middle Ridge Road; subject transported to the hospital.

9:21 p.m. Assist to United Ambulance at medical emergency on South High Street.

9:57 p.m. Ongoing dispute between neighbors at Sawyer Circle.

Wednesday, February 16 10:05 a.m. Complaint received regarding the height of a snowbank at intersection of South High Street and Ward Acres.

10:36 a.m. Dispute between neighbors at Sawyer Circle.

12:05 p.m. Child custody dispute at North High Street residence.

1:34 p.m. Two vehicle crash with one subject

The failure of the old sign company forced us to move forward with the purchasing of this new sign from Neokraft Signs.”

Casco Chair MaryVienessa Fernandes recalled the day she noticed it had been fixed.

“It was horrible for some time,” she began.

“Once we got the new sign in, I looked at it and I said, ‘That’s great.’ Then I said to myself, ‘Wait a minute.’ I backed up and parked the car. I stayed there. I read every frame,” Fernandes said.

“I read every single frame,” she repeated.

“We had been waiting so long,” she said. “When you think about the current supply and chain demand.

Everything takes time: to be shipped, to be mailed, to be Fed Exed, to be UPSed.” “I was tickled. I was pleased. It is so nice to visually see when things get done,” she said.

“We finally got it installed.

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Budget timeline in place (Continued from Page 4A) preparation process.

“Two things critical in budget in the governor’s report: First, revenue sharing is going to go up 5%. As of July 1, it will be up by the 5% level, which amounts to several thousand dollars,” according to Casco Town Manager Anthony Ward.

Secondly, the state is “going to complete 55% funding for local schools,” he said.

The state money will help the town reduce what it asks for in taxes during the next fiscal year, he said.

Ward reported on the state’s revenue-sharing on the same night that he announced the tentative schedule for budget workshops.

The first budget workshop is slated for March 21, which is a Monday, with another workshop the next day on Tuesday, March 22.

All the budget workshops have a start-time of 5:30 p.m. and will be held in the Casco Community Center.

“I have found that trying to do four or five consecutive days is too much,” he said.

It is better to “do two days, then take a break so you can absorb all the information,” he said.

Therefore, the first two meetings are held on consecutive nights. Then, the board takes a break for about a week. The second round of budget workshops is Monday, March 28 and Tuesday, March 29.

Ward designed the budget workshop schedule so that the selectmen could fit a follow-up meeting into the next two weeks and still be on track for annual town meeting in June.

Casco Chair MaryVienessa Fernades said that part of the budget-making process will be figuring out how American Rescue Plan Act fund can be spent and also saving for the future.

“We have our revaluation that is around the corner. We have Cumberland County changing from calendar year to the fiscal year and Cumberland County was offering several options to pay taxes,” she said.

“We also have some ARPA funds. We will go into more detail with that.

Maybe, we will use it to cover some ditching and culvert work so it doesn’t require taxpayers’ money,” Fernandes said.

“Then, we have the rest of our budget,” she said.

A request has been put out for volunteers to serve on the Casco Budget Advisory Committee. So far, two people have stepped forward, Ward said. Those two will remain unnamed until officially nominated to the budget committee, he said.

Fernandes said the committee was important to the town.

“I think one of our selectmen reiterated. He was spot on when he said there is nothing wrong with having a second set of eyes. The town’s seconds set of eyes is its residents,” she said.

The committee’s time commitment would be attending four workshops, and possibly a follow-up meeting.

Anyone who is interested in sitting on the Casco Budget Advisory Committee, can contact the town (207) 627-4515.

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — A building that was on track to be demolished on the town’s dime might get a Hail Mary reprieve.

The structure is located at 388 Roosevelt Trail. A few weeks ago, the Casco Board of Selectmen held a public hearing and determined that it was a dangerous building, and that it would be demolished.

A recent turn of events may leave the building

standing — at least for a while longer.

The mortgage holder contacted Casco Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) John Wiesemann, according to Casco Town Manager Tony Ward.

“They cannot go into it until the foreclosure is finalized, which is March 17. They want to do an assessment of the property to see if they can rehab it or can demo it,” Ward said.

“They are asking that

we don’t put out an RFP for a demolition until they have time to do this.”

This information was shared with the Casco board during its regular meeting on Tuesday night.

The board was fine with waiting to see if the mortgage holder will take-over the responsibility of the structure.

“We have been working on this for years now, what is another month,” Selectman Bob MacDonald said.

information to document the current status of highspeed broadband service in the eight towns including mapping and an analysis of where there are gaps in service.

The selected consultant will evaluate a variety of leading technologies and their ability to meet the Committee’s vision. The planning effort will yield an evaluation of various financial, organizational, and operational models that have proven success in similar rural situations.

The approaches evaluated will be supported with an estimation and analysis of cost of infrastructure and expected operating costs of viable alternatives. The data and analysis performed will enable the selected consultant to deliver a conceptual network design that will include an analysis

of financing alternatives, an estimation of revenues, including an estimate of the number of households that will be needed to subscribe to achieve financial sustainability.

The Eastern Slopes Regional Broadband (ESRB) Committee is comprised of the SAD 72 towns of Brownfield, Denmark, Fryeburg, Lovell, Stoneham, Stow, and Sweden, and Chatham, N.H. The coalition of towns has been awarded a $72,000 planning grant for developing fast and affordable broadband internet service.

In January 2022, the towns committed to a joint planning process.

Eastern Slopes Regional Broadband’s vision for broadband services is to have a broadband network that serves all residents, businesses, and visitors with competitive, reliable, and scalable service that meets the minimum requirements of 100/100 Mbps.

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Scenes from Bridgton’s Winter Carnival (Photos contributed by Ashleigh London Photography)

The Highland Lake Beach area in Bridgton was buzzing with activity during Saturday’s Winter Carnival. On the right, Nicholas Orgo of MANE Catering presents chili cook-off winner Erika Hellmer with prizes. Erika received 90 votes, 40 more than second place.

Request for proposal sought for Broadband Adoption Plan

The Eastern Slopes Regional Broadband (ESRB) Committee is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to determine need, feasibility and justification for a broadband solution serving the residents of the towns.

The desired outcome of this planning effort is to create a Broadband Adoption Plan that provides the region and each of the towns with accurate

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For Peirce, who as longtime head of production has literally overseen millions of batches of granola, the timing was right for a change.

“It’s been the honor of a lifetime to be at the helm of GrandyOats with Aaron for 22 years,” said Peirce.

“I could not be more proud of the work we’ve done to move organic granola, trail mixes, and nuts into the mainstream of American consciousness, and to model a sustainable way of doing business.”

The leadership team now includes Aaron Anker as CEO, Kyle Gaither as director of sales, Liz Bullis as HR and administration manager, and Tim O’Brien as director of operations. The company

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(Continued from Page 3A) In the meantime, the company is assessing the viability of rolling out compostable packaging options for other business channels.

“We are testing the feasibility of the packaging across all retailers,” said Anker.

Since it is made from cellulose, the company must ensure it holds up through nationwide distribution, and will maintain well on shelves.

“The packaging is pretty amazing and adds another dimension of sustainability that our customers and our employees can feel good about,” added Anker. “It can literally be composted in your backyard or commercially.”

Changes in Leadership As Anker takes over ownership of Grandy Organics and unveils the company’s new name and brand look, he looks with gratitude to the past.

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Full plate of appeals (Continued from Page 1A) Town of Sebago and Marie Brume and Michael Cyr leading off on March 10.

The hearings will be held at 6 p.m. at the Town Office.

Merritt encouraged the sharing of information at least a week before scheduled hearings. He asked all involved to leave e-mails with the board so a network of electronic communication could be created.

Town Attorney Tim Murphy noted that the hearings will be “de novo,” meaning the Board of Appeals will be “starting from scratch,” will take “fresh evidence” and “come to their own conclusion.” Murphy said the Board of Appeals will look at the Planning Board’s decision, as well.

The opening hearing involving the Town of Sebago is “a matter of law,” Merritt noted. The town’s appeal claims, “The Planning

Board erred as a matter of law in approving the property owner’s application for a Major Site Plan. The approval was in violation of a Moratorium Ordinance passed by the town at a special town meeting on Nov. 23, 2021. Pursuant to the Moratorium Ordinance, the Planning Board lacked the legal authority to approve the application.”

Attorney Murphy recommended on Dec. 14 that the Planning Board (PB) table the application while the moratorium is in effect.

Planners, however, voted 3-2 to proceed with a review of the application notwithstanding the moratorium.

Planners approved the project 3-1, one abstention to approve the application with conditions.

Also scheduled is Marie Brume and Michael Cyr. “We invested in our property based on the Comprehensive

Plan. Our investment will be directly compromised by the approval of mining, quarrying and extractive industries.

In addition to our mental and physical well-being,” they wrote in their brief. Brume and Cyr request the town hire independent experts “to study and measure” impacts — dust from quarrying rock, effect on water table and runoff, noise, increased traffic being a safety hazard (exhaust emissions), decline in property value, vibrations from blasting, wildlife disruption, light pollution — on the town.

Other hearings scheduled: March 17 — Robert and Marcella Laliberte; Tina Libby-Hook and Richard Hook. Points of appeal: PB ignored clear guidance of the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Ordinance, process not followed correctly, question public notification

process.

March 31 — Eric Shute and Patricia Taylor; Sebago School Committee. Points of appeal: The School Committee believes PB failed to adequately consider and address impact that noise and vibration from the proposed quarry would have on neighboring properties, including Sebago Elementary School, as well as impact of traffic and effect on water supply.

April 7 — Joanne Stamplis; Christopher and Deborah Ross. Points of appeal: Similar to impacts stated in the Brume and Cyr appeal.

April 14 — Kevin and Sandra Miner; Dale and Jennifer Miner. Points of appeal: Similar to impacts stated in the Brume and Cyr appeal.

May 5 — Linda Boody; Deborarh Howard and Albert McDonald. Points of appeal: Similar to impacts stated in the Brume and Cyr appeal.

Bridgton Select Board notes (Continued from Page 1A) Markot approached the Select Board regarding a plan to upgrade the main trail (Dunning Bridge to Willett Road) through Pondicherry Park to make it accessible to those requiring a wheelchair and other “wheeled” instruments.

Then, COVID hit. The plan landed on a shelf, but work behind the scenes continued. Markot was back before the board Tuesday night.

“The scope of the proposal really has not changed,” he said.

The big news was Loon Echo has raised $90,000 to make upgrades so that the popular trail is accessible to all.

“We are confident we have the funds to move forward with the work,” he said. “I am here to seek your permission to move forward. We are really excited to do this.”

One sticking point is gaining a right-of-way from Lakes Environmental Association since a portion of the trail crosses LEA property. Markot has talked with LEA Executive Director Colin Holme about a right-of-way, and feels a 40-by-20 can likely be agreed upon. The right-of-

way would allow access to the park for small maintenance equipment, as well as emergency staff.

Markot said as part of funding requirements, the project will need to go out to bid. The expected impact of construction will be two weeks.

“It (the upgrade) will impact public access,” he said.

To gain some insight on what should be done as far as trail upgrades, Markot spoke with an individual who uses a wheelchair. He recommended to Markot that some sections of the existing trail should be “left alone,” since those using wheeled-devices “don’t always want to be on a gravel section.” Markot said there are 20 to 30-yard lengths that the existing surface is “uniform enough” to be kept in its existing state.

Markot likely will consult with that individual more in the future.

Markot did contact Great Northern Docks regarding a quote to make the bridge more accessible. The cost is in the $60,000 range, so while Loon Echo would like to tackle that element, it will occur at a later date.

The town budget includes “in-kind” money — $12,500 — for culverts,

base gravel and labor. The Select Board approved moving ahead with the project, contingent upon gaining the trail easement with LEA. • Pay Per Bag update. If the town is to bring the question of Pay Per Bag to voters at this June’s town meeting, one key element has to be known, Selectmen Bear Zaidman and Bob McHatton agreed — how much will a bag cost? Through some initial calculations — tipping fees at ecomaine — Town Manager Bob Peabody projects the fee to be $1.25 per bag. Peabody would like to nail down a figure that will remain the same for at least a couple of years. The standard bag roughly holds 30 pounds of trash.

• Comp Plan. Community Development Director Linda LaCroix will hold a workshop with the Select Board regarding the game plan for update the Comprehensive Plan.

The two-year process will include seeking the assistance of a “coach” from Community Heart & Soul, forming a work committee, which will be broken down into four task groups, and most importantly, find out from the people “what really matters” in terms of where Bridgton is and where folks

want it to be in the future.

The workshop is set for April 14 at 4 p.m.

• Quick takes. This year’s town report will be dedicated to long-time Planning Board chairman/member and town meeting moderator Steve Collins…Select Board member Fred Packard asked if town officials heard any word regarding the 55-plus housing complex to be developed off Route 117?

Packard noted that the town had agreed to a TIFF for the project. Town Manager Bob Peabody said the developer has secured financing, and work is expected to start this spring…Selectman Bear Zaidman asked the town manager to see if the contractor responsible for the new sidewalks could be contacted and asked to assess the walkways’ condition.

The 12-month guarantee period is approaching, and if damage exceeds 5%, the company is required to fix it at their cost. “I like to see whatever way it falls brought up to snuff by Memorial Day Weekend,” Zaidman said. “It would be nice for it to look decent.”

Peabody noted that construction will continue this spring (40% of the streets still have work scheduled for spring and summer).

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cific shut-off time for the music, rather than to rely on a decibel reader to make sure the noise ordinance is being followed.

Conversation about commercial kitchen “The final biggest separation was having their own kitchen. I don’t know how we get around that, other than the description of the facility clearly states it is a private function and cannot be open to the public,” Grattelo said, Later, he expressed his concern that having a commercial kitchen would make it easy for the business to become a restaurant.

ORC Chair Skip Meeker noted “traffic control is not on petition.”

Grattelo said there were way to specify that it isn’t open to the general public.

“I think under the definition I don’t want to call it an events venue, I want to call it a private events venue,” he said.

Grattelo said that was one way to specify that the facility is not open to the general public like a restaurant would be.

“That takes away the problem of having it in the commercial district. The whole purpose is to make it work in the rural district,” according to planning board member Jimmy Allen.

“I don’t see the problem with having a commercial kitchen to do the catering. They still have to go through DHHS [Department of Health and Human Services] to get inspected and approved,” Allen said.

Later during the workshop, Planner Ben Smith, of North Star Planning, spoke about the commercial kitchen component.

“There was discussion early in ORC process: Should the commercial kitchen be allowed to be built for this type of use?

Is this the type of place?

Having a kitchen on site for the caterer to use could be a nice feature,” Smith said.

“But, when it comes to food and drink, it should be clear, that this is not a restaurant that has hours outside of those events.”

Grattelo said his “biggest concern is that these places don’t become a restaurant.”

In the language of the ordinance, under food and drink service, it says, “A restaurant use in not allowed as part of an Event Venue.”

Meeker asked what type of liquor license would be allowed. The answer: the caterers would carry the liquor license rather than the owner of the venue.

However, the owner of the event venue would be required to get an annual business license.

Maximum guests, minimum acres Allen revisited the maximum capacity.

“When you talk about numbers, there are a couple of us who have been to wedding in this town that had 350 people,” Allen said.

“Right, but that facility could handle that,” Grattelo countered.

One question being considered during the workshop was: How many acres

should be required for an events venue?

“If you have an antique barn that can only handle 50 people, you don’t need 50 acres,” Planning Board member Larry Anton said.

The acreage requirement is intended to be a buffer, Grattelo said.

Planner Smith said, “I don’t think we need to dwell on the minimum lot size. We could do 30 acres and go from there, unless we think that would unfairly exclude some other landowner.”

Someone suggested the number of people should be capped at 200.

Several elected officials said they were worried about neighbors in rural district “My concern is the effect on the neighbors,” Anton said.

Grattelo said he sided with the people living in the rural district.

“I honestly believe that if the majority of the people in town found out that an event center in their rural area, unless we put enough restrictions, they are not going to go for it. I would be trying to appease as many people as possible for this to pass,” he said.

“I think we draft it the best way we can to protect the rural areas and the neighbors,” Grattelo said.

Going forward, the ORC, which has spent several months researching what other towns are doing and writing up the proposal, will make the suggested changes and have a draft ready in a couple weeks.

(Continued from Page 1A) petition during an ordinance workshop on Feb. 16.

The workshop was attended by the Naples Board of Selectmen, the Naples Planning Board and the Naples Ordinance Review Committee (ORC.) The items on the agenda for that evening included proposed amendments to the Solar Ordinance and also the proposed Private Events Ordinance.

Grattelo compared the two proposals, starting with number of people.

“What they are suggesting is a max of 190 people,” he said. “I think that is the right number. I think we should have a number, but that is going to solve a lot of the issues that are going to come up.”

“Hours of operation — they are saying 10 p.m.; the town is saying 11 p.m.,” Grattelo said.

The town-generated ordinance indicates that amplified music stops at 9:30 p.m., and the event ends at 10 p.m. However, clean-up activities can continue until 11 p.m.

“Noise. The petition refers to the regular noise ordinance, following that,” he said. “Owner-occupancy.

The petition said the owner should live on the property.

Ours says the owner just has to live in Naples, not on the property.”

Later, in the discussion, Skip Meeker said it would be preferable to have a spe-

Student of the Month — Chloe Frank

In the LRVC Spotlight Chloe Frank of Bridgton is the Lake Region Vocational Center’s Student of the Month for February.

Class of: 2022 Parents: Ed and Tara Frank Siblings: Jamie, Autumn, and Mahayla Hobbies: I have always enjoyed drawing and coloring, video games, and climbing trees.

What program are you in at the Vocational Center?

I am in the Law Enforcement program.

What do you like most about your program? I enjoy the speakers from the community, who share their knowledge and experiences with our class, the field trips to sites, and my classmates.

What are your plans after graduation? I will be joining the Navy.

What career goal(s) do you have? I eventually plan to become a forensic scientist for the FBI or NCIS. Who or what inspired you to pursue this path? I was inspired by watching crime shows.

What advice would you like to give future students?

I would advise them that if they are going through bad times, to realize that those are just times that are bad (and they won’t last) and to not give up no matter how difficult things seem.

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College honors

Hailey J. Parsons of Naples was named to first honors on the Clark University (Worcester, Mass.) Dean’s List.

Students must have a grade point average of 3.8 or above for first honors.

Emily Lake of Naples, a BSE in Mechanical Engineering major, and Kaila Mank of Raymond, a BSBA in Entrepreneurship major, were named to the Western New England University (Springfield, Mass.) fall semester 2021 Dean’s List. Students are named to the Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.

Walker Elsaesser of Casco was named to the University of Maine at Augusta 2021 fall semester Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must maintain a semester grade point average of 3.25 to 3.79.

Jacob Mondor of Harrison, Alec Gardinar Brooks and David K. Sands Jr. of Raymond, and Abi L. Davis of Sebago have been named to the University of Maine at Presque Isle Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester, according to Dr. Ray Rice, UMPI President and Provost.

Brianna Warren of Casco has been named to the University of Hartford’s President’s Honors List and the Dean’s List for fall 2021.

Kyle Bouchard of Raymond (Class of 2023) has been named to the Tufts University (Medford, Mass.) Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. Dean’s List honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater.

Danielle Toolin of Casco and Skylar Macarthy of Denmark have been named to the Part-Time Dean’s List at York County Community College for the fall 2021 semester. Students on the Part-time Dean’s List must have cumulatively completed 12 credits total and earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average for part-time study.

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Regional Sports

February 24, 2022 The Bridgton News, Page 7A

FA ‘wills’ its way past GNG Raiders withstand Patriot pressure

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer PORTLAND — Coach Dan Thomas has preached all season, “When one of us succeeds, we all succeed — we stay together.”

The Raiders needed a full team effort Saturday night to bounce fourth-seeded Gray-New Gloucester from the Class A South quarterfinals. While 6-foot-9 center Will Hallam certainly made his presence felt at both ends of the court — scoring a game-high 21 points to go along with 8 rebounds (five off the offensive board) and 3 blocked shots — Fryeburg Academy needed every ounce of energy and prowess to beat the Patriots 66-55 at the Portland Expo.

At the end of each of the first three quarters, the Raiders seemingly opened up some breathing room against the pesky Patriots by hitting big shots and making key stops. But like their earlier season meeting, the Raiders saw a 14-point lead entering the final quarter evaporate due to an aggressive GNG press.

With Big Will on the bench, Jay Hawkes sparked the Patriot rally, scoring 10 of his team-high 19 points.

Following a FA turnover, the Patriots inched closer when Noah Hebert converted two foul shots with 1:09 left to make it 61-55.

Coach Thomas sent Big Will back into the game, and Hallam doused any thoughts of a fantastic finish. Guard Gunnar Saunders (10 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists) threaded a pass to Hallam, who scored with 44.9 ticks left. Brother Bobby took care of the rest, out-hustling the Patriots and hauling down a pair of offensive rebounds off missed free throws as the Raiders sealed the victory

CHEERING ON THE BIG GUY — The Fryeburg Academy reserves applaud the efforts of starting center Will Hallam, who sports a grin — and why wouldn’t Big Will who scored a game-high 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks. with a 5-0 run to close out the game.

“We played GNG earlier in the year, we were up 14 points in the fourth and they ran that same press at us. The game went into overtime. As much as we struggled tonight, we did improve. We showed we’ve grown as a team. I like the way we responded when they cut it to six,” Coach Thomas said. “I wanted to see us slow it down, and not be so frantic. Slow it down, find the open guy.

There were possessions that we forced it and didn’t need to. Eventually, we slowed it down, pulled it out and they fouled us. We played the free throw game, which is what we wanted at that point.”

Raider fans may have wondered why Big Will started the fourth quarter on the bench and didn’t make a return to the court until a timeout with 51.9 seconds left.

“Will had a little cut on his leg and had to take care CUTTING DOWN A PASSING LANE is Raider of it. We sat him down and Liam Quinn, who prevented a toss by skying in the gave him some rest. They lane during second half action at the Expo. were pressing us the rest of when we get up by a decent It did open lanes for lay-ups the way so I wanted guys amount, I say have them because we didn’t have Big out there who were com- come back in 2s not 3s. I Will down there, but 2 is fortable dribbling the ball, love Big Will to death, but better than 3 (I’m a math just in case we got trapped, we have guys with more teacher, also).” which we were,” Coach foot speed who can close The first-year Raider Thomas said. “My motto, out and force them to drive. coach really likes how Hancock Lumber’s

PLAYER OF THE WEEK Anadelia Zayas is a natural leader.

“With cheer, there is a lot of trial and error, Delia is always willing to give a changed stunt, a new dance, a move in position her best effort and we certainly have had our fair share of challenges (COVID) this season!” Lake Region varsity cheerleading coach Janine Rocca-Chaine said.

“Anadelia puts in hours of practice on her own time outside of team time, as well as working through changes within our comp routines to try and figure out ways to make things better and more effective.”

Coach Rocca-Chaine says Anadelia does well to lend a listening ear to her teammates.

“While being a supportive leader, she also understands the importance of keeping things positive and drama free,” the coach said.

“With a large group this season, we have worked a lot on team building. Delia has been a big support to me in keeping things moving in a forward manner.

She is a natural athlete so it’s no surprise that she thrives in cheer.”

Outside of her growth in the physical sport itself, Delia has shown improvement in her leadership mentality, being flexible in her thinking, accepting suggestions and communication.

“COVID has affected so

Anadelia Zayas much, cheer is no exception. There have been so many challenges, within this season, and I am so proud of how all of my girls have approached these obstacles. Delia has been an example of what a true cheerleader should look like on and off mat,” Coach Rocca-Chaine said.

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

by Hancock Lumber.

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A LITTLE HANG TIME enabled Fryeburg’s Bobby Hallam to flip a shot while being defended by GNG’s Josh Michaud.

(Rivet Photos)

SPLITTING THE DEFENSE is Raider Geri Daiu, who provied his club with steady ballhandling against the Patriots’ press.

Big Will has improved all misses a shot, he tries to stay aspects of his game as this positive. He’s an emotional season progressed, leading kid. Sometimes, he gets a up to his big night Saturday little upset with himself and at the Expo. really blames himself if he “He’s been a constant misses a layup. Tonight, I FA, Page 8A force for us all year. If he

Roberts qualifies for NE; Plummer just misses placing Senior Leah Plummer and sophomore Abigail Roberts represented Lake Region well at the Class B state Indoor Track & Field championships Monday at USM in Gorham.

Leah competed first in the 400 meters. She took the pace out fairly hard (31.6) yielding on the first lap to Evie King of Yarmouth. Leah maintained her position to the end finishing 11th overall with a seasonal best time of 1:06.63. She was seeded 12th and finished within one second from placing in the event. Elle Jowett of Greely won the event in 1:02.70.

Leah next competed in the high jump, clearing 4-feet 6-inches — good for 10th place. She had some good attempts at 4-feet 8-inches but did not clear that seasonal best mark. A clean 4-feet 8-inches placed 7th in the meet. Lia Frazee of Belfast won the event with a jump of 5-fee 2-inches.

Abigail’s first event was the 800 meters. She was seeded 6th with her school record time from last week (2:29.17). Abigail took off at the gun and had a decent lead after one lap.

“We were not concerned as her split was 35.3 and

REWRITING LR’S RECORD — Abigail Roberts set a new Lake Region record in the 800 meters at Monday’s state championship, posting a time of 2:27.52 — which eclipsed the mark of 2:29.17 she posted last week to break the longtime LR record.

(Photo courtesy of Leah Plummer) within what we knew she should go out in,” Lake Region Coach Mark Snow said.

The top two seeds — VanDongen of MDI and Kirk of Cony — did not seem to want to go out at that pace.

Abigail maintained the lead

through 400 meters, hitting that mark in 1:12.4 — still over a second ahead. Abigail was still ahead at the bell, but Kirk and VonDongen were at her shoulder. She held them off for another 50 meters before they passed for TRACK, Page 8A

Off to Easterns

Ashley Pelletier and Zach Vogel will represent Lake Region High School at Eastern High School Championships to be held at Attitash Mountain Resort in Bartlett, N.H. on March 4-6. The states represented will come from as far away as Wisconsin and Virginia.

At the Alpine Shootouts held at Black Mountain, Ashley placed sixth and Zach placed 11th, to both earn spots on the Maine State Team. The Maine State Team consists of the top 12 boys and girls from shootouts.

Lauren Roy from Lake Region and Hogan Bemis from Fryeburg Academy were also at shootouts. To qualify for ALPINERS EARN DATE AT EASTERNS — Lake Shootouts, you earn a spot by placing in the top 12 for Region skiers Ashley Pelletier and Zach Vogel will giant slalom or slalom at the Class A or Class B State Championship. compete at Attitash March 4-6.

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Continuations

Under pressure, FA ‘wills’ its way past Patriots (Continued from Page 7A) didn’t see it happen once.

He missed a couple of shots he knows he can make, but he said he had to get back on D. That’s what I’ve been preaching to him all year.

Keeping calm. Staying with his game. If we don’t get the ball to him a few times in a row, don’t get frustrated. We’re going to find you,” Coach Thomas said.

“Will keeps working and working. He’s so huge for us — no pun intended. He is the perfect example of a gentle giant. He’s 6-9, but all the kids love him. He’s super friendly. After a game, you can find him dancing in a McDonald’s because it’s the only place open after 9.

The team really responds to him.”

With the two teams splitting their regular season meetings — each winning on the other’s home court — a tight quarterfinal was expected. And, it was.

The Raiders went to their strength early, pounding the ball inside against the smaller Patriot front line. Big Will scored 4 points, and reserve Geri Daiu netted FA’s last 5 points to put the Raiders up 13-8 after one.

FA went up seven points only to see Michael Ryan and Aidan Hebert knock down 3-poiners to put the Patriots up 16-15.

Bobby Hallam (10 points, 9 rebounds) regained FA’s momentum with a strong baseline drive, landing him two foul shots, while also sinking a 3-ball from the left corner to give FA a 22-19 lead.

Big Will took the baton from Brother Bobby, cleaning the glass for two offensive rebounds and scores in the final minute. The big man had his teammates lining up for congratulatory chest bumps when he showed his agility, splitting three defenders and tossing a short shot that dropped at the buzzer.

FA players left the court for halftime with a little more bounce to their step, leading 28-20.

Ready for the Heat The halftime speech was simple — expect the Patriots to bring the heat.

“Similar to the last time we played them. I knew the press was coming. We talked about slowing down, handle the pressure, know the press is coming, someone go to the middle, please, be strong with the ball, throw in a ball fake here and there, when you are open shoot the ball, drive to the basket because they were pressuring us,” Coach Thomas said.

The Raiders gave GNG a taste of their overall depth and athleticism. When Bobby Hallam had to go to the bench with his third foul to start the third quarter, Ben Vlug had his number called. He quickly got involved. Vlug (8 points, 2 assists) drained a 3-pointer from the right corner, triggering a 10-2 Raider run.

“Ben is someone, who in the off-season text me at 5 a.m. and ask if he could get into the gym. It was constant. He is just a gym rat.

He deserves those minutes,” Coach Thomas said. “I trust every one of these guys to play. There are a few guys I’d like to get out there more. They all deserve to play. They all work hard.”

Trust is something the Raiders have built as the season rolled along. With a new coach, new system and new expectations, it took the Raiders, who started the year 1-5, a little time to find their footing and identity.

“There is going to be a learning curve, no matter what. A new guy comes in.

We have a group of seniors who are used to playing a certain way. I come in, and not try to change it completely, but obviously, I do things my way and eventually we bought in. Honestly, in the beginning, we just weren’t hitting shots,” Coach Thomas said. “A lot of guys were nervous to shoot. They weren’t ready to shoot. As the year went on, they started to realize I am okay with them taking wide-open shots. I feel some of them weren’t safe to shoot 3s. It’s not all that we do. We want to get the ball inside. Once they gained some confidence, we became a completely different team midway through the season.”

Guards Jordan Zerner (3 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists) and Gunnar Saunders beat GNG’s heat with their quickness and ability to make quick cuts with the ball. They also made the Patriots pay for their fullcourt onslaught, making over the top passes resulting in Big Will scoring some easy buckets.

Zerner showed his agility, chasing down a loose ball and flicking the ball back to the court resulting in a Raider score. FA also displayed unselfish basketball as Big Will passed to Liam Quinn (7 points, 5 rebounds) who dished to Saunders for a lay-up and a 38-22 lead.

FA closed out the quarter as Quinn cooly sank a corner 3-pointer and Vlug raced past the GNG defense

Former Laker heads to SJC Hall of Fame

TOWERING ABOVE THE PATRIOTS — Fryeburg Academy center Will Hallam drives for 2 of his gamehigh 21 points against Gray-NG during Saturday’s Class A South quarterfinal win at the Portland Expo.

The Raiders met top-seed Falmouth yesterday for a shot at the Regional final on Friday, 8:45 p.m. at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland.

(Rivet Photo) for a lay-up. Vlug later drained a 3-pointer as the Raiders jumped out to a 50-36 lead after three.

“It’s really our defensive effort that keeps us in these games,” Coach Thomas said. “Jordan Zerner, we can put him on the other team’s best player and we know we’re going to be okay. It’s a luxury we have that I don’t take for granted.

Guys like Geri Daui coming off the bench, who is one of the fastest kids I’ve seen; Bryce Richardson very quick; Gunnar Saunders, for a sophomore, that guy plays hard and he’s a competitor.

Bobby Hallam can guard guards and guard bigs.

We’re very versatile on the defensive end. If we do get beat, it’s nice to have big 6-foot-9 Will there to bail us out every now and then.”

Fryeburg was unable to hit cruise control for the final eight minutes largely due to the spirited play of GNG’s Jay Hawkes. He was a menace at both ends.

Hawkes scored 10 points, including a pair of 3-pointers, to keep the Patriots in striking range.

FA countered as Zerner drilled a 3-pointer, Bobby Hallam dropped 4 points and Saunders connected on a pair of foul shots to make it 60-49 with 3:19 left.

The Raiders, however, were not out of the woods.

The Pats scored six unanswered points to keep the Raiders on the hot seat. Big Will returned to the court

and restored order.

“I think we’re playing some of our best basketball all year. I still think we can improve,” Coach Thomas said. “The only team that can beat us right now, I think, is us. As long as we do what we’re supposed to do, I really like our chances moving forward.”

Up next was a shot at top-seed Falmouth (17-2) in the semis — played last night, Feb. 23. The winner advances to the Class A South Regional Final Friday at 8:45 p.m. at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland against the winner of the other semi, either #2 Greely or #3 Marshwood.

The Raiders and Navigators did not play each other in the regular season.

“We need to play our game,” Coach Thomas said.

“We’re not going to allow what they do dictate what we do.”

Stat Line: The Raiders had a 41-27 rebounding advantage, 15 offensive boards…The Patriots forced 20 FA turnovers, while GNG had 11…Ben Vlug was 2-for-2 from behind the arc…Roy Mugabe beat his defender for a layup…

Bryce Richardson hauled down 6 rebounds…Big Will was an impressive 10-of12 from the field…FA was 6-of-12 from 3-point land and 10-of-18 from the foul line…GNG struggled from the foul line as well, going 13-of-23.

Area students earn college honors (Continued from Page 6A) Tucker A. Buzzell of Lovell, a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management program major, and Isaac Braedon Masterman of Waterford, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management program major, have been named to the Husson University (Bangor) President’s List for the fall 2021 semester. Students who make the President’s List must be enrolled as an undergraduate student, carry a full-time load of 12 credit hours, complete all attempted courses in the time allotted for the semester, and achieve a 3.80 to 4.0 semester grade-point average.

Julia Rose Murch of Naples, a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences/ Doctor of Pharmacy program major, Delaney Kay Ennis of Raymond, a Bachelor of

Science in Nursing program major, and Zachary Brett Fillebrown of Waterford, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program major, have been named to the Husson University Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. Students who make the Dean’s List must be enrolled as an undergraduate student, carry a full-time load of 12 credit hours, complete all attempted courses in the time allotted for the semester, and achieve a 3.60 to 3.79 semester grade-point average.

Paige G. Sperry of Casco, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program major, and Kora Lynn Hunter of Raymond, a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with a concentration in English program major, have been named to the Husson University fall 2021 Honors List. Students who make the Honors List must be enrolled as an undergraduate student, carry a full-time load of

12 credit hours, complete all attempted courses in the time allotted for the semester, and achieve a 3.40 to 3.59 semester grade-point average.

Corban Ridlon of Casco, a senior English major, Celia Durgin of Hiram, a sophomore psychology/art and design major, and Isabella Libby of West Baldwin, a sophomore media studies and digital arts major have been named to the fall 2021 Dean’s List at Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, Vt. University of Maine Dean’s List The University of Maine recognized 3,101 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the fall 2021 semester. To be eligible for the Full-time Dean’s List, a student must have completed 12 or more calculable credits in the semester and have earned a 3.50 or higher semester grade point average.

Bridgton: Morgan MacNeil, Matthew Mayo,

Fiona Murphy, Olivia Thompson, Allison Vogel Casco: Brandon Cummings, Kasey Cummings, John Masselli, Bee Yates Harrison: Isaiah Carter, Colin Edwards, Isaiah Reynolds, Catrina Wilson Naples: Grace Banks, Meghan Boos, Erik Christiansen, Justin Lees, Lauren Sturgess Raymond: Biaggio Cushman, Colby Dionne, Callie Fielding, Niall Gushue, Niko Lessard, Estrella Pacanza-Rogers, Nathan Plummer, Emma Taggart Sebago: Maraia Nason, Sam Porter West Baldwin: Anika Lord Denmark: Scott Parker Fryeburg: Livia De Vries, Casey Kneissler, Sophie Kummer, Patrick Malia, Luke Reinbach, Simon St Pierre Hiram: Oliver Hild Lovell: Arianna Hatt Waterford: Greta Vanderblue

STANDISH — Former Lake Region standout, Kayla (Nowell) Laird will be one of four athletes to be inducted into the Saint Joseph’s College Athletics Hall of Fame this fall.

The Hall of Fame ceremony will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10.

Laird, who grew up in Bridgton and graduated from Lake Region High School, was an offensive force who essentially rewrote the Monks’ field hockey record book and played an important role in helping the program grow into one of the best in New England.

In 75 career games, the two-time National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) All-Region honoree established new team records for goals (57), points (146), shots (346) and game-winning goals (13).

In 2022, she still holds the program’s shots record and ranks second in goals, assists (32), points, and game-winners.

Her efforts helped the Monks earn a pair of ECACTournament berths, claim two North Atlantic Conference (NAC) regularseason championships, and post a four-year record of 56-23 (.709), including an incredible 19-1 (.950) mark in NAC play.

A three-time First Team All-Conference selection, Laird enjoyed her finest year as a sophomore, when she shattered the Monks’ single-season records for goals (21), assists (15), points (57) and shots (122).

At the time of her induction, she remains as the record holder for points and shots in a season while her 21-goal tally stood as the team’s high-water mark for 10 years.

Today, Kayla is the recreation director for the towns of Harrison and Waterford. She resides in Harrison.

With the addition of the 2022 honorees, the list of accomplished athletes, teams, coaches, administrators, and philanthropists inducted in the SJC Athletics Hall of Fame grows to 101.

Laker Track & Field

(Continued from Page 7A) good. Abigail held on for 3rd place and a new school record of 2:27.52! Not bad for the 6th seed. Kirk finished strong and won the event in 2:24.47.

“Some may have watched the race and thought Abigail went out too fast and lost pace at the end. I say not true,” Coach Snow noted. “She knew there was a chance the top seeds would not take it out so she did. Her 400m splits of 1:12.4 and 1:15.1 have the ideal 3-second differential we look for in 800-meter running. We are very proud of her race today.”

About 10 minutes later, Abigail competed in the triple jump. She was the 3rd seed with her PR of 32-feet 6-inches but a bit fatigued from her awesome 800-meter run.

“We hoped she would get the triple jump in before the 800 meters, but that did not work out,” Coach Snow said.

In the trials, Abigail jumped 30-feet 6-inches, 31-feet 5-inches and 31-feet 0.5-inches good for 5th place.

“We knew she could go farther and wondered if the extra time would help her get her legs back,” the coach added.

Her first two jumps in the finals were 32-feet 3-inches and 31-feet 5-inches moving her up to the top three.

We assumed a 33-feet plus jump would be needed to win so we pushed the envelope a bit and took a risk. The risk did not work out as she fouled by an inch on jump # 6. I think the jump was over 33 feet,” Coach Snow reported.

Natasha Monreal of Bucksport jumped 33-feet 4.75-inches on her last jump to win the event. Abigail finished 3rd.

Abigail did get some nice news on Tuesday when the Maine coordinator informed Coach Snow that she had qualified to compete in the 1,000 meters at the New England championships to be held on Saturday, March 5 at the Reggie Lewis Center at Roxbury Community College in Roxbury, Mass. Abigail will take aim at the Lake Region school record in the 1,000 meters set in 2012 at 3:15.40.

Profile: Anadelia Zayas

(Continued from Page 7A) Spotlight on Anadelia Zayas Name: Anadelia Zayas Hometown: Bridgton Year in School: Junior Parents: Charlene Davis, Edwin Zayas Sports you play: Cheer Why did you choose cheering? I chose cheerleading because I always liked to dance and do gymnastics as a kid so this was a place where I could embrace both of those.

What do you enjoy most about cheerleading? Getting to cheer on our fellow Lakers while also growing a tight bond with the team and becoming a big family.

How has competing in sports changed you as a person? With us going to the regionals and state competition, it really taught me to persevere no matter if we have to change things last minute or have any bumps in the road to know that if we give it our all we can do it.

During this period of COVID-19, what has been the most difficult adjustment? The biggest difficulty during COVID-19 was losing players every other day if they didn’t feel good or have to quarantine from close contact. When we had practice but none of our team was there gave us a really big fall back.

What is one of your most memorable sports moments?

All the smiles and laughs we shared going to the competition.

What is your most disappointing sports memory?

Losing two out of three of the girls in my stunt group three days before competition.

How has sports prepared you for your future? You really have to learn to trust people you might not know very well or just have never worked with.

Name a coach who has made a difference in your life?

Definitely, Coach RC. I have never met a coach more loving and caring for their team. She puts her all into everything she does and knows how to stick up for herself and her girls.

She has made the difference in making me a better person overall because even when I was at my breaking point and just wanted to give up, she always picked me up and made sure I didn’t give up.

What are your future goals? I want to go to college to work with young children either in elementary school or preschool.

Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most? The bonds I made with so many great girls.

Opinion & Comment

February 24, 2022, The Bridgton News, Page 1B

Tree Talk Guest Column

by Robert Fogg

Boundary trees in your yard Often, we receive calls from people who are concerned about a neighbor’s tree, and wondering what legal and ethical rights they have in the matter. While I’m not a lawyer, I can’t give legal advice, only the benefit of my experience of working with the different scenarios for the past 30 years.

Over the years, I’ve been directly or indirectly involved in numerous situations where, in the case of tree damage, insurance company policies have come into play about who pays for what.

Naturally, I would encourage all property owners to work with and cooperate with their neighbors in the name of safety and security for both parties. That’s just a part of being a good neighbor. But, it’s nice to have a few guidelines to go by in the process. While there are exceptions to every rule, here’s what I’ve seen as standard practice: • To begin with, there is a common misconception regarding trees that are located directly on a property line, that a property owner can legally remove every-other-tree. That’s not true, the consent of both property owners is required to remove the tree. What about limbs overhanging the property line? Think of the property line as a vertical invisible wall. In general, you can remove any limb, or part of a limb, that is on your side of the wall, as long as it doesn’t cause damage to your neighbor’s property.

IN GENERAL, you can remove any limb, or part of a limb, that is on your side of the property line, as long as it doesn’t cause damage to your neighbor’s property.

• What if a neighbor’s tree falls today, and damages your property? The courts and/or the insurance company, if either become involved, will likely declare that it was “an act of God” and it’s your responsibility.

TREE TALK, Page 5B

Letters Troubling

To The Editor: If people had as much passion in real life as they did behind a computer screen, just imagine. A post I saw today, it was shaming others for fighting the good fight against Large Solar in Lovell. Stating that, board members were voted in by voters, and questioning their ability to “take care of business” themselves, is an insult to their intelligence.

Belittling the majority of Lovell voters, (those who bothered to show up to the moratorium vote) is an insult to their intelligence, and an insult to their passion for this wonderful rural town, that many have lifelong and multi-generational ties to.

Citizens in Lovell likely voted these board members in at a time the town wasn’t being railroaded by big business. Things have changed. When a board member can’t answer any question presented, without looking around the room for acceptance or assistance from another person, there is an issue. There is a lack of ability for people to think for themselves these days, and that’s troubling. We need strong town leaders who have strong opinions, and the ability and backbone to act on them. A relief at the last meeting that, finally, two of the members had the grit to speak what they really think. (Pertaining to another troubling town matter, not solar, but we should see this with every issue.)

Passion is what is driving the opposing side of this solar issue. Money is fuel-

ing the other. I assume the handful of people who take time to show up to board meetings have better things they could be doing. But they are there.

It’s about more than a few likes on a Facebook page to some of us. We have come to appreciate this town as it is, and we would like to keep it that way.

Samantha Scadding Lovell

It is sad

To The Editor: It is sad to see people like Jon St. Laurent that are so blinded by their hatred of past President Trump, or as Jon calls him “Former Guy” that they cannot move forward and acknowledge what is happening to our country today.

When faced with opinions they don’t agree with or facts they don’t like, they revert to the liberal play book and bash Trump while alleging some form of racism.

Last week, after his weekly (or weakly), recycled diatribe of everything he claims Trump did wrong, St. Laurent attacked many of my factual signs by stealing a word from the liberal “word salad” and referencing xenophobia. Good job Jon… straight from the playbook!

Jon calls the truckers in Canada, that are peacefully protesting their distaste for mandates and government overreach, “lawless antivax, Anglo-Saxon bridgeblocking truckers” in an ill-fated attempt to draw a comparison to what is happening on our southern border. Any such comparison shows a complete departure from reality.

I wonder what he thought of the thugs that burned

ICE FISHING has been in full swing the past few weeks. Harrison Rec will host its 6th Annual Family Ice Fishing Derby this Saturday, Feb. 26 beginning at 7 a.m. with a final weigh in at 3 p.m.

(Photo by Pam Ward)

Past jaunts to nearby states

Howdy neighbor!

Today’s format is a throwback to the style of news which commonly appeared in our local papers throughout the 1800s, and in a rather abbreviated form up through the middle of the last century; the travelogue. Because in the olden days, when an interstate jaunt was not so easy as a few hours by automobile, the occasion of a local citizen leaving home and travelling to other states, even here in New England, was just that — a newsworthy occasion.

These accounts often feature, besides a description of the trip itself, short accounts of historic and local color, which typically make these accounts very useful historical sources.

I have read dozens of such accounts from Bridgton men and women, who traveled in other regions, and I have read perhaps hundreds from foreigners who came to Bridgton and wrote of what they saw and heard here.

In that spirit, today, I will be taking up the travelling reporter’s pen and presenting a few olden stories which I have found, each connected with locales I have recently seen. For in the last two weeks, I have found myself traveling far more than is typical, for me at least. Down to Boston, out through the notches of New Hampshire, most recently encamped in the Green Mountains of upstate Vermont; a fair selection of New England’s finest. I’d like to share with you, some of the old stories I picked up along the way.

In Ye Olden Times

by Michael Davis BHS Assistant Director

First off, I had only previously been to Boston three times in my life, and two of which were museum field trips, which I’m not sure count as far as really seeing the city goes. But my third visit was a full one; the old North end, the Freedom Trail, swan boats in Boston Common, and I greatly enjoyed the experience. This last time, just over a week or so back, was on a surprise visit down to the travelling Van Gogh exhibit presently at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester — an exhibition I will highly recommend — and to get there I quite literally traveled by just about every bit of public transportation in that city. Interstate Greyhound, DownEaster, City Bus, the Boston T, why if rickshaws were still in use there I’m sure I would’ve used one. While I am not at all a city person, what with all the noise and bustle of people thronging there JAUNTS, Page 3B

What would George think?

Independent Thought

George Washington’s actual birthday is Feb. 22.

Presidents’ Day is just about shopping. So, what would George think about the nation he helped to establish?

We can’t say with any certainty, but we know what he thought, and what he did, when he was confronted with grave crises in his own time. Two violent insurrections occurred near the start of our life as an independent nation.

by Rev. Robert Plaisted Shays’ Rebellion, 1786-87, was followed by the Whiskey Guest Columnist Insurrection, 1791-94. As so often in our history, the underlying cause of both was money — who was gaining it and who was losing it. Both uprisings pitted urban busi- foreshadowing a cultural divide which continues to this nessmen and creditors against rural farmers and laborers, day.

Shays’ Rebellion resulted from the debt crisis following the Revolutionary War. Merchants sought repayment of the huge debts they had run up during the war. Debt collectors began to demand cash, but little cash was in circulation.

Foreclosures and bankruptcies ensued and violence soon followed. In rural western Massachusetts, Captain Daniel Shays, a veteran of the Revolution, led angry demonstrations at courthouses to disrupt the debt-collection process.

At that point, private citizen George Washington wrote to his friend David Humphreys that, “commotions of this sort, like snow-balls, gather strength as they roll, if there is no opposition in the way to divide and crumble them.”

In January, 1787, Governor James Bowdoin mobilized the Massachusetts militia. A force of about 1,200 troops repulsed Shays’ armed mob as they tried to seize the GEORGE, Page 5B Minneapolis, Seattle and other U.S. cities? Were they peaceful protestors? Were they lawless?

I would like to thank Jon for bringing attention to my signs that support veterans, the police, the Constitution and other conservative values. Perhaps someday, Jon can move from the past and recognize what is happening to our once great nation and see that it is not being caused by the “Former Guy.” In the meantime, Jon, keeping looking at my sign when you go to or from the dump and keep bringing attention to it. I will keep posting facts and you might learn something.

Mark Lopez Bridgton

Canceled

To The Editor: Having read and studied the American Constitution, I am amazed at how much of our Constitution the Left has been allowed to destroy

by Joe Biden and the Democrats as they pursue power, wealth, and privilege. For instance, the First

Amendment.

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” (Amendment I, U.S. Constitution) Most of my life, I have heard that we had to build “a wall of separation between Church and State.” This is a red herring derived from Thomas Jefferson’s comments about the establishment of a State Religion, which is forbidden by the First Amendment. The First Amendment does not forbid religion from influencing government. The First Amendment protects individual religious beliefs from the heavy hand of government, not government from the moral strictures of the Creator.

Growing up in Great Neck, N.Y., a very liberal community, I constantly heard the refrain, “I may not agree with what you say, but I’ll fight to the death for your right to say it.”

This was said as a rejoinder to attacks against charges of promoting Communism in the McCarthy era. This was the essence of the First Amendment’s free speech clause.

Times have changed, now the free speech clause only applies to “politically correct” speech. If one questions the CDC on how to deal with COVID, or the teacher’s union about parents being allowed to question how and what their children are being taught, or anything that challenges government’s edicts, you will be “canceled.”

Apparently, Progressives now will fight to “cancel” you if you disagree with the Democrat Party’s orthodoxy.

Jock MacGregor Sebago

Lawlessness continues

To The Editor: As America descends deeper into chaos and anarchy, it couldn’t be more clear that America’s federal and state governments, as well

as numerous municipalities, have no interest whatsoever in combating the lawless behavior that is decimating many of our cities. This is resulting in making these cities unsafe and virtually unlivable for hardworking Americans who want nothing more than to bring up their families in safe and clean surroundings.

When many of the nation’s larger Democraticcontrolled cities erupted in spasms of rioting, looting, arson and extreme violence, Democratic political hacks in many instances egged the hoodlums on and verbally attacked the hopelessly outnumbered and overwhelmed police, fire and other public servants, who paid with their blood for the political classes’ gross incompetence and complete dereliction of their sworn oaths to protect not only the public but law enforcement as well.

As radical Democratic district attorneys have decided not to arrest shoplifters for stealing less than one thousand dollars in merchandise and have emptied jails and prisons, many of America’s shopping venLETTERS, Page 2B

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ernment, which will soon morph into a full-blown Communist take down of America.

Wake up, Americans!

(Continued from Page 1B) The country is in dire jeopues have become targets for ardy. roaming bands of hooligans Robert M. Howe Jr. who loot and pillage at will, Bridgton while store employees and their customers cower in fear and pray that the don’t become collateral damage from the skyrocketing law- To The Editor: In my Sept. 16, 2021, lessness sweeping across letter (“Opposing evidence America.

It should be patently on 9/11”) and Dec. 23, clear by now that Democrats 2021, letter (“Deep Dive will do whatever it takes to Into NDAA”), I challenged bring the nation to its knees, the often-heard mainstream enabling them to assume media meme of “breakcomplete and total control down of bipartisanship” over the country and its in Congress. The situation 330 million captive citizens with Russia/Ukraine and and install a socialist gov- the current administration’s

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Harrison Town Office – 20 Front St., Harrison

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The Town of Sebago Planning Board will hold the following Public Hearing on March 8, 2022, at 7 p.m. at the Sebago Town Office Building.

1. New Public Works Facility 2. Harrison Village Cemetery For more information go to www.harrisonmaine.org or stop in the office for a sample ballot or to absentee vote. Clerk’s office will be open until 6:30 p.m. on March 2 for absentee voting. Last day to absentee vote is March 3.

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Cliff Merrow requests a Site Plan Review for the property located on Sebago Tax Map 14, Lot 27C (804 Bridgton Road). Proposed use of the property is for a Home Occupation: Computer IT Business

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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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REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL Nature of Appeal: These Appeals are requesting that the Board of Appeals rescind a permit issued by the Planning Board on December 14, 2021, for Gorham Sand & Gravel.

The property is located on Sebago Tax Map 2, Lot 9

The Town of Sebago Zoning Board of Appeals will hold the following meeting at the Sebago Town Office.

On Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 6 p.m.

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TOWN OF NAPLES Select Board Public Hearing 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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Proposals are due at the Denmark Town Office, 62 East Main Street, Denmark, Maine 04022 by 4 p.m. on March 22, 2022.

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Nomination papers will made available on March 4, 2022 at the Town Clerk’s Office located at 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, in Bridgton for the following offices: (1) Selectman/Assessor/Overseer of the Poor; 3-year term (2) Planning Board Regular Member; 3-year term (1) Planning Board Alternate Member; 3-year term (1) MSAD #61 Director; 3-year term (1) Water District Trustee; 3-year term

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 HEARING

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

BOARD OF APPEALS

The Bridgton Appeals Board will conduct a Public Hearing at The Bridgton Town Office, 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine, on Thursday, March 10, 2022, beginning at 5 p.m. to consider the following:

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

An Administrative Appeal filed by David A. Lourie, Law Office of David A. Lourie on behalf of Rodney Danielson, Scott Sanson, and Joseph Faris from the Bridgton Planning Board’s Decision dated January 4, 2022, of the R&R Investments/34 Aspen Drive application for a Subdivision Amendment, located at 34 Aspen Drive, Bridgton, Maine 04009, known as Bridgton Tax Map 12 Lot 58-8.

The application is available for viewing at the Bridgton Town Office by appointment only. All interested individuals are invited to attend at the above place and time to present any legal argument concerning the decision of the Planning Board.

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heated language offers another example where discussion, debate and nonuniformity in Congress is needed.

Typical of foreign events, mainstream media coverage is rich with nationalistic exceptionalism and bias without offering any context or history. For example, omitted critical background is that the coup in Ukraine was orchestrated under the Obama/Biden administration eight years ago this month. A recording was released to the Internet (and easily found in a web search) of then Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland and Ukraine Ambassador, Geoffrey Pyatt, discussing a strategy to remove the democratically elected president, Viktor Yanukovych.

VP Biden also played a pivotal role. Also, not mentioned in MSM coverage is years of expansion of NATO into Russia’s neighboring countries along with military bases and longrange missiles. Although we are conditioned to think inside the national bubble, one can imagine the U.S. response if there was a Russia-controlled NATO equivalent with bases expanded into Cuba and Central American countries, highlighted by a Russian government organized coup in Mexico.

Putin is no angel or innocent victim, but just this thought experiment makes the 2014 annexing of Crimea understandable and his negotiation requirement that Ukraine not becoming a NATO member a reasonable position. One must turn to independent media for deeper understanding and how all this relates to the “Global Economic System.”

Jennifer Briney, creator of congressionaldish.com, has done her homework in episode #244, #167 and #67.

Consortiumnews.com is another good source with informative articles. Both help sort out this focal point of a complex global chess game… and chess is a game in which Russia also has expertise.

Del Leonard Waterford

We all often fail

To The Editor: I wish our “independent thinker” would check his use of extreme hyperbole to marginalize and demean people with whom he disagrees.

Additionally, in his Groundhog 2.0 column, he ignores the context of the times surrounding our founding and the radical (for that time) ideals of freedom that our founders sought and endeavored to ensure for posterity. We all often fail to live up to these ideals as individuals, as Christians, and as the American people. But our Constitution continues to be the foundation for which

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our arguments for justice are sought.

Consider this quote from the great Frederick Douglass: “Let us have liberty, law, and justice first.

Let us have the Constitution, with its thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth amendments, fairly interpreted, faithfully executed, and cheerfully obeyed in the fullness of their spirit and the completeness of their letter.”

You have to wonder why certain members of our society are so eager to throw the Constitution out the door in the name of “progress.”

Amy Normann Fairfax, Va. and Bridgton

Crossing a line

To The Editor: For those of us fortunate souls that have enjoyed reading The BNews for years, there really have been few down sides. Tilla did tend to ramble a bit, but her message was always sweet and positive.

However, there has been, and continues to be, one repetitive feature that consistently generates reaction ranging from mystified to downright angry. His effort last week was so far “over the line” as to be preposterous. Over the years, the thoughts he unfortunately shares with us could variously be described as narcissistic, angry, speculative and always unsubstantiated, paranoid, inaccurate (it’s not clear if that’s purposeful or not), lacking in selfawareness, inflammatory, and inappropriate. This constitutes a partial list.

Last week, the Rev crossed the line. Over the years, the people I’ve known whose career laid in the clergy were empathetic, compassionate healers who tried to make the world a better, more peaceful place.

Until now, I’ve never encountered a belligerent, threatening, one boastful of the guns available to those of his persuasion and being eager to use them on his fellow citizens for the crime of not being a bugeyed progressive, but rather cherishing their country for its freedoms, opportunities, and decency.

If it weren’t so disgusting, he would be amusing as he again shows total lack of awareness while vilifying his perceived enemies as always “spoiling for a fight.” Huh? Who’s spoiling for a fight? (always and now with guns). Further humor as he describes “prattling fools” as dangerous, again showing zero selfawareness. The final touch of humor and irony is the venomous way he describes “inciteful” people. I’m presuming he’s referring to folks who might look favorably on taking up arms to settle disputes. Pretty selfaware, eh?

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Glenn C. Woodrich NAPLES — Glenn C. Woodrich, 95, of Naples, formerly of Weston, Conn., and Naples, Fla., passed away on Feb. 14, 2022, after a brief illness and a life well lived.

At the end of WWII he returned from war-torn Europe with the 9th Army Air Force to marry his high school sweetheart, Karis Baker, a union that would endure more than 60 years.

After graduating from Bowling Green State University with a business degree, he worked in office equipment sales and marketing at the national level.

His career then took him to lower Manhattan with Xerox as a marketing team manager in the early days of reprographics. His professional journey later took him to the boardroom as executive vice president and corporate officer with Joseph Dixon Crucible Corporation in Jersey City, N.J., one of America’s oldest writing instrument manufacturers.

After “retirement,” he moved to Naples, Fla., and began a new career in real estate sales, eventually doing independent home inspections and appraisals. He was known for his objectivity, fairness, and honesty in southwest Florida among the lenders and clients he dealt with. He finally retired at age 83.

Glenn was raised as a Master Mason at Schiller Lodge #41 AF & AM in Denver on Nov. 8, 1955, and lived with the Masonic virtues and the golden rule as his guide, helping many people along the way.

He is survived by his son, Kirk Woodrich and his wife, Julie of Naples, Maine; a daughter, Carol Woodrich of Castle Rock, Colo.; three grandsons, Christopher Pelkey, his wife Lisa of Hampden, Tristan Woodrich of Manchester, N.H., and Connor Green of Denver, Colo., along with two great-grandchildren; special neighbors, Jim and Emily Driscoll of Naples, Fla. He was predeceased by his parents, Carl and Alma (Liske) Woodrich; a brother, Donald Woodrich; his beloved wife, Karis in 2012.

A private family committal service will be held at the Fort Logan National VA Cemetery in Denver, Colo. Arrangements are in the care of the Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road in Casco where condolences and tributes may be shared with Glenn’s family at www.hallfuneralhome.net.

Mason M. Hamilton Mason Michael Hamilton Leveille, 21, of Bridgton, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, at his home in Bridgton.

He was born on June 19, 2000, in Bridgton, the son of Keely Smith and Michael Hamilton.

Mason attended local schools, graduating from Lake Region High School in 2018.

Mason worked at McDonald’s in Bridgton for four years, including during high school, but most recently had been working at Campfire Grille in Bridgton.

He loved all the outdoors had to offer, especially while hiking or camping. Mason surely enjoyed the company of his many friends, music, gaming, and everything about cars.

He is loved by his daughter, Melody Rose Hamilton; his mother, Keely of Bridgton; his father, Michael of Fryeburg; sisters, Michaela and Hannah Smith; maternal grandparents, Hal and Kathy Bartke of Bridgton; paternal grandmother, Marlene Hamilton of Sumner; step-paternal grandmother, Diane Leveille of Hiram; a special uncle, Kipp Smith of Bridgton; his aunt Heather Smith, uncle Brad Bartke and aunt Cheryl Bartke; nieces, nephews, and cousins He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Mark Leveille.

Visiting hours were be held from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 20 at Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road, CascoSpring interment will be at the Forest Hills Annex in Bridgton. Cost assistance to the family may be made to the funeral home via mail or through the funeral home https://www.hallfuneralhome.net/care/ payment-center portal or through https://gofund.me/26bb6232

Robert J. Wespiser NAPLES — Robert J. Wespiser, 86, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on February 13, 2022, from natural causes.

Born in Chicopee, Mass., May 12, 1935, a son of the late Anthony J. and Florence M. (Patenaude) Wespiser. He attended St. Joan of Arc School and Chicopee High School.

He has lived in Naples since 2001 and prior to that in Acton, Mass., since 1965. Bob was a gifted mechanical engineer, a graduate of Western New England College, Class of 1964. He enjoyed engineering work at Kollmorgen, before moving to Acton to join Itek, followed

by Honeywell, Inframetrics, and then New England Optical Systems.

Bob made a difference for all around him with his kindness, smile and wit. He was devoted to his family, generously sharing his ability to do or creatively fix anything. His family is grateful for the wonderful example of love and commitment as we journey through life without him.

He is survived by his loving children, Robert P. Wespiser and his wife Diane of Lee, Mass., Kathleen M. Tragert and her husband John of Naples, Carol A. Stephansky and her husband Mark of Whitman, Mass., Patricia W. Gill and her husband Christopher of Longmeadow, Mass., Anthony J. Wespiser and his wife Christine of Townsend, Mass., William J. Wespiser and his wife Cynthia Worcester of Naples, cherished grandchildren Bryan Wespiser, Adam Wespiser, Emily (Wespiser) Andenmatten, Amy (Tragert) Politano, Jack Tragert, Ryan Stephansky, Jason Stephansky, Nathan Stephansky, Stephen Stephansky, Bradford Gill, Sally Gill, Anna Wespiser, and Chloe Wespiser, five greatgrandchildren, many nephews and nieces, and his dear companion Marcella Moran of Chicopee, Mass. Bob was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Lucille (Laramee) Wespiser in 2011.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday February 27, 12 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road, Casco. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hallfuneralhome. net. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice.

While the state of many of them were old, and worn, and had certainly seen better days — indeed most of what I saw in Boston was surprisingly shabby — such is the sad effect of large volumes of people, and so I do not fault their condition overmuch. I left Boston reminiscing on both the old and the new, on Progress and its many meanings, but I cannot here speak to all that is new and different there, far better instead to talk of such things as were once seen in that city by those who went before me. So, I’d like to share this story with you now.

“Once in the long ago, Deacon B. and Minister S. of Boston were not on the best of terms. It was the custom then to let the church vestry for entertainments, and a travelling show exhibiting an educated horse had been allowed to use the vestry by the deacon. The minister heard of it, and started out to find the deacon. They met at the post office, and had it out right there. ‘The vestry of a church is no place to exhibit a horse,’ fumed the minister, ‘It is highly improper and out of place!’ ‘I don’t know,’ said the deacon, ‘as it is any worse to exhibit a horse in the vestry, than a donkey in the pulpit!’”

I also went afield in New Hampshire and Vermont, and these were settings much more in keeping with my tastes. Rural, old-fashioned, wholesome life in the country appeals to me to a degree that ~~~~~~~~~ none of the flash and gaud Marion G. Lord of city life can ever equal, Feb. 22, 1924 - April 29, 2006 and the mountain regions of our neighboring sister states steadfastly deliver their promise of quaint quietude each and every time I travel there.

The sweeping valley of the Saco, wending up from old Fryeburg into the hills of New Hampshire has such a grand romance and charm to it, laid down by centuries of tradition, and history, which add immeasurably to the unspoiled natural beauty of the White Mountains. Who can forget the thrilling stories which have come down to us from Native times, as of Lovewell’s Fight, or Passaconaway’s leap, and Mom, Grammy, the inspirations to be found Big Grammy in those tales of the settlers who came after, of sturdy Abel Love and miss you Crawford and the finding of every day. the Notch, or the stirring tales Love, your families ~~~~~~~~~ JAUNTS, Page 4B

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Audrey J. Charles FRYEBURG – “Jean” Audrey Jean (Barr) Charles, 90, passed away on February 10, 2022, at Bella point Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 30, 1932, in Norwalk, Conn., a daughter of the late John and Florence (Bloom) Barr. Audrey graduated high school in Norwalk then went on to achieve a degree from Cora Gables Business School.

She married her husband Halbert C. Charles on March 27, 1955.

She worked for four years as treasurer of the Town of Fryeburg in the 60s, four years as payroll clerk for Forest Industries Fryeburg in the 70s and for 21 years at Casco Bank in Fryeburg retiring in 1990. She was a dedicated wife and mother to her family. She enjoyed reading, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

She was predeceased by her parents John and Florence Barr, her loving husband Halbert Charles, and her sister Lorraine Buchanan.

She is survived by her son Matthew Charles and his companion Ally Pennell, her daughter Shari Smith and her husband Thomas; her sister Carole Blore and her husband Fred of Sandy Hook, Conn., her brother Briane and wife Brenda Barr of Evans, Ga., a grandson Cody Smith and a granddaughter Maeve Charles.

Arrangements are under the care of Wood Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9 Warren St., Fryeburg. In keeping with Audrey’s wishes, a springtime burial will take place at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Fryeburg. To make an online condolence please visit www.woodfuenralhome.org

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(Continued from Page 1B) in that labyrinth of ever-growing urban sprawl, there were yet many things about my visit to old Bostontown which I greatly enjoyed. The old North Church, pretty as a dried daisy pressed between those towering mountains of twisted steel and glass; the sweeping expanse of Boston Common, where one almost feels it’s still possible to hear the measured march of well-shod feet and the drum-taps of those Regulars of the long ago, training before their fateful march to Lexington and Concord; and that little bookshop off West Street, oldest in all the city, where Emerson once wrote and dreamed and published the early epistles of the Transcendentalists; all these things were beautiful to me, and I am glad I went there to find them.

Last of all, and newest of these marvels, were the subway trains. Perhaps this is not news to many of you but I, having never before ridden by such conveyance, was quite taken by them. The low, tiled platform alleys; the ever-present hum of the electrified third-rail; the distant roaring of the trains as they race along in their tunnels of night, lost beneath the city’s very streets and buildings and the feet of its people, driving trapped winds before them which herald their arrival at every station — they are truly impressive public works, and doing vast good for the city every day.

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Kerry Sienkiewicz, 73, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, with his wife, Nancy, by his side. He had never been a fan of obituaries and unfortunately had to write one for his sister. It was beautiful and heartfelt and quite nontraditional so hopefully this one will be also.

Now, Kerry is reunited with longloved friend and colleague, Mr. St. John, who together, spent 30 years at Elm Street Jr. High teaching Earth Science. They created a unique classroom that allowed the students to participate and learn in a variety of methods, hopefully helping to build their confidence as well as their critical skills. A favorite and often-used response to a question in the classroom was, “What Do You Think?”… as many of you reading this may recall… because it didn’t matter what the correct answer might be, but the importance of trying to think it through and arrive at one. Kerry also taught in his earlier years in Fryeburg and at Nashua High South for a couple of years before retiring.

Now, Kerry has once again set sail for Bimini in the Bahamas with dear friend Martin, with whom he shared the journey from Portsmouth, N.H. to the Bahamas. They purchased a 25-foot sloop, named it the Al B. Tros and proceeded to sail it without not knowing how to sail. They lived on board for over a year, fished from the ocean and hunted for salvage and treasure. They returned to N.H. and later Kerry sailed, solo, back to Bimini and stayed another year before returning home. Years later, Kerry joined his cousin in Tortola, BVI and helped him learn to sail his 50-foot charter boat.

And now, Kerry, along with his sister, Nancy, can resume digging, hoping to find that special rock, gem or mineral. They shared many amazing summers together volunteering as guides for the Poland Mining Camps in Maine. They enjoyed traveling around the country and Mexico making friends who shared in their passion. Kerry also journeyed to Sri Lanka and Brazil in his quest for adventure.

Kerry is predeceased by his parents, John and Marilyn Sienkiewicz of Nashua, N.H.; and his sister, Nancy Lee Sienkiewicz of Fryeburg.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Blower) Sienkiewicz of Milford, N.H., with whom he spent 37 very special happy years.

He was educated in Nashua, Tilton, UNH and Antioch University. He loved an adventure and made sure to make an ordinary trip, into one. His appreciation for geology, science and nature and for finding little treasures along the way, will always be his essence. Maybe the next time you see a glimmer from a rock glistening in the sunlight, you’ll think of him.

Kerry reaches out to thank each and every one of you, through his journey, connected with him and enriched his life. He fondly remembers his students and faculty friends he made while teaching and hopes he made a small difference in their education.

The Smith and Heald Funeral Home in Milford is in charge of his arrangements. At Kerry’s request, there will be no services and burial will be private.

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(Continued from Page 2B) The News is fortunate to have a number of people who vigorously debate each other on things they disagree on. He is not one of them.

Don Vose Naples

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To The Editor: Perhaps my Bridgton News

fellow read-

ers missed Rev. Robert Plaisted’s latest delusions in last week’s paper. If so, here’s a succinct outline of the column paragraph by paragraph. Notice how his lunacy unfolds.

• In college, Plaisted heard a professor say the underlying cause of all causes of World War I was “Everybody wanted to fight.”

Some people are always contentious. Sometimes, lots of people get killed.

• The word “punk” is defined. Plaisted tells a story about some “punks” who were trespassing and despoiling a man’s yard.

When the man confronted

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them with his shotgun, they ran away.

• Donald Trump is a punk, crook, hostile, a confessed criminal, and more stupid than the aforementioned punks who ran away.

He wants to punish those who don’t admire him.

Trump is now inciting his mob of violent supporters to overthrow the American government.

• Dangerous Donald Trump opposes truth. (Again, he’s too stupid to run away.)

Plaisted’s insight delves Mr. Trump’s very soul, discerning its psychoanalytic state.

Apocalyptically, Trump will direct his supporters, his mob, to take up arms

against our government; but they will learn it has even bigger guns.

• Trump supporters seek to overthrow our government. But they, like their 19th century slaveholder forebears, will die at the hands of the U.S. military.

Of course, conservatives, classic liberals, and libertarian readers of The News don’t need this synopsis.

They’re aware Reverend Plaisted’s stuff is tripe. This is offered for our still leftleaning neighbors in hopes they continue to realize how shallow are the current leftwing standard bearers.

Mark Walker Naples

LUNCH TIME — Amy Morton photographed 14 bald eagles, who gathered in front of her folks’ place on Sebago Lake. Here are two of the birds she saw, one snacking on a fish.

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Past jaunts to nearby states

(Continued from Page 3B) of poor Nancy Barton, or the doomed Willey Family.

Mt. Washington rises tall and imperious amongst those White Mountains — now so very white after last week’s storms — while in the valley below glitter the windows of those grand hotels which sprung up in the 19th century and which continue there to this very day. It’s enough to remind me of one such innkeeper, who kept a house in Jackson many generations ago.

“A party of gentlemen sitting on the veranda of a leading hotel in Jackson, N.H., fell into an amiable discussion of their delightful host, who bore a high military title, and who won his military spurs on the staff of a New Hampshire general.

One of them asked: ‘Did he get his title from service in the defense of his country?’ And the reply, from a retired army officer wryly checking his bill, was: ‘He must have, for I see he has not forgotten how to charge!’”

From New Hampshire, I travelled on through the Notch and down the Ammonoosuc into Vermont. The grand reservoir there, framed against the sky by the rolling slopes of the Green Mountains, makes for a stirring picture, and as the countryside sweeps away into the Northern Kingdom one struggles to count all the silos laid out before him. This is a land of agriculture, of small villages with each their own country store, and cities which seem smaller than many of Maine’s towns. Having tasted of their dairy industry, of cheeses and ice-creams, I can pronounce their fame is welldeserved, though I must admit old Maine’s maple syrup still tastes sweetest, and I must say there was a certain delight in looking down so many times to discover that, though we were in settled lands, my phone was frequently pulling no cell signal at all. Vermont seemed to me very similar to Maine, particularly to our Western Maine uplands, though there is a certain timelessness here which I feel is more pervasive than at home. Bridgton, Denmark, Fryeburg and our surrounding towns have much the same atmosphere, but in Vermont this drowsy quietude seems to overspread the whole region, and many times it seemed appropriate to expect a horse-drawn JAUNTS, Page 5B

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The 1940s

ACROSS 1. Decree 6. *U.S./U.S.S.R.’s cold one 9. Harry Potter’s mark 13. Syrup flavor 14. ____ Khan 15. Bird of prey’s nest 16. Lieu 17. H+, e.g.

18. Bashful or Happy 19. *”1984” author George 21. *Best-selling pop artist Bing 23. Writer ____ Monk Kidd 24. Genghis or Kubla 25. Cranberry habitat 28. Not nice 30. Saddle holders 35. *Boris Karloff’s movie “The ____,” pl.

37. Actress Barrymore 39. Asian goat antelope 40. Supernatural life force 41. Seethes 43. South African antelope 44. Cook from above 46. Rotisserie part 47. Not odd 48. Italy in Italian 50. What snob puts on 52. .0000001 joule 53. Sound of a dropped tome 55. Beer acronym 57. *____ Doctrine, U.S. foreign policy

60. *”How Green Was My ____” 63. Another word for nutria 64. Ciao in the U.S. 66. Trip guide 68. Surveyor’s maps 69. Afflict 70. Will alternative 71. Additionally 72. Nucleic acid 73. Term of endearment DOWN 1. Emergency acronym 2. *1949 international org.

3. Copycat 4. Chicken feet 5. Christian hymn (2 words) 6. Graveside sound 7. Gone by 8. TV’s Yellowstone, e.g.

9. Uses a Singer 10. Underwater hermit 11. Ethereal 12. Gridiron official, for short 15. Apollo Creed’s son 20. City in northern England 22. Old towel, e.g.

24. Rollerskater’s protector (2 words) 25. *Disney’s 1942 orphan 26. Abstractionism using optical illusion 27. Kind of salami

29. Crafts’ companion 31. Network of nerves 32. Treasure collection 33. Dreamer?

34. *Popular music style 36. Ship canvas 38. *1939-1945 42. Parallel grooves

45. Acid turns it red 49. “Bingo!”

51. Daryl Hannah’s 1984 movie 54. Open up 56. In spite of the fact, arch.

57. Church sound

58. Swedish shag rugs 59. Plotting 60. Velum, pl.

61. Zeal

62. New Haven University 63. IRS employee?

65. Yang’s opposite 67. Canny

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What would George think?

(Continued from Page 1B) federal armory in Springfield, killing four and wounding twenty. Faced with serious resistance, the rebellion quickly collapsed. In February, Washington’s wartime colleague Henry Knox reported that the insurrection had been put down. Washington replied, “On the prospect of the happy termination of this insurrection I congratulate you; hoping that good may result from the cloud of evils which threatened…the tranquility of the Union.”

Washington knew an insurrection when he saw it, and he would see yet another a few years later. This time, the target of the insurrectionists wasn’t debt collectors, but tax collectors. In 1791, the new Congress had imposed an excise tax on home-distilled whiskey to raise money toward repaying the national war debt. Frontier farmers along the Appalachians immediately became tax dodgers. Fermenting leftover grain to distill and sell as whiskey was a longstanding way of life in rural America, and tax evasion was widespread. Once again, city folk with money were pitted against country folk with produce.

The legendary American subculture of Appalachian moonshiners, evading hated federal “revenooers,” was born

Bountry Trees in your yard

(Continued from Page 1B) • What if you feel your neighbor has a hazardous tree or limb that is threatening your property? The first thing to do would be to get an arborist’s opinion to see if it really is an elevated threat. If it is, the neighborly thing to do would be to ask the neighbor to remove the threat, or at the very least, let you remove it. I’ve seen many cases where neighbors have split the cost to remove such a threat. In the rare case where the neighbor refuses to cooperate in taking care of an actual threat to your property, you will need to officially notify them, in some provable way, about your request that they remove the threat. This puts the responsibility back on them to take care of the threat or be liable if anything happens.

• I’ve seen cases where, in severe weather, such as a hurricane, everyone’s trees end up on everyone else’s property.

The question often comes up about who is responsible to pay the bill. The standard procedure, in these cases, is that each landowner will take care of the damage and cleanup on their own property, regardless of where the tree(s) came from.

Hopefully, this information will help clarify some common property line tree issues so that neighboring property owners will be better educated about what is, or isn’t, expected of them. Thanks for being a good neighbor.

Robert Fogg is general manager of Q-Team Tree Service in Naples and is also a licensed Arborist. He can be reached at RobertFogg@Q-Team.com or 207-693-3831.

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right there. Tax resistance spread through the rural mountains, but the worst of it was located in western Pennsylvania.

Angry mobs regularly resorted to threats and violence to intimidate officials trying to collect the tax. Things came to a head in 1794, when an armed mob attacked and set fire to the home of tax collector John Neville.

President Washington quickly issued a proclamation, posted in every town square, which commanded “all persons being insurgents…to disperse and retire peaceably to their respective abodes. And I do moreover warn all persons whomsoever against aiding, abetting, or comforting the perpetrators of the aforesaid treasonous acts.” When the insurrectionists refused to obey, Washington called up a military force of about 13,000 troops. On Sept. 30, 1794, he became our first, and only, president to lead American forces into combat. Thankfully, the insurrectionists realized they were outnumbered and quickly dispersed, without bloodshed.

Thanks to historical documentation, we know what George Washington thought, and also what he did, when confronted by violent civil insurrection. He refused to listen to arrant nonsense about “peaceful protesters,” “legitimate political discourse,” or “very fine people on both sides.”

He called insurrection by its real name. When attempts at peaceful negotiation failed, he suppressed insurrection by force.

Any government, which shrinks from enforcing its own laws, is no government at all. That’s probably what George would think about our present crisis. We can learn a lot from his example, if we’re willing.

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

Past jaunts to nearby states

(Continued from Page 4B) buggy, loaded down with some politician of old, to materialize before one of the hundred wayside grange halls or old country hotels I passed there, where folks still sit and play checkers waiting for the daily mail. Seeing these now, brought to mind again an old story which I’d once heard from East Bethel, Vermont.

“Some years back, in East Bethel, Vt., there lived a woman who was very much against modern inventions.

When good old Dr. Greene died, he was succeeded by a young doctor who ran an automobile, which sent her into quite a state. ‘It may be alright,’ she told her niece, who was then taking care of her, ‘going around in that infernal thing running over people to increase practice, but when I’m sick don’t you dare send for that doctor. Any old skate will do, but mind you he’s a horse doctor, none of your automotive doctors for me!”

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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 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 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) 693-5655 for subject matter for the coming weeks.

Sundays Ping Pong at the Bridgton Town Hall from 1 to 4 p.m. All welcome. Equipment provided free! 4 tables! FMI 647-2847.

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Rotary changes meeting time

Chamber Ribbon Cutting

NEW CHAMBER MEMBER — The Greater Bridgton-Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at the Winter Carnival Saturday for new member and Eskimo ICE Sculpture sponsor, Recovery Insurance Adjusters. Pictured from left are: Erin Connelly, Jill Connelly, Trish Connelly, Joe, Colin and Cathy Connelly of RIA, Chamber Executive Director Angie Cook, Town of Bridgton Community Development Director Linda LaCroix and Jill Rollins, GBLRCC Board Member and Bridgton Hospital.

Live Opera in HD at LHE/PAC which the plot revolves, with soprano Brenda Rae as the spirited Zerbinetta and tenor Brandon Jovanovich as Ariadne’s lover, the god Bacchus. Marek Janowski conducts.

This live cinema transmission of Ariadne auf Naxos is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe. Ariadne auf

Area birth

Walker Mark Kelley, son of Emily and Andrew Stacy of Sebago, was born on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at 8:23 a.m. at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway. Walker weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces. He joins a brother, Breslin, age 4.

Maternal grandparents: Heidi Kelley of Sebago and Scott and Audrey Farley of Tremont.

Paternal grandparents: Bertram and Denise Stacy of Denmark.

Naxos will be shown on Saturday, March 12 at 1 p.m. Estimated run time: 2 hours, 50 minutes.

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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 awardwinning 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.

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New paintings in the gallery include “Beach Path“ (above) by Phyllis Tracy and an original watercolor (at right) by Celeste Fleming.

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Saturday, March 12 St. Patrick’s Corned Beef Supper at the South Bridgton Congregational Church, with all the fixings, and pies for dessert at 5 p.m. Irish music to follow after the meal.

The church is located at 16 Fosterville Road. Reservations only, $12 a person, please call Shirley to reserve a seat at 647-1218.

Ariadne auf Naxos, Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, will be shown at 1 p.m. at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy. Estimated run time: 2 hours, 50 minutes. Opera enthusiast Joe De Vito will be hosting his Opera Lecture Series on Tuesday, March 8 at 3 p.m. in the LHE/ PAC Seminar Room. COVID19 protocol: In order to keep the doors open, facemasks are required inside the building during all events. Online ticket orders are encouraged (www. fryeburgacademy.org/pac)

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This month’s dinner will feature baked turkey, potatoes, vegetables, rolls and homemade desserts! Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 207-627-4282.

Tuesday, March 1 Heather Pierson Band at the Kendall C. and Anna Ham Majestic Theatre at Mountain Top Music Center kicks off its Spring-Summer Main Stage Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. with a Mardi Gras/Fat concert by the Heather Pierson Band. The Majestic is at 36 Main Street in Conway (NH) Village. Tickets are available at www. mountaintopmusic. org/concert-series. Currently, admission requires evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or a same day negative test. For the March 1 event, patrons must remain masked, at the performers’ request.

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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The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club will move its weekly meeting time from 7:30 a.m. on Thursdays to 4:30 p.m.

According to President Jessica Putnam, the later time will be more convenient for working parents.

“Younger working parents are often reluctant to make a commitment for a morning meeting when they are busy with work and school preparations,” Putnam said. “We hope that new members will find the 4:30 p.m. time more convenient.”

Most existing members felt a 4:30 meeting time on the same day was workable. The Board of Directors has agreed to test this meeting time for March and April and see how it works.

The meetings will continue to be hybrid so that those who are still reluctant to move inside with crowds are able to participate. Meetings will be at Stella’s on the Square, located at 6 High Street in Bridgton on the first four Thursdays of the month. When there is a fifth Thursday in a month, a social is usually organized.

For an invitation to join the meeting online, contact George Szok at gszoksbox@gmail.com.

For more information about the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club and its activities, check the website at https:// lakeregionrotary.com or Facebook Page. To reach out to Jessica Putnam or the Board of Directors, e-mail LakeRegionRotary@gmail.com.

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Bridgton Farmers’ Market recipe

You can’t beet this cake!

By Nancy Tripp Bridgton Farmers’ Market Our recipe for this week comes from BrennaMae at Patch Farm. I could tell before taking a bite that this recipe is a keeper. I love the notes she has made on substitutions. She is a fearless baker.

I have always considered baking as a form of chemistry, and I follow a baking recipe to the letter. I had planned ahead. I had my beautiful beets ready and on hand, but I hadn’t checked on my chocolate stash. I used the substitution suggested in the recipe and used cocoa and coconut oil, which I prefer in baking. It is delicious.

This cake is light, moist and the chocolate flavor is deep and satisfying.

I highly recommend giving it a try. You won’t regret it.

Melt chocolate and 1/4 cup of butter on low heat, stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream the remaining butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs.

In a small bowl, combine the chocolate mixture, beets and vanilla. Beat into creamed mixture (it is okay if it looks a bit lumpy or separated). Combine flour, baking soda and salt, gradually add to the creamed mixture.

Pour into a buttered floured 10-inch fluted tube pan (hot tip: use cocoa powder to flour your tin — it helps the final product look dark brown and chocolaty!). Bake at 375 degrees for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool in the pan 10 minutes before removing from the pan onto a wire rack to cool completely. Before serving, dust with confectioners’ sugar.

Beet Chocolate Cake

4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (see notes below) 1 cup butter, softened, divided 1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar (see notes below) 3 eggs 2 cups pureed cooked beets (see notes below) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt Confectioners’ sugar

Ingredient notes: Don’t have semi-sweet chocolate bars laying around, but you have cocoa powder?

I used 6 T cocoa, 4 T sugar, and 4 T coconut oil (you could use butter) as a sub. I just added this to a small pan, heated slowly, then added the 1/4 cup butter as directed by the recipe.

Don’t have brown sugar on hand? We never do, we never buy it. Just sugar + molasses will do the trick. Did you know brown sugar is literally just sugar + molasses? It’s true. We never measure, just pour a glob in until it “looks right.”

Pureed cooked beets, you ask? Glad you did. About 3

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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

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Carpenters & Helpers

Weekly Schedule 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, 803-8707, 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 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: 207-647-3384.

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 drive-thru.

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 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 603356-4980 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

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Truck Driver/ Equipment Operator/Laborer

The Town of Fryeburg is accepting applications for the position of Truck Driver/Equipment Operator/Laborer. This position is a skilled manual labor job in the Highway Department. The position requires the operation of light to moderately heavy trucks and all truck attachments, as well as the use of several pieces of heavy equipment. Experience in road construction and repair, as well as plowing Town roads and snow and ice removal is preferred. Cross-training with the Transfer Station is necessary. Experience as a mechanic and/ or welder is a plus. A valid Class B, CDL license with a good driving record is required. Applicant must be insurable under the Town’s vehicle insurance policy.

A job description for this position is available at the Town Office and on our website at www.fryeburgmaine.org.

This is a full-time 40-hour week position that offers a full range of benefits including health insurance and a retirement program.

Please forward a letter of interest and an application to Katie Haley, Town Manager, Town of Fryeburg, 16 Lovewell Pond Road, Fryeburg, ME 04037 or e-mail to townmanager@fryeburgmaine.org. The position will remain open until filled.

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large beets = 2 cups (honestly, I just use whatever 3 large beets yields, be it 1 2/3 cups or 2 1/2 cups, it always works out). In a medium size pot, place beets and cover generously with water. Pop a lid on, and boil/simmer until the beets are soft — at least 45 minutes for big ones. Peel beets, then puree in a blender, Ninja, Vitamix, food processor… but puree well.

The Bridgton Farmers’ Market is located at The All Roads Hub (the old Macdonald Motor Building) at 4 Nulty Street and runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. 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 The Bridgton Farmers’ Market will not be accepting credit cards or EBT until further notice. Individual vendors do accept credit cards or Venmo for their business at their tables.

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LEA is hiring for summer positions: Lab Intern Milfoil Crew Water Testing Interns Courtesy Boat Inspectors

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Outdoor life

Amos Mountain is well connected The Denmark Mountain Hikers come from all over for our weekly hikes, and on our trail conversations I am always entertained and intrigued by their life stories that they share. Our hikers have hiked and travelled all over the world and their experiences broaden and enrich our outings.

They help make each of the Denmark Mountain Hikers’ Hiking Trips & Tips rambles through the woods and mountains in Maine and New Hampshire at social pleasure, sort of like frosting on the

by Allen Crabtree “cake” of great scenery, nature, wildlife, and history that we encounter each week.

Our Feb. 11 hike to Amos Mountain in Lovell was a perpetuity, for the benefit of this region’s natural and human special double treat for 18 Denmark Mountain Hikers. First, communities. Amos Mountain is an easy, local hike in the Denmark Mountain Hikers Dale and Kitty Nelson invited Reserve with an interesting early history. the group to meet at their wonderful log cabin on the side of The Town of Lovell, where Amos Mountain is located, Amos Mountain, where Dale has laid out a hiking trail from is named for Captain John Lovewell. Lovewell led the third their back porch through woods behind their house to connect expedition against the Indians that culminated in the Battle of to other trails on the mountain, including the Rogers Family Trail and the Heritage Loop Trail, leading to the summit of Amos Mountain.

Dale’s trail is marked with red flagging, and he broke trail through the deep and heavy snow the entire way for the group of hikers. The air temperature was a mild-mid 40s, with a bright sun most of the morning, enough to soften the snow along the trail. Total hike from start to finish at the Nelson cabin took us three hours, and at our rate of progress breaking trail we probably hiked at least 3 ½ miles, but we don’t know for sure.

The other treat was when Dale and Kitty opened their home to the hikers after the hike for home-made chow- DENMARK MOUNTAIN HIKERS on the Amos Mountain trail. dah and chili, plus goodies (Photo by Allen Crabtree) to eat and drink. It was a great time to gather around the kitchen or the fireplace Pequawket (Fryeburg) on May 9, 1725, at Lovells Pond as in the living room and swap hiking stories. This is such a one of the engagements during the French and Indian War. good congenial group and it is always a treat to spend time This battle resulted in the death of both Captain Lovewell with them. Thank you, Dale and Kitty for opening your and Indian war chief Paugus. The French and Indian War was home and your hospitality to us! fought between English settlers, the French and several tribes Amos Mountain of eastern Indians from 1722 till 1725. Ultimately, the French Amos Mountain (955 feet elevation) is one of three sum- and their Indian allies were defeated by the English colonists. mits in the Heald and Bradley Ponds Reserve in Lovell. The At the conclusion of the French and Indian War, land 802-acre Reserve is owned by the Greater Lovell Land Trust grants in this area were issued to soldiers for their service and and was acquired by the Land Trust beginning in 1996. The to encourage settlement. Unfortunately, the land grants were mission of the Land Trust is to protect the ecosystems of slow in coming and by the time they were released most of the Kezar Lake, Kezar River, and Cold River watersheds, in the soldiers had died and the grants were inherited by surviv-

Senior Rambles

DENMARK MOUNTAIN HIKER Dale Nelson at the “Pulpit Rock” on the Amos Mountain trail. (Photo by Susan Sedita) ing members of their families.

Amos Mountain is named for the mountain’s first resident, Amos Andrews. Andrews purchased a 100-acre lot in 1843 on the mountain from a land speculator, who had purchased several land grants from surviving family members of the French and Indian War soldiers. Amos was a hermit and lived alone on the side of the mountain raising sheep until about 1862.

Today, Amos Mountain Trail passes by his old homestead. All that is left is the stone foundation of his house and barn and the remains of the stone walls used as sheep pens, but it is interesting to explore the site and imagine what life would have been like for Amos, living alone here on the mountain for nearly 20 years with only his sheep for companions.

Amos Mountain in Oxford County, Lovell, ME Difficulty – Easy Trail distance – 3.1 miles total loop circuit of the mountain Hiking time – 2.5 hours Elevation – 955 feet Vertical gain – 400 feet Directions to trailhead: Take Route 5 north from Lovell. The parking lot is on the right about 1.5 miles north of the Slab City Road (a right turn) and just before Palmer Lane (on the left). There is parking for several cars at the trailhead.

Easy Riders ride lots of snow in Millinocket

Recently, 39 members of the Bridgton Easy Riders Snowmobile Club trailered their sleds to Millinocket for their first Club Trip of the season. They stayed five nights at the very comfortable Baxter Park Inn, where they made day trips to vari-

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ous destinations.

“This is a great way to get to know other club members, and if you are new to sledding, you can learn the basics from the pros,” BER correspondent Bill Preis said. “It was very easy to find a comfortable riding group, no matter your style of riding.”

On the first night, riders had a Meet and Greet Pizza and Sub Party in a special meeting room that also served as the breakfast room. The hotel provided orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cold and warm cereals, toast, bagel, etc.

sert. What a feast! This was followed by a local band that provided some great dance music that kept our members on their feet. Two of our more talented club members took to the stage and belted out some songs and played guitar.

There are many great lunch destinations that are accessible by sled including River Drivers Restaurants at New England Outdoor Center, Shin Pond Village, Wildwood Trailside Camps, Matagamon, and Kokadjo.

Those destinations ranged in distance from 12 to 60 miles one way.

Boy — do they have snow in Millinocket!

The trails in Millinocket are usually well groomed and offer some very scenic vistas and views of Mt Katahdin. One popular ride is to Abol Bridge which is on the Golden Road. You can almost reach out and touch Mt. Katahdin.

Right around the corner on ITS 85/86 South on the west branch of the Penobscot River are several cottages with stunning views of the river and Mt. Katahdin. The most popular photo spot in summer and in winter, is at the “Big Rock” which is decorated with art and “Keep Maine Beautiful” Tuesday night was a repeat of our trip two years ago at the East Branch Sno Rovers SC Club House for a spaghetti supper, complete with garlic bread, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and des-

There were a few unplanned, off trail excursions, that landed sleds in waste deep snow, but everyone had a good time and nobody got hurt. There are dozens of photos and videos on the Bridgton Easy Riders Facebook Page that will show the beauty of the Katahdin area along with Club members enjoying the festivities.

The next BER Club Trip will be to Caribou in early March.

The next club meeting will be on Friday, March 11 at the Bridgton Community Center. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. There will not be a potluck supper this time.

— Bill Preis, BER Club Correspondent W e b s i t e : Bridgtoneasyriders.com To see dozens of photos and videos, go to: https:// www.facebook.com/bridgtoneasyridersclub/