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Proposed SAD 61 school budget up 5.25%

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Phil Shane first took a seat at the school board table, he saw a budget proposal of $8 million dollars.

Monday, the longtime Casco director saw a much bigger number on the bottom line — $31, million plus.

“Holy mackerel,” said Shane, who has served as a school board member for 27

years. “If I stay on for another four to five years, we’ll be at $40 million.”

“Times have changed,” SAD 61 Superintendent of Schools Al Smith said of the proposed budget, which is a 5.25% increase ($1,565,317) over the previous year.

Finance Coordinator Sherri Proctor walked the school board through the proposal Monday night at Lake Region

Vocational Center.

Original requests from administrators and leadership team members totaled just under $32 million, or a 7% hike. New staff requests were initially at $455,000, but the budget committee pared that figure down to $311,000.

Requests included: • Add, Grade 7/8 Social Studies teacher at Lake Region Middle School, $58,303

• Add, Grade 1 teacher at Songo Locks School (to keep class sizes below 20–21), $58,303 • Add, Resource Officer (full-time, 175 days) at Lake Region High School, $75,200 • Add, Resource Officer at Lake Region Middle School, $58,303 (this position was initially cut, but put back into the budget pending further research)

• Cut, Behavioral Specialist for Songo Locks/Stevens Brook, $58,303 • Cut, Elementary IEP Coordinator for special education, $68,336.

Proctor noted that of the $31,281,633, 80% of that figure covers salaries and benefits. The figure is $24,925,918.

SAD 61 has approximately 400 regular employees, not including substitutes.

On the contract front, the union representing the ed techs and secretaries (total, 88) will soon be negotiating a new deal with SAD 61, effective June 30. Proctor said “estimates” were used to budget for these workers.

In other highlights: • SAD 61 will likely see a boost in state subsidy, about $600,000. The majority of this BUDGET, Page 5A

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer A hurdle has been cleared to keep Ninth District Court in Bridgton.

With the town and the Judicial Branch in midst of negotiating a new lease agreement, one concern that surfaced was court security.

Jeff Henthorn, director of Court Facilities, informed selectmen last August that unsecured access between the court space and a public bathroom was troublesome.

Henthorn later met with SOME INTERESTING THINGS TO SEE during Bridgton’s Winter Carnival, including some magic at the Town Hall, horsedrawn wagon rides (which were a local contractors Jeff Frey and little cold) and meeting furry critters.

(Rivet Photos) Eric Wissmann (who previously removed the clerk’s office) to review possible options to improve circulation at the municipal complex.

“Visitors for court business are screened and visitors for town business are not screened. Town visitors can travel through the building

and to public bathrooms and enter the courtroom without being screened. It is also possible to leave the courtroom and go to the public bathroom or elsewhere in the building and then re-enter the courtroom without being screened again,” Henthorn wrote in a memo.

Construction of a “regular stick wall” in the lobby shared by the courtroom and the selectmen’s meeting room was not an option due to the presence of an existing condenser (which will likely need to be removed at some point) above the ceiling.

So, the group got creative. They considered use of a “manufactured wall with a locked door,” which could be moved and reinstalled if needed.

“The manufactured wall would include a locked door that would be released 30 sec-

onds (for example) after an alarm rings to allow people to freely exit throughout the building,” Henthorn wrote.

This type of wall is in use at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta.

An existing small conference room will be converted into a multi-sex single occupant bathroom. Henthorn told selectmen that existing plumbing is nearby, making hookup doable.

The estimated price tag is $45,000. Henthorn noted that the Judicial Branch would consider “paying all or a portion of this work.” That discussion will occur when Bridgton Town Manager Bob Peabody and Henthorn sit down to discuss terms of a new lease agreement.

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Almost 100 residents weighed in on five ordinances, two moratoriums and a couple of financial issues in a matter of 30 minutes.

Last Thursday, 79 voting residents showed up at the Naples Town Hall and picked up a pink voting card. It was probably the biggest turnout for a Special Town Meeting.

“If you said it was the best turnout for a special town meeting, that would be factual,” Chairman Jim Grattelo said.

“It was an impressive turnout for a meeting in the middle of February, on a night when it was only 16 degrees,” Grattelo said, adding, “Ever since we started sending out the postcards to remind people about town meetings,” the

Special town meeting attendance has improved.

Everything was approved.

The two financial items include (Warrant Article 3) a community center feasibility study for $25,000, and (Warrant Article 4) the purchase of an ambulance for $242,000. Both expenses will use existing funds and do not impact the mil rate.

The two moratoriums were briefly discussed, and then passed by a great margin.

Naples resident Priscilla Kyle asked what was meant by “adult-use establishments.”

Naples Town Manager John Hawley said without a moratorium, “it left the window wide open for a number

of adult entertainment businesses. [This moratorium] puts a temporary ban on these types of businesses, where these could exist,” he said.

Another resident got up and asked, “Are, you gonna do away with the bar rooms?

I don’t see many kids there.”

“No,” Hawley said , adding that an adult bookstore is one type of business and that someone had called the town office asking about opening one on the Causeway.

Kyle said she didn’t want an adult bookstore on the Causeway.

The residents supported this moratorium as well as another moratorium MEETING, Page 2A

FA’s ‘payload’ headed for outer space FRYEBURG — Teacher Dr. Warren Ziegler and five Fryeburg Academy students continue to work on a project that is truly “out of this world.”

Fryeburg Academy’s proposed CubeSat experiment — chosen by the Maine Space Grant Consortium last fall — will launch on the MESAT1 satellite, the very first satellite from the State of Maine.

It’s one of 18 small research satellites selected

by NASA to carry auxiliary payloads into space between 2021–23, and is part of NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative that provides SPACE PROJECT — Fryeburg Academy CubeSat opportunities for nanosatelwill be part of NASA’s satellite program set to be lite science and technology launched in 2021-23. payloads built by universi-

ties, schools, and nonprofit organizations to rideshare on space launches.

Maine’s CubeSat, MESAT1, is being developed in partnership of two of the state’s public universities along with a trio of K–12 schools. The University of Maine’s graduate students in collaboration with the University of Southern Maine (USM) undergraduate students are providing CubeSat design, development, integration and testing. Payload proposals were led by Saco Middle School, Fryeburg Academy and Falmouth High School.

When MESAT1 is launched, Maine middle school and high school students will access satellite

data for scientific discovery, says UMaine professor of electrical and computer engineering Ali Abedi, assistant vice president for research and director of the Center for Undergraduate Research, who is leading the project with Jeremy Qualls, USM professor of physics and dean of the College of Science, Technology, and SPACE, Page 4A

FA science teacher Dr. Warren Ziegler

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Special town meeting (Continued from Page 1A) designed to stop the reduction of commercial and retail space in the Village district.

Warrant Article 9, the Land Use Ordinance, was explained by Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Renee Carter.

“We made a couple of changes to definitions. This is where we are adding the Causeway District,” which is from Freedom Café to G.C. Cramer Jeweler’s property, Carter said.

She said creating the Causeway District is the first step in a larger project to allow more uses in the Shoreland Zone on the Causeway.

“It is a big project. It is going to take us a while.

This is the first step to get there,” Carter said.

This summer, the town will be crafting a more relaxed Shoreland Zone

Ordinance by working with private consultant Mike Morse, who spent decades with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and also with the DEP. The revamped ordinance would allow more uses based on smaller beachfront requirements.

When Warrant Article 10, the Special Amusement Ordinance, was on the floor for discussion, a local business owner asked about why the fee schedule was not included.

“We didn’t want to put a fee schedule in the ordinance,” Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) Chairman Skip Meeker said.

Grattelo elaborated. “The advice from attorneys was to NOT to put the fees in the ordinance, because if we did then every time we changed the fees, we would have to change the ordinance,” he said.

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The business owner said that when the fee was included as part of the ordinance, the residents have some control because town meeting is required for the passage of ordinances.

Having the fee schedule set by the selectmen — “that takes it out of our hands,” the business owner said.

Grattelo responded. “For you to have a comfort level, there is no intent from the selectboard to dramatically change the fee schedule,” Grattelo promised.

The residents also passed a revised Street Vendor Ordinance, which would allow local businesses to invite a mobile vendor to their property for a short time, for special offerings like a customer appreciation event.

According to Carter, “The mobile vendor (ordinance) is because we have people…I don’t want to

name names, but Moose Landing Marina wanted to have a mobile vendor come on the weekend. And our street vendor ordinance didn’t allow for people to do that.”

The revision would allow

people to bring a mobile vendor on site If the event with the mobile vendor would likely draw a crowd of more than 200 people, it would be addressed in the Outdoor Entertainment Ordinance,

and if the mobile vendor serves liquor it would require a Special Amusement permit, Carter said.

The changes make the Street Vendor Ordinance, more user-friendly, Carter said.

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Fitness and fresh air are year-round pursuits.

Several residents spoke up in support of removing snow from the boardwalks so that people could enjoy wintertime walks on the Causeway instead of being forced to the edge of the road.

“We have people walking on the street. Get ’em up on the sidewalk. We paid good money for that,” Calvin Weeks said, referring to the Causeway restoration that was part of the state construction project in 2010 through 2013. The town paid for a percentage of that total cost.

Marie Kushner was the first person to make the request for snow removal during this particular Naples Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday. She spoke during the public participation period.

“I want to ask the selectboard to put in the budget the cost for snow removal for the sidewalks for next year,” Kushner said.

“It is a shame that we

are not able to walk on the Causeway during the winter.

There are so many people, especially elderly people, who need a safe flat place to walk,” Kushner said.

Based on the number of people who are out and about walking around Naples, there is a demand, she said.

“Please put it in the budget and let the voters decide,” she said.

In the past decade, other residents have asked if the town could maintain the sidewalks during the winter.

And, in the past, the town officials had decided that it was not an expense that should be in the budget.

Area business owner Weeks spoke after Kushner, saying he agreed with her proposal. Weeks has already discussed snow-removal and its environment impact on the water quality with representatives of both the Department of Environment Protection (DEP) and also with Lakes Environmental Association (LEA).

“There aren’t any concerns about the snow and salt from the sidewalks getting into the water. The big-

gest amount is residual from Route 302,” Weeks said.

He recommended that the Long Lake side be cleared for walking. He said that it is not necessary to put sand mixed with de-icing products directly on the sidewalk.

“We don’t have to sand it. We have to clear it. I’ve talked to Harrison and Bridgton — they don’t salt and sand” their sidewalks, he said.

He said that if the town removes the snow on the Long Lake side, the sun will do the rest of the work.

“We are talking about locals going from Point A to Point B. There are plenty of people who would use that [boardwalk] instead of walking out in the road,” he said.

“We need to look at this seriously…Add it to the budget and get rid of the snow,” Weeks said.

Resident Jon Marsh echoed the previous sentiments.

“We have a ten-milliondollar streetscape that is recognized across the nation, and we cannot walk on it,” Marsh said. “Could you consider putting it in the budget?”

Some of the selectmen’s considerations were: that

salt would deteriorate the new stain on the sidewalks; that the town would be liable for injury if sidewalks were kept open all winter; and that the cost of wintertime maintenance was more than taxpayers wanted to pay.

Chairman Jim Grattelo was concerned about damage to the new stain that will be applied this spring.

“We are spending $78,000 to repair the sidewalk. The last thing that makes sense is if we clear the sidewalk” of snow, he Grattelo said, explaining that the snow would cover the sidewalk and protect it from the salt mix that the state uses on Route 302.

Leaving the snow there would protect the product in which the town has invested money, Grattelo said.

Selectman Bob Caron II said he recalled the reasons were “cost and liability” that caused the selectmen to say no to budgeting it in the past.

Weeks said, “There is no liability if someone walks there.”

Selectman Kevin Rogers said, “If we don’t maintain it, it is closed for the season” and then the town is not liable.

Marsh noted. “Insurance

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Boardwalk stain to be applied every 5 years

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The Causeway boardwalk is known for attracting attention.

Typically, the Causeway turns heads because of its aesthetics and because of the views of natural scenery it offers.

Recently, it has attracted some attention as residents asked the Naples Board of Selectmen to budget funds for winter-time maintenance of the boardwalk.

There was a concern that removing snow and exposing the boardwalk to additional salt and sand would shorten the life of a new stain product that will be put down this year.

This spring, the company Knowles Industrial Services Corp., based in Gorham, will be removing the existing stain and applying a product on the surface of the boardwalk, which is stamped concrete.

On Monday — the same night that residents asked for snow removal to be budgeted — the town manager updated the selectmen on the guarantees for the stain job as well as the required maintenance.

“Last time we met, you asked about warranties offered on the proposed work for the Causeway sidewalk,” Naples Town Manager John Hawley said.

“Knowles Industrial states that there is a one-

year workmanship warranty because it is not known fully what is in the original concrete mix,” he said.

“The good new is that we do know the product has been used elsewhere with good success so hopefully the product will hold up well here,” he said.

“As far as ongoing maintenance, a full recoating, as long as there is a touch up from year to year, will only need to be done every four to five years,” Hawley said.

That depends on wear and tear, he added.

Many people who were pushing for removing snow from the sidewalks said that a walkway on the Long Lake side of the Causeway is preferable. It is closer to the water. Also, there are already parking spots on that side of Roosevelt Trail.

However, some people thought the sidewalks on the opposite side, on the Brandy Pond side would be a more suitable option.

Selectman Kevin Rogers said the Long Lake side “is the decorative section.

There is no reason we cannot do the other side.”

“Eventually, we will have to clear the sidewalks,” Rogers said.

Additionally, there are roads such as Route 114 and Lambs Mill Road that intersect with the sidewalks on that side.

Resident Bob Nyberg said the Brandy Pond side was a wiser decision for

snow removal based on more adverse weather conditions on the Long Lake side.

“Snow-blowing the side that is on the lake [would work] if it is sunny and nice out. If it is snowy, forget it. The wind comes across the lake and it blows the snow onto the sidewalk,” he said, adding “This has been a pretty mild winter.”

In related business, which is making the Causeway more friendly for walkers, the selectmen signed the bond documents for the upcoming Route 302-35 construction project. Part of that construction project is the installation of sidewalks plus pedestrian pleasing features like crosswalk signals.

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — With the ambulance bids due on the day before Valentine’s Day, the Town of Casco was hoping to get a sweetheart of a deal.

The voters had allocated $305,000 for an ambulance at Casco Special Town Meeting earlier this year.

On Tuesday, the Casco Board of Selectmen chose the bid of $275,718 for a savings of approximately $29,000.

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Selectmen appoints Witts to Budget Committee

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The proposed budget for the Town of Naples will be coming before the elected officials in less than a month.

With only a couple budget workshops left, the Naples Board of Selectmen appointed someone to finish out the term of a person who had resigned from the Naples Budget Committee.

Rachel Cebra stepped down from the budget committee, turning in her letter of intent to the town manager.

On Monday, the selectmen appointed Martina Witts to step into the seat which expires June 2021.

Witts currently serves on the Naples Marinas and Waterfront Committee.

The budget committee is scheduled to hold its workshops on March 4 and March 11.

After that, the next step is a public hearing of the budget, which is slated for March 18.

“Our budget process will be done the week of March 11. The following week, March 18 is the public hearing,” Naples Town Manager John Hawley said.

“In order to make the public notification requirements for the town meeting warrant articles, the budget committee will hold [it’s] public hearing on Wednesday, March 18, at 6

p.m.,” Hawley said.

The following week, Monday, March 23, will be joint meeting of the selectmen and the budget committee members.

The joint meeting needs to be held on this time table “so that the formal recommendations for each budget article can be recorded for the town meeting warrant,” Hawley said.

COMRADESHIP is alive and well in New England. On Tuesday evening, Feb. 11, officers from American Legion Post 67 Bridgton were invited to attend a meeting with American Legion Post 95 of North Conway, N.H. Much to their surprise, they were presented with a large donation in support of the revitalization of Post 67. On Saturday, Feb. 15, American Legion Post 46 Conway, N.H. reached across the border to Post 67 Bridgton. Commander Donald Mulcahy and Adj. William O’Neil attended a fundraiser across the state line into New Hampshire, where the proceeds were dedicated to the efforts to revitalize Post 67 in Bridgton. “Our humble and heartfelt ‘thank you’ to our brothers and sisters for the much-needed aid in our revitalization,” Mulcahy said. Pictured (left to right) Post 46 SAL Sr. Vice Pete Cantin, SAL Finance Officer Hud Gauvin, Adj. Nathaniel Nicholas, SAL Commander Rick Bretton, Post 67 Commander Donald Mulcahy, Adj. William O’Neil, and Post 46 Finance Officer Phil Vasington.

Physician adds credential

Dr. Peter Leighton, M.D., an internal medicine specialist at Bridgton Hospital, has achieved his second national board certification, this time in addiction medicine.

Last year, Dr. Leighton expanded his practice at Bridgton Primary Care to specialize in the treatment of opioid users and others suffering from the disease of substance addiction.

The certification, administered by the American Board of Preventive Medicine, will provide the foundation for Dr. Leighton to further improve the health and safety of his patients and their communities, he said.

“Addiction medicine is so much more than a profession for me,” Dr. Leighton said. “Caring for people affected directly or indirectly by addiction is truly my calling. I’ve witnessed — personally and professionally — the multigenerational devastation addiction causes to individuals, families, communities and our nation. I feel profoundly grateful for the ability to help.”

According to the ABPM, addiction medicine is concerned with the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and recovery of those with the disease of addiction, and substance-related health

conditions. Physicians in this subspecialty also help family members whose health and functioning are affected by a loved one’s substance use or addiction.

Dr. Leighton was previously board certified in internal medicine.

“We are incredibly proud of Dr. Leighton’s accomplishment,” said Peter Wright, FACHE, president of Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals.

“Board certification is a national recognition of his skill, and a true testament to his commitment to help our patients overcome this crippling disease.

An estimated 20 million Americans suffer from addiction with a workforce of only 4,400 special-

Dr. Peter Leighton ists. The need for greater access to expert addiction medicine care is especially acute in rural areas.

Cafe help needed

Have you ever visited Bridgton Hospital and been intrigued by the delicious aroma of coffee, baked goods or breakfast sandwiches? If you followed your nose, you’d wind up at Twitchell’s Campus Café, which provides delicious snacks and meals to visitors and staff five days a week.

Twitchell’s, which is staffed entirely by volunteers who make and serve breakfast and lunch, is looking for a few good people. Three-hour shifts are available and training will be provided, although experience in food service is always welcome.

All proceeds from Twitchell’s go to the Bridgton Hospital Guild, which provides charitable and educational services for patients and employees.

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(Continued from Page 2A) liability is not an issue.

Maine municipalities are specifically immune from [people suing from injury from falling] on ice and snow on sidewalks.”

The company doing work for the town has pinpointed the weather-resistant paint that will be used, he said, and that resolves the issue with the boardwalk being ruined.

The town should allow residents to use the boardwalk instead of keeping it under snow all winter, he said.

Dennis Hodgkins, who along with his wife Carol owns the Augustus Bove House said he backs the boardwalk being open during the winter.

“We have guests who want to take a walk,” he said. “There is a lot more lability from someone getting hit by a car than falling on the sidewalk.”

Weeks spoke again saying, there are products that have been proven to resist salt.

“Run a snowblower down there, then the sun will melt the ice,” he said. “If you put a path in, people will use it.”

Business news

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Manager promotion Dean DeMario has been promoted to the manager of Chalmers Employee Benefits at Chalmers Insurance Group.

DeMario previously held the title of Employer Group Benefits Specialist and will continue to advise benefits clientele.

An instrumental part of the development of the benefits division, DeMario plans to continue the growth of the Dean DeMario department as he hires on additional support this year.

“Dean continues to be a cornerstone for the success of Chalmers Employee Benefits. Dean’s experience and passion for the industry shows through in his work with our clients. This is a well-deserved promotion,” said Jim Chalmers, VP Sales.

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FA space ‘Cube’ project (Continued from Page 1A) Health; and Jason Goldstein, director of the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve.

MESAT1 was awarded $300,000 from NASA. The project also received $150,000 in NASA Maine Space Grant Consortium funding for graduate student research. Additional funding from UMaine and USM to support undergraduate student research brings the total funding for MESAT1 to $522,000 over three years.

NASA’s Cubesat Launch Initiative has a goal to have all 50 states participate by developing and launching nanosatellites, says Terry Shehata, director of the Maine Space Grant Consortium. The consortium launched a statewide competition in January 2019 to all Maine school districts for CubeSat project proposals to the NASA CubeSat Launch Initiative. Out of the 11 proposals submitted, the following three payloads were selected: • The first payload proposed by Saco Middle School, dubbed ALBEDO will investigate the impact of albedo (a fraction of solar irradiation reflected back into space) on local temperature. The goal is to

compare temperature and albedo across urban and rural areas. The low Earth orbit space test environment offers the ability to collect and analyze vast quantities of relevant data. The purpose of the analysis is to determine whether or not urban heat islands can be mitigated through architectural designs that maximize albedo.

• The second payload proposed by Fryeburg Academy, IMAGER, will be used to study an application of a low-cost remote sensing tool for coastal estuaries as a STEM activity. The goal is to develop a remote sensing tool by modifying a digital camera to image shallow, coastal waters to distinguish water quality properties such as turbidity and phytoplankton concentration.

• The third payload proposed by Falmouth High School, HAB, will study harmful algal blooms to see if they increase atmospheric temperature and water vapor levels in the atmosphere above them. Developing the capacity to monitor and identify algal blooms from orbit will provide a simple way to track the development, distribution and dispersion of blooms. If a correlation between humidity

and the temperature of the atmosphere and the sea surface in the vicinity of HABs is established, it will be easier to detect when an algal bloom is growing.

“We began this venture last year with the formation of our Space Raiders Club and working with CubeSat simulators,” said FA’s science teacher Dr. Warren Ziegler. “Since then, we’ve partnered with UMaineOrono and The Wells Estuarine Research Reserve and other partners to leverage their resources and knowledge on our chosen experiment that determines water quality and biological markers through imaging coastal estuaries.”

Ziegler and his club will work with Dr. Ali Abedi from UMaine-Orono to assemble the CubeSat satellite experiment — aptly named, IMAGER— and Dr. Jason Goldstein who leads the Wells Estuarine Research Reserve in Maine.

“Our contributions thus far for the project are the remote sensing and spacecraft attitude control sequences that allow the CubeSat to be controlled inflight,” Ziegler said. “The goal is to develop a remote sensing tool by modifying a digital camera to image shallow, coastal waters to distinguish water quality properties such as turbidity and phytoplankton concentration.”

Currently, Fryeburg Academy has five active team members participating in the Space Raiders Club, which includes Kyle Fairfield ’21, Andrii Obertas ’21, Artem Laptiev ’20, Ava Chadbourne ’21 and Nicholas Zakon ’21.

Additionally, the Academy is working with the University of Southern Maine to build a satellite ground station on campus.

The University of Maine’s research infrastructure developed in the past decade primarily by NASA, Maine Space Grant Consortium and Maine Technology Institute (MTI) funding received a boost through this new award, the announcement of which comes just days before a legislative committee is set to take up a bill to advance the Maine Spaceport Complex initiative, a public-private partnership envisioned by a group of private and public stakeholders organized by the Maine Space Grant Consortium and supported by a MTI-funded market demand study.

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amount is due to the mil rate decreasing from 8.28 to 8.8, which put Naples and Casco in the position of receiving some state support, Proctor said.

There was also an increase due to the minimum receiver special education support going from 45% to 50%, and a slight increase due to SAD 61’s economically disadvantaged population.

• Health insurance increases were budgeted at 6% since that is the cap in most of the negotiated agreements, and 10% where there is no cap.

• SAD 61 received a VW Grant for two new full-size buses totaling $138,000.

Since the district was unable to lease, it budgeted $40,000 for a cash purchase.

• $148,500 in reductions were made to the Facilities budget line. The items reduced were:

(Continued from Page 3A) “The good new is they came in [less than] what was expected, which means we will need less from the Unassigned Fund Balance,” Casco Town Manager Courtney O’Donnell said.

The ambulance-manufacturing bids had a deadline of Feb. 13. Two bids were returned to the town on time.

Of the two bids that were received, Autotronics was actually the lowest, coming in at $267,702 for a Braun Chief

XL ambulance without some options. With those options included, such as LED fog lights, Ali-Arc bumper and brush guard, and 74-inches of headroom, the total cost was $271,955.

Greenwood Emergency Vehicles cited a cost of $275,718 for a Horton ambulance.

Greenwood Emergency has facilities in North Attleboro, Mass., and in Brunswick.

“Chief [Brian] Cole recommends the Horton. Although it costs slightly more, we

would receive quicker delivery of the vehicle. It is a product we are familiar with, and the service location is in Brunswick as opposed to Bangor,” O’Donnell said.

“I recommend a motion to award the bid to Greenwood Emergency Vehicles as I believe it would be the most advantageous to the town,” O’Donnell said.

The board voted, 4-0, with Selectman Holly Hancock recusing herself. Hancock is the Casco Fire and Rescue Department assistant chief.

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Partners Barry Kallander and Drew Robbins launched CBW Labs in January 2019 to take advantage of the growth of CBD products and services in Maine and throughout New England.

Drew and his wife, Michelle, own Nectar of Maine, a wellknown plant-based smoothie shop in Bridgton, and after five years of educating the community on the benefits of hemp and CBD, they decided to launch a CBD brand of their own; products that were made with the same quality and care as their superfood smoothies.

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Barry Kallander, a regular at the smoothie shop, was interested. “I knew Drew and Michelle were focused on health and wellness. We were a licensed hemp grower at our farm in Denmark (Gray Farm Maple), and after a few discussions it made sense to partner and launch CBW Labs.”

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5:49 p.m. Juvenile offense on Park Street.

6:13 p.m. Suspicious person on Cross Street.

Saturday, February 22 7:40 a.m. Traffic complaint on Bridgton Road.

9:30 a.m. Assist Oxford County Sheriff’s deputy on Lovell Road.

11:08 a.m. Assist citizen on Portland Street.

12:50 p.m. 9-1-1 hangup on Pleasant Street.

2:28 p.m. Welfare check on Bridgton Road.

2:49 p.m. Harassment complaint on Cobb Street.

3:14 Lost/found property on River Street (Bradley Park).

3:35 p.m. Assist agency on Elm Street.

4:41 p.m. Harassment complaint on Pebble Circle.

7:57 p.m. Disturbance on Cobb Street.

8:26 p.m. 9-1-1 hangup on Leach Road.

10:20 p.m. Criminal mischief on Porter Road.

10:43 p.m. Motor vehicle stop on River Street; warning issued.

11:38 p.m. Animal complaint on Lovewell Pond Road; unfounded.

Sunday, February 23 10:10 a.m. 9-1-1 hangup on Main Street.

12:15 p.m. Assist citizen on Cobb Street.

5:02 p.m. Radar detail on Haley Town Road.

5:38 p.m. 9-1-1 hangup on Oxen Pull Road.

7:41 p.m. Attempt to locate on Belair Estate Road.

7:58 p.m. 9-1-1 hangup on Main Street.

10:15 p.m. 9-1-1 hangup on Leach Road.

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10:24 a.m. Police information on Woodland Street.

12 p.m. Radar detail on Haley Town Road.

12:23 p.m. 9-1-1 hangup on Menotomy Road.

5:47 p.m. Assist agency on A Street.

8:03 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Pleasant Street.

9:25 p.m. Assist fire department on Cottage Street.

Tuesday, February 18 6:55 a.m. Radar detail on Haley Town Road.

7:31 a.m. Motor vehicle crash in Lil’ Mart parking lot on Main Street.

9:21 a.m. Burglar alarm on Bradley Street.

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Nonreportable motor vehicle crash on Lovell Road.

1:49 p.m. Traffic complaint on Bridgton Road.

2:55 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Main Street.

4 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on River Street.

4:45 p.m. Parking problem on Woodland Street.

4:58 p.m. Parking problem on Porter Road.

Wednesday, February 19 7:12 a.m. Complaint filed at police headquarters.

10:15 a.m. Assist citizen at police headquarters.

3:03 p.m. A motor vehicle stop at the intersection of Portland Street and Pierson Road resulted in police charging Chandler D. McLean, 23, of Bridgton, with failing to register a motor vehicle.

3:53 p.m. Motor vehicle stop on Bridgton Road; warning issued.

8:41 p.m. Assist citizen on Portland Street.

Thursday, February 20 5:49 a.m. Burglar alarm on Main Street.

6:59 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Cross Street.

11:38 a.m. Assist agency on Main Street.

2 p.m. Domestic disturbance complaint at police headquarters.

2:40 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at Bridgton Road parking lot.

4:15 p.m. Traffic stop on Lovell Road; warning issued.

Friday, February 21 7:32 a.m. 9-1-1 hangup on Fairview Drive.

11:38 a.m. Harassment complaint at police head-

11:07 p.m. Female asked to leave but refused on Warren Street; Officers Smolinsky, McCloud and Hammond responded.

Thursday, February 20 7:06 a.m. Backpack with a computer possibly inside found on Route 117.

8:30 a.m. Welfare check on Warren Street.

9:24 a.m. Attempt to locate yellow Kia reportedly “all over the road” on Long Hill Road in Sebago.

10:33 a.m. Unattended death on Kansas Road.

2:22 p.m. Motor vehicle collision at intersection of Meadow and School Streets.

3:01 p.m. Car/dog collision on Kansas Road.

5:05 p.m. Medical assistance on Pond Road.

11:11 p.m. Officer Hammond spoke with hospital staff concerning transportation for a discharged patient.

Friday, February 21 10:57 a.m. Assist with medical call on Malcom Road.

12:07 p.m. Unwanted (vulgar) calls received by subject over the past few days; Officer Swiatek handled.

12:21 p.m. Delayed hitand-run (Hannaford parking lot) report filed.

3:40 p.m. Vehicle struck in Shawnee Peak parking lot.

5:16 p.m. Truck in snowbank on South High Street, near Woods Pond.

8:13 p.m. Assist rescue (unconscious subject) with call on Fowler Street.

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Subject inquired if police were investigating him for theft or fraud.

Saturday, February 22 12:15 a.m. Suspicious person on North High Street and Sweden Road.

1:13 a.m. Alarm on Taylor Town Road.

1:49 a.m. Caller complained about receiving unwanted Snapchat messages from unknown individual.

7:32 a.m. Attempt to locate Nissan Altima reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed and passing others on North High Street.

11:43 a.m. Criminal trespass (two vehicles parked on the beach, posted property, while operators were ice fishing) at Brewster Circle.

1:44 p.m. Citizen assist (caller looking for safe places to ice skate).

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LRVC Director David Morse pointed out that despite aggressive efforts to entice students to enroll, only three signed up.

“The trades are hurting.

We need welders, plumbers, electricians. We need to let the kids know they can make damn good money in these fields, and not everyone needs to go to college,” Director Shane said.

“Amen,” Morse responded.

The school board did not finalize the proposed budget Monday, and planned to meet Wednesday night, A public hearing is set for Monday, March 23, at 6 p.m. in the Lake Region Vocational Center’s Great Room.

If the numbers presented Monday hold, the projected town assessments would be: • Bridgton: $9,905,527, an increase of $273,864 (2.84%) • Casco: $6,692,616, an increase of $147,141 (2.25%) • Naples: $7,990,390, an increase of $187,946 (2.41%).

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Tuesday, February 18 3:25 a.m. Vehicle/deer collision on South High Street.

9:52 a.m. Citizen assist (regarding individual revving vehicle’s engine while parked) on Depot Street.

10:06 a.m. Vehicle off the road at Skillins Circle.

1:52 p.m. Two-vehicle collision next to Big Apple on Main Street.

3:43 p.m. Car struck a mailbox on South Bridgton Road.

4:09 p.m. Inquiry whether subject brought medication to BPD for disposal.

5 p.m. Disturbance (subject banging on residence door) on Walker Street: Sgt. Reese responded.

10:17 p.m. Welfare check at Bridgton Hospital.

10:26 p.m. Welfare check (man possibly living in his car) on Creamery Street.

Wednesday, February 19 7:41 a.m. Traffic hazard (private plow truck leaving piles of snow in the middle of the road) on Punkin Valley Drive.

10:08 a.m. Citizen assist regarding snow removal on Plummers Landing Road.

12:37 p.m. Fraud (scam call) complaint on Sweden Road.

4:24 p.m. Theft (backpack) on Elm Street.

5:18 p.m. Juvenile problem (out of control subject) on Pond Road.

5:39 p.m. Motor vehicle collision in the Community Center Parking lot on Depot Street.

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These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, February 17 11:24 a.m. Fraud complaint on Mt. Henry Road; Officer Swiatek responded.

12:53 p.m. Delivery truck backed into wires on Knights Hill Road, moved ahead, and pulled the wires down. Driver heard responding, “Oh well” and left scene.

1:30 p.m. Lost iPhone on Moose Pond.

3:22 p.m. Citizen assist on Portland Road.

3:27 p.m. Littering complaint at Highland Lake Beach. Fireworks “trash” left on the beach.

5:48 p.m. Motor vehicle collision at Dunkin’ Donuts.

5:55 p.m. Disturbance (out of control teen) at Headwall Drive, off Mountain Road; Officer Regis and Sgt. Reese responded.

6:04 p.m. Car/deer collision on Hospital Drive.

6:50 p.m. Disturbance (mother allegedly assaulted daughters) at North High Street location; Officer Regis and Sgt. Reese responded.

7:32 p.m. Motor vehicle collision (unknown vehicle backed into another) on Academy Lane.

7:42 p.m. Car/deer collision on Route 302.

7:42 p.m. Report of missing girl (Pond Road) since 9 a.m.

9:23 p.m. Operating under the influence offense

Central Office — driveway paving, $20,000 Stevens Brook — second door entrance, upgrades, $15,000 Songo Locks — metal door replacements, window upgrades, carpet/tile replacement, lower parking lights, cement column repairs, $$22,500 Middle School — bathroom upgrades, pave sidewalks/field entrance, relocate freezer, window hardware repairs, clinic renovations, $36,000 High School — shower room upgrades, hallway lighting upgrades, office renovations, $$50,000 Vocational Center — Law Enforcement, Diversified Occupations upgrades, $5,000.

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William S. McLaughlin NAPLES — William S. McLaughlin, of Vero Beach, Fla., and Naples, Maine, formerly of Wayland, Mass. and Southboro, Mass., died on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.

He was born in Boston, Mass. on Oct. 12, 1937, the son of Dorothy E. (Butterworth) and William V. McLaughlin.

He graduated from Peters High School in Southboro, Mass. in 1956, attended Indiana University and graduated from Bentley University in 1963. After a long career in banking, he retired as an executive vice president of Shawmut National Bank of Boston, N.A., in 1993. He was responsible for the Corporate Banking Group overseeing several divisions and subsidiaries.

In 1996, he became co-owner and chief executive officer of East Coast Aero Tech in Bedford, Mass. The aviation maintenance school, after being successfully revitalized, was sold to Corinthian Colleges, Inc., of Santa Ana, Calif. in 2003.

He was predeceased by his wife, Carole R. McLaughlin; and brothers, Lawrence G. McLaughlin and Richard E. McLaughlin.

He leaves his loving companion and friend, Janice M. Harrington; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at a future date at Rural Cemetery, 147 Cordaville Road, Route 85, Southboro, Mass.

Donations in his memory may be made to The William S. McLaughlin Scholarship Fund, an endowed fund at Bentley University, 175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452.

Georgiana Hatstat BRUNSWICK — Georgiana “Linda” Hatstat, 70, of Brunswick, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at the Winship Green Nursing Home after a short illness, surrounded by friends and family.

Linda was born in Albany, on Nov. 4, 1949, the daughter of Ralph E. Hatstat and Ella Margret MacMahan.

She was raised in Hungry Hollow, South Paris, by the Robinson Family.

Growing up on a farm, she was a member of the 4-H Club and also the Hi Ho Horse Club.

Linda graduated from Oxford Hills High School, class of 1967. After high school, Linda went on to further her education and graduated from Lewiston Development Program as a nurse’s aide in 1968, working at CMG for several years.

Linda’s family was split up at a young age, many of her siblings living all over the state. On Christmas Eve of 1979, Linda located her twin sister in Brunswick. She packed her things and moved to Brunswick. Linda was employed at Bath Iron Works for the next 10 years, before working at Bowdoin College until her retirement in 2013.

Linda loved to cook and share with friends and neighbors, especially her fudge! She had a passion for her flower gardens and a love for her cats, Tux, Gracie and Squeek, calling them her children. She will be missed by all those that loved her.

She was predeceased by three sisters, Blanche (Jean) Vares, Myra Marfgret Farda, her twin, Georgina (Barbara) Howell.

Linda is survived by her brother, Edwin V. Hatstat Sr. of Upton, Mass.; a sister, Ann Leonard of Harpswell; a half-sister, Louise Willy of Sweden; a half-brother, Everett Hatstat of Albany; and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of life held for Linda at The Bath Elks Club, 1 Lombard Street, Bath from 1 to 5 p.m., on Saturday, March 14. To leave your thoughts and condolences for the family, please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: The Brunswick Humane Society, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME 04011, or The Paws in the Door, 16 Winter Street, Bath, ME 04530.

Bernice A. Cross Bernice A. “Betty” Cross, 92, of Bridgton, died unexpectedly, Thursday morning, Feb. 20, 2020, at her home in Bridgton.

She was born on Nov. 17, 1927, in North Bridgton, a daughter of William and Crystal (Shackley) Ash. Betty attended Otisfield elementary schools and later graduated from Bridgton Academy.

On Nov. 11, 1944, she married Harry Cross Sr., in Bridgton the day before he left in service to our country. Upon his return they lived with his parents on the Cross farm in Naples before starting on their forever home in Bridgton, where she worked as a loving homemaker to her family.

She was ever-present at school and stayed very involved in her children’s education including having been recognized as Mother of the Year by Bridgton High School.

Betty was a longtime member of the Bridgton United Methodist Church and was instrumental in the Sunday school program there. Alongside “Jinx” Staples, she also worked diligently to make baccalaureate services part of the Lake Region High School graduation again after they had ceased and, at one time, also enjoyed her involvement in the Rebekahs. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and loved to celebrate birthdays and enjoy lunches with the girls.”

She enjoyed arts and crafts, particularly stained glass work, flower gardening, playing the organ, watching the birds, and especially catching the sunrise and sunset. An avid baker, lots of family favorites including Saturday night biscuits and lemon meringue pies, to name a couple, will be surely missed.

Betty is loved by her husband of 75 years, Harry, of Bridgton; a son, Larry Cross and his wife, Sonia of Texas; a daughter, Crystal Morgan and her husband, Steve of Bridgton; six grandchildren, Shawn Morgan and his wife, Sherry of Bridgton, Nicky Desjardins and her husband, Dale of Bridgton, Becky Ingersoll of Waterford, Missy Morgan of Auburn, Jan Olsen and her husband, Nick of Texas, and Patrick Cross and his wife, Tanya of Colorado; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Harry Cross Jr., and a brother, William Ash Jr. A graveside service for Betty will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, May 15, at the Oakdale Cemetery in Bolster’s Mills. Family and friends are invited to share kind words and tributes about Betty at www.hallfuneralhome.net. Arrangements are in the care of the Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Rd., Casco.

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Obituaries John H. Rand HARRISON — John Henry Rand, 80, was born on June 27, 1939, in Harrison, Maine and he passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020, on that same property.

He enjoyed horse riding with the Tri-County Trail Association, dancing at the Swingin’ Bears Square Dancing Club, hunting, and farming.

His education was at local schools as well as graduating from an Ohio meat cutting school.

He was the son of Berl Rand and Avis (Merrill) Rand, and was predeceased by them as well as by his brothers Arthur Rand, Paul Rand, and his sister Linda Knight. He is survived by his sister Lillian Rich, brother-in-law Samuel Knight and three children, Justin, Laura, and Daniel Rand, as well as by many nephews and nieces.

There will be a private service in June.

Frances Trumble AUBURN — Frances “Pinky” Trumble, 95, died on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at Clover Health Care in Auburn.

Pinky was born on April 7, 1924, to George and Agnes (Berry) Kimball in Bridgton.

Pinky graduated from Bridgton High School in 1942. She married her husband, Leamon Trumble, on Jan. 10, 1946. Pinky worked at Schiavi’s Market, Swanson’s store, and in the kitchen at Bridgton Hospital.

Pinky was an active Girl Scout leader. She was a member of the Bridgton Methodist Church and its women’s group. She loved to knit, crochet, and quilt. She was a member of Vi’s Quilters.

Pinky is survived by her daughter Carol, and her husband Ralph Day of Lisbon Falls; her son, Michael and his wife Elaine Trumble of Standish; her granddaughter, Michele, and her husband Stan Grooms of Greensboro, N.C.; her grandson Eric and his wife Arielle of Seattle, Wash.; and many nieces and nephews and their families.

Pinky was predeceased by her parents; her husband Leamon; her daughter, Joyce Trumble; and siblings, Robert, Wilbur, and Lois Kimball.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 8, at Forest Hills Annex Cemetery in Bridgton, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Road, Fryeburg, ME 04037. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton.

Laura Musgrave Bury NOKOMIS, FLA. — Laura “Lolly” Musgrave Bury, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020.

Born Laura May Vernon in Reading, Penn., on Nov. 25th, 1927, Lolly was the youngest of six siblings. A lover of music and theater, she attended Stephens College, where she majored in radio broadcasting, a career that would introduce her to her first husband, William Musgrave. The two lived in Hallandale, Fla., and had four children together. In 1962 their son, James Musgrave, passed away due to a congenital heart condition.

Lolly relocated to Bridgton, Maine, in 1965, where she raised her children. She worked as a baker and Head Start teacher, later earning her nursing degree from Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute. In 1986 she married Roger Bury in Nokomis, Fla. The pair traveled the world together.

Lolly spent her time at home gardening and baking, her lifelong passions. She also sang with the Sweet Adelines and volunteered as a caregiver for Venice, Florida Hospice for 20 years.

Lolly’s son, James, and her husbands predeceased her. She is survived by her sons, Theodore Musgrave of Portland, Maine, Timothy Musgrave of Fort Myers, Fla., Michael O’Connor of Portland, Ore., and daughter Lillian “Boo” Cowie of Nokomis, Fla. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Laura Cowie, Reilly Musgrave and Clancy and Ruby O’Connor; and innumerable nieces, nephews and family members and friends who loved her dearly.

Lolly had a wonderful sense of humor, which helped her through the many challenges in her life. She loved unconditionally, with a deep sincerity and kindness, which drew people to her. She had an indomitable spirit and love of adventure, which gave her innumerable opportunities to learn and live fully throughout her life.

She was a woman of faith who believed in that thin thread which ties one to the hereafter and all mankind.

Lolly will be forever remembered as an incredibly-loving and generous mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.

A memorial will be held this summer in Maine.

Shirley A. Watson NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — On Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, Shirley A. Watson, 84, passed away peacefully at the Merriman House in North Conway, N.H. Shirley was born in North Conway, New Hampshire, on March 3, 1935, to William and Elsie Lamprey Carlson. She grew up in North Conway and graduated from Kennett High School in 1953.

In October of 1953, she married Corliss Watson and moved to Fryeburg, Maine.

Shirley was a bookkeeper for the family businesses. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a Den mother for the cub scouts.

Shirley’s favorite pastime was bowling and she also loved to snowmobile and camp with friends. She loved to travel and enjoyed winters in Florida. She loved watching her grandchildren play sports.

Shirley leaves behind her daughter Sheila and her husband Jock Smith, her son Clyde and wife Twyla Watson, and daughter Teresa and husband Bob Prouty; grandchildren and spouses, Hallie and Steve Kenny, Dan and Kerry Smith, Gabe Watson and Jess, Gus and Melissa Watson, Craig and Megan Barry, Kevin Barry, Kristen and Adam Charest, and Erin and Joey Sarcia; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Shawn, Elizabeth, Emily, Alyssa, Owen, Colin, Sophia, Isabelle, Cole, Emma, Paige, Maddie, Noah, Campbell, Kallen, Nyla, Brie, Kylie, Reagan, and Ariyah.

She is also survived by her sister Gloria; niece Doreen Middleton; brother Richard Carlson; sister-in-law Charlotte Eastman; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Corliss.

A special thank you for all the wonderful meals to Mary and Dean, her wonderful home caregivers Carolyn, Theresa, Susan, Shari, and to the nurses and staff at the Merriman House for the excellent care she received there.

A celebration of life will be held in the spring. If desired, friends may make a memorial contribution to the Fryeburg Fireman’s Fund, P.O. Box 251, Fryeburg, ME 04037, in lieu of flowers. Arrangements are under the care of Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren Street, Fryeburg, ME 04037. Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.woodfuneralhome.org

James A. Banks PORTLAND — James A. Banks, Sr., 80, of Hudson, Fla., died on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, following a hard-fought battle with cancer. The last two months, Jim was in hospice care at the home of his son, Gregory, in Rotonda West, Fla. Jim was born on April 12, 1939, in Portland, and grew up the oldest of four children. Jim attended parochial schools in Portland; Sacred Heart Grammar School (1945 to 1953) and Cheverus High School, (1953 to 1957). Following high school, Jim enlisted in the Air Force where he remained until 1961. Upon departure from the service, he completed one year of college at the University of Maine, Portland before leaving school in December 1963 to start a family.

Jim married Cora J. Richard on Dec. 28, 1963, and eventually settled in Portland to raise their family. In early years, he worked at Boston Shoe Store in Dover, N.H., and Portland, before starting his career in public safety in 1965 with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department as a dispatcher.

He also worked at the U.S. Postal Office in Portland during Christmas in order to buy Christmas gifts for his family. In 1968, Jim started his career in law enforcement with the Maine State Liquor Commission. When the opportunity arose to advance his career into supervision, Jim attended the Criminal Justice Academy in Waterville, graduating in 1974.

He continued his formal education, completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Maine, Portland-Gorham (now the University of Southern Maine), graduating in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. Jim held the rank of Sergeant in the Maine State Bureau of Liquor Enforcement until his retirement in March of 2000.

Jim’s commitment to public service and volunteerism first began with coaching youth baseball at Little League 9 (LL9) in Portland. He coached his son, James Jr.’s, farm league team, where they won the LL9 Farm Championships in 1973. Jim went on to coach Little League (Haverty Buick) for 13 years.

During this time, Jim first ran for and successfully won a seat on the Portland School Board in 1979. He stayed on the committee until 1984 and then ran, and won, again, in 1990 and served until 2002. During the 17 years on the school committee, Jim served as chairman during three different times and was a member of several committees.

Jim also served on various city-wide committees including serving as a member of the committee to build the Portland Ice Arena (1983) and work to establish the Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament at Portland Exposition Building (1986).

As a huge proponent of education and helping to create programs that directly benefit the children of Portland, Jim also served on multiple statewide boards and committees including the Maine State School Board Association (MSBA) as a director and president. In 2007, Jim was appointed by then-governor John Baldacci to the Maine State Board of Education where he served until 2012 as vice chairman and chairman.

Jim was a representative on the Maine State Employees Association (MSEA) from 1972 until the early 1980s. From 1977 to 1979, Jim served as a Director on the MSEA Board.

During his time working for the MSEA, he served on the State Board of Trustees to purchase health insurance for State employees. He also served for 15 years on the Income Protection Board where he helped negotiate insurance with UNUM, securing a plan of income protection which stands today with the MSEA. Jim was an active member in the Portland Kiwanis Club, serving as president; at the District level, Jim coordinated the Emergency Medical Technician training for treating trauma in the young children of Southern Maine; became director of the Kiwanis Foundation of New; became governor; served as a delegate to 25 International Kiwanis Conventions and as a delegate or alternate to 30 New England Kiwanis Conventions.

Over the years, Jim has been recognized for his commitment to public service and volunteerism. He received the Maine State Employees Association “Employee of the Year”; the Robert B. Ganley Award for Distinguished Community Service with special emphasis on children; the Portland School Committee Award named for “James A. Banks Sr.” presented on behalf of the Portland School Committee the “Unsung Hero” awarded each Thanksgiving at the annual Portland-Deering Thanksgiving Day Game (since 1996).

A recent recognition came when the Portland City Council unanimously voted on February 3, 2020, to rename the Portland Exposition Building the “James A. Banks Sr. Exposition Building.” Jim was very humbled and honored. The Expo is very dear to the Banks family.

Jim has been an active member of St. Pius Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus with the honor of Grand Knight.

To honor his high school, Jim served in multiple positions for Cheverus, including Alumni as vice-president and president, was a proud member of the Cheverus 500 donor club, was named the recipient of Cheverus’ 2020 MAGIS award for his outstanding community service. Jim’s family will receive the award on his behalf in April.

In March 2014, following over 50 years of marriage, Jim’s beloved wife, Cora, died. Jim was known to say that one of his greatest privileges in his life was to help raise his four sons with Cora. Jim was also predeceased by his father, Robert S. Banks Sr.; his mother, Catherine I. Banks; and his brothers, Robert S. Banks Jr. and Eugene D. Banks.

He is survived by his sons, James A. Banks Jr. of Winslow, Gregory R. Banks of Rotonda West, Fla., Douglas J. Banks Sr. of Naples and Jeffrey C. Banks of Malden, Mass.; his sister, Catherine I. Harrington of Windham; three granddaughters, three grandsons, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather and visit with Jim’s family on Friday, Feb. 28, during the hours of 2 to 8 p.m. at A.T. Hutchins Funeral Home, 660 Brighton Avenue, Portland.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 29, at St. Pius Church, 492 Ocean Avenue, Portland. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Broadway in South Portland.

Friends and family are invited to share their memories and offer their condolences by visiting Jim’s online guestbook at www.athutchins.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Jim’s memory to the: Kiwanis Foundation of New England for the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute, Tuffs Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111.

Hall Funeral Home Eric Nelson, Owner & Funeral Director 165 Quaker Ridge Rd. Casco, ME 04015 207-627-4538 hallfuneralhome.net (TF4)

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Upcoming programs at Tear Cap Workshops HIRAM — Tear Cap Workshops’ Community Woodworking Shop is open for business! Through its “Rent-a-Bench” program, members of the public have their own bench and access all the woodworking machines and hand tools in the well-lit, heated workshop located in the old planer mill of the former Thomas Hammond and Sons sawmill.

Rent-a-Bench rates are $7 an hour or $50 a day and are adjustable based on financial need. The program operated Wednesday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come for a tour of the Community Woodworking Shop in Hiram and perhaps be inspired to complete a long dreamed about project. More information is available at 625-3396 or tearcapworkshops.org Make a beautiful basTear Cap Workshops is also offering a variety of events ket in a hands-on basand hands-on classes this spring: ket weaving class. (Photo “Our Barns” is an afternoon talk with Don Perkins, credit Ida Atkinson) author of The Barns of Maine: Our History, Our Stories, on Saturday, March 14 at 1 p.m. in the Community Woodworking Shop. Admission is free, but donations are always appreciated. (Snow date: Saturday, March 21, at 1 p.m.) This unique talk showcases the different styles of barns according to the region of Maine where they are found. A question and answer session will follow the talk, and copies of the book will be available for purchase.

The next hands-on workshop is a basketmaking class with instructor Ida Atkinson on Wednesday, April 1. Come make your own fun and festive basket, just in time for Easter! Participants will work on a long-handled basket with pops of color — perfect for gathering herbs and flowers later in the year. Tools and supplies provided, no

Obituaries

Jodine L. Webster FRYEBURG— Jodine L. Webster, 69, a beloved and lifetime resident of Fryeburg, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.

She was born on Jan. 10, 1951, in Fryeburg, a daughter of, Millard and Glenna (Wentworth) Burnell.

She attended local schools, graduating from Fryeburg Academy in 1969. That same year on June 28, she married Austin “Buddy” Webster at the New Church in Fryeburg.

Jodine had a variety of jobs over the years, but will be most fondly remembered as clerk and waitress at various local “institutions” such as the Blacksmith Coffee Shop, Solari’s Store, Village Variety and Leo’s. She had also spent time providing home health to many area elderly residents.

Alongside Buddy, she had been very involved in the Fryeburg Lions Club over the years.

Jodine was a wonderful mother who blatantly spoiled her children grandchildren with Buddy who include son, Marc Webster and his longtime companion, Denise McGrath of Fryeburg; Meggan Day and her husband, Jeff of Fryeburg, and their children, Meredith and Austin; two sisters, Janet Baker of Windham and Julie Burnell of Cannonsburg, Pa.; a sisterin-law, Brenda Leach of Conway, N.H.; nieces and nephews; “bonus grandchildren” Brittany Downing, Katie and Elena Carvalho, and Courtney Everts.

She was predeceased by her beloved, Buddy on June 29, 2018; bothers, Dennis Burnell and Billy Frost; sisters, Pam Frost and Bonnie Turcotte.

A memorial graveside service celebrating Jodine’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the Fryeburg Pine Grove Cemetery.

Please consider a gift in Jodine’s memory to the Fryeburg Lions Club, PO Box 365, Fryeburg, ME 04037.

Arrangements are in the care of Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road, Casco. Her family welcomes condolences, kind words and tributes at www.hallfuneralhome.net.

William M. Martin NAPLES — William Michael Martin, 76, of Naples, and formerly of Langhorne, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly at his winter home in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020.

Bill was born in Portland, and was a 1962 graduate of Cheverus High School, where he excelled in track and field, and held numerous records at that time. He then went on to Maine Maritime Academy and graduated with a Merchant Marine degree in 1966, going to sea for five years, and ultimately becoming a captain for Texaco. Bill then accepted a job with Texaco, which took him and his wife Betty and their children to Pa. He would go on to become vice president of sales for their lubricant division and had a very successful career with them for 35 plus years.

Bill took great pride in his job and really became passionate about the Texaco/Havoline sponsored NASCAR team. Bill could always be found at many races manning the Texaco hospitality tent, entertaining clients, friends and family, who he religiously invited to the races. Bill was an avid golfer and became a fixture at the Yardley Country Club. He was a very proud and devoted father to his two kids, Michael and Suzanne.

Michael was a graduate of West Virginia University, and was tragically killed by a drunk driver in 1991. As a tribute to his son, he started a scholarship fund at WVU, where he and Betty would attend football games and promote the fund. His daughter, Suzanne also attended WVU, but transferred to Purdue University, where she graduated from. She currently resides in Chicago and is a nurse practitioner.

He was lucky to have experienced a few long, loving relationships in his life. First with his wife Betty of 14 years, the mother of his children. His second wife, Carol (nee Ribeiro) and he really enjoyed their lives together immensely. They loved traveling to Clearwater, Fla., with Carol’s family, football games, cruises, and the cherished Aruba trips every April with Art, Karen, Ron and Joy Giroux. Bill and Carol were also known to throw their big annual Fourth of July bash at his favorite summer rental spot on Big Sebago Lake, inviting friends, family and neighbors. Bill had a very infectious laugh, big personality, and made friends everywhere he went. He was very generous and donated to many charities, including the American Cancer Society, St. Jude’s, and the American Heart Association.

In 2009, Carol passed away after a long battle with cancer.

This is when Bill decided to move back to his roots and settle on Long Lake in Naples. He continued to have his famous Fourth of July bashes there, and would always fly Suzanne, Bruce, his grandson, Kevin, who called him “GPA,” up from Chicago to enjoy his favorite time of the year. After Carol’s passing, he became a snowbird, wintering in Daytona Beach, where he met his companion, Claire Marotte, and many friends. He and Claire enjoyed the beach, and also shared many great times with her family in Canada.

Bill lost his dad at a very young age and became very close with his cousins, the Giroux family, over the years.

Bill was predeceased by his parents, Sidney and Lena Martin; his son, Michael; and wife, Carol.

He is survived by daughter, Suzanne Wallace of Chicago; a grandson; as well as numerous cousins.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 29, at Falco, Caruso & Leonard Funeral Home, 6600 N. Browning Road, Pennsauken Township, NJ 08109.

A celebration of life will be held this summer in Portland, during the week of July Fourth, exact date/time to be determined.

Information, condolences and guestbook at www.carusocare.com

previous experience necessary. Bring a friend, come learn the basics of weaving, and take home a beautiful and functional basket. Tuition, including materials, is $45. Read more about the class and register online at tearcapworkshops.org Coming up on Saturday, April 18, is “Basics of the Woodworking Shop” and a bookmaking class to create a handmade journal with wooden covers is scheduled for Saturday, May 9.

More information about all Tear Cap events and workshops is available at tearcapworkshops. org or on the TCW facebook page The new table saw in the Community Woodworking Shop at Tear Cap Workshops in Hiram. The saw was purchased with help from the Simmons Foundation.

Bridgton Selectmen meeting notes (Continued from Page 1A) Commander Don Mulcahy was gladly (and proudly) willing to make.

The “eyesore” is returning to be an asset on Depot Street thanks to amazing volunteers and “unbelievable” community response in terms of financial support (be it donations or attendance at fundraising events like pancake breakfasts and public suppers), Mulcahy reported.

Describing the building as “deplorable” when new leadership started work there last January, Mulcahy said the Post was home to more mice and squirrels than veterans.

But, major gains have been made.

“The building is what the eye sees,” he said. “The mission goes on out of sight.”

Mulcahy says the local Legion “takes quite seriously” its goals to assist veterans, promote Americanism and work with local children. Post 67 takes “great pride” in being the first to provide a Service Officer (stationed at the Community Center with regular hours) to assist veterans, be it to acquire hearing aids, glasses, health care or other services. Through its outreach program, Post 67 looks to help veterans struggling with mental health issues.

Citing the number of folks

following the tributes and ceremonies connected with the tragic helicopter crash that claimed NBA all-star Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others, Mulcahy noted that during the same time period, 238 veterans had committed suicide. He asked if those deaths were on the national or local news?

“We don’t forget. These were my brothers and sisters,” Mulcahy said. “Let that sink in.”

Other notable efforts by Post 67 include research that discovered nearly 200 additional veteran graves located in Bridgton and the upcoming arrival of a transport van to help veterans get to medical and other appointments.

Mulcahy made a pitch that if someone is interested in volunteering as a driver, he would love to be contacted.

Maybe the biggest contribution was making it possible for five veterans to take part in the recent Honor Flight — a trip to Washington, D.C. to see the monuments.

“To see the looks on their faces was just amazing,” Mulcahy added.

Better broadband is needed here, and State Representative Walter Riseman of Harrison wants to help local officials.

As Bridgton embarks on a

Woodlot course March 5

SOUTH PARIS — A six-week beginners’ course for woodlot owners will be held at the Oxford Hills High School (SAD 17), 256 Main St. in South Paris, beginning on Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. The course will cover tree identification, deeds and boundaries, timber harvesting, wildlife management, forestry taxes and regulations, and working with a consulting forester.

Merle Ring, retired Maine Forest Service District Forester with 42 years of experience, will be the instructor for the course. The $70 dollar fee for the course includes all materials. For further information and to sign up, visit or call the Adult Education office at the high school, 7438842, ext. 1

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major infrastructure improvement project (expanded wastewater system), another need will be to improve broadband capacity to entice businesses and “remote workers” to locate here.

Community Development Director Linda Lacroix welcomed partnering up with Riseman to investigate ways to improve broadband.

Town Manager Bob Peabody noted that conversations have taken place at the county level, and a “regional approach” will likely be taken when negotiating with communication providers like Spectrum.

Extended office hours today, Thursday, Feb. 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. for the purpose of accepting voter registration and other election-related issues. No other town business will be conducted at this time.

Nomination papers will be available from the town clerk beginning this Friday, Feb. 28. Positions open: Board of Selectmen (2), Planning Board (2), Water District trustee (1), SAD 61 directors (2). Papers are due back by Friday, April 10.

Voting day on the state special referendum and

presidential primary will be Tuesday, March 3 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Hall on North High Street.

Approvals were given for victualer licenses for Paula Rubinow (Cart in the Park, hot dog stand), Jose Fabiano (Venezia Ristorante) and Jim Mains/Bridgton Highlands Golf and Tennis.

Selectmen will allow Rubinow to set up the hotdog stand in the grassy area near the Highland Lake Beach boat launch (per approval by the town’s Public Service Director). She plans to operate the cart from May to October.

Initially, Rubinow inquired if she could position the hot dog cart in the “pocket park” on Main Street, adjacent to Stevens Brook. Selectmen balked at the “mobile” approach.

Quit claim deeds for tax-acquired properties were approved for Dana James Laplante (North Bridgton Road) and William and Angela Albrecht (Willis Park Road).

In the Albrecht matter, selectmen agreed to allow a trailer on the property to be used for storage only, and not for living space.

Give gift of life March is Red Cross Month and everyone is encouraged to celebrate by rolling up their sleeves and donating blood.

Be a hero for patients in need — all blood types, especially type O, are urgently needed to provide hope and help for patients across the country. Make an appointment now by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-733-2767.

Blood drives in the area are scheduled at the following places and times: Bridgton — Thursday, March 5, 1 to 6 p.m., Masonic Hall, Harrison Road (Rte. 117).

Fryeburg — Tuesday, March 10, 12 to 5 p.m., Gibson Recreation Center, Fryeburg Academy, 745 Main St. Naples — Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Aubuchon Hardware, 499 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302).

LELT ed grants (Continued from Page 10A) Sebago Elementary School, each year she treated her third graders to a winter walk at Maine Audubon.

When she died in 2000 at the age of 48, the Trust created a fund in her memory to ensure that third graders at

Sebago Elementary would always take their winter walk.

For more information on the program’s history, or how to contribute to LELT’s education fund, visit www. loonecholandtrust.org or call 647-4352.

Police blotter

(Continued from Page 5A) Martel Lane.

5:47 p.m. Sex offender 2:12 p.m. Assist fire department with possible registration.

5:53 p.m. Suspicious percarbon monoxide issue at son (subjects seen via video feed) report on Wildwood Road.

6:45 p.m. Suspicious person at Main Street store.

9:46 p.m. Unwanted telephone messages (sexually explicit) received by Main Street store employees, likely from a subject who harassed staff throughout the day.

10:54 p.m. Car/deer collision on North High Street.

Sunday, February 23 9:33 a.m. Welfare check at Main Street apartment.

2:20 p.m. Welfare check on Willis Park Road.

3:18 p.m. Report of gunshots (10 to 15) on Slide City Road; Sgt. Reese and Officer Swiatek responded.

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Sebago Republican caucus

SEBAGO — The Sebago Republican caucus will take place from 9 to 10:30 a.m., on Sunday, March 8, at the Sebago Town Hall, 406 Bridgton Road (Rte. 107).

The meeting is being held to nominate town committee positions.

Lovell Democrats caucus LOVELL — Maine Democrats will vote in a Presidential primary on Tuesday, March 3, and also caucus on Sunday, March 8, to choose delegates to the State Convention to vote on national delegates. The Lovell caucus will be held on Sunday, March 8 (snow date, Sunday, March 15), at the Lovell Town Office, 1069 Main St., starting at 3 p.m. Unenrolled voters are welcome. For further information call Toni Seger at 928-3712, or Carolyn Carter, 928-2080.

Beginner ukulele lessons

NORWAY — Would you like to learn how to play the ukulele? Well, now’s your chance! Join in the fun of this widely popular class at the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine on Friday, March 6, from 10 to 11 a.m., and see what it’s all about. Bring your own ukulele if you have one or borrow one of ours. (Singing is optional but makes it more fun!). The CRCofWM is located at 199 Main St. in Norway. For more information find them on Facebook, go to www.crcofwm.org or call 890-0329.

Harrison Rec spring programs HARRISON — It’s time to start thinking about baseball, softball and t-ball.

Registrations are open online and at the Harrison Town Office.

“We will be sending home flyers with kids at school as reminders, as well,” Rec Director Kayla Laird said.

“We will be starting open gym hours for our players to get in and start warming up. Dates and times will be announced soon. It’s never too early to get warmed up and playing ball!”

Summer Rec registrations are open for residents only. Starting March 2, Rec will open registration for non-residents, as well.

Reminder, a deposit of $100 per child is due at the time of registration. Field trips are first come, first serve due to limited seating.

Tickets are available for the trip to see the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, May 2 versus the Texas Rangers.

Participants will leave for Fenway at 9 a.m. from the Harrison Town Office.

“We will arrive in time for everyone to walk around, grab lunch and go to their seats,” Laird said. “We will be in the grandstands, section 29 rows 14-18.”

Cost: $85 for residents and $90 for non-residents.

A $20 deposit is required at the time of sign up. Deposits will not be refunded after

April 24. There will be snacks and prizes on the bus, don’t miss out on this fun day to Fenway!

The Mad Science program has resumed (Wednesday). The last class will be Wednesday, March 18. Rec plans to bring back another session for the spring!

March Madness is coming up! Save the date for Sunday, March 8 at the Fire Station. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at 12 p.m. The menu: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, squash, rolls and assorted desserts! There will be fun games and 10 rounds of Bingo! Cost: $10 for residents and $12 non-residents.

Stop in at the Town Office or contact Rec Director Kayla Laird to register.

Adult Basketball every Thursday night from 5:30 to 7:30 at Harrison Elementary School. Lace up those sneakers and come join the fun! A great opportunity to get out and have fun with others. Grab a friend and come on down!

Job Opportunity. Rec is currently looking for a dedicated water safety instructor for the six-week swimming lessons starting July 6. Please contact Director Laird (583-2241) for more information. Applications can be filled out at the Harrison Town Office.

Area births Katelyn Ferren and Williams Edwards of Fryeburg, Maine are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Amara Mae Edwards, at 10:31 p.m. on Feb. 17, 2020 at Bridgton Hospital, Bridgton, Maine. Amara Mae joins two siblings, Dallas and Lily. Grandparents: Susan Giasson of Fryeburg, Maine, and Brenda Vladyka of Brownfield, Maine.

Charee Scelzo and Larry Woodruff of Bridgton, Maine, welcomed the birth of a daughter, Ivory Mae Woodruff, on Feb. 23, 2020, at 5:40 p.m. at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway, Maine. Ivory Mae joins sisters Ashley and Katie, and brothers Tyler and Jayme.

Maternal grandparents: Kristie and Bob Scelzo of Gray, Maine. Paternal grandparents: Judy and James Willey of Bethel, Del.

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NORWAY — Erika Lindstrom, Tegan Rose, Sasha Richardson, Brie Hinman, Reed McLean and Debi Irons, among others, will show works both new and renewed in a Choreographer Showcase on Saturday, March 14, starting at 7:30 p.m. The show will take place in the Art Moves Dance Studio on the third floor at 13 Cottage St. in downtown Norway. Art Moves Dance Ensemble will perform most of the evening and special guests will appear throughout the evening.

Tickets are $10 and $15 and may be purchased from an Ensemble dancer or at The Tribune on Main Street in Norway. For more information, please call 743-5569 or e-mail debi@ artmovesdance.com

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Calendar BRIDGTON Thurs., Feb. 27 — Yoga, 3 – 4 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus. FMI 803-8707.

Fri., Feb. 28 — Creative Friday: make a clock, 1 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus. Bring in a picture or design, clock kit provided. FMI 803-8707.

Sat., Feb. 29 — Daily art journaling with Kim Dubay, 10 a.m. – noon, Bridgton Public Library.

FMI 647-2472.

Sat., Feb. 29 — Four Square World Championships, 5 p.m., Bridgton Academy gymnasium, Bridgton Academy, North Bridgton. Registration fee proceeds benefit Lakes Environmental Association.

FMI and to register contact Peter Lowell at 595-1434 or lakesmoose@gmail.com Sat., Feb. 29 — Bowling field trip, sponsored by Lakes Region Recovery Center. No cost for bowling, use own transportation. For more information and to sign up call 803-8707.

Mon., March 2 — Socrates Cafe, 6:15 p.m., Community Center (behind Renys). Topic: “Can We Have Productive, Respectful Discussion In A Polarized Environment?” moderated by Therese Johnson. All welcome, light refreshments provided.

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Wed., March 4 — Census 2020, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Bridgton Public

Library. FMI 647-2472.

Wed., March 4 — Lenten Lunch, noon – 1 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 South High St. Speaker: Ian VanLeeuwen.

Free and open to the public, all welcome. FMI 6472334.

Thurs., March 5 — American Red Cross blood drive, 1 – 6 p.m., Masonic Hall, Harrison Road (Rte. 117). FMI and to make appointment call 1-800733-2767, download free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood. org Sat., March 7 — Chai tea party, 1 – 2 p.m., Bridgton Public Library.

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Mon., March 9 — Rose’s Room support group for families and friends of incarcerated loved ones, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of old hospital building. FMI Michelle 803-8707.

Wed., March 11 — Lenten Lunch, noon – 1 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 South High St. Speaker: Rev. Emily Goodnow, First Congregational Church UCC, Bridgton. Free and open to the public, all welcome. FMI 647-2334.

Wed., March 11 — Family Caregivers Support Group, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Community Center. Respite care available with one-day prior notice. FMI 647-3116.

CASCO Thurs., Feb. 27 — Thursday Night at the Movies, “Knives Out” (PG13), 7 p.m., Casco Public

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NAPLES Thurs., March 12 — Resource Use and Waste Evening Showcase, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Lake Region Middle School, 204 Kansas Rd. FMI kaelyne.thompson@ lakeregionschools. org or sarah.kearsley@ lakeregionschools.org WATERFORD Sat., March 7 — Boiled ham and corned beef supper with all the fixings, 5 – 6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, 5 Kezar Rd. (near Melby’s store). $10 adults, $5 youth 6 to 16, kids 5 and under free. Proceeds benefit Waterford World’s Fair.

FMI 894-8185 or louise1@ maine.rr.com AREA EVENTS Thurs., Feb. 27 — Keep Moving exercise class with Katie Hetterscheidt, ATC, 10 a.m., Saco Bay Physical Therapy (formerly Bader Physical Therapy), 176 CALENDAR, Page 10A

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DENMARK Fri., Feb. 28 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, easy hike, Little Deer Hill (1,367 ft.), Evans Notch, Maine. Meet at Denmark Congregational Church 8 a.m. FMI 756-2247.

Fri., March 6 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, no hike.

FRYEBURG Thurs., Feb. 27 — “Agrippina” opera lecture

by Joe De Vito, 3 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, 18 Bradley St., Fryeburg Academy campus. Free and open to the public. FMI 935-9232.

Sat., Feb. 29 — FA Project Graduation benefit breakfast, prepared by Fryeburg Masons, 7:30 – 11:30 a.m., Masonic lodge, 50 Portland St. Pancakes with all the fixings. All welcome. Adults $7, children 5 and under $4, family with children $20 maximum. The Masons will match $2 for every dollar raised at the event.

Sat., Feb. 29 — The Met Live in HD, Met premiere of George Frideric Handel’s “Agrippina” starring DiDonato in a contemporary staging

by Sir David McVicar, 1 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, 18 Bradley St., Fryeburg, on the Fryeburg Academy campus. $26 adults, $23 seniors, $18 students.

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SWEDEN — The Sweden Volunteer Fire Association will host a traditional baked bean, ham, and mac ‘n cheese supper on Saturday, March 7, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Sweden Town Meeting Hall, Bridgton Road (Rte. 93) in Sweden, Maine. All are welcome to come enjoy a meal featuring traditional favorites as well as delicious homemade pies and desserts. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 to 12. Kids under 5 eat for free. For more information call 583-7989.

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SONGO LOCKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Laker Pride award recipients STEVENS BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Laker Pride award recipients include (front, left to right) Layla Thibodeau, Daniel Bradley, Ryker Emery, include (front, left to right) Parker Cook, Kyleigh Bueler, Declan Barnes, Brady Sophia Dobson, Grace Page; (back row) Michael Pierce, staff Jillian Cummings. Chalmers, Dylan Blair; (back row) staff Pam Jones. Absent, Sophia Berry.

LAKE REGION MIDDLE SCHOOL Laker Pride award recipients include LAKE REGION HIGH SCHOOL Laker Pride award recipients (front, left to right) (front, left to right) Ethan Fenderson, Gabriel Grace, Gloria Crowley, Collin Jadyn McGinn, Tyler Lafontaine, Ryan Morton, Joseph Bueler; (back row) McKenna Varney; (back row) Kasey Johnson and staff Chris Small. Absent, Ben Whitten. Shoberg, Eleina Sturk, Delaney Meserve, staff Katie Perry. Absent, Eleanor Cowan.

College notes

Lions’ Student of the Month Grace Plummer of Casco has been selected as the area Lions Clubs’ “Student of the Month” for January.

Each month, area Lions Clubs recognize a Lake Region High School senior who has excelled academically. The recipient is honored at a Lions’ dinner meeting and is presented a monetary award.

Class of: 2020.

Parents: Sally and Grant Plummer.

Siblings: Leah Plummer, Sadie Plummer, Reid Plummer, and Juliette Danilla.

Activities: Soccer, The Musical, Interact Club president, School Board representative, Girl Scout, and an employee at Hannaford.

Community activities: Interact Club and Girl Scouts.

Hobbies: Reading, taking pictures, singing, and hanging out with friends and family.

Future plans: I want to be an ultrasound technician with a major in public health.

Schools that you have or will apply to: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, University of Southern Maine, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Seattle University.

Schools that you have been accepted to: Seattle University, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Husson University, USM, and SMCC. What is your favorite class and why? Any science class really, but I love physics and chemistry because of the handson interactive work we do.

What is your toughest class and why? Math, just because it’s never

really been something I’ve enjoyed and I have to work hard to understand it.

How do you balance your class work and your extracurricular activities? I just manage my time wisely. My parents have always been on top of scheduling and that’s been super helpful in learning time management skills. It also helps to keep a calendar and/ or sticky notes, when I remember to look at them.

What is the biggest challenge high school students face today? I think the biggest challenge is time management and effort. I see a lot of kids mismanage their time and then they get overwhelmed. This causes them to just not do the work and lose interest in doing it all together.

Who has inspired you educationally, and how?

Mrs. Gaumont is a teacher who I’ve known since the beginning of freshman year due to Interact Club. She’s been such an amazing role model in every aspect of life. She is there to offer support and advice in academics.

She balances her life and still has time to do what she loves. I know I’ve been to her with questions that I need help on in schoolwork. While I’ve also gone to see her about just life stuff that has me worked up.

STAFF MEMBERS receiving Laker Pride awards were (left to right) Brian Woodson, Lake Region Vocational Center; Anne St. Pierre, Special Services; and Craig Adams, Transportation/Facilities/Food Service.

LRMS honor roll named Lake Region Middle School highly values the hard work and dedication of its students. In celebration of that academic achievement, students are recognized twice during the year at the end of each semester. Students can achieve “Honors” or “High Honors.” Students selected for Honors scored “3s” on his or her academic standards for all classes. Students receiving High Honors achieved a “3.5” or “4” for at least one academic standard in addition to scoring “3s” on all other standards.

Principal Matthew Lokken congratulates the following students: Grade 6, High Honors: Jacoby Bardsley, Samuel Burnham, Saul Burnham, Addison Butters, Brady Chappell, Killian Chute, Zachary Cross, Gloria Crowley, Ronan Davis, Audrey Dubay, Jackson Finocchiaro, Liam Gelinas, Braydin Gell, Kaya Godin, Sylvie Gronlund, William Jedrey, Jacob Kuvaja, Kaitlin Lane, Mia Letarte, Madeline Lewis, Jacoby Muise, Emma Murphy, Sawyer Nelson, Samuel Parsons, Matthew Plummer, Brody Patenaude, Adalynn Peterson, Bryce Porter, Aria Priola, Rayme Reynolds, Giavanna Reilly, Vylet Robbins, Jacoby

Robichaud, Emma Scribner, Madison Shepard, Iverson Sibley, Kimberly Stiffler, Ryleigh Stoker, Vincent Stucchi, Theresa Thayer, Jacoby True, Levi Tynes, Faith Valeriani, Collin Varney, Adrian Wozich and Riley Young.

Grade 7, High Honors: Rebecca Armstrong, Gregory Blackwell, Sage Cormier, Laura Dutton, Delia Fontana, Marissa Harlow, Kale Jingst, Ava Johnson, Jonalisa King, Nadia Leighton, Myles Littlefield, Maritza Lopez, Ella Martin, Madelyn McDougall, Audrey Philbrook, Adam Quincy, Olivia Roy, Allie Small, Shougo Sturk, Victoria Taylor, Chloe Ward and Benjamin Whitten.

Grade 8, High Honors: Izabell Apovian, Lauren Berge, Nolan Burton, Susie Butler, Hailey Brewer, Mallory Casavola, Robert Cash, Joseph Deschenes, Griffin Duigan, Evan Duprey, Leah Edwards, Brady Emery, Megan Frye, Brooke Gerry, Nadia Hall, Reiyn Hart, Easton Hayward, Kasey Johnson, John Kimball, Abigail Lavoie, Joshua Legere, Lyla Levesque, Brian Lucy, Kevin Lucy, Gabriel Lunt, Hunter Martin, Wesley Martin, Maranda McBey, John

Paul McHugh, Jazmin Mei, Madelyn Meserve, Albert Miller, Kylie Myers, Emma Nadeau, Kaley Noyes, Jacqueline Ordway, Ashley Pelletier, Abigale Pomerleau, Rianna Reynolds, Tamara Rusakovich, Brianna Shaw, Hanna Siebert, Mallory Smith, Bhavnish Tucker and Natalynn Williams.

Brianna Warren of Casco has been named to the University of Hartford (Conn.) President’s List, signified by a 3.75 grade point average or higher for the fall 2019 semester.

Nick Landano, Class of 2020, of Fryeburg and Anna Lastra, Class of 2020, of Bridgton were named to fall 2019 Dean’s List at Stonehill College in Easton, Mass. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.

UMF Dean’s List The University of Maine at Farmington announces its Dean’s List for the fall 2019 semester. UMF maintains a Dean’s List each semester for those students completing a minimum of 12 credits in courses producing quality points. Students whose grade point average for the semester is equal to or greater than 3.8 are listed with high academic achieveCOLLEGE, Page 10A

What’s for lunch

SAD 61 Elementary School Lunch Menu Monday, March 2 to Friday, March 6 Monday: Dr. Seuss Birthday! Sam I Am ham and cheese sandwich, One Fish Two Fish crackers, Lorax baby carrots, Apples Up On Top, milk Tuesday: Beef taco with wrap or chips, topping bar with Romaine, refried beans, fruit, milk Wednesday: Hamburger on wholegrain bun, tater tots, salad bar, fruit, milk Thursday: Bosco sticks with marinara sauce, salad bar, fruit, milk Friday: Breakfast sandwich with egg, cheese, and bacon, mini hashbrowns, salad bar, milk Lake Region Middle School Lunch Menu Monday, March 2 to Friday, March 6 Monday: Chicken or fish patty, veggie burger on wholegrain bun, salad bar, assorted deli sandwiches, fruit, milk Tuesday: Mac and cheese, mixed veggies, assorted deli sandwiches, salad bar, fruit, milk Wednesday: Chicken and cheese nachos, topping bar, assorted deli sandwiches, salad bar, fruit, milk Thursday: Barbecue baked chicken, beans, wholegrain biscuit, fish patty on wholegrain bun, assorted deli sandwiches, salad bar, fruit, milk Friday: Stuffed-crust pizza, salad bar, assorted deli sandwiches, fruit, milk

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School news

LELT awards enviro ed grants

By Madelyn Litz SAD 61/72 Adult Ed Director Adult Education always tries to address what our local businesses need, and we have a couple of upcoming training programs that should be of interest to you! We encourage you to take advantage of these outstanding professional training opportunities close to your business and home: EXCEL I and II training: March 6 and March 20 respectively, these professionally-facilitated, one-day, intensive classes are now being offered, locally, at our offices in Naples. VTEC, a leader in this type of business training, is taking registrations directly for these classes. It’s an opportunity for folks who need it to get great training here in our own community. Please call soon to register – the first class is right around the corner!

You can register by either by calling 207-775-0244 or visiting VTEC’s website for registration and course descriptions: https://www.vtec.org ServeSafe Certification: Wednesday, March 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Avoid the commute to Portland by taking this required certification locally! Classes held in Naples at the Adult Ed offices.

Contact HRS directly for registration by calling them directly at 855-478-7246. Price adjustment for recertification.

LRMS recycling showcase

See how Lake Region Middle School eighth graders repurposed items to be exhibited at their Resource Use and Waste Evening Showcase on Thursday, March 12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Snow date is March 19.

There will be food, educational activities and prizes for the winning projects. Community members of all ages will be able to support the projects that they believe have made the most impact.

SAD 72 kindergarten signup

FRYEBURG — Registration and screening for MSAD 72 kindergarten for the 2020-21 academic year will take place on Thursday and Friday, March 26 and 27 for students who will be five years old on or before Oct. 15, 2020.

The screenings will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church on Route 5 in Fryeburg (near the fairgrounds).

Please call 935-2600, ext. 1401 or 1414 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to schedule an appointment. Call early for preferred time slot.

Parents or caregivers must bring the child they are registering, their birth certificate, immunization records, and proof of residency.

libraries in Loon Echo’s service area of Denmark, Bridgton, Harrison, Naples, Casco, Raymond and Sebago are invited to submit grant applications to Loon Echo for environmental programs. These awards will help Lake Region children learn about the environment and the importance of protecting our region’s land and natural resources.

LELT’s Environmental Educational Grants were developed as a memorial to local teachers, Helen Allen and Polly Bartlett. Helen Allen owned a beautiful hilltop farm on Quaker Ridge in Casco looking out to the western foothills and Mt. Washington. She was one of the first to grant Loon Echo a conservation easement on her 60-acre prop-

erty so that it would be protected in perpetuity. After her death at the age of 94, Helen Allen’s bequest to Loon Echo allowed LELT to create an endowed environmental education fund to support yearly programs in local schools and libraries.

Polly Bartlett was one of the original Board members of Loon Echo. A teacher at GRANTS, Page 7A

ROTARY’S CITIZEN OF THE MONTH — The Fryeburg Area Rotary Club recently recognized Olivia Wentworth, an eighth grader at Molly Ockett School, as its Citizen of the Month. Jeff Lowe, one of Olivia’s teachers, presented Olivia on behalf of the eighth-grade team. Lowe spoke of her high academic achievement, her involvement in Girl Scouts, softball and field hockey, her participation in the Essential Skill Classroom as a volunteer, and the fact that she’s always willing to help a student in need. Pictured with Olivia are (left to right) Peter Malia (Fryeburg Rotary), Jeff Lowe, Prudy Westerburg (Fryeburg Rotary), Olivia’s parents, Christopher and Dawn Wentworth, and Molly Ockett Principal Emily Kirkpatrick.

Students earn college honors (Continued from Page 9A) ment. Students whose grade point average for the semester is less than 3.8 but equal to or greater than 3.5 are listed with academic achievement. Any incompletes must be satisfactorily completed before the student is honored with Dean’s List status. Academic achievement awarded at commencement is based on all course work taken at UMF. Students named: Mark Mayo of Bridgton; Kelsey Dunn, Gracie Vaughan of Brownfield; Marissa Morrissette of Casco; Reece Kneissler of Fryeburg; Sam Levasseur

of Harrison; Naomi Anderson of Hiram; Walter Backman of Raymond; and Alyssa Morin of Waterford.

Grace Chute of Bridgton (graduate of Kents Hill) has been named to the Dean’s List at Endicott College (Beverly, Mass.) for the fall 2019 semester. Grace is majoring in Marketing Comm/Advertising. She is the daughter of Daniel Chute and Erica Chute. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must obtain a minimum grade point average of 3.5, receive no letter grade below “C,” have no withdrawal grades, and be enrolled in a minimum of 12

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(Continued from Page 8A) Main St., Norway. FMI 890-2177 or 312-9955.

Thurs., Feb. 27 — Backyard Sugaring: Maple Syrup 101, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Paris Farmers Union, 227 Main St., South Paris. Free workshop, registration required. FMI and to register 781-6099 or e-mail rebecca.gray@ maine.edu Fri., Feb. 28 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night, 6 – 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway. Fun and games with open mic/karaoke.

Chem-free, family friendly.

Free refreshments. FMI 461-3093 (leave message) or aaturnleft3@gmail.com Tues., March 3 — Women’s Cancer Support Group, 12 – 1:30 p.m., Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, 199 Main St., Norway. FMI 890-0329. Bring lunch or snack. FMI Jeanne 7446173.

Wed., March 4 — Writing session (formerly The First Slice — The Restorative Power of Memoir), 10:30 a.m. – noon, Thurs., March 5 — Keep Moving

credits for the semester.

Patrick Carty of Sweden has been named to the Emmanuel College (Boston, Mass.) Dean’s List for the fall 2019 semester.

To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester.

Emily Lake of Naples has been named to the Dean’s List at Western New England University (Springfield, Mass.) for the fall semester 2019. Students are named to the Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher. Emily is working exercise class with Katie Hetterscheidt, ATC, 10 a.m., Saco Bay Physical Therapy (formerly Bader Physical Therapy), 176 Main St., Norway. FMI 890-2177 or 312-9955.

Sat., March 7 — Drum circle, beginners 10 a.m.

– noon, advanced 1 – 2 p.m., Deering Memorial Community Center, 39 Main St., South Paris.

Potluck lunch at noon.

Sponsored by Teresia Reiki, supported by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. FMI 6040323 or 890-2177.

Sat., March 7 — Community potluck supper and raffles, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St. (Rte. 29), East Sumner Village. Bring dish to share. Donations accepted for the meal.

Proceeds benefit church missions. FMI Bill 3882263 or Cyndy 388-2667.

Due to the number of local events happening in our active communities, and available space, we have removed the Ongoing Weekly events in the printed paper.

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Hunter Dionne of Raymond has been named to the University of Maine at Presque Isle Dean’s List for the fall semester. Hunter earned Honors status.

Abigail L. Davis of Raymond has been named to University of Maine at Presque Isle Dean’s List for the fall semester. Abigail earned High Honors status.

University of Maine at Orono Dean’s List The University of Maine recognized 2,572 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the fall 2019 semester. Of the students who made the Dean’s List, 1,754 are from Maine, 743 are from 30 other states, and 75 are from 31 countries other than the United States. Listed below are students who received Dean’s List honors for completing 12 or more credit hours in the semester and earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher: Bridgton: Morgan MacNeil, Douglas Mayo, Matthew Mayo, Haley Usilton Casco: Emily Jackson East Baldwin: Jordan Miner Harrison: Gunnar Docos, Nick Soucy Naples: Daria Bosworth, Lily Charpentier, Catherine Christiansen, Marcus Devoe, Abby Scott-Mitchell Raymond: Brooke Clement, Liam Flynn, Jeffrey Pollard Sebago: Maraia Nason, Matt Price West Baldwin: Michael Murphy Denmark: Owen Burk Fryeburg: Casey Kneissler, Spencer Thomas Hiram: Abigail Mosson Lovell: Mariah Davis Waterford: Avery Elliott

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LELT has awarded grants to Raymond Village Library, Naples Public Library, Spaulding Memorial Library in Sebago, Harrison Elementary School and Sebago Elementary School.

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Nordic State finals

Alpine racing CLASS B STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS, at Black Mountain, Rumford, Feb. 19-20 Final Girls’ Standings: Maranacook 1506, Fort Kent 1498, Yarmouth 1473, Cape Elizabeth 1467, Spruce Mountain 1438, Rangeley Lakes 1428, Mountain Valley 1362, Caribou 1297, Mt. Abram 1267, Lake Region 1252, John Bapst 1168, Leavitt 1133, Presque Isle 1015, Telstar 899, Greenville 485, Gray-New Gloucester 457, St. Dom’s 339 Final Boys’ Standings: Maranacook 1475, Lake Region 1450, Yarmouth 1445, Fort Kent 1443, Gray-New Gloucester 1422, John Bapst 1411, Caribou 1381, Mountain Valley 1310, Cape Elizabeth 1240, Mt. Abram 1229, Spruce Mountain 1135, Presque Isle 1075, Leavitt 1002, Central Aroostook 973, Rangeley Lakes 756, Wisdom 389, Greenville 351, Telstar 277, Madawaska 195 Giant Slalom Girls’ Standings: Lakers 10th out of 17 schools 71 finishers Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Eleanor Donahue, YAR 54.58 56.51 1:51.09 29. Emma Cole, LR 1:04.80 1:05.61 2:10.41 53. Reannah Dingley, LR 1:12.74 1:13.29 2:26.03 60. Holly Duigan, LR 1:11.89 1:24.36 2:36.25 63. Emily Rock, LR 1:17.22 1:22.15 2:39.37 Boys’ Standings: Lakers sixth out of 18 schools 79 finishers Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Killian Lathrop, CE 52.79 52.60 1:45.39 4. Logan Davis, LR 55.50 54.44 1:49.94 11. Zach Vogel, LR 57.58 56.39 1:53.97 40. Alex Freitas, LR 1:05.62 1:08.85 2:14.47 48. Brandon Beadnell, LR 1:07.85 1:10.99 2:18.84 52. Casey Berger, LR 59.91 1:20.76 2:20.67 74. Jacob Gilmore, LR 1:13.79 1:49.04 3:02.83 Slalom Results Girls’ Standings: Lakers 10th out of 18 schools 70 finishers Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Abigail Landry, Telstar 45.53 46.39 1:31.92 24. Emma Cole, LR 54.72 55.07 1:49.79 49. Reannah Dingley, LR 1:03.86 1:02.40 2:06.26 55. Sophia Leighton, LR 1:07.11 1:05.08 2:12.19 56. Holly Duigan, LR 1:07.62 1:06.39 2:14.01 59. Emily Rock, LR 1:13.17 1:07.62 2:20.79 61. Rene Carver, LR 1:33.71 59.36 2:33.07 Boys’ Standings: FLakers second, nine points behind Maranacook 66 finishers Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Tiernan Lathrop, CE 41.23 41.69 1:22.92 3. Logan Davis, LR 42.13 41.31 1:23.44 12. Zach Vogel, LR 45.21 45.18 1:30.39 17. Brandon Beadnell, LR 47.23 48.26 1:35.49 23. Casey Berger, LR 50.38 50.10 1:40.48 40. Alex Freitas, LR 54.56 56.20 1:50.76 61. Jacob Gilmore, LR 1:10.26 1:10.75 2:21.01 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS, at Shawnee Peak, Feb. 14-15 Final Girls’ Standings: Mt. Blue 1481, Edward Little 1478, Fryeburg Academy 1420, Oxford Hills 1420, Falmouth 1396, Freeport 1377, Marshwood 1365, Bangor 1302, Windham 1301, Kennebunk 1286, Skowhegan 1175, Greely 1170, Hamdpen 1137, Camden Hills 1074, Cheverus 999, Gorham 988, Orono 291, Brewer 161 Final Boys’ Standings: Falmouth 1555, Mt Blue 1498, Marshwood 1463, Oxford Hills 1424, Fryeburg Academy 1410, Greely 1394, Kennebunk 1357, Edward Little 1313, Gorham 1279, Camden Hills 1259, Freeport 1245, Skowhegan 1232, Hampden 1166, Cheverus 1001, Windham 920, Gardiner 555, Traip Academy 392, Islesboro 363 Giant Slalom Girls’ Standings: Fryeburg Academy (700) was third behind Edward Little (722) and Mt. Blue (720). There were 18 schools.

83 finishers Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Sarah Hare, WIND 41.80 42.13 1:23.93 13. Sam Winterbottom, FA 45.41 45.93 1:31.34 26. Eliza Thorne, FA 46.96 49.10 1:36.06 32. Marra MacMillan, FA 47.27 50.38 1:37.65 33. Abigail Winterbottom, FA 49.19 49.59 1:38.78 36. Willow Carter, FA 49.49 51.43 1:40.92 — Olivia Krug, FA DNF 51.33 Boys’ Standings: Fryeburg Academy (687) was seventh with Falmouth (774) first and Mt. Blue (749) second. There were 18 schools.

86 finishers Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. AJ Noyes, FAL 38.69 40.79 1:19.48 2. Will Marshall, FA 39.32 40.33 1:19.65 26. Hogan Bemis, FA 46.54 46.41 1:32.95 42. Andrew Turner, FA 47.91 50.10 1:38.01 47. Dana Hamlin, FA 49.27 49.82 1:39.09 61. Matthew Gunther, FA 1:00.18 43.43 1:43.61 — Ian Jacobson, FA 45.50 DNF Slalom Results Girls’ Standings: Fryeburg Academy (320) was tied for second with Oxford Hills, behind Mt. Blue (361). There were 18 schools.

68 finishers Racer 1st Run 2nd Run Total 1. Taylor Gordon, MTB 51.48 49.79 1:41.27 12. Eliza Thorne, FA 56.70 54.76 1:51.46 18. Abigail Winterbottom, FA 59.23 57.39 1:56.62 21. Olivia Krug, FA 1:01.24 57.83 1:59.07 33. Marra MacMillan, FA 1:04.76 1:03.91 2:08.67 37. Willow Carter, FA 1:05.86 1:09.65 2:15.51 — Sam Winterbottom, FA DSQ 1:02.61 Boys’ Standings: Fryeburg Academy (723) was fourth behind Falmouth (781), Mt, Blue (749) and Oxford Hills (725). There were 18 schools.

75 finishers

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CLASS B RUNNERS-UP — The Laker boys’ alpine team placed second at the Class B State Alpine Championships. Pictured left to right: Logan Davis, Alex Freitas, Jacob Gilmore, Zack Vogel, Casey Berger, and Brandon Beadnell. Davis and Vogel reached the shootouts to be a member of the Maine State Alpine Team.

Davis earned a spot and will compete next month in the Eastern High School Championships against the top racers from Maine to Wisconsin.

LAKERS NAMED GOOD SPORTS — Over the school break last week, the Lake Region High School girls’ and boys’ alpine ski teams were presented with Maine Principals’ Association Sportsmanship banners. Pictured with their banners are the LR girls’ team (left to right) Alli Vogel, Emma Cole, Emily Rock, Sophia Leighton, Rene Carver, Rheannah Dingley, and Holly Duigan. The LR boys’ team (left to right) Coach Davis, Jacob Gilmore, Alex Freitas, Brandon Beadnell, Casey Berger, Logan Davis, and Coach Cushing.

Hancock Lumber’s

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK As the Lakers’ #2 skier this season, junior Emma Cole continued to race well into the State Meet, placing 24th in the slalom and 29th in the giant slalom to help her team place 10th out of 18 schools in Class B. “Thank you, Emma for your commitment to the team and continued leadership,” said Lake Region alpine ski Coach Scott Davis in selecting Emma as the team’s Player of the Week.

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Emma 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.

Name: Emma Cole Year in School: Junior Hometown: Bridgton

Emma Cole Parents: Sven Cole, Karen Cole Sports you play: Crosscountry, track, alpine skiing School organizations: ASTRA, Interact Club, Project Planet School honors: National Junior Honor Society Q. Why did you choose to race alpine? I have been skiing my entire life and wanted to compete.

Q. What is the most difEMMA, Page 2B

As a freshman, Zach Vogel was “one of the most consistent skiers, racing in the number two position” for the Lake Region boys’ alpine team, according to Coach Scott Davis.

At the Class B state championships held at Black Mountain in Rumford, Zach placed 11th in the giant slalom and 13th in the slalom.

“Zach’s performance helped give us enough team points to capture the State ‘B’ runner-up plaque,” Coach Davis said.

“If there is snow on the hill at Shawnee Peak, you will usually find him turning and jumping off most any bump he can find. Great job, Zach!”

In recognition of his strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Zach 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

MPA Class A Nordic Championships, Titcomb Mountain, Farmington Girls’ Freestyle 56 finishers 1. Emma Charles, Mt. Blue, 16:07.9 6. Alanna Nataluk, Fryeburg, 17:32.6 48. Samantha Carus, Fryeburg, 23:44.1 53. Lily Amazeen, Fryeburg, 25:12.8 54. Julianna Stanton, Fryeburg, 25:40.6 Boys’ Freestyle 69 finishers 1. Leif Harvey, Greely, 14:43.6 18. Luke Dupuis, Fryeburg, 15:49.3 26. Elijah Howe, Fryeburg, 16:26.8 29. Jacques Dupuis, Fryeburg, 16:34.9 58. Gabe Lounsbury, Fryeburg, 18:47.2 66. Isaiah Johnson, Fryeburg, 20:23.4 Girls’ Classical 61 finishers 1. Emma Charles, Mt. Blue, 16:42.2 11. Alanna Nataluk, Fryeburg, 19:20.7 44. Samantha Carus, Fryeburg, 24:21.3 54. Lily Amazeen, Fryeburg, 25:41.8 59. Julianna Stanton, Fryeburg, 27:41.8 Boys’ Classical 69 finishers 1. Liam Niles, Portland, 15:10.4 17. Luke Dupuis, Fryeburg, 16:50.5 27. Jacques Dupuis, Fryeburg, 17:14.6 34. Elijah Howe, Fryeburg, 17:36.9 61. Gabe Lounsbury, Fryeburg, 20:50.6 63. Isaiah Johnson, Fryeburg, 21:04.7 Girls’ Combined finish 1. Emma Charles, Mt. Blue, 200 9. Alanna Nataluk, Fryeburg, 192 47. Samantha Carus, Fryeburg, 161 53. Lily Amazeen, Fryeburg, 155 56. Julianna Stanton, Fryeburg, 152 Boys’ Combined finish 1. Liam Niles, Portland, 200 18. Luke Dupuis, Fryeburg, 183 26. Jacques Dupuis, Fryeburg, 175 30. Elijah Howe, Fryeburg, 171 59. Gabe Lounsbury, Fryeburg, 152 64. Isaiah Johnson, Fryeburg, 148

Zach Vogel

by Hancock Lumber.

Name: Zach Vogel Year in School: Freshman Hometown: Bridgton Parents: Jen and Ryan Sports you play: Soccer, alpine skiing, lacrosse Q. Why did you choose to race alpine? For the challenge. I grew up on skis and wanted to try racing.

Q. What is the most difficult part racing? Not falling and not hurting yourself.

Q. What do you enjoy the most about the sport?

The challenge and having ZACH, Page 2B

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Big Four Square battle

STRONG SHOWINGS — Lake Region Middle School girls’ and boys’ basketball teams (combined seventh and eighth graders) turned in impressive tournament performances at the Annual MidWinter Classic held in Brunswick. Although the Lakers were the smallest school in the tournament, it played big. The girls went 3-1 and the boys 2-1. Each team finished in third place. All 18 players contributed to a successful tournament appearance and a super fun week. The future looks bright for LR basketball.

The girls’ team included (front, left to right) Bella Smith, Brooke Gerry and Abby Lavoie; (back row) Rianna Reynolds, Reiyn Hart, Jonalisa King, Margo Tremblay, Delia Fontana, Ava Stone, and Ava Smith. In school play, the Laker seventh graders went 13-2, eighth graders 8-2, expansion team 4-4.

The boys’ team included: (front, left to right) Brock Gibbons, Ian Brogan, Evan Duprey, and Aiden Roberts; (back row) Wesley Martin, Jackson Libby, and Abe Richards.

In school play, the seventh graders went 13-3 and the eighth graders 8-6.

The Lakes Environmental Association (www.maine lakes.org) in snowy Bridgton will host the Four-Square World Championships this Saturday, Feb. 29, at 5 p.m. at Bridgton Academy.

The Academy is located in North Bridgton.

The championships are open to the public, so expect to see more than 100 people of all shapes, sizes and stature in attendance.

Competitors will battle for the greatest four-square titles in the world. Square Four officials will oversee the event.

The Lakes Environmental Association collects a $10 registration fee to support their environmental work. There is no advance registration required but

WESTBROOK — Snowboarder Kevin Pearce will share his story about sustaining a traumatic brain injury while training for the Olympics on Thursday, March 5, at 6 p.m. at Westbrook Performing Arts Center.

The event is hosted by Goodwill NeuroRehabilitation Services and employee benefits provider UNUM. Pearce was at the top of his sport as a world-class professional snowboarder in 2009 when he sustained a traumatic brain PEARCE, Page 3B

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Like last year, Lake Region sophomore Leah Plummer will compete in the 600 meters at the New England Indoor Track & Field Championships this Saturday, Feb. 29 at the Reggie Lewis Center on the Roxbury (Mass.) Community Center campus.

“We are hopeful that she will run faster and place higher than last year,” Laker Coach Mark Snow said. “If things go well, she may break Catherine Christiansen’s school record of 1:47.41.”

Profile: Emma Cole (Continued from Page 1B) ficult part of racing? To let go of the fear and just let the skis run.

Q. What do you enjoy the most about the sport? The team aspect. Everyone is so nice and welcoming.

Q. What do you feel you need to work on and why? My technique so that I am able to become a better racer.

Q. Why is teamwork important? It’s important because you are competing for yourself, but also a team and you need encouragement.

Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you? My coaches have always believed I could do better and they push me every day and are proud of even the little accomplishments.

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

I want them to see me as a strong and smart athlete. I want them to know I know the game.

Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most? I will remember the coaches, parents and teammates always cheering me on even when I fall.

(Continued from Page 1B) fun with my friends, making new friends.

Q. What do you feel you need to work on and why? I feel like I have to be more in control so I can help my team more.

Q. Why is teamwork important? If we all do well, then we will win the meet.

Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you? My coaches helped me get better at skiing. Ski racing isn’t only an individual sport, it is a team sport.

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

Hard working, dedicated and a leader.

Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most? Having fun with my teammates at the top of the course and hanging out with my teammates at States.

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February 27, 2020, The Bridgton News, Page 3B

Senior Rambles Hiking Trips & Tips

by Allen Crabtree

SNOW-COVERED Mount Washington seen from the summit of Hawk Mountain.

FOLLOW THE LEADER — Denmark Mountain Hikers on the snowy trail to Hawk Mountain.

(Photo by Dale Nelson)

Hawk Mountain: ‘Boy, is it cold!’

GROUP PHOTO AT THE SUMMIT — Denmark Mountain Hikers on the summit of Hawk Mountain.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree)

Forum: Mountain safety & rescue CONWAY, N.H.—What happens when you do it all right and things still go wrong?

On Wednesday, March 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Tuckerman Brewing Company in Conway, the public is invited to participate in “Mountain Safety & Rescue: Beyond the Ten Essentials,” a Sense of Place community forum.

Hear from professionals on the front lines who respond to accidents and mis-adventures in the White Mountains. They will discuss the challenges related to running search and rescue operations in the rugged mountains and dense forests of our region, national trends related to increasing call volumes and how those trends play out locally,

along with personal perspectives on recreating outdoors and how working in the search and rescue field has informed those points of view. Snow Rangers, Mountain Rescue Service, Conway Fire Department, and NH Fish and Game will be on hand to share stories and answer questions from the audience. Mike Morin of Access Fund will moderate.

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• Steve Solomon is Chief of the Conway Village Fire District.

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This was our coldest hike so far this winter, and it felt it. We climbed Hawk Mountain in Waterford last Friday, Feb. 14. The glass was minus 10°F at our house when I got up, so I dressed for the cold. Poly long-underwear tops and bottoms, wool pants and shirt, puffy jacket under my Patagonia wind shell, topped off with two pairs of gloves and a woolen toque. At the church, it had warmed to a balmy 8°F but the cold still cut through you.

We climbed Hawk Mountain; always an easy climb.

It is a little longer in the winter because there is stretch along the road from where we could park to the trailhead. Once we got to the main trail, we found it well broken by snow machines, and although all of our hikers had snowshoes on we probably could have done it in spikes. Snow was hard and crusty with the cold, with about a half-inch of new snow from Thursday’s storm.

Easy going for sure.

At the summit, the thermometer on Jeff’s pack read minus 5°F. There was a stiff, biting wind that I estimated at nearly 30 mph. Combined with the low temperature, the wind chill was about minus 30, and it felt all of it. We didn’t linger at the summit too long — just enough for pictures and shuffling around to keep moving. We checked each other for signs of frostbite on cheeks and noses, but everyone was okay. The water in Jeff’s Camelback froze. I had followed Margaret’s advice and brought a small thermos of hot tea and left my Camelback at home.

The hike was short and several of our hikers said it was just about the right length on such a bitterly cold day. The trail to our local Hawk Mountain’s summit is an old jeep road, very broad, that climbs with a gentle pitch.

In addition to the false trails now made by the logging, there is one fork partway up — the left fork goes to the true summit of Hawk Mountain and the right fork goes to a large ledge with great views. There is no marked trail connecting the true summit with the view ledges.

The skid trails from logging a couple of years ago have now been blocked off with boulders and a drainage ditch, so we didn’t have any problem taking the correct trail to the summit. Besides, we had a well-beaten down snowmobile track to follow — although we learned on Cave Mountain to avoid following someone else’s tracks blindly.

A new parking lot for Hawk Mountain has been built, complete with kiosk. It is back across the road to about where the last house is plowed in winter, and where we parked for our hike. The new parking lot was not plowed out.

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Snowboarder Pearce to speak

(Continued from Page 2B) injury while training for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Pearce transforms his experience of traumatic brain injury into a source of inspiration, education and awareness.

Goodwill NeuroRehabilitation Services and UNUM are hosting the

event as part of Brain Injury Awareness Month, which is every March. Goodwill offers brain injury rehabilitation services in Scarborough and in Lewiston.

“In our NeuroRehab clinics we still hear from our clients that they thought they could just ‘brush off’ a concussion or other

head injury,” said Paul Kennedy, executive director of Goodwill NeuroRehab.

“That stigma is beginning to change. As concussions are in the news more, people are beginning to take their brain health more seriously.

Kevin’s story is an inspiration to all of us.”

According to the CDC, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability in the US. Injuries are a top cause of short and long-term disability, according to UNUM, the world’s largest provider of disability insurance. Brain injuries can be especially debilitating.

“Kevin’s experience as a brain injury survivor aligns with UNUM’s mission of helping people overcome disability and return to their purpose,” said Cary Olson Cartwright, assistant SNOWBOARDER Snowboarder, brain-injury survi- vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility for vor Kevin Pearce speaks March 5.

UNUM. Kevin and his brother Adam created the LoveYourBrain Foundation, a nonprofit that is working to connect, educate and empower people to live a brain-healthy lifestyle.

This talk is free, but you will need a ticket.

Tickets: gwnne.org/35Xp3tz This is an ASLinterpreted event.

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Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Public Hearing

The Board of Selectpersons will hold a meeting on March 9, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: 1. An application for a Liquor License for Gabby’s Roadhouse, Inc., located at 1124 Roosevelt Trail.

2. An application for a Special Amusement Permit for Gabby’s Roadhouse, Inc., located at 1124 Roosevelt Trail.

3. Proposed Food Sovereignty Ordinance.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS — INVITATION TO BID Lower Main Street Reconstruction The Town of Bridgton, Maine, will receive separate sealed Bids for the construction of Lower Main Street Reconstruction. The Project consists of reclamation and reconstruction of approximately 2,500 linear feet of paved roadway which includes, but is not limited to, storm drainage improvements, construction of new sidewalk, installation of granite and bituminous curbing, paving, construction of bike lanes, streetscape amenities, installation of street lights with buried electrical conduit, and landscaping and all materials, equipment, services and construction inherent to the Project; and the installation of approximately 3,150 linear feet of new water main, all associated connection pipes and appurtenances necessary to fully replace the existing cast and ductile iron water main sections within the project site, new valve and hydrant installations, as well as new services to be installed and connected to existing customer service pipes within the right of way. Bids will be received from a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum price and unit price basis, as indicated in the Bid Form.

A nonmandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the “Owner’s Office,” 3 Chase St., Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine, Attention: Robert A. Peabody Jr., at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4th. Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., local time on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read at the Owner’s Office. The Contract Documents may be examined at the Owner’s Office starting on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. The Contract Documents may be examined, and electronic copies may be obtained at the Issuing Office, Milone & MacBroom, Inc., 121 Middle Street, Suite 201, Portland, ME 04101, on or after 4:00 p.m., on February 24, 2020. Contact Michael F. Zarba at 207-8880129, or via e-mail at mzarba@mminc.com for inquiries regarding this project, including obtaining a copy of the Contract Documents.

Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Public Hearing

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on March 3, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: 1. A public hearing regarding an Amendment to the Land Use Ordinance to include a Solar Overlay Zone.

2. A public hearing for a Preliminary Major Site Plan Review submitted by Soltage, LLC, for Property found on Tax Map U04, Lot 2, known as 86 Casco Road, for a proposed groundmount solar photovoltaic development.

Plans may be viewed under the Planning Board section of the Town Website or during office hours. Public welcome.

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Public Notice

TOWN OF CASCO Nomination Papers

Nomination papers are available at the Casco Town Office beginning Monday, March 2, 2020, for the following positions: • Two (2) members of the Casco Selectboard for a three (3) year term.

• One (1) member of the MSAD #61 School Board for a three (3) year term.

• One (1) member of the Transfer Station Council for a three (3) year term.

The filing deadline for nomination papers is by the close of business hours at the Casco Town Office on Friday, April 10, 2020.

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TOWN OF CASCO

NOTICE OF APPLICATION BY D.P.C., LLC TO PERMIT A 4,700 S.F. COMMERCIAL BUILDING

BY STAFF REVIEW TAKE NOTICE that the Code Enforcement Officer and Town Planner are conducting a Staff Review of application submitted

by George Sawyer, Sawyer Engineering & Surveying, Inc., on behalf of Camp Laurel South to allow a 20'x24' addition to the existing Theater Building on property known as Map 9, Lot 57, located at 48 Laurel Road, Casco, Maine.

THIS NOTICE is to advise the public and permit input from the public. Any comments or concerns should be addressed to Alex Sirois, Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Casco at ceo@cascomaine.org. All comments must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., on Thursday, March 12th, 2020.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON 3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

Public Notice

NOMINATION PAPERS AVAILABLE Nomination papers will made available on Friday, February 28, 2020, at the Town Clerk’s Office located at 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, in Bridgton for the following offices: 2 (TWO) BOARD OF SELECTMEN; 3-year term 2 (TWO) PLANNING BOARD; 3-year term 1 (ONE) PLANNING BOARD ALTERNATE; 1-year term 1 (ONE) WATER DISTRICT TRUSTEE; 3-year term 2 (TWO) MSAD 61 DIRECTORS; 3-year term The nomination paper filing deadline is the close of business hours on April 10, 2020.

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TOP, Landon Harris landed the smallest fish and a lifetime fishing license, below Reegan Cushman placed third, and top right, the display of fish caught during the Harrison Rec annual Family Fishing Derby last Sunday.

Harrison fishing derby HARRISON — Sunday proved to be a great day to drop a line, enjoy the beauty of Long Lake and patiently wait to hook a winner!

The Harrison Rec annual Family Ice Fishing Derby was a hit amongst youngsters, and spectators! Top finishers were: Ages 1-5: first place to Hailey Rouille, 1.12 pounds, 18 inches; second place to Mayla Lagassia, 1.01 pounds, 14 inches; third place to Bella Politano, .32 pounds, 9.75 inches.

FIRST PLACE winner Ages 6-11: first place to Nick Sallinen, 5.96 pounds, Hailey Rouille.

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M.S.A.D. No. 72

2020–21 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION and STUDENT SCREENING

Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES

Child must be five (5) on or before October 15, 2020.

Public Hearing – Planning Board The Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on March 17, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: 1. A public hearing regarding an Amendment to the Land Use Ordinance to include a Solar Overlay Zone.

2. A Voter’s petition for a zoning change, under 30-A M.R.S.A Section 2522, to allow the Zoning map to be amended by changing Tax Map U02, Lot 25, located at 678 Roosevelt Trail, as described in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds Book 34000, Page 58 and Tax Map U02, Lot 10, located at 679 Roosevelt Trail, as described in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds Book 31643, Page 212, from Village District to Commercial District.

3. A proposed amendment to the Town of Naples zoning map in the Zoning Ordinance to change the zoning on Tax Map U02, Lot 24, located at 642 Roosevelt Trail, Book 21569, Page 255; Tax Map U02, Lot 22-A, located at 665 and 639 Roosevelt Trail, Book 24715, Page 203; Tax Map U02, Lot 23, located at 621 Roosevelt Trail, Book 33742, Page 170; Tax Map U03, Lot 23, located at 32 Moose Landing Trail, Book 30357, Page 120; U03, Lot 21, located at 522 Roosevelt Trail, Book 10667, page 41; Tax Map U03, Lot 16, located at 533 Roosevelt Trail, Book 34652, page 295; Tax Map U03, Lot 15, located at 545 Roosevelt Trail, Book, page, Tax Map U03, Lot 14 located at 11 Brandy View Terrace, Book 30002, Page 289; Tax Map U03, Lot 3, located at 585 Roosevelt Trail, Book 34454, Page 284; Tax Map U03, Lot 2, located at 589 Roosevelt Trail, Book 26879, page 70 and Tax Map U03, Lot 1, located at 605 Roosevelt Trail, Book 34695, Page 15, from Commercial District to Village District.

The proposed ordinance amendment and petition may be viewed at the Naples Municipal Office during office hours. Public welcome.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF LOVELL Invasive Plant Prevention Committee (LIPPC) Request For Quote — Five Invasive Plant Surveys on Cushman Pond Overview: The Town of Lovell, through the Lovell Invasive Plant Prevention Committee (LIPPC), is requesting four Level-Two surveys of Cushman Pond (Midas #3224) and one Jack-Stay dive survey performed in May – September 2020.

Contract Specifications: (1) All littoral areas of the water body and the Outlet Cove will be inspected during each survey.

(2) The deep water of the Outlet Cove, approximately 650 feet from the landing, will be surveyed using the “Jack-Stay” grid pattern for one of the five dives. The clarity of the water will determine the tightness of the grid pattern (see map at the town office).

(3) Any plants located during the survey will be removed when located or marked with markers for removal and matting at the completion of the survey if marking is deemed to be better for preserving the water quality during the survey.

(4) Upon completion of the survey, the plants will be removed and properly destroyed. The location of the plant removed will be matted. Each mat will be numbered and a map showing their locations will be maintained.

(5) Any mats that have been used prior to this mapping will be thoroughly washed and cleaned to prevent any new contamination entering the water body. In addition, harvest bags must be in the proper operational state so no fragments can escape.

(6) All dive equipment and accessories that will be exposed to the water will have been properly inspected and cleaned to prevent any cross contamination.

(7) As per DEP guidelines, any boats that enter the water will need to be inspected by a designated DEP representative prior to the start of the survey.

(8) The contractor will be in compliance with all OSHA dive requirements and be able to present documentation that confirms compliance.

(9) The contractor will have Commercial General Liability Insurance which covers up to $5,000 medical expenses on any one person, up to $100,000 for damage to rented premise, up to $1,000,000 personal injury, a $2,000,000 general aggregate limit, products/completed operations aggregate limit of $2,000,000.

(10) The contractor and crew will have met VLMP Invasive Plant Patrol Workshop requirements as certified by the Maine DEP. (11) Payment shall be made at the completion of each dive after receipt of report.

RFQ Submission Deadline/Contract Award: The deadline for submitting the proposal to the Town is by close of business April 7, 2020. The contract is scheduled to be awarded by the Selectmen at the April 7, 2020, meeting. Please provide a detailed proposal that meets the above criteria.

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DATE: Thursday, MARCH 26 & Friday, MARCH 27 LOCATION: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church on Rt. 5 – Fryeburg TIME: Call 207-935-2600, Ext 1401 or 1414, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., to make an appointment.

Call early for preferred time slot.

BRING: Birth certificate – Immunizations – Proof of Residency and the Child you are registering 4T9 LEGAL NOTICE

PETITION FOR PARDON STATE OF MAINE Augusta, January 30, 2020 Notice is hereby given that a Petition for JEFFREY RIVARD, who was convicted of the crime JV - 2000-00816 – ASSAULT ON AN OFFICER; CR 2003-09127 – DISORDERLY CONDUCT; CR 200603041 – OPERATING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, is now pending before the Governor and a hearing will be conducted in the MAINE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS BOARD ROOM, 25 TYSON DRIVE, 3RD FLOOR, in Augusta, on THURSDAY, the 9th day of APRIL, 2020, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. 4T7

TOWN OF HARRISON Nomination Papers

Nomination papers will be available Monday, March 2, 2020, for the following positions: 2 Selectmen seats – 3 years 1 Planning Board seat – 3 years 1 Appeals Board seat – 5 years Nomination papers are due back in the Harrison Town Clerk’s Office by 4:30 p.m., on Friday, April 10, 2020. Town Elections and Town Meeting by Secret Ballot will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2020, at the Harrison Town Office, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. s/Melissa St. John, Town Clerk 1T9

Lake Region TV is currently seeking to appoint several new members to their Board of Directors.

LRTV is the Lake Region’s number one community access cable television station, engaging residents in their community through the media by covering municipal and school board meetings, public hearings, community events, concerts, informational and educational programming.

As a nonprofit, LRTV’s Board of Directors will consist of a group of enthusiastic volunteers that will meet monthly to approve budget, ideas, and plans for the betterment of Lake Region TV. We have been serving the Lake Region since 1992, and have made many upgrades in the past several years with high-quality camera and audio equipment in our studio and to shoot on location, the latest video and audio editing program, and a recent remodel of our Bridgton studio.

If you have input and ideas, knowledge of camera and audio equipment, the entertainment industry of film/tv/music, and love being involved in what’s going on in your community, call our studio located in Bridgton, and speak with station manager Chris Richard at 207-647-8044, or by e-mail manager@lakeregiontv.org

We look forward to meeting with you!

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PUBLIC NOTICE

AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING CASCO PLANNING BOARD MARCH 9TH, 2020 CASCO COMMUNITY CENTER 940 MEADOW ROAD 7:00 P.M.

1. Call to Order 2. Approval of February 10th, 2020 Minutes 3. Sebago Technics has submitted additional information regarding an application for Contract Zoning on behalf of Hancock Leasing, LLC, for property known as Map 43, Lot 23-B and Map 43, Lot 24-C. The property is commonly known as 4 Edes Falls Road, with a portion of property formerly owned by Spurwink located on Meadow Road. The property is located in a Village Zone.

4. David Banks, RE/MAX By the Bay, has submitted additional information and revised Plan regarding an Application on behalf of Natalie Sanborn to permit an amendment to an approved subdivision known as Quaker Ridge Estates for property known as Map 5, Lot 58-3, commonly known as 11 Rollinghill Road, and located in a Residential zone.

5. Public hearing on proposed Ordinance changes.

6. Other.

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The public is welcome.

Opinions

Letters

(Continued from Page 9B) traditional vegetables, fruits, and grains. Entering “vegan” in our favorite search engine provides lots of suitable products, recipes, and transition tips.

Brandon Newcomb Bridgton

Give Trump his due

To The Editor: If ever we needed confirmation that the Democratic Party was a party stocked from top to bottom with political thugs, we saw it in spades at the president’s State of The Union address.

Political hacks such as

Harrison fishing derby (Continued from Page 4B) 28 inches; second place to Wyatt Tripp, 3.12 pounds, 24.5 inches; third place to Reegan Cushman, 3.02 pounds, 22.75 inches.

Ages 12-15: first place to Hunter Denison, 4.92 pounds, 29 inches; second place to Jacob Hooper, 1.80 pounds, 20.25 inches; third place to Nate Barker, .60 pounds, 11.25 inches.

Ages 16 & Older: first place to James Osenton, 3.28 pounds, 23.5 inches; second place to Ron Denison, 1.52 pounds, 14.5 inches; third place to Gary Dearborn, .82 pounds, 12.75 inches.

Smallest Fish: Landon Harris, .10 pounds, 6.5 inches.

Wes Tenney Memorial Award with the Longest Fish: Emma Withham, 5.8 pounds, 30.5 inches.

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Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Joe Biden, and others too numerous to list, have long been the face of the Democratic Party. We have come to expect over the top, take no prisoners rhetoric from these demagogic wacko firebrands of the radical extreme far left.

Shockingly, females seething with unrestrained rage and vitriol have all but seized control of the Democratic Party and have turned it into a vehicle where slash and burn tactics are now the order of the day, the hell with the damage done to the fabric of this great nation, whose days are surely numbered if we don’t soon get a handle on the legion of political extremists who are bound and determined to do everything in their power to bring America down.

The State of The Union address has long been used by presidents of both parties to herald the accomplishments of their administrations during the previous

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

CONSULT OUR LISTING OF BUSINESS SERVICES AND LET AN EXPERT DO THE JOB! CARPETING

ACCOUNTANTS Chandel Associates Accounting, Taxes Audits, Full Service Payroll 3 Elm St., Bridgton Office 647-5711 Jones & Matthews, PA Certified Public Accountants Accounting and taxes Roosevelt Trail Prof. Bldg.

Route 302, Bridgton 647-3668 cpas@maine.com

Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Carpet and Flooring Sales and Installation 21 Sandy Creek Rd., Bridgton 647-5562 800-310-5563

CHIMNEY LINING

DENTAL SERVICES Bridgton Dental Associates Dr. Paul Cloutier Complete dental care 138 Harrison Rd., Bridgton www.bridgtondental.com 207-647-8052

February 27, 2020, The Bridgton News, Page 5B

year and to lay out a blueprint for what they hope to achieve during the coming year.

Despite near total obstruction and many blatant attempts at sabotage by literally every member of the Democratic Party, and a press that hates his guts and does everything within its enormous power to bring down his presidency, the Trump administration has many major accomplishments it can be justly proud of.

When Donald Trump assumed the highest office in the land, America’s military was in a grossly inferior state of readiness due to nearly two decades of continuous wars and profound neglect by the Obama administration, who much preferred to pump vast sums of money into an unlimited number of social programs than to built a military capable of responding to any and all attacks with overwhelming force.

Thanks to President FLOORING Bolsters Decorating Center Carpet – vinyl – ceramic Always free decorating consulting bolsters@megalink.net 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202

FOUNDATIONS Henry’s Concrete Construction Foundations, Slabs, Floors Harrison Tel. 583-4896

Hastings Malia, PA 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-2061 www.hastings-law.com

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

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

ELECTRICIANS

details or e-mail

D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons bnews@roadrunner.com Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor Residential/Commercial/Industrial Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire Chalmers Ins. Agency 100 Main St., Bridgton Bridgton 207-647-5012 Tel. 647-3311 J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Residential - Commercial - Industrial Oberg Insurance Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Auto, Home, Business, Life Bridgton 647-9435 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858 McIver Electric “Your on time every time electricians” Southern Maine Retirement Services THIS SPACE CAN BE YOURS 221 Portland Rd., Bridgton Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans 647-3664 Call 647-2851 for Life and Senior Dental Insurance www.mciverelectric.net details or e-mail 150 Main St., Bridgton 207-647-2900 bnews@roadrunner.com R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor 24 hour Emergency Service INTERIOR DESIGN CONTRACTORS Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882 Universal Designz Quality Custom Carpentry Consulting – Design From start to finish and David K. Moynihan Decorating – Aging in Place from old to new Master Electrician www.UniversalDesignzMaine.com Licensed ME & NH Jeff Juneau Naples 207-754-0730 207-655-5903 Bridgton 647-8016

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

Dead River Co. Range & Fuel Oil Oil Burner Service Tel. 647-2882, Bridgton

SELF-STORAGE Bridgton Storage 409 Portland Rd. 28 units & 4000’ open barn Bridgton 272-8085

PAINTING CONTRACTORS JB Self Storage RedoProperties.com Interior/Exterior painting & repairs Local, experienced & professional Call/text 207-693-4663 (Home)

Rt. 5, Lovell, Maine Monthly/yearly secure storage 207-925-3045

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

Webber Painting & Restoration Dyer Septic Interior/exterior painting & repairs Waterfront specialists – Free estimates Septic systems installed & repaired Roberts Overhead Doors Fully insured – References 207-831-8354 Site work-emergency service-ecofriendly 1-877-250-4546 207-583-4546 Commercial/residential – free estimates Now offering Master Card & Visa PLUMBING & HEATING SURVEYORS 207-595-2311

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

Grammy Geek Tech support for seniors (jr.’s too) 1-1 support at your home Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA Malware & virus removal/PC repair 110 Portland St., Fryeburg, ME 04037 Free pick-up & delivery 207-310-0289 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com Naples Computer Services PC repair/upgrades – on-site service Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA Virus and spy-ware removal 132 Main St. Home and business networking P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 Video security systems 647-8360 71 Harrison Rd., Naples 207-693-3746

OIL DEALERS

personal and financial lives from Washington D.C. because they have a bedrock belief that we are not capable of making decisions on our own without the heavy hand of politicians and bureaucrats controlling and directing our every waking moment and action.

The Democratic Party is poised to gain control of all levers of control of government in the upcoming election of 2020. If they do succedd in taking over, socialism will be the least of our problems going forward.

Communism will be the next logical step for the huge number of politicians who hate everything about America and all that she proudly stands for.

The future of the world’s greatest nation and last best hope is in our hands.

With the current moral and spiritual state of much of America, it is anyone’s guess as to which path voters will choose.

Robert M. Howe Jr. Bridgton

GARAGE DOORS

Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA HEATING Complete comprehensive oral hygiene care Infants – Seniors Bass Heating Most dental insurances, MaineCare Oil Burner Service 647-4125 bdhc@myfairpoint.net Sales and Installations Mountain View Dentistry Waterford (207) 595-8829 ALARMS Dr. Shilo Annis, DMD CLEANING SERVICES Cosmetic/restorative & Family Dentistry INSULATION WAM-ALARM Systems Servicemaster 207-647-3628 Installation, Service, Monitoring Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office MountainViewDentistryMaine.com Western Me. Insulation Inc Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration Burglar-Fire-Temperature Sensors Batts, blown or foamed Free Security Survey 647-2323 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452 DOCKS Over 30 yrs. experience TLC Home Maintenance Co. Free estimates – fully insured Great Northern Docks, Inc. APPLIANCE REPAIR Professional Cleaning and 7 days a week – 693-3585 Sales & Service Property Management Jones Appliance Service/Repair LLC Route 302, Naples Housekeeping and much more Quality service you deserve INSURANCE 693-3770 1-800-423-4042 583-4314 All major brands www.greatnortherndocks.com THIS SPACE CAN BE YOURS jonesappliances@aol.com 647-4432 COMPUTERS Call 647-2851 for

ATTORNEYS

Trump’s tireless efforts, Americas military is now poised to crush any rogue nation that is foolish enough to launch an attack on the American homeland.

America’s borders have leaked like a sieve for generations, thanks to both major political parties.

Consequently we have millions of illegal immigrants amongst us who are placing a tremendous burden on our schools, healthcare, judicial, and welfare systems.

Despite fanatical efforts

by Democrats to sabotage any attempts to bring some sense of sanity to our borders, the president has made great strides in exerting control over who comes into our nation and under what terms.

President Trump inherited an economy that can best be described as moribund due to President Obama and his party’s profound incompetence when it comes to anything concerning the nations economy. Dems much preferred to dictate each and every aspect of Americans

Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. Specializing in repair service in The Lake Region 647-4436

F. Jonathan Bliss, P.L.S. Bliss & Associates Surveying, Land Planning 693 Main St., Lovell 207-925-1468 blissinc@fairpoint.net

Ken Karpowich Plumbing Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Master Plumber in ME & NH Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423 Maine Survey Consultants, Inc. Land info services – Surveys PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Boundary/Topographic/Flood elevation PO Box 485, Harrison, Maine Clement Bros. Lawn and Landscape Off: 583-6159 Organic lawn & garden maintenance D. A. Maxfield Jr. PLS Shoreline restoration Over 10,000 surveys on file Creative stonework, property watch Snowplowing & sanding TREE SERVICE 207-693-6646 www.clementbros.com Q-Team & Cook’s Tree Service REAL ESTATE Removal-pruning-cabling-chipping Stump grinding-bucket work-bobcat Chalmers Real Estate Crane-licensed & fully-insured 100 Main St., Bridgton Q Team 693-3831 or Cook’s 647-4051 Tel. 647-3311 Toll free 207-693-3831 www.Q-Team.com Kezar Realty Rice Tree Service – Sheldon Rice Homes, Land & Vacation Rentals Complete tree service – free estimates Lovell Village 207-925-1500 KezarRealty.com Removal-prune-chipping-stump grinding Licensed and insured Oberg Agency Residential, Business, Lake Shore Utility and Landscape Arborist Waterford ME – 583-2474 Property 132 Main St., Bridgton VETERINARY Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858

RUBBISH SERVICE ABC Rubbish Weekly Pick-up Container Service Tel. 743-5417

Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Route 302, Fryeburg 207-935-2244

WINDOW TREATMENTS

Snow’s Excavation Complete site work Foundations-Septic-Lots cleared 207-647-2697

Bolsters Decorating Center AM Enterprises LLC Custom window treatments Trash & snow removal Always free decorating consulting Serving Harrison & Bridgton ameinc@outlook.com 207-749-2850 bolsters@megalink.net 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202 INVESTMENT MANAGERS Worsters Rubbish Removal Universal Designz Trash hauling Daniels D’Amelio Group Window Treatments – Upholstery Docks – Demolition Donald M. Daniels 561-427-5859 Slip Covers – 207-754-0730 Snowplowing/Sanding Donald Daniels Jr. 561-427-5857 www.UniversalDesignzMaine.com Harrison 207-583-6914 www.ddimg.org

26. Allowed into a bar, e.g.

27. Past tense of will 29. Glorify 31. SI unit of mass 32. Raja’s wife, pl.

33. Do penance 34. *Famous fictional bar 36. ____ gin

38. Smoke plus fog 42. Baghdad resident 45. Not strongly 49. CEO’s deg.

51. Fertilized 54. C2H5 56. “J’____” by #46 Across 57. Green superfood

EXCAVATION

This week’s puzzle theme:

Candy

ACROSS 1. Unfathomably deep chasm 6. Lawyer group 9. Factoid 13. Non-flat area 14. Loquacious person’s gift 15. Member of clergy 16. Kitty sounds 17. Mesozoic one 18. All thumbs 19. *Who’s Pieces?

21. *Life ____ 23. Comic book cry 24. Evening in Roma 25. Boar’s mate 28. Bank deposit 30. Actress Ali or singer Tim 35. Flying saucers 37. Yeahs’ opposers 39. One of the Muses 40. Ancient region of western Europe 41. *Sweet bear 43. In a little while, oldfashioned 44. Like a neon sign 46. Fashion’s “New Look” inventor 47. Weasel’s cousin 48. Cash in credit card points, e.g.

50. “Good grief!”

52. The Old Man’s turf 53. Tucked in

55. Sine ____ non 57. *”Gimme a break” bar 60. *Egg with a surprise 63. Southwestern hut 64. Step on it 66. Small Asian ungulate 68. What radiology and biology have in common 69. Chihuahua’s cry 70. a.k.a. Ernest?

71. Japanese money, pl.

72. Blitzed 73. Industrious DOWN 1. Similar to an adder 2. View from a moving train 3. Yesteryear 4. Shopping ____ 5. Creates disorder 6. Forever and a day 7. *Hershey made the first American milk chocolate one 8. Belittle 9. Have supper 10. Tennis serving whiz 11. Memorial Day solo 12. “The ____ of Racing in the Rain” 15. Fast and lively 20. Increasing 22. Location of ulna 24. Hindered 25. *Principal candy ingredient

58. Desktop picture 59. Facebook photo links 60. Not disregarded, as in a promise 61. Marine eagle

62. Surprise at a speakeasy 63. *Almond-induced state 65. Cardinal 3 67. Bovine hangout

Solutions on Page 6B

Page 6B, The Bridgton News, February 27, 2020 ATTENTION

Classified line ads are now posted on our website at NO EXTRA CHARGE! www.bridgton.com

HELP WANTED

PSS — for home health agency.

Competitive wages. Day hours.

Will train. Call Monday – Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. 207-8038424.

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BARTENDER & COOK — parttime. Experience preferred. Contact Maxine at the American Legion, Post 155. Rte. 11, Naples. 207-6936285. tf9 HELP WANTED — Anticipated and current employment opportunities Maine School Administrative District 72, Fryeburg, Maine. Posted on our website: www.msad72. org tf5 NIGHT WAITSTAFF — Night cook. Full-time year-round. Apply in person. Punkin Valley Restaurant (Rte. 302) 1270 N. High St., Bridgton. 647-2784. tf6

WORK WANTED

ODD JOBS — By the hour, day, week or job. Power washing, light trucking. Free estimates. Call 207627-4649.

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LADY WITH A TRUCK — Weekly household garbage pickup – Bridgton. Winter house checking.

Snow blowing. Reasonable rates.

Free estimates. Call 207-595-9532.

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FOR SALE

FOR RENT

WANTED TO RENT

REDS FIREWOOD — by the cord any amount. 124 State Park Rd. Naples, ME 04055. 207-615-6342. Philmorton57@ gmail.com. Campfire wood bundled or by the truckload. Delivery available.

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BRIDGTON — Spacious building for lease. High-visibility area. 3,500 square feet. 27 Sandy Creek Rd. Call: 207-838-0774. tf9

SEEKING HOUSE — Responsible woman looking for 6-month rental in Lovell, Bridgton, surrounding areas.

Excellent references, nonsmoker, expert caretaker. 207-595-1417. 1t9x

D & G SNOWMOBILES — Discount new and used parts.

Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

(Closed Wednesday). 207-5832312.

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BRIDGTON — 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. $900.00 month. K-1, heat included. No pets. Call: 207-6935545. tf8

BUSINESS SERVICES

PAINTING & CONTRACTORS — RedoProperties.com. Interior/exterior painting and repairs. Local, experienced and professional. Call/text 207-693-4663 (home).

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EAST SEBAGO — Very nice 1-bedroom apartment on a 15-acre lot, with cathedral ceilings and an GREEN FIREWOOD — cut, outside deck. Quiet, peaceful area split and delivered. $200 a cord. with views. $825.00 per month plus EYE CARE — Comprehensive Call 207-515-0779.

52t18x security. Call Bob at 305-970-6653. adult and child eye exams. 2-year

2t9x eyeglasses warranty, contact lenses.

Sacopee Valley Eye Care, 91 Maple $5 FOR TATTERED — U.S. Flag when purchasing new U.S. BRIDGTON — Rooms for rent. Street, Cornish. 207-625-3700.

Flag 3’x5’ or larger. Maine Flag & Starting at $135 per week furnished sveyecare.com 10t3x Banner, Windham, 893-0339. with Internet. Substance-free build tf46 ing. Call David at 207-321-9908. DENMARK HOUSE PAINTING

tf45x — Since 1980. Interior and exterior painting. Free estimates. Call John DRIED FIREWOOD — Dried tf40 twelve months. Selling seasoned LOVELL — Cozy 2-bedroom cab- Mathews 452-2781. hardwood year-round. One cord in. 1 bath, full basement, in quiet set$240, cut, split, delivered. Call ting. Unfurnished. Large yard with LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER — 207-595-5029; 207-583-4113. access to snowmobile/ATV trails. Rozzie May Animal Alliance, dedimaineseasonedfirewood.com New furnace, washer/dryer and cated spay/neuter nonprofit serving

52t22x other improvements. No smoking. N.H. and Maine. Cats $70-$85. pets. Lease $1200.00 monthly Dogs at Conway clinic, starting at VEHI­CLES FOR SALE No plus expenses. Call Barb or Mark at $125. Military discounts, Sign up online www.RozzieMay.org or call 2017 DODGE RAM — Big Horn. 207-925-1261. E-mail: markrc99@ 603-447-1373. tf50 yahoo.com

3t8x 4-door, fully loaded, 21,000 miles, 4WD. Asking $37,000.00. Call: CASCO — Rooms for rent. Start207-647-5963 or 207-807-4997. ing at $135 per week furnished with PLEASE

4t6x Internet and laundry onsite. Call RECYCLE JESUS IS LORD — new and Tommy at 207-595-4946. tf45x used auto parts. National locator.

Most parts 2 days. Good used cars.

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February 27, 2020, The Bridgton News, Page 7B

The Right Angle

by Richard Cebra Maine State Representative

What America do you want to live in?

I have received some really nasty messages and comments relating to my last column in the Bridgton News, which prompted me to sit down and put some thoughts to paper. The question that keeps coming to my mind in light of the current political climate is: So what America do you want to live in?

Do you want to live in the America that restricts your rights like speech, religion and the Second Amendment?

An America that tells old people they should just die because they’re no longer useful?

An America that looks down on farmers and working people as too stupid to know their own good?

An America that tells you that a bad economy is just “the new normal?”

That asks you, “what difference does it make?” when brave American heroes are killed in a 21st Century Alamo in Libya, abandoned by the government of the country they have served their entire lives?

Do you want to live in a country that tells your honored wounded heroes they have to wait for help, but opens the doors to people that don’t legally belong here?

A country that is erasing its own history of exceptionalism?

Or do you want to live in a country that fixes those things…that looks at this country not as the cause of all the world’s problems, but as the great nation that it is, the Shining City on a hill as President Reagan called it.

President Trump summed it up as he closed his State of The Union Speech this year…“As the world bears witness tonight, America is a land of heroes. This is a place where greatness is born, where destinies are forged, and where legends come to life. This is the home of Thomas Edison and Teddy Roosevelt, of many great generals including Washington, Pershing, Patton, and MacArthur.

This is the home of Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Amelia Earhart, Harriet Tubman, the Wright Brothers, Neil Armstrong, and so many more. This is the country where children learn names like Wyatt Earp, Davy Crockett, and Annie Oakley. This is the place where the pilgrims landed at Plymouth and where Texas patriots made their last stand at the Alamo the beautiful, beautiful Alamo.

The American nation was carved out of the vast frontier by the toughest, strongest, fiercest, and most determined men and women ever to walk on the face of the Earth. Our ancestors braved the unknown; tamed the wilderness; settled the Wild West; lifted millions from poverty, disease, and hunger; vanquished tyranny and fascism; ushered the world to new heights of science and medicine; laid down the railroads, dug out the canals, raised up the skyscrapers. And, ladies and gentlemen, our ancestors built the most exceptional republic ever to exist in all of human history, and we are making it greater than ever before.

“This is our glorious and magnificent inheritance. We are Americans. We are pioneers. We are the pathfinders. We settled the New World, we built the modern world, and we changed history forever by embracing the eternal truth that everyone is made equal by the hand of Almighty God. “America is the place where anything can happen. America is the place where anyone can rise. And here, on this land, on this soil, on this continent, the most incredible dreams come true. This nation is our canvas, and this country is our masterpiece. We look at tomorrow and see unlimited frontiers just waiting to be explored. Our brightest discoveries are not yet known. Our most thrilling stories are not yet told. Our grandest journeys are not yet made. The American Age, the American Epic, the American adventure has only just begun.

“Our spirit is still young, the sun is still rising, God’s grace is still shining, and, my fellow Americans, the best is yet to come. Thank you. God bless you. And God bless America.

Thank you very much.”

With the right attitude and the right leadership, we can do anything. It’s morning in America again, more people are working today than ever before, our standard of living is higher than ever, we’re coming back. Why would we ever want to go back and double down on the failed Progressive/ socialist experiment of just four short years ago? Now is a time for choosing.

I chose American Exceptionalism. God bless America.

Letters Democrats caucus

To The Editor: The Naples Democrats are holding a caucus on Sunday, March 8, at the Naples Town Office. Doors open at 12 p.m., and the cau-

cus begins at 1 p.m. (remember, we “spring forward’ that day). Just five days after Maine’s presidential primary, Democrats in Maine towns will rally together with family, friends and neighbors to build the grassroots coalition we need to elect Democrats up and down the ballot this November.

As a mom, business owner and winter sports enthusiast, I’m working to help elect politicians who will take positive action on health care

WINTER SCENE of the southwest side of Pleasant Mountain.

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“How were you affected epidemic?”

After returning to the classroom in 1979 to teach history, one of the first assignments I gave was for students to find someone 70 years old or older and ask a series of questions.

Interview subjects would have been born in 1909 or earlier and, if they lived in New England, would almost certainly have known people who died in that plague. Its American epicenter was Fort Devens in central Massachusetts.

About 850 soldiers died there in 1918 after it spread from Commonwealth Pier in Boston where the first recorded outbreak seems to have occurred, according to the New England Historical Society. The American version of the epidemic eventually killed 675,000 Americans and perhaps 100 million worldwide. Even more surprising was that the most vulnerable demographic was young adults — about 10 percent died globally.

The 1918 virus seems to have been the worst plague in history.

In last week’s column on the presidential campaign I added a paragraph at the end about what might threaten President Trump’s biggest advantage — our strong economy.

I suggested the Corona Virus, now called Covid19, might be that threat. After only a week, it’s virtually certain. At this writing (Monday midday), the stock market and bond market are both crashing. Traveling in India, President Trump claimed the virus is a short-term problem that won’t have a lasting effect on the world economy. “I think it’s a problem that’s going to go away,” he said — this according to zerohedge.com, which has become my go-to site on the virus.

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by Tom McLaughlin BN Columnist Trump has said a lot of stupid things, but I believe that statement will come back to haunt him.

Epidemiologists have more questions than answers about this newest plague and that’s because China, where it originated, is a closed society with a government that controls information. It’s lying about what has been going on. Did Covid19 originate when Chinese gourmets ate bat soup, as some suggest? Or, did it escape from a bioweapons lab in Wuhan as others suggest? We don’t know.

People exposed to the virus have been quarantined for 14 days to see if they show symptoms, but reports the past few days indicate that quarantine should be extended because some victims have gone 27 days before symptoms manifest. Can the virus be contained? Doubts are rising as fast as the virus is spreading — at lightening speed. Today (Monday mid afternoon) the World Health Organization is announcing that the virus is not yet pandemic — but we all EPIDEMIC, Page 9B

Facing awesome challenges

By Rev. Robert Plaisted Once upon a time, long, long ago, in a garden far away, there was God and there were humans. God created the garden and told the humans, “Tend this garden; take care of it, and it will provide everything you need to live. But I warn you! If you abuse my great gift, the garden will turn against you over time. Therefore, treat it as a friend and love it as I love you. Never plunder or pollute it simply because you can, lest it cast you out to fight for your lives in a harsh and angry wilderness.”

Yes, Christian “conservatives.” I know that’s not the way the Garden of Eden story was taught in 1955 Sunday school classes, but we don’t live in 1955 anymore. The foundational story of Judeo-Christian civilization wasn’t just written for our ancestors. It also was written for us, and we live in a world very different from the 1950s, and vastly different from the world in the 5th century B.C. So, I’ll put on my theologian’s hat and teach a contemporary Bible lesson.

The ancient world of Job stated that God commanded the ocean, saying, “This far you shall come, and no farther! Here your proud waves must stop” (Job 38:11).

That made good sense 2,500 years ago. Their world had and climate change. Please join us March 8, and share in the effort to elect leaders who will work on the issues that matter most to you.

Why caucus if we have a primary? To elect town Democratic committee members and delegates to the state convention, and to organize for a successful election season. If you’d like to help us “Rise and Organize’ in this important election year, please join us on March 8.

More information is available at mainedems.org Anne Geisler Naples Caucus Convener Naples

Thank You Carmen

To The Editor: The organizers of the Reconnect Café open mic in Bridgton would like to thank Carmen Lone of the Bridgton Community Center for providing the space for this new monthly venture.

Our first event on Friday was great fun — we had over a dozen people attend, and six brave souls signed up to offer storytelling, poetry, music and art presentations.

The arts are a great way This Gray Fox, spotted in Denmark, was once more common than the Red Fox in the East, is capable of to build bridges of community connection, and with climbing trees. Photo by Suzanne Richard

Carmen’s generous support we were able to create a cozy, candlelit, cafélike atmosphere in the front room to allow anyone who signed up at the door to give a 15-minute presentation of their original works. Lakes Region Television was kind enough to cover the event, which will be scheduled on their channel lineup and available on their website.

The Café is a work in progress, created with the support of the Lake Region Recovery Center, and we welcome any ideas or feedback to support its continuing growth. Future dates for the Reconnect Café are planned at the BCC for the last Friday of the month, on March 27, April 24, and May 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., and updates will be posted on the Reconnect Café Facebook page.

We also plan special events on separate dates to showcase the talents of professional storytellers, comedians, jugglers and poets. But our primary focus is to provide a venue for regular folks in the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region area who’ve discovered the transformative power of creative expression, and are willing to share it with others.

Gail Geraghty Norway

Earth Notes

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

Community members are invited to submit articles. E-mail beepbeep207@roadrunner.com for details.

been stable for roughly 9,000 years. No one assumed anything would change much in the future. But in our world, waves don’t stop anymore. Storm Dennis just sent 80 to 100-foot waves crashing far inland, flooding much of the British Isles in ways that simply didn’t happen in the time of the ancient Britons.

Likewise, in the ancient world of Noah, God gave this promise, “Never again will all life be destroyed by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth” (Genesis 9:11). But in our world, CHALLENGES, Page 9B

Impact MaineCare change

To The Editor: A week and a half ago, DHHS released proposed MaineCare changes for all center-based providers in the State of Maine. Replacing current policy found under Sections 28 (Specialized) and Section 65, the newly drafted Section 106 stipulates the following: • Programs currently allowed within Section 65 and Section 28 will now be split into four different subsections of 106.

• Services within these subsections are based on “Setting” (public school versus Special Purpose Private School), age (preschool versus 5 years and older) and diagnosis (versus established, documented medical need).

• Services within two of the four categories are greatly reduced in reimbursement rate for providers (-14.00 per hour for pre-k providers, and -10.00 per hour for public school program providers). The remaining two programs are reimbursed at a cost-neutral rate, despite a State-commissioned report

recommending a substantial increase to providers. This report, the Burns report, 2017, was commissioned prior to minimum wage being increased.

• Services cannot exceed six hours per day. Many providers, and all schools throughout the State of Maine, exceed six hours per day. School days range in length from 6 hours and 20 minutes to 6 hours and 40 minutes. An arbitrary cap of six hours provides less intervention and support for children with special education needs versus children able to learn in a general education setting. These students have severe developmental delays and need more intervention than a typical child, not less.

• Behavioral services (consultation and assessment) provided by Nationally Board Certified Behavior Analysts, will only be allowed for children with autism and intellectual disabilities. There are thousands of research articles and students published in peerreviewed journals that support behaviorally based interventions to children with and without disabilities. A recent evaluation of Long Creek identified that intervention services for Maine’s children are inadequate at best and LETTERS, Page 8B

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Opinions

Fireworks in Augusta

By Colin Holme Executive Director Lakes Environmental Association In the last few weeks, the Maine Legislature has been considering a bill to ban fireworks in the Shoreland Zone (LD 1942). This short and simple bi-partisan bill originally sponsored by Representative Jessica Fay of Raymond proposes to ban fireworks immediately around Maine’s lakes,

ponds, rivers, streams and wetlands but it has several exemptions. Fireworks could still be used during the week of the Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve, Labor Day and Memorial Day. Permitted fireworks displays are also exempt from this prohibition.

While some bellyachers may look at this latest bill as another example of “environmentalists” trying to “take all our fun away,” I disagree. That said, there are plenty of reasons why fireworks should not be used around our waters, but I suspect the origin of this legislation is much more human in nature.

In 2012, when fireworks became legal in Maine, their use, pardon the pun, just exploded. That first summer, I remember hearing them three to four nights a week. Sometimes in the wee hours of the morning. Like many things, fireworks are lots of fun when you are the one using them. But when you or your young children are trying to sleep (to this I can attest), it is less amusing. Based on nothing more than my own ears and eyes, I would say that their use has gone down since the first booming couple years (sorry, again) but on the lakes, they are still quite common. The reason for this, I suspect, is that lakes draw many summer visitors and fireworks are a way to make your vacation even more memorable.

But for those living on the shore year-round or at least all summer, the fireworks experience got old and the magic of tranquil evenings on the lake, when the wind dies and water turns to glass, was routinely taken away.

It was not the perchlorate, barium, mercury or litter that spurred this legislation. It is not the effect on pets, wildlife or people with PTSD. It is the loss of the peaceful evenings on the lake. That is what I have heard time and time again from folks living on the water. They don’t mind fireworks, in fact, most folks enjoy them — they just don’t want to hear them all the time.

I don’t know whether this bill will pass, but I think it is a good idea. And maybe having fireworks a little less often will make everyone enjoy them that much more. After all, there COLORFUL fireworks display in Bridgton. are other aspects of an evening on the lake that are pretty (Photo by Mary Jewett) amazing too.

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(Continued from Page 7B) recommends increasing providers and service availability. This would encompass evidence-based behavioral treatments for children with developmental and behavioral disorders.

• Current programs within Section 28 are allowed to hire staff with “some” college credit. These staff receive intensive training and supervision from clinical personnel. Proposals within Section 106 “only” allow staff to be employed with 90 credits or more. Every single center in the State has openings for staff. Given decreased reimbursement rates or “same” rates, we cannot increase salary to entice and retain staff with this higher level of education. Every provider in the state has waitlists of children with Special Needs, largely due to the need for increased staffing. These lists will only get larger.

• Section 106 lays a strong foundation for service eligibility and delivery based on “diagnosis” versus medical need. This is discriminatory and will remove thousands of Maine children from services they are currently receiving.

• Finally, CDS, Maine’s current early intervention system, is now and has been on the legislative docket for major overhaul and reform for the last three years. The state recognizes it is broken, under-funded and flawed.

CDS has relied on Section 28 and Section 65 for stu-

dents to access appropriate levels of service through the “medical model” of funding.

Section 106 eliminates this option. CDS does not have the funding to support full services for preschool children and will be unable to authorize services that are needed. It is estimated that thousands of Maine children will have early intervention services slashed by as much as 50% on July 1.

DHHS considers these “minor” changes to existing MaineCare policy. The agency has determined that this is not “substantive change” in nature, despite the fact that eligibility criteria has changed, existing programs are eliminated, service hours are capped and provider requirements have been altered. Subsequently, this will not be presented to the Legislature for review and approval. By all reports, DHHS expects this will be passed within the month.

Public hearing has been slated for Feb. 18. However, comments may be heard without any commitment on the Department’s part to revise the proposal based on feedback.

At this time, programs “only” providing pre-k services have stated within provider groups that this proposal will put them out of business. Elementary and secondary providers have acknowledged that they will have to increase the tuition charged to public schools — at local taxpayer cost.

Our intervention system is failing our students. The State of Maine is not providing best practices or adher-

ing to recommendations we have sought after, in order to increase our service quality to children. Proposals within Chapter 106 have detrimental impacts that will severely effect children for years to come.

Michelle Hathaway Director The Margaret Murphy Centers for Children

The Left and Power Retention

To The Editor: Progressives have bought into the failed socialist siren songs and they have ignored the people whose rights they are elected to protect. They have seen their agenda and theories fail. They have seen economies and personal initiative exhausted.

Progressives have created failed societies everywhere they have tried.

In time, an established political movement becomes exhausted and runs out of ideas. The Progressive establishment then circles the wagons, doubles down on failed ideas, and puts all its energy into protecting their power.

At all levels of government, the establishment’s latest cure-all is based on the manufactured climate crisis (global warming) in spite of mounting evidence that climate change is a natural occurrence, not a manmade phenomenon. Since 1895 there have been eight predictions by scientists of Ice Ages alternating with global warming. The latest global crisis was popularized by Al Gore in his movie An Inconvenient Truth which as it turns out is riddled with inconvenient inconsistences.

In addition, more and more climatologists are predicting a looming cooling period.

Unfortunately, here in Maine as well as around the country, the establishment politicos are doubling down on climate crisis.

Governor Mills is using the climate crisis scenario to justify increasing taxes on fossil fuels, increasing taxes to subsidize wind and solar energy, taxing Mainers, who have to drive to work, to the market or to a doctor, on the mileage they drive, tax Mainer’s streaming subscriptions, float a $100 million road bond for work that Mainers have already paid taxes for, and tax Mainers on everything that moves or doesn’t move.

Maine as well as Washington has donned the mantel of resistance to anything put forth by the Trump administration in order to stymie him from upsetting the cozy established ways that political elites and their crony capitalist financiers Don’t put the shovel away yet! Spring is just around who are diverting taxpayer the corner, but the threat of snow still lingers. money into projects that (Photo by Suzanne Richard) make them rich and power-

ful.

Maine’s Congressional delegation, with the exception of Senator Collins, voted to impeach and convict President Trump on sham charges in an attempt to steal the election from the American people. The establishment fears that Sen. Bernie Sanders could win the Democratic Party nomination to run against President Trump. The establishment is spending more than half a billion dollars of Mayor Bloomberg’s money to defeat Bernie. All to retain power and privilege regardless of the havoc it causes to the Constitution or the American people.

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Vote No on Question 1

To The Editor: One of the most important decisions voters will make at the polls on Tuesday, March 3, is on the issue of vaccinations.

My generation remembers the uncertainty and fear related to polio. In summer, parents would avoid beaches and other crowded places hoping to prevent their children from contracting this devastating disease. When the Salk vaccine became available, they quickly lined us up for injections. Later, as a nursing student in Boston, I saw a demonstration of the “iron lung” used only a decade earlier for polio victims unable to breathe independently. Many survivors of polio have lifelong impairments despite decades of recovery.

As a young woman, I was exposed to rubella (German measles) when I was pregnant. For months we feared our baby would be born deaf, blind, or otherwise disabled due to exposure in utero. We were fortunate and he was healthy. As soon as possible we had him vaccinated to protect him from childhood diseases.

A Yes vote on Question 1 would rescind a law scheduled to go into effect in 2021 that removes religious and philosophical objections as reasons against childhood immunizations. No major religions prohibit vaccination, although it may be discouraged by the Church of Christ, Scientist and the Dutch Reform Church.

Under the legislation in question, medical reasons would still be acceptable “opt outs.”

That leaves philosophical objections.

Medicine, science, and facts have debunked philosophical arguments. There is an exceedingly small risk that some children could experience adverse reactions to a vaccine, but they are far more likely to become seriously ill from a preventable childhood disease.

Vaccinations are one of

In Ye Olden Times

by Michael Davis BHS Assistant Director

A Clerical Imposter

Hello neighbors!

To begin today, I wanted to thank each of my readers for their continued support of this series; the amount of people who have come into the museum, wrote back to the Editor, or just stopped me in town to say how much they like this series, and how it has become something they look forward to each week, has been truly astounding. I am so glad to know that this column, and our town’s history, has generated so positive a public response. Rest assured, this will continue the whole year through; we are barely two months in and some of the best stories have yet to be told.

Today’s report comes from exactly 146 years ago; a bit of gripping investigative journalism first brought on Feb. 20, 1874. It concerns a case of fraud worked upon the good people of Brownfield by a less than reputable Boston silver-tongue, whose activities in our area appear to be, from further research of my own, just the beginning acts in a long and widespread career of trickery. Mr. Shorey takes us now to the scene of the crime: “In the neighboring town of Brownfield an event transpired, not long since, which served to furnish the good people of that municipality with an abundance of material for discussion at the stores and sewing circles. The facts of the case are substantially as follows.

Sometime in November last, an advertisement appeared in one of the Boston dailies, setting forth that any Congregational Society in the country who desired a pastor and were not in condition financially to pay a large salary might learn something to their advantage by addressing Rev. Mr. Abrams, Box ---, Boston, Mass. The Congregational Society at Brownfield having been without a pastor since Mr. Tingley resigned his pastorate, a few of the leading members thereof opened a correspondence with the “Rev. Mr. Abrams,” the result of which was that he was invited to preach before that congregation as a candidate on a certain Sabbath in December.

There was the usual excitement incident to the arrival of the new minister, which climaxed when the “Boston clergyman,” apparently 35 years old, arose and commenced the performance of his sacred duties. His method was awkward and embarrassed, his voice tremulous, and his general appearance far from prepossessing. But yet this was charitably ascribed to the usual nervousness and anxiety of a candidate on such an occasion. The sermon itself was passable, and with better delivery might have been considered excellent. At all events, it was sufficiently satisfactory to secure his engagement to continue preaching there, although we understand that a majority of the members of the Society waived their personal wishes in deference to the earnest wishes of a few. The new minister was forthwith domiciled in the nicely furnished Parsonage and invited to make himself at home.

The new minister told his parishioners that he had buried two wives but that a certain widow with one child would come down from Boston and keep house for him. He preached the next Sabbath and then expressed a will to be ordained, the principal reason alleged being that he wanted to be able to marry people, which he seemed to think he would do in that event without troubling the Governor for his official autograph. His request was complied with and a Council was duly convened, comprising only three members, one of them being an eminent D.D. To the surprise of the Council, he not only failed to produce credentials or evidence of any kind proving his connection with any Church or religious Society but was unable to answer the simplest theological questions. As a test question, he was asked whether the “ordinance of the Lord’s Supper was instituted before or after the Crucifixion?” This was a poser; the candidate for the high and responsible office of expounder of God’s word replied that “It – was – well it was wither before – or after – he’d really forgotten which.” Thereupon he was informed that his examination was wholly unsatisfactory, and that the Council had nothing further to do with him. To this he coolly responded, that he was a “Hardshell,” and they “weren’t smart enough to discover it.”

The sequel, in brief, was that the “Rev.” gentleman preached no more to the Society, but, after lingering at the Parsonage a season, his valuable book-case meanwhile being seized by Boston parties, he and the “charming young widow he met on the train” packed their trunks and departed, some three weeks since, and the people of Brownfield have “never seen their like again.”

As to where the Rev. L.A. Abrams and his companion went after Brownfield, I find him advertising a lecture in Portland by the end of the year, now claiming to be a Baptist minister. In early 1875, he has migrated to New York, and by April of that year he appears again in Louisville, Kentucky, when the Louisville Courier-Journal reports a case of deception in his name following the widespread advertising and selling of tickets for the same sermon he delivered in IMPOSTER, Page 8B the public health system’s greatest achievements.

Before their advent, millions became ill, disabled, or died.

Vaccines are also overwhelmingly safe and recommended by the community of medical providers.

Maine has one of the highest vaccination “opt out” rates in the nation. We are also number one in cases of pertussis and, because we have fallen below safe percentages of vaccinated children, we are at risk of losing the “herd” coverage that keeps the greater public well.

Those unable to be vaccinated due to immune deficiency and other health conditions are now at risk of contracting life-threatening illness. These adults and children must take precautions in their everyday lives — work and school attendance alone threatens exposure.

A parent’s right to make

choices for their children is very important. However, it is not limitless. They are required to ensure that appropriate schooling is provided, seatbelts are worn, and discipline does not extend to abusive or neglectful measures.

The law as written mandates that immunization be provided to protect all children and other vulnerable community members.

Please vote No on Question 1.

Therese Johnson, RN, LCSW, retired Bridgton

End of free speech

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Preparing all students for success

Maine is the most rural state in the country. Two out of three Maine schools are in rural communities, and more than half of Maine students attend those schools. While nearly 90 percent of the students in our State graduate from high school, only 62 percent enroll in higher education right away.

According to a recent report by the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, only 30 percent of Maine students go on to earn a two-year or four-year degree.

This disparity between high school and higher education graduation rates reflects trends observed nationwide. Across the country, rural students tend to graduate from high school at higher rates than their peers in urban districts, and at about the same rate as their peers in suburban schools. But, only 59 percent of rural graduates enroll in college upon graduation, which is a lower percentage than their counterparts in urban and suburban areas.

I have introduced the Success for Rural Students and Communities Act to help rural students achieve their higher education goals. This bipartisan legislation is co-authored by Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire.

The Success for Rural Students and Communities Act aims to improve the outcomes for rural students who are pursuing higher education and skills-based credentials that will prepare them to meet the workforce needs of their home communities. It would also help spur innovation and investment in strategies that improve college access and success for rural students.

This legislation would create a demonstration program to encourage rural community stakeholders to implement strategies to help their students go to college or other postsecondary education, complete their education, and enter the workforce with the knowledge and skills to succeed.

These partnerships would draw on the talents of local school districts, institutions of higher education, regional economic development entities, rural community organizations, and the private sector.

For example, many of these students are the first in their families to attend college, so they may have a more difficult time finding information about financial aid or selecting an educational program that meets their needs. The bill calls for partnerships to expose students and their families to college campuses, courses, internships, and career pathways to rewarding jobs at home. With the right supports in place, more rural students can complete their post-secondary education. These partnerships could also assist rural nontraditional students.

To meet the demands of today’s workforce, many employees will need a credential beyond a high school diploma — perhaps a college degree, a skilled trade credential, or a professional certificate. The Success for Rural Students

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by Susan Collins United States Senator and Communities Act encourages schools and employers to forge partnerships that will put students on pathways into the high-demand jobs available where they live.

These partnerships will strengthen rural communities by helping them keep their young people who have the education and the skills that those communities need to be vibrant and successful.

The bill highlights a number of strategies that could be developed and tested, including work-based learning opportunities such as apprenticeships and internships. I have toured apprenticeship programs in Maine, including one that helps to train people for jobs in forestry, and have seen firsthand how successful those apprenticeship programs are.

When rural students enroll in college, they often face barriers that prevent them from graduating. That’s why I have promoted student success programs. I’ve seen an effective one at the Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor where students are helped with whatever is preventing them from completing their studies, from mentoring and tutoring to financial assistance to meet childcare needs.

One great example of the type of program that fulfills the goals of this legislation is the Aroostook Aspirations Initiative. Launched with a generous donation from local philanthropic partners, Aroostook Aspirations provides scholarships to high school students in Aroostook County who are seeking post-secondary education. The Initiative collaborates with local colleges and universities and works with area businesses to offer seminars, internships, and mentorships. The Success for Rural Students and Communities Act would support dynamic programs like this one.

My legislation has been endorsed by the American Association of Community Colleges and the 1,051 institutions — including the Maine Community College System — it represents The School Superintendents Association and the National Rural Education Association, among others.

It would make a meaningful investment in the educational aspirations of students and their families. By helping students succeed in reaching their education and career goals, we can also would strengthen the economy of rural communities here in Maine and throughout America.

“How were you affected epidemic?”

(Continued from Page 7B) kind of know it is, right? Said WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today: “Does this virus have pandemic potential? Absolutely.

Are we there yet? From our assessment not yet.”

How soon will it affect us here in America? Yesterday I read a report that South Korean Catholics who were visiting crowded holy sites in Israel returned home and tested positive for the virus. Israel then announced it would ban South Korean tourists. I texted the article to my sister and brother-in-law who were on tour visiting those crowded holy sites in Israel and they hadn’t heard anything about it. Then I waited to hear if they were allowed to board their flight from Tel Aviv to Newark, NJ. They told me tourists with whom they were traveling were going on to Jordan and were subjected to health checks at the

border. This morning I learned they landed in Newark and were awaiting a flight to Boston.

Yeah, it’s affecting us here and it’s only the beginning.

China’s economy is tanking. Car sales have dropped 92 percent for February. As of Feb. 13, China has virtually stopped importing crude oil.

Tankers are backed up offshore. Since China makes so many products we buy, including iPhones, we’re bound to be strongly affected here in America.

The supply chain of vital components for products manufactured here in the United States will be slowing down and cut off as well. Japan may cancel the Olympics scheduled this summer. The Epoch Times this morning (Tuesday) quoted Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley: “80 percent of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients are produced abroad, the majority in China and India.”

We know, even if Trump doesn’t, there will be economic turmoil worldwide, but we don’t know yet how many of us will die. We in the U.S.A. and Europe are better equipped to treat people than third-world countries in Africa so our survivability rate is likely to be better. It seems that a percentage of those who become infected will die, but what is that percentage? We just don’t know because the Chinese Communist Party controls the flow of vital information on Covid19 and spins it for its own political purposes.

Eventually, I had to drop the Spanish Flu question from the elderly interviews as those old enough to remember it died off. We can only hope Covid19 doesn’t kill as many of us as that plague did a century ago. It’s likely we will know by summer.

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

Facing awesome challenges

(Continued from Page 7B) floods devastate big chunks of the earth all the time, and much worse awaits us in the future. My purpose is not to discredit the Bible; it is to credit science. Yesterday’s truth isn’t necessarily tomorrow’s truth. What appear to be eternal truths in a stable world, often are shown to be nothing but empty promises when the world changes.

Our world is changing faster than it has in many millennia. That’s why things are so chaotic. That’s why human civilization is struggling to avoid collapse. The foundational assumptions on which we built modern society are being proven false.

We can respond to our rapidly changing world by raging and lashing out against others, or we can see the world as it is and seek to find a way to survive, live, and flourish. Snarling, bullying, discriminating against

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(Continued from Page 8B) ter, of course. But it may not last long. Dictatorships tend to be unstable, because they are incompetent, corrupt, and tend to suffer succession crises…Patriotic Americans should work to the utmost to defend our democracy, but failing that, we should also be prepared to rebuild it from the ground up…About every other country has suffered a constitutional collapse at some point; our number may well be up quite soon.”

Months ago, I asked if there were 20 Republican senators willing to put loyalty to the Constitution above loyalty to Donald Trump.

There was exactly one: Mitt Romney of Utah. I’ve never been a big fan, but I’ll give him full credit for taking seriously his oath to do impartial justice by voting for our Constitution rather than for the GOP tyrant. So did Maine’s independent

Senator Angus King and all Democratic senators.

Maine’s Republican senator, Susan Collins, voted to acquit, along with the other 51 cowardly Republican senators.

Pay attention, folks. This is how constitutional republics die, and we’re now in the valley of the shadow of death. The fact that dictatorships turn on each other and devour their own followers should be of no comfort.

Those of us still telling the truth in the face of Trump’s lies merely hope that something will remain to rebuild upon when Trump’s assault on democratic institutions burns itself out.

So, what’s next as Mad King Donald consolidates his monarchy? We must be prepared for an all-out assault on freedom of speech and press. Trump routinely debases and degrades our First Amendment rights by assailing honest press coverage as “fake news” and calling honest reporters “enemies of the people.” Expect that to continue and get much worse.

people who frighten us — all of that stuff amounts to nothing more than greasing our skids as we slide toward hell. We can accept today’s world and cooperate in finding a way to live in it, or we can fight against it until it destroys us.

Shortly before his death, Prof. Stephen Hawking wrote, “We face awesome environmental challenges: climate change, food production, overpopulation, the decimation of other species, epidemic disease, acidification of the oceans. Together, they are a reminder that we are at the most dangerous moment in the development of humanity. We now have the technology to destroy the planet on which we live, but have not yet developed the ability to escape it…Right now we only have one planet, and we need to work together to protect it.” To that I say, Amen!

Attacks on anti-Trump opinions already are underway at every level of journalism. It’s no coincidence that there is now a sudden surge of letters calling for me to stop writing in The Bridgton News.

Frankly, I’ve been expecting it.

So, here’s where I stand: I will stop writing when I’m no longer able to write. If The Bridgton News bows to the pressure and eliminates antiTrump viewpoints, there’s nothing I can do about that.

Once Trump suppresses our free speech, we all have to suffer the consequences.

Rev. Robert Plaisted Bath

The diet of Lent

To The Editor: February 26 marks the beginning of Lent, the period leading up to Easter, when devout Christians abstain from animal foods in remembrance of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the wilderness.

The call to abstain from eating animals is as traditional as Genesis 1:29, yet as current as the teaching of evangelical leader Franklin Graham. Earlier religious leaders like Methodist founder John Wesley, Salvation Army pioneers William and Catherine Booth, and Seventh-day Adventist Church founder Ellen White, all abstained from animal flesh.

A plant-based diet is not just about Christian devotion.

Dozens of medical studies have linked consumption of animal products with elevated risk of heart failure, stroke, cancer, and other killer diseases. A United Nations report named meat production as the largest source of greenhouse gases and water pollution. Undercover investigations have documented routine mutilation, deprivation, and beating of animals on factory farms.

Today’s supermarkets offer a rich array of plantbased meats, milks, cheeses, and ice creams, as well as LETTERS, Page 5B

This barred owl made a mid-day appearance for photographer Erin Kenneally. Barred Owls are the only owls to have black eyes, and their call is the classic “hoot.”

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by Chellie Pingree United States Congresswoman

Preserving key programs

Throughout his campaign for president, Donald Trump assured Americans he would “do everything within [his] power not to touch Social Security, to leave it the way it is.” He made similar vows to protect other critical social programs, including Medicare. Despite these clear promises, President Trump’s recently released budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2021 does the exact opposite; demanding irreparable cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and the Affordable Care Act. The new Trump budget is the latest iteration of his government’s callous and shortsighted approach to health care.

Given Republicans’ repeated attacks on these vital programs and their attempts to destroy the Affordable Care Act, President Trump’s cruel budget is not surprising. Only three years ago, a newly inaugurated President Trump proposed devastating cuts to Medicaid as one of the first legislative priorities of his presidency — and one that continues to this day. Astonishingly, the Trump FY 2021 budget arrived on our doorstep just days after the administration announced a scheme to convert parts of Medicaid into block grants — which is a deceptive way of making huge cuts to the program, allowing states the ability to cut benefits and remove federal oversight. President Trump plans to do this by executive fiat — which is itself illegal — because he knows the proposal would never make it past the Democratic House.

He has also proposed chipping away at Social Security in the form of a rule that could kick people off their disability insurance. I recently joined more than 100 of my House colleagues in urging the administration to withdraw this dreadful idea.

If Congress doesn’t fight these cuts, thousands of Mainers will be impacted. Americans who have paid into Social Security and Medicare for their entire lives deserve to know it will be there when they need it. The hundreds of thousands of Mainers who rely on the protections afforded by the ACA — whether they have preexisting condition protections or were able to access Medicaid through expansions — should not face a loss of coverage because of the Trump administration’s sabotage. The continued viability of each of these programs is critical to the health of our state and nation.

This year I invited Kings Floyd, a young Mainer who has benefited from the Affordable Care Act, to be my guest at President Trump’s annual State of the Union Address. As a 25-year-old, Kings depends on the Affordable Care Act to both remain on her parents’ health plan and support access to health care for her preexisting conditions associated with muscular dystrophy and epilepsy. On her parents’ plan, her prescription drug costs already exceed $200 each month, a heavy financial burden to carry. Kings rightly worries how the Trump administration’s attempts to undermine Medicaid will impact her future.

“President Trump’s decision not to defend the Affordable Care Act is a direct threat to the personhood of people with disabilities,” Kings told me. “I’m about to age off of my parents’ healthcare plan and with the ACA’s future uncertain, I have no idea if I will be able to buy coverage with my pre-existing conditions. A rollback of the ACA will not only harm my health, it could render me unable to live an independent life.”

The Affordable Care Act has been successful in providing insurance to millions of Americans and has saved lives.

But that hasn’t stopped Republicans from repeatedly trying to repeal it — more than 70 times since its passage in 2010.

Thanks to tireless grassroots advocacy, the key pieces of the law remain intact. In fact, even though the Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the ACA, President Trump is right this minute pursuing a federal lawsuit, Texas v. United States, to dismantle the entire law. He and Republicans have cynically asked the Supreme Court to delay a ruling on this litigation until after the 2020 election.

This may temporarily shield them from the consequences of their actions, but the stakes are obvious. If they are able to invalidate the Affordable Care Act, 82 million Americans with preexisting conditions, including Mainers like Kings, would lose the protections they now rely on. We can’t let this stand.

In Congress, know that I am working every day with my House colleagues to safeguard Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from the Trump administration’s cuts and to preserve these programs for the future.

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George Washington’s “Appeal to Heaven”

Although there are three flags associated with George Washington (Washington’s Cruisers, Washington’s Headquarters, a/k/a Washington’s Personal Flag) and the Grand Union, we will concentrate on the first two.

Obviously, George Washington was a leader long before he became our first president most notable as the Commander and Chief of the Continental Army. He strongly believed in the importance of our role as a nation to have a Continental Navy to defend our shores and have the ability to attack the British Navy from the sea. Until this time, each colony was responsible for the defense of its own coast.

It was apparent that the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia was reluctant to form a navy because they might offend the British; so, when Washington took his command in Boston on July 3, 1775, he immediately took it upon himself to form the Continental Navy. In September, he hired the schooner, Hannah, which soon ran aground, then commissioned six more schooners — Franklin, Hancock, Harrison, Lee, Lynch and the Washington — charging them with the task of preventing the British from resupplying their trapped army in Boston with much needed provisions.

The Washington Cruisers were successful in their mission of disrupting British shipping for the next year.

Washington also had built floating batteries, which are like an armed raft-like watercraft with high sides designed as a platform for heavy artillery. These batteries had openings for guns and for the oarsmen. To complete their mission of attacking the British in Boston required the batteries to float down the Charles River. They, too, were successful.

It is important to note that the Continental Congress didn’t begin to commission ships until months after Washington; therefore, the monies did not come from “the government.”

All provisions for the six schooners and the building of the floating batteries were bought and paid for out of George Washington’s pocket.

Each of these vessels flew a white flag with a green pine tree in the center and the motto “Appeal to Heaven” or “An Appeal to Heaven” on it. Because none of the original flag designs survived, there is speculation to the exact motto and its location above or below the tree on the flag.

The phrase “An appeal to heaven” was popular during the early era of the American Revolution as a rallying cry for political action. Its origination is in John Locke’s “Second Treatise of Government” written in 1689 in which he states: “…where the body of the people, or any single

man, is deprived of their right, or is under the exercise of a power without right, and have no appeal on earth, then they have a liberty to appeal to heaven, whenever they judge the cause of sufficient moment.”

In this excerpt, Locke contends that people have rights that cannot be infringed upon by any government on earth and defense of these heavenly rights is justified.

John Locke was the most influential political philosopher in the 1600s and was widely-read by the majority of the founding fathers.

Even though his writings were about the “Glorious Revolution” in Britain, the founders were so inspired they included many of his principles in the Declaration of Independence.

George Washington was an admirer of Locke and his philosophy as he was of the pine tree that had become a symbol of freedom to the colonists. (More about the significance of the pine tree in a future article). The flag design with the “Appeal to Heaven” motto and the pine tree became known as the Washington Cruisers flag.

Headquarters Flag The second flag associated with George Washington is the Commander-in-Chief Flag or Headquarter Flag. The flag standard is said to have been designed by General Washington and, although it was not unusual for generals to have a personal flag, the design itself was atypical of early flags. The shape is almost square instead of rectangular with a lighter blue background; the 13 white stars had six points instead of five; and the stars were not all aligned in the same direction. The majority of stars were aligned so that a point was always facing heavenward. The stars themselves consisted of three intersecting lines in the middle making six points. Each tapered to a small point at the end of each line. The layout was in a 3-2-3-2-3 column design. The Headquarter flags sold today have six-pointed stars, but not the original shape and alignment. The original flag is housed in the American Revolution Center in Philadelphia.

According to legend, the Headquarters flag traveled

A Clerical Imposter (Continued from Page 8B) Portland, only to have the Rev. skip out on the lecture hall and disappear with the money.

In August of 1875, his companion re-appears, when they independently met up at a hotel in St. Louis, Missouri.

In a rush ceremony with only the hotel staff as witnesses, the pair were wed in

a “midnight marriage” of questionably legality, before departing the following morning to an unknown fate. Perhaps this is why Mr. Abrams had sought ordainment and the ability to sanctify legal marriages when at Brownfield. It is worth noting that the Cleveland Plain Dealer, who reported on the scene purely on the grounds of its strange-

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ness, mentions that apparently the pair “had been engaged for some time.”

I have not attempted to follow out the life and crimes of this odd couple, but perhaps one of my readers with some genealogical experience can track them down and report back to all of us with their results. I would be keen to hear any further developments in this case. ’Till next time!

Michael Davis is assistant executive director of the Bridgton Historical Society.

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It is important to note that Washington was commissioned as general of the Continental Army at two difAbove: Washing- ferent times in his career. ton’s Headquarters The first, of course, was durflag, a/k/a Washing- ing the American Revolution ton’s Personal Flag; form 1775–1781. After his left: Washington’s presidency, he was comCruisers flag. missioned again in 1798 as Commander of the American Army by the second president of the new United States, John Adams. He served in this capacity until his passing in 1799. Several different flags were shown with his Commission Certificate. One flag included white six-pointed stars in an oval configuration on a blue background. There are several paintings of Washington that contain flags of different designs. This fact should be taken into account when trying to determine his “HQ” flag. It may indeed be of the later period.

I think the second commission is further indication of the measure of the man who was our first president. As big as his ego was reportedly to be, he also was a man that refused to be “king” for life when asked; insisted on being addressed as “Mr. President” instead of any majestic name; and walked away, as he said he would, from the power of the presidency after two terms. When asked, to serve his country, he came out of beloved retirement, again. This time serving as a subordinate and at the pleasure of his former Vice President John Adams, who became the second United States President.

The following quote from John Adams in his support of George Washington as the candidate to be the General of the Continental Army in 1775 gives us an inkling of how Washington was viewed by his peers: “There is something charming to me in the conduct of Washington. A gentleman of one of the first fortunes upon the continent, leaving his delicious retirement, his family and friends, sacrificing his ease and hazarding all in the cause of his country,” — John Adams, 1775.

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