Fryeburg Police Department

These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing):

Monday, March 20

9:23 a.m. Theft complaint on Cobb Street.

10:31 a.m. Traffic complaint at the intersection of Portland Street and Porter Road.

1:06 p.m. Shoplifting at Bridgton Road store.

3:30 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on West Fryeburg Road.

5 p.m. Assist agency on West Fryeburg Road.

9:50 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call on Route 5, unfounded.

11:15 p.m. Suspicious activity at North Elkins Brook Road.

Tuesday, March 21

7:33 a.m. Harassment complaint on Old River Road.

10:45 a.m. Civil matter on Maple Street.

12:30 p.m. Suspicious person on Charles Street.

3:38 p.m. Disturbance on Fish Street.

4:55 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Leach Road.

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2023-24 KINDERGARTEN STUDENT SCREENING

Child must be five (5) on or before October 15, 2023

DATES: May 4th and if needed May 5th

LOCATION: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church - Fryeburg

TIME: Beginning April 3rd, please call for an appointment: 207 935-2600 Ext 1401 or 1414

Call early for preferred time slot

8:30 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue at Saco Valley Fire Station.

9:55 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Fish Street.

Wednesday, March 22

8 p.m. Fraud complaint on Portland Street.

10:46 p.m. Mental health event on Main Street.

Thursday, March 23

8:14 a.m. Traffic complaint on Christopher Street.

12:13 p.m. Fraud complaint on Pierson Road.

12:33 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Bradley Street.

9:55 p.m. Disturbance on Pleasant Street.

10:54 p.m. Suspicious activity on Spring Drive.

Friday, March 24

1:28 p.m. Violation of protection order.

8:10 p.m. Assist fire department at Old Saco Lane.

10 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue at Fairview Drive.

Saturday, March 25

1:41 a.m. Theft complaint at Main Street store.

5:10 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Denmark Road in Brownfield.

8:19 p.m. Disturbance on Cobb Street; peace restored.

Sunday, March 26

2:20 a.m. Agency assist on Porterfield Road in Porter.

4:53 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Ice House Road.

Digital Inclusion Community Workshop at Bridgton Public Library from 10 to 11:30 a.m. GPCOG is partnering with the Maine Broadband Coalition to help ensure local voices are heard in getting Maine residents connected and helping them stay connected. If you or someone you know does not have access to Internet service or needs assistance with getting and using devices, please join BPL for this community workshop!

Clips from the Collection will be presented by Hiram Historical Society at the Arts Center of Hiram Cultural Center, 8 Hancock Avenue, Hiram, at 7 p.m. “Clips from the Collection” is a fun video variety show presenting a glimpse of videos in the collections of Hiram Historical Society. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments served. Donations encouraged.

Saturday, April 1

Pancakes and Sausage breakfast presented by American Legion Post 67, 8 to 11 a.m., at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot Street. Recommended donation $8 per person. All proceeds benefit the Legion Post.

Globalocal from 6 to 8 p.m. on the second and third floors of 13 Cottage Street in Norway. The event is free. Catered by Koley Dishes. Performances by Art Moves, Cosmic Creation, Expansion Arts, The Moving Company, Portland Youth Dance and more.

Closing the Digital Divide. This free program and community discussion from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Wilkins House (19 Plummer Hill Road) in Waterford will help gather information for agencies in a position to help. Refreshments will be served. All welcome. This event is co-sponsored by the Waterford Library, Community Concepts, Maine Connectivity Authority, and Northern Forest Center. For more information, contact Mia Purcell at mpurcell@community-concepts.org

Sunday, April 2

Informational Meeting regarding the formation of the Fryeburg Rescue Auxiliary, 2 p.m., at the Fryeburg Rescue Station (89 Bridgton Road).

Palm Sunday Service at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (42 Sweden Road, Bridgton) at 10 a.m. All are welcome.

Tuesday, April 4

Virtual Lecture for a Poetry Reading and Q/A with Maine Poet Laureate Julia Bowsma from 7 to 8 p.m. Registration link = https://www.rufusportermuseum.org/ event-details/readings-and-q-a-with-maine-poet-laureatejulia-bouwsma

Wednesday, April 5

Concert of classical chamber music featuring teen musicians will be performed at 7 p.m. at Fryeburg New Church (12 Oxford Street) in Fryeburg. Admission is free, but donations will be gladly accepted. Contact Ellen Schwindt for more information: ellen.m.schwindt@gmail.com

Thursday, April 6

Author Tamra Wight will present an in-person program at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell at 4:30 p.m.

Local poet Jonny Bolduc will read from and discuss his latest book, Dead Brother, Will You Walk with Me Through the Fire? and his other published works from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Norway Memorial Library.

Saturday, April 8

Easter Pie Sale at the Denmark Congregational Church driveway, starting at 9 a.m. Drive in the middle entrance and head toward the church; there will be two lines. It is a first-come, first-serve entrance. You stay in your car until the first two leave, you pull forward and then you can get out of the car and come to the tables to choose your pie or pies. You return to your car and drive out and next two pull forward. All pies are 10-inch and homemade and in a nice window box for holiday traveling. Cost for a pie is $18. Church Suppah! An Italian Dinner will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the East Otisfield Free Baptist Church (Rayville Road) in Otisfield, off of Route 121. This dinner is a free event open to the public, but donations are graciously accepted. All donations are used to help people in need in the community. Reservations are not required. The menu includes classic meat lasagna, cheese lasagna, white lasagna, meatballs, sausage, salad, rolls, and assorted cakes.

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