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Plastic dilemma

HARRISON — It is amazing that something that simplifies our lives so frequently cannot be so simple to dispose of.

Plastic film is conveniently wrapped around leftovers after people finish eating. It is used to keep a meal fresh for later. It is used to preserve food items that Mainers purchase. Saran Wrap® is one type of plastic, but try tossing it in a recycling bin with other plastics.

Then, there is the plastic shopping bag — another item that is not suitable for recycling — unless the person who has it reuses it.

As of late, the plastic bags from area transfer stations have been unkind to ecomaine’s sorting machines. So, the bags have been banned from the recycling bins.

That is one reason why plastic bags, plastic film, shrink-wrap and bubble-wrap have been banned from the recycling containers of communities that are partnered with ecomaine.

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TAKING SHAPE — Construction of a mixed use building, including the home of Main Eco Homes, as well as both HARRISON — The talk about road conditions during mud commercial space and residential units, off Portland Road is quickly progressing. Above is site work that has been done as well as a schematic drawing placed onto the foundation. season could go on endlessly.

After all, it is a topic that often impacts the public the most.

In Harrison, the discussion turned from the shape of the dirt roads to how long roads could remain posted as allowed by state law.

The weight limits were lifted on main roads on Monday, but dirt roads will continue to stay posted until mid-May. During the Harrison Board of Selectmen meeting on April 27, Harrison Secretary Melissa St. John passed the concerns of the Public Works Department along to the selectmen.

“The road crew said to leave the postings on dirt roads,” she said. “Those roads are mushy, especially Summit Hill Road. The dirt roads — some of them are just soup.”

She theorized that it was the combination of late snowmelt and office units and two residential requires that residential density regarding trash disposal.

By Wayne E. Rivet POSTING, Page 2A apartments to five apartments standards for the Shoreland Transfer Station Manager Staff Writer Zone apply to the entire par- Robert Fitzcharles recomAs one construction project and four commercial spaces.

Adrienne Fine presented the cel, not just the area in the mended that the facility utitakes shape along Bridgton’s busy business district, another proposed changes to planners, Shoreland Zone. Proposed lize a dumpster. While Fine major housing development is who had to apply standards changes to the Subdivision said McIver hoped to use NAPLES — When Naples Selectman Bob Caron II drives to on the horizon. under the town’s Subdivision Ordinance will allow the “bins” in a designated spot, work at 5 a.m. in the summer, the crew at Caretake America is Planners Tuesday night and Shoreland Zoning ordi- Planning Board to waive this Planner Mike Figoli sided with as much a morning landmark as the sunrise and the mountains at approved a change in the Main nances. requirement and approve the Fitzcharles’ recommendation, the end of Long Lake.

Before addressing proposed subdivision and proposed calling for a “common collecEco Homes building configu“Last year, they did a great job. They picked it up well, kept ration at the company’s new projects, planners afforded the mix of uses,” wrote Terradyn tion facility to be taken care of the Causeway clean. I go to work at 5 a.m., and I always see a office site on Portland Road, board the authority to waive Consultants, LLC, representby the owner of the facility,” couple guys walking and picking up trash,” Caron said. standards and requirements ing developer Justin McIver. adjacent to Dunkin’ Donuts. utilizing a dumpster “adequate Chairman Caron spoke after the Naples Board of Selectmen Fine pointed out that the in size for five units and with The “mixed use” building at the requests of applicants voted on April 10 to accept the Causeway maintenance bid of will include office space for under the town’s subdivision property in the Shoreland Zone recycling capabilities availCaretake America.

Main Eco Homes, as well as regulations by making a few will not be developed and has able.”

A few weeks later, during the last meeting of April, the Naples additional commercial space revisions to the subdivision not been disturbed during Planners approved the plan selectmen were commenting on how pleased they were with how and residential units. The proj- ordinance. Planners already building construction. with stipulations by a 5–0 the Causeway looked after the Caretake America crew had used a ect was approved under the had such authority under the Collins, who reviewed vote. A review and accepsidewalk sweeper to remove a winter’s worth of sand. The shrubs town’s Site Plan Review in town’s Site Plan Review ordi- the proposal with Lakes tance of Finding of Fact and and trees were looking healthy and the benches were in picture early March.

Environmental Association Conclusion of Law will occur nance. perfect place.

In the past, if an applicant officials, concluded no waiver at the board’s June 6 meeting.

However, owner Justin According to Naples Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak, McIver decided to reallocate requested a waiver of a stan- was needed since nothing was Next up was an initial preUPKEEP, Page 2A space from seven commercial dard (which planners may proposed in the setback area. sentation by Richard Dunton Under the subdivision ordi- of Main-Land Development have deemed acceptable or a good idea), that request was nance, five units would require Co. of Livermore Falls, reppassed along to the Appeals 100,000 square feet or 2.5 resenting the developer Betty acres. The site is about an acre. Legoff of Denmark, regarding Board.

Planning Board Chairman Because the facility will utilize a 55-lot project (63 total units), Steve Collins felt the subdi- town water and have a com- Woods Pond Village. vision revision would help mon septic, the square foot An informational meeting “streamline” the review/ figure dropped to 5,000 square was held last year as the group feet per unit, thus 25,000 total prepared to submit plans to approval process.

Fine pointed out the proj- and in range for approval. state agencies for review.

Planner Dee Miller felt ect was originally proposed as Now, the project has landed mixed use because the subdivi- “working or living” would on Bridgton planners’ table. sion ordinance did not allow have the same impact.

Collins noted that the board “It’s not as if they plan to was looking for an “overview” for the additional residential build other things on the lot,” Tuesday night, and a more units.

A portion of the site Miller said. “…It’s simply an detailed presentation will be is located within 75 feet of interior change.” given at a public hearing.

Baker noted that the septic Willett Brook, making it part Planners set the public hearof the Shoreland Zone Stream was designed to handle 1,200 ing date of June 6, 7 p.m. at the gallons per day.

Protection District.

Municipal Complex’s lower A question was raised “…Subdivision Ordinance HEARING, Page 2A

Bridgton in a boom?

Planners approve building change, hear overview of 55-lot project

Causeway upkeep

Town reworks coding

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The Town of Casco’s book of Municipal Codes has been updated.

But, the renewed codes will not be official until residents at the Casco Town Meeting in two months’ time give it the “thumbs up.”

Or rather, the voting card up. Or, the voting card down.

Casco Town Manager Dave Morton announced recently that the codification has been completed. The codification question will be a warrant article at the town meeting on Wednesday, June 14 Presently, drafts of the town code are available on the town’s website, which is https://cascomaine.org Morton stressed during recent meetings and under hot topics on the town website that none of the codes have been changed.

The existing ordinances passed at previous town meetings have been organized, he said. Any language that was changed was redundant wording, he said. The deletion of phrases and the addition of new wording will not in any way change the codes, he said.

Codification (the first syllable is pronounced “ah” so it sounds like cod, the fish, instead of with the long O of code) is the process of putting all the codes into one document after streamlining the codes or ordinances so that the codes are clearer —

which, in turn, makes the codes more user-friendly to the public as well as those already familiar with code enforcement.

“Codification is putting ordinances into one document to make it easier for everyone to look up and find information,” Morton said.

“All existing ordinances were incorporated into one document,” he said. “Some spellings and repetitive words were changed, but no items were changed. The ordinances that are in our new code are ordinances that CODES, Page 3A

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Hearing, site walk set (Continued from Page 1A) level meeting room.

A site walk at the South High Street property, located near Snow Valley off Route 117, has been scheduled for Saturday, May 13, at 10 a.m.

The site walk is also open to interested members of the public.

Baker said the site is 1.3 miles from Woods Pond beach boat landing heading back “toward town,” as measured in

(Continued from Page 1A) However, that does not mean the transfer site cannot accept those types of plastic, according to Casco Town Manager Dave Morton, who serves on ecomaine’s Board of Directors.

Ecomaine partners with many multi-community transfer sites including the CascoNaples Transfer Station and Bulky Waste Facility, the Bridgton Transfer Station and Recycling Center, and the Harrison Transfer Station.

“For awhile, they would collect the plastic bags like you get at Shaw’s or Hannaford,” Morton said.

“They stopped that for two reasons. One: there was no market for it. The other reason is the plastic bags were gumming up and damaging the machine that processes the recyclables,” he said.

“They put up with it (the machine problems) until the market did not support recycling plastic anymore,” he said.

The potential revenue for recycling plastic did what a plastic bag does in the wind — it drifted away a little at a time.

“It was market conditions and that it didn’t work well for the sorting equipment” that caused ecomaine to quit accepting plastic bags, he said.

Morton said the people using the Casco-Naples Transfer Station can ask employees where to put plastic bags. Meanwhile, bigger volumes of plastic such as shrinkwrap used for boats would

likely go into the bulky waste area, he said.

According to the ecomaine website, people can learn about “better recycling options” for items banned from the bins. For plastic film, go to PlasticFilmRecycling. org. If the bags are clean, many local thrift stores will take them to hand back out to shoppers.

A recent report showed a drop in recycling, but that is temporary.

“The recycling numbers are cyclic,” Morton said.

“The tons of recyclables have increased, but the revenue has gone down. ecomaine is doing more tonnage because recycling has gone up and they are serving more communities.”

“People have been good and consistent about recycling. The numbers (tonnage) from communities like Casco, Naples and others are steady,” Morton said.

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Code Officer Rob Baker said the amount of seating has to be determined so the town can then see what the business’ sewer allocation would be. The project could return to planners for review at their June meeting.

• Projects move forward.

Successfully being reviewed under the Findings of Fact and Conclusion of Law, plan-

ners voted 5-0 to approve projects Armonice (rental of pods and other space to legal and compliant medical and other marijuana growers and cultivators at a building located at 527 Portland Road) and Breakroom 248 (arcade, pool, bar and pub fair by Spyro Hronarakis and Dan Edwards at 248 Main Street, adjacent to the Thai Restaurant).

(Continued from Page 1A) “It is a three-year contract” and includes “cleaning the Causeway, mowing, taking care of the shrubs, picking up

trash before and after major events.”

Part of the job description is “making sure the Causeway looks beautiful,” Paraschak said.

He clarified that the Causeway is “is more or less from (Sandy’s) Flight deck to the Causeway Marina.”

Either it is not a coveted job or local property management companies already have their hands full. The only bidder was Caretake America, Paraschak said.

The homegrown company has been cleaning the Causeway and keeping up the trees and flowerbeds for three years, he said.

“The major events aren’t a major strain but it requires more maintenance,” he said.

The selectmen voted 3-0-1 to award the bid to Caretake America. Selectman Kevin Rogers recused himself since he co-owns the business.

Christine Powers was absent.

In related business, on April 10, the board discussed the status of the Causeway benches, which were purchased by donors to fundraise the town’s cost of the Causeway reconstruction.

Over the winter, the town’s part-time maintenance worker put clear coats of finish on the benches.

“The problem is they were never sealed well the first time and the second winter they sat out all year,” Paraschak said.

“They are not long-term (benches). The seal is a 10- or 15-year solution. We may have to phase out and replace” the benches, Paraschak said.

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Key points made in the overview included: • The “vision” is to offer “affordable” homes to those over 50 years old, who are considering downsizing into smaller housing. The units will be one floor. Legoff pointed out that a price range has yet to be finalized due to uncertainty of final development and construction costs, at this time.

• The home and lot will be sold as a pair, with a local construction company handling the building. The project will be divided into “phases.”

• The property will be divided into an East and West section. Day Brook will separate the two developments. Each will have its own roadway — Topaz and Amethyst Streets — which connects to Route 117.

To create a “community” feel, a bridge — walking or capable of handling golf carts — will be built to provide passage over Day Brook. Each “side” would have its own “association.”

• The east side will offer residential units of 40,000 square feet and above. The west side will be a cluster development of 36 lots consisting of units 5,000 to 15,000 square feet, utilizing “common facilities” such as a public well and septic fields.

Planners opened the discussion to the public in attendance. One resident expressed concern regarding vehicles pulling out of Amethyst Street onto Route 117, which is a 45 mph zone.

Dunton, who is director of engineering for Main-Land Development, noted the Maine Department of Transportation has reviewed preliminary plans, but has yet to issue an access permit. Bridgton Police Chief Richard Stillman has also expressed some concern regarding visibility there.

Planners also questioned whether the two roads could be “connected.” In Baker’s opinion, the ordinance does not require that the two roadways be connected, yet from a safety standpoint (the ability for residents to exit the development in case of fire or disaster as emergency vehicles entered), planners posed whether the two streets could be joined. Due to wetlands and inclusion of common areas and buildings, a “connection” was unlikely.

Planners asked Legoff and Dunton to indicate on maps housing units’ positions. “Flags” will be in place to indicate lots and common areas when the site walk is conducted.

In other news, • Tasting room. Planners tabled action on a proposal

by Adam Tuuri to open Bear Bones Inc., to be located in the new commercial building at 2 Cottage Street.

Tuuri described his business venture as “barrel aging, blending and bottle facility with tasting room.” It will occupy the same building as the Bavarian

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(Continued from Page 1A) springtime rain that has kept the dirt roads from drying properly.

May 15 is the date that the weight limited will be lifted on the dirt roads in Harrison. The board voted, 5-0, to support that motion.

“By state law, we have to unpost the roads by May 15,” according to Selectman Richard St. John.

“It has been Harrison’s tradition to take the postings down between April 1 and May 1,” said Secretary St. John. “There are no statutes.”

Richard St. John made the motion to extend postings on the dirt roads from May 1 to May 15.

Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) John Wentworth said, “I don’t see how they can set an arbitrary date. They are always going to have seasons where spring comes sooner or winter is longer. It comes back to you guys.”

Selectman St. John said discussions with the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) shed a little light on the topic.

“We discussed it with MDOT. We were told that we cannot post a road forever because it would hold up summer traffic,” he said.

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SZO goes to June ballot

Codes edited, head to town vote (Continued from Page 1A) have been adopted.”

The Town of Casco hired a company, General Code, to do this work.

“We used money from the legal fund a few years ago,” he said.

Town Manager Assistant “Bob Tooker coordinated the codification process with General Code. Bob, the Code Enforcement Officer Alex (Sirois), myself, and the whole staff worked on the project of binding all the ordinances and including that

information in a batch that we sent to General Code,” Morton said.

Codification is a necessary housekeeping task for a municipality, especially after years of adding ordinances or ordinance amendments.

Meanwhile, in the neighboring town of Naples, there is money allotted in the budget for the hiring of an ordinance consultant. That funding was approved at the town meeting three years ago.

According to Ephrem Paraschak, the Naples Board

of Selectmen has given the go-ahead for him to write up the bid proposals request.

At this time of the year, with another town meeting fast approaching and other timely deadlines, Paraschak said that contracting with an ordinance consultant is neither forgotten nor on the backburner.

Typically, the Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) meets September through May. The ORC just wrapped up a revised version of the Sign Ordinance,

which will be placed on the ballot during the November election.

So, it is possible the best start date for an ordinance consultant would be after Labor Day in September, which would be around the same time that the ORC members resume bi-monthly meetings after a summer hiatus.

“Some towns do the codification in-house, but we already have funds for the ordinance consultant,” Paraschak said.

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ballot. Chairman Matthew Frank summarized the change to the SZO. “Under the original proposal, you could do one of two things,” he said. “For simplicity purposes, we are going to one.”

“I am talking about nonconforming structures. (The ones that) have been along the lake forever,” Frank said.

There are two rules for the expansion of existing structures in the Shoreland Zone.

“One dealt with square footage. The other part said you could increase your home by 30 percent on the side away from the lake — which we are taking out,” he said.

“The first one is the size of the footprint but you could move (the structure) higher,” he said.

“Is that roughly correct?”

Chairman Frank asked, directing his question to the Code Enforcement Officer John Wentworth, who was present at the meeting.

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“There will be a footprint.

There is a maximum size you can expand. If you are already at that, you can expand upwards, depending on how far from the lake” the structure is, Wentworth said.

“The table showed that mining was allowed. We cleared that up,” he said.

Secretary St. John agreed that there was some language that was deleted and some typos that were corrected.

“It is all cleaned up. It is going on the ballot in June,” she said.

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HARRISON — When Harrison voters go to the polls on June 13, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., the following candidates will be on the ballot: • Selectmen/Assessor (three-year terms, vote for two): Matthew H. Frank, Henry A. Hudson Jr., Charles F. Parrott Jr., Ray A. Simoglou and Richard M. Sykes.

Appeals Board (five-year term, vote for one): Jonathan D. Whitney.

Planning Board (three-year term and a two-year term): No one has submitted nomination papers. However, Town Clerk Melissa St. John reported that Barbara Varricchio (whose term is expiring on the planning board) has said if she is written in for the two-year seat, she will accept it. Richard St. John has said if he is written in, he will accept the threeyear seat. Their names will not appear on the ballot, they will need to be written.

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer HARRISON — The public hearing was held shortly after the snow melted this spring, and the proposed Shoreland Zoning Ordinance will get its day in the sun in June.

The Town of Harrison has posted a copy of the proposed Shoreland Zoning Ordinance on its website. Although the draft would be ready in time to be a warrant article at town meeting, elected public officials have decided to put it on the ballot.

“We get a lot more residents voting during the June Elections than show up for Town Meeting,” Harrison Secretary Melissa St. John said.

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Page 4A, The Bridgton News, May 4, 2017

Bridgton Police Department blotter Charged with

These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, April 24 7:54 a.m.

Officer McCormick responded to a two-vehicle crash on Kennard Street, near the old Saunders Mill.

10:39 a.m. A baby carriage full of baby items was found just off a trail along Main Street.

The owner was located.

11:52 a.m. A caller expressed concern about two local restaurants after she called each twice over two days and no one answered the call.

3:48 p.m. A caller requested to speak with an officer regarding a former friend’s father who threatened to sue over an incident.

7:18 p.m. A needle was found in the street along South High Street.

Tuesday, April 25 6:48 a.m. Officer Jones responded to a two-vehicle accident on Portland Road. No injuries were reported.

11:52 a.m. Police served protection from abuse orders, and also checked the well-being of a child at the residence.

2:14 p.m. A minor vehicle collision occurred in the Food City parking lot.

10:01 p.m. Police received a report that a man was looking into windows along North High Street.

Wednesday, April 26 9:36 a.m. A bank manager requested an officer meet with a man who had suffered a brain

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• Don’t forget, Harrison Rec will be having Summer Rec registrations on Thursday, May 4, and Friday, May 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the town office. The cost is $225 and $215 for additional siblings. This includes one three-week swimming lesson session. Residents will have two weeks to sign up before Rec opens up spots to nonresidents. Please note that there will be signup sheets for field trips for those that would like to sign up and pay in advance!

• With baseball and softball season underway, Rec is looking for volunteers to help run snack shacks! If you are interested in helping out, please contact Rec Director Kayla Laird at 583-2241 or klaird@harrisonmaine.org • Calling all runners! Rec Director Kayla Laird would love to see a runners group form! If you are interested in joining a runner’s group, please contact the rec director!

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7:27 p.m. Officer Hammond searched, handcuffed and transported an individual, who had an arrest warrant out on him, to police headquarters, where he posted bail and was released.

Thursday, April 27 9:05 a.m. Officer Jones checked Portland Road, near Dunkin’ Donuts, after receiving a report that construction at the future home of Main Eco Homes was causing a traffic hazard.

12:13 p.m. An individual reported an alleged sexual assault that occurred in Raymond, and police referred him to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.

6:06 p.m. A subject requested to speak with an officer regarding a FBI scam.

Friday, April 28 6:15 p.m. Officer Reese handled a juvenile problem at Frances Bell Drive.

10:17 p.m. Officers Reese, Hammond and Gaumont responded to a reported overdose at a South High Street home. When the officers arrived, United Ambulance personnel were on the scene, and found that a man had not overdosed, but did require medical care. He was transported to the hospital.

Saturday, April 29 8:07 a.m.

Officer McCormick investigated a burglary on Santa Claus Drive.

A home was broken into and money was reportedly stolen.

9:46 a.m. Police collected unused medication to be disposed of at a scheduled Drug Take Back Day held at the Community Center.

11:53 a.m. A caller requested to speak with an officer regarding a shared custody agreement.

12:47 p.m. A female reportedly was walking along North High Street and nearly fell multiple times.

3:13 p.m. A man, who was buying antiques, reportedly stopped by a South High Street home, walked into the residence and started to look around when the homeowner did not answer the door.

4:11 p.m. A caller reported concerns about a disgruntled contractor.

9:59 p.m. Police received a suspicious person report of a tall male walking in and out of a Main Street store.

Sunday, April 30 4:54 a.m. Officer Hammond attempted to locate a car that had backed into pylons by a Big Apple gas pump.

7:50 a.m. Police received a call regarding if there were any regulations restricting loggers from working on Sundays.

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FRYEBURG — A 47-year-old faces charges of domestic violence criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence terrorizing following an alleged disturbance on Smith Street in Fryeburg at 10 p.m. Monday.

Fryeburg Police responded to a 9-1-1 call of a domestic disturbance involving a firearm. Officers learned that the suspect, Bradford Beattie, was armed with a loaded long-gun, allegedly threatened the 47-year-old Bradford Beattie victim with the weapon, and allegedly stated he would shoot the responding officers, as well.

The victim was able to flee the residence and call 9-1-1 from a neighbor’s house.

Officers quickly surrounded the residence and the suspect surrendered without further incident. Beattie was taken into custody and transported to the Oxford County Jail, where he was held on $300 cash bail.

Officers seized a loaded 12-gauge shotgun and 30-06 rifle from the residence.

Beattie is scheduled to appear in Bridgton District Court on June 13 for arraignment on the above charge.

“Whenever weapons are involved in emotionallycharged events, such as domestic violence situations, it poses additional risks to all those involved. I give credit to my officers for defusing this situation and taking the suspect into custody without incident,” Fryeburg Police Chief Joshua Potvin said. “Law enforcement officers never know what type of call they will be responding to once they put their uniform on. Domestic violence cases drain our resources and offenders create a substantial safety risk not only to their victims but to the officers and themselves. These are crimes that not only affect those involved, but the community as a whole. I am pleased this intense situation was resolved peacefully.”

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Sebago – Call Shelley, 787-3701 – Screening on April 25 Songo Locks – Call Rosemarie or Elaine, 693-6828 Screening on April 25–27 Stevens Brook – Call Marybeth or Denise, 647-5675 Screening on April 26–27

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May 4, 2017, The Bridgton News, Page 5A

SAD 61 names assistant principals

INDUCTED — Samantha Marucci of Naples, a nursing student at Husson University, was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing on Sunday, April 30 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bangor.

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BATON ROUGE, LA — Alyson Schadler of Casco and Mariah Staires of Denmark, both attending the University of Southern Maine, were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective alldiscipline collegiate honor society.

These residents are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff, and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Cathy Gerrish, secretary to the superintendent, submitted her intent to retire, effective June 30, 2017.

Stefanie CrockettMcKeage resigned as a school bus driver, effective April 28, 2017.

Paul Carignan submitted his intent to resign effective the end of the school year.

• Contract extensions were approved for: Patricia Hayden, assistant superintendent, July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019; Lisa Caron, special education director, July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020; Joshua Sturk, technology coordinator, July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020; Andrew Madura, director of transportation, custodial maintenance and food service, July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020; Sherrie Small, financial coordinator, July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020.

• Donation: Hannford Helps Schools program donated $309 to Lake Region High School for art supplies for Visual Arts program.

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Brianne Gagne as a firstyear probationary special education teacher at Songo Locks School, She has been working in this position since Feb. 6.

Christina Metcalf as a second-year probationary art teacher at Lake Region High School. She has been working in this position since Dec. 19, 2016.

Katie Kolb-Holden as a school psychologist for the 2017–18 school year, replacing Allison Jones, who resigned. There were four applicants, two were interviewed. Currently, KolbHolden is the school psychologist at SAU 2 in Berlin, N.H. S. Estabrook Sulloway, a Spanish teacher at Lake Region High School, submitted his intent to retire at the end of the school year.

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Many students don’t have the resources to buy supplies, so schools try to fill the gaps. The Lake Region ASTRA club hopes to provide schools and needy students with much needed supplies by running a drive in the upcoming weeks. Multiple locations will host drop boxes for donations. Markers, crayons, folders, glue and notebooks are among the supplies ASTRA hopes to collect. Lake Region High School, the Naples Fire Department, The Naples and Bridgton Public Libraries, and The Fountain of You fitness studio in Naples will have drop boxes throughout May. ASTRA appreciates your support with helping local kids in need.

Janissa Zahn was approved as a French teacher at Lake Region High School, replacing Linda Freese, who is retiring. There were 16 applicants, three were interviewed. Zahn currently is a French instructor at Sage International School.

Jamie Klimek as a licensed clinical social worker at Stevens Brook Elementary School and Sebago Elementary School, replacing Linda Bennett, who is retiring. There were four applicants, two were interviewed.

Presently, Klimek is a program team leader for Tri-County Mental Health Services in Bridgton. Previously, she was a clinician and assistant program director for Spurwink Services in Casco.

Kelsea Carter as a Grade 7/8 English/Language Arts teacher at Lake Region Middle School, replacing Sandra Hamblin, who is retiring. There were 35 applicants, five were interviewed.

Previously, Carter was a student intern at Windham Middle School.

Kate Istomina as a Grade 7/8 Social Studies teacher at Lake Region Middle School, replacing Richard Fox, who is retiring. There were 42 applicants, three were interviewed. Previously, Istomina was an intern at Noble High School in North Berwick and Winnacunnet High School in

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ASTRA is an international community service and leadership organization for young people. The youth group is sponsored

by Altrusa International, a nonprofit organization for community service.

The goal for ASTRA at Lake Region High School is to help the local community and inspire others to do the same.

“I’m proud of the way our students have stepped forward to volunteer in this community. ASTRA will make a difference,” said club sponsor Katie Klein.

ASTRA stands for: Ability, Service, Training, Responsibility, Achievement.

The Lake Region ASTRA club is working to fulfill those duties in a number of different ways. Thus far, the club has volunteered at Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, raised funds for the Freezing for a Reason campaign, and crafted items for Tots Shopping Day. The club also plans to build housing with Habitat for Humanity and volunteer at a Bridgton nursing home.

For its next project, the club has organized a school supply drive for local kids in need. Elementary schools in the Lake Region area need staple items for kids who cannot afford them.

“It is important that we not only recognize the needs of our community

Action from Monday’s SAD 61 School Board meeting held in the Great Room at Lake Region Vocational Center included: Maggie Thornton was named Lake Region High School Assistant Principal, effective July 1, replacing Guy Stickney, who is retiring.

Previously, Thornton served as an assistant principal at Lake Region Middle School, July 2015 to July 2017. There were 27 applicants, seven were interviewed.

Michelle Brann was approved as Lake Region Middle School Assistant Principal, replacing Thornton.

There were 31 applicants, and three were interviewed.

Previously, Brann was a Social Studies teacher for 14 years at Wells High School.

From 2001–2003, she was a Social Studies teacher at Lake Region High School.

In other personnel moves, Alaina Clark was approved as a Grade 7/8 science teacher at Lake Region Middle School, replacing Genevieve Morse, who resigned. There were 20 applicants, three were interviewed. Most recently, Clark was a STEM Collaboration Coordinator, AmeriCorps VISTA and Maine Campus Compact. Previously, she was lead educator at Cahaba Environmental Center in Metevallo, Ala.

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Bridgton Farmers Market opens Saturday If you have never started your weekly grocery shopping at a local Farmers Market before, this year is the time to begin. The 2017 season of the Bridgton Farmers Market on the green by Depot Street (behind Renys) is ready to open again on Saturday, May 6, giving customers the chance to buy healthy local food and get to know their hardworking local farmers.

While it is still a little early for local tomatoes and cucumbers, the Farmers Market offers an impressive array of wonderful local products such as greens picked

fresh that morning and sweet carrots that spent the winter in the ground right here in Maine. Local grass-fed beef will be for sale as well as artisanal goat cheeses, raw cow’s milk, fresh butter, and other fine dairy products.

Beautiful home-baked breads, doughnuts, and outstanding cakes will surely catch your eye and tantalize your taste buds. There are even sudsy soaps, essential oils, and some snazzy items for your canine friend, and don’t forget the farm-fresh eggs!

The folks at the Farmers Market are our neighbors.

They are tending the land, keeping it open, and providing healthy, local food for your family. When you shop with them your money goes right back into your community. There are still items you will have to get at a larger grocery store but the Farmers Market is a good place to start. It is set up to process EBT shopping cards and Nancy and Maureen will be on hand to answer questions and help customers with this process. Along with SNAP, the market also accepts credit cards — you can shop with every vendor and swipe your card just once. Paying is as easy and convenient as your forward to serving you on May 6. Come along, get to nity atmosphere, and maybe local grocery store.

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer BRIDGTON — The atmosphere inside a greenhouse is nothing short of delicious.

In the spring, it is warmer than the outdoor air temperature. The inside of a greenhouse is alive with thriving plants of so many varieties.

There are smells that tantalize the nose. There are plants that could yield food from the garden. There are plants that provide a blast of color after a white, white winter.

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“May is our busy season,” according to Carole Duplessis, the owner of Pooh Corner Farm in Bethel.

“The greenhouse is full. Things are in bloom.

Mothers’ Day is next weekend. It is time for people to plant their gardens” and to decorate their yards with floral baskets, Duplessis said.

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What: Maine Greenhouse and Nursery Day When: Saturday during greenhouse business hours Where: Check if area greenhouses are participating or just stop into a greenhouse for a visit or purchase For more info: Please check out the Mid-Maine Greenhouse Growers Association website or go directly to the link www. plants4maine.com/GreenhouseAndNurseryDay.shtml the businesses listed on the MMGGA website as actively participating in Greenhouse Day this Saturday.

Pooh Corner Farm has four greenhouses open to the public as well as offering tours of the grounds to interested parties.

In Bridgton, Lake Region Nursery, located at 718 N. High St., will be partaking in Maine Greenhouse Day, too.

Lake Region Nursery has for sale a variety of annuals and perennials, flowering plants and vegetable plants.

For the person planning a landscape project this spring, the local-grown business has “shrubs that have overwintered in Maine,” according to the Lake Region Nursery Facebook page.

Not only this Saturday but in the coming weeks, greenhouse owners are great people to turn to for gardening advice.

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Spending time at a greenhouse is exactly what is being encouraged on this first Saturday in May. “It’s time that people went out to greenhouses. That is what you do in the spring,” said Duplessis.

“The sooner you get out, the better the selection,” she said. “We started growing in January so some plants are at their prime and they won’t be available once they are gone.”

“The hanging baskets are in bloom. There are dahlias and marigolds in bloom. The pansies are ready to go in the ground now,” she said.

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Finding and planting the right flower box Generally speaking, flower boxes do best in a sunny location or one that receives bright sunlight for a good part of the day. There are also some wonderful shade plantings that can be used.

Window boxes may also be used as flower box planters that can be placed on fences, decks, railings, or balconies.

Choosing the correct size and style of flower boxes 1. Window boxes look better and more balanced when they’re a little longer than the width of the actual window.

However, a box the exact length of the window width will still look fine. If you have shutters, measure from the left mid-shutter to the right mid-shutter (or at least three inches past the window on each side) for the best look.

2. There are many different styles of window boxes available today. For the best appearance, the style of your window boxes should complement the architecture of your home.

Planting tips for flower boxes Because they are long and narrow, flower boxes can cause some gardeners to make the mistake of planting a single subject and set the

plants in a row. This should be avoided, if possible, because it looks too regimented and unimaginative. Aim for more shape in the design by using a mixture of plants set in a zigzag pattern, and use varying sizes and textures.

Go for a layered design with the tallest plants in the back and shorter, bushy plants along the middle rows. The front of the flower box should be planted with trailers to give your box a “waterfall” effect that is quite attractive.

Keep in mind the weather patterns as well. If your box is placed in an area prone to wind, it is best to avoid long trailing plants (such as ivies) because they will be lashed around and damaged. In this case, go for sturdy, bushy plants or moderate trailers.

Don’t be afraid to have some fun with your designs!

Caring for flower boxes Water thoroughly and often during hot summer months. Regular watering is essential to achieve the results and look you want, especially if the flower boxes are in full sun.

Nourish your plants every two weeks with a water-soluble fertilizer following the manufacturer’s directions

for the specific product you Decaying flowers and leaves choose. And keep your flow- left on nearby soil may er boxes happy and beautiful encourage bacteria growth. by removing spent blooms.

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Preserving fiddleheads, rhubarb Fiddleheads, Bulletin #4060 Facts on Edible Wild Greens in Maine, and Bulletin #4266 Vegetables and Fruits for Health: Rhubarb.

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has investigated a number of outbreaks of foodborne illness associated with fiddleheads. The implicated ferns were eaten either raw or

lightly-cooked (sauteed, parboiled, or microwaved). The findings of this investigation recommend that fiddleheads be cooked thoroughly before being eaten, boiling for at least 15 minutes or steaming for 10–12 minutes.

UMaine Extension educator Kathy Savoie recommends getting up-to-date information on the best methods, canners,

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Spring cleaning your garden

As the snow finally starts to melt and the temperatures begin to warm, it’s time to start thinking about spring cleaning your garden. Check your inventory of garden tools and supplies. Clean your tools thoroughly and scrub off any rust that may have accumulated. You can put a light coat of mineral oil on the tools once they are clean, which will help prevent rust buildup. Make sure the blades on your shears, lawn mower, weed whackers, and hedge trimmers are all sharp. If they need replacing or sharpening, that can be done by taking them to a local home improvement center or garden center.

Finally, make sure to check the expiration dates on garden sprays and chemicals and properly dispose of those that are no longer usable.

After checking and cleaning your garden tools and supplies, begin by clearing up fallen tree branches and debris that may have accu-

Spirit of Spring, thy coverlet of snow Hath fallen from thee, with its fringe of frost And where the river late did overflow Sway fragile white anemones, wind-tost And in the woods stand snowdrops, half asleep, With drooping heads — sweet dreamers so long lost.

From The Waking of Spring, by Olive Custance (b. 1874) mulated over the winter.

Remove and compost leftover annuals. Perennials need to be tended as well — as soon as new growth appears on the plants, remove any dead leaves and stalks, then prune the plants down to the ground, exposing the new leaves.

Raking is an important task to help prevent leaf diseases in your garden. Old leaves and mulch from last year’s garden can carry mildew and spores that may infect this year’s plants and flowers. By removing old mulch and leaves you will help ensure your plants stay healthy and strong. If raking seems too formidable, you

can cover up the old leaves with a thick new layer of mulch. Mulch helps make your garden look fresh and clean and can help prevent leaf diseases in a similar way as raking.

Pruning is an important part of spring cleaning your garden. It is always good to wait until after the severe frosts end to assess and prune your plants. Prune plants that have old, diseased, or broken stems, and those that are simply growing wayward. A good pair of pruning shears is essential to get the job done

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Spring cleaning your garden also involves maintenance such as repairing fences and cleaning out last year’s containers and pots.

Mulch any dead plants from the old pots and compost the soil. Also clean out birdhouses and feeders, check sprinklers and hoses, and thoroughly clean out fountains, statues, and birdbaths.

Thoroughly cleaning out your garden in the spring will help you be ready and able to fully enjoy it as it comes to life again after the long, cold winter!

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News from the Lovell area

I understand that my friend Dave Mason was included on the list of those who reached 100 years old that was read on the Today Show. Keep celebrating Dave — you deserve it!

Helping the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital Another Fryeburg Rite Aid employee, Lisa Locke, is taking up the cause for the Children’s Miracle Network and trying to solicit $3,000 in donations by Saturday, May 6. I know it’s crunch time but everyone that enters the store from now through Friday can contribute. It’s a great cause because it helps children who are being treated at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in Portland. Like Lori Jardine, who took on the challenge last year, Lisa will have her hair cut off in the Rite Aid parking lot on Sunday, May 21. Last donation tally I received on Monday morning was $1,538, so let’s get together to help out by donating and find out what Lisa looks like bald.

Memorial Library Mother’s Day Brunch The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library is once

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For dessert there will be ice cream profiteroles along with coffee. The seating is limited to 80 tickets at $25 for adults and $15 for children. All mothers will receive a surprise gift. To make reservations call the library at 925-3177.

Book Discussion Series The Maine Humanities program series Becoming America: Struggles, Successes, Symbols will continue on Monday, May 8.

The book to be discussed is Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston, in which

Area Events Kentucky Derby Party to Benefit RTT

the author blends in her autobiography with Chinese folktales. Monday, June 12, is the program’s final meeting and Revolutionary

by Alex Myers will be discussed.

17th Annual Valley Pride Day Don’t forget that Valley Pride Day is this Saturday, May 6. Those taking part should meet at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library starting at 8:30 a.m. to pick up bags, gloves, and assignments. After finishing the assigned cleanup duties, wander on over to the party at the Hampton Inn in North Conway where there will be something to please everyone.

Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast The expert pancake makers at the Lovell United Church of Christ just love making pancakes and

they want to do it again for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14, starting a 9 a.m.

They will offer regular, gluten-free and dairy-free pancakes along with bacon, sausages, fruit juice, and coffee. Start the day right by bringing Mom for breakfast. Donations will be gratefully accepted to help defray the cost.

New Suncook Staff Appreciation Week This week the New Suncook staff will be pampered in appreciation for all they do for both the students and the parents. There will be a breakfast and a Cinco de Mayo lunch with all kinds of good stuff to eat. The staff deserves to be pampered for bringing such a good education to the youngsters — I hope you all have a great week!

Chorus Concert Grades 5 -12 Students in grades 5 through 12 will be performing in concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy. This performance will give them the chance to prove the value of music in our schools.

Migratory Bird Watch

Join LEA and Loon Echo Land Trust staff as they welcome bird watcher and columnist Jean Preis to the Dunning Memorial Bridge at Pondicherry Park to observe migratory birds as they make their way back from southern climes.

Participants should meet at the main kiosk on Depot Street (behind Renys) at 7 a.m. on Friday, May 12. The bird watching session will last approximately three hours. If conditions allow, warblers will be the main attraction. Birders of all levels are welcome and be sure to bring your binoculars and a field guide to birds. The Dunning Memorial Bridge is accessible to people of all ages and abilities. Please, no dogs. For more information call 647-8580.

The Depot Street Tap House is hosting their Annual Kentucky Derby party on Saturday, May 6 and this year it will benefit Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center (RTT) in Windham. Festivities start at 4 p.m. and post time is 6:35 p.m. Come early for contests and a silent auction and don’t forget to wear your favorite hat! Please join others for the most exciting two minutes in sporting history and help Spring Dance Celebration support an important community resource at the same time.

HARRISON — The Ballroom in Harrison will be holdThe Tap House is located at 18 Depot St. in Bridgton (behind Renys). Proceeds from this event will support ing it’s annual Spring Dance Celebration at Lake Region the riders, horses and programs at Riding To The Top High School in Naples on Friday, May 5 at 7 p.m. Ballet, jazz, modern, and tap dancers from preschoolers to pros will Therapeutic Riding Center. be performing in pieces choreographed by their teachers Parade Theme Announced The Bridgton Lions Club has announced that the theme Juliette Lauzier (soloist with the Maine State Ballet); jazz of this year’s 4th of July parade will be “Independence Day.” and modern dancer Erin Hamlin; and Becci Webb (former The parade will start at noon and floats will begin lining up soloist with the Maine State Ballet). Modern dancer Tegan at Hancock Lumber at 10 a.m., with float judging beginning Bullard will also be performing as a guest artist.

Many of the teachers at The Ballroom also dance with at 11 a.m. The Golf Ball Drop by helicopter will take place at the Maine State Ballet and classes focus on building strong the Commons Driving Range on Route 117 at 2 p.m., also on technique and professional-level training while also offering July 4. Buy chances from any Lions Club member. opportunities for fun, fitness, and creative self-expression.

Run/Walk for Epilepsy Foundation For information on classes at The Ballroom contact Nan Brett There will be a 5K run/walk to benefit the Epilepsy at www.theballroomharrison.com or call her at 583-6964.

Foundation of New England on Saturday, May 13, beginLatest Fashions on Show ning at 8:30 a.m. The walk will start at the Tri-County HARRISON — Come see the latest dress and casual Mental Health Services building, 32 North High St. To participate in the run/walk an entry donation of $25 is requested wear fashions on display in the Lakes Region Fashion Show for those age 12 and up, and $15 for those 11 and under. on Saturday, May 6, at 7 p.m. at the Caswell Conservancy Please join in and support the cause because we can’t do Center, Main Street in Harrison.

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The Edes Falls Supper was very well-attended on Saturday, April 22. I think it was our best first of the season supper we’ve ever had. Some of you at the supper noticed our new cooler in the pie room. We invested in it this spring — it holds all our salads and pies with room to spare! It was purchased with donations in memory of Lorraine Morton, Evelyn and “Coot” Morton, Elinore Mains, Clair Heal, and Dana Rand. We thank their families and friends. We miss them all very much.

Don’t forget that the Chinese Raffle at the Legion Post 155, put on by the Auxiliary, is scheduled for Saturday, May 6. Doors open at 3 p.m. to allow plenty of time to look over all the prizes. Drawings start at 5:30 p.m. on the dot. The kitchen will be open, offering specials, and there will be a 50/50 raffle, $1 table, gift certificates, and hundred of prizes. Proceeds will benefit programs sponsored by the Ladies of the Auxiliary.

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14, so take your mom out to eat. We have so many wonderful local restaurants in Naples, Bridgton, and the surrounding towns. You only have one mom so treat her good! Get her some flowers or a pretty shrub, and get the whole family together for a barbecue if the weather is good.

The Legion fish fry is on Friday, May 5, starting at 5 p.m. This meal is so yummy — they have some very good cooks! Bingo is every Wed. night at the Legion Hall and doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Boutique, Sassy and Blue, and La Donna Zabella — all in Bridgton — and Sun Sports+ in Naples.

Live entertainment, refreshments, and a silent auction will all be part of the evening. Tickets to the show are $10.

For more information call 850-501-2709 or 647-8592.

Silent Auction and Evening Out

HARRISON — Come join the Boxberry School as it hosts a silent auction and a wonderful spring evening out on Saturday, May 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Camp Fernwood Cove campgrounds, 350 Island Pond Rd. in Harrison.

Savory appetizers prepared by Camp Fernwood Cove’s own Chef Keith Pacheco will be served along with a wine tasting featuring delicious selections from SoPo Wines.

Share tasty dessert treats created by Boxberry parents while discovering a variety of intriguing silent auction items including gift certificates from local restaurants, a family pass and ski rentals from Carter’s X-Country, a complimentary solar site evaluation from Garbo-Kane Integrated Solar Builders, and much more! Admission to the event is $20.

Childcare provided by Boxberry Board Members and parents, donations only. For more information e-mail boxberryschool@gmail.com or call 743-9700.

Casco Park Site Walk

CASCO — The public, particularly Casco residents, are invited to join in a site walk on the property being referred to as Berry Park. The land, which was purchased at Casco Town Meeting a year ago, spans 11 acres and includes waterfront access to Parker Pond. The public parcel is adjacent to the lot for the Casco town hall and fire station off Meadow Road (Route 121) and near Junction 11.

The site walk will take place Saturday, May 20, beginning at 8 a.m.

Immediately following the walk, there will be a discussion about ideas for the park. The goal is to attach any monetary needs to the park’s development, such as a lowmaintenance landscape plan. The objective is to put the EVENTS, Page 11A

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Megan Batchelder and Kane Toothaker of Waterford, Maine are pleased to announce the arrival of their baby girl, Piper Rae Toothaker, who was born at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway, Maine on April 26, 2017 at 6:22 p.m.

Maternal grandparents: Kristina Batchelder and the late Ray Batchelder of West Paris, Maine. Paternal grandparents: Brian Toothaker and Coleen Pike of Waterford, Maine.

Patricia Clark and Dalton Hemingway of Waterford, Maine proudly welcomed their new daughter, Clara Dione Hemingway-Clark on April 29, 2017 at 8:45 p.m. at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway, Maine. Maternal grandparents: Russel Clark Jr. and the late Melinda Clark of North Norway, Maine. Paternal grandparents: Dale Hemingway of Harrison, Maine and Tina Scribner of Otisfield, Maine.

Christina Sell and Charles Genest of Fryeburg, Maine are happy to welcome the birth of their son, Cashton Peter Genest, who arrived at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. on March 15, 2017 at 1:26 a.m. Cashton joins a brother, Colton, aged four. Maternal grandparents: Peter and Patricia Sell of Conway, N.H. Paternal grandparents: Michael and Letitia Genest of Denmark, Maine.

Denise M. Sousa and Daniel E. Nadeau II of Fryeburg, Maine are proud to welcome their new son, Orin Arthur Nadeau-Sousa, who was born on April 24, 2017 at 4:13 a.m. at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. Orin joins four older sisters: Aaliyha, age nine; Emma, age nine, AvaLynn age eight, and Abriahna, age four. Maternal grandparents: Sheila Roy and James Sousa. Paternal grandparents: Connie and Daniel E. Nadeau.

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Legislators to hold town hall meeting

CASCO — State Representative Jessica Fay (D-Raymond) and State Senator Bill Diamond (D-Windham) will hold a public forum on Saturday, May 6, at the Raymond Public Safety Building, 1443 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302) in Raymond from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

The lawmakers will make brief presentations on the budget and other issues and then answer questions from the audience.

“There is a lot going on in Augusta these days, and I look forward to a productive discussion with the people of Raymond to get their feedback on

several issues,” said Sen. Diamond. “It is always a pleasure to speak directly with the folks in my community, and it will be an honor to do so with Rep. Fay.” “I always look forward to talking with folks in my district,” said Fay. “This will be a good opportunity to meet with them and listen to their concerns.”

Sen. Diamond is serving his third term in the Maine Senate, representing Windham, Raymond, Casco, Standish, Baldwin, and Frye Island. He serves on the Government Oversight Committee and the Criminal Justice and

Public Safety Committee.

Fay is serving her first term in the Maine Legislature and represents part of Casco, part of Poland, and part of Raymond. She serves on the Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee.

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PORTLAND — Francis S. “Toby” Rowe, 96, passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital on Friday, April 28, 2017, after a period of declining health.

Toby was born in Portland and lived almost all of his adult life in South Portland. He was the son of the late Francis and Sadie (Coyne) Rowe.

Toby graduated from Portland High School in the class of 1939 and shortly thereafter, joined the United States Army and served in World War II in a medical detachment. After the war, he joined the Army National Guard and then served in the Korean Conflict. Toby was proud of his service, and this past October he had the privilege of visiting Washington, D.C. as a guest of the Honor Flight Maine Organization.

He was employed at the Maine Central Railroad for 18 years and the U.S. Postal Service, as a letter carrier, for 22 years prior to his retirement in 1983. He was a longtime member of the National Letter Carriers Union.

During retirement, Toby enjoyed being at his “camp” in Casco and visiting, fishing, and boating with his family. He enjoyed woodworking, chair caning and bird watching. He was a volunteer and supporter of the Wayside Soup Kitchen.

He was a many-decade communicant of St. John the Evangelist Parish in South Portland until it closed, at which time he joined the parish at St. Maximilian Kolbe in Scarborough. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.

Toby was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Sarah (Kane) Rowe in 2009; a brother, Thomas L. Rowe; and two sisters, Kathleen Dowd and Eleanore R. Tomusko.

He is survived by a son, Stephen F. Rowe of Maryland; two daughters, Joanne M. Contois of Biddeford and Patricia A. Littlejohn of South Portland; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours were held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers were recited at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 9:15 a.m. followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland.

To view Toby’s memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com Those who wish may make contributions in Toby’s memory to: Honor Flight Maine, PO Box 1770, Portland, ME 04104.

GRAY — Ethel McLellan Oddi, 83, of Gray passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Mercy Hospital surrounded by family after a long illness.

She was born in Windham on Aug. 8, 1933, the daughter of Horace J. and Thelma P. McLellan. She attended Windham Schools.

She was employed by B&M Beans, W.T. Grant, Kings and Ames dept. stores.

She was a member of Deering Chapter #59 O.E.S., Good Sam Club, an avid Boston Red Sox fan and enjoyed knitting hats and mittens for family and friends.

She is survived by three sons, Peter A. Oddi of Rochester, N.H., Mark A. Oddi of Gray and Paul J. Oddi of Bridgton; a brother, Raymond McLellan; a sister, Laura Rhodes; five grandchildren; four great-granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband of 64 1/2 years, Dominic A. Oddi; a brother, Wesley McLellan; two sisters, Marion McLellan and Grace Merry.

Visiting hours will be Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street, Portland. A funeral service will be celebrated on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home followed by a committal service at Brooklawn Memorial Park, 2002 Congress Street, Portland.

Contributions may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 383 U.S. Route 1, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074.

Gail M. Allen AUBURN — Gail M. Allen passed away Friday, April 28, 2017, after a long illness.

She was born Nov. 11, 1947, a daughter of Winona Tripp and Floyd Whitehouse. Gail enjoyed traveling and visiting flea markets.

Gail was predeceased by her parents; both husbands, Terrence Allen and Kason Tripp; sons, Bobby Tripp and Andrew Tripp; and brother Gregory Whitehouse.

She is survived by her daughter Loretta J. (Tripp) Proctor; son James A. Proctor Jr.; sister Edie Perry; brother Kenneth Whitehouse; mother- and father-in-law Milton and Diana Allen; stepdaughters, Didi Bennett and Dawne Bryant; six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sat. May 20, at Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Rd., Casco. Interment will be private. Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhome.net

John A. Descoteaux Sr. STANDISH — John Austin Descoteaux Sr., 82, of Standish, died on Monday, April 24, 2017, at his home after a long illness.

He was born on April 12, 1935, a son of Alphonse and Cecelia (Roche) Descoteaux. He attended local schools and graduated from Biddeford High School.

John proudly served in the U.S. Navy for over 20 years as a radioman. He later worked for many years as an electrician at Bath Iron Works, from where he retired.

He was a longtime member of the Smith-Tobey American Legion Post #21 in Bath, where he was Commander for several years. He was also a member of the Sebago Lions Club. John enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as golfing and bowling. He enjoyed traveling as well, especially his four trips to Las Vegas with his wife Barbara. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him.

He was predeceased by a brother, Mitchell Descoteaux of Wakefield, Mass. Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Barbara Descoteaux of Standish; two sons, John Descoteaux Jr. and wife Susan of Brunswick, and Michael Descoteaux of Quincy, Illinois; two stepsons, Derek Goodwin of Westbrook, and Douglass Goodwin of Bath; three grandchildren, Michelle Bateman, Olivia Goodwin and Austin Goodwin; and also two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

John’s services will be private. Arrangements by Watson, Neal & York Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.wnyfuneralhome.com

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Irving MacPherson Mead Irving “Mac” MacPherson Mead, 70, of Bridgton, formerly of Las Vegas, Nevada, died Monday, April 3, 2017, surrounded by family and friends, at home in Bridgton.

“Mac” was born to James E. Mead and Madeleine MacPherson Mead, in Orange, N.J., on Dec. 16, 1946, along with an identical twin brother. He was raised in Chatham, N.J., in a tribe of seven brothers and sisters, and a myriad of seven types of pet animals.

“The Twins” were known as “characters” with a fun, mischievous spirit, and their chameleon-like personas of Eddie Haskell and Beaver (of “Leave It To Beaver”) were interchangeable.

Mac developed a passion for hockey in his early years, playing competitively; taking to the ice again in his late 50s, in a Las Vegas adult league. Other passions were skiing, sailing, traveling, geography, history (especially WWll), the Beach Boys, fun, and GIRLS…“California Girls” could have been written by Mac because he lived it!

During Mac’s college years, academics took a back seat as he continued pursuing his passions. His academic attempt (five colleges in five years, in four states) played out similar to the song, “This Land Is Your Land.” “This land is your land. This land is my land.

From Colorado, San Luis Valley, to Cape Cod Bay. From the Iowa cornfields to the Louisiana Cross Bayou, This land was made for you and me.” The “academia” years were challenging for Mac. However, he earned his degree, and excelled with honors at having a good time, all along the way!

After Mac completed his “Academia Mania Marathon” he entered the family’s manufacturing business, Mead-Wilbert; established by his grandfather Fred Jerome Mead in 1908, in Wayne, N.J. As a salesman, Mac was tenacious. He’d go out, cold call the competitor’s customers, and get them! Mac worked at the family business until it was sold, and the company continues today as the Crews-Farrell-Mead Company.

Mac’s passions, along with a business opportunity, led him to Las Vegas, Nev. While in Vegas, Mac had celebrity-like appeal to celebrities! At McCarran Airport, during a “Self Check-In Debacle,” Mac, appearing distressed and in need of help, was approached by Las Vegas originals, Siegfried & Roy. As with their lions and tigers, Siegfried & Roy connected with Mac and “tamed” him. They took charge, and, with great care, directed Mac to where he needed to be.

Together, they boarded the same flight to Mexico. From that day, Mac always praised Siegfried & Roy for their genuineness. While at Lake Mead one weekend, “Sir Paul McCartney” asked Mac to join him for a drink. McCartney had originally mistaken him for a Kennedy, as Mac walked past McCartney’s table returning from the men’s room. McCartney initiated conversation, and Mac gave him a story. McCartney understood Mac was alone at the bar, so Paul invited Mac to join him at his table rather than be alone. Mac then acquired the nickname “Kennedy” by his Vegas friends. Mac’s last working adventure was driving a limousine in Las Vegas. One of his notable “pickups” (he’d prefer a blonde) was Tony Bennett. Tony graciously invited Mac to join him at a later time, and Mac replied politely: “Sorry, I’m too busy.” Mac was not enamored by the “glitz and glam” of Las Vegas. He had more substance than that. His favorite spot was Mount Charleston, Nev., a short drive from “The Strip,” up into the mountains and pines, away from it all.

Mac was a person that needed little inspiration to keep going during almost intolerable circumstances. As a four-year stroke survivor, he was “The Comeback Kid.” Strong-willed and determined, Mac struggled daily and courageously to regain the ability to walk and talk again. He succeeded to walk with a cane and every day made gains with communicating. Mac worked very hard, every day, to get his life back to “normal,” and was grateful, every day, for the support he received in pursuit of normalcy. HE NEVER GAVE UP. One thing Mac never lost was that “twinkle” in his eye. You could see the passion he had for living in that bright twinkle. In his own way, he had the power to light up the room or the conversation, even though communication was limited and difficult with his aphasia.

Mac’s knack for making people laugh drew people to him, and they couldn’t resist loving him back. He lived life with integrity, humility, fun, humor, kindness, strength, determination, and courage.

He was a true gentleman to the core.

Mac showed us all how powerful the human spirit is, and his spirit will live on in many, indefinitely. “ALL HEART”…That’s what Mac was.

As Mac would say: “From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU.” To: Dr. Roy, Dr. Boedeker, Sam Gagnon, and ALL the medical/ administrative staff at Bridgton Hospital for Mac’s great care.

Bridgton Hospital was like a second home to us (we covered every inch) and we are forever grateful for all you did.

To: ALL at Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice for the compassionate support and care we received. You were all angels, and we are forever grateful for all you did.

To: EVERYONE at Hannaford’s Pharmacy for ALWAYS being professional, accommodating, and pleasant.

Mac is survived by his son Ian Mead of Denville, N.J.; identical twin brother F. Jerome Mead of Oldsmar, Fla.; brothers James E. Mead Jr. of Beaufort, S.C., and Robert E. Zawistowski of Bridgton; sisters Madeleine Mead of Long Valley, N.J., Margaret Mead of W. Palm Beach, Fla., Sally Dietrich of LaQuinta, Calif., Maria Cholanian of Wilmington, N.C., and Maura Mead of Bridgton; five nieces and five nephews; three grandnieces and four grandnephews; and Eddie, the cat. Mac is also survived by his beloved and devoted, lifelong brothers in friendship of 55 to 60 plus years, Duke Krause of Princeton Junction, N.J., Bill Tynan of Cedar Grove, N.J., and Richard Provost of Darien, Conn. Last but not least, Mac’s “Special Girls” Miranda Graham of Casco; Helen Bushong of Harrison; and Deb Cates of Stowe, Vt. Mac loved his girls!

In honor of Mac, memorial donations may be made to The Arc/ Morris Chapter at 1 Executive Dr., Morris Plains NJ-07950, arcmorris.org, the agency for the developmentally-disabled where Mac’s oldest sister is well-cared-for.

Thank you, from the bottom of ALL of our hearts.

The Mead Family

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Elizabeth A. Bachelder SEBAGO — Elizabeth Arlene Bachelder, 92, of Douglas Mtn. Rd., passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at the Bridgton Health Care Center.

She was born in Harrison on Feb. 12, 1925, a daughter of William and Doris Lewis. She attended Harrison schools and married Linwood Bachelder in 1948. They owned and operated several cottages in North Sebago. Arlene worked as a waitress in Rhode Island and Naples. She retired from the Super 8 Motel in Westbrook at the age of 82, and was a loving wife and homemaker.

Arlene was predeceased by her parents; her husband; daughter Jan; brother Donald; and a granddaughter Tiffany. Surviving are her son Forrest of Sebago; two sisters, Imelda Arris and Dorcas Sturtevant; brother Philip; two granddaughters; two very close friends, Delores Robinson and Lawrence Douglas; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Her funeral was held Wednesday, April 12, at the Church of the Nazarene in East Sebago with Pastor Frank Donald officiating.

Special music was provided by Arlene’s close friends Mike Preston and Kim Curry. Arlene was buried at the North Sebago Cemetery beside her loving husband. Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhome.net

Angeline L. Watts Angeline “Angie” L. (Dodge) Watts, 83, of Bridgton, died on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at her home.

She was born in Portland, on May 9, 1933, a daughter of Chester and Christine (Cleveland) Dodge. Angie grew up in South Portland and attended local schools. She married Frederick Watts on May 19, 1951, and together raised their three children in Yarmouth.

Angie worked for over 30 years at National Semiconductor as a shift leader.

She had a passion for cooking, and will be remembered for her famous spaghetti sauce, collecting porcelain dolls, crocheting, and her love for her dogs. Angie was a stubborn individual, but she was also a goodhearted person, and always made sure that her family didn’t go without.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Frederick; daughters, Deborah Watts Harbaugh of Bridgton, and Kimberley Watts of Harrison; granddaughters, Devon Watts and Amy Sullivan; grandsons, Derek Harbaugh and David Perreault; great-grandchildren, Derek and Danny Canning, Ben and Drew Sullivan, and Grace and Paige Perreault; sisters, Lorraine Johnson of South Portland, Gloria Page of Portland, and Brenda Cook of Raymond; and brother, Jonathan Bickford of Yarmouth.

In addition to her parents, Angie was predeceased by her son, Troy A. Watts; granddaughter, Paula Su Watts; sister, Maxine “Betty” Norton; and brother, Lewin Dodge.

Angie’s family would like to express a special thank you to Beacon Hospice, especially to Jessica and Sarah.

A funeral service was celebrated on Friday, April 28, at 12 noon at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Rd., Windham. An hour of visitation was held from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Brooklawn Memorial Park, 2002 Congress St., Portland. To express condolences and to participate in Angie’s online tribute, please visit www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com

Cynthia J. Magill AUBURN — Cynthia J. “Cindy” Magill, 64, of Bridgton, formerly of Franklin, Mass., died early Friday morning April 28, 2017, at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on Aug. 25, 1952, in Rockford, Illinois, a daughter of John and Mary (Dodd) Magill. She attended various schools early in her youth, but graduated from Mattapoisett High School in Mass. She went on to nursing school, graduating from the Deaconess School of Nursing as an R.N. Cindy worked in healthcare at various institutions including New England Deaconess Hospital, Norwood Hospital and the Thomas Upham House in Medfield.

She and her longtime companion, Roger Lee, retired to Maine in 2014, to a log cabin that they had built on Long Lake years ago.

Cindy enjoyed crossword puzzles, mind-teasers, flying with Roger, and eating the fine dining treats that he whipped up in the kitchen, and considered herself to be a root beer float connoisseur.

She is survived by her beloved Roger of Bridgton; her children, Kristin Del Bene of North Attleboro, Mass., Beth Hayward of Ashland, Mass., and John Hayward of Millis, Mass.; grandchildren, Krystopher Hayward, Sarah Del Bene, Rhianna Del Bene, Ayronn Hayward, Delia Hayward, and Joey Hayward; one great-grandchild, Tre Del Bene; siblings, Linda Schneider, Katheline Briggs, Rhonda Little, Darla Elliot, Sandra Ling, Bob, Dave and John Magill; Roger’s father, Richard Lee; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; and a sister, Deborah Magill.

Family and friends are invited to call from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, May 4, at the Chandler Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., Bridgton. A gathering and celebration of her life will be held in Massachusetts from 1 to 5 p.m., May 27, at the Primavera Restaurant, 20 Pleasant St., Millis, Mass. Gifts may be given in her memory to the Androscoggin Hospice House, 236 Stetson Rd., Auburn, ME 04210.

Words of condolence and tribute may be shared with Cindy’s family at www.chandler funerals.com

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Graveside Services Melvin Tenney

A graveside service will be held for Melvin Tenney of Naples on Saturday, May 13 at 1 p.m. at the Tenney Hill Cemetery in Casco. Mr. Tenney died on Feb. 21, 2017.

Pastor James Marstaller of the Cornerstone Gospel Church in Naples will officiate.

Family and friends are welcome to attend.

Lester C. Huntress

A graveside service will be held for Lester C. Huntress, formerly of Bridgton, on Sunday, May 7 at 11 a.m., at the Friendship Cemetery on Route 114, Standish. Mr. Huntress died on April 25, 2017. Family and friends are welcome to attend.

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Graveside services with military honors for Gaynor D. “Webby” Webb, 82, of Denmark, who died on Feb. 19, 2017, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Forest Hills Cemetery in Bridgton. Arrangements are in the care of the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton.

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Concert by Fulcrum

NAPLES — The Naples United Methodist Church cordially invites the public to a Christian concert by Bob Marzul’s band, Fulcrum, on Saturday, May 6, at 7 p.m. at the church. A fellowship hour with coffee and desserts will be held before the concert at 6 p.m.

Fulcrum played at the church’s last two block parties in September and all look forward to hearing their message again. The concert is free of charge but a love offering will be collected.

May Specials at On Eagles Wings Dual — 1 hour of reflexology and 1 hour of massage

Rayville Road, one mile from Route 121 in Otisfield. The menu will include homemade delicacies such as baked ham, sweet potatoes, corn, garden salad, rolls and wonderful carrot cake for dessert. There will be two sittings for the dinner, the first is at 4:30 p.m. and the second will be at 5:30 p.m. The meal is free and open to the public, but donations are gratefully accepted to support community activities sponsored by the church. There is nothing like home cooking, so come and enjoy, and bring a friend. See you there!

Cooking Matters Pop – Up Tour

NORWAY — Stephens Memorial Hospital is pleased to offer its “Cooking Matters Pop-Up Tour” program on Wednesday, May 10, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the SMH Boardroom, 181 Main St. in Norway.

There is no cost for this class but registration is required. For more information or Save a Life — Give Blood to register, please call 743-1562, ext. 6896.

FRYEBURG — The Masons Pythagorean Lodge #11 will be holding a Swingin’ Bears Community Blood Drive on Saturday, May Square Dance 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 50 Portland St. SOUTH PARIS — The Swingin’ Bears in Fryeburg. The blood drive is sponsored Square Dance Club is holding a dance on by the American Red Cross. Every two Saturday, May 13, from 7 to 10 p.m. in the seconds someone in the United States Oxford Hills Middle School cafeteria at 100 needs blood — everyone is encouraged to Pine St. in South Paris. Phil Pierce and Bernie do their part to help maintain the supply of Porter, both from New Hampshire will keep blood for those who need it. Call 1-800- you entertained and on your toes during the 733-2767 to schedule an appointment or dance. Phil will be calling Easy Mainstream go to redcrossblood.org to download the for the square dancing and Bernie will cue Blood Donor App. the round dancing. There will also be door

Old-Fashioned Baked Ham Dinner

OTISFIELD — The East Otisfield Free Baptist Church is hosting an old-fashioned baked ham dinner on Saturday, May 13, at the East Otisfield Free Baptist Church on

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First-time Visitor for our Dual $65 (1st time only.)

5 p.m., VFW Hall, Waterford Rd. BYOB. Public welcome.

Mon., May 15 — Summer Rec Program sign ups (nonresidents), Town Office, 5 - 7 p.m.

FMI 583-2241.

HIRAM Sat., May 6 — Wildflower presentation by Dianne Sinclair, Soldiers Library, 1:30 p.m. FMI 625-4650.

Sat., May 6 — Roast Beef Supper, 5 p.m., Community Center, 14 Historical Ridge. $10 adults, $4 children under 12.

FMI 625-8074.

LOVELL Sat., May 6 — Valley Pride Clean Up Day, sign up 8:30 - 10 a.m., Charlotte Hobbs Library parking lot. FMI 441-8170.

Sun., May 14 — Blueberry pancake breakfast, 9 a.m., United Church of Christ, Rte. 5. Free but donations gratefully accepted.

NAPLES Sat., May 6 — Concert

by Fulcrum, United Methodist Church, Rte. 302. Coffee and dessert 6 p.m., concert, 7 p.m.

Admission free, donations accepted.

Sat., May 6 — American Legion Auxiliary Chinese Raffle, Legion Hall, Casco Rd. (Rte. 11). Doors open 3 p.m., drawings start 5:30 p.m.

Tue., May 9 — Savvy Caregiver Course, session 3, 1 3 p.m., Public Library.

SEBAGO Mon., May 8 — Meet the Candidates Night, Spaulding Memorial Library, 7 p.m. FMI 787-2321.

AREA EVENTS Thur., May 4 — Free movie: Where to Invade Next, sponsored

by Oxford County Democrats.

Gem Theater, 23 Cross St., Bethel, 7 p.m.

Sat., May 6 — Pancake breakfast, 7 - 9 a.m., West Baldwin United Methodist Church, Rte. 113. $7 adults, $ 3 children.

Tue., May 9 — Dinner dance with Shadagee Ramblers, American Legion Hall, 595 Gore Rd., Locke Mills. Doors open at 4 p.m., dinner served 5 p.m., dance follows. $13, $8, or $5. FMI 890-2699.

Sat., May 13 — Oxford Hills Honey Bee Club meeting, 1 p.m., Oxford County Extension, 9 Olson Rd., S. Paris. Even split demonstration, bring your veils.

FMI cpeaston@megalink.net Sat., May 13 — The Second Coming of Joan of Arc, 7:30 p.m., Saco River Theater, 29 Salmon Falls Rd., Buxton.

Tickets $20, $18. FMI 9296472.

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Massage with Hot Rocks – 1 hour/$60

Reflexology – 1 hour/$55 • Facial – 1 hour/$55 (Tuesday only)

Reflexology Work at On Eagles Win Saturday, May 20 from 1-4 p.m.

Ann Ruel has been certified for four years as a reflexologist and will be teaching the benefits and techniques of Foot Reflexology. Learn some basic foot reflexology that can assist your loved ones and/or friends.

Foot reflexology relieves stress and improves circulation.

It is beneficial for neuropathy, and other foot ailments.

It assists with healing of the mind, body and spirit.

Join Ann at On Eagles Wings from 1-4 p.m. to learn about this wonderful technique. No charge, we just ask for any donation amount to On Eagles Wings if you so choose. Limit four people.

Please register by calling Ann at 207-415-9166 or e-mail oneagleswings@gmail.com

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prizes, a 50/50 drawing, and refreshments.

Admission is $7 per person. Nondancers are invited to attend at no charge. For more information call 782-4050 or 781-864-5933. Also visit the website at www.squaredanceme.us EVENTS, Page 12A

Laugh Lab, DAC, 7:30 p.m.

Adult humor. $10 suggested donation. FMI 452-2412.

FRYEBURG Thur., May 4 — Pace Galleries of Art, Leura Hill Eastman PAC, 18 Bradley St., 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Admission is free.

Sat., May 6 — Valley Pride Clean Up Day, sign up 8:30 10 a.m., American Legion Hall, Bradley St. or Webster’s Store, West Fryeburg. FMI 441-8170.

Sat., May 6 — Exhibition opening reception for Recovering the American Sublime, 4 - 7 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman PAC, 18 Bradley St. Free and open to public.

Tue., May 9 — Pace Galleries of Art, Leura Hill Eastman PAC, 18 Bradley St., 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Admission is free.

Thur., May 11 — Pace Galleries of Art, Leura Hill Eastman PAC, 18 Bradley St., 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Admission is free.

Thur., May 11 — Joe De Vito Opera Lecture, 3 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman PAC, 18 Bradley St. Admission is free.

Thur., May 11 — Fryeburg Academy Annual Spring concert, 7 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman PAC, 18 Bradley St., Admission is free.

Fri., May 12 — Fryeburg Academy Annual Student Film Festival, 7 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman PAC, 18 Bradley St. Free admission.

Sat., May 13 — Met Opera Live, Der Rosenkavalier, 12:30 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman PAC, 18 Bradley St. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. $26 adults, $23 seniors, $18 students. FMI 9359232.

Tue., May 16 — Pace Galleries of Art, Leura Hill Eastman PAC, 18 Bradley St., 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Admission is free.

HARRISON Thur., May 4 — Summer Rec Progam sign ups (Harrison residents), Town Office, 5 - 7 p.m. FMI 583-2241.

Fri., May 5 — Summer Rec Progam sign ups (Harrison residents), Town Office, 5 - 7 p.m.

FMI 583-2241.

Sat., May 6 — Lions Club Texas Hold’em Tournament, VFW Hall, Waterford Rd. $80 entry fee. Doors open at noon, games start 1 p.m. BYOB, food available.

Sat., May 13 — Stuart’s Corner Cemetery meeting. 9 a.m., Bolsters Mills Masonic Hall. FMI 583-4996.

Sat., May 13 — Friendly Riders Snowmobile Club Landowner Appreciation Dinner,

Dual — $70

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Do you have a dog that you would like to participate in our Dog Parade this summer?

Dress them up and show them off in our On Eagles Wings Parade for pets.

$10 per parade, per pet to participate, with all proceeds going to On Eagles Wings wellness center that assists cancer patients going through treatment.

Pets must be on leash, have all shots, and be nonaggressive.

There will be an award for various catagories — cutiest, funniest, etc.

Contact Ann Ruel at On Eagles Wings if you want to enter your pet.

Most likely we will be in the local parades throughout the area.

Locations, dates and times to be set.

Call 415-9166 or e-mail infooneagleswings@gmail.com

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Do you love Zumba? Want to join a Flash Mob to raise Money for On Eagles Wings?

Message me — we are forming a group of men and women to Flash Mob the Lake Region area this summer to bring awareness to what we do and raise money for the nonprofit wellness center that assists cancer patients going through treatment.

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BRIDGTON Thur., May 4 — Wizard of Oz auditions, Stevens Brook Elementary School, 6:30 - 9 p.m.

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Fri., May 5 — Wizard of Oz auditions, Stevens Brook Elementary School, 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Visit www.lrctme.org for specifics.

Sat., May 6 — Free community breakfast, 8 - 9 a.m., Alliance Church, Harrison Rd. FMI 647-2027.

Sat., May 6 — Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Depot Street.

Sat., May 6 — Rep. P. Ginzler public office hours, 10 a.m. Community Center, Room 2, Depot Street.

Mon., May 8 — Memory Monday caregiver support group, Health & Residential Care Center, 186 Portland Rd., 6 p.m. FMI 647-8821.

Mon., May 8 — Lions Club meeting, 5:30 p.m., Community Center.

Tue., May 9 — Democratic Committee meeting, 6 p.m., Community Center.

Wed., May 10 — Caregiver Support Group, 1 p.m., Community Center.

Fri., May 12 — Early Head Start Playgroup, 9 a.m., Community Center.

Fri., May 12 — SCORE meeting, 4 p.m., Community Center.

Sat., May 13 — Gamers for Christ, 5 p.m., Community Center.

BROWNFIELD Sat., May 6 — Valley Pride Clean Up Day, sign up 8:30 10 a.m., Rec Dept., Main Street.

FMI 441-8170.

Sat., May 13 — Spring Fling Yard Sale, Community Church, 8 a.m. - noon.

CASCO DENMARK Fri., May 5 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, difficult hike, Tuckerman Ravine, Pinkham Notch, N.H., 4,525 ft. Meet at Denmark Congregational Church, 8 a.m. FMI Pam Hale 756-2247.

Sat., May 6 — Songs in the Round, DAC, 7:30 p.m., $10 suggestd donation. FMI and reservations 452-2412 Fri., May 12 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, easy hike, Mount Tire’em, Waterford, 1,073 ft. Meet at Denmark Congregational Church, 8 a.m.

FMI Pam Hale 756-2247.

Sat., May 13 — Lakeside

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Snowmobile club to collect cans

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Now that the snow is gone, one local snowmobile club can start building a drop-off box for its redeemable container collection.

The Casco-Naples Transfer Station Council agreed to allow the Crooked River Snowmobile Club (CRSC) to collect the cans and bottles with which the transfer site personnel no longer deal.

“The cost for us handling and collecting the redeemables was making us negligent,” Casco Town Manager Dave Morton said of the transfer station shared jointly by the towns of Casco and Naples.

“The council said it would let an organization collect the cans and bottles. The council started with the Crooked River Snowmobile Club, Morton said.

The club members “will build something to our specifications that will hold containers for cans and bottles,” he said.

The club will be responsible for keep-

ing an eye on when the containers are getting full or overflowing, he said. The club will be tasked with picking up the redeemable items and cleaning up the containers.

“Other organizations would have to do the same,” he said.

Morton said the arrangement is similar to the one the transfer site has with the Boys and Girls Club “The organization provides a box.

They collect the donations. They maintain the drop box and keep the area picked up and looking tidy,” Morton said.

The Casco-Naples Transfer Station Council met twice during the month of April, on April 13 and 20.

There are currently three vacancies for representatives from Naples. In that town, the board of selectmen appoint the council members.

In the Town of Casco, two of the representatives are elected and one is appointed by the board of selectmen.

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ing on April 25. The 5-0 vote put that permitting paperwork in order.

In the town next door, the Naples Board of Selectmen waived the outdoor entertainment permit fee for Maine Blues Fest, which takes place during Father’s Day weekend.

“I would strongly recommend waiving any fees, the economic impact on the town outweighs that,” Naples Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak said. “And it has been a tradition. We have waived as many fees as possible for the Blues Fest.”

Penn Worchester was present as a representative of the Blues Fest during the meeting on April 24.

“It has been 12 years,” Worchester said.

Selectman Dana Watson said, “They are a for-profit group. But, if we have never implemented it, we shouldn’t

start now.”

Paraschak said he favored waiving the permitting fees, but the Blues Fest organization might have to budget for the deputies-on-duty from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s department has mentioned to the town manager the need for additional law enforcement personnel during the Blues Fest.

“We may want some money for deputies. I don’t think it is unreasonable in the future,” Paraschak said.

The vote was 5-0 to waive the outdoor entertainment fee for the Blues Fest.

Earlier that evening, the Naples selectmen also approved the liquor license renewals for Nancy’s Sports Pub & Grill, the Black Bear Café and the Lobster Pound. A Special Amusement Permit was also granted for Nancy’s Sports Pub.

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Baked Haddock Dinner

WINDHAM — The Windham Knights of Columbus will hold a baked haddock dinner on Saturday, May 6, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 919 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302) in Windham, to benefit The Community of the Resurrection in Otisfield. The dinner includes freshly-prepared baked haddock, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, rolls, coffee, tea, punch, and a 24-foot-long homemade dessert buffet. The price for adults is $9 and children 12 and under are $4. Tickets will be available at the door until sold out. A pizza, a glutenfree alternative, and meals to go will also be available.

TAKE A WALK IN YOUR WOODS WITH YOUR LOCAL FORESTER AND SEE IT THROUGH THEIR EYES To schedule your free walk, call your Maine Forest Service District Forester Shane Duigan 592-1251 Shane.p.duigan@maine.gov

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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — The Naples Lions Club recently held its Student of the Month Dinner, at which time the Lions honored four Lake Region High School students for their Scholastic, Extra Curricular Activities and Community Service accomplishments. From left to right are: Lions President David Gerrish, Meghan Boos, Ina Guzja, Mallory Strain, Olivia Mills and Lions Secretary Harvey Buzzell. Each of the students had at least one family member in attendance.

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Some elected official expressed a level of excitement as though they might be interested in buying tickets to the musical festivals taking place this season at a well-known locale in South Casco.

The Casco Board of Selectmen approved the mass gathering permits for several events to be held at Point Sebago Resort.

On Sept 14, a Bluegrass Folk Festival will grace the resort’s grounds. The musical get-together is being sponsored

by Avenue Media.

“They expect about 450 people,” Casco Town Manager Dave Morton said.

Additionally, a Reggae Music Festival is slated for this summer at the resort. That festival will be on June 9-10.

Most everyone on the board was familiar with the Maine Brew Fest, which is sponsored by the Greater Lakes Chamber of Commerce and takes place in late September. The board has been giving its stamp of approval on the mass gathering permit for the Maine Brew Fest for more than a decade.

“Point Sebago is very good about bringing those mass gathering permits into the town,” Morton said.

Another event that required a mass gathering permit is a private business that will hold its company party at Point Sebago Resort on June 4.

The Casco selectmen made a motion to approve all the permits during their regular meet-

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Fryeburg Academy recaps SOFTBALL The Raiders (2-0) traveled to Cape Elizabeth last Friday for an early test. The rivalry and history between the two teams in the past needs no motivation to come out and play with a purpose.

Both Nicole Bennett for Fryeburg and Jess Robicheaw for Cape on the mounds breezed through the first three innings without issues. In the top of the fourth, the Raiders were hitting the second time through the order and made some noise. Makayla Cooper started the rally with a line drive bullet that hit the pitcher in the back/forearm area as she tried to get out of the way for a base hit. Robicheaw would stay in the game, but Bennett took the very next pitch for a double to right centerfield to drive in the run.

Later on in the inning, Paige O’Connell added an RBI single to put the Raiders up 2-0.

Coach Apt has preached to the team early in the season about responding each half inning when FA scores to shut the opposition down the same inning, or vice versa when a opponent scores in an inning, the Raiders, as a team, need to fight back and answer.

In the bottom of the fourth, Cape had two base runners reach base, but Bennett induced two routine grounders to thwart the threat.

The Raiders built off that exchange as Mackenzie Buzzell sent a laser line drive to left field for a double, and later scored to put Fryeburg up 3-0 in the fifth inning.

The Capers scored a run and had a threat in the seventh inning with the go-ahead run at the plate, but Bennett again rose to the task with a 16-pitch at bat, ending the game with a ground out to third base.

Bennett allowed just five hits with four strikeouts and a walk.

Fryeburg then traveled to York to battle the Wildcats. On a cold windy afternoon and after a long bus ride, the Raiders came out swinging and jumped on York in the first inning, with Buzzell leading off with a walk, moving up on a sacrifice bunt and scoring, when Copper laced an opposite field line drive base hit that would get by the right fielder to plate the first two runs of the game.

Fryeburg continued putting pressure on York, scoring five PICKING APART THE ERSKINE DEFENSE is Lake Region’s Olivia Deschenes (#14).

(Photos by Dena Dunn) runs in the second inning, highlighted by a two-run double by Buzzell. Fryeburg wouldn’t slow down as they would add seven more runs en route to a 14-0 win.

Buzzell finished 2-for-3 with four runs scored and two RBI. Cooper was 3-for-5 and four RBI with a double and triple. Paige GIRLS’ LACROSSE O’Connell added two hits and a pair of RBI, as well.

The Lake Region Girls Lacrosse team won their opening Nicole Bennett again was sharp in hitting spots, and had a game against Erskine 17-2. The defense had a strong pergood changeup working, spinning a gem, allowing only one hit formance led by Olivia Deschenes, Hailey Parsons, Lauren with nine strikeouts and no walks.

Williams, Emily Lake and Maddi Nelson, who had 11 saves Fryeburg improves to 4-0 in the early season, but Coach in goal.

Apt is still preaching and getting his team prepared for the long The Lakers got off to a quick start, scoring eight unanjourney. swered goals in the first 15 minutes. Rachel Shanks had “We are very experienced in some areas and very young and five goals, followed by Lindsey Keenan’s four, and Isabelle learning the game in other positions but, overall, I like where Davis-White had two goals. Freshman Hailey Engelhardt our team is becoming a unit together and been very supportive scored her first along with teammates Melissa Bonenfant, and yet pushing each teammate to be better and competing to Paige Davis, Lauren Jakob, Emma Brown, Abby Green and make each other better,” Coach Apt said. “If we continue to be Olivia Deschenes. disciplined and learn to do the fundamentals each day, I like our BASEBALL chances going forward. We have a ways to go, but I feel good Poland 8, Lake Region 6: The Knights and Lakers traded where we are making and taking positive steps every day.” runs early on in the game until the Knights pushed across six Fryeburg travel to St. Dom’s on Wednesday and then turn unanswered runs to take a commanding 8-4 lead. around with a road contest at Yarmouth Thursday, and host York The Lakers kept fighting, pushing across two in the top Saturday afternoon. Next week, Fryeburg hosts an intriguing of the seventh before Poland shut the door, earning their first matchup with Wells — considered a contender in the league on W of 2017.

Tuesday — and faces another test on Thursday hosting Yarmouth “First game of the year, its tough to really say what we twice within a week. could have done differently. We played solid defense, swung TRACK & FIELD the bats pretty well, and didn’t make too many mental misLast Friday, the Raiders traveled to Cape Elizabeth for a meet takes. A good first showing, just too bad one of us had to with Freeport, Cape, Yarmouth and Greater Portland Christian. lose,” Laker Coach Andrew Stacy said.

The weather was nice, for a change, and the Raiders responded.

Fryeburg 11, Lake Region 10: The Lakers got out to a fast Team wise, FA finished fourth on both the boys’ and girls’ start, scoring nine runs in the first three innings. The Lakers side. got overconfident and Fryeburg, behind the arm of Brayden “We are a small team, 25-30, but we do have some talent,” Bartlett, kept them in the game while the offense slowly Coach Kevin McDonald said. chipped away at a Laker lead.

Girls: Casey Kneissler had a very good day, winning both the After walking the bases loaded, the Lakers gave up two shot put and the discus. important runs in the bottom of the sixth bringing the score “I think she also won the javelin but there was a scoring probto 10-9. In the seventh, however, a couple of singles and a big lem. Casey threw the shot 32.00.50. A great start to the season as hit by Keegan Jones allowed the Raiders to walk off 11-10. she chases the 35-foot barrier,” Coach McDonald said.

“It was a great baseball game, and one that we need to win Along with Casey was Kyleigh Rose, who finished fourth a little earlier. In games like that, the momentum will only in the shot and third in the discus. This is a fantastic start for stay around for so long. Fryeburg took advantage of the lull Kyleigh and these two could develop into a very nice 1-2 punch ON THE RUN Hailey Parsons.

LAKE REGION, Page 2B as the season moves forward.

Jessica Frum had a nice season opener in the race walk, coming home in first place with a time of 11.16.09. Jess was a state meet qualifier last year in this event and Coach McDonald looks for a great season for Jess.

Maddy Choyce had a huge day in the 2-mile, dropping her personal best by one minute.

“Maddy is tantalizingly close to the state meet qualifier and with Coach Miller’s guidance, I feel she will make it,” Coach McDonald said.

Haley Fernald is emergLuke Porter has really Olivia Pelkie had a nice day, fourth in the 200m dash with a ing as one of the building grown into a “great leader, provisional time of 29.11 and then raced to a 1:04 relay leg in blocks for the Lake Region and even better guy,” says his the 4x400 relay. varsity softball program.

Lake Region varsity baseball RAIDERS, Page 4B As a sophomore, Haley coach Andrew Stacy. has provided the Lakers “It always helps the team with two solid pitchto have a guy there ready to ing performances, giving work with them and have her team a chance to win their back if necessary,” against local foes Fryeburg the coach added. “It’s been Academy and Poland. a pleasure to see him take She also bring versatilthose steps and become the ity, able to play multiple good guy I see before me positions, including the today.” hot corner at third base.

In recognition of his And, Haley brings pop strong work ethic, deterto the middle of the Laker mination, commitment and batting order, knocking good sportsmanship, Luke one out of the park a year is this week’s Boosters and Haley Fernald Luke Porter ago at Sacopee Valley and Hancock Lumber “Player of nearly clearing the fence at the Week.”

Fryeburg, denied of a homer by an outstanding catch by Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for Raider all-conference outfielder Mackenzie Buzzell. his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work “I think what separates Haley from other players is her ethic, coachability and academic good standing. Recipients true love of the game. She takes practice just as serious as receive a specially-designed t-shirt, sponsored by Hancock she does games. She frequently stays late to get in a few Lumber. extra swings or a few more ground balls. She wants to The Porter File improve, and puts in the extra work to make it happen,” Athlete: Luke Porter Lake Region Coach Wayne Rivet said. “We have seen her Year in School: Senior take a major step in terms of mental toughness, especially Hometown: Sebago on the mound, shaking off some rough moments in games Parent: Tracey Porter to make some critical pitches to get out of trouble.”

Sports you play: Football, baseball, basketball In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, School honors: Merit, National Society of High School commitment and good sportsmanship, Haley is this week’s Scholars Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.”

Q. Why did you choose to play baseball? Because my Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized father loved sports and passed on the love for the game to for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), me. work ethic, coachability and academic good standing.

Q. What is the most difficult part of the game? The Recipients receive a specially-designed t-shirt, sponsored mental aspect of baseball and being consistent.

by Hancock Lumber.

Q. What do you enjoy the most about the sport? The TAKING AIM AND FIRING AWAY is Fryeburg Academy HALEY, Page 2B LUKE, Page 2B hurler Brayden Bartlett. (Photo by Lakyn Osgood/FA)

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Lake Region weekly highlights (Continued from Page 1B) and earned a tough-fought W,” Coach Stacy said.

Lake Region 8, Poland 3: The Knights got the scoring going by getting two in the second and one in the third.

The Knights starter kept the Lakers off balance at the plate and on the base paths until the bottom of the fourth when the Lakers manufactured a run to bring the score 3-1.

The fifth inning, the Lakers put seven runs on the

board, driving singles, and being aggressive on the base paths. After going up 8-3, Luke Neal kept the Knights in check for six innings, allowing the Lakers to get their first W of the season.

“This was the team I’ve been looking for; aggressive, confident and just kept plugging away until it all clicked,” Coach Stacy said.

“Luke Neal pitched twice against these guys and it’s a huge compliment to him that he pitched better in Game 2

Haley Fernald

(Continued from Page 1B) The Fernald File Athlete: Haley Fernald Year in School: Sophomore Hometown: Bridgton Parents: Daryl Fernald and Regina Pendexter Sports you play: Softball School honors: Honors biology Q. Why did you choose to play softball? I have played softball for over eight years and it’s the first sport to ever bring me tons of joy to play and be around. I play because I love the game and the challenges it puts me in.

Q. What is the most difficult part of the game? I would say controlling your emotions. You have to have a strong mind to play well.

Q. What do you enjoy the most about the sport? I love being around my team and the coaches. They bring lots of love and support, making it even more fun to play and practice.

Q. What do you feel you need to work on and why? I want to improve on everything, but mostly including batting and pitching. Nobody’s perfect, so I work hard every day.

Q. Why is teamwork important? Teamwork is what builds a team, If you don’t have that compatibility, then it is as if you are strangers. Teamwork is what wins games. With everyone’s effort, you can be even stronger.

Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you? My coaches have always been by my side for so many years and I am extremely thankful for them. They have impacted me so much that without them I probably wouldn’t be playing.

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

I want them to see me as someone with a strong mind and a calm athlete. It takes a lot of power to not let some things impact you. I also feel like I put a lot of effort in games and practices. I want to be known as someone who works hard and wants to work for it.

Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most? I think I’ll remember my coaching staff and teammates. They have impacted me the most and made me into such a strong player. I will never forget them.

than Game 1.”

SOFTBALL Poland 9, Lakers 7: Two key errors late in the game opened the door to three runs in the sixth inning as Poland rallied to down the Lakers in Naples.

Poland took advantage of three walks and a hit in the first inning to jump out to a 2-0 lead. LR inched back with a run in the second as Brooke Harriman singled to left, moved up on an error, and scored on an infield out.

With two out, Jackie Morse singled and stole second in the third inning, and scored the tying run on a KK Lorrain base hit.

Poland regained the lead 3-2 in the fourth, but the Lakers took their first lead in the home half, scoring twice on base hits from Maddie Rock, Melody Millett, Liz Cole and Jordan Weese.

Poland erased the 4-3 Laker lead by scoring three times in the fifth on a walk and three hits. LR pulled within 6-5 as Harriman walked and later scored.

After the Knights opened up some breathing room in the seventh with three runs, the Lakers rallied to score twice courtesy of two Poland errors, but fell short.

Greely 14, Lakers 2: Greely jumped out to a 7-0 lead after two innings, taking advantage of six walks, a hit batsmen, two hits and two errors.

LR finally erased the zero on the scoreboard in the fifth inning as Haley Fernald and Ali Sawyer each walked, and later scored on a Dessi Berry hit.

Other players with hits were Jackie Morse (double), Brooke Harriman and Savannah Silke (2).

JV action Lakers 13, Fryeburg 5: Savannah Silke, Arianna Libby and Dessi Berry each had two hits to lead the Lakers over the Raiders.

LR plated five runs in the first and added three runs in the second and fifth innings.

Freshman pitcher Ellery Hunt fired four scoreless innings before the Raiders plated a run in the fifth, three in the sixth and one in the seventh. She struck out seven.

Lakers 11, Poland 8: Jordan Weese had two hits and scored two runs to lead the Lakers past the Knights.

The Lakers scored two or more runs in each inning of the five-frame game.

Melody Millett bashed a

Luke Porter

(Continued from Page 1B) weather, sunflower seeds and the individual challenge each season brings.

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

Keeping my weight back in my batting stance.

Q. Why is teamwork important? Teamwork makes the dream work Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you? My dad was my coach for many years and he taught me everything I know, and has made me into the person/ player I am today.

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

Calm, cool, collected, 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? I will remember how much fun I had playing high school sports and I will always remember when I broke my arm in football. It didn’t feel too good.

KEEPING THE EAGLES AT BAY — Lake Region goalie Maddie Nelson made 11 saves against Erskine Academy.

(Photo courtesy of Dena Dunn) RBI double. Players with hits in the hurdles and finished included Delaney Meserve with a PR of 8 seconds in the 3200 meters. and Savannah Silke.

Ben Johnson also had a Ellery Hunt picked up the pitching win, allowing eight perfect day notching PRs hits while striking out eight. in all three of his throwLakers 6, Poland 2: Ellery ing events. His best effort Hunt allowed just four hits may have been the 2-foot and struck out three as the PR in the shot put, although Lakers erased an early 2-0 he equaled that 2-foot PR deficit to down the Knights. improvement in the discus.

Dakota Stover had a solid Maddie Rock went 3-for3 with a double and Ellery return to action by making Hunt was 2-for-3 to lead the provisional state marks in the Lakder attack. Other play- 400 meters and long jump. ers with hits were Savannah He won the long jump with a Silke, Haley Fernald and leap of 19 feet, 0 inches.

The boys placed fifth out Brooke Harriman. of the six-school meet.

TRACK & FIELD Girls: The girls, led A sunny day with not much wind helped several by Sam DeSouza and the athletes produce personal Chadwick sisters, scored a records (PRs) and qualifying few more points than the boys and placed third in marks for states.

Boys: Leading the way the meet. Sam finished secwas Travis Corson and his ond in all three throwing perfect day of four PRs over events. Impressive to Coach a variety of disciplines. He Snow, aside from her PR in opened with a PR 4x800m the shot put, is that she lost to split, then was LR’s top boy three different girls in those in the javelin (a PR by 8 events. feet). He ran a 4-second PR LAKE REGION, Page 4B

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A hike to Hermit Falls

Turkey season

Spring turkey season started on Monday, May 1, throughout the state. Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW) biologists believe that hunters are in for a successful season.

“With a dry spring last year, and a relatively average winter throughout the state, we are seeing good numbers of turkeys in nearly all areas of the state,” said IFW wildlife biologist Kelsey Sullivan.

Maine is quickly becoming known as a destination for turkey hunters, as hunters from 44 states and six different Canadian provinces hunted turkeys in Maine last year. The majority of out-of-state hunters came from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

Last year’s dry spring provided nearly ideal nesting conditions, which meant higher hatching and survival rates for poults according to Sullivan.

That should translate into hunters seeing multiple birds.

Last year, over 16,000 hunters pursued turkeys in Maine.

“It also seems that the timTURKEY, Page 12B

Senior Rambles Hiking Trips & Tips

by Allen Crabtree from the Forest Service Basin Campground just off Maine Route 113 through Evans Notch. In the winter, the road to the campground is not plowed so it is an additional 0.5 miles to the trailhead, but still an easy hike. There is winter parking where Route 113 and the Basin Campground roads meet.

“New England Waterfalls: A Guide to More Than 400 Cascades and Waterfalls” classifies Hermit Falls as a seasonal waterfall and recommends that the best time to visit is during the spring snowmelt season while flows in Basin Brook are highest, or after a good-sized rainstorm that swells the flow in the brook. The guide cheerlessly advises: “In low-water, the falls turns into a powerless slide down dark wet rock.” It continues with this less-thanencouraging advice: “Do not go out of your way to visit the falls, unless, of course, you are a waterfall fanatic. Rather, check out Hermit Falls if you happen to be vacationing at the campground, or if you are visiting other nearby waterfalls.

The falls may not be spectacular enough to visit on their own, but it makes a fine addition to other local attractions.”

I’ve hiked into Hermit Falls in the fall and in the dead of winter, and have found the trip and the falls well worth the effort despite what the waterfall guide says. The Basin Trail goes right by Hermit Falls and leaves the parking lot at Basin Pond and follows the south shore of the pond with minor

ups and downs, crossing several small brooks. From the west end of the pond, the trail winds through mixed hardwoods (beech, maple, ash) on old logging roads, crosses Basin Brook and another brook (the second one over a foot bridge) and reaches the Hermit Falls Loop trail at about 1.3 miles from the trailhead. The Hermit Falls Loop Trail leaves to the left and takes you to the bottom of the falls in about 10 minutes of walking. The loop trail then climbs steeply up the ravine to the top of the falls, and from here you can turn right and return to the trailhead or turn left on the Basin Trail towards Basin Cliffs. The trail is marked with yellow blazes, but not very well. Close attention is required to avoid wandering off on one of the many side trails.

I wish I could tell you how Hermit Falls got its name, but I have combed every reference I have on the origins of White Mountain features, early White Mountain trail guides, local histories, waterfalls of New England, even the internet without success. Other than stark statistics on the falls, I don’t have a clue who the hermit was, when he or she lived, and how the waterfall came to be named. There are some large boulders near the top of the falls, on the eastern side of Basin Brook, and perhaps someone thought this would have been a handy place for a hermit to build a shelter and live — but that is just conjec-

Denmark Mountain Hikers at Basin Pond on a winter hike. (Photo by Allen Crabtree) ture.

In the meantime, the Evans Notch road is open now for the three seasons of springsummer-fall, so take a trip and a hike to enjoy Hermit Falls.

Hermit Falls in Carroll County, Chatham, N.H. Difficulty – Easy Trail distance – 1.3 miles to the falls Hiking time – 45 minutes to the falls Elevation – 730 feet Vertical gain – 60 feet Coordinates – 44° 16’ 44”N 71° 02’ 19” W Topographic Map – USGS Wild River 7.5-minute quad

Directions to the trailhead: Follow Maine Route 113 from Fryeburg north into Evans Notch. Continue north about 2.1 miles from the parking area for the Baldface Trails to the Forest Service sign for the Basin Campground. Turn left (west) and keep straight for 0.5 miles to the parking area for Basin Pond on the right (do not continue straight into the Basin Forest Campground).

The Forest Service parking lot at Basin Pond requires a daily parking fee of $3, or display your parking permit on the dash of your car. The lot is large and will hold a number

of cars.

The Basin Trail sign is at the left (south) of the parking lot. ME113 is closed in the winter by the Forest Service 0.1 miles north of the Basin Campground road, and when the campground is closed in the fall there is another gate across the campground road.

These gates will block traffic into the Basin Pond parking lot from roughly November through late March every year.

In the winter, parking is at the campground gate and hikers will need to add another 0.5 miles to get to the Basin Pond trailhead.

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The hikes in Evans Notch are some of my favorites, and I believe the hikes rival some of the more popular climbs from Crawford Notch and Pinkham Notch.

Maine Route 113, the road through Evans Notch, is closed in winter, however, so most of the climbs there are really “three-season” climbs, and trailheads can be accessed only when the snows of winter have released their grip on the road and it is opened to cars in the spring.

A few of the hikes on the south end of Evans Notch can be accessed in winter or summer, and I’d like to recommend an easy, short hike into Hermit Falls. It is a pretty 30-foot horsetail waterfall in a remote mountain ravine surrounded by moss (Wikipedia defines a Horsetail waterfall as one where the descending water maintains good contact with bedrock most of the time).

The falls are located on Basin Brook about halfway up the slope of Ragged Jacket Mountain (2,462 feet) in the Baldface-Royce range near the North Chatham/Beans Purchase town border. The hike is only 1.3 miles in the summer

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Former Laker named top player

Former Lake Region softball player Nicole Marucci, of Naples, was selected Player of the Week by the Association of Division III Independents for the week ending April 16, 2017.

A member of the University of Maine at Presque Isle soft-

ball team, Nicole is hitting .411 with 37 hits, 8 doubles, 4 triples and 4 homeruns, including a grandslam. She has collected 29 RBI, scored 35 runs and stole 5 bases in helping the Owls to a 21–11 mark. Nicole has a .722 slugging and a .900 field percent-

age (she plays both third base and outfield).

A junior majoring in Athletic Training, Nicole batted .636 (7-for-11) with a home run, six RBI and five runs as the Owls went 3–1 during the week she was cited for the honor. Nicole went 3-for-3

with four RBI and a home run in the Owls 5–4 win over SUNY Canton on Friday. She concluded the week by going 4-for-6 with four runs and two RBI in the Owls sweep of Lyndon State on Saturday.

Nicole is the daughter of Debbie and Pete Marucci.

(Continued from Page 1B) “We feel this is Olivia’s event and she could be a force if she continues to work hard,” McDonald added. “One of our captains, Olivia is becoming the athlete we knew she could be.”

Alanceiah Waiters is strong in so many events, she finished fourth in the 800m, came right back and ran a fast 200m, and then ran a very nice leg on the 4x400 relay.

“This girl has talent across the board. A very bright future for this young lady,” Coach McDonald noted.

Gwen Boros had a fantastic opening meet. She was second in the 100 and the 200, both with provisional marks and a first in the long jump, with a new personal record of 16-feet 6.25-inches. Only a freshman, Gwen defeated the indoor state champ by four inches. A huge day with much more to come from this young lady.

“We feel her best event may be the 400m. Gwen has huge talent and we are just seeing the early stages of what could be a fantastic high school career for this young lady,” Coach McDonald said.

Boys: Seth Johnston is coming into his own as he keeps improving in the 400m. He finished fifth at the meet and is on the right path to experience success in this event, as well as others.

Elijah Howe ran a very nice two-mile, coming home in fifth place. Only a freshman, Elijah could see huge improvement if he continues to work hard.

Christian Bedell is ripping it

up in the 800m dash. Christian lowered his P.R. by two seconds, met the state qualifier and is eager to break the twominute barrier. Will he do it, time will tell.

“Christian is on the right road. This young man is willing to put it on the line and break the barriers. Very refreshing to see someone work very hard and receive the success in return,” Coach McDonald said.

Next up: The Raiders travel to Lake Region on Saturday at 3 p.m.

BOYS’ LACROSSE • Lake Region: Fryeburg started off the season right with a big win against Lake Region.

FA had a little bit of a rough start to the game, but managed to pull it together and net the first goal.

“We managed to control play for most of the first half, scoring nine and only allowing two goals,” Coach Matt Haley said. “The defense had a fantastic game and our offense played very well. Yukon was solid in net, making a couple of huge saves. We scored another seven goals in the second half, giving us the 16-5 victory.

We’ve got some stuff to work on before our game Saturday against Lincoln Academy, but overall I’m happy with how the guys played.”

Goal scorers: Caleb Eklund

2, Caleb Bowles 3, Miah Schrader 3, Evan Caracciolo 3, Gunnar Gurnis 3, Josh Frye 2.

Assists: Caleb Eklund 6, Caleb Bowles 2, Miah Schrader 1, Evan Caracciolo 1, Gunnar Gurnis 1, Jared Chisari 2 and Gavin Smith 1.

• Lincoln Academy: The Raiders had another great game despite a slow start. After the first quarter, FA really picked it up and controlled the game.

“We had a hard time finding the back of the net at first, mostly because the Lincoln goalie was making a lot of great saves,” Coach Haley said.

“It took some time, but the guys figured him out and were able to score with relative ease as the game went on.”

The FA defense also seemed to struggle a little early in the game, but were quick to adjust and play with more consistency. Yukon had another strong game, doing everything he could to shut the Eagles down.

“Overall the guys had an fantastic game. When it was all said and done, we walked away with a 20-6 victory!” Coach Haley reported.

Scorers: Miah Schrader 5, Caleb Eklund 5, Evan Caracciolo 1, Caleb Bowles 3, Owen F.S. 2, Gunnar Gurnis 2, Jared Chisari 1, Caden Daigle 1.

Assists: Miah Schrader

5, Caleb Eklund 4, Evan Caracciolo 3, Jared Chisari 1, Yukon King 1.

BOYS’ TENNIS The Fryeburg boys had two tough matches last week.

On Friday, FA lost to Hebron (5-0), who played very well with many returning players from last year.

Harry Yan lost 6-4, 4-6, 8-10. Kevin Kim lost 1-6, 1-6. Henry Wang lost 1-6, 1-6.

First doubles Edwin Young and York Jiang lost 1-6, 1-6.

Second doubles Charlie Chen and Gary GAO lost 2-6, 1-6.

On Saturday, the Raiders played Kents Hill, who is the best team FA has played this year.

“Their talent and experience were in top form,” Coach Dick Valliere.

FA lost 5-0. Harry Yan 0-6, 0-6. Kevin Kim 1-6, 1-6.

Henry Wang 1-6, 1-6. First doubles Edwin Young and Gary GAO 0-6, 1-6. Second doubles Charlie Chen And Jack Liu 1-6, 0-6.

“This young, inexperienced team is trying its hardest to win games and build confidence,” Coach Valliere said. “We are certainly looking forward to winning ways with no lack of positive attitudes.”

Team reports created via information provided by coaches.

(Continued from Page 2B) “It is very rare to have someone so strong in all three throwing events. We are defi-

nitely blessed to have some- and Emily Colson’s two PRs one as talented and dedicat- and one SB. Emily placed in ed as Sam with us,” Coach those three events also.

Snow said. “The Chadwicks The girls placed third with are keys to our team also.”

46 points out of six schools.

Hannah had a PR in the Four other boys had above high jump and automatically average days. Tim Moore qualified for states in the high had two PRs (javelin and jump. She placed second 4x400 split). Douglas Mayo in that event and the triple had one PR (400m) and one jump. She won the long jump SB (800m); as did Cameron with her nearly 14-foot jump. Meserve (SB in 800m, PR Danica had an automat- 4x800m split) and Ethan ic state mark in the 300m Chadwick (SB in 400m, PR hurdles (fourth place) and a in high jump). provisional mark in the sprint Up next: Saturday, May hurdles (third place). Both 6 at home at 3 p.m. Coach were seasonal bests (SBs). Snow is in need of volunteers She also finished second in to assist with the meet. Please the long jump. send him a note if you are Other notables on the day interested in helping at an for the girls were Maraia event. No experience necNason’s two SBs and one PR essary. E-mail: mark.snow@ in her three throwing events lakeregionschools.org

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Owl outfielder/third baseman Nicole Marucci

TOP OF THE PODIUM, champ Henry McCarthy.

National champs

It was a very good ski season for Freddy and Henry McCarthy of Sebago. They both won national championships!

Freddy is a junior majoring in Business and Entrepreneurship at Sierra Nevada College, and this year he won the USCSA (US Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association) SBX (Snowboard Cross) title at the collegiate Nationals held at Mt. Bachelor in Oregon.

He also won the giant slalom title, and the Rail Jam title.

He came in second in slopestyle. With all of that, Freddy also earned the Overall Individual Men’s Snowboard Title for USCSA for 2017.

Earlier in the year, the Sierra Nevada College snowboard coach resigned, so Freddy was named by the school as the on-snow Snowboard Coach for the season. He had a very young team, as 10 seniors graduated off the team last year.

His wins in the events allowed his team to earn a team podium for each event.

Younger brother, Henry, 16, is a junior at Gould Academy and on the competitive snowboard team. Henry went to his first USASA National Championship at Copper Mountain in Colorado early last month. Henry missed his entire season last year with an injury, but came back strong this year and won the USASA SBX title for the Junior Men (ages 16–17).

Based on Henry’s performance at USASA Nationals, he received an invitation to “Project Gold Camp” at Mt. Hood, where he will train with the U.S. Snowboard team, along with other top performers from this season. Camp is from June 11– 21.

Freddy and Henry are the sons of Beth and David McCarthy.

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Classifieds

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

CHALMERS INSURANCE &

REAL ESTATE

Part of the Chalmers Group

100 Main Street, Bridgton, ME 04009 Phone: 207-647-3311 Fax: 207-647-3003 www.chalmers-ins.com

LOCAL TENNIS COURT — contractor looking to add full and part-time team players. 452-2279. tf17

CARPENTER — Camp Skylemar in Naples is in search of maintenance worker with carpentry skills to join our committed team. Full or part-time, now through fall season. Experience required; must be able to lift loads, climb ladders, etc. Competitive salary plus meals. For more information, call Rich at 207-232-1979, or apply online at www.skyelmar. com 2t18

RETAIL SALES STAFF Looking for outgoing, dedicated retail sales staff to join us in our expanding business in Bridgton, Maine. Year-round position. Previous retail experience a must. Chocolate discount for employees!

Send letter and resume or employment history including prior experience and references. Fax to 603-687-8979 or e-mail at BCH@BavarianChocolateHaus.com

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SECURITY GUARD — needed for night and day shifts in Naples.

Muts have excellent references, reliable transportation, be committed and responsible. Competitive salary plus meals. For more information, call Rich at 207-232-1979, or apply online at www.skyelmar. com 2t18

HELP WANTED

Public Works

Head Cook

needed at Camp Newfound in Harrison, Maine — Aug. 7–26, 2017. Room and Board included (if needed). Experience expected in Cooking, Budgeting, Managing and Ordering.

Servsafe Certification will be required prior to start date (we can help with this). 6–7 days per week/3 meals per day.

Cooking for all ages, approx. 100–150 people per meal. Will have a support staff of 4–5 kitchen workers. Busy, fast-paced, fun, beautiful summer environment. www.newfound-owatonna.com or info@newfound-owatonna.com

CAMP & CANOE RENTAL

Call 207-540-4979 for information.

3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

SEASONAL POSITION VACANCY at Salmon Point Campground The Town of Bridgton is accepting applications for a part-time maintenance position at its Salmon Point Campground. The position starts immediately, and is for up to 25 hours weekly and includes weekends. The position will end in October 2017. Application forms are available on the Town’s website, www.Bridgtonmaine.org, as well as at the Town Office during regular business hours. Deadline for all applications will be until filled. The Town of Bridgton is an equal opportunity employer.

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Robert Morse, Campground Manager

Part-Time/Per Diem Position

BRIDGTON TRANSFER STATION

Seeking Direct Support Professionals for Residential Supports

The Town of Bridgton is currently accepting applications for a Transfer Station Laborer who can assist in the daily disposal operations at the Transfer Station. Actual work times and assignments will be made by the Transfer Station Manager, as needed. This is a part-time per diem position, paid hourly.

Individuals interested are encouraged to submit an application to the Town Manager, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009, by 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Job applications and a job description are available on the Town of Bridgton website at www.bridgtonmaine.org or at the Bridgton Town Office.

The Town of Bridgton is an equal opportunity employer.

(Experience Preferred, but will train the right candidate)

An attractive benefits package is offered to all qualifying candidates and starting wage is $10.00 per hour.

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Please call the Bridgton office at 647-8244 to request an application, or pick up an application at the Bridgton office at 119 Sandy Creek Road.

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DRIVERS Class A CDL - Local Dedicated Water Tanker Drivers

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We Are Looking For ASE Certified Techs

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Hourly and flat rate positions available. We want team players who are looking to grow and advance with a fastmoving company. No franchise experience necessary.

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All candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license, and possess basic computer skills.

• Clean Working Environment • Paid Vacations • Paid Training • Health and Dental Insurance

Larry Fox, Public Works Commissioner

The agency is seeking caring, creative and energetic team members to provide services to adults with severe cognitive and physical disabilities in our residential settings. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with personal care, facilitating activities and community involvement, documentation, and promoting life skill development.

You can apply in person Walk into our Windham office, Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or online at www.bonneystaffing.com

BONNEY is an EOE

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Morrison Center – Good Neighbors

940 Roosevelt Trail Windham, ME 04062 207.892.2286 www.bonneystaffing.com

The Town of Lovell is hiring a Seasonal/Full-time Public Works position, mainly maintaining the Town’s cemeteries and ballfield. Applications are available at the Town Office from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, Saturday 9 – 11 a.m. All Applications need to be in by 4 p.m., May 8, 2017.

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• Office Receptionist

Light Industrial/Laborers • Administration • Medical CNC Milling – Soldering/Electrical assembly Sales/Customer service Part-time

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TOWN OF LOVELL

• Canoe Shuttle Drivers

Bonney Staffing Center, Inc. has openings in the Norway, Bridgton, Naples, Windham, Gray, Standish and Gorham areas!

Applying with us could have you starting work tomorrow!!!

FIREWOOD — Seasoned or green. Soft wood for campfires, WORK WANTED cedar Adirondack chairs, birdhouses and plant boxes. Also ODD JOBS — By the hour, day, rowboat w/oars and electric motor. week or job. Power washing, light Call Wendell Scribner, 583-4202. trucking. Free estimates. Call 627- 10t17 4649. 3t18x $5 FOR TATTERED — U.S. SPRING CLEANUP — Leaves, Flag when purchasing new U.S. brush, total tree removal, limb-cut- Flag 3’x5’ or larger. Maine Flag ting, brush removal, lot clearing, & Banner, Windham, 893-0339. bark mulch installation, trucking tf46 and more. Call 595-8321. 4t18x FOR SALE — Collection of LOOKING FOR HOUSES/ — carnival chalkware figures, wall Camps to paint. 29 years experi- plaques, string holders, banks. Call ence, fully insured, free estimates. before Sat., May 6 to see items in Dirigo Custom Painting, 743- Maine. Call 781-775-1759. 1t18x 9889. 8t16x GREEN FIREWOOD — Cut, FOR SALE split and delivered. $200 a cord.

12t17x THREE 8’x6’ floating — Call 207-515-0779. docks; one 6’x6’ floating dock. All LOVELL — 4 adjoining cemetery interlock with hardware. $2,000 or plots in #4 Cemetery in Lovell. best offer. Pleae call 978-922-7748 $2,500. 318-4147.

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3t16x GOT WOOD — Ready to burn DRIED FIREWOOD — Dried October 2016. $250 a cord. Cut, twelve months. Selling seasoned split and delivered locally. Call hardwood year-round. One 647-8146. tf21 cord $240, half cord $140. Call 207-595-5029; 207-583-4113.

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• Camp and Canoe Maintenance

40+ Current Job Openings

RED’S FIREWOOD — Cut, split and delivered. Any amounts.

Call 615-6342 for details. tf18

Contact the Store at (603) 356-0249.

Applications are being accepted for Summer, Full-time & Part-time Positions

PART-TIME BARTENDER — Will train. 3+ nights. American Legion Post 155, Naples. 693-6285. tf16

TREE WORKERS WANTED — Experience a plus. Must have valid driver’s license. Apply online at www.Q-Team.com/employment-application tf11

FOR SALE

Looking for PART-TIME MANAGER and ASSOCIATES in North Conway, N.H. Hourly wage plus commission.

Rt. 160, Brownfield Bridge, Brownfield, Maine 04010 207-452-2500 www.riverruncanoe.com

HANDYMAN NEEDED — Adaptable, prefer retired person good with handy-work. $12 per hour. Call 207-415-9166. tf18

HELP WANTED

CHICO’S OUTLET HIRING…

HELP WANTED — Anticipated and current employment opportunities Maine School Administrative District 72, Fryeburg, Me. Posted on our website: www. msad72.org tf5

ON EAGLES WINGS — is looking for an experienced massage therapist who can do hot HELP WANTED rocks. Call Ann 207-415-9166.

FOOD SERVICE helpers — tf18 and dishwashers needed for Camp BABYSITTER — from 3:30 Encore-Coda in Sweden, Maine. p.m.-7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Full time. Mid-June through mid- Thursdays in my Bridgton home August. Contact Ellen Donohue- for two 10-year-olds and one Saltman at 617-325-1541 or el- 3-year-old. Pay to be discussed. len@encore-coda.com tf16 References required. Call 595BROOKS FAMILY CHILDCARE 9512. 1t18x — in Casco is hiring. Applicants must have early childhood experience and training, including CPR and first-aid. Please e-mail resume to brooksfamilychildcarellc@yahoo.com 3t18x

COTTAGE CLEANING — Saturdays throughout Lake Region.

Work in teams. We provide equipment, supplies, training. $12.50/hr. + mileage. 655-2711.

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MAINTENANCE STAFF ­— Loyalty, physical stamina and experience with basic carpentry, plumbing, lawn care, etc. are some of the traits Camp Skylemar looks for when adding to our maintenance team. Must be able to climb ladders, carry loads and do whatever it takes. Background check required. Competitive salary, three meals daily and warm, family atmosphere. For more information, call Rich at 207-232-1979, or apply online at www.skyelmar.com 2t18

BRIDGTON

DRIVERS — Impressive weekly pay. Monthly bonuses. Medical/ Dental/Vision. Guaranteed home every weekend. Excellent equipment w/APUs. 1 year CDL-A. 855-842-8498. 2t17x

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HOUSEKEEPER — Full-time opening for responsible housekeeper to join our dedicated crew at Camp Skylemar in Naples. Routine cleaning/janitorial of seasonal buildings. Competitive salary plus overtime throughout the summer for one with a “can-do” attitude with good references. Meals provided. For more information, call Rich at 207-232-1979, or apply online at www.skyelmar.com 2t18

HOUSEKEEPERS NEEDED — Seasonal housekeepers needed for private girls summer camp in Harrison. Responsibilities will include helping returning staff with cleaning all cabins and bunks to open camp and close camp; housekeeping and laundry duties throughout the summer; and assist as needed. Must have reliable transportation. Some weekend hours required. Begin early May. $12.50 per hour. Please apply online at www.pinecliffe.com or call 207-595-0027 to schedule an interview. tf16

HELP WANTED

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Discriminatory Advertising under the Fair Housing Act

ASSISTANT CHEF — needed to join the Camp Skylemar family, located in Naples, June 1-August 31.

Chef will be responsible for individual meals for about 15 children on special diets, plus baking, general prep/cleanup. We serve three quality meals daily for 300, thanks to a talented kitchen staff of 10. We seek an experienced, hardworking, intelligent, mild-mannered chef with good references to join our amazing team. Apply online at www.skylemar.com, e-mail info@ skylemar.com or call 207-2321979. 2t18

HELP WANTED

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SIGN-ON BONUS $2,500 POSITIONS LOCATED IN SOUTH PORTLAND, ME Calling all Class – A CDL Drivers! Looking for a career, not just a job?

Are you looking for a company to grow and plant roots with?

If so, join the A. Duie Pyle Family today! You’ll be glad you did!

– Be paid while training (1st 8 weeks is guaranteed $1250/wk while learning and training) – Please note that Sign–On Bonus of $2,500 is for startup only!

– Guarantees will reconcile on a quarterly basis and driver must work all shifts * Day Shift 1st year guaranteed W-2 of $65k * Night Shift 1st year guaranteed W-2 of $67k Requirements include: Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement, Minimum 1-Year Liquid Tanker Trailer Experience, Available to work day, night and weekend hours.

Required Experience for Tanker Training Program: 12 full months of verified semi-trailer driving experience (within most recent 16 months); Achieved this driving experience at no more than two jobs; Zero moving violations in the past 36 months.

For more information, visit: http://www.driveforpyle.com/hiringevent/ Or call us at 844-DRV-PYLE EOE/Disabled/Veteran 1T18CD

Basic Function: To provide computer hardware/software installations, configuration, maintenance, training, and support for all information systems in the organization.

Responsibilities of Systems Administrator: • Responsible for handling end-user support requests (Help Desk).

• Support LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.

• Administer servers, desktop computers, printers, VoIP phones, smartphones, software deployment, enterprise applications, security updates and patches.

• Some hardware/software purchasing.

• Maintain network and system security.

• Maintains documentation for all IT systems and procedures.

• Trains staff/users on hardware, software, and enterprise applications.

• Maintains current knowledge levels on existing products and/ or acquires knowledge on merging technology and products.

• Assist in the implementation and completion of projects.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Training/Experience • Degree or certification in Computer Science or equivalent preferred. 1-2 years IT Systems Administration experience preferred.

Interested candidates, please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: Dale Heon, Chief Financial Officer Northern Human Services 87 Washington Street Conway, NH 03818 This position requires a valid driver’s license, proof of adequate auto insurance and completion of driver’s, criminal and background records checks. Northern Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Provider, and Employer.

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Classified advertising is sold in this space at the rate of $3.50 for 20 words or less and 15¢ a word over 20. All ads are payable in advance.

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

Classified display is sold at $6.50 per column inch. Classified advertisers must furnish written copy.

The Bridgton News assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertisements other than to reprint that part of any advertisement in which a typographical error occurs. Advertisers will please notify the business office promptly of any errors that may occur, phone 207-647-2851.

HELP WANTED

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CLASSIFIED DISPLAY ADS Deadline: Friday 4:00 p.m.

CLASSIFIED LINE ADS Deadline: Monday 5:00 p.m.

May 4, 2017, The Bridgton News, Page 5B

Classifieds

Opinions

Page 6B, The Bridgton News, May 4, 2017

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

Most parts 2 days. Good used cars.

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

BRIDGTON — Duplex, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, washer & dryer. $900 month w/oil heat included, plus security & references, other utilities not included. No pets.

Available May 1st. Call 207-7871115. 4t15x

Canoe Rental Company SEASONAL HELP WANTED End of May to Mid-October DRIVING AND DELIVERING CANOES, GENERAL MAINTENANCE. MUST HAVE CLEAN DRIVING RECORD. WEEKENDS A MUST. Apply at Saco River Canoe & Kayak, 1009 Main Street, Fryeburg Maine, or call 207-935-2369.

E-mail us at info@sacorivercanoe.com TF18CD

TOWN OF CASCO Shoreland Zoning Assistant

The Town of Casco is seeking a qualified individual to fill a parttime Shoreland Zoning Assistant position. This person would assist the Code Enforcement Officer with identification of violations and education of property owners and contractors regarding local ordinances and state laws pertaining specifically to Shoreland Zoning.

Anyone wishing to fill out an application may pick one up at the Town Office, 635 Meadow Road, Casco, Maine 04015. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is chosen.

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CHUCK’S MAINTENANCE — If you need anything cleaned up or cleaned out, my trailer is 6’ by 10’. Call 743-9889.

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BRIDGTON — Large 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment in beautiful Queen Ann Victorian.

Large modern kitchen, private master hallway entrance, hardwood floors with mahogany woodwork, off-street parking, large yard, wrap-around porch. No utilities included. $950 month plus security deposit. Call 625-8812.

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

FMI, go to our website www. harvesthills.org for details or call 935-4358, ext. 21. tf44

HEAP HAULERS — Towing service. Cash paid for junk cars.

BRIDGTON — 2-bedroom apart- Call 655-5963. tf12 ment, hardwood floors, propane DENMARK HOUSE PAINTING heat, large kitchen, deck, river, walk to town, first floor of duplex, — Since 1980. Interior and no pets, year lease, off-street park- exterior painting. Free estimates. ing. $825/month plus utilities. Call Call John Mathews 452-2781. tf40 207-939-3747. tf10 WANTED

BRIDGTON — Rooms for rent. $125 per week furnished with Internet. Call Ben at 207-894-8303. tf9

YARD SALES

YARD SALE — Sun., May 7, 9am-2pm, Old N Sebago Schoolhouse, 878 Sebago Rd. Antique bureaus, furniture, glassware, china, kitchenware, lg. collection of carnival chalkware, records, upright piano, lamp shades, misc interesting stuff.

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ATTENTION

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Classified line ads are now posted on our website at NO EXTRA HIGHLAND LAKE — Bridg- CHARGE! www.bridgton.com ton. Waterfront lot with building permit. Asking $89,900. Call Good Deed Realty. 207-650-3454.

E-mail: bobtripp@gooddeedrealty. com tf48

BUSINESS SERVICES

Dependable, Hard Workers Wanted!

Busy landscape/mowing company working in Bridgton, Harrison and Naples area wants experienced workers who are familiar with running power equipment and can back up a truck and trailer. Duties include everything from mowing/trimming to new landscape installations and maintenance.

Good license, reliable transportation, and non-smoking environment preferred. We will pay well for experienced help. Also willing to train the right people. Please respond with references, work history and contact information.

LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER — Mobile Feline Fix It Wagon, cats $70-$85. Dogs at Conway clinic starting at $100. NH and Maine income qualified plans.

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

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~ HELP WANTED ~ Now accepting applications for part-time employment.

Buying and Offering US Coins Gold & Silver Bullion TFCD

Providing superior elder care.

Please call 207-647-2149.

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BUSINESS SERVICES

FRYEBURG/NH LINE — 1-bedroom efficiency apartment.

Heat, cable and Internet included.

No pets. $795 a month plus security and references. Call 207-4151444. 3t16x

CASCO — Rooms for rent. $125 per week furnished with Internet and laundry onsite. Call Tommy at 207-595-4946. tf9

HELP WANTED

Please call: 452-2989

FOR RENT

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To The Editor: I am responding to Paul Pinkham’s letter in reference to the economic development director for Bridgton. Yes, I am for a short time more of a “board member.” I am presently ending a term as a Planning Board Alternate, not as a member of the Board of Selectmen. This does not stop me from exercising my constitutional right of Free Speech.

When I am attending a Planning Board meeting, my personal opinion of the subject at hand is not important. What is important is how the current subject the Planning Board is considering will affect the town. In other circumstances, I am allowed my opinion and can express it anywhere I choose as long as I am not discussing Planning Board business. Further, as a resident, homeowner and taxpayer, it is incumbent on me to express my feelings and opinions on any subject that impacts Bridgton. Mr. Pinkham has exercised his constitutional right to Free Speech and so, also, will I. I usually do not attend the Board of Selectmen meetings.

However, I do view the taped broadcasts, frequently several times. I viewed the treatment given the economic development director candidate and was appalled. This person had traveled to Bridgton to attend this meeting. She was

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invited to speak and expressed her delight at being here. After that, with no discussion, a vote was taken and the decision was to deny her the post. I have no argument with that vote. What appalled me was that there was no apparent consideration for the applicant. Why? Both the town and applicant were entitled to the courtesy of an explanation. The one given of “not a good fit” is very vague. It is my hope that if any other courageous applicant applies for this position, they are treated with more respect. As to the subject of ethics, that vote came so fast, that I wondered if that vote was a “done deal” before the meeting. And, I said so.

It makes perfect sense that the Board of Selectmen consider large weighty matters such as expansion of wastewater treatment, affordable housing (do you know that at least 52% of our yearround residents live under the poverty line?), infrastructure, finance, etc. Since Mr. Pinkham has brought up the subject, I do have a vision, “no hidden agenda,” for the town. Some of what I see is small, some maybe too big.

There are empty lots around town that could have parks, playgrounds, benches, and, maybe checkerboard top tables, where people could spend a nice day playing checkers, chess or do any other activity outdoors. After all, Bridgton has long winters and a short summer season.

We have wonderful beaches.

But, that short summer season impacts activities there.

Can you imagine spending a lovely day at the beach in January? For those long LETTERS, Page 7B

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Small World

by Henry Precht BN Columnist

Friends, Romans, Populists

This column is not about President Trump’s first 100 days.

Sorry. It is not about our failing healthcare, taxation and immigration systems and the flailing, failing attempts to rescue them. No, none of the above. Readers with jobs or other time-consuming interests will not be asked to stop and immerse themselves in the gaucheries of our chief executive.

What’s left to write about you ask? Growing up in the South?

The arrival of spring? No and no. I’ve been thinking — or trying to — about how we govern ourselves. Going back to the origins of our modern system of rule in Roman days. Then it was that every citizen had his (“her” didn’t have much to say yet) patron, going all the way up to the emperor. The emperor would be patron to those in the top rank who in turn would act as patrons to those below them. And so on down to the lowest wine merchant.

The duties of a patron were critical to the functioning of society. He took the side of his particular people in disputes inside and outside the community, and vice versa. Duty, loyalty, and the long-term survival and wellbeing of the state were the primary virtues. Over the centuries the ideal of patrons evolved into the modern civil service. Where it works, it resembles the classic model; where it fails, corruption has entered in. The rule of law has been violated. We can see its absence quite clearly in others — only dimly in our own regime.

(A personal, not entirely germane bit of personal history: when the Reagan administration replaced the Carter people they lopped off the top layers of the State Department. I suddenly saw that my career was over [until the next revolution came along] for I was without patrons, defenders, and benefactors up above. Time to move on. Maybe like a Roman senator going to retirement on Capri.) But let’s go back to the foibles of modern rule.

There has been an outcry of late over the number of senior government positions left unfilled so far: vacancies for judges, ambassadors, assistant secretaries (but not generals and admirals — the military has a way of taking care of its own). That means the ranks of presidential advisers will not be properly vetted by the Senate. It means the principal officers in the departments and agencies must look outside the realm of appointees for technical advice and guidance. Enter the lobbyists, hired to promote the products and views of their benefactors. Or listen to the kinfolk, or to old friends with brilliant ideas or to whom debts are owed.

It’s not just here in the United States that we see the breakdown of the governing systems crafted over centuries of evolution and revolution. Populism it is sometimes labeled as a distrust of elites; hatred or fear of foreign migrants or ethnic and religious groups; a distrust of international institutions like the European Union or the United Nations; an overriding concern with your own misfortunes while ignoring the bigger context affecting others.

And so we have Marine Le Pen seeking to weaken the EU-France connection and stem the flow of refugees — even though France was a founding member of the EU and has contributed, through bad policies over the years, to the creation of refugees. Or take Hungary, rejecting refugees from the Middle East, forgetting that many, many Hungarians begged refuge from the West after a failed uprising against the Soviets in 1956. And Britain voting to leave the EU while seeking to block Scotland’s move for independence.

You fit Mr. Trump into this newly forming polity. I have vowed not to do so (at least not today).

Populism, in my view, deserves a fair hearing, and its complaints merit a balanced reaction. Too often the views of the little guy are manipulated for the benefit of the big fellows. Slick, persuasive ads distort the real interests of the populists. How? Through the expenditure of vast sums of money. And don’t doubt it — those vast sums are given to buy something of vast value.

Corruption, the Romans would call it.

Getting a handle on that swamp of corruption, as Mr. Trump promised, is the chief task of government. Think the billionaire appointees from Wall Street are up to it?

Henry Precht is a retired Foreign Service Officer.

Letters

(Continued from Page 6B) winter days, how about making the ice rink a gathering place and actually ice skate there? There has been talk in the past of investing in a recreation building to compliment and expand the great programs offered by the recreation department and at the Bridgton Community

Center. How about including an indoor swimming pool as part of this plan? Something along the lines of a YMCA? I know, this is a big project, but could pay off in the long run.

Attracting business is always a big topic in governmental circles. We could take one of those empty buildings at the Pondicherry Square end of Main Street and turn it into a business incubator. Give budding entrepreneurs with few resources a place where they

AT THE BORDER — Bob Casimiro of Bridgton recently returned from his ninth trip to the southwestern border with Mexico. Casimiro is seen here squinting into the afternoon sun in front of the border fence at Naco, Ariz., 100 miles southeast of Tucson, Ariz.

Democrat Marxists closeted

It was worse than I thought. The Roman Catholic Church was being undermined by Marxists further back than I ever imagined. I knew there were Jesuits and other priests holding official positions in the Marxist Sandinista government of Nicaragua during the 1970s, but I thought they were anomalous. Now I’m learning that a majority in the Jesuit order believe Marxism and Christianity have more commonalities than differences.

For decades, Marxist Catholic priests and bishops had to stay in the closet, just as Marxist Democrats in the U.S. government did, but Marxists in the Catholic Church came out first — during the 1970s, as near as I can tell. They were led

by Jesuits who had for centuries been the most conservative of priestly orders. By the seventies, however, they’d become the furthest left. Marxists in the Democrat Party are still closeted, though Bernie Sanders got closest to opening the door and stepping out by declaring himself a socialist. The enormous support he received last year indicates that like-minded Democrat rank and file are becoming the majority of that party.

Bernie Sanders came close to the presidency in 2016. Had he won, he’d have replaced the more deeply-closeted Barack Obama. He lost the nomination, however, to Hillary Clinton, who chose as her running mate Virginia Senator Tim Kaine.

He was nearly elected vice president — a heartbeat away from the presidency. Kaine was educated by the Jesuits. He’s

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also a true believer in Marxist “Liberation Theology” under which Jesuits justify making revolution alongside Marxist guerrillas in the jungles of Central America and elsewhere.

One Jesuit, James Francis Carney, SJ was born and raised in Chicago but was killed while fighting with Marxist revolutionaries in Honduras. “We Christian-Marxists have to fight side-by-side in Central America with the Marxists who do not believe in God,” Carney wrote, “in order to form a new socialist society… To be a Christian is to be a revolutionary.”

If you google his name, you’ll find nothing but adulatory posts about him from other Jesuits and Catholics in general.

Tim Kaine sought out and spent an evening with Father James Carney before he was killed.

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Vanity Fair’s Writers on Writers is a recently published book in a series by the publisher of the popular Vanity Fair magazine. “Literature runs in Vanity Fair’s Vein,” reads the Introduction.

The book is edited by the magazine’s chief editor, Gradon Carter. VF has been around since 1914 and went on a hiatus during the Depression years. It was relaunched in 1983 with the promise of publishing the best writers of the day. The bar was set high and VF subsequently took home its share of National Magazine Awards.

This new collection covers 43 essays from the past 33 years. The essays consist of VF’s published writers commenting on the lives of their favorite writers on various topics that have influenced them over the years. VF has focused on the making of classic books, the craft of writing, and explaining the life and work of various authors and notables of the publishing world.

Included in the collection is Nobelist Toni Morrison

writing on critic John Leonard and the highly opinionated Christopher Hitchens admiring Dorothy Parker and her life.

In the chapter titled Behind the Best-Sellers, the essayists have either spent time with writers or express their admiration for them and their body of work.

There are also surprising and tragic revelations such as the downfall of Truman Capote after the major success of his magnum opus, In Cold Blood, the extraordinary “nonfiction”

could get advice, use facilities they could not be able to afford, and make important contacts. Bridgton has many large cottage industries. With town support, these enterprising business people could help each other expand their contacts and help make Bridgton a destination location. It has been said about Bridgton that “I get my business done as fast as possible and get out of there because there is nothing there.” We could change that.

for people to come downtown in the evenings.

Also, the Town Hall would be a wonderful place to let our dancing enthusiasts come and square, clog, line and ballroom dance a couple of times a month. And, our kids could have a place for their tribal exercises.

Let us invite some entrepreneur to open a coffee house that would be open in the evenings, where we could read an out-of-town newspaper,

There is a very large, talented artistic and musical community here. Do we tap into that?

Not really. How about taking our nicely renovated Town Hall and invite those artists and musicians to present art shows and concerts a couple of times a month, year round.

During the summer, we have Community Band concerts in the gazebo once a week. This is an under-utilized resource.

An additional summer concert series would provide a reason

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national magazines, actually have coffee and a cookie or socialize with a neighbor we might otherwise not meet in a setting that is not a bar environment. No objection to bars, but not everyone drinks and where is a nondrinker to go to in our community?

During the streetscape workings, let us put a lot of benches along Main Street, where people sit down, they stay, socialize and spend LETTERS, Page 8B

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(Continued from Page 7B) money. Could that work?

Highland and Shorey Parks have four picnic tables between them, maybe add a few more?

Some of those benches and checker-top tables could be put there, too. Bridgton could show us her bubbling, exciting side.

It has been argued that

developers, many of whom are not from Bridgton, would do a better job for the town. Maybe so, but, they are working for their personal profit. An economic development director would be working for the benefit of the town and with a wider vision. An economic development director would have an overview of activities in the town and be able to maintain a focus and direction for the town.

No, I am not a native Mainer,

and I am a recent immigrant to Bridgton. My reasons for moving here had nothing to do with the town. But, upon my arrival here, I chose to become involved in and contribute to my new community. I hope my experience from living in other communities, large and small, and having been involved in the political scene there, brings a perspective of what has been successful in other places to the conversation, that will benefit the community I am

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happy to now call “home.”

Mr. Pinkham, you mentioned working for the town. I have just ended a term as a Planning Board alternate, and have worked on several committees.

My decision to end my service on the Planning Board was caused by personal concerns.

By the way, I was not worried about losing. I was worried about winning. I do not plan to end service to Bridgton, just scale it down. I hope that the “posse” you make sound so sinister will continue to allow me to work with them for the benefit of Bridgton.

Mr. Pinkham, you have said that we should work for the town. Are you planning to work shoulder-toshoulder with your talented wife, Catherine, who is also a Planning Board alternate member and works on several committees, present and past, giving Bridgton your knowledge and expertise? Or will you content yourself with taking pot shots at me?

Phyllis S. Roth, Homeowner and taxpayer Bridgton

Mystified

To The Editor: After inquiry, no one has come forward. Who is the kind person who repaired my mailbox after it was hit by the Sweden snowplow?

Anne Hommes Sweden

Spare the rod

To The Editor: I write in response to the Tom Mclaughlin’s column suggesting that children deserve to be hit, or worse.

People are not for hitting.

Period. Adult-to-adult hitting is assault; with a child, it is “discipline”?

If our goal in raising children is to have them use intelligence, compassion, and reasoning to become capable of self-control, then that behavior must be modeled. To see adults using their superior strength and power to rule by fear is a form of bullying. Parents and teachers possess tremendous power to make a child’s life miserable or happy. They can humiliate children, or affirm them with kindness. We all want to be loved, respected, and understood. Little children, and all of us, become tired, hungry, and thirsty. Misbehavior in children (and adults!) might be caused by something that simple.

Henry James said three things are really important in life: 1 — Be kind. 2 — Be kind. 3 — Be kind.

Janet Darlington — retired teacher, mother of four, grandmother of ten South Casco

Faded truth

To The Editor: If you are stopped at the red light in Fryeburg on the way to North Conway and look up to your left you will see the following inscription at the top of the Key Bank building: Saving Is A Greater Art Than Earning.

Good advice, for sure, and something I have tried to live by. If you also look at the base of the building, at the cornerstone, you will see the dates 1905/1922. An old fading building, with fading principles and ideals, and an idea whose abandonment led to the scandalous abuse and failure of our Student Loan program. ’Nuf said.

Bob Casimiro Bridgton

Teaching our kids

To The Editor: First Amendment vs.

Progressive Dogma Amendment I to the U.S. Constitution: Congress shall make no law respecting an ESTABLISHMENT of religion, or PROHIBITING the free exercise thereof; or ABRIDGING the freedom of speech, or of the press; LETTERS, Page 10B

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sociate the concept of evil from the individual man and woman and to place it instead within a societal framework.”

The evil in that “societal framework” is capitalism — as practiced in Central America and elsewhere under the leadership of the United States. That’s what Jesuits fight now. On page 57 of The Jesuits, Martin describes the nexus of Liberation Theology and Marxist-Leninism, in part, thusly: “Hell became the capitalist system. The American president, leader of the greatest capitalist country, became the Great Satan.”

In 2013, the conservative Pope Benedict XVI resigned and was replaced by Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope.

Martin sometimes called the Jesuits the pope’s “rapid deployment force.” That’s apt, as he explained when describing former soldier St. Ignatius of Loyola’s purpose in founding the Society of Jesus, as the Jesuits are called officially, back in the 1500s. They were like soldiers, only they were fighting intellectually and morally, not physically. Each member had to undergo a rigorous educational training regimen so as to be ready to match up with the sharpest theologians, scientists, philosophers, politicians and government officials the world over.

For centuries they engaged in intellectual combat with anti-Christian leaders in Enlightenment Europe and more than held their own.

For more than four hundred years, Jesuits took the usual vows other priests did as well as an additional vow of total obedience to the pope himself, whoever he might be and whatever he might order.

Under conservative Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI, Jesuits chafed against their orders. What will happen under Pope Francis — one of their own?

Remarks from Father Arturo Sosa Abascal, the new Jesuit Superior-General, are making big waves. He claims we cannot know what Jesus actually said because there were no tape recorders two thousand years ago. The gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John cannot be taken literally, and “Doctrine is a word that I don’t like very much. It brings with it the image of the hardness of stone,” he said. “Instead, the human reality is much more nuanced. It is never black or white. It is in continual development.”

What Jesuit leader Abascal says about the gospels is much like what Democrats claim about our Constitution: There are no absolutes. They mean whatever you want them to mean.

Tom McLaughlin of Lovell is a retired middle school U.S. History teacher.

May 4, 2017, The Bridgton News, Page 9B PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF CASCO • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board of the Town of Casco will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 8, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., in the Casco Community Center, 940 Meadow Road, regarding the proposed AMENDMENT TO

AND EXTENSION OF CONTRACT ZONING AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE TOWN OF CASCO, P&K SAND AND GRAVEL, INC. and CBJ PROPERTIES, INC., FOR THE RIGHT TO EXCAVATE AND PROCESS LOAM,

COMMON BORROW, GRAVEL AND ROCK AT THE HEATH QUARRY PROPERTY, CASCO, MAINE. CONDITIONS OF SAID CONTRACT ZONE are to extend the Contract Zoning

Agreement for a ten-year period and to delineate the property owned by CBJ PROPERTIES, INC., and leased by P&K Sand and Gravel, Inc. The form of said Contract Zone Agreement and its’ Exhibits are attached hereto.

AMENDMENT TO AND EXTENSION OF CONTRACT ZONING AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE TOWN OF CASCO, P&K SAND AND GRAVEL, INC., AND CBJ PROPERTIES, INC., FOR THE RIGHT TO EXCAVATE AND PROCESS LOAM, COMMON BORROW, GRAVEL AND ROCK AT THE HEATH QUARRY PROPERTY CASCO, MAINE The Amendment to and Extension of Contract Zoning Agreement is made this _________________day of _______________, by and among the Town of Casco, a municipal corporation, located in Cumberland County, State of Maine (hereinafter “Casco”), P&K Sand & Gravel, Inc., a Maine corporation located in Naples, Maine (hereinafter “P & K ”), and CBJ Properties, Inc., a Maine corporation located in Naples, Maine (hereinafter “CBJ”).

WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the Parties entered into a Contract Zoning Agreement on November 20, 1997, (hereinafter the “Agreement”), which Agreement provided for the excavation and processing of loam, common borrow, gravel and rock on property owned by CBJ Properties, Inc.; and

(g) Each of the following activities shall require Planning Board review and approval: 1. Central mineral processing sites which shall include the following activities: screening, crushing, and stockpiling.

2. Excavation of any individual area of excavation where the total excavated area of that site exceeds 2 acres.

3. Excavation of any individual area of excavation within 100 feet of any abutter’s property line.

4. Excavation of any individual area of excavation within 25 feet of any wetland. (h) That prior to opening any new area for mineral extraction purposes a wetland report and mapping shall be completed for all surrounding land within 150 feet of the area subject to disturbance as part of the mineral extraction use. All wetlands must be evaluated by a wetland specialist with accredited certification in the field of identifying wetland functions and soil limits.

WHEREAS, the Agreement provided for the operation of the Property for an initial period of twenty years and provided for ten-year extensions, provided that there were no significant changes to P& K’s operations on the Property and P&K’s operations on the Property continue to comply with all State and 4. Annual Report. P&K shall provide to the CEO local laws, statutes, rules, regulations, codes, ordian annual report setting forth the estimated area nances and orders; and and volume of materials processed or removed from the site. This report shall be accompanied by WHEREAS, the Parties entered into an Amendment sketch plans with sufficient detail to allow the to the Agreement, dated June 19, 1999, which amended CEO to determine where work has occurred durthe area made subject to the original Agreement (hereing the prior year. These reports shall be submitinafter the “Property”), and affirming all of the other ted no later than December 31 of each year. existing provisions of the Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Parties now seek to extend the 5. Enforcement. Any violation of the terms of the Agreement, as extended and amended, shall be Agreement, as amended on June 19, 1999, for an initial subject to enforcement under the provisions of 10-year period, subject to the terms of the original 30-A M.R.S.A. Section 4452.

Agreement and certain amendments set forth herein; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of 6. Continuation of Other Terms. Except as expressly extended and amended herein, the terms of the Casco, pursuant to 30-A M.R.S.A. Section 4352(8), original Agreement, as amended by the June 19, and after notice and hearing and due deliberation 1999 Amendment, shall remain in full force and thereon, recommended the Extension and Amendment effect. of the Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Town of Casco, by and through its Town Meeting held on _________________, 2017, has determined that said Extension and Amendment of the Agreement will be pursuant to and consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan and has authorized the execution of this Extended and Amended Agreement;

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties caused this Agreement to be signed as of the date and year written above.

P&K SAND AND GRAVEL, INC. Witness: BY: ____________________________ C. Bruce Plummer, Its President

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises made by each party to the other, the CBJ PROPERTIES, INC. parties covenant and agree as follows: Witness: BY: ____________________________ C. Bruce Plummer, Its President 1. P&K shall be authorized to continue to operate the Property under the terms of the Agreement, as amended herein, for an additional ten-year period, TOWN OF CASCO with said period to commence upon the date of exe- Witness: BY: ____________________________ cution of this Extended and Amended Agreement, David P. Morton, Its Town Manager but in no event later than _______________.

2. A Plan of the Property subject to this Extended STATE OF MAINE and Amended Agreement is attached as Exhibit A CUMBERLAND, ss. ____________________, 2017 Personally appeared before me the above named hereto.

David P. Morton, in his capacity as Town Manager for 3. Section 2 of the Agreement, Special Matters, is the Town of Casco, and acknowledged the foregoing hereby amended to read as follows: instrument to be his free act and deed and the free act (a) Minimum setbacks for excavation and/or dis- and deed of the Town of Casco. turbed areas. Twenty-five (25) feet from any __________________________________ abutter’s property line, 25 feet from any wetNotary Public/Attorney at Law lands, 130 feet from any wetland of special Print name significance, 130 feet from any town desSTATE OF MAINE ignated stream, and 250 feet from any lake.

CUMBERLAND, ss. ____________________, 2017 (b) For the purposes of this agreement, a “wetland” shall be as defined in the 1987 U. S. Personally appeared before me the above named C. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Bruce Plummer, duly authorized Director of said CBJ Properties, Inc., and acknowledged the foregoing Manual. instrument to be his free act and deed and the free act (c) For the purposes of this Extended and Amended and deed of CBJ Properties, Inc. Agreement, “abutter’s property line” shall be __________________________________ any boundary line between land owned by CBJ Notary Public/Attorney at Law Properties, Inc., and leased by P&K and land Print name owned by other people or entities. (d) For the purposes of this Extended and Amend- STATE OF MAINE ment Agreement, a “wetland of special signifi- CUMBERLAND, ss. ____________________, 2017 cance” shall be as defined in the Town of Casco Personally appeared before me the above named C. Bruce Plummer, duly authorized President of said P& Zoning Ordinance (revised June 10, 2015).

K Sand and Gravel, Inc., and acknowledged the fore(e) The Casco Code Enforcement Officer (heregoing instrument to be his free act and deed and the inafter the “CEO”) shall approve each profree act and deed of CBJ Properties, Inc. posed individual area of excavation on the __________________________________ Property upon finding all of the following conNotary Public/Attorney at Law ditions are met and maintained: Print name 1. Each individual area of excavation consists of less than 2 acres of total excavated area; 2. There is a minimum of 100 feet undisturbed distance between the edge of the individual area of excavation and any abutter’s property line; 3. There is a minimum of 25 feet undisturbed distance between the edge of any individual area of excavation and the upland edge of any wetland; 4. The total area of individual areas of excavation open in each year shall not exceed 6 acres; and 5. There shall be a minimum 100-foot undisturbed separation between individual areas of excavation.

The CEO shall have the authority to require Casco Planning Board Site Plan Review approval of any individual area of excavation. (f) The CEO shall approve the location of small movable screens for loam and gravel processing at sites other than the central processing site upon finding that all of the following conditions are met and maintained: 1. There is a minimum of 100 feet of undisturbed area between the proposed screen site and any abutter’s property line; and 2. There is a minimum of 25 feet between proposed screen site and any wetland.

The CEO shall have the authority to require Casco Planning Board Site Plan Review approval of any area of excavation.

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Letters

or the right of the people PEACEABLY toASSEMBLE, and to PETITION the GOVERNMENT for a redress of grievances (emphasis mine).

Progressive dogma attacks all parts of the first Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

For instance: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” Does anyone see a wall described, suggested, or implied in either clause? All kinds of Progressive legislators and jurists say that there is a wall of separation between Church and State even though there is no reference to any kind of a wall in the Constitution. The theoretical wall of separation that keeps the American people from mentioning God or having any reminder of God in a public place. Now I don’t know about you, but I think that prohibiting the presence of God in the public square is a violation of the “free exercise” clause. Most of the abuse of the “free exercise” clause is being done by lawyers and judges who ought to know better. Judges adjudicate not legislate. Lawyers should not suborn judges with legal trickery. “…or abridging the freedom of speech…” It seems that our universities have forgotten that with rights come responsibilities. For instance, the right to free speech has the concomitant responsibility to not use your freedom of speech to deny others their right to free speech, e.g., shouting down an opposing opinion. This curtailment of free speech is not protected by the Constitution. Look up the definition of “abridge” — it includes curtailment of free speech. Read the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and remember

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that rights have responsibilities. Stop being so damn irresponsible. “…or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government…” Don’t the words “peaceably” and “petition” drive this clause of the First Amendment? Do the words “riot,” “violence,” and “destruction of property” appear anywhere in the First Amendment? They do not! So therefore, persons engaged in rioting, violence, or destruction of property are not protected by the Constitution.

They should be arrested and prosecuted.

School officials should be held accountable for the proper application of the Constitution in general and the First Amendment in particular Given that the rights protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution have concomitant responsibilities to protect the rights of others, the responsibility falls on the academies and academics to lead the way to teach our youth about their responsibilities as well as their rights of free speech and freedom of assembly. The real irony in this fiasco is that as the cost of education goes up, the level of real education goes down.

How about if the educators start teaching our kids that freedom is not free; rights come with responsibilities; the constitution is not a living document; and God is welcome in the public square. Anything else is progressive propaganda.

Jock MacGregor Sebago

party in Washington, D.C., who stands out as a profile in courage, as Americans’ race toward inevitable catastrophe continues to gather momentum.

If the federal government doesn’t soon reform our numerous entitlement programs, we will soon find ourselves in a debt crisis that will shake the nation to its very core.

According to the Congressional Budget Office, in 2008, federal debt was 39 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product. In the summer of 2016, it was 75 percent of the G.D.P. If, as likely, no changes are made, it is projected to be 86 percent of the G.D.P. in 2026, and by 2046, it will be at 141% of the G.D.P. — an all-time high.

Social S e c u r i t y, Medicare, and Medicaid are on pace at their present supersonic rate of growth to overwhelm the entire federal budget.

These major entitlement programs, together with interest on the debt, are driving 85 percent of the projected growth in government spending over the next decade. Obamacare further adds to the problem, increasing new entitlement spending by nearly $2 trillion in just 10 years.

The long-term unfunded obligations in the nation’s major entitlement programs look like Damocles’ sword over America’s economy.

Demographic and economic factors will combine to drive spending in Medicare, Medicaid (including Obamacare), and Social Security to heights we never could have imagined just a few short years ago. The major entitlements and interest on the debt are on track to devour all tax revenues in less than 20 To The Editor: One would be hard- years.

Without changes, every pressed to find a politician, from either major political farthing of taxes collected by the federal government

Financial carnage must end

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will fund entitlements, the drivers of our own debt, and the interest on the debt driven by entitlements. No money for infrastructure, welfare for the truly needy, or unemployment for those displaced by the alwayschanging economy.

Most of us, on the conservative side of the ledger, believe that President Trump’s ideas on growing the economy, shedding tons of thousands of job-killing regulations, lowering the onerous tax burden and, in general, getting government off our backs wherever possible will go a long way toward getting America back on track after eight excruciatingly long years of financial and moral carnage included on us by Barack Obama and the totally out-of-touch and corrupt Democratic machine led by Pelosi and cronies.

One area that we feel President Trump should express more concern about is the skyrocketing national debt of $20 trillion and growing exponentially. If not soon reined in, the debt is going to eventually decimate the nation’s standard of living and actually place America’s very survival at risk.

Everyone knows that Obamacare is a financial disaster of epic proportions that will take America down financially if politicians from both parties don’t soon set down, drop their open warfare against each other, and try to solve the issue of how we can assure that everyone that needs healthcare can receive it without devastating our economy.

We elect politicians to tackle America’s many major problems. Yet, most of them are only interested in growing their own power and trashing the other guys at every opportunity.

Robert M. Howe Jr. Bridgton

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To The Editor: How well would a book

by Ivanka Trump-Kushner entitled How I Became the First Woman President of the United States sell in 2017?

Considering her family’s prior success in TV productions, perhaps this subject would do better as a title for a new latenight TV soap opera series.

Imagine how much generations of Americans might learn about the presidential election of 2016 and events following Donald Trump’s inauguration.

I began to watch Donald’s candidacy more closely after having read a biographical piece about his youth and upbringing in a reputable magazine. We should remember his approach to running a corporation was firmly ingrained in him by his father.

Evidently, no thought was ever taken whether or not he was uniquely suited for the role.

The comparison between the prepping of Queen Elizabeth by her ailing father to that received by Donald Trump may illustrate my point. It was never privately (or publically) acknowledged that either of them could desire (or be better suited to) any other line of work. Great Britain has benefited greatly because Elizabeth happened to be well suited and comfortable with the whole roster of her responsibilities.

Donald may not have had a clue how else he might earn a living in a more comfortable and still profitable occupation.

Therefore, he has become a most talented con artist, tattle tale, snitch, turncoat, liar, and whistle blower.

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Most Americans know very little about symptoms of two increasingly common mental disorders. There are several types of personality disorders and even more is now known about ADHD. Donald Trump has clearly identifiable symptoms of both these brain disorders. Little was known about these conditions when he was a child/adolescent, so not much would have been available even if treatment were sought. Lack of information and long-running stigma surrounding mental health issues can still deter people from seeking treatment as adults.

Subjecting Donald Trump to endless ridicule is classically prejudicial and the type of behavior that has lead many bullied children to commit suicide. It does not improve our current national dilemma or correct brain malfunction.

If he had been appointed as a CEO who proved to not be up to the tasks assigned, he could be relieved of the position, perhaps given tasks he could do better, or maybe eventually fired. The folks responsible for his progress throughout the election process and eventual inauguration need to step up and accept responsibility for continuing to allow his dangerous behavior to threaten our national security.

I have compassion for him and his family, but I have little sympathy for those who could declare him unfit who continue to risk our wellbeing by leaving him in office until their personal political agenda priorities have been accomplished. My sympathy to previously uninformed Trump supporters and shame on the majority of career members of Congress from both parties who continue to ignore the plight of the majority of American citizens while protecting their own nest eggs.

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Writers on Writers — A Review

(Continued from Page 7B) novel about the brutal murder of a Kansas City farm family, which brought Capote international fame, sudden wealth, and many accolades. Capote, a popular toast-of-the-town celebrity of the New York literary scene ended his life tragically after writing a fictive account of the lifestyles of his contemporaries. It resulted in lawsuits and destroyed his career and reputation and Capote fell into alcoholism and drugs. His failed health caused a writer’s block and, ultimately, his death.

Holocaust survivor Primo Levi authored Survival in Auschwitz and became an international spokesman on the horrors of imprisonment during those war years. Levi could not escape the memories and kept writing his accounts including The Reawakening and The Periodic Table. At the peak of his popularity, Levi committed suicide. He had explained that suicide was not uncommon among Holocaust survivors. This is one of the more tragic and poignant essays in this collection.

There are several “rags to riches” accounts from writers who found sudden fame. Grace Metalious was a housewife with three children living in a ramshackle cottage and spent time writing stories on her typewriter. After numerous rejections from publishers she still didn’t give up. One of her manuscripts about the small New Hampshire town of Gilmanton caught the eye of an editor who insisted that it should be published. The book was published in 1955 and created a major scandal at the time. “Peyton Place” was the pseudonym for Gilmanton used in the book, which described the hushedup scandals of this “respectable” American small town. The New Hampshire press savaged the book along with Metalious

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ACROSS 1. ____ of cookies 6. Accident 9. Art ____ 13. Greeting from Don Ho 14. Gone by 15. One who needs a muzzle 16. Sign of bad news 17. Hula dancer’s ornament 18. Chopin’s composition 19. *Little Women’s mother 21. *Mrs. Borden’s stepdaughter 23. R in rpm 24. Sign of a saint 25. 1960s British subculture 28. Sub station 30. Lay to rest 35. War god in Norse mythology 37. Standard 39. Shinbone 40. Staff note 41. Abdominal exercise 43. Cashier’s call 44. Wisdom tooth, e.g.

46. Location 47. Singing club 48. In any way whatsoever 50. *BÈbÈ’s mother 52. Dog tags 53. Highlands hillside 55. Rub the wrong way 57. *Queen Elizabeth I’s mother 60. *Anderson Cooper’s mother 63. Load carrier 64. *Queen Mother Elizabeth’s afternoon drink 66. *”Mamma Mia!” mother 68. Be 69. Snowmobile runner 70. Furnish with a fund 71. Benign lump 72. Thus far 73. Israeli statesman Moshe DOWN 1. Ovine cry 2. Reunion attendee 3. Roman robe

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and, as a result, Peyton Place became a national sensation and was the number one bestseller the first week it landed in bookstores. A major movie was made of the book and it won nine Academy Awards (it was filmed in Camden, Maine). It also became the first television mini-series and launched the careers of Ryan O’Neill and Mia Farrow. Metalious became a wealthy media star of the time but, sadly, she passed away in 1963 at the age of 39.

The essays in Writers on Writers are absorbing, revelatory, uplifting, and sometimes tragic. Other writers covered in the collection include Tom Wolfe, Anne Tyler, Jack Kerouac, Ernest Hemingway, Dominic Dunne, James Patterson, and other contemporary authors.

This volume is a feast of “writers on writers” commentary and a book I’ll certainly go back to from time to time.

Bridgton resident Peter Bollen writes an occasional column for The Bridgton News dedicated to books and authors including reviews and news of the book trade. He welcomes comments and suggestions and can be reached at pdboll@ roadrunner.com 4. Trill like a bird 5. Injured 6. “____ and hearty” 7. Hoariness 8. Southern chicken stew 9. Flighty one 10. Red carpet purse 11. Surrender territory 12. Miner’s bounty 15. Byzantine Empire coin 20. Not odds 22. Choler 24. Broadcaster’s item for sale 25. *Big ____, Martin Lawrence’s character 26. Theater in ancient Greece 27. Indistinctly 29. *TV mom of Meg, Chris and Stewie 31. Sound of a bell 32. Plural of obelus 33. Like some greens 34. *Mrs. ____, a “boy’s

best friend” 36. Russell Crowe’s 2014 role 38. Remote control option 42. State of danger 45. Redford or De Niro 49. Like dry humor 51. What river did to bank 54. On pins and needles 56. Swedish money 57. Square-looking 58. Singer “on the dock of the bay” 59. For fear that 60. Gallop or trot 61. Hoosier State’s capital, for short 62. Dwarf buffalo 63. “Law & Order” character 65. Augment 67. Barley bristle

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Continuations

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Come hear ‘Blue Skies — A Choral Celebration’

NORTH BRIDGTON — Come hear the Lake Region Community Chorus (LRCC) as they celebrate spring through joyful song at their fifth annual Spring Concert: Blue Skies — A Choral Celebration. A wide variety of musical styles will be showcased including selections by Vivaldi, Irving Berlin, William L. Dawson, Cat Stevens, The Beatles, and more.

Two concerts are scheduled for Friday, May 19, at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, May 21 at 3 p.m. in the Twitchell Chapel at Bridgton Academy in North Bridgton. The concerts are free and open to all — donations are graciously accepted to help cover operating costs.

Jan Jukkola, Susan

The Lake Region Community Chorus at their 2016 spring concert.

Stockwell, and Dan Allen and Nancy Capone accompany Wiltjer and Mark Priola, as direct the LRCC, and Carolyn the group. The group welcomes well as Zachary Gray on trumStanhope, Sara-Sue Schreiber, back percussionists Rusty pet, and violinist Alex Ricks.

Sam Schuth, Ann Stepp, and Linda McVety will join Alex Ricks to accompany selections

Turkey hunt underway

(Continued from Page 3B) ing of the season is nearly ideal. We are hearing lots of gobbling activities, and seeing a lot of males strutting,” said Sullivan, who added that he thought turkeys would be very responsive to calling.

Wild turkeys are a wildlife success story in Maine.

Once gone completely from Maine landscapes, they are now a familiar sight in all of Maine’s 16 counties, thanks to a reintroduction and management plan started in the 1970s by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

“Maine has some excellent turkey hunting, and hunters throughout New England and beyond are realizing that,” said Sullivan. “Success rates are very good, the birds are lightly hunted compared to other states, and you can hunt turkeys throughout the state.”

With a valid Maine big game or small game hunting license, turkey hunters can purchase a wild turkey permit for just $20 for both residents and nonresidents. This permit allows turkey hunters to take up to two bearded wild turkeys in the spring, and an additional

two turkeys in the fall. Legal hunting hours for turkey hunting stretch from a half hour before sunrise and a half hour after sunset. The spring season runs from May 1 until June 3.

For more information on hunting season dates, times, licenses and bag limits, please refer to the hunting lawbook or visit www.mefishwildlife.com IFW strongly encourages all turkey hunters to reach out to landowners before hunting. Please remember to ask first before accessing private land, and respect any and all requests of the landowners.

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Lyme disease and awareness

To The Editor: Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is caused by the bite of an infected deer tick. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month in the State of Maine, and the Public Health Education Corps at the Maine CDC wants to remind you of the importance of daily

from Vivaldi’s Gloria.

The LRCC is made up of volunteers and is extremely grateful for the help and support received from local businesses, patrons, and enthu-

siastic audiences. The chorus would especially like to thank Bridgton Academy for providing them with a wonderful rehearsal space and concert venue.

tick checks and other prevention methods.

Lyme disease is treatable and most individuals recover completely with proper drugs.

However, the easiest way to avoid the disease is to be “tick smart” by: 1 — Using caution in tickinfested areas.

2 — Wearing protective clothing.

3 — Using EPA-approved repellent.

4 — Performing daily tick checks after outdoor activity.

A tick must be attached for a minimum of 24 hours before the infection can be passed on, which further stresses the need for prompt and proper

tick removal. If you are bitten by a tick, or work in a known tick habitat, watch for symptoms for up to 30 days.

Symptoms include a “bull’seye” rash, fever, headache, fatigue, and muscle/joint pain.

Lyme disease is not the only disease that can be carried by deer ticks in Maine.

Anaplasmosis and babesiosis are two other tick-borne infections found in Maine and the number of reported cases in 2016 continued to rise.

Please visit www.maine. gov/lyme for more information and to learn about our events throughout May. Catie Peranzi Bridgton