May 11, 2023

Office to switch to 4-day work week

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer

Starting July 1, Bridgton will join a growing list of Maine municipalities opting to use a four-day work week.

The town office will be open to the public from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Currently, the office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Office staff will work until 5:30 p.m., reaching the 40-hour mark. The change

affects full-time, non-union employees (10 hourly employees and 10 salaried employees).

Town Manager Robert Peabody recommended the change after reviewing the latest employee satisfaction survey (conducted in November) which workers highly rated work schedule and life balance as top priorities. Peabody also researched the number of Maine towns

that have switched to a four-day work week, and found 21 close its offices on Fridays — with the exception of South Berwick, which closes its office on Monday. Neighboring Naples and Fryeburg have also gone to the four-day work week. Naples offers office hours from 9 a.m. to noon on the first and last Saturdays of the month until Columbus Day.

“Early research seems to

affirm there is a positive correlation between short work weeks and improved worker productivity,” according to a Paychex Study. “The Henley School reported 64% of businesses saw increases in employee productivity and overall job satisfaction; 70% of employees felt less stressed while on the job; and 62% of employees took fewer days off.” The plan includes some variations:

Friday is Hawley’s sendoff

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer

NAPLES — Ever since Naples Town Manager John Hawley submitted his resignation letter almost two months ago, people have been telling him how much

they will miss him being town manager.

Folks will have the opportunity to say good-bye to Hawley one last time. A public event, Hawley’s resignation party, has been organized. The gathering

Meet the Candidates

3 seek Sebago Board seats

SEBAGO — Some years, the number of people interested in seeking public office is plentiful.

2023 in Sebago, the number of candidates on the ballot is meager.

Three — Scott Douglas, Philip Lowe and Alan Tabor — seek two threeyear seats on the Board of Selectmen.

Donelle Allen and Richard M. Bianculli Jr. seek re-election to the Sebago School Committee.

Allen is the lone candidate for the Budget Committee — there are two vacancies.

Write-ins will be needed for a five-year Sebago Cemetery Trustee post, and a seven-year Dr. Joseph Fitch Potter Trustee position.

Absentee ballots are now available through the Town of Sebago website. The municipal election and Sebago School Budget Validation Vote takes place on June 6.

The Spaulding Memorial Library’s Meet the Candidates program has provided the following profiles (questions were sent to all candidates). Answers presented alphabetically:

Board of Selectmen

• Scott S. Douglas, seeking re-election

Age: 45

Family information: I was born and raised here in Sebago. My parents were Philip (Steve) Douglas and Ruth A. Douglas, who both passed away last year. I am married to Lisa Douglas and have a son, Matthew Douglas and two stepdaughters, Nicole Shier and Ashley Hutchins.

Work/community/civic

experience: I am currently on the Board of Selectmen and previously served a one-year term before stepping down to the Public Works Director position in 2020. I have many years working and volunteering in my hometown of Sebago. I became an employee of the Public Works Department as a laborer when I was 16. I have done volunteer work for many of the town’s nonprofit organizations, such

will take place at Freedom Café from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, which is officially Hawley’s last day.

Hawley was reluctant to make a big deal out of his departure.

“While I am humbled and appreciative, events such as this make me uneasy in general. While I understand that folks want to show their appreciation for my services, my tenure here hasn’t been that long, and I feel that I didn’t do anything that deserved a significant send-off,” he said.

“It does however warm my heart that this has been put together, and it will be a good opportunity to say goodbye. I had only asked to have a luncheon with my staff, which we did, and I was more than happy with that smaller-scale event,” he said.

Hawley’s new job — as the operations manager for the Regional School Unit (RSU) 16 — is his old job. The position is the one he previously held before

accepting the offer from the Town of Naples about five years ago.

Most people take some time off between switching jobs. Hawley will have only this weekend off.

“I am starting my next job first thing on Monday morning,” he said. “I already had a couple of vacations planned in June and July, and the school district is willing to honor those. So I agreed to start right off in exchange.”

His last week on the job could be summed up as “hectic,” especially with several staff changes occurring all at once.

“My last week has been quite hectic. I have been trying to tie up loose ends and finish up small details to allow for a smooth transition for the interim manager. I have also been doing a lot of training with the new administrative assistant,” he said.

To top it off, it is on the cusp of the busiest time for the town hall.

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• The Rec Department will remain open 5 days per week, using staggered shifts to cover necessary tasks and oversight during the week. The Rec Director (Gary Colello) will be off on Fridays, while the Deputy Rec Director (Leslie Hayes) will be off on Mondays.

• The Public Service Director (David Madsen) will continue to follow the Public Works schedule with reduced daily hours for the

winter (7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week) and summer transition to a 4-day week at 9.5 hours per day with Friday’s off. Peabody noted some department heads, such as the Fire and Police chiefs, are on call 24/7, and if a problem occurs on a Friday, they will be on the job. Select Board member Ken Murphy supported the initiative, noting where he

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Final stretch for Comp Plan

By Dawn De Busk Staff

Writer

CASCO — About a year into the process of re-doing the Casco Comprehensive Plan, some residents requested to be more involved.

In fact, a group of four people asked to be appointed as new members to the existing Casco Comp Plan Steering Committee.

The request came up as an agenda item during the Casco Board of Selectmen meeting on April 18.

In the end, the selectmen preferred not to add any members to a committee that only has a few months’ worth of work left.

In fact, the motion

was not to make any new appointments to the comp plan steering committee. The vote was 4-0-1 with Chairman Robert MacDonald recusing himself.

“Anyone can be big voice. It is a public process,” MacDonald said as he made the motion.

Since that meeting — which occurred less than a month ago — the steering committee has held a meeting that drew more people than in the past. Additionally, changes have been incorporated into the comp plan document, which can be viewed on the town’s website, according to committee member Rae-Anne

Nguyen.

The invitation to become more involved in the process was heard and accepted.

“The number of community members who attended the May 1 meeting was more than had attended previous regular meetings. The committee is enthusiastic about additional public participation and dialogue,” Nguyen said. “The committee met on May 1. We had community members who attended and asked some questions and provided feedback.”

“We made some changes after the initial public reading, to prepare the ‘Public Hearing Draft,’ which is available now. No further

changes will be made until the committee prepares the final draft for warrant,” she said.

In order to meet the deadlines for holding a Special Town Meeting on July 12, the document must be signed as a warrant article by June 12. Those dates are in the future. A couple steps are on the horizon. Coming up is another open house event — that takes place this Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Casco Community Center. “The format will be a question-and-answer session, not necessarily structured in terms of timing but will be moderated/facilitat-

Casco says ‘no’ to delineators

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO

— Casco citizens like the idea of having more pedestrian-friendly areas, where neighbors could go for a stroll and families could take a bike ride — all the while feeling safe.

Casco Town Manager Anthony “Tony” Ward introduced the topic.

feedback I got was mixed.

People who were walkers enjoyed it. Everyone else despised it,” Ward said.

as SYAA, Lions’ Club and Sebago Days. I was instrumental in the creation of the town’s Memorial Park, by suggesting the idea to the board at the time. Once approved, I did the ground work for it. I got my CDL license so that I could drive any and all equipment that

Apparently, putting white posts on the white line of Route 121 was not the ideal situation being sought.

On Tuesday, several residents stepped up and said no to re-installing the delineators that were put up last fall on the edge of Meadow Road, from the Casco Town Office to Casco Village.

Installing delineators was a temporary solution that came out of the comprehensive plan process, he said. At those initial comp plan gatherings, many people expressed a concern about excessive speeding on Meadow Road as well as on other roads in town. Simultaneously, residents said they wanted places in town, where they could walk or bike next to the road while feeling safe from the passing traffic.

“One of the trials was using delineators. We did a partial installation. The

Putting delineators on the white line is one method used to encourage drivers to slow down because the road appears to be narrow.

“There is no doubt it slowed people down. There is no ifs ands or buts about

it, it did slow traffic down, which was our primary purpose,” Selectman Grant Plummer said. “I don’t know what to say to people who complain about people driving the speed limit or less.”

Resident Lynne Potter shared her thoughts.

“I think the delineators

Scott Douglas, seeking re-election to the Sebago Select Board

Phil Lowe, seeking reelection to the Sebago Select Board

Alan Tabor, candidate for the Sebago Select Board

GOOD DAY FISHING — Brian caught five to six fish (and some much larger than the one in the photo) at Highland Lake Saturday night. (Photo by Pam Ward)

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the town had, making me a more valuable employee. I have also been a member of the Sebago Fire Department most of my life and have all the accreditations and trainings needed to be able to perform all aspects of the job.

Q. Why did you decide to run for office? Town politics runs in my blood. My mother, Ruth Douglas, was a Selectman for many, many years. I have grown up with conversations about town issues, and as I got older, I too wanted to make a difference in how the town runs, keeping in mind what makes Sebago the best town to live in and raise a family.

Q. What strengths do you feel you would bring to this position? How can you help? I have a vast historic knowledge of this town. I was the Public Works Director for a few years and gained insight into the needs of the town. I learned how the budgeting process works, the needs of the town’s road maintenance, listened to the concerns of the townspeople, and did my best to keep everyone safe during the winter months.

Q. What are your ideas about your role on the Board? I recognize that I am only one vote out of five. But, I am a great resource of what has worked or not worked in the past, which would benefit the future of this town and where we are headed.

Q. Finally, how would you answer a person asking, “Why should I vote for you?” I would say that I love my town and I want to see that we head in the right direction. While making sure that we offer what the townspeople want for services, we also keep an eye on taxpayers’ dollars. I have experience in applying for funds from federal as well as state sources that have been left on the table in the past. This is “free” money that should be obtained to help offset the growing costs it takes to run our town.

• Philip Lowe, seeking re-election

Age: 72

Family information: Married. Between us, my wife and I have 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Community & civic experience: I have served the community for 16 years: 8 years on the Planning Board, 8 years on the Budget Committee, 10 years on CIP, and 6 years on the Board of Selectmen. I initiated and became the driving force that placed solar power on the roof of the salt shed. The power generated here offsets a major percentage of the power needed to run our municipality. I served as treasurer for two years on the Sebago Elementary School Withdrawal Committee. I bid out, regraded and paved the school parking lot and sidewalks project, and have served on the Operations Committee for 6 years. I have also helped with projects at the Spaulding Memorial Library, including the new slate roof, rebuilding the top of the chimney, replacing the well pump, having a new concrete floor poured in the basement, and paving the driveway.

Q. Why did you decide to run for office? I think that giving something back to the community is a good thing to do and those who do set a good example for others. I have always, and continue to, run for office simply because I

have a strong commitment to our community and those who live here. I look for ways to bring forces together to the benefit of us all. I look at life as an on-going learning experience that is more rewarding when you include others in your endeavors. Working to improve and protect our town has become first on my list, but helping others in that cause is a close second.

Q. What strengths do you feel you would bring to this position? How can you help? It’s a way of thinking, and how to best serve the community with the municipal structure. All of our boards and committees must serve our community and must work together to achieve the best possible outcome for the town. The Select Board must work to provide pathways for our other boards and committees to be as efficient and knowledgeable as possible. We must provide training and work toward the best goals possible for the future of Sebago. We must strive to set the highest standards when it comes to our relationships with other boards and committees, and most importantly, not forgetting those we represent.

As we all, as individuals, struggle to deal with the extremes of inflation, so too does the municipality. This makes every decision and every purchase the town must deal with more impactful to its residents. We must remain vigilant, and create incentives that will insure that the workers in our system are not pushed backward with regard to their financial goals. They are the heart and soul of our municipal operations and we are fortunate we have them.

Our Budget and CIP Committees have labored over a hefty increase in this town budget. They have decided not to kick the can down the road, but to address the importance of each expenditure as they come. This is responsible representation because delaying real costs, as was done in the past, only postpones the cost forward to next year, and that may be more expensive still. Thank you to them for their hard work! One of the most difficult things we must face is the increasing growth in new families to our community. We must strengthen our ordinances to protect the Sebago we all love while welcoming our new neighbors. This will be achieved by strengthening our ordinances through our new Ordinance Committee and by supporting our boards by selecting new members who share the goal of a stronger Sebago as we meet the future.

Other projects are under way, as well, and I have had a hand in their creation. The new Emergency Services building will be starting as soon as the engineering review is complete. Our new Ordinance Committee will be working to insure our ordinances guide and accept businesses that fit our community as the Comprehensive Plan intended. This year, we have budgeted for the first half of a Comprehensive Plan review. We continue to improve communications at both the Town Office and the Town Hall so all who come to meetings can hear and see the proceedings. Security improvements will provide improved safety for all who come to visit or work at our town office, town hall and fire station at Mud City. Heat pumps providing heat and cooling, will make the Town Office more comfortable year-round and the program may also help the Town Hall eating area, Public Works and EMS.

Q. What are your ideas about your role on the board or committee? We must get the most bang for the buck when it comes to value added. It’s time to save money and reduce operating costs any way we can. A new planning service will provide an accounting function that will include the proper charging of project reviewing costs to the applicants instead of to our tax payers. The goal is to make the CEO position revenue neutral. A review of all of our banking accounts has revealed that not all of our holdings were insured against a banking collapse. Bangor Savings will now provide insurance coverage for all of our accounts. This banking review has also generated an increase in interest on deposits held. This interest may soon amount to enough money to offset the entire cost of our town manager’s salary. The heat pump project will reduce our carbon foot print and save 60 to 70% on our heating cost, while providing the added comfort of air conditioning in the entire town office.

Q. Why vote for me? A vote for me will allow me to continue to fight for the best future for Sebago. I will look for every possible way to keep Sebago, Sebago. I will encourage all of our staff to give their best every day and strive to improve the services to meet the needs

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ed to ensure everyone has a chance to be heard. It is intended to be a two-hour event where people come and stay and listen to their neighbors,” Nguyen said.

“The committee is hearing various feedback regarding different parts of the plan. The Q&A session should work well to educate

and clarify any areas of misunderstanding and gather input on where things might need to be tweaked,” she said.

Less than a week after the planned Q&A session, a public hearing will be held. That part of the comp plan’s journey to becoming a warrant article takes place Thursday, 6 p.m. at the

Casco Community Center.

“The public hearing on May 18 is currently the final hearing prior to the proposed special town meeting,” Nguyen said.

“The committee will meet again on May 22 to process comments received and discuss the May 13 and May 18 events. Then, we will determine if additional

of our residents and tax payers. When you visit the town office you should be made to feel like you own the place, because you do!

Please do me three favors: The next time you go to the town office, stop long enough to say ‘thank you’ to our wonderful office employees. It means the world to them. They are working much harder for you than you know. The second thing to do is to stop any board or committee member you see and thank them for the great, often thankless job they do for us.

The third thing to do is to look around as the volunteers in our great community work tirelessly to serve our community in so many ways. They deserve thanks too.

• Alan Tabor, candidate for the Select Board, did not file answers to questions posed.

School Committee

• Donelle Allen, seeking re-election Work/community/civic experience: Volunteering is a way of life in Sebago. It’s how I was raised. Every generation in my family volunteered their time doing good works and sitting on town committees and boards. My family roots run deep in Sebago and I’m simply following in my ancestor’s footsteps. I volunteer my time as a member of the Maple Grove Grange, member and curator of the Sebago Historical Society, member, Deacon and secretary of the Sebago Center Community Church, member and president of the Ladies Church Circle, member and secretary of the Babb Cemetery Association, member of the Town of Sebago Small Cemetery Committee, and assist with keeping the Town of Sebago Cemetery Book updated with burial information.

Q. Why did you decide to run for office? I’m seeking re-election to the Sebago School Committee and the Town of Sebago Budget Committee. I have been a lifelong supporter of our school as an alumnus, daughter of long-time third grade teacher, June Allen, volunteer, member of the Friends of Sebago Elementary School, proponent of the withdrawal movement, and School Committee member. Being re-elected would enable me to continue work with the School Committee, in partnership with our new superintendent, to bring the Sebago School Department into the future.

Q. What strengths do you feel you would bring to this position? How can you help? With the exciting changes in staff in our Town Office (Town Manager, Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk), Sebago needs knowledgeable members on the Budget Committee. I have served three years on the Town’s Budget Committee, 2 years on the School Finance Committee, and numerous years on the Sebago Center Community Church Finance Committee. I’m willing and able to serve our beloved Town of Sebago. Thanks for your consideration.

• Richard M. Bianculli Jr., seeking re-election

Age: 44

Family information: My wife Sarah and I have three beautiful children (Richard 8, Evangeline 6, and Amélie 2), our dog Simone, and a flock of 17 chickens.

Work/community/civic experience: I’ve been the Neighborhood Prosecutor for the Portland Police Department for over 8 years, prosecuting all civil offenses in District Court, mediating neighborhood disputes, and acting as a liaison between our officers and the District Attorney’s Office. Our family has been active with baseball, softball, and the Sebago Historical Society. My wife and I are co-owners of Garden Gate at Haley Farm, an event venue on Convene Road. I currently serve on the Sebago Budget Committee, as well as the School Committee.

Q. Why did you decide to run for office? I’m running for School Committee because as parents and taxpayers, we are automatically invested in the future of our children. I’m encouraged by recent efforts to improve the school, the brave withdrawal from SAD 61 to keep our kids in Sebago, and the dedication of our teachers and school staff as they rise to meet every challenge presented. We are currently engaged in the search process for our next superintendent and working toward developing both After School and Summer Camp programs at Sebago Elementary. I look forward to working to working with parents and staff to develop their ideas into reality.

Q. What strengths do you feel you would bring to this position? How can you help? As an attorney that often

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Donelle Allen, seeks reelection to the Sebago School Committee

Richard M. Bianculli Jr., seeks re-election to the Sebago School Committee

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works (a grocery store), “it’s tough to find great employees,” and if the proposed schedule helps Bridgton retain its municipal staff, he is for it.

Select Board member

Bob McHatton was against the idea, feeling the town office has two purposes — one to do town business with other agencies, and two, to serve the public — taxpayers and tourists that “need to do business with the town.”

“I don’t believe in a 4-day work week,” he said. Later, he added, “My opinion has nothing to do with the performances of the employees. We have a great staff.”

Board Chair Carmen

Lone’s main concern is people having access to do

town business, be it register a vehicle or pay their taxes or license fees. Lone sees the earlier opening of the office could help those who work outside of Bridgton. Today, more business can be done online, she added.

Resident Lega Medcalf wondered if the town might consider offering later hours, such as noon to 8 p.m., which could help those who do work out of town.

Town Clerk Laurie Chadbourne pointed out that Saturday hours were tried, as well as keeping the office open later on Select Board meeting nights (since some office staff attend those proceedings). In both cases, turnout was low. Ultimately, those hours were eliminated.

When Lone asked Chadbourne how office staff

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specializes in resolving conflict and thinking outside of the box for a positive solution, my tenure on the School Committee would ensure that everyone in the community has an opportunity to be heard, that their opinions are acknowledged, and that their concerns are addressed as best as possible. Our school needs to be supported in every way possible and I will remain focused on conducting the community outreach to make that happen.

Q. What are your ideas about your role on the board or committee? My role on the School Committee is to work cooperatively with the superintendent, review committee proposals and policy decisions with the intent to provide the greatest benefit to our school, staff, teachers, and students. It is also important to reach out to the community and collect data to determine priorities and levels of interest in proposals and programs. Once these priorities have been established, we can all work toward cost-effective implementation according to the Town’s preferences.

Q. What are your some of your major concerns concerning the School Committee? Do you have possible ideas about or solutions for these? One of the biggest challenges for the School Committee going forward will be to decide how resources will be allocated for improvements at the school. The school recently completed an evaluation of the building to confirm existing systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, exterior). This will be critical as we continue to review the building envelope for adequate ventilation and consider possible improvements and/or additions. The lack of after-school care in the Town of Sebago has also focused the School Committee’s attention toward developing programming in conjunction with the town’s recreation program. A survey was conducted for parents and we are working with the Select Board on a workshop. We also look forward to improve and expand community events that bring us together on the school grounds. Our first annual Meet the Teachers BBQ was a success, along with the annual Fall Fest, Winter Solstice Lantern Walk, and graduation celebrations.

Q. Finally, how would you answer a person asking, “Why should I vote for you?” Sebago residents should vote for me because my primary concern is for the development and safety of our children. They will inherit what we leave behind. Ensuring the excellence of our community school is one of the best ways that we can give our kids the best chance to succeed as they learn and grow. Our school staff has proven that they can handle any challenge presented. We should continue to support our school staff in every way possible. Where resources allow, we can make the improvements that ensure success. Where resources are not present, we can lean on each other’s talents to make things happen, apply for grants, and think outside the box. I’m certain that everyone in town wants to support our school and tax dollars are not the only way to show that support. I’m happy to advocate for improvements that the town supports while leading the charge to organize volunteers for a community-based project.

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felt about the 4-day work week, she responded, “It is supported enthusiastically by the staff.”

“I am willing to give it a shot. If it doesn’t work out, we can go back,” Lone said. “We have an excellent crew and I’d like to give it a shot to see if it works for them

and the citizens.”

The board approved the measure 4-1 (McHatton against).

In other news:

• The Select Board unanimously voted to use “biological controls” to rid Pondicherry Park of Emerald Ash Borers. The

Maine Forest Service and Loon Echo Land Trust will oversee the process.

“Go get them,” Lone said.

• Under board comments, Lone noted she attended her first Bridgton Fire Department Awards Night and left quite impressed.

“The Fire Department is definitely a department we all appreciate but we don’t really understand that whole

unit. It’s great to see the camaraderie, and great to see young people receiving awards,” Lone said.

• The Board will hold a workshop session with Community Development Director Tori Hill on June 21 at 5 p.m. to review the Open Space Plan. At that point, the proposed plan will be completed, thus completing the consulting team’s work.

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“The busiest time of the year for the town office and staff is May through Labor Day. May and June are when a lot of the seasonal residents start to return and conduct their business,” he said. “The busiest time of year for the manager is during the budget preparation, which starts in mid-December and goes through the month of March. It is very time-consuming, and I am glad it didn’t happen during the summer months.”

Hawley will enjoy the freedom from some aspects of working for a municipality.

“I truly enjoy this type of work, but dealing with the public over the last several years has become more taxing on the staff. Something has happened to our society and culture, and there is a lack of kindness coming from people that wear and exhaust those of us just trying to do what we were hired to do,” he said. “I will not miss dealing with

the ‘court of public opinion’ and the ‘Monday morning quarterbacking,’ especially from those who have absolutely no participation in the public process.”

On the other hand, the people with whom he worked are what he will miss the most when he leaves.

“Undoubtedly, I will miss working with my team. The staff in Naples are incredibly hard-working individuals, and those who are here now and those who

have moved on all made contributions that made us a work family. It’s tough to walk away from them,” he said.

“The town will be in good hands with interim Bill Giroux. I have known Bill for a long time, and he is a well-respected and experienced manager. He has been in municipal work for a little bit longer than me and, like me, has seen it all. I feel very good about having Bill come in behind me,” he said.

Casco says ‘no’ to delineators

in the village might be a good idea because you have people crossing the street to go to church, or come over to the post office or the community center or the library,” she said.

“But, if you put the delineators in an area that is classified as 50 mph and then you have somebody on Route 11 that is in 45 or 50 mph and they want to walk there and you put up delineators, you are opening up a can of worms,” she said.

“The delineators where you put them in relation to the edge of the road is minimal. It is not wide enough for a sidewalk, it is not wide enough for a bicycle, it is not wide enough for walking. So, what are you accomplishing exactly? If people want to walk, the delineators are not going to give them the room to do

that,” Potter said. She said the delineators add to the danger of driving there because not only do animals such as deer and fox travel across Route 121 to get to the water, but also logging truck, RVs and trucks hauling boats use that stretch of road.

Tom Mulkern stated his opposition and offered alternative solutions.

“I am opposed to putting the white posts back in the road,” he said.

An effective way to address speeding is to work with the Maine Department of Transportation (DOT) to lower the speed limit “that was set at 50 mph when no houses there. It should really be down to 40 or 35 mph,” Mulkern said.

Harrison and Windham have been successful with flashing speed limit signs put permanently in trouble-

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(Continued from Page 1A) hearings are needed,” she said.

To find the most current draft, go to the Town of Casco’s website, cascomaine.org

On the home page, scroll to the bottom of “News and Notices” and click on the small green oval that says, “View All News.” The document can be found under “Updated Draft Comprehensive Plan after 1st round of public feedback,” which is dated April 13.

Also, on the town’s website, there is a collec-

tion of the comments about the draft submitted by residents. It can be found under: Public comments on draft plan.

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some spots, he said.

Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has funds dedicated to speed enforcement, and the town can request monetary help, he said.

The white posts on the road “put a squeeze on the traffic in a way that is extremely unsafe,” Mulkern said.

Ilene Tidd

“I want to thank the board for trying to do something to slow down the traffic,” she began. “I am opposed to the white posts. I do see them as a danger — the reflective glare, narrowing the space. I like the idea of the flashing speed limit sign.”

Rob McAllister warned against turning to the DOT for the speed-reduction

solution. In some towns, the DOT does its survey and determines the conditions allow for a higher speed limit, and the town ends up with a 5 mph increase instead of a decrease, he said.

“Issue number one is speed. It’s in our whole mentality and how we conduct our days,” Selectman Scott Avery said. “We still have a small town, where people like to get out for a walk.”

“We should do extra research. I am not against the fact we did it. Maybe, there is something out there we can do,” he said.

Ward said there are plenty of options such as pop outs and sidewalks. The latter is more challenging and more expensive.

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Player Profile

Athlete: Josiah England Year in School: Senior

Hometown: Sebago

Parents: Katie and John England

Sports you Play: Lacrosse and Soccer School organizations: Student Council and National Honor Society

Q. Why did you choose lacrosse? It’s the fastest game on two feet.

Q. Complete the following, “I know I’ve had a good game/meet if…”

Coach Vogel gives me a handshake.

Q. What goes through your mind before a big game? I hope to not get injured.

Q. If things are not going well, what do you do to rebound and clear your mind to be more positive? I think about what’s going well for the team.

Q. How has sports changed you as a person? I’ve become more confident.

Q. What is the biggest reward you get from competing in sports? Teammates that have become friends.

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Q. What goes through your mind before a big game? I remember how hard I have to work and how tired I have to be to achieve my goals, and I strive to achieve that feeling every game or race.

Q. If things are not going well, what do you do to rebound and clear your mind to be more positive? I remind myself that sports are meant to be fun and that some games or meets will not go exactly as planned, and that I can

choose to grow from those moments rather than get bogged down.

Q. How has sports changed you as a person? Participating in sports has taught me how to work well in a team environment and what I can bring to the group.

Q. What is the biggest reward you get from competing in sports? The biggest reward I get from competing in sports is getting to experience unique moments with my teammates and making great friends.

Parents — ‘Do the right thing’

Info sought to solve 24 year case

DENMARK — Someone has the piece of the puzzle that can give Ramona and Narciso Torres closure regarding their missing son, Angel.

May 21 marks Angel’s 24th year of being missing.

“Our son has been gone longer than he lived!” the Denmark couple said. “It’s heartbreaking every day to think that someone knows after 24 years and is still not ready to talk about it or afraid that someone might hurt them, as well!? Please think about your own children and come forward with any information you might have! Do the right thing!”

According to the Maine State Police website, it was at the end of his junior year of college when Angel “Tony” Torres traveled from Massachusetts, where he was living at the time, to Maine to visit friends. That would be the last time he was ever seen, May 21, 1999.

Maine State Police say the night Angel disappeared he was on South Street in Biddeford. They say the man he was with, Jay Carney, their key witness in Angel’s case, died in 2015 of a drug overdose. Carney died without telling the police the whole story about what happened that night. Investigators from the Maine State Police believe foul play was involved. Detectives with the Major Crimes Unit South along with the Unsolved Homicide Unit have been following and developing leads for more than 20 years.

In 2015, parents from the unsolved cases and missing children started a Cold Case Unit, which has been in place for eight years.

“I would like to revisit this cold case unit to see how it can be improved at the state level. I/we need answers to have closure in our cases!” Ramona said. “If anyone is interested in joining me to advocate for our loved ones please feel free to e-mail at monakitchen36@gmail.com. We can do it together!”

The Torres’ honor their son by giving two $500 vocational scholarships to graduate students, one each from Fryeburg Academy and Bonny Eagle High School.

“Our son was taken from us way too young. We missed his hugs, smile and his love! We keep thinking what Angel would be doing at 45 years old!” the couple added. “We want to take this opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to all of our community for contributing to his scholarship by donating $.05 returnable bottles. A special thank you to Home2 and the staff in North Conway! Wendy, Jim and Sharon from the Marriott in North Conway.”

Ramona often hears people in the community asking how they can help to find answers and get closure for the Torres family. People can:

• Share this article with their Facebook friends and family.

• If you would like to donate toward Angel’s scholarship, please feel free to do so by sending donations to: Norway Savings Bank, Angel “Tony” Torres Scholarship Fund, Fryeburg, ME 04037 or Bridgton, ME 04009.

• Please call the Maine State Police to share any information that might be helpful in solving this case at (207) 743-2561.

“We are confident that the right information from courageous people in the community is very likely to help us bring a successful resolution for the Torres family,” Maine State Police.

Items on Bridgton Police blotter

These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing):

Monday, May 1

9:37 a.m. Female on Sweden Road served a protection from harassment order.

12:45 p.m. Citizen requested police serve a harassment order.

1:10 p.m. Subject on Middle Ridge Road referred family court regarding violation of an order.

1:29 p.m. A parent on Main Street requested an officer meet with her juvenile son to discuss safe behavior.

4:18 p.m. Citizen assist on Highland Road.

Tuesday, May 2

8:19 a.m. Harassment between former domestic partners on Sweden Road.

8:39 a.m. Vandalism complaint on Pond Road.

10:12 a.m. Delayed report filed regarding an alleged aggravated assault; charges pending.

10:30 a.m. Citizen assist on Evergreen Road.

10:55 a.m. Assist fire department with a reported structure fire on South High Street.

11:11 a.m. Bail check on South High Street; no violations found.

3:36 p.m. Citizen assist with prescription drug dis-

posal.

8:01 p.m. Noise complaint on Holden Hills Road; officer “didn’t observe any loud or unreasonable noises” and met with residence owner.

Wednesday, May 3

10:28 a.m. Juvenile problem (pulling a firm alarm) on Nulty Street.

2:16 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Portland Road.

2:46 p.m. Citizen assist on Brickyard Hill Road.

3:04 p.m. Welfare check on South High Street.

8:01 p.m. “Controlled substance” problem on South High Street; charges pending.

8:12 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on Highland Road; officers met with two individuals, who left with no issues.

11:01 p.m. Possible structure fire on South High Street; officials found a wood-burning stove.

Thursday, May 4

8:23 a.m. Two individuals warned for disorderly conduct on South High Street.

6:18 p.m. Citizen assist on Kansas Road.

6:21 p.m. Citizen assist on Home Run Road.

Friday, May 5

1:24 p.m. Police attempted to locate a subject, who had three active warrants, on Mechanic Street.

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3:42 p.m. Citizen assist on Brickyard Hill Road.

4:43 p.m. BPD assisted a Maine State Police trooper with a traffic stop at the intersection of Portland Road and BRAG Way.

4:48 p.m. “Out of control” juvenile complaint.

7:55 p.m. Citizen assist on Garden Way.

Saturday, May 6

3:01 a.m. A man on Oak Street was arrested for domestic violence assault, domestic violence terrorizing, violating conditions of release and “several” active arrest warrants.

11:30 p.m. Police received an anonymous report of a possible underage drinking party, but no specific location was given. Police were unable to “gather further information or locate the party.”

Sunday, May 7

3:37 a.m. Motor vehicle crash on North High Street.

7:43 a.m. Welfare check of pedestrian, who seemed “confused,” walking on Willett Road.

9:40 a.m. Suspicious activity — “a vehicle driving slowly past homes and occupant looking

in the driveways” — on Fosterville Road.

11:14 a.m. Citizen assist on Pond Road.

12:48 p.m. Unattended death on Kansas Road.

3:48 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at the intersection of South Bridgton Road and Ray Whitney Road.

• Bridgton Police responded to two alarm calls and conducted 25 property checks during this reporting period.

Fryeburg Police

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

Monday, May 1

10:15 a.m. Motor vehicle crash on Bridgton Road.

11:07 a.m. Criminal trespass complaint at Irving Quick Stop.

Tuesday, May 2

9:28 a.m. Traffic complaint on Portland Street.

3:35 p.m. Traffic hazard by Hemlock Bridge.

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Super staff

SAD 61 thanks those for 25 years & longer service

What does it take to operate a successful school system?

Dedicated staff Commitment to excellence

Continuity in the ranks

Set the bar high

Understanding and patience

Willing to put in extra time to make a difference

SAD 61 has staff members that exemplify these characteristics.

The Lake Region School Board would like to thank all staff members for their service to our children, our families and our community. You are a very important part of our childrens’ lives and our community and we truly appreciate you!

The School Board would like to thank the following staff members that have worked in the SAD 61 school system for 25 years or more: Sandra Arris,

Timothy Bell, Dagny Berry, Lori Beyea, Karen Bolduc, Dawn Bonneville, Lynda Boutin, Mary Cleveland, Sandra Curtis, Kelly Davis, Vicki Deveau, Kimberly Flanagin, Aimee Gedney, Bruce Harmon, Edward Hatch, Nancy Hayes, Roxanne Mayhew, Betsy Mayo, Amy Mayo, John Mayo, Sue McMahon, Steven Mercer, Virginia Nadeau, Lili NeedhamFox, Vicki Norris, Julie Perry, Francine Phillips, Jeff Porter, Shantelle Roberts, Jennifer SchaefferMcDaniel, Nancy Sczurko, Roger Smith, Kathryn Thibault, Kathleen Tragert, John Warren and Katherine Wentworth.

The following staff members very graciously submitted some information about themselves for this article:

Lori Beyea Position: Kitchen

Manager, Lake Region Middle School

Why did you decide to work for our school system? I decided to work for the school department when my two children were in school. It started as a parttime job that worked well with my family’s schedule.

What do you enjoy most about your job? I’ve always enjoyed working with children since I was a co-teacher at a preschool. It is always rewarding to watch the students grow into young adults. Over the years, I have met some wonderful students. After 25 years, I am now seeing their children.

What are your favorite hobbies that you enjoy in your free time? In my free time, my husband and I enjoy camping. We try to spend as much time as possible with our family and four grandchildren, as well

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Kim Flanagin

Position: Grade 2 Teacher at Songo Locks School.

Why did you decide to work for our school system? I am a LR grad and I live in the area.

What do you enjoy most about your job? I love watching the students grow both academically and personally during the course of the year.

What do you enjoy about the Lake Region area? I love that I can take a day trip to the lake, ocean, or mountains.

Nancy Hayes

Position: Grade 7, Social Studies Teacher at Lake Region Middle School.

Why did you decide to work for our school system? I grew up in Bridgton. My family was/is here. The idea of being close to them and this area that I loved was very tempting. In addition, I am a believer in Middle School Philosophy. LRMS /LRJHS was not only following this education view, but also Larry

Thompson, the Principal, was on the NELMS board. It seemed like a perfect fit.

What do you enjoy most about your job? I can’t say one thing. I still love middle school students. I like the age and the individuals. There have also been so many outstanding faculty members who have encouraged and inspired me over the years. Finally, I really enjoy the curriculum I teach.

What are your favorite hobbies that you enjoy in your free time? I like to

read and make jewelry. What is your favorite author, book or movie?

Too many to name. What advice would you

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Wednesday, May 3

4:56 a.m. Assist county deputy on Pig Street in Brownfield.

6:09 a.m. Disturbance on Pequawket Lane; peace restored.

6:25 p.m. Information provided to FPD on Fish Street.

Thursday, May 4

2:30 a.m. Welfare check on Hemlock Bridge Road.

6:57 a.m. Alarm checked on Bridgton Road.

1:30 p.m. Information

provided to FPD on Smith Street.

3:03 p.m. Theft complaint on Bridgton Road.

10:12 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Kenerson Drive.

Friday, May 5

7:30 a.m. Radar detail at Bridgton Road school zone.

5:57 p.m. Citizen assist with fingerprinting.

6:15 p.m. Complaint checked on West Fryeburg Road.

Saturday, May 6

1:38 p.m. Information provided to FPD on Chautauqua Road.

7:09 p.m. Noise complaint on Fish Street.

9:16 p.m. Arrest made following a motor vehicle stop at the intersection of Main Street and Stuart Street.

11:48 p.m. Citizen assist at the intersection of Main Street and Bog Pond Road.

Sunday, May 7 12:15 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on West Fryeburg Road.

11:28 a.m. Assault complaint on Fairview Drive.

12:51 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call on Leach Road.

5:12 p.m. Harassment complaint on Wicks Road.

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to The Bridgton News are as follows:

Kim Flanagin — Second Grade teacher at Songo Locks School

Roxanne Mayhew — Physical Ed and Health teacher at Songo Locks School

Julie Perry — Librarian at Songo Locks School

John Mayo — LRHS Business instructor

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THANKS TO A GENEROUS GRANT from The Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust, Team Long Run has been able to continue their work of promoting early literacy in rural elementary schools. This past week, TLR delivered books to every student at Songo Locks Elementary and Crooked River Elementary. The program, named Brown Bag Books, which was started during COVID to get books to kids, has been up and running for three years, thanks to generous grants from the Hancock family foundation. Pictured are Songo Locks Elementary classroom with Principal Bridget DelPrete; and delivering books to Liz Shane at Crooked River Elementary School.

Lions honor Lakers at banquet

NAPLES — The Naples Lions Club hosted five students and their families at a Student of the Month Banquet held at the Naples United Methodist Church on Thursday, April 27.

Students honored were Rachel Lake for October, Carly Dyer for December, Adison Keefe for February, Caitlin Lees for April, and Annabelle Montgomery for June.

An awards program was held and each student received a certificate and check for $200. The students were asked to share where they are going to school following graduation:

• Rachel Lake will be going to Endicott College for Psychology;

• Carly Dyer will be attending Hawaii Pacific University with a major in Marine Biology and a minor in Life Science;

• Adison Keefe will be

LIONS HONOR STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Lake Region High School students selected as Students of the Month included (left to right) Annabelle Montgomery, Adison Keefe, Rachel Lake, Carly Dyer, and Caitlin Lees. They are pictured with Naples Lions David Gerrish

attending Thomas College for Psychology and possibly become a Substance

and

Abuse counselor and will also play soccer;

• Caitlin Lees will attend University of New England to major in Athletic Training;

• Annabelle Montgomery

will attend either Endicott or Norridgewock colleges to study law. She aspires to become a Defense Attorney or join ROTC and become a Navy JAG Officer.

College notebook

Jordan Magiera of Casco and Madison Rock of Bridgton will be two of three students to be honored as Thomas Scholars at the 129th commencement ceremonies at Thomas College in Waterville on Friday and Saturday, May 12-13.

The two Lake Region H.S. graduates will be recognized for their outstanding academic achievement. They will be graduating summa cum laude, having been named to the President’s List every single term during their time at Thomas College.

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give current students? The most important thing you can do is try. If you don’t try then you can’t succeed.

What advice would you give graduating students? Don’t limit yourself. Try lots of things before you settle on one. You have time.

Who was the person that was the biggest influence in your life and why? My parents have both passed away, but they still influence me every day. Family was hugely important to them and they passed that on to my brothers and my sister and I. We are close. I love that.

Roxanne Mayhew

Position: Physical Education and Health Teacher at Songo Locks School.

Why did you decide to work for our school system? I decided to work for the Lake Region School System so I could work full-time for a district that was considered high quality.

What do you enjoy most about your job? I most enjoy working with students and making wonderful connections with them and their families.

What would I say to graduating students? Take risks and don’t be afraid to make mistakes — it’s important for your growth. Look forward to the future but enjoy the present. Be careful what you post on social media — employers can look and see! Build new friendships but stay in touch with old friends.

John Mayo

Position: Business Instructor at Lake Region High School.

Why did you decide to work for our school system? I am an alum of Lake Region High School. I started out as an Ed. Tech at

Stevens Brook Elementary and JV basketball coach. I enjoyed working with kids and decided I wanted to teach. I have a Business degree so I got certified to teach and began my current job 25 years ago.

What do you enjoy most about your job? I really enjoy interacting with the students. I also really enjoy teaching topics that are relevant to them (personal finance) and topics they may use in their future careers.

What advice would you give current students? Take advantage of the opportunities that are available to you, and don’t be afraid to try something new.

Ginny Nadeau

Position: Secretary at Lake Region Middle School.

Why did you decide to work for our school system? One of the schools in this district was looking for a year-long secretarial sub and I applied. When that ended, a position at the middle school opened and I’ve been here ever since.

What do you enjoy most about your job? I enjoy the spontaneity of it. No two days are ever alike. I enjoy meeting new people, which in this position is a constant.

What are your favorite hobbies that you enjoy in your free time? We own a Christmas tree farm which keeps me busy. I enjoy traveling, hiking, kayaking, gardening, spending time with my grandchildren and all things summer.

What is your favorite author, book or movie? I love to read, but one of my favorite books is “The Secret Garden.”

What advice would you give current students? There is more to life

self, but she has so much love to give!

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than social media. Enjoy the world around you. Be respectful, take responsibility, and always be kind.

What advice would you give graduating students? Enjoy life as you move forward in whatever career path you choose. Work hard, try new things, treat others as you’d like to be treated. Believe in yourself!

Vicki Norris

Position: Third Grade Teacher at Crooked River Elementary School.

Why did you decide to work for our school system? My husband and I had recently moved to this area and we wanted to raise our family here. 1989.

What do you enjoy most about your job? It is different every day, every year! The people.

What are your favorite hobbies that you enjoy in your free time? Horseback riding, spending time with family, singing, participating in Lake Region Community Theater’s summer show.

What is your favorite author, book or movie? Stephen Lawhead, JRR Tolkein, and C.S. Lewis.

What advice would you give current students? Keep trying, find your gifts and talents and share them with others.

What advice would you give graduating students? Work hard, don’t take anything for granted, consider other people’s feelings/ perspectives.

What do you enjoy about the Lake Region area? The outdoors, the lakes, and the people.

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Who was the person that was the biggest influence in your life and why? My mom (and dad). She taught me the importance of family.

Julie Perry

Position: Librarian at Songo Locks School.

Why did you decide to work for our school system? I first started volunteering at the CRES Library with Honey Morrison, when we moved back to Maine from Ohio. My daughter was in fifth grade and I wanted to help in the school somehow. A few years later, I had the opportunity to apply for the library position. I’ve had the chance to work in the CRES, SES, and SLS libraries in my 25 years.

What do you enjoy most about your job? The most enjoyable part of my position is to instill the love of books. Watching students magically read a story and share the excitement with me. Their eyes just light up. Also, when I invite an author or illustrator to the school and see how engaged the students are with the visitor. They make me so proud. Many of my past students come back and volunteer in the library. It’s so nice to see how these young adults have grown through the years.

What advice would you give graduating students? This is the advice I’d give to all the young adults; volunteering is a special gift to give to the community. Volunteering keeps you grounded and have a purpose.

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Jordan is graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with minors in English and Entrepreneurship. After graduation, Jordan plans to pursue a master’s degree in Business Administration from Thomas College, return as a Thomas College Community Assistant, and continue to build and run her business.

Maddie is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Political Science and a minor in Diversity. After graduation, Maddie will work as a Development Assistant at the Alfond Youth and Community Center while pursuing her Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Project Management at Thomas College.

Annelise Bedan of Harrison has been named to the Champlain College (Burlington, Vt.) Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester. Students on the Dean’s List

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(left)

Harvey Buzzell (right).

Jordan Magiera

Maddie Rock

Regional Sports

Laker Report

TRACK & FIELD

The Lakers had their third meet against York and Greely on Friday. The competition has been great for the kids; helping them get their personal records (PRs) and for attaining the provisional state marks (PQ). The next two meets will have fewer athletes so the Laker coaches will try to be more selective to create some match ups to help the kids.

The throwers did well; all placing or setting seasonal bests. Leah Edwards won the javelin (PR of 79-8), Izabell Apovian was third, and Olivia Roy threw a PR of 37-5.

In the discus, Leah (80-8) was second and Izabell (802) third. Both marks were PRs and met the PQ for states.

In the shot put, Olivia had a PR (16-1.25) and Leah a seasonal best (23-4.5). Olivia had a third PR on the day; that was in the 100 meters (19.87). With the improved weather and outdoor practice times LR coaches can expect more from the throwers in the coming weeks.

Colin Murphy had three PRs for the boys. He tied his pole vault PR at 9-feet while using three poles during the competition. He will also benefitted from the better weather and thus more experience on the poles.

“We’re still searching for the right one, but as he improves the right one can become an obsolete one,” Coach Mark Snow said.

Colin’s other PRs were in the 200 meters, leading the team in 26.85 seconds and for his 4x400m split (59.0).

Campbell Johnson (high jump), Grady Kemp (3200m), and Alecssander Freitas (300m hurdles) all won events for the Lakers. Campbell won the high jump in 5-3, benefitting from winning the jump at 4-8, then selecting heights. After

5-3, she went for a school record of 5-4.25, but missed on her attempts. The school record of 5-4 was set in 1985. Campbell also placed in the 5th in the 400 meters with a state PQ of 1:07.18 and 2nd in the triple jump at 31-3.

Grady led the 3200 meters from the start and lowered his PR to 10:29.76. He also placed 4th in the 800 meters with a PR 2:07.29.

Alecssander has not lost in the 300m hurdles (43.02) yet as he continues his quest for the school record, the WMC and state crowns, and a trip to New Englands.

“I’m a broken record, but he will benefit from the better weather and more practice time,” Coach Snow

said.

Alecssander also placed 6th in the 100 meters in 12.19 seconds.

Other individuals placing in the meet were Ezra Gronlund (fifth in the 800m at 2:09.57), Bhavnish Tucker (second in the 1600m at 5:00.65), Tristan Cormier (sixth in the 3200m at 11:53.15), and Taylor Spearrin (fourth in the high jump at 5-6).

Bhavnish had a big PR and state PQ in the 800m, clocking 2:12.13. He has three more meets to lower his time in the 1600m and 800m to increase his chances of getting into states.

Other Lakers with 2 PRs in the meet were Lucian Bassett and Collin Varney (100m & 200m), Tristan Cormier (3200m & 1600m), Taylor Spearrin (high jump & 100m), and Bhavnish Tucker (800m and 4x400m split).

“We now have 66 PRs as a team. My team goal for the season was 100,” Coach Snow noted. “We have 9 athletes who have met the state PQ in their event. My team goal was 8. So, a great start for the team. And with the better weather….”

Up next: The Lakers head to Sacopee Valley on Friday.

BOYS’ LACROSSE

Sanford/Noble 14, Lakers 4: Zach Vogel tallied 2 goals, while Josiah England had a goal and an assist against Sanford. Ray Tucker scored once. Goalie Gabe Lunt made 11 saves.

JV lost 9-1.

Lakers 13, Westbrook 6: Zach Vogel scored 7 goals and had an assist to lead the Lakers past the Blue Blazers. Jacob Lemery chipped in 4 goals, while Josiah England had a goal and 2 assists, Ray Tucker had a goal, Nico Russo 2 assists, and Tyler Jones 1 assist. Goalie Gabe Lunt stopped 12 shots.

Heal Report: 2-6, ranked 12th GIRLS’ LACROSSE

Lakers 9 GNG/Poland 3: Ashley Pelletier led the Laker offensive charge with 3 goals while Carly Dyer,

Lumber’s PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Team co-captain, senior Josiah England leaves it all on the field and works harder than every other player every day of the week, says Lake Region varsity boys’ lacrosse Coach George Lawson.

“Josiah is a team player. His strength is on defense, where he is an aggressive and smart player. Opponents regret getting near him with his quick hands and hard checks,” Coach Lawson said. “He often takes the ball away from them. He is also a vacuum cleaner on ground balls. He picks up every ball he can reach, then treats us all to a fast running clear into the offensive end, or a good roll back to a well-placed pass.”

Due to the Lakers skill mix, Josiah has been asked to play midfield in recent games, instead of his best placement on defense. He has stepped up to this role with success and without hesitation, Coach Lawson said.

“Josiah has 2 goals and 1 assist so far, is one of the best passers on the team plus he gets back on defense quickly when turnovers happen,” the coach added. “He arrives at practice early, is always one of the first on the field, and keeps his skills sharp playing wall ball daily with his defense stick and his midfield stick. He listens to coaching, puts into use what he learns, and makes great suggestions. Any young player would do well to copy Joe’s approach to playing and improving. He intentionally improves his game every day.”

In addition to all that, Josiah helps with and participates in every community service, without exception.

“He carries gear to and from the field. He recognizes, then asks immediately if he can help when he sees tasks that are in process. He is truly a team leader,” Coach Lawson noted. “Joe brings great honor to and love for this Native American game, known as the Creator’s game. He is a fine example of what it means to play lacrosse.”

In recognition of his strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Josiah is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing. Recipients

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Carly Dyer is a pillar of the Lake Region varsity girls’ lacrosse team.

“She is our key player for the draw and on the field, you can see her always putting in her best effort. She is always there to encourage and give feedback to her teammates, always looking out for the team’s best interest,” Laker Co-Coach Emma Brown said. “She is an amazing player, teammate, and athlete for Lake Region. We rely on her to guide the team and she does it with poise.”

Carly is a senior from Naples, and has been playing lacrosse for eight years.

“Carly is a very hardworking individual and always puts in 110% effort to what she does,” Coach Brown added.

Carly is a member of many school clubs including being class president, president of National Honor Society, a member of the Math Team, and Student Council. Carly is a three-sport athlete, and plans on attending Hawaii Pacific University to study Marine Biology. Carly’s favorite part of being a Laker is being a part of the enthusiastic community.

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

Player Profile

Athlete: Carly Dyer Year in School: Senior

Hometown: Naples

Parents: Dani Longley and Chris Dyer

Sports you Play: Lacrosse, XC, Basketball School organizations: National Honor Society, Math Team, Student Council, Drama Club School honors: Lions’ Club Student of the Month, president of National Honor Society, Class President, vice president of Varsity Club

Q. Why did you choose lacrosse? I chose to play lacrosse in fifth grade when my basketball coach at the time (Coach Keenan) encouraged me to try it out.

Q. Complete the following, “I know I’ve had a good game/meet if…” I feel I worked my hardest the whole time.

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Carly Dyer Josiah England

YOU MAKE THE CALL — Out or safe? Lake Region pitcher Brock Gibbons fired a strike to second baseman Evan Duprey, which appears to be a successful pick-off play. However, the base ump ruled the Sacopee player safe. (Rivet Photo)

CREATING SEPARATION — Lake Region’s Rachel Lake looks to beat a Gray-NG player up the field. (Photo by Lynne Pelletier)

COMING THROUGH IN THE CLUTCH — Laker Coach Daryl Fernald congratulates Lyla Levesque following a hit during Friday’s game against Freeport. (Rivet Photo)

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Raider Report

TRACK & FIELD

Coach Trevor Hope certainly liked what he saw and liked how his Raiders competed at a seven-school meet held at Poland H.S. last Friday.

“We had a fantastic meet. Great weather and great results! We had a lot of PRs (personal records), some by huge amounts!” the coach reported. “Very proud of the team and the effort they all put into their events.”

Girls Recap: Lily Bryan started the races for the girls and came in fifth in the 100 Hurdles in 21.84.

Eliza Thorne took 3rd in

the 100m with the same time as her PR, 14.04. Brianna Evans and Hazel Lewis also got PRs in the 100m, putting in times of 18.14 and 15.94 respectively. In the 200, the Raiders had another great showing, capturing 1-2-3 with Eliza 29.14, Enna Carbone 29.44 and Isabel Macht 29.74. Teammates Sia Yoo (32.74), Lily Bryan (33.94) and Barbara Artero (39.14) all ran PRs in the event. In the 400, Isabel won the event with a 1:05.4. Enna came in 7th in 1:16.14 and Kate Owens (1:20.14) and Barbara Artero (1:30.44) all

ran PRs in the event.

Kacey-Jane Clark has been chomping off time in the 800 with a PR by 20

seconds (3:20.80) — “a huge improvement throughout the season so far,” Coach Hope said.

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Bella Smith and Olivia England each netted 2 goals. Rachel Lake had an assist. Laker goalie Sam Donahue recorded 11 saves.

Heal Report: 3-2, ranked 11th

BASEBALL Sacopee Valley 6, Lakers 1: All day, the Lakers put players on the base paths, but never quite got the clutch needed to keep pace with the Hawks. LR out hit SV 7-6, but managed just a single run, while seeing another potential score cut down at home plate.

Dylan Capano allowed three hits and no runs over five innings for Sacopee, striking out six. Grady Cummings threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

“We had a couple of chances to get something going but couldn’t come up with the big hit. And on the flip side, we gave them a few bases here and there and they took full advantage of it. Sacopee is a heck of a ball club,”

Laker Coach Andrew Stacy said.

Brock Gibbons took the loss for the Lakers, allowing five hits and six runs while striking out eight over five innings.

“He threw extremely well. I think toward the end, Brock tried to do a little too much. But when you got him on the hill, you always have a very good chance of keeping the game close,” Coach Stacy said.

The big break in the game came in the top of the third inning when the Hawks put 4 on the board with big hits from Caleb Vacchiano and Grady Cummings. Sacopee continued the pressure by putting on a run the next two innings to put the game away at 6-1.

Freeport 6, Lakers 4: Freeport took the lead early on Friday, and never gave it back to beat the Lakers.

The Lakers scored three runs in the third inning on a double by Jaiden Meehan.

“We responded, unlike Sacopee, we had our opportunity and we cashed in. The frustrating part was the extra 1 to 2 runs we gave them on some mental lapses in the field,” Coach Stacy said.

Correse took the win for Freeport. The bulldog went five innings, allowing three runs on five hits and striking out seven. Francis and Liam Emmons entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

the Lakers, allowing six hits and six runs while striking out five over six frames.

“Chad pitched well. He’s really found a nice groove this year of attacking the zone and keeping his pitch count relatively low,” Coach Stacy said.

Greely 11, Lakers 1: The Rangers struck early and never looked back. Greely plated 7 runs in the third inning, and rolled past the Lakers in Cumberland.

“As usual, Greely is a well-coached baseball team and we just couldn’t find a way to slow the game down in the big spots. Our inexperience has shown up, but that’s part of the building process, go through these moments in hopes you learn and get better for next time,” Coach Stacy noted.

Souele led the Greely to victory on the mound. The hurler lasted six innings, allowing two hits and one run while striking out nine and walking one.

Evan Duprey took the loss for the Lakers, allowing eight runs on nine hits and striking out one in 1 2/3 innings of work.

Heal Report: 1-6, ranked 14th

SOFTBALL

Lakers 3, Greely 1: Lyla Levesque sacrifice in the sixth inning broke a 1-1 tie lifting the Lakers to a road win over the Rangers on Monday. Margo Tremblay opened the inning with a single and moved up into scoring position on a one-out single by Melissa Mayo.

The Lakers took a 1-0 lead in the first as Kylie Myers walked, moved up on an infield error, and later scored. Greely tied the game in the home half on a single, an error and a single.

The Laker offense struggled, going in order three times, while striking out 10 times. LR managed just 2 hits.

Melissa Mayo was up for the pitching duel, allowing just 3 hits while striking out 15 and not walking a hitter. She retired the side in order four times.

Lakers 8, Yarmouth 5: Kylie Myers continued to swing a hot bat in the lead-off spot, going 3-for-5 with a RBI and a run scored to power the Lakers past the Clippers on Saturday.

The Lakers pulled away with a 4 run sixth inning on singles by Myers, Lyla Levesque (2-for-3, 2 RBI) and Mallory Smith, along with a Margo Tremblay (2-for-5, 2 runs scored) dou-

ble.

Emily Rock had a big game with 3 hits, including a double, while Melissa Mayo went 2-for-4, including a RBI triple in the first inning. Kaitlin Lane had a single and a RBI as the Lakers hammered out 14 hits.

Mayo struck out 13, while issuing 3 passes. Yarmouth collected six hits, scoring three times in the fifth as the Lakers commited three errors.

Lakers 9, Freeport 1: Kylie Myers went 3-for-3 (double) and scored 3 times as the Lakers rolled past the Falcons at home last Friday.

The Lakers sent nine hitters to bat in the first, scoring three times on a wild pitch and a RBI by Lyla Levesque. Again, the Lakers sent nine hitters to bat in the fourth inning, scoring four times on a RBI single by Margo Tremblay, a two-run double by Mallory Smith to the left-center gap and a sacrifice fly by Kaitlin Lane.

Melissa Mayo went 2-for-4 with 2 runs scored while Emily Rock belted a triple.

Mayo picked up the win striking out 18 while walking two and surrendering two hits.

Freeport broke up Mayo’s shutout bid in the sixth on a walk, single and a throwing error.

Heal Report: 5-0, ranked third BOYS’ TENNIS North Yarmouth Academy 3, Lakers 2

#1 Singles Abe Richards (LR) defeated Jack Hebert (NYA) 6-2, 6-1.

#2 Singles Ethan Schutz (NYA) defeated Hunter Martin (LR) 6-0, 6-0.

#3 Singles Eamon Tansey (NYA) defeated John Kimball (LR) 6-4, 6-1.

1st doubles Jan Maier & Matt Kasonis (NYA) defeated Brady Emery & Ben Peterson (LR) 6-0, 5-7, 6-0.

2nd doubles LR defeated NYA via forfeit.

Greely 5, Lakers 0

#1 Singles Charles Segal (Greely) defeated Abe Richards (LR) 6-1, 6-2.

#2 Singles Logan Guay (Greely) defeated Hunter Martin (LR) 6-0, 6-0.

#3 Singles Charlie Palmlund (Greely) defeated Brady Emery (LR) 6-1, 6-0.

First Doubles Luca Cianchette & Josh Justice (Greely) defeated Ben Peterson & Shane Labrecque (LR) 6-1, 6-0.

Isabel came back to try the high jump. She got third at 4-feet-6, PRed, and got the state preliminary qualifying height!

Hazel came in 8th for Javelin in 57-11 with a PR by a few feet!

Boys Recap: Zack Emery ran a good race in the 110 Hurdles earning 2nd in 17.84.

Jacob Adams came in 3rd in the 100m running, a PR of 11.5!

Haruki Takagi got 7th and snuck in a PR at 12.34. He is getting very close to breaking 12 seconds and making the preliminary state time. Livne Tavor-Grinberg and Evan Burns also had good PRs in the 100m at 12.54 and 15.64 respectively.

Haruki took 4th in the 200m with a great PR! He ran 24.7 which is well within the 200m state preliminary time.

In the 400, Andrew Irwin ran hard to take 8th in 1:01.44 and Jun Watanabe had a huge PR from 1:12 to 1:07.54. Jun also ran over 10 seconds faster in his 800 at 2:50.80. “Great improvement!” Coach Hope said.

Arkie Baptista took 3rd in high jump at 5-feet-4 and 2nd in long jump with a state preliminary jump of 19-4. One more inch is automatic for states.

Jacob Adams won the long jump at 21-3.5, a great jump. That mark currently puts him 5th in the state.

Sam Johnson took 6th place in discus with a huge PR of more than 10 feet at 83-feet-8.

Idan Or took FA coaches by surprise taking first place with a throw of 121feet 4-inches, less than 4 feet from the state meet preliminary mark.

Ben Allocco also had a big PR taking 4th place in the javelin at 97-feet 3-inches. Tristin Nylin also had a huge PR with a 90-10, good for fifth.

Ben and Jonah Densmore also PRed in their shot put at 26-4.50 and 23-7 respectively.

BOYS’ LACROSSE

6 Heal Report: 3-5, ranked 11th GIRLS’ LACROSSE

Wells 14, Raiders 0 Maranacook/Winthrop 14, Raiders 5: Grace Murley had a pair of goals for the Raiders at Readfield, while Mia Astauskas, Grace Porcaro and Eden True each netted one goal. Clara Yager had an assist.

Heal Report: 0-6, ranked 12th

BASEBALL

Morse 1, Raiders 0: Ethan Lord tied up the Shipbuilders with nine strikeouts, but Morse plated a run in the fifth inning and it stood up as the game winner. FA was held in check by Gavin Baillargeon, who struck out 16 and surrendered just 3 hits.

Raiders 8, Freeport 7: With the game tied in the bottom of the seventh, Edgar Real delivered in the clutch, driving a sacrifice fly to score Alexis Castillo as the Raiders edged the Falcons. FA built a 5-0 lead after three innings, but Freeport stormed back with 4 runs in the fourth. FA answered with one run. The Falcons took a 7-6 lead with three runs in the seventh.

The Raiders cranked out 12 hits including triples by Ethan Lord and Bryce Richardson, who both were repeat hitters. Real and Alex Allain each knocked in two runs. David Kim came on in relief to earn the victory.

Heal Report: 5-4, ranked 3rd

SOFTBALL

Wells 7, Raiders 2: Fryeburg was able to knock 10 hits, but had trouble plating runs against Wells pitcher Kylie Corbett in the road loss last Thursday. Repeat hitters for the Raiders were Abby Ontengco (double), Maillett and Byrne. Wells scored 3 in the first and 2 in the second and third innings. FA finally plated a pair of runs in the seventh. Morse 8, Raiders 1 York 5, Raiders 0: Wildcat pitcher McKayla Kortes befuddled FA hitters, striking out 10 and allowing just one Raidershit.19, Freeport 13

Second Doubles Willie Young & Charlie Devine (Greely) defeated Max Shorty & Robert Cash (LR) 6-0, 6-1.

Traip Academy 13, Raiders 10 Raiders 7, Oxford Hills 1 Lake Region 10, Raiders

Jacob Chadbourne took the loss for

College notebook

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Nicole Furlong of Raymond was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective alldiscipline collegiate honor society. Nicole was initiated at University of Southern Maine.

Bates Dean’s List These area students have been named to the Dean’s List at Bates College for the fall semester ending in December 2022. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point average is 3.92 or higher. Zoe Maguire of Lovell, the daughter of Michael Maguire and Thelma Maguire. Zoe is a graduate

of Fryeburg Academy. She is a senior at Bates majoring in Psychology.

Heal Report: 4-5, ranked 12th have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the semester.

Allison Baker of Bridgton, the daughter of Daniel Baker and Meagan Baker. Allison is a graduate of Lake Region High School. She is a first-year at Bates.

Delaney Rankin of Harrison, the daughter of Deane E. Rankin and Sandra P. Rankin. Delaney is a graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy. She is a first-year at Bates.

GOOD DAY AT THE TRACK for Raiders (left to right) Barbara Stumpf-Artero, Katey-Anne Clark, Sooyeon Oh, and Bri’Anna Evans.

Opinion & Comment

May 11, 2023, The Bridgton News, Page 1B

In Ye Olden Times

by Michael Davis BHS Assistant Director

A Kingly Coronation

Howdy neighbor!

Now normally I don’t put much stock in what goes on over in England in times of peace — New England has all the natural charms for me, and our politics are better too — and so far as England in times of war is concerned, again our dear own New England beats out Great Britain in that respect two for two (and three for three here in Maine, never forget the Aroostook War of 1838). Given that one of those things we fought the Revolution for, chiefly as I understand it, was to win our independence from the bonds of monarchy, it therefore grates my Yankee pride a bit to devote this column of American history to the subject of the English crown.

However, as so many of our readers will be interested in the matter of the recent coronation of King Charles III, and since the mother country has lately been our nation’s peaceable ally for nearly these past two centuries, I suppose I can put my good-natured distain aside for a minute and share with you a column that our former townsmen read here in The Bridgton News of June 30, 1911, on the occasion of the Coronation of King George the Fifth.

This column relates a brief history of the English crown as told in the stories of “Some English Coronation Ceremonies of the Past,” and I must admit that as a historian, it is a treat to, for once, be able to here discuss events and ceremonies which are truly of ancient date. Forget the incidents of American history, largely confined to the past few hundred years; today we have for our subject episodes of history dating back to the Medieval era. For instance, did you know that coronations of the English monarch have been carried out in Westminster Abbey, where the recent one just occurred, even since the Norman champion William the Conqueror claimed kingship over all England from the Anglo Saxons in the year 1066, almost a thousand years ago? Now that’s some historical perspective!

“Because of the worldwide interest shown in the recent coronation of King George V, a glance back over the coronation ceremonies of English Kings of the past, considering only those whose coronations presented unusual features, is of interest.

Prior to 1688, all coronations are said to have taken place on a Sunday or a festival day. Indeed, sixteen of the twentyone early English coronations occurred on a Sunday. William the Conqueror was crowned on a Sunday, Christmas Day, 1066, and was the first king to receive his sovereignty in Westminster. The building was crowded by a joyous, shout-

Proof of Identity

To The Editor:

A bill is going before the Legal Affairs Committee of the State Legislature to require every voter to present proof of identity. Citizens are invited to the State Capitol to speak for or against this on Friday, May 12.

Let me know IF:

• You would like to speak to the assigned committee — maybe by Zoom. I can give pointers on how to prepare, where to go, and anything else you want to know.

• You would like me to send you a copy of the proposed legislation.

• You have any other questions or comments.

Testimonies before the committee will be limited to

Time to relax, it’s just money

Much of modern life is a mad scramble for money, so perhaps we should ask what money is, and how it became so important to us. Merriam Webster defines money as “something generally accepted as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment.” Money and value are human inventions. Intrinsic value is “the value that something has in itself.” Extrinsic value is “the value of something based on such things as appearance, or what it could be sold for, which may not be its real value.” Intrinsic value is real; extrinsic value is whatever people think it is.

Clean, breathable air has intrinsic value; if we don’t breathe it for 10 minutes, we die. Ditto for fresh, drinkable water; if we don’t drink it for a week or two, we’re kaput. If we can’t access fertile land, sufficient to sustain life, we starve in 40 to 50 days. When our lives are at stake, we’ll choose a loaf of bread over all the money on earth.

I’d suggest a different definition of money. Money has little or no intrinsic value; it’s mere idolatry for people whose lives are based on extrinsic values. It’s not accidental that El Caudillo del Mar-a-Lago compulsively buries himself in tawdry golden appurtenances. We’ve danced around golden calves since Moses’ time.

How did ancient humans come to believe that money — an artificial human construct — has intrinsic value? The idea developed alongside human civilization. Since Homo sapiens emerged roughly a quarter-million years ago, we’ve spent most of our earthly existence living without money, and just the last 10,000 years or so, living with it.

Earth Notes

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

it at the store for a few bucks.

Based on intrinsic value, aluminum is far more valuable than gold. It’s very abundant; gold is very scarce. That’s why their extrinsic and intrinsic values got so far out of whack. Our ancient ancestors were fascinated by glittering metals like gold, silver and copper because they were rare, heavy and impressive. Over time, powerful people began hoarding them, so eventually they became money — “a medium of exchange, a measure of value.” But money never had much intrinsic value. A breath of clean, fresh air is worth more than all the gold and silver humans have mined. There’s an anonymous saying: “No man is so poor, as he who has nothing but money.”

three minutes. Though not essential, it is customary to print out about 16 copies of your testimony for the committee clerk to distribute. At the bottom of this web page — https:// legislature.maine.gov/ committee/#Committees/VLA

— you can see which legislators are on this committee. For a government of, by and for The People. Mark Walker State Representative Maine House District 84 207-272-2728 markwalker4me@gmail. com

A vote for experience

To The Editor: When spring finally comes in Maine, town elections soon follow. I’m running for re-election to the Bridgton Planning Board and respectfully ask for your vote for Charles Kenneth

I’ve preached on the subject, “All that Glitters is not Aluminum.” Humans long have believed gold to have great value, even though we’ve never done much with it. It’s soft, very heavy, and has little utility beyond jewelry. Mostly, we melt it down, form it into bars, and store it back in the ground, as in Fort Knox. In contrast, we use aluminum for everything from jet engines, to automobiles, to kitchen cookware. It’s lightweight and cheap. We can buy a roll of

Gibbs (Ken Gibbs).

I offer Bridgton experience with the town’s land use ordinances approved by the town’s residents. Having served on the Land Use Committee, which developed zoning regulations based on the town’s Comprehensive Plan (2014), I have been closely acquainted with the evolution of the current Land Use Code, which contains the ordinances administered by the Planning Board. I believe the Code should be interpreted strictly but fairly, with close attention to public input, the special circumstances of every application before the Board, and the need to promote visually attractive and

well-designed growth.

The Planning Board is in the midst of responding to the state-imposed changes in zoning intended to facilitate affordable housing for all Maine residents (LD2003). I’m committed to advocating harmony between growth and development, both residential and commercial, and preservation of those qualities essential to our community, its lakes, its forests, its pleasant, smalltown atmosphere, its vibrant, welcoming community.

Bridgton is now updating its Comprehensive Plan. Presently, I’m the liaison between the Planning Board and the Comprehensive Plan

We have mistaken Earth’s trivial stuff, for what is truly valuable. Today’s horrendous, violent weather is just one long-term consequence of that mistake. Intrinsic value derives from our reverence for Earth, our only home, above everything else. Earth contains all the resources, upon which human life depends.

Accumulating money cannot save us from folly. Jesus said not to heap up treasure on Earth. So, if you’re tired of that old, paycheck-based job, stop doing it. Change the way you think and act. Relax, it’s just money! Start living for things that really matter. Everything we need already is here.

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

Update Task Force, an important and exciting responsibility that I hope to see through to the finish. Town officials, staff, the general public, and technical experts will be engaged in identifying the town’s current resources and assets in order to create a growth management plan for the future. I look forward to continuing to work with this task force and contributing to the development of a coherent strategy for Bridgton’s future that fosters economic vitality in a pleasant, attractive community.

Thank you for having voted for me in the past to be a member of the Planning Board and please consider re-electing me to another term.

Ken Gibbs Bridgton

Editor’s Note: In the coming weeks, The News will publish candidate profiles.

The Corridor

To The Editor:

Once again, the will of the people has been usurped by the insatiable greed of far-off companies and crooked politicians. Why vote? They tell you it’s your civic duty; but it matters not.

Curious to see what will happen when, perhaps, we vote out the corporation entirely. I have been a member of two electrical co-ops which charged a lower rate and returned profits to the end user.

Randy Cross Waterford

Seriously

To The Editor: The Rev is more often entertaining by how much he misses the mark of reality than by correctly analyzing anything. Last week, he continued

his pattern by his mercifully short theory on corporations.

The irony of his presentation is that it was made possible by utilizing products such as computers, electricity, a heating system, perhaps a cold drink from a refrigerator, and perhaps myriad snacks all made possible by (drum roll please) CORPORATIONS.

Apparently, in the Rev’s perfect world, corporations wouldn’t exist, and all the products and services necessary to our complex society will be provided by (ta da) the government! Hmm. That sounds suspiciously like the Soviet system with no private ownership, and central planning what the good citizens could access. How’d that work out?

By the way, citing Jefferson’s economic wisdom isn’t the brightest thing, as he was such an incompetent businessman he died broke and had to sell his entire library to the government to inject some liquidity into his estate.

Apparently, the Rev even dislikes money. Curiously, he stops there, and doesn’t offer any alternative for effective medium of exchange. Guess we’ll have to go back to the barter system.

The Rev over time has offered some beauts, but his assertion that governments and corporations can’t coexist is probably the all-time champ. Perhaps he’s missed the last 234 years.

No Rev, corporations perform a myriad of functions… all good. They provide the products and services people want in an efficient competitive manner, provide innovations over time to enhance our health and quality of life, and importantly provide occupations and careers by which people can make and support families.

Legal fiction Rev? Are you like some other local contributors more knowledgeable in

MOONLIGHT FROM a full moon is reflected in Sebago Lake as seen from Bald Pate Mountain. On Friday, Loon Echo Land Trust hosted a sunset/full moon hike up the mountain. Thirteen hikers took the return trip in the dark. (De Busk Photo)

EASTERN STAR OFFICERS — The Elm Vale Chapter #105 Order of the Eastern Star held its “white gown” Installation last Tuesday, April 11, at the Crooked River Masonic Hall, located on Bolsters Mills Road in Harrison. Officers for 2023-2024 include Judith Colburn, Leroy Edwards, Janet Gardner, Dennis Michaud, Crystal McKay, Janice Fogg, Gail Butterfield, Amanda Dullinger, Kathleen Winslow, Barbara Dalgaard, Sheila Miller, Lynda McKay, Elizabeth Michaud, Sara Mills, Phyllis Edwards and Jimmy Dalgaard.

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this area than our entire legal structure up to the Supreme Court? I suspect your definition of legal fiction is a decision you don’t agree with. By the way, have you heard of “checks and balances?” That’s exactly what took place in the CMP decision. Your statement corporations don’t deserve rights is astounding! Were that the case, how would they perform all the valuable functions mentioned above if they couldn’t even enter into a simple contract?

You were really on a roll with your suggestion that corporations need to compensate people for their lies. Ever heard of the tort system Rev?

The Rev did get one thing right. America is rapidly rotting, but not from corporations. No. The crazy woke left is well engaged in that, and if we don’t wake up soon, they will win.

Don Vose Naples

More to corporations

To The Editor:

I don’t like to respond to Rev. Plaisted’s opinions for fear of him writing more columns, but the “rot of corporatism” is so anti-capitalism it deserves a response. According to Plaisted, corporations should have limited legal rights. The problem with this idea is that corporations are not going to put millions of dollars in

Opinions

all Americans! For instance, Public Law 117-167, “the Chips and Science Act.” I don’t know a single American who will not be affected by the production of microchips when the new chip plant is constructed in Clay, N.Y., creating 50,000 jobs. Further, in terms of benefitting all Americans, the previous “guy” accomplished nothing.

It is far too early in the election cycle to decide between presidential or political party candidates for the 2024 election. One thing is abundantly clear, the previous “guy” is a pathological lying, twice impeached, now indicted, disgrace to the office of president of the United States. In any event, Mr. Lopez, thank you again for your letter.

Joseph W. Angelo Bridgton

investments like power corridors if they do not have the legal standing to protect their investments. The corporation may not be a person in Plaisted’s view, but the shareholders are and they are the ones that are actually being put at financial risk. The problem with the vote to deny the power corridor was that it took place after the power corridor had been authorized and built so it wasn’t exactly a legal vote.

Corporations’ legal standing has long been established even before the United States was founded. When the Pilgrims sailed on the Mayflower to Plymouth in 1620, the Virginia Company financed the risky voyage. Their investment was indeed risky because the cost of the voyage was expected to be recouped from the Pilgrims after they settled.

Stephen Shorey Bridgton

Thanks, Mark

To The Editor:

I want to thank Mr. Mark Lopez for his April 20, 2023 letter to the editor: A.) for reading my April 13 letter; B.) for taking the time to respond to that letter; C.) for informing me that he is the individual behind the green sign on Route 302; and, D.) for correcting my reading of his sign. I said “they” and he wrote “we.” I guess I was concentrating on my driving. However, Mr. Lopez failed to answer the question in my April 13 letter, “What have Trumplicans done since 1999 till now to enhance our Democracy and/or

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF CASCO NOTICE OF OFFICE CLOSURES

The Casco Town Office will be closed on the following dates: • Monday, May 22, 2023 – Clerks will be attending training all day.

• Tuesday, May 23, 2023 – Clerks will be conducting the SAD#61 District Budget Validation Referendum. Polls will be open 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. at Crooked River Elementary School, 1437 Poland Spring Road.

• Monday, May 29, 2023 – Office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

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TOWN OF HARRISON

Voting Hours – Election

Annual Town Meeting

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Absentee ballots will be available May 15, 2023. You can call and request a ballot to be mailed to you (207-583-2241 option 1) or stop in the Town Office, 20 Front St. Our office will be open late on Thur., June 8 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for absentee voting only, last day to absentee vote.

Election Day is Tues., June 13, 2023, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. at the Town Office. Annual Town Meeting is Wed., June 14, 2023, 6 p.m. at the Harrison Elementary School, 309 Naples Rd., Harrison. Election Information is available on our website under Clerks Dept. www.harrisonmaine.org 3T19

Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES

Public Hearing

The Naples Select Board will conduct a public hearing and meeting for the following:

• Outdoor Entertainment Permit for a summer kick-off concert at Causeway Marina (scheduled for 7/1/23).

The property is found on Tax Map U02, Lot 39 (780 Roosevelt Trail).

The hearing/meeting will take place at the Naples Town Office, 15 Village Green Lane on Monday, May 22, 2023, beginning at 6 p.m. The public is welcome. 2T19

strengthen our Constitution?”

I delayed writing this current letter hoping someone would answer the question, but alas, crickets.

With respect to the NPR poll Mr. Lopez cited in his letter, today, all the polls say the same thing, “… our country is headed in the wrong direction …” As an independent voter, my primary concern, are we moving in a direction to enhance our Democracy and/ or strengthen our Constitution, or are we moving in a direction toward Autocracy?

Mr. Lopez does make an interesting statement in his response, “Instead of bashing the past administration, let’s hear some cheering about how great things are going under your guy.” Mr. Lopez, I am an Independent voter; I don’t have a “guy!” Nevertheless, to address your comment, The 117th United States Congress, which began on Jan. 3, 2021, and ended on Jan. 3, 2023, (the first two years of the Biden administration) enacted 365 laws, a significant body of legislation. These laws benefit

Not above the law

To The Editor: Americans are losing faith in our Supreme Court, and it’s easy to see why.

The nine justices on the Supreme Court are the only federal judges not bound by a code of ethics. It’s up to the justices to self-police on ethical issues, and they want to keep it that way. That’s why nothing happened when Clarence Thomas didn’t recuse himself from Jan. 6 cases that could have directly implicated his wife. That’s why nothing happened when America found out Samuel Alito more than likely leaked a decision about reproductive health care to antiabortion activists. And that’s why nothing happened when it was revealed that Chief Justice Roberts’ wife has earned millions of dollars recruiting for law firms with business before the Supreme Court. It doesn’t have to be this way. Congress

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PUBLIC HEARING

MAY 18TH, 2023

has a duty to act as a check on the Supreme Court and restore faith in our judicial system. They can do that by creating a code of ethics for the Supreme Court. The highest court in the land should be held to the highest standard. It’s time to demand that Congress hold the Supreme Court accountable.

Sergio Pavon Norway

The Great DepressionPlus

To The Editor: In the 1930s, the socialist and communist in our government turned a recession into the Great Depression, which lasted the better part of a decade. The economic and spiritual deprivations of the 1930s fostered a dependence on taxpayer assistance which was the beginning of the gradual slide into Socialism/Marxism. The 1930s was a time when economic and military weakness on the part of the Western Democracies encouraged and enabled aggressive behavior by the totalitarian governments of Germany, Italy, and Japan. The inevitable conflict between the Axis Countries and the Western democracies became known as World War II. The loss of life and destruction of civilization in WWII extended throughout the continents and sub-continents of the Earth.

Channeling the 1930s, the democracies of the West today are economically and militarily weak. The West is inflating its money, curtailing its military, and indoctrinating its children with social justice equity instead of teaching the history and development of mankind and how to use mankind’s accumulated knowledge to make life better for themselves,

Legals

CASCO COMMUNITY CENTER

940 MEADOW ROAD

6:00 P.M.

The Town of Casco’s Selectboard and Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing at 6 p.m. on May 18, 2023, at the Casco Community Center. This Public Hearing is regarding the Comprehensive Plan Draft. For more information, please contact the Casco Town Office or check our website at www.cascomaine.org

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Town of Waterford

PLANNING BOARD SITE WALKS

The Waterford Planning Board will hold site walks on May 15, 2023 to look at reconstruction of nonconforming buildings in the Shoreland Zone on Bear Pond and Jewett Pond and a concept idea for a proposed new lot in the Bear Mountain Village Subdivision.

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their children and the planet. The totalitarian regimes — China, Russia, and Iran, the new Axis of evil — are strengthening the value of their monies (replacing the dollar as the reserve currency for the world); building their military; and educating their children in the sciences, mathematics, and literacy. Unlike the decadelong build up to WWII, we have only few years to prevent WWIII and this time it likely will be a nuclear war.

President Biden, it is time to put aside personal interests and the climate change agenda so that we can confront the real threats to our democracy and our survival. If we do not stop China’s aggression now with firm resolve, the end result of this conflict will make the Great Depression seem like a blessing.

Jock MacGregor Sebago

Coronation day

To The Editor: May 6 was a great day for Brits — who unlike white Americans for the most part didn’t celebrate Cinco de Mayo, thus not sustaining tequila hangovers for that fiesta — as this was at last the day they celebrated as a nation the coronation of their boring but beloved King Charlie and Camilla, his “queen consort,” an assignation short of “wife,” but without the ignominy of “concubine,” and certainly no Dianna.

Commoners and gentry alike were for the most part ecstatic about this whole royal affair and no doubt never once entertained the idea that the royal couple might be gunned down by some mentally ill clown with a military issue assault weapon — always pos-

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Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES

Municipal Election & School Budget Vote

• Municipal Election of Officers & School Budget

Voting will take place at the American Legion, Post 155, 206 Casco Rd., Naples on Monday, May 23, 2023, polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

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Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES

Planning Board SITE WALK

The board will begin the site walks at 4 p.m. on Wabanaki Pass off Route 37 near the Bear River outlet. The first two site walks will take place in Wabanaki Pass, then the board will caravan to the site on Jewett Pond. Public Welcome.

Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES

Planning Board Meeting

The Naples Planning Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. The meeting will be in person at the Naples Town Hall Board Room located at 15 Village Green Lane starting at 6 p.m. On the Agenda:

1. New Business

A. An application for a change of use to a restaurant located at 10 Lake House Road (Tax Map U25, Lot 18)

B. An application for five two-story duplexes located at 227 State Park Road (Tax Map R07, Lot 50)

C. A dock permit application for Winsor Green Condominium Association to add a 36 foot by 26 foot finger on their north dock for loading and unloading (Tax Map U03)

2. Old Business

A. An application for a proposed solar farm located at 245 River Rd. (Tax Map R11, Lot 75) Plans may be viewed online at www.townofnaples.org

The public is welcome to attend the meeting. Any questions or concerns please contact codeoffice@townofnaples.org

The Naples Planning Board will conduct a site walk for an application for a proposed solar farm located at 245 River Road (Tax Map R11, Lot 75). The Board will meet at the access road located at 254 River Road on May 16 at 5 p.m.

The public is welcome to attend.

A Planning Board meeting regarding this matter will be held at 6 p.m. in the Naples Town Office following the site walk.

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sible in our country — and why is that? No one, not even

the police, have such weaponry at their disposal in Britain. It’s simply not allowed, and perhaps — I’m “shooting from the hip” here — the gilded four-ton coronation pumpkin that hauled the royal couple from Westminster Abbey back

Imelda M. Arris

Imelda Marie Arris, beloved daughter of William and Doris Lewis of Harrison, passed away on May 5, 2023, at the age of 81. She was born on April 12, 1942, and leaves behind a legacy of love, family, and a passion for life.

Imelda was mother to her children, Craig Howard (deceased) and Sharon Sabol (Lebanon). She was a stepmother to Marian Harrison (Farmington), Troy Arris (Evans, Ga.), and Kristin Vicere (Springfield, Vt.).

In 1991, Imelda married David Arris upon his return from the Gulf War, and together, they shared many cherished moments. Imelda had a fulfilling career in the healthcare field, where she made a positive impact on the lives of countless individuals. Imelda had an unwavering love for NASCAR and country music, and her dedication to the genre was reflected in her various endeavors. She once curated the Elvis Presley museum in Harrison, preserving the memory of the legendary musician. Imelda also ran the Tracy Byrd fan club, actively supporting and connecting with fellow fans. Her admiration extended to Norm and Betty DeCoteau, whom she cherished as friends. In more recent times, Imelda found joy in being a fan of Mike Preston, appreciating his talent and music. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Mike Preston and Kim Curry for their kindness and for providing music that brought joy to Imelda’s life. Special thanks are also given to Susan Burger, Jen Ross, and the staff at Marshwood Center for their care and support.

Imelda will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. Her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. A service of remembrance will be on May 21 at the Oxford Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4th Street Oxford, Maine at 1 p.m.

Sue R. Polland 1934-2023

After a sudden illness, Sue Robin Polland went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 16, 2023. She was 89 years young. She was adored by her family and they were by her side during her entire ordeal. Sue loved the Lord. She clearly recognized and appreciated the pain and suffering He endured so that all who carried Christ in their hearts would have everlasting life.

Sue was born on March 15, 1934, the daughter of George Preston Bailey and Cathryn Thelma Akers. She attended Auburn, area schools and graduated from Edward Little High School class of 1951. After graduation she attended Auburn School of Commerce. Throughout her life she worked at Prudential Insurance Company, was a switchboard operator for the Poland Telephone Company and was one of the top State of Maine “Avon Representatives” for 25 years. In her early 50s she decided to make a career change as a CNA, she worked for Bridgton Healthcare, Casco Inn Residential Care, Thomas House Healthcare and she also did private residential healthcare.

Sue was a member of the Webb’s Mills Community Women’s Club, loved dancing, a bouquet of Spring’s “May Flowers,” snowmobiling, crossword puzzles, listening to Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musicals, Sunday afternoon drives to explore the nearby woods, mountains and wildlife, as well as watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy (her family knew not to call her at that time of the day).

As a child Sue lived with her mother and grandparents, George and Bertha Akers. She spent summers at her grandparent’s property on Crescent Lake in Casco. It was there that she met the love of her life, Merlen Polland. At the time of her passing, they had been married 68 years. Merlen was an avid outdoorsman, as such, they lived their lives in the country and eventually settled in Newry. Sue loved to watch the animals and birds that visited their property. She was especially fond of her “Red Cardinals” that flocked to the feeders.

She is survived by her loving husband Merlen, daughters Debbi Webber (Donald), Patti Meehan (Jeffrey), Kathi Sargent (Delwin) and Stacy Windham (Steve), son G. Michael Polland (Laurie), sister Sally Smith (Fred) and brother Mike Smith (Laurie). She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and other extended family members including cousins Cliff Akers and Pam Akers.

She was predeceased by her sister Patricia “Pat” Bailey on March 30, 2023. A celebration of life will be held for both Pat and Sue at the family cottage on Crescent Lake later this summer.

Her loving Christian family believes that as Sue joined the Lord’s angels leading her to Heaven she could be seen surrounded by her “Red Cardinals.”

The family suggests that those who desire consider a memorial gift in her name to the Adroscoggin Hospice House, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240.

to Buckingham Palace wasn’t equipped with bullet proof windows as it would have to have been in this country anywhere we Americans are chronically unsafe from mass execution by way of “wellarmed militias.” The last mass shooting in the U.K. was in 1996, by the way.

Meanwhile in Texas, muchas hangovers and another daily mass shooting, this time in a shopping mall — nine shot, deaths as yet unconfirmed, thoughts and prayers.

And Mace won the Kentucky Derby without any mass shootings or police kill-

ings in Louisville. Lucky day for Louisville; they dodged the bullet.

Jon St. Laurent Lovell

Turn-back moments

To The Editor: “We learn from the past, we embrace the present, and then shape the future.”

Life can be a rollercoaster ride with its fair share of ups and downs. While we can’t change the past, we often find ourselves looking back at

Obituaries

Celebration of Life

Valerie J. Woodman

Please join us on Saturday, May 20th from 2 to 4 p.m. Location: 995 South High St. Bridgton Pot luck meal will be available. Please bring an item if you wish.

RAIN DATE: Sunday May 21st Same time/place.

Karen L. Callaghan

PORTER — Karen Lovejoy Callaghan, 65, passed away on May 5 at home after a lengthy illness with her family by her side.

Karen was born on August 5, 1957, in Norway, the daughter of Henrietta Lovejoy and the late Philip Lovejoy.

Karen graduated from Fryeburg Academy with the class of 1975, she then moved to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, after high school and attended college. She later moved to Oregon where she welcomed her first two sons; it was when she moved back to Maine when she welcomed her third son.

Karen was a devoted mother whose house was always filled with the boys and their friends causing chaos, she never turned anyone away no matter the time of day or night.

Karen’s true joys were spending time at the family cabin in North Waterford, going for long rides with her dog Jake, she loved putting her feet in the sand and being at the ocean and you could spot her spending endless hours in her garden and pressing flowers. She loved dancing and singing along to Bruce Springsteen.

Karen’s greatest honor and title was becoming a Nana to her granddaughters Molly and Makenzie, you couldn’t mention their names without a smile appearing on her face.

Karen will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved her, especially her family which includes her sons Patrick Callaghan and wife Katelyn along with their daughters Molly and Makenzie of Denmark, Matthew Callaghan of Porter, Lucas Callaghan of Porter, her mother Henrietta Lovejoy of Fryeburg, siblings Debra Lovejoy and partner Jerry of Harrison, Scott and Lisa Lovejoy of Fryeburg, Wendy and Eddie Davidson of Fryeburg, two nieces Machella Weegar and Emily Davidson of New Hampshire.

Karen will be remembered most for her infectious smile, free spirit and caring heart.

Upon Karen’s wishes there will be a private service held.

In lieu of flowers her wishes are a donation to the Maine Down Syndrome Network.

The family would like to thank Sacopee Valley Rescue, the staff at Bridgton Hospital and Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice for their compassionate and attentive care during this time.

Arrangements are in the care of the Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road in Casco where condolences and tributes may be shared at www.hallfuneralhome.net.

certain moments in our lives and wishing we could have done things differently. These moments are what I call “turnback moments.” They’re those times when we wish we could rewind time and make different choices.

One of the most common areas where people experience these turn-back moments is in their careers. We spend a significant portion of our lives working, and it’s natural to feel like we’re not on the right path sometimes. We may look back and regret not taking a job offer or wish we’d pursued a different career path. But dwelling on those regrets won’t help us move forward. Instead, we can use those experiences to make better choices in the future. We can identify what we want and take steps to get there, even if it means making some difficult decisions.

The same applies to our personal relationships. We may

look back on a past relationship and wonder if we made the right choice in ending it.

Or, we may regret not giving someone a chance when we had the opportunity. But we should remember that we made those choices based on the information we had at the time. We can learn from those experiences, but we shouldn’t beat ourselves up about them. Instead, we should focus on creating better relationships in the future and appreciate the lessons we’ve learned along the way.

Finally, turn-back moments offer opportunities for growth and self-discovery. By acknowledging our mistakes and focusing on the present, we can make better choices and shape a future we are proud of. Embracing our mistakes can lead to personal growth and resilience.

Michael Corthell Bridgton

David Goldrup Graveside Service

There will be a graveside service for David Goldrup of Bridgton, who passed away Nov. 15, 2022, at the Webster Cemetery in Freeport on Saturday, May 27 at 11 a.m. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bridgton.

Ella R. Connelly

Ella R. (Harrington) Connelly of Dover, N.H., formerly of Roslindale, Mass., Lovell, Maine, and Marco Island, Fla., May 3, 2023. Beloved wife of the late John T. Connelly. Loving mother of John and his wife Janet of Medfield, Christine of N.H., Anne and her husband Brian Lynch of West Roxbury, Jim and his wife Maureen of Norfolk, Bill and his wife Erin of Dover, Joseph and his wife Cathey of Fla., and the late Paul and his wife Patricia of Medfield. Devoted grandmother of 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Sister of the late Edward and Bill Harrington. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at the Sacred Heart Church, on Monday, May 8 at 10 a.m. Visitation at the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury was held on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com

William P. Cedfeldt

William Peter Cedfeldt, 91, formerly of Glen Rock, N.J., Harrison, and Naples, Florida, passed away on April 4, 2023, in Dayton, Ohio. Bill Cedfeldt was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on October 27, 1931, to the late Karl and Anna Cedfeldt. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean War, earning the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany) and the National Defense Service Medal. Bill married the love of his life, Mildred “Millie” Brunjes, in 1955. Bill and Millie met in Brooklyn through Luther League, a church youth group. Church membership was always a cornerstone of Bill’s life. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Pace University and began his career as an accountant, but found his true calling working for religious non-profits. He was the Director of Communications for the Lutheran Church in America on Madison Avenue in New York City for many years, then finished his career as the Director of Public Relations for the American Bible Society. He stopped working in 1996 and enjoyed a long retirement with Millie in Maine and Florida. Wherever they lived, Bill and Millie made friends with ease and built a sense of community.

Bill truly enjoyed travelling and he travelled the world. He was an avid reader of history and fiction, loved animals (especially dogs), and always had a fish tank. Bill most enjoyed spending time on Long Lake in Harrison. For more than three decades, the house in Maine that Bill and Millie built was a very special gathering place for family and friends. It was an idyllic setting where children and grandchildren grew up and built connections to nature on the lake and in the woods. It was a place where many family connections were strengthened, and lifelong friendships were formed or reinforced.

Bill was a role model to many: an outgoing, kind and extremely patient man with a great sense of humor. He was a friend and inspiration to all he met. He will be remembered as a loving husband, an amazing father, father-in-law, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He is preceded in death by his parents Karl and Anna, and his brother John. He is survived by his loving wife Mildred; daughters Heidi Huth (husband Shane, former husband Peter Tyrcha) and Trina Maschino (husband Kurt), son Paul Cedfeldt (wife Andrea); and his seven grandchildren: Trevor, Tyler, Dakota, Connor, Luke, William, and Anna.

Online memories and condolences may be left for the family at https://www.bakerhazelsnider.com/obituary-listing

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ing throng at the beginning of the ceremony. In some way the Royal Horse guards misinterpreted their shouts and set fire to the gates. The spectators, panic stricken, rushed out and were slaughtered by Norman cavalry. Therefore, the coronation ceremony of William the Conqueror was consummated in an almost empty building.

The best authentic description of an early coronation procession is to be found in manuscript form in the British museum. It describes the coronation of Richard I, ‘Richard the Lion Hearted,’ on Sept. 3, 1189, in Westminster Abbey. It is recorded that the spectators were terrorized by seeing a bat fluttering above the throne and considered it an evil omen. The conclusion of the coronation ceremony was marked by a wholesale butchery of the Jews. They had been ordered to remain away from the abbey, but came to the ceremony with many rich gifts for the king. The inflamed populace fell upon them, and the massacre spread from London to other cities.

Nov. 6, 1129 witnessed the coronation of Henry VI, the first boy king of England. Although but nine years of age, it is recorded that he was attired in bishop’s robes.

Henry III was twice crowned king of England. His first coronation was at Gloucester on Oct. 28, 1216, by the Bishop of Westminster. The second was held four years later, on May 17, at Westminster abbey, with the archbishop of Canterbury officiating.

The coronation of King Richard III on July 6, 1483 is said to have been the most splendid one up to that date.

Immediately after the defeat of Richard III at Bosworth, Henry VII was crowned on the battlefield. The defeated monarch had worn his crown into the battle, but had lost it in the melee. Lord Stanley, a noble, found it in a hawthorn bush and, in the presence of the entire army, picked it up and placed it upon the head of the new King Henry. A little more than two months later, however, Henry was re-crowned in Westminster Abbey. His queen, Elizabeth of York, was not crowned until nearly a month after his coronation.

At the coronation of Queen Mary, 1553, three crowns were used — that of Edward the Confessor, the Imperial

crown of England, and another one made expressly for her. Each in turn was placed upon her head. One historian narrates a peculiar circumstance of her coronation. She was to have been anointed, it seems, with oil said to have been given St. Thomas of Canterbury by the Virgin Mary. At the last minute, however, it was feared that the oil had lost its efficacy, and a fresh supply was forthwith consecrated. She also refused to sit in the coronation chair, claiming that it had been desecrated by her Protestant brother, Edward, and used another one sent by the Pope.

The coronation of Queen Elizabeth, Jan 15, 1558, was an unusually unique and stormy one. To be a prisoner in the Tower one minute and the queen of England the next is certainly far out of the ordinary. The entire ceremony was fraught with misunderstandings and strife, despite the fact that an astrologer had declared the day a propitious one. To begin with, there was the change from the old Catholic order of procedure to the Protestant. At an instance, Elizabeth agreed to kiss the ‘pax,’ or wafer, but would not recognize the old formula to any further extent. No little trouble was experienced in obtaining a church dignitary to perform the ceremony. The See of Canterbury was vacant. The Primate of York objected to reading the litany in English and refused to officiate. Finally, the Bishop of Carlisle consented to fill the role.

The superstitiously included found full justification of their views in the coronation of Charles I on Feb 2, 1626. As the chosen day happened to be the Feast of the Purification, and as white was the proper color for that day, the king’s robe was of white instead of the usual purple velvet. Now, white was always considered an unlucky color for England’s sovereigns. The next ominous event was the breaking of the wing of the dove on the old scepter. Following close on the heels of this misfortune, the royal barge stuck fast at the palace and was eventually brought to the wrong landing. To cap the climax and as though to dispel any doubt superstitious ones might still entertain, all London that afternoon was shaken by an earthquake. Whether or not this chain of accidents was intended as a warning, the fact remains that they all occurred

at the coronation of a king who lost his head.

On the 23rd day of April, 1661, St. George’s day, Charles II entered his state barge early in the morning and went to Westminster. There he donned his robes of ermine and moved in procession to the abbey. Kneeling, he took the oath, which had again been altered, and was crowned by Archbishop Juxon. The crown, embellished with jewels, was a new one, as the old one had been destroyed in the Civil Wars. After the ceremony, an elaborate banquet was given at Westminster hall, preceded by what was believed to be the first display of fireworks at an English coronation.

James II was crowned with a pomp and ceremony that had never before been equaled on St. George’s day, 1685, by Archbishop Sancroft, who was ordered to abbreviate the ritual on the pretext of saving time, but in reality to appease the Catholic conscience of the new king. There was no celebration of the holy communion, nor was a copy of the English Bible presented, as was customary. It is related by historians that the specially prepared anointing oil so pleased the king and his queen that they made a present of £1000 to the court apothecary.

From a political and religious standpoint, the coronation of William and Mary on April 11, 1689 was significant. They were crowned as joint sovereigns, and the coronation rite was approved by act of Parliament for the first time in history. This rite declared against transubstantiation of the bread and wine in the holy communion. Dean Stanley called attention to the fact that the coronation oath was ‘altered into conformity with accrual usages of the kingdom to maintain the Protestant reformed religion as established by law.’ The House of Commons was present in a body in a gallery directly behind the shrine of Edward the Confessor. As Archbishop Sancroft refused to officiate on the ground that William and Mary claimed the throne by act of Parliament and not by hereditary descent, Thomas Lamplugh, Archbishop of York, crowned the queen, while Compton, Bishop of London, crowned the king. For the first time since the coronation f Edward VI a copy of the English Bible was presented. The day was considered unlucky by Jacobites, since it was neither a Sunday nor a festival. William had intended to make an offering of 20 guineas, but his purse was stolen before the ceremony.

If there is anything in omens, that fact seemed certainly demonstrated at the coronation of George III, Sept. 22, 1761.

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Students build Little Free Libraries

Charles (Chaz) Reed, a carpentry teacher at Lake Region Vocational Center, is having his classes build four Little Free Libraries for the Bridgton-Lake Region

Rotary Club. The libraries are small weather-proof bookcases that will be placed in neighborhoods to enable people to share books 24/7. Each little library will be a chartered Little Free Library in a worldwide network of libraries and each one will appear on a world map. The goal is to make books available to people who have difficulty coming to a town library and to help foster a love of reading in children and teens. The books do not have to be returned; most Little Free Libraries have an equal number of people contributing and taking books.

The Little Free Libraries have been built at minimal

Mental Health Walk to Raise Awareness

Lakes Region Recovery Center, in collaboration with Bridgton Hospital, will hold a Mental Health Awareness Walk on Thursday, May 18 from 10 to 10:30 a.m.

The walk will start and end at the Recovery Center, located at 2 Elm Street, in Bridgton. Parking at “Music on Main.” Swag, water, and snacks will be provided.

The Recovery Center will have its entry room decorated in honor of May and bringing awareness to Mental Health. Bridgton Chief of Police Phil Jones will be accompanying participants down Main Street, parking at the entry way of

Stevens Brook Elementary School. As walkers proceed past the school, where hopefully they will be cheered on by students and school staff, Chief Jones will then be parked at the lower part of Depot Road and Main Street by Mainly Melts and the Chamber of Commerce.

Here are the details of the walk:

• Leaving the Recovery Center, we will be turning right on Elm Street

• Left on Main Street, pass by Key Bank (on the left)

• Turn right onto Portland Road. This is where the Chief Jones will be parked

• Continue pass Walgreens on the right, taking a right onto Frances Bell Drive, walking past Stevens Brook Elementary School

• Staying to the right on the road, passing by Warren’s Florist and back out to Main Street (next to Mainly Melts) where Chief Jones will be parked

• Taking a left onto Main Street and heading back toward the Recovery Center. Thank you to the Bridgton Hospital and the staff participating, all the local businesses and community coming together for this monumental event!

Mental Health Awareness

Walk May 18, 10-10:30 a.m. Starting and at the Recovery Center

Rotary serves up Kettle Dinner

The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is serving up a Community Kettle today, Thursday, May 11 at 4:30 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center (15 Depot Street).

The menu: Hamburgers, fries, salad and strawberry shortcake.

Price: Free, by donation only to the BCC.

Join us for a delicious meal shopped, prepared and served by local Rotarians, family and friends. For more information, contact LakeRegionRotary@gmail. com.

cost thanks to the ingenuity of the Voc Ed students in using scrap materials and the generosity of Ace Hardware by Hayes, who donated the paint to match Rotary’s blue and gold theme colors. Many students participated in this project. The students in the photo are the most recent group. All of them have taken great pride in the project, as they should. They have done a very professional job under the guidance of Chaz Reed.

The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is very grateful for the enthusiastic support of LRVC and the Lake Region community in making good books more accessible to everyone.

The Little Free Libraries will be placed in Denmark, Sweden, and Waterford. A location for the fourth library has not yet been determined. For more information, please contact Joanne Cohn at 617-306-1956.

Local Happenings

Flag Placement

American Legion Post 67 will be remembering and honoring Bridgton’s veterans buried in the Forest Hill Cemetery on Kansas Road by placing a flag on each veteran’s grave in preparation for Memorial Day. The public is invited to assist the Legion in placing the flags on Saturday, May 20 at 2:30 p.m.

4 Square Championships

The Bridgton Recreation Department will host the 4 Square World Championships on Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Bridgton Town Hall, 26 North High Street. Register for $10 at the door or show up to enjoy the lively competition at no cost.

This is the 17th year of the unique event where you have a chance to be world champion.

Trophies will be awarded to kids and adults. For more information on the event and the sport, Google squarefour.org.

Upcoming Kettle Dinner

Under the direction of “chef” Brook Sulloway, the Bridgton Lions Club will be serving Chicken Marcella at the Kettle Dinner on Thursday, May 18 at 5 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center. Come and enjoy good food and community fellowship. The dinner is free to all. Donations are, of course, accepted.

Annual Spring Sale

St. Joseph Women’s Guild is having their Annual Spring Sale on Saturday, May 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the St. Joseph Church Hall, South High Street, Bridgton.

There will be a variety of plants, (great for Spring planting), delicious baked goods, gently used clothing for all ages in the Boutique Section and special finds in the White Elephant display.

Join us for a fun time searching and finding something special. There will also be complementary coffee and tea available.

Volunteers needed

HARRISON — Volunteers are needed to help with cleaning of grave stones at Maple Ridge Cemetery from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 20. Cleaning materials will be provided. Some “rugged young men” are also needed to help straighten tipped grave stones. For more information, call Gerry Smith at 583-2213.

Chewonki Foundation events

WATERFORD — The Waterford Library is pleased to present three free Chewonki Foundation events at the Wilkins House on Saturday, May 20. All welcome. Families encouraged to attend.

11:30 a.m., Bats of the World

12:30 p.m., Bring your own picnic lunch

1:30 p.m. Scales and Tails

Grants made possible by Maine Public Library Fund (income tax check-off) to Maine public libraries and staff to encourage and support innovation in creation and expansion of library services.

(www.chewonki.org/community/traveling-naturalhistory-program/WilkinsHouse)

Next events are June 24 and July 22. Same time. Same Bat Station.

IN THE KITCHEN — Rotarians George Klauber, Aaron Hagan, Joe Barth and Skip Sullivan prepping for last Rotary-Sponsored Community Kettle.

BOOK BOX BUILDERS — Lake Region Vocational Center carpentry students Isaac McConkey (LRHS), Oliver York, Troy Swift and Connor Kiesman (Molly Ockett School) take a well-deserved bow with teacher Chaz Reed for their work in building Little Free Libraries.

BN 19 ATTENTION

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

HELP WANTED

MSAD72 SCHOOL DISTRICT (EOE) in Fryeburg, Maine has immediate openings: mechanic/ groundskeeper, school secretaries, van drivers, and bus drivers. Visit www.msad72.org, call 207-9352600 or pick up an application today at Door #10, 25 Molly Ockett Drive, Fryeburg, ME tf14

SEASONAL HELP WANTED at Wyonegonic Camps in Denmark: Full and part-time kitchen positions including meal cook, assistant/prep cook and general kitchen assistants; part-time housekeeping; part-time grounds maintenance/driver; part-time office administrative support. Position start dates available May 29 to June 19 and ending August 19 to 31. Online preliminary application available at Wyonegonic.com; compensation commensurate with experience. Call 207-452-2051 to arrange a local interview. 3t19

BRIDGTON Grounds maintenance and housekeeping positions. April to October. Please call 6719059. 6t14x

FUTURE LEADERS WANTED — Q-Team Tree Service in Naples. Visit Q-Team.com/benefits for info. tf51

LOOKING FOR — a mature Jack of all trades/Handyman to work maintenance this summer at Camp Waziyatah in Waterford. Pay is $14-17 per hour depending on experience. To apply call Gary at 540-494-4110. 4t15x FOR SALE

CUSTOM MADE — Board and batten doors. Multiple styles and designs. Indoor, outdoor, stained or clear finish, closets, room dividers, etc. 207-595-4606, call or text. 12t10x

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

DRIED FIREWOOD — Dried twelve months. Selling seasoned hardwood year-round. One cord

$350, cut, split, delivered. Call 207-595-5029; 207-583-4113. maineseasonedfirewood.com 52t31x

VEHICLES FOR SALE

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

BUSINESS SERVICES

LOOKING FOR — houses or camps to paint for 2023 season. Free estimates. 35 years experience. Dirigo Custom Painting. 7439889 18t18x

KIMBALL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE — Spring cleanup. Brush cutting and removal, trucking of aggregates, loam, bark hauling and more. Fully insured Call 207-595-8321 or 207-5838010. 4t18x

HONEST AND PROFESSIONAL

— Various home repair and handyman services including painting, deck staining, rotted wood repair, bath/kitchen updates, plumbing repairs, flooring, roof/siding washing, soft and pressure methods, dock repairs and more! Insured. Brian, cell 865-415-8419; 603452-8772 homefit04@gmail.com

DENMARK HOUSE PAINTING

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

LAKE REGION Transportation Service. From shopping trips, pick-up and delivery to personal errands, airport, and special requests. Call or text your request

PREMIUM HARDWOOD MIX

GREEN: $225/cord

SEMI-SEASONED:

Now Hiring! Sous chef who is enthusiastic, creative, and qualified to help assist in running our kitchen.

Competitive salary!

Please send resume to info@thelodgeatpleasantpoint.com or 207-925-3008

Henry’s Concrete Construction is looking to hire for a few positions: concrete laborer, concrete floor finisher, and Class B boom truck operator. Please DO NOT respond if you: are unable to set your alarm, text out sick once a week, have to find a ride to work, or think checking social media every five minutes is part of your daily tasks. DO REPLY if you are a dependable hard worker that doesn’t whine, is able to be part of a team that provides quality work, you don’t mind working 50+ hours a week earning great pay, staying fit and getting a great tan and have a never give up attitude. Please call or text 207-557-2801

LOOKING FOR AN ACCOMPANIST!

At the Casco Village Church UCC, we are looking for an Accompanist! We have both a grand piano and a Protégé Organ by Allen. Organ not required. We are a very music-oriented church and have a wonderful choir with a few good singers right now with the hope that our choir will continue. So it is a great possibility, if you are so inclined, that this may turn into a position of Director/Accompanist. Services are live and live-streamed, and we are rehearsing on Sundays at 9 a.m. for our Worship Service which is at 10 a.m. At some time in the future, Choir Rehearsals may resume on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Accompanist for Sunday Service & Choir $150

with experience. E-mail meg@camptapawingo.com or call 207-647-3351.

Early May - Mid June Outdoor Clean Up Housekeeping

Early June - Late August

Laundry

Housekeeping Cook 6T17CD

If you are interested in the position or have any questions about it, please contact either Pastor Joyce Long or Office Manager Storm Field, at Casco Village Church PO Box 367, Casco ME 04015 627-4282 OR by e-mail, CVCUCC@gmail.com

Help Wanted TOWN OF DENMARK

Public Works – Equipment Operator

The Town of Denmark is taking applications to fill an opening in the Public Works Department as an Equipment Operator/Laborer. This position will have a start date of July 3, 2023. Duties include operating trucks and sanders, heavy equipment to perform such duties as snow removal and road maintenance. Other duties include seasonal repair and maintenance of municipal properties, mowing of cemeteries, spring and fall cleanup of roads, winterizing of trucks, general maintenance of Public Work’s vehicles/equipment and municipal buildings. A full job description is posted on the Town’s website or you can request one by e-mailing the Town Manager.

The ideal applicant shall have: the ability to deal courteously with the public and to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees and the public, have knowledge of traffic laws, obtain knowledge of the geography of the Town, willing to work nights and weekends during winter season.

An applicant applying for this position should be able to continuously maintain a Class B driver’s license and pass random drug testing. This position reports directly to the Public Works Director.

This is a full-time, non-union, 40-hour per week position, Monday – Thursday. Benefits include health insurance, vacation time, sick time and holiday pay. The Town of Denmark offers competitive pay rate; this is an hourly rate of pay which will be based on experience and knowledge.

To apply: Application may be picked up at the Town Office during business hours, or you may e-mail the Town Manager to request an application – townmanager@denmarkmaine.org. Review of applications is expected to begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled.

TOWN

Public

Help

The Town of Denmark is taking applications to fill an opening for Public Works Director. This position will have a start date of July 3, 2023, with a training period of two months with the current director. This is a supervisory position. Duties include supervising all Public Works and Transfer Station employees. Supervise all Public Works activities including highway and road maintenance, construction, snow removal, building and equipment maintenance and Transfer Station. Supervise, plan, calculate cost of short- and long-term department programs and construction projects. Perform administrative duties, including maintaining employee records, work schedules, submitting weekly payroll. Administer on job training, and compliance with DOT. A full job description is posted on the Town’s website or you can request one by e-mailing the Town Manager.

The ideal applicant shall have: the ability to deal courteously with the public. Have extensive knowledge in construction methods, materials and equipment. Have a working knowledge of municipal finance, administration and budgeting. Have the ability to organize, direct and coordinate activities of the department and to establish effective working relationships employees and public. Have knowledge of traffic laws, obtain knowledge of the geography of the Town, willing to work night and weekends during winter season.

An applicant applying for this position should be able to continuously maintain a Class B driver’s license and pass random drug testing. This position reports directly to the Town Manager.

This is a 40-hour full-time, non-union, “on-call” position. The Public Works Department work week is Monday – Thursday. Benefits include health insurance, vacation time, sick time and holiday pay. The Town of Denmark offers competitive pay rate; this is salary position, pay will be based on experience and knowledge.

To apply: application may be picked up at the Town Office during business hours, or you may e-mail the Town Manager to request an application –townmanager@denmarkmaine.org. Review of applications is expected to begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled.

The Town of Denmark is an Equal Opportunity Employer 3T17CD

Bridgton Farmers’ Market recipe

Citrus-Glazed Turnips

By Nancy Tripp Bridgton Farmers’ Market

One of the first edible spring treats from the earth this time of year are radishes and turnips. Patch Farm began to harvest beautiful little hakurei turnips over the past couple of weeks. They are such a wonderful vegetable sliced and eaten raw or braised or roasted. This Korean recipe melds the spicy heat of gochugaru (very similar to red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper, which is what I used) and the fresh sweetness of citrus to complement the turnips earthy flavors makes a standout side to many a dish. This recipe is a particularly wonderful side for fish or a simple chicken dish.

The Bridgton Farmers Market has moved back outdoors to the Green on Depot Street and we are working our way to filling every space at our market.

Our members’ tables are full of fresh produce, pasture raised meats, eggs and dairy. We have fabulous bakers

Thursday, May 11

Invasive Terrestrial Plant talk featuring Lauren Pickford. Land Use manager at Lakes Environmental Association, as part of the Waterford Library Annual Fraser Gardening Program, 6:30 p.m. at the Wilkins House, 19 Plummer Hill Road in Waterford. All welcome. There is no charge.

Community Kettle The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is serving up a Community Kettle today, Thursday, May 11 at 4:30 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center (15 Depot Street). The menu: Hamburgers, fries, salad and strawberry shortcake. Price: Free, by donation only to the BCC.

Friday, May 12 Maine Mayhem Festival at the Magic Lantern in Bridgton, 7 p.m., Tavern.

The Maine Mayhem Film Festival showcases films by second year Communications and New Media students at Southern Maine Community College. Featuring several short animation and five short films framed by an interstitial story. Tickets: $10.

Saturday, May 13

Second Saturday Art Walk featuring sidewalk artists, special exhibits and gallery openings along Main Street and Depot Street in Bridgton from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., presented by Vision Bridgton.

Native Wildflowers to Wake Up Your Gardens presented by Dianne Sinclair at Spaulding Memorial Library, 282 Sebago Road (Route 114) in Sebago, at 2 p.m.

Molly Ockett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presents

baking up homemade breads, cookies and other pastry delights and oh so many more locally produced products for you to buy.

Come and see! Spring is here!

Citrus-Glazed Turnips

New York Times Cooking

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound turnips, peeled and cut into

1½-inch pieces (see Tip)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)

1 teaspoon black pepper

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon finely diced red onion

1 tablespoon thinly sliced jalapeño

1 teaspoon gochugaru (see Tip)

½ cup fresh juice from Satsuma mandarins (or any sweet oranges or tangerines)

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Chopped chives, picked dill fronds and flaky sea salt, for serving

Preparation

Heat the oven to 375 degrees.

In a bowl, toss together the turnips, olive oil, salt and pepper until well coated. Lay the turnips flat on a sheet pan lined with parchment. Roast, rotating the pan halfway through, until the turnips are tender with a bite in the centers and very lightly browned on the bottoms, about 15 minutes.

In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add the red onion and jalapeño, then cook, stirring often, until translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the roasted turnips and gochugaru, then add the mandarin juice, lemon juice and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Increase the heat to high and bring to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced by half, 5 to 7 minutes.

To serve, top with chives, dill and flaky sea salt.

Tips

Any variety of turnips can be used. The most commonly found large white turnips that are blushed with purple may have tough skins that should be peeled, but smaller, thin-skinned hakurei turnips are particularly sweet and do not require peeling. You can find gochugaru, or red-pepper powder, at Korean or Asian supermarkets and at many grocery stores, as well as online. It ranges from a fine dust to tiny coarse flakes. For this dish, try to buy the coarse variety.

Calendar of Events

Jonathan Yellowbear, at The Maine Lake Science Center, 51 Willett Road, Bridgton at 10 a.m. He will have reproductions of many of the items made and used by the Abenaki. There is no charge, but donations are always appreciated.

Dinner & Auction to benefit Fryeburg Recreation at the David & Doris Hastings Community Center, 59 Recreation Drive, Fryeburg. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner being catered by 302 West Smokehouse & Tavern.

Silent Auction items viewing at 5 p.m. and end promptly at 7 p.m. Spots are limited to claim a table of eight for $300 or buy single tickets at $40 per person. To purchase your table contact Lindsay Knapp at 207-749-2879 or fryeburgrecauction@gmail.com

Community Dinner is being hosted by the East Otisfield Free Baptist Church from 4:30 to 6 p.m. “Chicken Dinner” menu is: oven fried chicken with peas, potato salad, biscuits, assorted desserts. The dinner is a free event, open to the public, but donations are graciously accepted. 231 Rayville Road in Otisfield, (off of Route 121).

Stuart’s Corner Cemetery Association meeting at the Masonic Hall, Bolsters Mills in Harrison, 9 a.m.

Benefit Dinner & Take-AChance Auction for Barbara Gushee at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds, Expo Building (by the front gate), 4 to 6 p.m. Spaghetti dinner, $10 per person, children ages 12 and under $5.

Beyond Reason pop-rock and blues band will perform at

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7 p.m. at the First Universalist Church of Norway, 479 Main Street, Norway. Proceeds will benefit maintenance of the church’s 200-year-old building. Admission $10. Tickets are available at the door or at The Tribune, 430 Main Street, Norway.

The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy, 18 Bradley Street, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac. Rod & Kustom Kruisers Club car show at 5:30 p.m. outside the LHE/ PAC patio.

Wednesday, May 17

Breakfast Community

Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Otisfield Community Hall (Route 121). The lunch is by donation if you can afford it and otherwise free.

Taste of the Lakes & Silent Auction, featuring comedian Juston McKinney, presented by the Greater Bridgton Chamber of Commerce, 6 to 9 p.m. at Point Sebago Resort, Casco. Fundraiser to benefit the Chamber and scholarships for Lake Region HS, Lake Region Vocational Center and Lake Region & Fryeburg Area Adult Ed. Cost $35 per person, go to Chamber website to purchase tickets.

Thursday, May 18

Mental Health Awareness Walk, Lakes Region Recovery Center, in collaboration with Bridgton Hospital, will hold

a Mental Health Awareness Walk from 10 to 10:30 a.m.

The walk will start and end at the Recover Center, located at 2 Elm Street, in Bridgton. Parking at “Music on Main.” Swag, water, and snacks will be provided.

Otisfield Historical Society’s first program for 2023 will begin at 7 p.m. at the Otisfield Town House on Bell Hill Road. Dr. Jean Hankins, archivist for Otisfield Historical Society, will focus on the early history of the town, covering the period from 1690 to 1803, shortly after Otisfield was incorporated.

Friday, May 19 and

Sunday, May 21

Lake Region Community Chorus is very pleased to be having two concerts: Friday, May 19 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 21 at 3 p.m. at the Twitchell Chapel at the Bridgton Academy, 11 Academy Lane, North Bridgton. Donations accepted.

Saturday, May 20

Grave Stone Cleaning. Volunteers are needed to help with cleaning of gravestones at Maple Ridge Cemetery from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, call Gerry Smith at 583-2213.

Free Chewonki programs presented by the Waterford Library at the Wilkins House. All welcome. Families encouraged to attend. 11:30 a.m., Bats of the World; 12:30 p.m., Bring your own picnic

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lunch; 1:30 p.m. Scales and Tails.

Flag Placement. American Legion Post 67 will be remembering and honoring Bridgton’s veterans buried in the Forest Hill Cemetery on Kansas Road by placing a flag on each veteran’s grave in preparation for Memorial Day. The public is invited to assist the Legion in placing the flags at 2:30 p.m.

Met Opera Live in HD features “Don Giovanni” at 1 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center on the campus of Fryeburg Academy, Bradley Street. Estimated run time: 3 hours 20 minutes.

Tickets: www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac. Opera enthusiast

Joe De Vito will be hosting his Opera Lecture Series on Thursday, May 18 at 3 p.m. in the LHE/PAC Seminar Room. The lectures are free and open to the public.

Monday, May 22

Groundbreaking Ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Rufus Porter Museum, 121 Main Street in Bridgton.

Tuesday, May 23 SAD 61 Budget Validation Referendum in Bridgton, Casco and Naples, polls open in each town from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, May 26

Fundraiser for Lake Region Project Graduation, spaghetti dinner and raffle, 5 to 7 p.m., Sebago Town Hall. Cost: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and kids, $25 family of four rate. Cash, check and Venmo. Drive-through option, text 207-749-8279.

Saturday, May 27

Spring Bird Walk at the Ten-mile River Demonstration Forest, located on the Hiram/

Brownfield town line from 7 to 9 a.m. This event is free but participants are asked to please register by visiting the website at oxfordcountyswcd. org/workshops. The registration deadline is Friday, May 26.

Annual Spring Sale. St. Joseph Women’s Guild is having their Annual Spring Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the St. Joseph Church Hall, South High Street, Bridgton. There will be a variety of plants, (great for Spring planting), delicious baked goods, gently used clothing for all ages in the Boutique Section and special finds in the White Elephant display. Music on Main featuring American Ride and Bryan Frates Band, the first of the Bridgton Free Concert Series at 144 Main Street. Music is from 6 to 9 p.m.

Monday, May 29 Memorial Day Service. American Legion Post 67 will be conducting a Memorial Day Ceremony at Farragut Park in Bridgton (North High Street, across from the Town Hall) at 11 a.m. The Legion asks that you arrive at least 15 minutes early so that everyone can be seated prior to the beginning of the ceremony. 7th Annual Memorial Day Free Cruise for veterans and active duty military (and immediate family) on the Songo River Queen II, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., rain or shine. Advance reservations are highly recommended. For more information or to make a reservation call: Rolanda Leary at 207-6277117 or Dave Gerrish, event coordinator, at 207-693-6854 or e-mail: atozdave@yahoo. com.