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Four challenge for Bridgton Selectmen seats

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Four candidates will seek two seats (three-year terms) on the Bridgton Board of Selectmen.

Chairman Lee Eastman will not seek re-election.

Selectwoman Carmen Lone is seeking another term.

Candidates for the position include James W. Kidder, Bernard “Bernie” N. King Jr. and Robert J. McHatton Sr. All three sought a seat on the board in last year’s election with King falling short in a run-off vote against Paul Tworog.

Absentee ballots are now available.

The election is scheduled for Tuesday, June 8, at which time voters will also act

on warrant articles via written ballot.

The News posed the following questions to the four candidates.

Why did you decide to run for office?

Kidder: To use my years of municipal experience to move the town forward in a positive direction.

King: I decided to run for office

because I miss being involved in major projects that were started when I was on the Board of Selectmen, such as streetscape, wastewater and Depot Street. I want to be involved again in policy making and the budget.

Lone: Three years ago, I ran for Board of Selectmen because I felt that some of BRIDGTON, Page 4A

Search for Tony Newcomers seek Harrison posts Family ups reward to $16,500

“Someone knows where our son is,” says Ramona and Narciso Torres of Denmark.

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 MISSING, going on 22 friends. That would be the years was the last time last time he was ever seen. Ramona and Narciso Friday, May 21, 2021, will Torres of Denmark mark the 22nd anniversary heard from their son, of his disappearance.

Angel “Tony” Torres.

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.

Angel’s parents, Ramona and Narciso Torres, have spent more than two decades keeping their son’s memory alive and pleading for answers.

The Torres’ says the reward in their son’s case has been increased to $16,500. If anyone has any information that could result in recovery of his remains, please call Maine State Police.

“Maine State Police detectives are interested in talking to anyone who has more information about Angel’s disappearance,” said Lt. Scott Gosselin of Major Crimes Unit – Southern Maine. “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.”

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — With Penny Bean and Hank Dumont declining to seek re-election to the Harrison Select Board, four candidates hope to fill the two vacated seats.

Entering the race are Kathy Bracken, Philip Devlin, Frederick Ross and Sierra Scribner. The town will hold elections and action on warrant articles via secret ballot on June 8 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Absentee ballots are

now available, and a copy of the ballot is available on the town website.

The News posed the following questions to the candidates, whose responses appear in alphabetical order.

Editor’s Note: Kathy Bracken declined to be included in this article.

Why did you decide to run for office?

Devlin: In my work on the Harrison Broadband Advisory Committee, I saw that my technical and project management expe-

rience could add significant value on that project in assessing where the town is today and where it should be headed in the future. One of the lessons learned with broadband is that businesses by themselves will not always arrive at solutions that improve the quality of life for all residents in town and that the town may need to play a role (perhaps a small one but a smart one) to assure the public interest is protected for all residents. Broadband

will be an important decision for the board later this year. We received a 23% participation rate in the broadband survey and I would like to increase that participation level and engage the community to formulate the clear picture of where we want Harrison to go over the next 5 to 10 years and what we need to do to get there.

I believe I could offer some new perspectives not only on managing the financial aspects of the HARRISON, Page 3A

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Yes, Naples residents failed to accept a public works proposal at this town meeting.

But, it is not the last people will hear of it.

In fact, town officials will have been listening to the citizens if another version of public works is offered during the next budget season.

That’s because people said it was something that should be moved toward slowly.

The topic of public works came up when the plowing and sand bids were being discussed during the Naples Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday.

“After speaking with a couple of selectmen, your

opinions differ slightly from mine. I have no intention of bringing up public works department next year, but I am being strongly urged to do so,” Naples Town Manager John Hawley said.

“It might be in our best interest not to award a threeyear contract if that is what the board is instructing me to do,” he said.

Prior to town meeting, the town put out to bid the plowing contract because the three-year contract had expired. Awarding the bids was tabled last month until after town meeting, after the decision on public works.

“Now, we need to hire a plowing contractor for both our plowing and putting up our winter sound,” Hawley

said.

P&K Sand and Gravel came up with lowest bid, he said. Ultimately, the board awarded both the plowing contract and the sand bid to P&K. On Monday evening, the selectmen were mulling over Hawley’s question of whether or not to award the bid for the next three years — depending on the timeline for the creation of a public works department.

“At town meeting, everyone wanted a slow approach,” Selectman Bob Caron II said.

Selectman Ted Shane said, “Even if the taxpayers approve a public works department, we still have two more years to build it.

We could still do it in three years.”

Caron continued talking about the timeline.

“The direction of the taxpayers is what they are saying, to take it slow, each year. It could be reintroduced next year in 2022,” Caron said.

Shane said he wasn’t opposed to awarding a three-year bid because it would take that long to line up those proverbial ducks for public works.

Chairman Jim Grattelo shifted gears slightly.

“At town meeting, we all learned a very valuable lesson. The town pointed out the fact P&K is local business, and we should support BID, Page 5A

Plow bid brings up PW dilemma

Naples: Two incumbents face two challengers

Social time was the prize

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Any fisherman will tell you: It is more about the time spent fishing than what’s actually caught.

It seems the spirit of camaraderie was contagious during a fishing event held for U.S. veterans from several towns across Maine.

“It is always good to be able to get out with fellow service members, and talk.

Camaraderie is the biggest thing. Fishing is very relaxing. It doesn’t get too complicated,” according to Linwood Bailey, of Gray.

Bailey, who served in the Navy, joined Standish resident Jerry Black, who was also a Navy man.

“I like the meetings we have. We get to shoot the bull about fishing here and there — brag, lie about fishing,” Black said.

On Wednesday, May 12, the Sebago Lake Anglers Association (SLAA) held the fourth annual Veterans Fishing Fling. It was coordinated with the American Legions in the area. Also, some members of the Naples Recreation and Activities Committee vol-

PLEASED WITH PICKEREL — Marty Ollinger, of Brunswick, landed a pickerel during the Sebago Lake Anglers Association’s fourth annual Veterans Fishing Fling on Wednesday, May 12.

(De Busk Photo) unteered to help with the lunch that was served in the early afternoon under the pavilion at Kent’s Landing.

That Wednesday — although the weather was sunny and free of rain, there was a strong northwest wind that made Long Lake rather choppy.

There were 34 veterans who participated along with three helpers, according to Bob Chapman, president of Sebago Lake Anglers Association and a 30-year veteran of the Air Force.

“We had a couple of mobility-challenged fishermen. We were able to get them on pontoon boats if that is what they wanted,” Chapman said.

He captained a boat and talked about how the trip unfolded.

“I took three in my boat. We found a couple places to tuck out of the wind. We trolled in those areas. With a selection of some live bait and some lures. We were not successful in getting a fish to bite. We went over to FISHING, Page 5A

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — In the Town of Naples, the most contested race is that for the Naples Board of Selectmen.

Four people are vying for two seats. Two of the candidates, Jim Turpin and Caleb Humphrey, are the incumbents. Meanwhile, challenger Kevin Rogers, who is no stranger to local politics, took out and returned nomination papers for a selectman’s seat.

Colin Brackett is the other

candidate seeking a spot on the Naples board.

Each seat has a threeyear term attached to it.

Turpin, 69, has been married to his wife for 47 years. They have two adult children and three grandchildren. Turpin has Bachelor’s of Science in Wildlife Biology. He owns a small business, Coveside Conservation Products, which is based in Casco.

Humphrey, 35, works as a mechanic at Humphrey Small Engines. His politi-

cal and civic experience includes: the Naples Board of Selectmen, Naples Parks and Land Use Committee (Current), Casco/Naples Bulky Waste and Transfer Station Council (Current), and Naples Budget Committee (Prior).

Rogers, 48, is the owner/manager of a property management company.

His committee experience includes Naples Planning Board, Naples Board of Selectmen, Ordinance NAPLES, Page 2A

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Plans are brewing for an Aroma Joe’s Drive-Through at the Lakes Shopping Plaza in Naples.

The Naples Planning Board On Tuesday, the Naples Planning Board accepted the preliminary plans of the proposed Aroma Joe’s, and asked the applicant to come back to address the screening to keep headlights from shining into neighbor’s homes, signage for traffic direction, as well as the results of the state’s traffic movement permit.

Next, the owner of the property will be meeting with the Maine Department

of Transportation (DOT) on Friday to discuss a traffic movement permit for the vehicles that will be entering and existing the plaza from Route 302.

The Lakes Shopping Plaza currently houses Annette’s Country Skillet Diner and Jewlz Beyond Hair. The plaza is set back from Route 302,

also known as Roosevelt Trail. The plaza entrance is located near the Aubuchon Hardware Store and across the street from Naples Family Practice.

Inside the plaza, the proposed Aroma Joe’s would be situated at the far left end of the building. There would be an area for cus-

Aroma Joe’s plan brews at Lakes Shopping Plaza

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Brackett, 42, is married to his wife Kristyn. They have a golden retriever named Kingsley. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration.

He is the supervisor of a Reserve Personnel Action Center at Ft. Devens, Mass., that supports over 1,500 Soldiers. Also, he is the Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer NCO for the State of Massachusetts, working with local, state and federal partners in times of domestic emergencies. Brackett’s political and civic experiences have been serving on several budget, training and personnel committees within the Army.

So that the voters could better get to know the candidates, The Bridgton News posed a few questions to the people in this particular race.

B-News: Based on people who show up to speak at meetings, who phone or e-mail or talk to you in public settings, what are the major concerns of Naples residents right now?

Brackett: The lack of leadership coming from certain selectman on the current board. Too much emphasis on just the causeway and not the town of Naples as a whole, as well as too much time spent on people who live here seasonally and not the actual residents who live here 365 days a year.

We need to find more ways to generate revenue so we can work on development of the town and improving our infrastructure and school system. Being able to use our town monies for recreational activities and after school programs for our youth vs wasting time and money on town lawyers and outside vendors.

Humphrey: One of the top priorities has to be helping to facilitate an efficient and effective jump into an active economy in the area.

Over the past year and a half, the country has been at a stand still in regard to conventional business practices and measures. We as a community have felt this heavily in our area. With the lack of social stimulation available to the populace and the lack of diversity in business types; the town was reduced to a ghost of its former operating structure.

As a town we need to be

open and actively looking at ways to cooperatively work with our business structures, to more easily fulfill their aspirations while being considerate to the surrounding demographic. In addition being open to the idea of creating a larger spectrum of business entities in town to create a stronger foundation becomes paramount to preventing and alleviating the pitfalls we have experienced.

Rogers: This does change week to week. Currently, the issue at hand, which came up at Annual Town Meeting, is if other property owners in the Village District want to change to commercial.

The noise limit aspect of the Outdoor Entertainment Ordinance — this is ongoing issue because there will be more outdoor entertainment as COVID restrictions lift. I am pro-music for businesses and in favor of being considerate of hours and surroundings. There should be limitations. Those are the issues of the people who are talking to me.

Turpin: Concern number one by Naples residents is and likely always will be property taxes. I am proud to say that since joining the Naples Budget Committee six (6) years ago and the Naples Selectboard four (4) years ago, our mil rate has remained stable. Holding the mil rate has been my core mission. Taxpayers have not been asked to dig any deeper into their pockets for local real estate taxes and I seek to keep it that way.

Road conditions are always a concern. Plowing, paving, grading, and ditching all need constant attention. We are budgeted appropriately and will continue to explore options toward proving better service for the money spent.

Middle Road in particular is an issue at present. Much money spent to date, with much more work yet needed. The challenge is to get it done correctly, once and for all.

With two landmark properties in town having recently withdrawn from the Village District by Citizen’s Petition and other Village District property owners likely to seek the same, I think it fair to say that many residents are concerned about what our historic Village District may look

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like in a few years. Current owners may be of the best intent, but with options now opened for bigger signs, digital signs, drive through fast food and all else that belongs in the commercial district, in conjunction with the potential for new owners, given that one of the two aforementioned properties are for sale right now, it does not bode well for the look and feel of Naples in the long run I fear.

Given the increase in boater traffic and misbehavior seen last year in particular, boater safety is very much on the radar right now. Naples’ Marine Safety Department is ready, with the right equipment and the right crew for the 2021 season. With designated additional coverage from the Maine Game Warden Service also on the water for us this year, boaters will be on notice that the rules do apply and that safety matters.

B-News: What do you think needs to be addressed (changed or improved upon) in the Town of Naples?

Brackett: The Comprehensive plan needs to be updated and/or rewritten. That document was approved in 2005 and then adjusted in 2006. A lot of things have changed in town since that document was drafted and approved.

The Plan was drafted with “what the Town’s Citizens would like the town of Naples to look like in the future, specifically 2015.”

It’s now 2021. Change will continue to happen and if we continue to operate off of old guidance or policies and don’t change with the times, Naples residents will miss out.

Humphrey: Putting the “Community” back in a community — That being probably the largest item as a whole we have lost in the last two years. Between endless political division, government mandated isolation, fear of what may come, stalled economic impact, rapid inflation, we have lost sight that we still have neighbors. The people that despite differences, still want the best for each other.

The people that are dealing with the same common problems, the same common difficulties. The same individuals that have reservations for asking for help.

The same people that feel un-forthcoming in offering help. While this mind set has become the norm, the acceptable representation of the modern demographic, it is crippling. We have been experiencing a

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first hand front row seat to the downfalls in that mind set. With the social destruction we have experienced and lived through, we are left with an opportunity. In which rebuilding and recreating the lives we once had but have lost, we can make something better than before. Something stronger, more intertwined, more accepting. It is about being able to cast a bigger circle in regard to who are important to us. If it hadn’t been for the few people, that did look beyond themselves, it may well have been a worse experience. That mind set has to start at the town level as well as at the grass roots.

With the completion of the downtown infrastructure updates, as a town we need to be focusing on the items that have seen to much time on the back burner. Getting up to date on repairs, ensuring root causes of the problems are fixed instead of just patched. Finishing off paving, setting schedules.

Appropriate more adequate funding to keep the infrastructure at the expected level of performance. We have dealt with too many years of having stuff put out of sight out of mind. These issues need to be looked at and properly addressed.

They effect a lot of individuals in town, in quality of service as well as the personal expense encountered from these short comings.

Not to mention but as the town grows, as we have seen over the last two decades, utilizing the foresight to see it growing still and being ready for it. Accomplishing the repairs/updates in the present is far more economical, than trying to resolve it under pressure after the fact. With the large percentage of population growth we have experienced over the last two decades, anticipating further urban sprawl would be a wise expectation. Being ahead of this would be beneficial.

Rogers: We do need to focus on public participation. Public input is important. It is key.

We need to be staying on top of the ordinances, modifying the ordinances as issues arise in regard to each ordinance. The ordinances should be changing. For example, before the decibel limit was put in place, music was just too loud. It was up to CEO to determine if it was too loud. When a decibel level was put in place, there was a criteria put in place. I think of that as an example of how other ordinances need more backbone. We need to continue to reevaluate our ordinanc100 Main Street Bridgton, ME 04009 (207) 647-3311

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es. We don’t want to overlaw the town, by adding too many regulations. At the same time, we cannot be too vague.

Maintaining the character of our community is important. In order to maintain the rural character, we cannot just have me saying it should look like this.

We should attach wording to some ordinances to guide the preservation of the character. Nobody wants to hear design standards, especially if they are the owner of property. Nobody wants to be told what to do on their land. It is hard to tell someone what to do on their own property. People see red, get confrontational and don’t want to listen. It is a real tiptoe situation. But it is worthwhile goal. After we are dead and gone, we should leave behind a character that we preserved. Some people will have to make some sacrifices on their property because they are being asked to stay within the guidelines of the town’s character. The historical or rural character draws people to this area. Everyone says look at Windham as an example of a place that lost its character but that happened a little bit at a time. It

is such a big picture thing.

It is more about tomorrow than today or yesterday.

Turpin: Voters in Naples need to be more engaged in the process somehow. Town Meeting is a cherished New England custom and by my eye a privilege that allows everyone to step up to the microphone, speak their piece and have their questions answered. The problem is that not everyone is comfortable stepping up to the microphone or even voting in public on a contentious issue on which they may not agree with their neighbor. It has been suggested that voting by secret ballot (as we do in state and federal elections) would yield greater participation.

That remains an open question.

B-News: What skills sets, experience and/or personality traits will come in handy while serving on the Naples Board of Selectmen?

Brackett: Leadership!

This town is lacking leadership. Selectman and town meetings have become like an episode out of Jerry Springer. I’ve worked on numerous budget, training and personnel committees NAPLES, Page 5A

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Race: Harrison Selectmen (2) (Continued from Page 1A) town but looking ahead in a more focused way to some of the major issues and challenges I see.

Ross: I decided to run for office because I’ve always thought I should do something more than just being a citizen. I am not a politician. As a selectman, you are looking after the community. I felt it was time for me to step up and doing something for my town. I’ve known Rick (Sykes) and Ray (Laplante) for some time as members of the Fire Department and felt we could do some nice things together. Also, I like the town manager, he’s right on track getting the town going in the right direction. I can talk with him.

He has a nice manner.

Scribner: I am running as I think a young perspective is needed. I also want to help make a difference.

What strengths do you feel you would bring to the position?

Devlin: I believe I have strong analytical and research skills and am very thorough in evaluating options. I enjoy reading and I think this helps in being able to see what solutions have worked, or not worked, when the town is faced with problems that many municipalities encounter. I much prefer having a well-thought-out plan to execute against rather than responding to things on the spur-of-themoment.

Ross: I’ve lived here since 1966, so I think I have the pulse of the town.

I think I know, at least the older citizens, expect from the town. I think what the people coming to Harrison — they come here because they enjoy our area and like our people — have a tendency to want to change things like where they came from. I am not a fan of that. The old ways may not be the best or greatest, but they’re functional, they work good, and it keeps us from going big time or a showy place.

We’re a rural town, and I’d like to keep us in that category. I like the people here. I might not always agree, but we always walk away friends because we’re good people. I think I know the direction the town wants to go in and stay in. I hope we can keep Harrison a peaceful place.

That’s what people like, they feel they can come here and feel comfortable.

Scribner: I am a people person and love working with different people. I am

a problem solver. I also work well under pressure.

When faced with difficult decisions, what is your approach?

Devlin: I try to ensure that I’ve identified all the options, then do sufficient research so that the pros and cons of each option are clear and can be weighed against each other. No one makes perfect decisions all the time but, I think, as long as decisions are made with all the options on the table and with regard to long term effects rather than just snap decisions for the sake of expediency, the results will generally be favorable.

Ross: I’ve always tried to weigh the pros and cons, and determine what will be the best outcome of this decision or that decision. I’m pretty conservative. You have to look at both sides, and come up with what’s best for everyone and the community. I don’t have any great strategy except what is put before me. I don’t go out on a limb, take chances.

It would be my approach to be as conservative as possible, yet still meet the needs of citizens.

Scribner: I research and listen to what everyone’s thoughts are. I also weigh the pros and cons to each solution taking into consideration if it is legal and ethical to be done.

Name three major concerns you have regarding the town, explain and possible solutions?

Devlin: 1. Planning for the future: The town’s Comprehensive Plan needs to be updated. It did a good job of protecting the environment, but it does not identify much to encourage economic development or workforce development. I would like to see it updated to include objectives in these areas and identify steps, including good Internet service, that we could take that would encourage and support home-based businesses and support increasing number of remote workforce/telecommuters. I think it is an important way to address long-term sustainability by attracting people to reside in Harrison regardless of where, who, they may work for.

2. Measuring progress: With some updated targets that come out of a planning process, I think we need to improve our ability to measure how well we are doing as a town.

We have an annual budget process that provides a

financial comparison from one year to the next. But I would recommend that we use the planning process to set up some criteria or metrics that better identifies how efficiently and effectively our spending, and revenue as well, is not only historically against our previous financial numbers but against statewide benchmarks, as well.

3.

Infrastructure: There are several areas of the town infrastructure that I would like to see addressed. I consider it important that we resolve the inconsistent Internet access in town. We have found that a large portion of town does not receive adequate Internet service and that the current providers feel that they do not have a sufficient business case for extending service through the entire town. With the availability of public funding over the next few years, I hope to complete my work on the Broadband Committee and arrive at public-private partnership model that ensures all residents have access to high speed Internet service.

We should also identify other infrastructure issues that could use improvement. Parking in the summer is likely to become worse if not addressed and is not very encouraging for people to spend time (and money) in the village. Also, we encourage people to get out and walk for their health but have limited safe walking areas. I would like to pursue grants in these areas, which may require some matching funds, to see if we can improve the overall quality of life in town.

Ross: We don’t have a lot of terrible concerns.

First, Harrison is paying way too much on the school budget. I’ve talked with the town manager about this. We’re one of the highest taxpayers in the school district. It’s ridiculous based on the number of kids we send.

There’s nothing we can do about it the way the tax system is set up. I’d like to see it changed. Until we get the state to do something about it, we’re stuck in this hole. The town manager is on this situation and is trying to do something to help us out.

I’d be with him on anything to reduce our school taxes.

Second concern, I’m not a computer person, the broadband is a problem. A lot of people are working at home, and with

kids needing Internet for school work, it’s something we need to look at.

It’s important.

Third, to maintain the character of our town. I’m interested in keeping our rec program going. It’s imperative our children have a program. Our program is top notch. Always has been. It’s a priority.

It’s also important to have the safety equipment to protect our town. I haven’t looked into the problems, but if elected, I will certainly learn more about what the town’s needs are — some I am sure that I am not aware of at this moment.

Scribner: One is spending, I am looking to keep this a small town and with that we do not need to have the spending of a big town. I also believe we need to expand our Internet. I plan on working with the state representative and senator to help get the funding for our little town. Town official approachability, I plan on being open to everyone in the community and here to listen to everyone.

Finally, if a person was to ask, “Why should I vote for you?” how would you answer?

Devlin: I think I could bring some additional planning and analytical skills to supplement those already available on the board, as well as another point of view to some of the challenges that the town faces today and in the future. I would like to think that we can collectively agree on where we want Harrison to go in the future, identify some measurements of how to stay on track and, with some foresight, anticipate the problems we will encounter to make the trip less bumpy.

Ross: I want the best for you (townspeople). The best for our town. I want Harrison to stay Harrison.

I think I can help do that.

I will save money every chance I get, but I won’t cut out anything that the town needs. I think I am a good candidate. I don’t have an axe to grind with anybody. I am open-minded. I will try to do the best that I can.

Scribner: I am a person who was raised to be involved. I was also raised if you want change you must help change it yourself. I am running as I think I would be a great asset to the town. I feel this town needs some young people to be involved and keep this town the Friendly Village that it is.

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Meet the Candidates Phil Devlin Age: 73 Family info: Married 50 years to Mary; three daughters, Attorney Tracy Davis, Nurse Practitioner Heather Roth, College Disability Services Coordinator Jamie Rougeux; Harrison property owner since 2006; fulltime Harrison resident since 2013; education, Boston College.

Work experience: John Hancock as IT Computer Programmer; Gillette Company as a Financial and Accounting Systems Manager, retired 2004.

Community/civic experience: Participated in various local fundraising activities for school and youth groups; coached daughters’ local youth soccer teams; served on Whitman-Hanson (Mass.) Regional School Committee for four years during which time the design for a new high school building and campus was approved; served on Town of Whitman, Mass. Technology Committee and coordinated the selection and implementation of new computer system for town offices; current member of the Harrison Broadband Advisory Committee.

Hobbies and/or interests: I enjoy skiing in the winter, and, in the summer, I enjoy boating and working in the yard. I enjoy reading and always have a book available.

Frederick Ross Age: 81 (birthday on May 23) Family info: Married, four children, six grandchildren, “very caring, blessed family.”

Work experience: AP Store two years while in college; attended the University of Maine at Farmington (at that time Farmington State Teachers’ College) and transferred to Aroostook State Teachers’ College, earned degree in Health & Physical Education; Bridgton school district then SAD 61 for 28 years; coached girls’ basketball, skiing, football, gymnastics (25 years), track & field; worked 22 years QC Services in Harrison as facility’s manager.

Community/civic experience: Fire Department (about 40 years); Men’s Club; member of Western Maine Fish & Game, vice president for eight years and taught Hunter Safety Class 20 years.

Hobbies and/or interests: Fishing, hunting, avid yard sale enthusiast.

Sierra Scribner Age: 30 Family info: Married to my husband, Jesse. We live in Scribner’s Mills. I grew up in Lovell, and went to Fryeburg Academy.

Work experience: I have worked for the Progress Center working with children with disabilities. I have also worked in the medical billing field investigating and solving insurance problems. I am currently the office manager for my husband’s forestry business.

Community/civic experience: I am a member of the Waterford Fair Association, always volunteering during the fair. I also am in charge of vendors for the fair. I volunteer for the Southern Maine Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

Hobbies and/or interests: I love being around family. I love hunting and fishing with my husband.

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Meet the Candidates James W. Kidder Age: 69 Family info: One son.

Work experience: 42 years overall as a Public Works director; 20 years Public Works Director for the Town of Bridgton.

Hobbies and/or interests: Raced drag cars, hiking, being in the outdoors.

Bernard N. King Jr. Age: 73 Family info: Born and raised in Maine. Married to Lori; have three children (Anne Adams, Jon King and Meghan Hill).

Work experience: 32 years as police officer with the Town of Bridgton; five years as a police officer in Willimantic, Conn.; four years United States Air Force; two years at Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, Conn.

Community/civic experience: nine years on SAD 61 School Board with the last three years as chairman; six years on the Bridgton Board of Selectmen, with two years as chairman; coached middle school football; coached 12-U girls’ softball; 1986-2008 participated in Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run and was leg leader.

Hobbies and/or interests: Fishing, hunting and boating.

Carmen E. Lone Age: 69 years young Family info: Born and raised in Casco with three older and remarkable siblings.

My parents, Bob and Corinne Edes, were of the WWII generation and were always involved in Scouts, American Legion, church, schools, and town government. I like to say that I am five generations Maine-iac. Casco, Naples and Bridgton have been my home.

Own a home in Bridgton shared with my daughter and grandson. I like it here!

Community/civic experience: Community and civic experience have always been a part of my life. In Girl Scouts and church youth group, there were a lot of community projects and baking birthday cakes for the elderly. My father would make a family outing of placing flags for Memorial Day for the American Legion. Things were not as organized in the ole days. If you saw something that needed to be done, find some friends and do it. Seems like we were always pitching in on something.

On a more adult level, I have spent the last 18 years at the Bridgton Community Center, where everything is about community, and 13 years in the Bridgton-Lakes Region Rotary Club where “service above self” is the order of the day.

Serving the citizens on the Select Board for the past three years has been a rewarding experience. The Bridgton Lions Club named me as the first recipient of the Al Glover Leadership Award. Having worked with Mr. Glover, this is a real honor.

Hobbies and/or interests: Sadly, I have no creative talent.

However, I am a great appreciator of other people’s talents.

Turning stones into inspirational messages, metal debris into sculpture, bits of fabric into quilts, miscellaneous paint into murals, words into novels; it all amazes me. It would be hard to find anything more interesting than the entrepreneurial spirit. My interest is people. People from our past, our present and the journey that made us who we are. Where are we headed and why are we going to Mars?

Robert J. McHatton Sr. Age: 78, retired Work experience: Owned McHatton Cleaning Service for 25 years; managed Bridgton Pharmacy for 17 years.

Community/civic experience: Boat inspection for Lakes Environmental Association.

Hobbies and/or interests: Golf, fishing, poultry shows.

Race: Bridgton Selectmen (2) (Continued from Page 1A) Bridgton was not being represented. I am running for office now to ensure that all of Bridgton continues to be represented.

I believe that municipal government works best when the leaders have varied perspectives. I have enjoyed the challenges of municipal government and there are issues that I want to see completed.

McHatton: I have always been interested in the politics of the town, which is why I served 30 years on the Board of Selectmen and why I have been on the Community Development Advisory Committee for the past six years.

What strengths do you feel you would bring to the position?

Kidder: By knowing town budgets and how they work, I won’t need time to learn them but can get down to the matters at hand and help bring my experience to bear in the process.

King: My strength for this position is I am consistent. I do not say one thing and turn around and vote the opposite. I do not have any personal agenda.

I make decisions on what is best for the town. I research topics before I vote on them.

Lone: The ability to work with others, listening carefully, knowing the parameters of my position and the desire to serve the people. Running a nonprofit for 18 years requires good budgeting skills. I believe it is important to keep living and doing business in Bridgton affordable.

McHatton: I bring

(Continued from Page 1A) tomers to drive around that side of the building to get drive-through service.

Also, people can park and come inside to order.

There will be very limited seating — a couple comfort seats and small tables in-between to set a cup of coffee.

Kevin Gagnon, the property owner, said there is a need in Naples for another to-go coffee business.

“Absolutely. Everyone loves coffee,” he said. “It won’t be as popular as Dunkin’ Donuts.”

Addressing the concern that some people might be worried that it would cause a lot more traffic congestion. He said that at the most about eight to ten vehicles get in line for a drink order.

If there are more than ten, most customers move on or come back later.

“This isn’t Portland,”

Gagnon said.

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The new sewer system — this is not a problem, it needs to be completed and then to make sure that the new operation system gets up and running without problems Planning Board — It’s not the Planning Board members that are the problem, it’s the procedure that applicants must complete before they can get a permit, it can take months. I would like to work with the Planning Board to see if the procedure can be stream lined to cut the time it takes for applicants to get a permit.

Finally, if a person was to ask, “Why should I vote for you?” how would you answer?

Kidder: I hope people will see that my years as a department head in municipal government will be a benefit to achieving the issues that will come before the board in the years ahead and will vote for me to help move the town in a positive direction in the future, for all.

King: I would tell people who ask why they should vote for me is I thought I did a good job when I was on the board before for six years. The only reason I did not run for re-election when my last term expired was for personal family reasons.

I am very conscientious in policy making, budget, taxes and voters’ concerns. I look at issues in different ways to see which way would be the best avenue to go to benefit the town as a whole and not any special group or organization. I want to be involved again in BOS, Page 5A

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town are: The wastewater system completed and up and running. The solution is to let the process continue to make sure it is done right; Economy. Need to get more businesses in town, not like Windham, however, or big box stores like Walmart. The solution is getting the wastewater system completed so we can have more businesses come in because right now, we can’t under the present wastewater system, which brings me to the following issue; Taxes. We need to bring taxes down. The solution is to have more businesses come in that would bring down property taxes.

We also need to look at department budgets more closely.

Lone: E q u i t y, Character, Infrastructure.

Can we maintain balance between growth and the character of Bridgton? We need to stimulate healthy growth while keeping the budget balanced. We need to evaluate investment in town infrastructure (transfer station, fire, police, municipal services, rec and social services).

Assure that our ordinances serve the health, safety and welfare of the town and prioritize projects with a critical eye and community involvement and plan for the future of our town.

McHatton: Complete Main Street — Main Street crosswalks were damaged over the winter and need repairs. Are we looking at the same problem year after year or should the Board of Selectmen replace the red and white materials now and have the road company pay the

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When faced with difficult decisions, what is your approach?

Kidder: Research, research, don’t make an off the cuff decision but take the time to get the facts and then make a decision.

King: When faced with difficult decisions, I look at the pros and cons, legal issues, present policies and vote what is best for the town.

Lone: Gather information, ask questions, consider the consequences, be as fair as possible.

McHatton: I like to gather as much information on the subject and then make the decision that is in the best interest for the town of Bridgton.

Name three major concerns you have regarding the town, explain and possible solutions?

Kidder: I feel there are a lot of things that need to be addressed, from a rec center to meet the needs of all ages, not only for indoor programs but also for outside programs; broadband which is in the works but needs to be kept in the forefront; jobs for the next generation, as well as training for the jobs; places to live and eat, all of which contribute to a strong tax base for our town and the school system. We need to make Bridgton a destination, a place to want to live and raise a family, not just a place to stop and go.

King: Three major concerns I have regarding the

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Jim Seymour, a civil engineer with Sebago Technics, presented the plans on the behalf of Gagnon.

He addressed traffic based on information gathered from Aroma Joe’s corporation. He proposed screening between the plaza and the direction of residential neighbors.

“We had anticipated a queue of eight to ten vehicles as we discussed with Aroma Joe’s that is optimum max,” Seymour said.

“We can put fencing up to protect the neighbors from the lighting,” he said. “We will add some fencing along the board. Any headlights

in the early morning hours would not be shining into the neighbors. Obviously, the morning hours in the winter will be of the most concern because it is still dark out then.”

Board members brought up an escape lane, an additional lane so that people could get out of line or get around the line of vehicles.

Board member Larry Anton asked about the septic system usage, with less than half of the building being leased.

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(Continued from Page 1A) an area by Colonial Campground. We cast for bass and pickerel and we didn’t catch any,” Chapman said.

“It was a good long boat ride on a windy day,” he said.

Meanwhile, another member of SLAA Dave Garcia had concern about people being comfortable on Long Lake on such a windy day. So, he grabbed two veterans, Black and Bailey, and took them to Muddy River Preserve, where they could cast their lines from a wooden fishing pier that was built last year.

The Fishing Fling event is a great opportunity to get veterans together in a way that is both mentally stimulating and laidback, Garcia said. Fishing gets people outdoors, enjoying Maine’s natural resources. What is really important is the companionship — the company of others who have served in this nation’s military, he said.

“It’s all about the camaraderie,” Garcia said. “Vets like to be with other vets. To meet people and just have a good time together.”

Out of the wind where the warmth of the sunshine became obvious, Black talked about how in the morning he likes to make extra pancakes that he smoothers with cream cheese and packs for a snack later in the day.

Also, Black has some fishing stories from his days in the Navy, when a few guys would take a boat and go fishing near the Cuban border, which was indicated by a red buoy. He said he didn’t care for the warm-water fish so it was always catch and release.

Back at the Naples Town Beach, the boats started arriving after being out on the water for 3 hours or longer. The happy fishermen were greeted by volunteers on the dock and by the scent of hamburgers on the grill.

Jane Fisher, who was affiliated with the Air Force, spent the day with a group of four that claimed to have bonded during the outing.

“I had a wonderful day. It was gorgeous out there,” she said.

“We didn’t catch any fish. I had one on the hook but I lost it before I even got the pole out of the pole holder,” she said, laughing.

She commented on the clothing and equipment that made the boating trip more pleasant.

“This windbreaker really made a difference. Even

CATCH AND RELEASE — According to Linwood Bailey, of Gray, fishing is relaxing and uncomplicated. He fished from Muddy River Preserve during the Veterans Fishing Fling on May 12.

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FISHING TIPS of how to get a worm on a hook are provided by Jerry Black, of Standish, a Navy veteran who took part in the fourth annual Veterans Fishing Fling.

He spent the time fishing at Muddy River Preserve before heading to Kent’s Landing for lunch.

(De Busk Photo) with the wind on the water, I was comfortable all day,” Fisher said. “I have never been in a Lund boat before. I can’t believe how stable they are and how well it takes the sea. I mean the lake. I come from the ocean, so it’s just automatic.”

The people from her party seemed like they were long-time pals, joining in on the conversation.

“It was indescribable. It was just a wonderful day.

Fishing was slow. But that is what fishing is We had the best weather. We had the best group of people,” said Bernie Seevee, of Standish.

If people just caught fish every time they went fishing, it would be pretty boring, he said.

There was one person who wasn’t complaining about catching a fish.

Marty Ollinger, of Brunswick, netted a pickerel that was more than two feet long.

The Navy Veteran said this was his second time attending the fishing fling. He fit it into his schedule in 2019, but he had to work last year.

“Dan was a great captain. Dan was smart. He got us under the Causeway bridge into Brandy Pond. We were on the north end of Brandy Pond. So it wasn’t as windy,” Ollinger said.

He enjoyed his experience enough to want to come again next year, and he caught two photo-worthy pickerel to boot. The fresh air and fishing helped to work up an appetite.

“I am looking forward to lunch,” Ollinger said.

Race: Naples Select Board (2) Bridgton BOS (Continued from Page 2A) within the Army. I’ll bring people and business’ together to help resolve issues as opposed to dividing the town. The ability to bring people together to reach a common ground is my one of my strengths and training from the Military.

Humphrey: One of the few things I as a person bring to the community as a Selectboard Member, is openness and the ability to help people find middleground to resolving conflicts. Having been reached out to from business entities, working class, and many other aspects of the citizen population; finding amicable compromises while not perfect for everyone has been the most fair and respectable resolution.

Rogers: Familiarity with the community and community members and businesses. The ability to listen. I’m able to agree to disagree. As cliche as that is, it is important to make progress. Whether right or wrong, listen to each other and move forward.

Turpin: A wise man once told me that you can learn more by listening than by speaking. I try to conduct myself accordingly. It’s much harder to put my foot in my mouth that way I find, but not impossible.

I have been involved in the business world for

almost 50 years now and have a good understanding of the underlying math toward operating in the black. That math is none too different than operating a small town. Don’t spend more money than you take in. Always give the customer more value than they pay for.

Six years on the Naples Budget Committee has been very valuable to me toward being the most effective Selectboard member that I can.

B-News: What is your opinion of the town needing a community center/ town hall offices?

Brackett: Too much focus has been put on the fact that we haven’t raised our mil rate in the past 3 years. We have town hall offices that currently suit the need of the community.

If we want to look at building a new community center, we need to focus on new ways to generate revenue and attract new small businesses and families that want to live in Naples.

Humphrey: A community center is the end result of lack of maintenance on town structures over the last few decades. It is the putting important items on the back burner, out of sight out of mind, for too long. While the current structure was well within code when built, code has since been updated.

To venture into repairs on the current structure would

require extensive renovations and reconstruction to bring the structure to current building requirements.

Mostly do to the liability of the structure. As time has shown the structure has held but ultimately someone has to have liability if something where to happen to the structure. For a contractor to commence with repairs and reconstruction in areas needed, they would not want to be liable. As well as we have seen from the engineering results, the engineers would want to be resolved from any liability on the current structure.

Also with the results of the engineering inspection, we have found further damage that would need to be addressed. In time, while not today, the liability of the structure will rest fully on the town, beyond the scope of insurance protections.

While a single individual may choose to take that risk on their own domicile, we as a town cannot. We as a town represent a broader scope of interest and have to cover a just as vast an area of liability. The structure is due for maintenance be it repair or replacement. In addition with how expansive the town has grown in the last 2 decades and the amount of services being required of the town, the structure currently is not nearly as adequate in size or layout as what is needed. Building a design that is adequate for where the town projectively is growing towards, 20 years down the road, is fundamentally beneficial. We have gotten

many decades out of the current building, we can just as easily get as many decades out of a new structure designed to accomplish that purpose. While we may loose the visual sentimental value of the structure, it will not be gone to those that it truly mattered to, as it has served us and our community admirably.

Rogers: It is safe to say: It is something, whether it has been needed or is needed now, it is going to be needed. It does have to happen. Buildings get outdated.

The population increases.

We’ve got to be have facilities that run efficiently.

Ultimately, it [the existing building] is going to fall down around us. What is going to be left to those people in the future? Or we going to leave something that is patched up or something that is functioning so they can focus on other bigpicture projects?

Turpin: I would very much like to see a community center in Naples, for the benefit of seniors in particular. It is clear that such a facility is much needed for a wide range of other uses as well. More office space is needed generally.

Additional meeting space for various committees and organizations is much needed. Our gymnasium is in acute need of replacement, no cost effective solution to its chronically leaking roof having been found. A committee has been diligently exploring options. I will remain open minded and forward thinking in anticipation of their conclusions.

(Continued from Page 4A) town issues.

Lone: I am fair. I am experienced. I am honest. My goal will always be a better Bridgton for everyone.

McHatton: I have all most 40 years working with town government. I can use that experience to work with the town manager to provide the best services at an affordable mill rate.

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“He listens to coaching, puts into use what he learns and makes great suggestions,” Lake Region varsity boys’ lacrosse Coach George Lawson said. “He is the type of player that will intentionally improve his game and share what he knows with teammates.”

The Laker sophomore has 14 goals and 4 assists this season.

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

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Name: Zach Vogel Hometown: Bridgton Year in School: 10th grade Parents: Jen and Ryan Vogel Sports you play: Soccer, alpine ski racing, lacrosse Why did you choose lacrosse? My dad played lacrosse when he was younger and had a lot of fun so he wanted me to try it.

What do you enjoy most about lacrosse? The speed and intensity of the game, that it’s always like an emergency on the field and the team atmosphere is a big part of having fun.

How has competing in sports changed you as a person? Lacrosse has taught me perseverance and allowed me to push through difficult situations. One game this season, we were down by several goals but pushed through and tied the game.

We went into overtime but we lost, and it taught me to never give up.

During this period of Covid-19, what has been the most difficult adjustment? The most difficult adjustment was wearing masks. It made it difficult to breathe and communicate with teammates.

What is one of your most memorable sports moments? My most memorable moment in high school sports so far was when we were runners-up in the state championship for (alpine) ski racing. , Page 8A

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HITTING THEIR STRIDES (left) Nyla Charest; top, battling in the relay are Fryeburg’s Derek Maxim and Lake Region’s Ezra Gronlund.

Raider report

GIRLS’ LACROSSE Raider seniors showed up for Senior Day! The tri-captains — seniors Hope Duffy, Maggie Powers and Svea Olson — showed up to play on their Senior Game Day. Duffy scored a powering hattrick earning three goals for the Raiders. Strong at attack was Olson who pushed the eight and got two goals to bring the team back from a two-goal deficit. The Raiders had their best game offensively and defensively with the added goal protection of senior goalkeeper Powers, who had 23 shots on goal. Tamara Rasakovich shined as a freshman starter with a late game score. Junior Maddie Foreman was perfect at the draw and dominated the midfield with speed, leading her to score as well.

The Raiders were outpowered by the Westbrook combination of Jenita Vivak and Caroline DiBase, who netted 9 goals between them.

FA Coach Dave Olson was very proud of his seniors and team’s performance.

“We knew we had a chance at winning this game and the effort the girls demonstrated made it a win in my book!” he said. “With more than half the team never having played lacrosse before, they came together today and competed.”

The final score was 11 to 7 in favor of Westbrook.

BOYS’ LACROSSE Raiders 11, Lake Region 8: The Raider boys had two games this past week.

First, the boys played rival Lake Region at home, taking another win, final score 11-8. Scorers for Fryeburg included Owen Galligan with 2 goals, Will Galligan with 3, Myles Garland with 3, Tyler Day with 1, Rohan Hikel with 1, and Patrick Drosa with 1.

Lake Region scorers were Jason Harlow with 5 goals, and Zachery Vogel with 3.

TURNING IT ON at Saturday’s track & field meet at Fryeburg Academy were (left to right) Lake Region’s Colin Murphy and Jacob Gilmore, and Raider Makya Brown.

(Photos by Julian Zhu/FA) Keeper for Fryeburg, Patrick Harris, had 11 saves; Lake Region keeper Aundrew Edward’s saves were not logged.

Fryeburg took a lead early in the game by 4 points and held it throughout the rest of the four quarters. Lake Region keeper Aundrew Edwards gave the Raiders a hard time though.

Will Galligan’s skills in the face-offs also gave the Raiders a bit of an advantage, gaining their possession of the ball for much of the game.

St. Dom’s 8, Raiders 7: The Raiders then had a rematch against St. Dom’s at home on Saturday and took a tough loss, losing 8-7. The Raiders previously beat St. Dom’s away 7-6.

Scorers for Fryeburg included Owen Galligan with 1, Will Galligan with 2, Myles Garland with 1, Rohan Hikel with 1, and Haden Fox with 2. Will Galligan also had a few great assists.

Fryeburg keeper Patrick Harris recorded 5 saves.

This was a rough game for Fryeburg, losing after holding a 4-point lead at the start of the second half, 6-2. St. Dom’s goalie had greatly improved since the first game the teams played against each other, and top

shooters for Fryeburg this season Owen Galligan, Will Galligan, and Myles Garland had a hard time getting their shots past the SD goalie.

The Saints’ defense played tight on FA shooters, forcing turnovers and intercepting passes that ultimately cost Fryeburg the game and ended their winning streak.

SOFTBALL Raiders 6, Gray-NG 5: On Saturday, the Raiders welcomed tough Gray-NG as they entered the game at 7-1. Fryeburg looked fresh after a long week of practice and ready to return to game action. They struck for 2 quick runs in the bottom of the first inning thanks to a solo home run to center by Ela Bruno and then back-toback hits by Morgan Fusco and RBI single by Katy McIntyre made it 2 to 0.

Raiders added a run in the third and one in the fourth inning on RBI by Katy Mac and Ela Bruno to make it 4-0.

Gray-NG got on the scoreboard in the sixth scoring twice cutting the lead to 4 to 2 but the Raiders stormed back thanks to a two-run homerun by Morgan Fusco — her fourth in five games — to put the score at 6-2.

What looked like an easy win, Gray-NG made things very interesting in the seventh as the Patriots battled to cut the lead to 6-5 with two runners on and one out.

However, pitcher Emilia Desanctis helped her own cause by striking out the final two batters to end the game, preserving Fryeburg’s 6-5 victory. Desanctis gave up 8 hits and issued 4 walks while striking out 12.

Offensively, Ela Bruno finished 2-for-4 with 2 RBI. Morgan Fusco was 3-for-4 and 3 runs scored 2 RBI, and Katy McIntyre added 3 hits, as well. Fryeburg improved to 6-2. Brooke Emery also added a well-played game at first base defensively, helping secure the FA victory.

Raiders 12, Gray-NG 0: Katy McIntyre belted a 3-run home run and Madison Griffin smacked a triple with the bases loaded to pace the Raiders to the shutout win over the Patriots in a game called after five SENIOR POWER — Leading the way for the Raider innings due to the mercy girls’ lacrosse team on Senior Day were (left to right) rule Tuesday.

Fryeburg bats were Hope Duffy, Svea Olson and Maggie Powers.

explosive from the get go, scoring 6 times in the first, sending 11 batters to the plate. McIntyre delivered the big blow with a drive to left-center to start the scoring. With two outs, the Raiders kept things going by a bases loaded hit-by-pitch taken by Courtney Dutton, followed by a 2-run single

by Camden Jones (2-for-2 in the first inning alone).

The Raiders were up 7-0 in the top half of the fourth inning when they tacked on 5 more runs. The Big Hit came off the bat of Griffin, who belted an opposite field bases clearing triple to drive in 3 runs.

FA hurler Emilia Desanctis cruised from there facing just 16 batters in 5 innings of work. Desanctis allowed just 2 hits and had 5 strikeouts. She got some nice defensive help from Camden Jones at shortstop but Jones also finished the day 4-for-4 and 4 runs batted in.

Katy McIntrye went 2-for-4 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBI. The Raiders have been hitting the ball well over the past three games with a total of 11 extra base hits, with 7 doubles, 2 triples and 3 home runs.

Coach Fred Apt really likes how the team has responded after consecutive losses against Lake RAIDER, Page 8A

(Continued from Page 6A) in general for competing hard and not giving up.” #1 Singles Chris Kwon (FA) defeated Omar El Alam (LR) 6-3, 7-5; #2 Singles Jonas Edwards (LR) defeated Austin Dorner (FA) 7-5, 7-5; #3 Singles Brian Yoo (FA) defeated Abe Richards (LR) 7-5, 6-4. #1 Doubles Brian Lucy and Kevin Lucy (FA) defeated David DelVecchio and Hunter Martin (LR) 6-3, 6-3; #2 Doubles Wes Martin and Dom Falcon (LR) defeated James Harrison and Ray Jeoug (FA) 6-3, 6-2.

WMC Doubles Championships this past weekend at Waynflete. In the first round, Lake Region’s Team 1 of Abe Richards and Hunter Martin took on Yarmouth 1 of Milo Sanokklis and Jack Vicker and Lake Region Team 2 was Dom Falcon and John Kimball.

Milo Sanokklis and Jack Vicker (Yarmouth) defeated Abe Richards and Hunter Martin (LR) 8-0.

John Moon Black and Henry Moore (Waynflete) defeated Dom Falcon and John Kimball (LR) 8-0.

This put both teams in the consolation bracket since it was double elimination. Dom Falcon and John Kimball (LR) defeated Austin Dorner and Owen West (Fryeburg) 8-2 to move to the semifinal round but lost to Cape 8-2.

The team of Abe Richards and Hunter Martin lost in their consolation match by a score of 8-2.

“All players played well and got used to each other as the tourney went on,” Coach Dorner said. “It was nice to be able to experience this as all the players are freshmen and able to gain valuable experience for years to come!”

NYA 5, Lakers 0: On Monday, the Lakers took to the road for a rematch against NYA. The Lakers were able to get some key points and games but fell short as a team, losing to NYA 5-0. The individual results were as follows: #1 Singles Finlay Gepfert (NYA) defeated Omar El Alam (LR) 6-2, 6-0; #2 Singles Nate Onoy (NYA) defeated Abe Richards (LR) 6-1, 6-1; #3 Singles Liam Street (NYA) defeated Jonas Edwards (LR) 6-0, 6-1. #1 Doubles Carson Gall and Colin Roderick (NYA) defeated Hunter Martin and David DelVecchio (LR) 6-2, 6-1; #2 Doubles Adan Lacombe and Raphael Tessier (NYA) defeated Dom Falcon and John Kimball (LR) 6-1, 6-0.

“The team is trending in the right direction by stringing together point wins and then winning some games,” Coach Dorner said. “The team will look forward to its next match when the boys take the road to take on Waynflete.”

TRACK & FIELD The Laker girls’ team finished third in a close meet at Fryeburg on Saturday. Fryeburg Academy won the meet with 53 points followed by Poland with 51 and the Lakers with 47. Each team has won one of the three meets this year. The finale is this Saturday at Sacopee Valley starting at 10 a.m.

The Laker boys scored their most points this season (27), while finishing third behind Poland (81) and Fryeburg Academy (67). Alex Kuvaja led the team with 6 points from his two second place finishes. Colin Murphy scored 5 points with his win in the pole vault. Ezra Gronlund, Bhavnish Tucker, Sanjay Tucker and Payton Owens each scored 3-ish points. Sanjay earned his by placing in all three throwing events.

The 4X800-meter team of Merrick Bryant, Grady Kemp, Bhavnish and Ezra won that relay to start the meet.

The 4X100 meter and 4X400 meter relays had seasonal best times, but did not place.

Abigail Roberts pulled off a quadfecta of PRs (personal records) in all four of her events, including 5 inches in the long jump and 1.8 seconds in the 800 meters. She won the 800 meters and triple jump and was second in the long jump.

“She’s been putting in extra time working with Coach Blake on her jumping events while getting in her 800-meter training. We’re happy to see her steady improvement in all events,” Coach Mark Snow reported.

Leah Edwards and Leah Plummer each scored 8-ish points. Plummer placed in the high jump, 400 meters, and 200 meters. Edwards placed in all three throwing events including a win in the discus with a 9-foot PR! Other notable PRs were Reannah Dingley in the 200 meters (1.8 seconds), Dionne Bradley in the 200 meters (1.1 seconds - and she won the pole vault), Izabell Apovian in the shot put (15 inches), and Susie Butler in her 4x400 split (1.7 seconds).

The boys’ PR parade was led by Bhavnish Tucker (3 in the 400 meters and his two relay splits). Other multiple PRs for the boys’ team were by Colin Murphy (pole vault and 4x400 relay split), and Payton Owens (400 meters and 4x400 relay split).

BASEBALL Freeport 7, Lakers 2: Freeport, as always, was ready to play baseball on Friday as the combination of solid defense and timely hitting gave the Falcons the edge over the Lakers 7-2.

Grady Garland, who started for the Lakers, had a nice outing, only giving up a couple of earned runs and keeping Freeport off balance all day.

“Grady competes all game out there, even in times where we have an error or walk he just gets back on the bump and goes after the next guy,” Laker Coach Andrew LAKER, Page 8A

CATCHING SOME AIR during her delivery is Fryeburg Academy pitcher Emilia Desanctis.

(Photo by Kevin Murphy)

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Continuations

More Raider sports highlights (Continued from Page 7A) Region with both offense and defense and the energy and cheering throughout the full games and focus. He believes this may be one of the deepest offenses that have home run power ability in his tenure at Fryeburg Academy.

“When we are confident and focus on hitting, we can be as dangerous as anyone in our league. We just need to keep bringing the confidence and keep working to be better at each and every at bat to build that trust and confidence,” he said.

“Defensively, we are working hard and have been seeing that pay off, as well.”

The Raiders will play Gray-NG again on Saturday at home and

then next week they meet Yarmouth and then home vs North Yarmouth. Raiders are currently 7-2 on the season with seven games left in about 2 1/2 weeks remaining.

BASEBALL FA baseball currently has a 5-game winning streak and is 7-3 overall. Pitching, defense, and timely hitting are at the forefront, says Coach Greg Allain. Noah Grant, Gabe Rogers, and Ethan Lord continue to throw the ball extremely well.

On the offensive side, the entire lineup is coming up with clutch hits. Players are running the bases well and aggressively. Throughout the 5-game winning streak, FA has 3 wins against Lake

Region, one against Poland, and one against Gray-NG. TRACK & FIELD The Raider girls picked up their first overall win of the season in a tight battle this past Saturday at home — FA 53 points, Poland 51 and Lake Region 47. It came down to the 4x400 relay, the last event of the meet. The quartet of Livia DeVires, Alana Nataluk, Isabel Macht and Eliza Thorne came through with the win in an impressive 4:38.50.

“We asked the girls to step up and boy they did,” Coach Kevin McDonald said. “We are so happy to see these girls find success after weeks of some serious work.”

Alana just missed the state standard in the 1600

Maddie Rock is playing a new position at Thomas College this spring, but the move from catcher to shortstop seems to be agreeing with the former Laker captain rather well.

Rock earned two honors last week. The Bridgton resident was named by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association to its 2021 NFCA Division III AllRegion teams. This year’s eight squads are comprised of a total of 308 studentathletes from 134 programs.

Maddie was named to the Third Team.

The awards salute student-athletes from the Association’s eight NCAA regions with first, second

and third-team honors.

NFCA member coaches voted on the teams in their respective regions, and all honorees are eligible for selection to the 2021 NFCA Division III All-America squads.

Maddie was also named to the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Second Team All-Conference team.

She played in 21 games (17 NAC) for Thomas this spring, and concluded the season with an impressive .525 batting average. In 76 plate appearances, Maddie had 34 hits including 16 doubles and one triple while striking out only seven times and notching a slugging percentage of .743. She stole

three bases, scored 22 runs, and drove in 30 more. On defense, Maddie made 28 assists and 35 putouts with a fielding percentage of .969.

Maddie is the daughter of Melissa and Shawn Rock of Bridgton.

Rock lands college honors

LR Players of Week

Mackenzie Siebert (Continued from Page 6A) helped me find my place and carry that outside of sports.

During this period of Covid-19, what has been the most difficult adjustment? Well when you’re a player who typically doesn’t get a sub for the whole game while playing midfield, having the mask on to play was awful. Within the first few minutes of the game, the entire mask was soaked in sweat so every time you took a breath in the mask would suction to your mouth. I’m sure you could imagine it was a good time.

What is one of your most memorable sports moments?

The quarterfinal game my sophomore year against Winslow.

This was called the Cinderella play in the newspaper, but we were losing and the game seemed out of our reach up until the second half a few of our attack players scored. Then, I believe it was Katie Keenan who fed me the three beautiful passes to me leading to three goals, probably within a crazy short amount of time that tied us up. We ended up winning to go on to semifinals, but this game was definitely one of the best comebacks we’ve had.

What is your most disappointing sports memory? My junior year when we got the news that spring sports were canceled. I was absolutely devastated.

How has sports prepared you for your future? It has

Maddie Rock

meters by 2 seconds.

Coaches are confident Alana will meet this standard in the very near future. Livia won the dash hurdles in a fine 19.60. Sam Carus continued her winning ways taking first place in the 3200 meters.

“Sam is a quiet leader and we are blessed to have her on the team,” Coach McDonald said.

The fireworks of the meet came in the 400-meter dash. Eliza has been ripping it up in this event all season and continued that with a personal record (PR) of 1:01.99 for the win. This effort came right after Eliza had run the second leg on the 4x100 relay just before the 400.

“Eliza has a very bright future in track and field and I should add Eliza is an incredible field hockey player,” the coach noted.

“Only a sophomore and a serious athlete, as well as student, we are very excited for this young lady.”

Isabel Macht was also in that 400. A freshman, Isabel has been trying different events. Showing speed as well as distance ability, coaches asked Isabel to race the 400 meters and “boy, she did,” cranking out a secondplace finish with a time of 1:04.68 which meets the automatic state standard.

“Wow, talk about an impressive performance,” Coach McDonald noted.

“This young lady is very talented across the board.

Isabel has the poise of a captain, willing to learn, od RAIDERS, Page 10B

sort of forced me to develop good time management skills.

When you’re a three-sport athlete who prioritizes doing well in school, it can be extremely difficult to balance your schedule. Along with fitting in athletics, as well as time for school and family, as a senior in high school you want to experience fun outside of school with friends, as well. My plans were put together a week in advance with little time to spare. This is going to prepare me for the time management skills needed for the demands of college and life after that.

Name a coach who has made a difference in your life and in what way? I am very thankful for all of the coaches I’ve had along the way. It sounds corny, but I really wouldn’t be where I am, and the kind of person I am today, without every single one of them. The heaping amount of encouragement and constructive criticism I’ve received has pushed me to perform on the field better than I ever thought I could have. The one coach who stands out a little extra would have to be Coach Pete Webb. He has coached me from the high school level all the way back to my youth travel soccer years. Coach Webb is the type of coach who doesn’t strictly feel like a coach, but also a friend, someone to look up to, and a great person to ask for guidance and advice. My sophomore year was the year he stepped down from being the head coach to an assistant coach, and during those last three seasons he was able to talk with everyone one-on-one all the time to give advice and spread his knowledge. He is such a kind, giving person. A great example is during the 7v7 tournament a few years back. All of our sleeping gear got soaked because of a storm. He selflessly loaded his truck with our soaking wet gear and drove all the way to a

BIG SWING by Raider tennis player Daryna Serediuk during her match against Lake Region.

(Photo by Kevin Murphy)

Laker report

(Continued from Page 7A) Stacy said.

Freeport started the scoring in the first after a misplay in the outfield put the lead-off guy on second and scored on a fielder’s choice to put them up 1-0.

Lake Region put their first run on the board on a Tremblay single to right center. In the seventh, Freeport broke through and went up 7-1.

“They are always tough, every single time we travel down they always have a couple of pitchers who throw well, don’t make many mistakes and take advantage of all of yours,” Coach Stacy added. “I was happy that our team kept fighting, hopefully we can build on that for the next stretch of games.”

SOFTBALL Lakers 19, Freeport 3: Emily Rock knocked in five runs, Sadie Tirrells scored four times and drove in a pair of runs, and Hailey Gove plated two runs and scored three times as the Lakers crushed the Falcons last Friday at Freeport in a game called after five innings.

Pitcher Melissa Mayo recorded her third straight win allowing five hits while striking out four. laundromat to dry it for us when we got back from a game.

He also always stays updated outside of our season, he even comes to my lacrosse games. This is just a glimpse of how great of a coach he has been but if there was one thing I want him to know is that we notice how much he truly cares, and we greatly appreciate it. He is someone I’ll remember in the future, thinking back about my high school years.

What are your future goals? Next year, I will be attending Saint Joe’s College to major in biology and minor in criminal justice, as well as playing lacrosse. My career goal is to become a forensic scientist.

Zach Vogel

(Continued from Page 6A) What is your most disappointing sports memory? I had a season ending injury in the beginning of my sophomore soccer season.

How has sports prepared you for your future?

Competing in team sports has allowed me to develop leadership and teamwork skills that will transition well into a professional career in the future.

Name a coach who has made a difference in your life and in what way? My dad. He coached me in lacrosse from second through sixth grade. He taught me many skills to succeed in life, both on and off the field.

What are your future goals? I want to go to college, become an officer in the military, and eventually become a military pilot.

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Damaged trees

After a couple of unusual reports of squirrels chewing the bark and buds of maple trees, I reached out to the Maine State Entomologist, and this is what they sent me. I thought it was interesting enough to reprint it here: There have been several late winter reports of squirrels stripping the bark off of maples in Central and Northern Maine – and this is likely occurring across the state. One offered explanation for this is the increased sugar content of the inner bark at this time of year in trees like maples, basswood and elms. Also, squirrel damage may be worse/ more common this year due to the early summer drought of 2020, which may have caused trees to produce less seeds and nuts, limiting the squirrels’ food sources (i.e. hungrier than normal squirrels selecting less preferred food sources).

Porcupine feeding may be more noticeable this time of HEMLOCK BRIDGE — With Spring comes the opening of Fryeburg’s road to the pre-Civil War bridge spanning year, as well.

If you do not witness the creature in the act of stripping the old course of the Saco River. (Photo by Suzanne Richard) bark, there are ways to distinguish between the two based on teeth marks and bark strip size. Teeth marks smaller

The Red Oak of Hio stood tall

ANIMAL PRESENCE — (Left) a hemlock tree with close to 30% of its branches clipped off, presumably by a porcupine; (middle) the larger teeth marks indicative of porcupine damage; (right) bark chewed off a boxelder by squirrels, almost from top to bottom. than 1/8 inch are typical of squirrels, while porcupine teeth marks are closer to 1/4 inch. Keep in mind, voles also are known to eat the bark of trees and shrubs, but this damage is usually located close to the ground, or even under the ground or mulch layer.

To discourage voles from girdling your trees, make sure you use tree guards through the winter months and don’t use too thick of a mulch layer to discourage burrowing.

To discourage squirrels and porcupines, install a sheet of smooth tin/metal around the trunk of the tree roughly three feet from the ground surface. This will only be effective if the affected tree is isolated and not in a clump of trees where squirrels and porcupines can climb a neighboring tree to access the tree on which they wish to feed. As these animals tend to favor a specific tree, discouraging feeding may cause the animals to pick their second favorite tree in your yard, increasing the number of impacted trees.

Robert Fogg is general manager of Q-Team Tree Service in Naples. He can be reached at RobertFogg@Q-Team. com.

Letters Vote for Turpin

To The Editor: I am pleased to announce my 100% support for the re-election of Jim Turpin to the Naples Select Board. As chairman of the Select Board for the past four years, it’s been a real pleasure to serve alongside Jim. He is extremely dedicated to preserving Naples’ unique character and equally committed to navigating Naples through its continued growth.

Unlike some of the single-issue candidates in this race, Jim represents all sides and provides a stable voice in the debate. He listens to the argument, ask questions and then makes what he believes is the right decision for Naples. He can’t be bought or bullied by the vocal minority. Quite opposite! He continues to be a voice for the silent majority. As Naples continues to grow you need a strong representative at the table. Jim Turpin has proven in two previous elections that he has earned your support.

His attendance commitment is equally impressive.

In six years on the Budget Committee and four years on the Select Board, he has

Howdy neighbor!

Last week, we discussed the famed Brocklebank Elm, and the many stories that once surrounded this local landmark, and in that column, I was lucky enough to present the sketch that Mr. Stickney made of it in his youth. I say lucky, because it is a rare thing to find an image of so old a relic; indeed, how many houses, locations, even people are there in our town’s history, worthy of note yet of whom no image now remains? Far too many, sad to tell. I think it a great surprise then, to have even a sketch of a tree that was planted by some among our earliest settlers, and was once called the oldest tree in town. But, there were older trees in Bridgton, once upon a time, and of these no pictures now survive.

Such was the case with the Red Oak of Hio, the focus of our study today. This was a great red oak tree, which formerly grew in the Hio Ridge district of town, a tree which had first sprouted and grown to maturity in dim ages unrecorded, for it was already fully grown when first encountered by the earliest English visitors to our region.

This was a tree first noticed in September of 1766 by the surveying team of Solomon Wood, which had come up to Massachusetts’ “Undivided Province Land” to chart out the first map of a new township, organized by a group of proprietors led by Moody Bridges. Bridge’s Town, the settlement was to be called, which was a good deal better than

by Michael Davis BHS Assistant Director Pondicherry. While making his way over a high ridge of land in the northern portion of the grant (what is now Hio) on Tuesday the 30th of September, Solomon Wood became the first Englishman to encounter the Red Oak. Tall and imposing, he found it to stand almost exactly along the proposed boundary line between the 7th and 8th Ranges – the horizontal grid-lines which divided Bridgton into 100-acre parcels of land – and accordingly Solomon blazed the old oak as a ‘witness tree,’ noting in his journal; “on ye 7 Range a Red Oak mark 7/8.”

Taking his map back to Massachusetts, the proprietors began selling lots of land to settlers, and when settlement began in the Hio district in the 1770s, the first inhabitants of those woods discovered that the tree made an excellent RED OAK, Page 3B

We are entering a new era

By encouraging small business growth, research and development, investing in working families and building out our essential infrastructure, we will accelerate our recovery from the pandemic.

We are going to let the world know that Maine is a safe place to live and work, a place where you will have the benefit of a good education, a rewarding career, and good connectivity. A place of unrivaled physical beauty and natural resources, where you can raise a happy and healthy family, and live comfortably in a community that you love in the most beautiful state in the country.

This week, I was so pleased to announce the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan. It’s our administration’s proposal to invest the more than $1 billion allocated to the State under the American Rescue Plan Act passed by Congress and signed by President Biden. This proposal by my administration includes $260 million for immediate economic recovery to address short-term needs and give our economy a shot in the arm. It includes $305 million for long-term economic growth, and $547 million to rebuild our essential physical, communications and human infrastructure.

Our first priority is to ensure the state’s continued economic recovery. We propose a new series of economic recovery grants only missed four meetings.

That equates to a 98% attendance record!

The choice couldn’t be any clearer. Taxes have not gone up for five years under Jim Turpin’s watchful eye on the Budget Committee and his diligence on the Select Board. Please join me on Tuesday, May 25 and vote to re-elect Jim Turpin to the Naples Select Board.

He deserves your support.

Jim Grattelo Naples

The hard truth

TWIN BLOOMS — Two bi-colored daffodils are among the many flowers blooming during the month of May at the McLaughlin Gardens and Homestead.

The leaves at the base of the daffodils are dotted with rainwater after a thunderstorm passed through on Sunday afternoon. (De Busk Photo)

In Ye Olden Times

To The Editor: Haven’t we seen this play before? An old, deranged king, obsessed with losing power and influence, divides the riches of his kingdom according to how obsequiously his heirs choose to lavish praise upon him.

Only one of them, Cordelia, chooses to tell him the truth while the others lie to court his favor. As a result, she is banished from the kingdom without any inheritance, while the lying courtiers are rewarded for their slavish, hypocritical pretense of loyalty. Ah yes, it was Shakespeare’s King Lear.

If you doubt that truth is stranger than fiction, consider the GOP’s lunatic decision to expel Liz Cheney

from her position as thirdranking Republican in the House of Representatives.

What was her unforgiveable sin? Telling the truth. So, here is the truth: 1.) Joe Biden won the 2020 election fair and square; it wasn’t stolen from the “Great Man of Mar-a-Lago.” 2.) A violent armed mob stormed and overran the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6; a statement from the Joint Chiefs of Staff called that “sedition and insurrection.” People who call it anything else are liars.

Rep. Cheney understands that. I seldom agree with her, but I admire her refusal to propagate the lies of our despicable ex-president, and her willingness to give up her position of power so that truth could be heard.

If one-tenth of the powerdrunk toadies running today’s GOP possessed her moral integrity, I might consider supporting the party.

But, alas! We literally can count those Republicans on our fingers, and they’ve all been rebuked by local GOP party hacks. The Maine Republican Party even tried to censure Susan Collins, for God’s sake!

It doesn’t matter how many brickbats Republican bitter-enders might throw at me. If the GOP doesn’t like being called traitors, ignoramuses and fascists, they should stop acting that way.

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by Janet Mills Governor of Maine

as well as a measure to lower health care costs for small businesses, and investments in people who have recently started businesses to help them succeed in rough times.

We also propose to use this federal money to tackle long unaddressed needs: investing in research and development, jumpstarting innovation, incentivizing remote work to attract and retain workers here, and bolstering training programs at career and technical education schools and higher education to expand our skilled workforce.

The strength of our economy also depends on support systems to allow people to live a healthy and productive life here in Maine. This proposal includes funds for infrastructure: to NEW ERA, Page 3B Only corrupt liars find it difficult to tell the truth. We should have learned that lesson in grade school but, evidently, many of us didn’t.

Lying to curry favor with big-shots just makes us liars, also. Shakespeare’s tragic heroine Cordelia showed the potential price of standing up for truth against liars and frauds. I salute Cheney for choosing the honorable path.

Rev. Robert Plaisted Bath and formerly Bridgton

Vote for Earth

To the Editor: Like many of you, I sometimes feel anxious about the natural world we are handing over to future generations of all species.

When we understand that a viable natural world is the basis of our civilization, we recognize that nature requires cooperation from us. An amendment giving us rights to clean air and water and a healthy environment, like other protected rights, would build safeguards for stable planet functions.

Pennsylvania and Montana have already written environmental protection into their state constitutions, and Maine is poised to lead its citizens on the same path in

this legislative session with the Pine Tree Amendment.

LD 489 needs a two-thirds vote of the Maine House and Senate to allow the Maine people an opportunity to vote on the Pine Tree Amendment in November.

I am grateful that State Senator Rick Bennett is a co-sponsor of this bill.

I am also grateful for engaged people of the Maine Youth for Climate Justice, who are assuming leadership of their future as their unfolding maturity reveals to them all that needs to be accomplished in a short period of time.

Jess Cooper of Norway and Anna Siegel of Portland come to mind. Jess, 25, is part owner of Spoke Folks, a cooperative hauling service using bicycles and people power. She is also an artist and on the staff of the Center for Ecology-Based Economy. Anna, a ninthgrader, in a recent Zoom featuring MYCJ, recognizes that for her, the elephant in the room is homework. Both are using their spare time to urge their peers and elders to take responsibility for a threatened planet. Anna comments, “Amending the Maine Constitution writes environmental protections into the highest state law and solidifies what would otherwise be empty words of LETTERS, Page 2B

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(Continued from Page 1B) ‘sustainability’ and ‘action.’

The amendment brings a lens of equity along with accountability. Clean water, air and a livable future for all transcend every arbitrary category that people may fit into.”

What can we do to avoid disappointing a hopeful generation and support a healthy future? Contact your state senator and representative and ask them to vote in favor of LD 489.

Check out pinetreeamendment.org and see what this bipartisan proposal can do to ensure life support for all.

Sally Chappell Bridgton

Comfortable but confused

WAITING FOR A TURN to enjoy a tasty treat at the feeder in Sweden is one Oriole perched above, while another looks ready to take flight. (Photo by Lynn Mercer)

To The Editor: I am very glad to hear that Mr. St. Laurent was not in fact suffering the dis-

comfort his previous letter indicated.

Because this is such a wonderful country, he is quite entitled to his opinion that the point I attempted to make was simplified and naïve. However, the reality is that he is confused.

The court in reaching its decision (Brown) did not invoke stare decisis. In fact, it was quite the opposite.

Had the court invoked stare decisis, Plessy would have stood.

The circumstances in the case, which has given Mr. St. Laurent such agita, is exactly the same wherein the court chose to ignore precedent, and came to conclude a different outcome.

Mr. St. Laurent liked how the outcome of Brown came out as a result of ignoring stare decisis but not this time because he didn’t like the conclusion reached.

Well, you can’t have it both ways.

In his original letter, he was quite acerbic in pointing out that Justice Kavanaugh was non-responsive to questions reLETTERS, Page 3B

Obituaries

Bradley C. Bartlett Jr.

YARMOUTH — Bradley Clark Bartlett Jr., 63, left this world Monday, May 3, 2021, after fighting with all his might to beat lung disease.

Born in Norway on Oct. 27, 1957, Brad was one of seven children of Eunice and Bradley Bartlett Sr. He lived his life with gusto and a permanent twinkle in his eyes.

Brad graduated from Lake Region High School in 1976 and enlisted in the Army, where he served as a medical technician at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. He was active in many sports and excelled at softball, motorcycle racing, and would take on anyone when it came to darts. Brad was an expert skier; he competed and won many races at Shawnee Peak and The Red Parker Pub. His zest for life was infectious and when Brad entered a room, his energy was impossible to ignore. He’d quickly take center stage telling stories of his adventures hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, rants about the wins and losses of the New England Patriots, and his opinions on the latest NASCAR races.

A devoted husband, father, and grandfather Brad was a jackof-all-trades who could move from helping one of his kids fix a car to whipping up a BBQ meal for anyone who happened to be visiting his house.

Brad’s generosity knew no bounds and he would do whatever he could whenever he could to help his family and friends — regardless of the need or request. When Brad saw someone who needed help, he was there, beside them, standing up for their rights. He was a true hero.

Brad loved to travel and whenever he did, he made friends for life wherever he went.

Brad worked as a FedEx contractor for more than 18 years, where he won numerous Maine State Driving Championships and he placed in the National Truck Driving Championships several times. While a contractor, he formed many lasting friendships and brought countless smiles to the faces of the people he served.

Brad is survived by his wife and love of his life, Olia Cobb; his bonus daughter, Adrianna; his sons Bradley III and Nicholas; his daughter, Caitlin; his mother, Eunice and stepfather Melvin Long; his sister, Betty; his brothers, Barry, Bruce, Brent, Ben and Byron.

Brad will also be sorely missed by his grandchildren who always lit up his world; aunts, uncles; cousins, nephews and nieces; and countless friends who were caught up in his favorite pastime — living life to the fullest.

Visiting hours will be held at Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth, on Thursday, May 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday, May 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A private memorial service will be held to celebrate Brad’s life on Saturday, May 22 and will be live-streamed starting at 11 a.m. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to access the link to join the livestreaming.

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Joan L. Isaacson NAPLES — Joan Lemieux Isaacson, 90, of Naples, Maine passed away on Mother’s Day, May 9, 2021, at home with her daughters by her side.

Born in Ogdensburg, N.Y., on May 21, 1930, she grew up in St. Regis Falls, N.Y., (the eldest of four children: Bill, Jack and Jim) and helped in the family grocery store while growing up.

Joan graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Malone N.Y., and later attended Green Mountain College in Vermont.

Joan fell in love with a handsome N.Y. State Trooper, Robert Isaacson, where she worked as a secretary at the barrack. They were married for 67 years and raised four children on a 165-acre farm in Hillsdale, N.Y.; Peter (Beth) of St. Regis Falls, N.Y.; Bob (Kathy) of Franklin, N.C.; Lauri Pshenishny of Boca Raton, Fla.; and Holly of Naples.

Joan worked as an administrative assistant for many years.

She held positions at Roeliff Jansen Central School to the vice principle and guidance counselor; Fairview Hospital administrator; Simons Rock Admissions Department and the Independent newspaper. Joan also assisted her husband who was a Hillsdale, N.Y., town judge as his secretary.

Joan loved to cook and bake for her family. Favorite recipes included lasagna, chocolate chip cookies, and donuts for large family celebrations. Joan was an avid reader, bringing home stacks of books from the town library. She loved to watch the Boston Red Sox. Joan and Bob travelled frequently in their retirement. One trip was to Europe to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of WWII where Bob served with the 101st Airborne. They attended many family graduations and weddings where you could see them floating across the dance floor.

In 1986, Joan was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

The family farm was sold and the couple built homes in Palm Coast, Fla. and Naples, Maine. Later they settled in Naples year-round where the spent many hours on Sebago Lake with family. Joan leaves behind four children, seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren (with two more on the way).

Predeceased by her parents, William and Genevieve Lemieux, husband Robert lsaacson, son-in-law David Pshenishny, and brother Bill Lemieux.

She will be laid to rest at St. Anne’s Cemetery in St. Regis Falls, N.Y. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held later this year. If you would like to honor her memory, please send donations to: Arthritis Foundation, PO Box 96280, Washington, DC 20077 or online at arthritis.org. Arrangements are in the care of Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road, Casco, ME. Please share your kind words and condolences on her Tribute Wall at www.hallfuneralhome.net.

Norman McKenney was known for raising glads in his garden. The family distributed glads to guests in his memory along with a write up that had been printed in The Bridgton News years prior.

Norman D. McKenney Memorial Service held May 1st

BALDWIN — Family, friends, and the townspeople of Baldwin gathered Saturday, May 1 outside under the tent at the Baldwin Community Center in West Baldwin to celebrate 92 years of life of Norman D. McKenney.

Norman, known as the unofficial “Mayor of Baldwin,” started his selectman’s career in 1973 and for the following 39 years he served as a selectman, assessor and overseer of the poor. Within that timeframe, he served as board chairman. It was only fitting to have his celebration of life at the former Baldwin Consolidated School because he worked as custodian at the building for over 47 years.

Pastor Bob McLaughlin of the Mechanic Falls Church of the Nazarene officiated the ceremony.

As described by the family, “Pastor Bob” was asked to officiate Norman’s Celebration of Life about three years prior after going through Norman’s vetting process. Pastor Dave Suitter of the Sebago Church of the Nazarene opened with a prayer, Norman’s favorite barber Darla Dee sang beautiful hymns on her guitar which was a request of Norman. Norman’s children and grandchildren offered many stories about growing up with him and being that family foundation that he was placed on this earth to be. Townspeople and past selectmen spoke about working with Norman over the years and had a few stories to share. Gary McNeil, who served with Norman as a selectman for 19 years, told of the favorite snack that Norman would have strategically placed around the town office in the event of a natural disaster — the snacks being Mountain Dew and cheese and peanut butter crackers. That same snack was available at the food tent, where the Baldwin Community Auxiliary provided food for guests.

Norman was known for raising glads in his garden. The family distributed glads to guests in his memory along with a write up that had been printed in The Bridgton News years prior.

Forest Ranger Matt Bennett of the Maine Forest Service presented a certificate of appreciation to Norman’s family for many years of service as Forest Fire Warden for the Town of Baldwin.

The Baldwin Fire Department concluded with a firefighter’s prayer and eulogy. Norman served as Fire Chief for 15 years, as well as secretary/treasurer. He was the last charter member of the North Baldwin Volunteer Fire Company, which was chartered in 1948. The last call for #344 was given by Cumberland County Dispatch.

The family would like to thank everyone who attended the Celebration of Life and who contributed to the Baldwin Community Auxiliary Flag Fund in Norman’s memory.

Jay M. Transue DENMARK — Jay M. Transue, 73, of Denmark, Maine, passed on May 12, 2021, unexpectedly at his home. Born November 26, 1947, to Walter and Marie (Hosier) Transue in Hazelton, Pa. Growing up in Tamaqua, Pa., he graduated from Tamaqua High School in 1965.

He went into the Navy right after high school and made it a career, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer in August, 1984. While in the Navy he met his wife Judy and they were married in July of 1969.

He traveled to quite a few countries including Vietnam in 1968.

After retiring from the Navy he worked in a cabinet shop, then went out on his own to build houses. When the economy slowed he entered the U.S. Postal Service where he retired from in 2006. Not wanting to be idle, he went back to building for Glen Builders in New Hampshire and retired again in 2013.

He volunteered at Harvest Hills Animal Shelter (that was Jay’s happy place) and became a member of the board of trustees. Jay also served on the Board of Appeals and was a selectman for the Town of Denmark. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, hiking and biking.

He is predeceased by his parents. Surviving are his wife, Judy Parsons Transue of Denmark. His daughter, Wendy Rupaningalge, her husband Sanjee, and granddaughter, Jade, of Matsudo, Japan. Sisters, Donna Smith and her husband, Eddie, and family of Hometown, Pa., and Beth Ann Goodman of Minersville, Pa., and their families; brothers-in-law, Larry Parsons and wife Fran of Brownfield, and Duane Parsons of Falls Church, Va., and sister-in-law Kathy Hemeon of Center Conway and their families.

Jay’s services will be private. Arrangements are respectfully handled by Poitras, Neal and York Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.mainefuneral.com In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Rd., Fryeburg, ME 04037.

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All should benefit from surplus

Recently revised revenue forecasts mean that Maine will have an additional $940 million available over the next three years. That does not include $14 billion in federal aid Maine has received.

Republicans are concerned that money will not go toward supporting those who worked during the pandemic or toward chronically underfunded state priorities. It also defies logic that the governor is proposing to borrow an additional $140 million on top of that $940 million in increased revenues and the billions of dollars in federal aid Maine has and will receive.

In their haste to silence the minority, stifle debate and prevent compromise, Democrats passed a partial budget on party lines. What the people of Maine got was a sloppy document that is now in need of fixing in a budget sequel.

Examples of this shoddy work are numerous, but include: • Funding for six new assistant park rangers, but no funding for ballistic vests, radios, uniforms, training, and insurance for Forest Rangers in the same department.

• Excludes funding to maintain helicopters necessary for saving lives.

• Cuts rates to Federal Qualified Healthcare centers, Rural Health Centers, Adult Family Care Homes in the second year of the budget.

Now with the Revenue Forecasting Commission projecting an additional $940 million in revenues to spend over the next three years Republicans have publicly detailed our budget priorities. With the Democrats passing a baseline budget filled with gaps because of their refusal to work with anyone it is time to come together and pass a budget that supports hard working Mainers who have endured a lot over the last 14 months.

To that end Republicans are focused on helping all Maine citizens recover and prosper going forward, especially those who have worked non-stop during the pandemic to ensure we had access to essential services.

Additional funds should go back to the people directly. The success of Maine workers and their families is what will allow Maine to recover and prosper in the months and years ahead.

Republicans propose direct income tax relief — a $10,200 exemption for taxpayers that did not already receive one for unemployment income.

Republicans propose to increase the Homestead Exemption Reimbursement to Municipalities from 70% to 100%. This will ensure that homeowners receive direct relief without affecting municipal budgets.

Republicans want to increase Municipal Revenue Sharing from 3.75% to 5%.

In addition to this 10-2-5 plan House Republicans have published a full list of budget priorities online.

Shortly after Republicans announced these and other budget priorities, the governor released her budget plan to spend the additional funds.

There are many parts of the governor’s plan that we can agree on. The only problem is that the constitutional budget process that traditionally leads to a bipartisan agreement was abandoned in March.

That means that the process that lead to an incomplete budget in March may once again leave Mainers behind. Let’s have bipartisan support for direct tax relief necessary to aide all Mainers. So far, the call for this relief is being ignored by the governor and her Democrat allies in the legislature.

Unfortunately, this has been par for the course since March.

The public supports ensuring that Maine gets back on track and is not interested in spending huge amounts of money blindly.

Unfortunately, the public has largely been cut out of the legislative process.

You who are interested in shaping state policy and voicing your thoughts and ideas to your elected members are denied entry to the state capitol. Testimony on legislation can be pro-

From the Maine GOP

by Patrick Corey State Representative (Windham)

Vaxing is a health issue

Entering a new era

sides… said Oak to be the westward side of the Road and from thence running on the range line between the Seventh & Eighth ranges Eastwardly.”

The Red Oak of Hio, now thoroughly blazed or “spotted,” became a guidepost to mark out the sharp corner in the road, a corner that persists to this day. In the early 19th century a school house was built “in the fork which now leads to Winona,” as the Bridgton History relates, on land “given by Dudley Perkins.” This land, and consequently the red schoolhouse built at the corner, was almost directly opposite the Red Oak, and while no record has come to light to detail exactly when this school was built, the development of the roadway in 1797 makes it an almost certainty that this school was one of the later additions, established in the 1800s or early 1810s. Operated as District #9, it was in the shade of the Red Oak that so many of the Ridge’s children played in their youth, and some may have even carved their initials on it, adding to the patchwork of myriad numbers and markings the tree had amassed with the coming of civilization.

From this point in history, regrettably, the life and aspect of the Red Oak of Hio falls into obscurity. Much as with the Brocklebank Elm, the picture only becomes clear again at the close of its life and, similarly, the Red Oak of Hio also falls in the early 20th century, in a process of slow collapse which we find documented beginning in the Bridgton News

To The Editor: The dystopian “Amerika” Jock MacGregor opines about in his May 13 letter “War of the isms,” parrots the hackneyed nativist dog whistles that Republican Congress members Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz purvey in their fiery “America First” pro-Anglo Saxon — others needn’t attend — rallies modeled upon those of the former president. Whites of Anglo Saxon ethnicity are, in their convoluted view, victims of an oppression prosecuted by such disparate entities as non-white political activists and organizers, affirmative action influenced college admissions, their precedent having come about in the 1970s when critical race theory appeared, those who took to the streets last spring and summer in response to the murder of George Floyd at the hands of White police, and those who did so in opposition to fascism and suppression of their constitutional right to vote.

Above all Mr. MacGregor fears “progressives,” whose tactics he surprisingly likens to those of the last administration, the aforementioned “America First” gang, and those who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 — all of which he has ass-backwards. He has every reason to be fearful of “isms,” but unfortunately for him, the wrong “isms.”

Jon St. Laurent North Bridgton

of Oct. 8, 1915: “Hio. During the severe gale of the first of last week occurred something which will be felt as a calamity by all interested in Hio. A full half of the Old Oak at the head of the road broke off and fell over. It is feared that the rest of this ancient and well-beloved landmark will be destroyed before long.”

Reading this notice, for me, is like reading an obituary.

So, it came to pass, seven years later, that the tree finally fell, as told in the News of July 7, 1922: “Hio. It was a public calamity to find on the morning of June 22 that sometime during the previous night the Old Oak at the Head of the Road had broken entirely over, leaving only a stump some dozen feet high. The tree was known as a landmark for miles around and the earliest tradition is of a giant tree. It is most fortunate that no one was injured and no damage done. The tree fell across the road bringing down the wires and we were without a telephone service twenty-four hours.”

Afterwards, in the manner of all things, once the tree had fallen there passed not much more than a generation before the public began to forget the old tree, which had stood so long in the memory of their ancestors. In 1954, when a history of Hio was presented by Margaret O. Cook, little could be said regarding the “large red oak tree spotted on three sides” which had once stood there, other than to relate its existence and comment that its disappearance now made RED OAK, Page 4B BUILDING 40+ YEARS IN THE LAKES REGION AREA

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(Continued from Page 2B) garding previous court rulings. I can’t help but wonder if he is aware that this approach to dealing with “gotcha” questions of this nature has its origins in Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s confirmation hearings. Those hearings were a long time ago.

However, I’ll bet a careful search of The Bridgton News archives will not reveal any indignant letters from him criticizing Ms. Ginsberg’s approach. As I said earlier, you can’t have it both ways.

There is another reason a search of the archives from back then would not prove fruitful. In those “good old days,” civic discourse containing ad hominem attacks, and political smears on the court and its justices didn’t exist.

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vided online, but the rules are different for every committee and if you do not follow each of the 17 committees ever changing rules about when where and how you can testify you are likely be silenced by the majority party. This legislative session has reduced dissenting views and restricted serious policy discussions from taking place. If you agree that everyone should share in direct relief and that money should go to chronically underfunded priorities, please contact the governor’s office or Democrat legislators.

House Republicans will continue to support those workers that have supported all of Maine throughout the pandemic and everyone affected by COVID. Maine is on the verge of squandering an opportunity to help Maine’s middle class recover and put the state back on solid financial footing all for the sake of partisan spending priorities.

State Representative Patrick Corey is serving his fourth term in the Maine House of Representatives. He believes strongly in individual liberties, lower taxes, and a more efficient government. During the 128th and 129th Legislature, he served on the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee and was also appointed to the Joint Select Committee on Marijuana Legalization Implementation. During his first term in the House, Rep. Corey served on the Inland, Fisheries and Wildlife Committee in the 127th Legislature. Rep. Corey lives in Windham with his wife Sheila where he works as a selfemployed creative director serving a number of businesses and nonprofits. In his spare time, you’ll find Rep. Corey outdoors enjoying all that Maine has to offer. He’s an avid hunter, hiker To The Editor: In a Fox News interand photographer. view reported on March 16, Donald Trump strongly urged people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 just as he and his wife, (Continued from Page 1B) Melania, did in January repair roads and bridges and upgrade water treatment systems ( h t t p s : / / w w w. f o x n e w s . so we can ensure clean drinking water; plus, funds for housing com/media/trump-urgesand childcare to build human infrastructure; and, thanks espe- all-americans-to-get-covidcially to the hard work of Senator Angus King, we offer sub- vaccine-its-a-safe-vaccine). stantial funding for affordable high-speed internet for homes In the interview he said, “I and businesses all across Maine. would recommend it, and I There is a lot in this proposal, and I sure look forward to would recommend it to a lot traveling the state in the coming days and weeks to discuss of people that don’t want these investments in much more detail. to get it. And a lot of those These are truly exciting times. people voted for me. It is With higher rates of vaccination — we just passed 50 a great vaccine. It is a safe percent of Mainers eligible who’ve gotten fully vaccinated — vaccine, and it is something testing and treatment, we are pushing through this pandemic that works.” and we’re seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. Keep up the If there was ever an issue good work Maine people. Get vaccinated, and make sure your where everyone should be friends know to get vaccinated too. able to agree it is around Now, with the partnership of the federal government, we getting vaccinated against are entering a new era. We are able to plan for the future. We COVID-19. I’m pleased to are finally able to put our state on a solid footing. Now we can say that I have been vaccioffer the people of Maine the promise of prosperity and offer nated. Many people I know, the next generation greater goals, aspirations, and opportunities regardless of political party, and something even greater than these: we offer them hope. have also been vaccinated.

These are truly exciting times! Let’s get it done!

This is not a political issue.

The Red Oak of Hio stood tall

(Continued from Page 1B) landmark. Acting as a witness tree along the Range line, it also stood directly at the corner of lots Two and Three in both Ranges, effectively marking the corner of four separate 100-acre parcels. For these reasons, it was blazed further, with carvings made on several sides, and left standing as a property bound even as countless of its brethren were felled and dragged off, hauled away as stripped logs and back again as freshly sawn boards to build the cabins and eventual farms which began to populate the ridge. The crude path which sprung up here passed directly beside the Red Oak, and in the 1780s, a network of stone walls cropped up around it, hemming in the developing fields whose four corners it marked out. Indeed, the first frame house built in the district, that of William Oliver, was built practically within sight of the Red Oak sometime after 1784, just a few rods away from it toward the west, along the road that now leads to Camp Winona.

Over 30 years passed in this fashion, from discovery through settlement, until the crude footpath in the wilderness was at last developed into a town road, the course of which was established between the existing houses of settlers and along the lines between settled lots. The course of these roads was typically established in relation to houses and natural landscape features, and again, here too the Red Oak proved eminently useful. On May 10, 1797, the plan of what would become the Hio Ridge Road was laid out and approved by Bridgton’s Selectmen, beginning in the door yard of Nathaniel Jacob’s house and running northward “a straight course to a large Red Oak Tree spotted on three

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The Red Oak

(Continued from Page 3B) the matter of understanding old property divisions quite difficult. It had then become an artifact of old history, and was but dimly remembered by only the oldest of residents on the Hio Ridge.

Today, there are now none in that vicinity who remember it, and even the hoary stump is gone, as recent investigation sadly proved; it having crumbled into rot and dissolution sometime in the intervening nine decades. It has been so long, in fact, that next year it will have been 100 years exactly ere the Red Oak of Hio reared its stately head above the forest wilds. But the sharp curve in that lonesome road is still there today, and on a drive through that district it is worth stopping there, and pulling one’s car to the roadside to consult a map or modern GPS system. If you do, you will see the straight line of the road you have just travelled, the boundary of Solomon’s 7th and 8th ranges, and the 90 degree turn it makes there, just down from William Oliver’s house, just up from Nathaniel Jacob’s, where once the red schoolhouse stood where the road turns to ascend the Hio Ridge into the sky. Once, very near to that spot, tradition tells there once grew a great red oak, traditions come down from ages before records, before men, of a tree nurtured by rain and clean mountain air in those days when only woodland beasts and the occasional wayfaring Pequawket might pass it by and, seeing it, stop a while to rest beneath its shade. It was there when the first of the Englishmen came to blaze its trunk and mark it out on their maps, and it was there when our forefathers, Bridgton’s settlers, arrived to stand beneath it in the dim days of the Revolution. It witnessed the many improvements which they made to the soil of their new Nation; it was there when we became a town, and when our town called for roads, it saw them built, and for a 125 years it watched oxen, then horses, then sleighs, carriages, and eventually automobiles wind their way past it, ever faster,

Legals Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Select Board Public Hearing

Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Municipal Elections

The Town of Naples will conduct its municipal elections on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., in the Gymnasium of the Naples Town Office located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the ballot: 1. Selectperson, Assessor, & Overseer of the Poor (2) 2. Budget Committee a. 1-year term (1) b. 2-year term (1) c. 3-year term (2) 3. Casco/Naples Transfer Station Council (2) 4. Planning Board (2) 5. MSAD 61 Board (1) For samples of the ballot, visit townofnaples.org/notices.

Absentee ballots are available. Visit or call the town office (693-6364) for details.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

PLANNING BOARD HEARING WOODLANDS SENIOR LIVING

The Planning Board for the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021. Public comments will be heard for Woodlands Senior Living Facility located on North High Street, known as Tax map 14 Lots 80 & 80A Planning board meetings will resume as in person meetings with a room capacity of 15 people. Please note that the standard Zoom meeting will still be available. A copy of the proposed project can be viewed at the Town office by appointment. Agenda and instructions for Public Hearing will be posted at a later date on the Town website.

Please direct any questions or make an appointment with Erin O’Connor, Administrative Assistant at eoconnor@bridgton2T19 maine.org or 207-803-9952

always faster, beating a trail through those unchanging hills, and the tree unchanging stood among them, growing slowly, even as we and our children and our town grew faster. When, at last, it fell in a great storm of wind and lightning, it took down those humming telephone wires we had strung past it, and as a grave marker left behind a stump twice as tall as any man, as if in defiance of that cruel Time which, having brought so much change, had finally come to claim this last relic of a bygone age.

Today, even if only among the pages of our history, the Red Oak of Hio still stands, and in my estimation, it will continue to have a name in Bridgton for as long as we continue to remember it. It is for this reason, as an act of remembrance, that I have here put down its history into words and spread them among our town like so many fallen leaves. May they last a lifetime twice as long as the tree which once produced them.

Next week, we’ll be getting a little less serious, and a good deal stranger, when we discuss the Bewitched Apple Tree of Seba Smith, and there bring to a close this miniseries on the bygone trees of Bridgton. Till next time!

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by Chellie Pingree United States Congresswoman

gaps, improve child health, increase employee retention, and boost women’s workforce participation. However, more than 110 million American workers lack access to paid family leave and nearly 84 million lack access to paid medical leave. The American Families Plan would create the nation’s first-ever 12-week paid family and medical leave program to ensure workers have time to bond with a new child, care for a loved one, or heal themselves.

Childcare now costs more than in-state college tuition.

In fact, the average price of childcare for a Maine toddler is around $10,100 a year. Expanding access to childcare is just as important as lowering its cost, especially for the 22 percent of Mainers who live in areas without enough providers. Two million American women left the workforce during the pandemic because they needed to care for their kids. It’s clear that childcare access and affordability is an economic imperative.

Access to early childhood education is a major predictor of a person’s lifelong professional success. However, only 39 percent of Maine’s 3- and 4-year-olds are currently enrolled in publicly funded preschool. The American Families Plan would provide access to free, high-quality preschool to all 3- and 4-year-olds in Maine, boosting their educational outcomes and allowing parents to go back to work. It would also ensure preschool teachers are paid a livable $15 minimum wage, putting their compensation and benefits in line with other educators.

The expense of higher education has skyrocketed in our country. Student loans now make up the largest sector of U.S. debt after housing — burdening 45 million Americans with over $1.5 trillion in debt. The promise of higher education is unattainable to many Mainers. The American Families Plan would provide at least two years of free community college to all students and increase the maximum Pell Grant available to eligible Mainers. The proposal would also provide grants to increase college retention and degree completion.

For too long, working families have been left behind by policies that have not kept up with their needs. With a new, forward-looking administration and Democratic majorities in Congress, we can change that. As your Congresswoman, I will keep fighting to build a family friendly economy and to expand opportunities for the next generation to thrive.

Public Notice

TOWN OF DENMARK Public Notice

Broadband Informational Meeting

Planning Board Site Visit

April 28, 2021 • 6 p.m.

May 26, 2021 • 6 p.m.

Location: Community Room at the Municipal Building

TOWN OF NAPLES The Naples Planning Board will conduct a Site Visit prior to their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. The Site Visit will take place at 5 p.m., at 17 Serenity Hill Estates (Tax Map R03 Lots 1-3 and 1-4 Naples Self Storage). This is to inspect the areas for proposed additional self-storage buildings.

The public is welcome to attend the Site Visit. Questions will be taken at the meeting following (not during the site visit) at 6 p.m., in the Naples Town Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane.

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The Broadband Committee will be hosting two public informational meetings. The purpose of each meeting is to educate the community on what the committee has accomplished since last summer and what to expect in the coming months. We will discuss the process the committee is taking in evaluating future broadband options for the community. There will be a Q&A Session following the presentation. These meetings will be in person and broadcast live, please visit the Town’s Website under the Broad Band page to obtain the link.

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The Naples Select Board will conduct a public hearing and meeting regarding an Entertainment Permit Application from the property located found on Tax Map U02, Lot 039, 770 Roosevelt Trail (also known as Randy’s Wooster Street Pizza).

The meeting will take place in the Town Gymnasium located at 15 Village Green Lane on Monday, May 24, 2021, beginning at 6 p.m. The public is welcome. Masks are required.

You may also send signed, written comments regarding the application to the address below. Comments must be received no later than 12 p.m. on May 24, 2021.

Town of Naples Select Board, c/o Jennifer Leeman, P.O. Box 1757, Naples, ME 04055, e-mail: jleeman@townof2T19 naples.org

For far too long, our government has done too little to support working families. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of U.S. children were living in poverty, and the pandemic has only exacerbated these issues, reinforcing systemic inequities. The harmful effects of child poverty profoundly affect American society and our future economy. Reversing these trends demands that we urgently adopt policies to champion the needs of working people.

In March, I proudly voted to create the nation’s first-ever periodic child benefit as part of the American Rescue Plan.

This legislation also temporarily increased the amount of the Child Tax Credit to up to $3,600 per child for children 0 to 5 and up to $3,000 per child for children ages 6 to 17. More than 36,100 households in my district are now eligible for an average of $2,500 per year through this program. Overall, 83.7% of children in the 1st Congressional District are projected to benefit from this Child Tax Credit expansion, including 5,000 who will be lifted out of poverty. Although this expansion was only authorized for one year, I want to make it permanent because I know it will improve the lives of thousands of Mainers.

I also support President Biden’s recently proposed American Families Plan. If passed by Congress, it would represent the most meaningful new support for working people in generations. This ambitious proposal would make child care, preschool, and higher education more affordable, and it would finally establish 12-weeks of paid family leave in the United States. It’s shameful that we’re the only industrialized nation that does not require businesses and corporations to offer paid family leave. If we want to compete on the world stage, we must keep pace.

Paid family leave has been shown to reduce racial wealth

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PUBLIC NOTICE

BOARD OF APPEALS

BOARD OF APPEALS

MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

WOODLANDS VARIANCE

The Board of Appeals for the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at the Bridgton Town Office, 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine, and remotely via Zoom for a Variance appeal for the Woodlands Senior living facility project located on North High Street, known as Tax map 14 Lots 80 & 80A. A copy of the application can be viewed at the Town Office by appointment. Agenda and Zoom login instructions will be posted on the Town website in advance of the meeting at bridgtonmaine.org Please direct any questions or make an appointment with Erin O’Connor, Administrative Assistant at eoconnor@bridgtonmaine.org or 207-803-9952.

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The Board of Appeals for the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at the Bridgton Town Office, 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine, and remotely via Zoom for an appeal of the Major Development permit issued by the Bridgton Planning Board for the Mountain Road Storage project located at Map 12 Lot 44 North High Street.

A copy of the application and appeal can be viewed at the Town Office by appointment. Agenda and Zoom login instructions will be posted on the Town website in advance of the meeting at bridgtonmaine.org Please direct any questions or make an appointment with Erin O’Connor, Administrative Assistant at eoconnor@bridgton2T20 maine.org or 207-803-9952.

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PUBLIC NOTICE:

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE Please take notice that David Randall of Harrison Marina, PO Box 38, Harrison, Maine 04040, (207) 632-0582, is intending to file a Stormwater Permit Application with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S.A. §§480-A thru 480-BB on or about Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

The application is for installation of boat storage building and associated site work. Location of the activity is 779 Harrison Road, Bridgton, Maine 04009.

A request for a public hearing or a request that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction over this application must be received by the Department in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is found by the Department to be complete and is accepted for processing. A public hearing may or may not be held at the discretion of the Commissioner or Board of Environmental Protection. Public comment on the application will be accepted throughout the processing of the application.

The application will be filed for public inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection’s office in Portland during normal working hours. A copy of the application may also be seen at the municipal office in Bridgton, Maine.

Written public comments may be sent to the regional office in Portland, where the application is filed for public inspection: Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Southern Maine Regional Office, 312 Canco Road, Portland, Maine 04103, (207) 822-6300 or 1-800-769-1036.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PURSUANT TO 14 M.R.S. §6323

By virtue of a Stipulated Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated April 23, 2021 and entered in the Cumberland County Superior Court at Portland, Civil Action, Docket No. PORSC-RE-2020-032, in an action brought by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through the RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, USDA, f/k/a the FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, Plaintiff, against JESSICA M. FREEMAN f/k/a JESSICA M. LIBBY, Defendant, and CUMBERLAND COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM, Party in Interest, for the foreclosure of Mortgage Deed dated June 29, 2010 and recorded in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds in Book 27893 Page 192, the 90 day equity of redemption having been waived, notice is hereby given that there will be sold at public sale at the offices of the USDA, Rural Development, 967 Illinois Avenue, Bangor, Maine (the sale may be conducted outside if the agency is closed for any reason and attendees at the sale may be asked to observe social distancing due to the COVID-19 restrictions), on June 29, 2021 at 10:30 A.M., all and singular the premises described in said mortgage deed and being situate at 10 Tink Drive in Gorham, Maine.

The property shall be sold to the highest bidder at the sale. Ten Percent (10%) of the purchase price will be required to be paid in cash or by certified check payable to the USDA, Rural Development at the time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid within thirty (30) days following the sale. Failure to pay the balance due within thirty (30) days following the sale shall be deemed a forfeiture of the successful bidder’s deposit.

Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale.

The above property is being sold “as is” and will be conveyed by Release Deed without any warranty as to the condition, size or location of the property or the state of title to the property.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. In the event a representative of the mortgagee is not present at the time and place stated in this notice, no sale shall be deemed to have occurred and all rights to reschedule a subsequent sale are reserved.

The property will be sold subject to utility easements and rights of way of record and utility easements and rights of way that are visible on the face of the earth. The property will be sold subject to real estate taxes assessed by and due and payable to the Town of Gorham.

Information regarding the terms and conditions of the sale of this property may be obtained by contacting the offices of Broderick & Broderick, P.A. at (207) 794-6557.

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Police news

May 20, 2021, The Bridgton News, Page 5B

Bridgton Police blotter These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Tuesday, May 11 10:15 a.m. Citizen assist to elderly female struggling with dementia issues.

10:56 a.m. Citizen assist regarding concern about a friend’s living situation.

2:01 p.m. Vehicle collision in McDonald’s/Sebago Primary Eye Care parking lot.

2:38 p.m. Motor vehicle crash with personal injury at the intersection of North High Street and Mountain Road; Sgt. Reese and Officer Smolinsky responded.

4:06 p.m. Juvenile problem on North Bridgton Road.

4:44 p.m. Suspicious person report on Del Chadbourne Road.

4:54 p.m. Disturbance (family argument) on Sandy Creek Road.

8:16 p.m. Citizen assist regarding landlord-tenant questions.

11:25 p.m. Criminal trespass matter on Fosterville Road; Sgt. Reese and Officer Regis responded.

Wednesday, May 12 6:58 a.m. Welfare check on Green Street.

8:04 a.m. Speed complaint on Sweden Road.

10:47 a.m. Fraud complaint on Ledges Road.

2:20 p.m. Report of missing juvenile from Stevens Brook Elementary School; Sgt. Reese located the child.

2:45 p.m. Suspicious person at Portland Road business.

4:03 p.m. Fraud complaint on Kansas Road.

8:34 p.m. Citizen assist regarding issuing a trespass order.

8:48 p.m. Harassment complaint on Sweden Road; Officer George responded.

9:28 p.m. Assist deputy on Berry Road in Denmark with a domestic disturbance.

10:49 p.m. A stop for a stop sign violation at the intersection of North

High Street and Creamery Street resulted in Officer McCloud charging the driver with operating a motor vehicle after suspension.

Thursday, May 13 6:51 a.m. Citizen assist regarding donating a girl’s bicycle to someone in need.

7:16 p.m. Criminal mischief to vehicle on Buswell Road.

Friday, May 14 4:28 a.m. Roll-over crash on Wildwood Road; no injuries reported.

6:17 a.m. Caller had questions regarding child custody matters; referred to Child Protective Services.

9:11 a.m.

Officer Hammond assisted individual experiencing difficulty launching a boat at the Moose Pond launch area.

2:44 p.m. Subject at BPD for sex offender registration.

2:55 p.m. Speeding complaint on Highland Road.

10:05 p.m. Complaint about ongoing harassment on Willis Park Road.

Saturday, May 15 12:08 a.m. Assist county deputy with motor vehicle crash on Kansas Road; Officers Johnson and George responded.

10:13 a.m.

Nonreportable vehicle collision in Bridgton Hospital parking lot; parties involved exchanged information.

10:36 a.m. Report of a person on the ground, possible medical emergency at Pike’s Farm on South High Street. “Person” was a headless mannequin.

12:15 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at intersection of Harrison Road and Iredale Street.

1:25 p.m.

Officer Hammond spoke with an individual, who wanted to deviate from a courtordered custody stipulation due to Covid-19 concerns.

Police suggested the subject seek legal counsel, since any alteration would require court approval.

3:21 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at Transfer Station.

9:04 p.m. Officer George assisted Fryeburg Police

These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Saturday, May 8 5:37 p.m. Death notification on Duck Cove Road.

6:30 to 6:51 p.m. Five animal complaints at intersection of Bridgton Road and Serenity Lane.

8:09 p.m. Suspicious activity on Carter Hill Road.

11:25 p.m. Motor vehicle stop at intersection of Portland Street and Ruth’s Way; summons issued.

Sunday, May 9 9:29 a.m. Assist agency at Elm Street residence.

11:07 a.m. Radar detail on Pine Street.

5:55 p.m. 9-1-1 hangup call on North Fryeburg Road.

Monday, May 10 9:27 a.m. Radar detail on Smith Street.

9:27 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Cross Street.

10:44 a.m. Radar detail on Elm Street.

11:57 a.m. Radar detail on Oxford Street.

5:19 p.m. Following a

stop on Pine Street, police charged Kristopher Scott Sargent, 19, of Conway, N.H. with attaching false license plates.

11:47 p.m. Assist county deputy at intersection of Main Street and Shave Hill in Lovell.

Tuesday, May 11 8:04 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Main Street.

10:25 a.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call on Pequawket Lane.

1:11 p.m. Responding to unwanted subjects complaint on Lovewell Pond Road, police charged April N. Louwers, 35, of Fryeburg with failing to appear (in court after being released on bail).

2:46 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at intersection of North High Street and Mountain Road in Bridgton.

4:26 p.m. Traffic complaint on Main Street, near the post office.

Wednesday, May 12 12:20 a.m. Disturbance on Maple Street.

9:43 a.m. Disturbance on Main Street.

12:07 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up

with an arrest.

Sunday, May 16 10:51 a.m. Responding to a report of a suspicious driver on Main Street, police stopped a vehicle and charged the individual with operating with a suspended license.

2:47 p.m. Report of a controlled substance problem behind the Old Bridgton Memorial School. Officer Hammond found trash and empty wine bottle, which he disposed of.

2:57 p.m. Disturbance (resulting from a child custody dispute) at a Main Street location; Sgt. Reese and Officer Hammond responded.

5:43 p.m. Assist county deputy with mental health event off Mountain Road (Shawnee Peak parking lot); Sgt. Reese and Officer Regis responded.

9:04 p.m. Report of gun shots heard off Malcolm Road; Officers Regis and McCloud unable to locate the source.

10:30 p.m. Noise complaint (loud car) on Kansas Road.

Monday, May 17 1:39 a.m. Responding to a report of a suspicious female at Bridgton Hospital, police located the subject and found an arrest warrant had been issued.

She was taken into custody and transported to the Cumberland County Jail.

5:53 a.m. Threatening complaint on Burnham Road.

11:04 a.m. Threatening complaint on Wyonegonic Road.

11:35 a.m. Sgt. Reese investigated an alleged assault.

3:33 p.m. Suspicious activity at North Bridgton cemetery investigated.

7:54 p.m. Disturbance on Willis Park Road; Sgt. Reese and Officer Regis responded.

9:05 p.m. Court service on Willis Park Road.

11:44 p.m. Traffic stop on North High Street; driver charged with operating while under the influence.

Chain reaction crash

NAPLES — A Bridgton man faces three charges after his vehicle went off the roadway and struck a parked boat at 12:08 a.m. on Saturday.

Timothy J. Cotreau, 32, was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, operating after suspension, and failing to report a crash by quickest means.

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle off the road at the intersection of Route 302 and Kansas Road in Naples. A witness reported that a vehicle had gone off the road and struck a boat in a parking lot, and that a male had fled the scene on foot.

Upon the arrival of law enforcement, it was determined that a 2009 Nissan Murano had failed to make a right turn onto Kansas Road from Route 302. The vehicle left the road and struck a motorboat that was sitting on a trailer in the parking lot of New England Water Sports. The force of this impact pushed the boat and trailer into another boat, which pierced the hull of the second boat with the trailer’s tongue. The path of destruction continued into a third boat, also in the same parking lot. All three boats, which were determined to be high-end “wake-style” boats, suscall on Stuart Street.

3:11 p.m. Radar detail on tained varying damage. The boats are owned by private Oxford Street.

5:49 p.m. Radar detail on customers of New England Maple Street.

10:13 p.m.

Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Main Street.

11:18 p.m. Welfare check Survive your drive! on Smith Street.

Together with the National Thursday, May 13 Highway Traffic Safety 2:05 a.m. “Annoying” Administration’s (NHTSA) phone calls complaint on two-week Click It or Ticket Smith Street.

2:18 a.m. Responding to Campaign, the Maine Buckle “annoying phone calls” on Up. No Excuses! Campaign Smith Street, police charged kicks-off on Monday, May Miguel F. Menendez, 42, of 24 with state police, municiFryeburg with misuse of the pal police, and sheriff departments stepping up patrols E-9-1-1 system.

9:18 a.m. Radar detail on through June 6, 2021. These campaigns are intended to Warren Street.

9:34 a.m. Radar detail at raise awareness about the intersection of Oxford and importance of seat belt safety.

“Our sole purpose is to Warren Streets.

2:59 p.m. Radar detail on save lives and raise awareness about the importance Maple Street.

4:10 p.m. Suspicious of always wearing your seat activity at Weston’s Beach belt,” says Lauren Stewart, director of the Maine Bureau parking lot.

5:20 p.m. Motor vehicle of Highway Safety. “It’s crash (non-reportable) on takes just one second to make it click and it could save your North Fryeburg Road.

10:24 p.m. Suspicious life”.

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CRASH SCENE photos from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office involving a vehicle, which struck a boat and trailer at the intersection of Kansas Road and Route 302.

Water Sports. The Sheriff’s Office is working with the boat shop to notify the owners and provide damage estimates. Preliminary repair costs are in the area of $75,000. The Nissan Murano also sustained significant front-end damage.

Approximately one hour after the crash and about two miles from the scene on Kansas Road, a Bridgton Police Officer located a male laying down on a lawn of a residence. The male matched the description of the man fleeing from the scene, according to CCSO. The man also had injuries consistent with the crash and was identified as Cotreau.

He was treated by Naples Fire/EMS for minor injuries. Upon completing the investigation, Cotreau was issued a July arraignment

date in Bridgton District Court.

“This crash serves yet another reminder of the serious dangers of driving under the influence.

Fortunately, no innocent parties were injured or killed in this case, however, property of others was needlessly damage. The costs associated with this incident will be much more than simply owing a favor to a friend or family member for a ride,” CCSO said.

“Although drunk driving is not a seasonal problem, both the Sheriff’s Office and our law enforcement partners will be adding more patrols in the coming months for purposes of targeting impaired drivers.

Intoxicated drivers continue to be a high priority for deputies protecting our communities.”

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• The most common ages involved in the fatal crashes were 25 – 34 The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety is reminding you and your family to buckle up and Survive Your Drive. We care about your safety. Stewart says, “please encourage everyone, in all seating positions, to use correct occupant protection including child safety seats and seat belts when traveling. Let’s make this summer a safe one.”

Seat belts have been proven to be one of the best ways to save lives in a crash. Yet many still don’t buckle up.

Not wearing a seat belt is a habit that can pass down to impressionable youth who, in turn, may also think it is safe to not buckle up. Memorial Day kicks off the 100 deadliest days of summer when on average 260 teens are killed, nationally in car crashes each month during the summer, an increase of 26% compared with the other months of the year.

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unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in the United States. In that same year, 55% of passenger vehicle occupants killed at night (6 p.m. to 5:59 a.m.) were not wearing their seat belts. That’s why one focus of the Click It or Ticket campaign is nighttime enforcement.

Participating law enforcement agencies will be taking a no-excuses, both day and night, approach to seat belt enforcement and education.

In Maine the maximum penalty for a seat belt violation is $85 for first time offense violators.

Using the Maine Public Crash Query Tool, between Jan. 1, 2018 and May 10, 2021, Maine saw: • 187 fatal crashes with unbelted drivers • The roads were dry 129 times • The weather was clear 130 times • It was dark (including dawn & dusk) for 100 of the crashes.

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4-H Foundation re-kickstarts Lantern purchase The Maine 4-H Foundation working with the local community has a unique chance to take a successful movie theatre and expand operations, to open the Magic Lantern 4-H Innovation Lab and Learning Center.

2020 presented such a challenge to everyone that the project was placed on hold until recently.

The Maine 4-H Foundation is committed to supporting this once in a lifetime opportunity for

western Maine. Bridgton and the surrounding communities have been given an opportunity to bring a University of Maine 4-H Learning Center into the area.

“We can maintain our beloved movie theatre and fund youth aspirational and community educational programs in the arts and sciences,” said Susan Jennings, Executive Director, Maine 4-H Foundation Resource Development Officer.

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Region Rotary has joined forces to help raise funds to secure the project. There will be many opportunities in the near future to support this new project. The Magic Lantern 4-H Innovation Lab and Learning Center will be home to a creative hub of activity. A collaboration of local community members has been involved and what has emerged are concrete ideas for a creative space that is responsive to community needs.

The center is creative and economic development at its best. It is designed as a philanthropic project.

The Magic Lantern will remain home to a movie (Continued from Page 5B) theater, dine-in restaurant/ activity on Bridgton Road. theater, balcony gallery Friday, May 14 and great room. The Maine 2:29 a.m. Suspicious person at post office.

4-H Foundation will secure 4:53 a.m. Suspicious person at Fryeburg Plaza. ownership (through donor 6:54 a.m. Radar detail on Warren Street. gifts, foundation support 7:20 a.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call on Lovewell Pond Road. and corporate giving) of 7:36 a.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call on Cross Street. the building and continue to 8:15 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Pequawket Lane. run the theater with movies, 11:30 a.m. Suspicious activity at Chapel Hall on North films, musical and theatrical Fryeburg Road. performances, guest artists 3:39 p.m. Radar detail on Warren Street. and writers all generating Saturday, May 15 revenue to support educa12:28 a.m. Motor vehicle crash at intersection of tion for local community Portland Street and Fish & Game Road. during the day.

12:30 a.m. Suspicious activity on Main Street.

4-H Youth Development 10:53 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Lovewell Pond professionals will be based Road. at the theater and will reach 12 p.m. Assist county deputy on Pequawket Trail in out to local schools with Brownfield. experiential programming

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and curricula. The Maine 4-H Foundation has created this similar partnership with the creation of the University of Maine 4-H Camp and learning Center at Bryant Pond, Greenland Point and with our new 4-H Science and Engineering Center on the Orono campus. The space will have a formal lease to UMaine Cooperative Extension for

4-H Youth Development programming, staff development including Continuing Education Units (CEU) programs for teachers, and eventually credit based college programs for high school students and adults.

Maine college students will have the opportunity for paid and credit-based internships. As local collaboration is a key to the

educational success, a local collaborative program board with members representing area schools, businesses and non-profit organizations will be a central source of creative program partnerships.

For more information, please contact Susan Jennings at 207-615-7300 or at susan.jennings@ maine.edu.

DENMARK — The Denmark Public Library is working to help build consumer awareness about the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. The temporary benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households during the on-going Covid-19 pandemic.

The $3.2 Billion Emergency Broadband Benefit program provides a discount of up to a $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households.

The benefit also provides up to a $100 per household discount toward a one-time purchase of a computer, laptop, or tablet if the household

contributes more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase through a participating broadband provider.

A household is eligible if one member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below: • Has an income that is at or below the Federal Poverty Guidelines ($26,000 for a family of four) or participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid or the FCC’s Lifeline program; • Approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, in the 20192020 or 2020-2021 school year; • Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current

award year; • Experienced a substantial loss of income through job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020; • Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating internet provider’s existing low-income or COVID-19 program.

Emergency Broadband Benefit enrollment opened on May 12, 2021. Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail-in application.

Call the Denmark Public Library at 207-4522200 for help in applying.

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ACROSS 1. Ivory, in the bathroom 5. Letter of the ____ 8. Kiln for drying hops 12. Marine eagle 13. Muffin Man’s Drury 14. Zest 15. Landlord’s collection 16. Chieftain in Arabia 17. Frequently precedes “nonsense” 18. *Tabletop fun (2 words) 20. Passage in a coal mine 21. Clear the whiteboard 22. Sean’s mom Yoko 23. Alpine structure 26. Slabbered 30. Clothing border 31. Incense burning container 34. Gauche or Droite, in Paris 35. In a frenzy 37. Unagi 38. Fancy necktie 39. Eye protection, sing.

40. Not dangerous to health 42. Dwight the President 43. Worked the dough 45. *Screen-free message 47. Hairpiece, slangily 48. Libra symbol 50. Buenos ____ 52. *Dirty hobby?

56. African prairie

57. Like family lore 58. Don’t let it hit you on your way out 59. *Ten-pin establishment 60. Challenge 61. Purse to match a gown 62. Lake of Scottish lore 63. *Between ‘game’ and ‘match’ 64. Deliver a tirade DOWN 1. Belgrade native 2. Dessert sandwich 3. Pavlova, e.g.

4. Tube-nosed seabird 5. Tibetan priests 6. Japanese cartoon 7. Used to be 8. *Explore the great ____ 9. ____ spumante 10. Editor’s mark 11. Craggy peak 13. Official emissary 14. Bird-deposited fertilizer 19. Same as schlock 22. Famous Bobby, on ice 23. *Sidewalk art medium 24. Macho man 25. *Tell jokes, e.g.

26. Sub station 27. Permissible 28. Extract a memory, e.g.

29. Try to prevent 32. It’s not a want 33. ____ Bernie Sanders,

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36. *Guessing game 38. Administer an oil 40. “Don’t make me ___!”

41. With pleasure 44. Full of bunnies?

46. Full of gentleness

48. Ranee’s wrap 49. *Macrame or wood carving, e.g.

50. Expunge 51. Bodily disorders 52. Hermes and Apollo

53. ‘I’ in Greek alphabet 54. Person, place or thing

55. John Wayne’s “True ____” 56. Delivery vehicle

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Rufus Porter Museum opens for the summer June 12 The Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity, located at 121 Main Street in Bridgton, will open for its 2021 season on Saturday, June 12 at 10 a.m.

The museum will be following all Covid-19 protocols including current occupancy limitations and mask mandates. Hours of operation will be Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last day of the season is Saturday, Oct. 9.

In addition to the museum’s collection of folk-art murals and inven-

tions by Rufus Porter (1792-1884), a featured new acquisition of the only known Rufus Porter wooden tall clock, circa 1834, will be on display. This handsome timepiece, made by an unidentified cabinetmaker, houses a clockwork mechanism that is attributed to Porter. The clock was purchased by the museum from a private owner thanks to the generosity of Jim and Beth Cossey.

New exhibits for the 2021 season include Celebrating Maine’s Bicentennial and 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage in Maine and Beyond. Come explore this gem of a museum in Bridgton!

The Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity promotes and preserves the life and legacy of Rufus Porter. Today, Porter is well recognized for his folk art; however, he was so much more than a painter. Porter was an inventor, a musician, and a founding publisher, editor, and writer for Scientific American, still in publication today.

Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for students, and children aged 15 and under are admitted free. There is no charge to visit the museum’s well-stocked Gift Shop.

Founded in 2005, the Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity features the history of a remarkable 19th century New Englander, Rufus Porter (1792-1884). Porter is well known in the folk art community for his landscape murals and miniature portraits, however, Porter was more than just a painter. He was the founding publisher and editor of the magazine Scientific American as well as inventor, writer, teacher, and more. The museum is dedicated to capturing and sharing with the public Porter’s uniquely American blend of creativity, ingenuity, practicality, and energy by exploring the world and era in which he lived and worked.

NEW ADDITION to the Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity is this Rufus Porter wooden tall clock, circa 1834. The clock was purchased by the museum from a private owner thanks to the generosity of Jim and Beth Cossey (pictured).

FACE of the Rufus Porter antique clock, shown above.

Collaboration of nonprofits formed

The Bridgton Area NonProfit Collaboration is a group of organizations, including groups focused on community betterment, which was formed in April 2021 to promote and support area nonprofits. Organized by the staff and board of the Rufus Porter Museum

of Art and Ingenuity, the intent is to work together for the benefit of Bridgton. This initiative will offer strength through communication, collaboration, and sharing of resources.

The goals for the group include sharing information so that all nonprofits and

the public will be aware of local projects, events, and volunteers needed. It will help organizations to work together on larger community projects, and to create a community calendar. The focus of the group is to build capacity for Bridgton-based nonprofits to serve its com-

munity.

All nonprofit organizations in the Bridgton area are welcome to join. Meetings are currently held monthly.

For more information or to join the group, please contact Karla Leandri Rider at director@rufusportermuseum.org.

CHALMERS CARES team (left to right) Paula Kirkland, Kajsa Cudlitz and Alexis Jaeger during Stevens Brook Trail clean-up

Rotary & LEA Clean up Trail Rotary launches Stevens Brook Trail Cleanup and maintenance program with LEA

Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club’s Environmental Committee has launched a new initiative with the Lake Environmental Association (LEA) to revitalize the Stevens Brook Trail.

Seven Rotarians and Friends of Rotary (FofR) on Monday, May 3 met with Alanna Doughty, educator with LEA, at Highland Lake Boat Launch to walk the trail inside downtown Bridgton.

The purpose was to assess the needs for cleanup and maintenance and to develop a plan of action to implement over the summer and into the future.

Attending this first event were Committee members and Rotarians John Eliason, Therese Johnson, Carol Madsen and Carol Rothenberg. Friends of Rotary Roberta Duquette and Lynn Peet joined the team. Alanna introduced the group anew to the trail focusing on ideal maintenance activities. Attendees reached Pondicherry Park, where the trail goes under the Bob Dunning Bridge; some of the trail was flooded.

Volunteers on Friday, May 14 met Alanna at

Pondicherry Park to continue trail assessment to just beyond Food City. Included were Rotarians and Friends Therese Johnson, Carol Madsen, Carol Rothenberg Roberta Duquette, Lynn Peet, Rick Whelchel, and Bridgton Historical Society Executive Director Kerry Cushing. Three Community Cares Volunteers from Chalmers joined the group — Kajsa Cudlitz, Community Champion, Bridgton/New Business Sales Assistant; Alexis Jaeger, Personal Lines Account Manager; and Paula Kirkland, Commercial Lines Account Manager.

“Involvement in our Communities” is a core value at Chalmers Insurance Group.

“Thank youso much to all who participated. We look forward to helping to restore life to this historic trail,” Carol Madsen said. “We welcome others who’d like to join us. Bring work gloves, clippers, and trash bags.”

For more information, contact carjmad@hotmail. com The next clean-up session is planned for Friday, June 11, 8:30 a.m. Meet at Food City parking lot.

AREA EVENTS Memorial Day Ceremony

The American Legion Post 67 in Bridgton will conduct a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 31 at 10 a.m. in honor of fallen veterans of all services. Refreshments will be served at the Post (25 Depot Street) shortly after the ceremony. All are welcome.

BHS May informational walk

Bridgton Historical Society will offer a series of low-impact informational walks once a month at Narramissic Historic Farm and the Peabody-Fitch Woods in South Bridgton.

BHS Board President and Loon Echo Land Trust Stewardship Manager Jon Evan will lead the walks. This month’s walk will be held this Friday, May 21 at 9 a.m.

The Peabody-Fitch Woods trail system was created by Loon Echo Land Trust and features a universal access gravel-surfaced trail that takes visitors through woods, along rock walls, to a viewpoint of the farm, fields, and the distant White Mountains.

Yard Sale

RAYMOND — The Board of the Hawthorne Community Association (a nonprofit organization) will hold an outdoor yard sale on Saturday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date Sunday, May 30.) It will be held at the Hawthorne House, located at the corner of Cape AREA EVENTS, Page 8B

WORK CREW — Pictured left to right are Alanna Doughty, LEA; Lynn Peet, Friends of Rotary (FofR); Rotarian Carol Madsen; Robert Duquette, FofR; Rotarians Therese Johnson and John Eliason on the Stevens Brook Trail. Rotarian Carol Rothenberg took the picture.

VETERAN of the MONTH

Marine Corps Lt. Col. goes on to be teacher SOUTH PARIS — New Yorkers are a proud bunch and you can count William Berger — the April Veteran of the Month at the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris — among them.

Born in Flushing to William and Dorothy Berger, he’s one of six children. He attended St. Aiden Catholic Elementary School in Williston Park, New York, and graduated from Herricks High School in New Hyde Park, New York.

Also, a hallmark of a loyal New Yorker is his choice of a sports team — he’s a Yankees fan through and through.

In 1970, Bill joined the Marine Corps Reserve and went to boot camp at Parris Island in South Carolina.

While in the Reserve, he was a student at St. John’s University in Queens, where he studied political science.

It happened to be a common field of study among reservists.

It turned out that the military was in his blood, and Bill spent 26 years in the

service between the Marine Corps and the Reserve. Bill saw the world, including being stationed in Okinawa and the southern coast of Africa. Lieutenant Colonel Berger held different jobs throughout his time in the service, including infantry officer and logistics officer.

He also felt privileged to take part in many trainings from Naval flight officer school to amphibious tactical air control, and more.

Bill earned many accolades: the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Navy Unit Commendation with Star, Meritorious Unit Commendation with star, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal with star, Humanitarian Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with four stars, Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon, Rifle Expert 2nd award, Pistol Sharp Shooter, Joint Chiefs of Staff ID badge, Certificate

After his service in the Marine Corps, William Berger spent nine years teaching special education for Oxford Hills High School. of Commendation, Letter of Commendation and a Letter of Appreciation.

In 1973, in between school and the service, he married his wife, Beatrix, in New York, one week after being commissioned as an officer in the Marine Corps. They have two daughters, Heidi and Gabrielle. The family didn’t go overseas with Bill, but estimates they moved about 13 times throughout

the U.S. during Bill’s career with the military.

Bill missed birthdays and graduations, but it was all in the name of supporting his country, and so the family took it in stride.

“He felt that he was doing good,” said his wife.

After Bill left the service in 1996, he was a government contractor doing logistics work in the Washington, D.C., area. In 2000, his

career took another turn — he worked as a middle school special education teacher in Virginia for six years. Years earlier, Bill had done a tour with an infantry training school and found that he enjoyed teaching. Upon retirement, he knew he wanted to be a teacher, but didn’t have the qualifications, so he became certified to teach while working as a government contractor. He chose to teach special education because it was an area where the need was most great.

Bill and Trixie moved to Maine in 2006 to be closer to one of their daughters. Bill spent nine years teaching special education and science for Oxford Hills High School.

Eventually, the couple’s other daughter and Trixie’s mother also moved to Maine to be closer to one another.

This allowed Bill to spend more time with his grandson, Jacob, whom he just adores.

One of the pair’s most loved activities is to play soldier.

“Jacob and Bill would be outside in the snow, playing

war or soldier, and Bill would come in with icicles hanging off him — he wouldn’t say no to Jacob or not go out because it was too cold,” Trixie said, laughing.

In his free time, Bill volunteered with St. Joseph Church in Bridgton, teaching religious education classes and helping with the parish food pantry.

Trixie said if there’s one thing about Bill that stands out, it is his profound work ethic.

“He’d go to work in the dark and come home in the dark,” she said, adding that if anyone needed help in any way, Bill would be the first to step up. “He never bragged, though.”

Many of Bill’s former students have kept in touch with him and Trixie throughout the years. He has even connected with former students who now work at Maine Veterans’ Homes in South Paris.

Bill loves Beatles music, oatmeal raisin cookies, and the Yankees. Thank you for your service, Bill.

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(Continued from Page 8B) and Hawthorne Roads (40 Hawthorne Road) in Raymond.

Proceeds benefit a fundraising campaign to make needed repairs to Hawthorne’s boyhood home.

Meet the author

LOVELL — The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell continues their monthly author series with author, Latin teacher, and accomplished tattoo artist, Phuc Tran, on Tuesday, May 25 at 7 p.m.

Tran’s highly acclaimed memoir, Sigh, Gone, has been nominated for a 2021 Maine Literary Award and has been featured in several national media outlets including the Today Show and NPR’s Weekend Edition.

“The best, the funniest, and the most heartfelt memoir of the year,” proclaims BookPage book reviews.

“A heartfelt and ambitious memoir,” says Tobias Carroll in the Portland Press Herald.

The library hopes you’ll join online for this free event as Tran shares his personal stories, as well as his connection to Maine, followed by readings and an online Q&A. You can find out more about Phuc Tran at www.phucskywalker.com “Meet the Author” is co-sponsored by Bridgton Books and White Birch Books (North Conway N.H.), where you can pick up the author’s latest releases.

Please visit the library website for more information and for the monthly Zoom links to these free events: www. hobbslibrary.org

String Quartet to play at Park DENMARK — The Lott String Quartet has been invited by the Denmark Arts Center (DAC) to perform a concert and conduct a residency in elementary schools at the end of May. Formed in 2018, this ensemble is the Quartet-inResidence at the University of New Orleans. The Lott performs a wide range of music, and is passionate about performing the greatest works in the chamber literature. The quartet is also active in presenting outreach activities to schools throughout the New Orleans area.

The Lott brings sounds and music to students that often open a whole new experience for them. This trip marks the quartet’s first trip to New England.

So why would such a talented musical group from New Orleans travel all the

way to this neck of the woods — Denmark, Maine? The connection is Kurt Munstedt, who is a violinist in the Lott String Quartet. Raised in Needham, Mass., Kurt has enjoyed summer vacations on Moose Pond every year for the past 29 years since he was one year old. His parents have retired to Denmark, so Kurt hopes to continue visiting here for many years to come. The DAC learned of this New Orleans connection and invited Kurt and the Lott Quartet to perform the upcoming concert, set for Saturday, May 29 at 4 p.m. in Bicentennial Park. In addition, the quartet members will make presentations at elementary schools about music and the instruments of the string quartet.

Needless to say, Kurt is excited to be returning to Denmark.

“The quartet is thrilled to be given the opportunity to share our music with the people of Maine. We can’t wait to meet everyone and to perform for live audiences again. It will be great to return home in this way!”

Kurt said.

LSQ is comprised of Kurt Munstedt, Benjamin Thacher, Rachel Hsieh and Luke Fleming.

Selected to attend the 2019 and 2020 St. Lawrence String Quartet Chamber Music Seminar in Stanford, CA and nominated for a Gambit Magazine’s Big Easy Entertainment Award for best chamber music performance, the Lotts have sought innovative new ways of connecting with their community, whether that be performing the national anthem at professional sporting events or performing free concerts for

Lott String Quartet’s violinist Kurt Munstedt, spent 29 summers on Moose Pond in Denmark. the community and students in a local record shop. They remain committed to bringing the great works of string quartet literature to life for their audiences and sharing their enthusiasm both as performers and educators.

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Songo Garden Club

NAPLES — It’s a year overdue, so the Songo Garden Club is very excited to offer its’ Bi-Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 29, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., on the Naples Village Green!

The “nursery” at President Doug Bogdan’s house is brimming with healthy perennials, and numbers grew last week when member Anna Brown shared over 60 plants from her vast collection.

Members Carmen Caron, Deb Dean, Jane Freedman, Holly Jilek, Kathy Keinath and Karen Murdoch spent a fun and informative afternoon at Anna’s digging and potting!

This bi-annual plant sale is the only fundraiser the club conducts. Along with the yearly dues of $15 per member, it provides the funds to support the club’s projects, such as container flower gardens for the town, donations to Crosswalk

Bridgton Farmers’ Market recipe

Microgreens

POTTING PLANTS — Songo Garden Club members Anna Brown (sitting) Jane Freedman, Kathy Keinath, Karen Murdoch, Carmen Caron and Holly Jilek pot perennials at Anna’s home for the Songo Garden Club Plant Sale on Saturday, May 29.

Community Outreach and the Methodist Church food pantries, shares the expense of the beautiful hanging baskets that grace the Naples Library each summer, an educational field trip for area elementary students and the popular Pumpkin Project for the residents of the Casco Inn.

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New members are always welcome. If you are interested in joining the club or would like more information, please contact President Doug Bogdan at 693-3233 or douglasbogdan@maine.edu. You can also visit the Songo Garden Club on Facebook!

By Nancy Tripp Bridgton Farmers’ Market Rock and Fortress Farm is one of our latest new additions to the Bridgton Farmers’ Market.

Microgreens are the young sprouts of green vegetables that are harvested very early and very young while the plant is just sprouting.

Nutrient dense, these young sprouts are rich in antioxidants and potassium, iron, zinc, potassium and copper.

Microgreens have more nutrients than sprouts.

These tasty young greens are wonderful raw on your salad, sprinkled on a sandwich or buzzed up in your favorite smoothie.

I asked Rebekah if she had any recipes in which the micro greens were cooked and this is a recipe that her family enjoys.

Bon appetit!

Whisk milk, parmesan, salt and pepper together in a saucepan over medium heat until incorporated and reduce to simmer until thickened to your desire.

Heat cast iron skillet (or other skillet of choice) coated with olive oil. Add in 1/2 cup of chopped almonds and 1 tsp of minced garlic. Sautee for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Add in 2-3 handfuls of pea microgreens (add more olive oil if needed) and Chicken Alfredo sauté until it becomes limp and resembles with Sautéed Pea cooked spinach. Mix into the cream sauce Microgreens and Almonds and serve over the pasta.

Enjoy!

Cook enough spaghetti and chopped chickThe Bridgton Farmers’ Market is outen as you need for your family. doors on the Green behind Renys. Hours Sauce: are 8 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Some 4-5 cups milk (use your judgment, whether vendors are there until 1 p.m. you want a thick or thin sauce) BFM is still offering Online Pre2 handfuls of parmesan cheese Orders. You will pick up your order at the Salt/pepper to taste Members’ Table.

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Wesley Kenneth Grier, son of Joel and Kayla Grier of Lewiston, was born on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 6:42 p.m. at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway. Wesley weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces.

Maternal grandparents: Wade and Sue Kimball of Waterford.

Paternal grandparents: Wayne and Rebecca Grier of Woodside.

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IRISES IN BLOOM — The Western Maine Art Group continues its spring season with First Friday Reception on June 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. The reception will be held at the Main Street Gallery, 426 Main Street, in Norway. The gallery exhibits the work of fine artists and artisans living and working in Western Maine. The featured artist for the month of June at the Western Maine Art Group’s Main Street Gallery will be Melanie Tornberg of Norway and Bethel, whose Irises in Bloom photo is shown here. This exhibit will feature floral works that celebrate the colors and beauty of our springtime gardens.

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Please inquire, in advance, if additional guests are desired.

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Masons’ funding keeps Teen Center open FRYEBURG — The Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation launched its MAC — Masons Assisting Communities initiative earlier this year — looking to highlight all the good works funded and done by Masons in Maine.

As Masons often do, the Masons of Pythagorean Lodge #11 in Fryeburg, were looking to help in their community and through a discussion with the Fryeburg Town Manager Katie Haley learned that the Teen Center was going to be forced to close due to a lack of funding.

“I went looking for an opportunity for my Lodge and brothers to help in our community and learned about the difficult choices the town was facing,” said Eric Bloomberg, the Freemason credited with spearheading the initiative to ensure that the Teen Center did not close.

The Teen Center began as a pilot program that only had funding for a few months, as it was unclear if it would be used, especially given the complications with the pandemic. It quickly became evident that the program was going to be a success and that it is a necessary offering for the area teens.

As Town Manager Haley recalls, “the success was bittersweet, as the town was faced with a funding dilemma and no obvious solutions. I am so grateful that Eric took the time and initiative to come speak to me about community needs and that the Masons of Pythagorean Lodge were so supportive of Fryeburg Recreations’ mission to provide programming that is inclusive for all. The generosity of the Masons has been

overwhelming and could not be more appreciated.”

The Teen Center serves more than just the residents of Fryeburg, closing the Teen Center would have impacted the youth in the towns of Stoneham, Stow, Lovell, Sweden, Brownfield and Denmark and also the neighboring New Hampshire town of Chatham.

“Our program brings kids together from all backgrounds and has been growing leaps and bounds, up from 122 kids last fall to over 300 most recently. At the Teen Center, we see kids opening up about challenges they are experiencing and getting support from their peers, we see kids that haven’t talked to one another for years coming together and putting differences behind them — repairing their friendships, we see different cultures of kids that wouldn’t normally interact with each other now becoming friends. Just today, there was a kid telling me how important this place is to him and to have us here to just listen to them… he told me it helps him cope with everything else. I am thankful the Masons helped the town keep the Teen Center doors open,” shared Rick Buzzell of the Fryeburg Recreation Department.

“In my 33 years as a Mason, I have never been prouder of my brothers making a more courageous decision than this one.

Knowing the impact the closing of the Teen Center would have on our community, our Lodge Trustee’s quickly and unanimously approved funding the program with a grant of $25,000, and the plan is to not stop there. With help from the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation, through their match-

ing grants program we hope to raise more money to ensure the Teen Center remains a viable alternative for the youth in our communities,” said Rob Newton, Mason and Fryeburg Masonic Trustee.

The Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation seeks to provide support for individuals in need, to help build strong, inclusive communities in Maine and to enrich the lives of all Maine residents. Through its many grant programs, such as the Bikes for Books program — encouraging young students to read and receive a chance to win a bicycle; fund-

Library builds broadband awareness

(Continued from Page 6B) the Emergency Broadband Benefit is available at www. fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. any day of the week.

Also, the Denmark Broadband Committee will be hosting a public informational meeting at the Denmark Town Hall (also on Zoom) on Wednesday, May 26 at 6 p.m. The purpose

of the Denmark Broadband Committee, is to research and present options for fast, flexible, affordable and reliable Internet service for all residents and businesses in the Denmark.

At the meeting on May 26, the Committee will tell the community what is has accomplished since last summer and what to expect in the coming months. The Committee has asked the

town to pass a warrant article that raises $7,000 to be used as a matching contribution for an anticipated planning grant from ConnectMaine.

The grant will enable the committee to retain a consulting firm to help with mapping, technology, infrastructure, and financing for a workable internet service plan for the Denmark.

The Committee is holding these Broadband

Informational Meetings to explain what members are doing and to answer questions in the hopes that town residents will support our funding request at the town meeting June 5.

The May 26 Informational Meeting will be in person and broadcast live. Please visit the town’s website at denmarkmaine.org under the Broadband Committee to obtain the virtual link.

String Quartet to play at Park (Continued from Page 8B) Lott String Quartet has an Artists-in-Residence with Brownfield/Denmark Elementary School and Molly Ockett Middle School.

“Denmark Arts Center is delighted to be part of a program that brings live music into the schools in western Maine”, noted Executive Director, Susan Beane.

Denmark Arts Center began working with Craig Bryan, Molly Ockett Middle School Choral & Instrumental Music instructor, and Dr. Rajaniemi, Principal of Brownfield Denmark Elementary School, in January 2020. This program was schedule before the ensuing pandemic. The hard work of both Mr. Bryan and Dr. Rajaniemi has provided the possibility for a live music presentation and via zoom for the schools, and in the park for our community, a long-waited experience.

On Saturday, May 29 in Bicentennial Park, the Lott String Quartet will perform a classical afternoon, rain or shine. This is a bring your lawn chair event and weather Political Advertisement

The Lott Quartet to perform a concert, set for Saturday, May 29 at 4 p.m. in Bicentennial Park in Denmark.

appropriate clothing, as all Denmark Arts Center performances will be in the park this season. There will be no programs for the afternoon performance, nor an intermission, in keeping with CDC guidelines.

The Lott String Quartet will present an afternoon of contemporary and romantic classical music. The program will include George Walker’s poignant Lyric for Strings (1946), Mendelssohn’s draPolitical Advertisement

matic and final String Quartet in F minor, op 80 (1847), and Caroline Shaw’s kaleidoscopic Entr’acte (2011).

Performances will be a Pay-What-You-Can this summer (suggested dona-

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GATE opens at 3:30 p.m.

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Raider report

(Continued from Page 8A) explore and work outside her comfort zone — all we can ask for in an athlete.”

Coach Corinn Hope is working with both these athletes and it is showing. Some of you may remember Corinn with the last name of Bedell. Corinn ran 57.14 in the 400 meters a few years back.

The FA boys finished second to Poland with 67 points, the Knights scored 81. Poland has a very strong team across the board.

One of their stronger events is the 4x100 relay. Both Fryeburg and Poland rank in the top 5 in Class B. “We have raced them three times this year and have finished second each time,” Coach McDonald said. “Today was by .41 of a second. Our 4x100 consisted of Armel Malogi, Jacob Adams, Ricky DeMaria and freshman Makya Brown. We are close and with the work of Coach Trevor Hope fine tuning these athletes, we feel we can get better and faster.”

Armel won the 100, 200 and the triple jump. “A very talented athlete and a fine young man,” Coach McDonald added.

Derek Maxim came second in the shot put with a PR of 35-06.00, one half inch behind first and picked up a first in the 400 meters. Sophomore Jacob Adams won the long jump, third in the 200 meters and fourth in the 100.

“Jacob has huge talent and if he keeps working hard the sky is the limit for this athlete,” the coach noted.

Luke Dupuis won the 3200 meters and just missed the state standard, finishing third in the 1600 meters. Sam Rivers had a nice day finishing third in the dash hurdles and second in the 300 hurdles.

GIRLS’ TENNIS Raiders win fifth match of the season: The Raider girls bounced back quickly from losing a doubleheader to Waynflete on Friday. Monday, the girls were able to earn their fifth win by edging out Saint Dominic Academy 3-2. The girls have shown resilience all year. For a young team, they are mentally tough and have great focus and attitudes, Coach Chris Chaffee said.

“They are able to move forward by focusing on the positive not the negative and all year have been able to take that as a learning experience to apply it on the practice court and in matches,” he said.

On Friday, Fryeburg lost 3-2 in the first match of a doubleheader to Waynflete. Wins came from Naomi Harper at #3 singles and the second win came from #2 doubles Alana Cini and Riley Miller, who were down 5-2 and won in a pro set tiebreaker.

The second match against Waynflete, the opposing team’s experience got them to win 5-0. But the Lady Raiders played tough and fought for every point.

“I was really impressed on how they played against one of the hardest teams in the state. They played with no fear and showed belief and courage,” Coach Chaffee said. “Our number one, Daryna Serediuk, was going back and forth in a tight match against their number one player. It was one of the best matches she played all year. What a great experience for her. Marra MacMillan also never gave in against her opponent. Marra showed her true potential in that match.

Playing against players with more experience only can improve your tennis game and motivate you more. That is the mindset we have had the whole season. I saw the girls’ ability change in that match.”

They were able to transfer that good hitting and tactics in the next match against St. Dom’s. At second doubles, Alana and Riley got an automatic win because of a forfeit.

“Honestly though, they are both playing with a lot of confidence and will. They have only lost two matches all season and are able to close out matches for us which is so key,” Coach Chaffee said. “They provide some good depth for us because they fight so hard.”

At number one doubles, Ainsley Foster and Chloe Sartory were rock solid in their straight set win. Ainsley’s serving and ground strokes along with Chloe’s quick reflexes and volleys make a great combination. They have progressed as tennis players so much in a short amount of time.

“Ainsley and Chloe play with their heart on their sleeves. It is one of the themes for this team as a whole,” the coach added.

“They set the tone for us.”

At #3, Naomi Harper was locked in and grinded down to secure the third win for FA. Naomi has the stamina and endurance to last in long rallies. She plays with a smile on her face, but within has that fire and desire to win. She shows a lot of integrity out there and has battled in a lot of her matches this year. She got a well earn victory against Waynflete.

At 5-5 the Raiders girls have proven they are a team to be taken seriously.

“When a team doesn’t give up and won’t back down that makes all the difference. Along with a want to improve and a desire to get better, they aren’t too concerned about winning or losing,” Coach Chaffee said. “Heart on their sleeves and a focus mind are our strengths. We just let our rackets do the talking, while still having fun out there. Win or lose.”

The girls face off for their last match home against Freeport next week.