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Serving Bridgton and the surrounding towns of Western Maine since 1870 Vol. 152, No. 21

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On the Ballot

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May 26, 2022

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Off to promising start

Public engaged in revising Comp Plan

Donna Dodge Denmark

Sierra Scribner Harrison

D-83 primary GOP battle

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Donna Dodge of Denmark and Sierra Scribner of Harrison seek the Republican nomination to run against incumbent Walter Riseman (I) for the Maine House of Representatives District 83 (Bridgton, Denmark and Harrison) seat in November.

The primary is June 14.

The News posed the following questions to the candidates (answers are in alphabetical order): BN. Why did you decide to run for office?

Donna Dodge: I have been considering it for years. I have always followed the activities in Augusta and have testified — both written and in person — on several occasions. These past two years have been difficult to watch and I could no longer sit by as the current administration continued to violate our rights and put big

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer The key to updating a Comprehensive Plan is community engagement.

Bridgton appears to be off to a great start as 13 applicants, possessing “phenomenal” backgrounds in all different fields, were approved Tuesday night as part of the Comprehensive Plan Task Force.

Community Development Director Linda LaCroix, who will spearhead the update, is ecstatic with the response to an invite to join the Task Force and seeing “new” faces getting involved.

The Task Force will work to update the 2014 plan. The work will be divided into four major categories — infrastructure, services, community programs and review of the current plan. The work will likely take two years to complete, with a revised Comp Plan slated to go to voters in November 2024.

“We are hoping to bring a diverse task force together both in terms of

expertise and interests made up of folks with diverse backgrounds who can bring key perspectives to the plan,” wrote LaCroix in a late April letter to prospective members.

One new member is Molly Barker, who was in attendance at Tuesday night’s Select Board meeting. She previously worked for a Washington, D.C. consulting firm specializing in strategic communications and community engagement. Now, she is Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications at Bridgton Academy. “My family and I have resided in Bridgton for the past nine years. I’m deeply invested in the town’s future on both professional and personal levels,” she wrote in her application.

Selectman Bear Zaidman stressed the importance of involved in the Comp Plan revision process by the entire community.

“We need to get people engaged. A number of people in town don’t come to

these things; they sit in the background, they’re afraid and intimidated to speak their opinion. We need to find a way to reach those folks, talk to them, get their opinion,” Zaidman said.

LaCroix agreed, “We need to go out and be proactive in town; talk to residents…We need to reach out to every corner.”

As to how the Task Force will look to engage the public, LaCroix was unable to offer up specifics, noting that the approach will be left up to the Task Force. She did point out that leaders of the four groups will make monthly reports to the Select Board regarding work being done by members to keep them in the loop.

LaCroix said the main charge of the Task Force is to update the plan; help develop recommendations; and engage the community.

“I think we’re headed in the right direction. It might look sloppy at first, BRIDGTON, Page 5A

Sights on plan

D-83, Page 6A

4 battle for 1 Harrison seat

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — Four candidates seek one seat on the Harrison Select Board on the June 14 ballot. Incumbent and current board chairman Raymond Laplante is opposed by former Select Board member Penny Bean and challengers Tony Lorrain and George Watson for the three-year term.

The News posed the following questions to the candidates (answers arranged in alphabetical order): BN. Why did you decide to run for office?

Penny Bean: I served on the Select Board from 2018-2021. I learned a lot as a “rookie” on the board.

When my term was up in 2021, it wasn’t a good time for me to continue due to personal reasons. When the opportunity arose this spring to run for office, I realized how much I missed serving my town. There is so much that needs to be done and I would like to be involved.

Ray Laplante: I have served as a member of HARRISON, Page 3A

Krystal Carriere

Billy Jo Karwowski

POSING FOR photo opportunity are: Program Administrator Lisa Phelps with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Orono; State Rep. Walter Riseman (I— District 69); Gov. Janet Mills; and State Director of 4-H Camp and Learning Centers Ryder Scott, with the Cooperative Extension. Gov. Mills visited Bridgton on May 18 as part of a tour to bring attention to the importance of expanding affordable child care in the state.

Mills toured the Magic Lantern and spent time with students involved in an after-school robotics class. In 2021, the 4-H Foundation purchased the Magic Lantern and transformed it into a 4-H Learning Center. “The center, which is led by University of Maine Cooperative Extension, provides a hub of creative activity for rural youth in the Lakes Region, with an overarching goal of increasing affordable educational opportunities for rural youth,” according to Press Secretary Lindsay Crete. Above, Gov. Mills gets an abbreviated history of the Magic Lantern from Susan Jennings, the executive director of the 4-H Foundation at the University of Maine.

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The town planner should set his sights on land and lakes.

There are a handful of ordinances to be developed in the coming year that deal with the shoreland zone, and others are related to land use.

Recently, Naples Town Manager John Hawley and Code Enforcement Officer Kate Matthews sat down with the town’s contracted planner Ben Smith, of North Star Planning, and determined what ordinance work would be top listed.

On Monday night, the town manager updated the Naples Board of Selectmen on the direction the town planner will be taking.

Some of Smith’s objectives are reliant upon the results of the June Primary.

That’s because several proposed ordinances were placed on the ballot instead of being presented as warrant articles at town meeting. The reason that the Naples Board of Selectmen did this was in order to include more voters in the decision about town ordinances. The turnout for the Primary Election is larger than the number of voters who show up at Annual Town Meeting.

Two of those proposed ordinances — which will appear on the June 14 ballot — address events barns in the rural and residential district. Therefore, that will PLANNER, Page 10A

Sebago School Casco ponders water extraction Committee foes SEBAGO — While Margaret Williams in the lone candidate for a three-year term on the Sebago School Committee, Krystal Carriere and Billy Jo Karwowski will battle for a two-year term on the committee.

Richard M. Bianculli and Michelle Vacchiano vye for the one-year term on the Sebago School Committee.

Sebago voters go to the polls on Tuesday, June 14, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Hall Building.

The following candidate profiles are presented as a project of Sebago’s Spaulding Memorial Library, as part of its mission to “inspire life-long learning, advance knowledge and strengthen the community.” The profiles for each race are arranged alphabetically.

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Isn’t water free? There for the taking?

In an area where lakes and ponds are plentiful, local elected officials view water as a precious commodity to be preserved.

This viewpoint was either formed or solidified last summer after tankers that service swimming pools used Pleasant Lake to fill up despite lower than usual water levels. In response to the water being removed from the lake, the local selectmen asked to

have an ordinance drawn up to prevent this.

The Casco Board of Selectmen held the public hearing for a water extraction ordinance last week.

Next, that proposed ordinance protecting water bodies in Casco from being subject to water extraction by businesses is headed to Annual Town Meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 15.

The first part of the proposal allows water extraction for the purpose of keeping it in holding tanks for the municipality and

its townspeople or for firefighting needs.

The second part prevents businesses from extracting water without first going before the selectmen to get permission.

“No commercial companies may extract water from

waterways and for solely commercail uses without special permission by the select board for emergency circumstances,” the warrant article says.

Casco Town Manager Anthony “Tony” Ward EXTRACTION, Page 3A

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love children. I became a teacher because my own teachers showed me that school could be a safe, encouraging place to find out who you are and how you learn. I’ve built my life around learning from children, guiding and supporting them as a mentor, coach, educator, and mother.

You should vote for me because I have high expectations of what a community school can be, because for many kids it has to be their safe haven, not just a place to spend their days. We all want a strong community where our children can grow up with shared values of respect, a community minded sense of responsibility, and a desire to make things better for everyone. Our children need to see examples of these traits when they observe us, the adults in their community.

A strong moral compass guides the decisions I make. I am not afraid to have hard conversations when necessary, to speak up and advocate even when it’s tough, and I will always fight for what kids deserve. It’s inevitable that we will face difficult decisions and completely unexpected challenges, be it a pandemic or some other unforeseen situation. We will have to engage in difficult dialogue and should be able to do so in a way that allows us to maintain healthy relationships afterwards. If we spend our time getting stuck in this cycle of “us” and “them” we’ll never move forward as a community. When our time is spent in this way, we’re missing the bigger picture of what it means to be a community, to educate our children, support our teachers, and be the kind of town we all want to live in. We need people to step up and show their character through their words, thoughts and actions that having our own community school matters to us all. This is a place we should be proud of, so let’s focus on all the good we can do.

Billy Jo Karwowski, 44 Family Info: Wife and mother of four children — one at Lake Region H.S., one in Pre-K at Sebago Elementary School and two preschoolers.

Work/community/civic experience: I have dedicated 26 years of my life in the medical field. I started out as a Registered Radiologic Technologist. Through furthering my education, I attained my goal of becoming a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer and Registered Vascular Technologist. My passion is to care for people.

Q. Why did you decide to run for office? I decided to run for office to fight for the students, teachers, parents and community. I believe every child deserves the best education achievable. Because the Sebago community provides the majority of the funding to keep the school doors open, we need to bring all groups together and make that happen.

Q. What strengths do you feel you would bring to this position? How can you help? My history of being promoted to Lead Sonographer at every facility I have been employed speaks volumes. I am able to build a strong team of people and motivate them in a way that benefits everyone. My goal is to reassess our school’s curriculum, involving feedback from teachers, parents, taxpayers, students: our whole community. Sebago Elementary School can be one of the best public schools in Maine. Uniting as a team, we can strive to make that happen.

Q. What are your some of your major concerns concerning the town? Do you have possible ideas about or solutions for these? My major concern is the program materials/curriculum that’s incorporated into our children’s everyday lives. These programs have no educational value to further their academic achievement.

I suggest hitting the restart button and really looking into the best interests of our students and our teachers’ abilities to teach children the academics they imagined they would teach when they pursued their dream to become a teacher.

Q. Finally, how would you answer a person asking, “Why should I vote for you?” Vote for change and fresh ideas on what truly is in the best interests of our children, our teachers, our extended community. Children are our future.

SEBAGO, Page 5A

Sebago School Committee races

(Continued from Page 1A) TWO YEAR TERM, Krystal Carriere and Billy Jo Karwowski.

Krystal “Krys” Carriere, 40, 20-plus years working with children.

Family Info: I live in Sebago with my husband, two boys and two sweet old dogs.

Work/community/civic experience: I’ve spent most Margaret Williams Richard M. Bianculli of my life working with children. I’m a veteran educator with a 4.0 summa cum laude master’s degree in literacy vice days, early release days, remote learning/snow days and 15 years of classroom experience. Prior to classroom this is a huge source of stress for many of us working teaching, I spent several years working within homes parents. I also understand that those days are needed for and the community as a behavioral specialist. I also have educators. A before/after-care program is needed, ideally many years of summer camp counseling in my back housed in the school or at another location in town with pocket as an art, nature and recreation director. I’ve taught transportation provided to/from so that working parents children in classrooms from grades 2-6, in both public and have options for quality, reliable care. I would love to private settings and truly loved them all. explore this topic and find out what needs to be done to As a classroom teacher, I particularly loved integrating have the school either house a program like this, the town science and social studies into lessons and finding ways hall, or some other space. This issue needs to be a major to get kids involved in service learning projects to benefit focus for the very near future. our communities. The curiosity of children is the compass Communication: Effective communication is always that always leads the most engaging curriculum and that an important goal. Mentoring opportunities would be sense of wonder is the best part of working with kids. My wonderful so that clear, effective, and timely communicaclassroom was often transformed into faraway places like tion flows between school and home. Sharing newsletters, ancient Egypt or ancient Greece or distant biomes like photos, snippets of daily life in school, phone calls and the rain forest or taiga, or a wax museum for kids por- e-mails, are all ways that some teachers build a bridge. traying inspiring people throughout history. Beyond the Parents can be partners, but they need to be part of the classroom walls I’ve led experiential trips to Baxter State conversation in order to do so. This means parents need to Park with third and fourth graders, journeyed up snowy be an active, involved participant in their children’s lives mountains in New Hampshire, taught sixth graders aboard at school. School isn’t daycare — it takes a village with the sailing ship, the Roseway, in the U.S. Virgin Islands, everyone sharing the commitment. among other adventures.

Professional Development: In a school with one teachI’ve been an advocate for children my entire life. This er per grade level, access to professional development is began with starting a Big Brothers Big Sisters program for critical to embrace the lifelong learning mentality. Our a local underserved elementary school when I was a high teachers need access to colleagues in their grade level in schooler. I’ve been active with the Sebago Elementary other schools to workshop, collaborate and expand their PTC organizing Fall Fest, Trunk or Treat, partnering with skill set.

SPICE and Lions and in December we collaborated to Curriculum: Kids aren’t the same year to year, the host our first ever Lantern Parade. My kids and I raised world isn’t the same, and our understanding of learning thousands for Sebago Elementary by sorting bottles at the and best practice strategies to support learners change as Transfer Station and we’ve cleaned up trash around the well. Revisiting curriculum continuously is a way to keep school every Earth Day. Because I care about literacy, I’ve our knowledge base current and to make sure our kids are donated hundreds of books to the little free library outside getting top notch educational value. I’m a strong propoof school and also clothing and gear for kids in need. nent of hands-on learning, community connected service I’ve always sought to do my own little bit of good learning, and integrating nature-based learning across the whenever possible… and it’s always possible. grades. I’d love to see buddy classroom collaboration and Q. Why run for office? I was recently appointed to the find ways to bring former Sebago Elementary students School Committee and believe I can continue to make a from the middle and high school to visit and mentor positive impact. My background in education and my role younger kids. as a parent of two elementary-aged kids can help me see We also live in a tech rich world and need to help kids multiple important perspectives worthy of consideration. navigate this world safely. This means explicit teaching In addition, I have a background in special education and around digital citizenship and also sharing with parents strongly believe that all children deserve a fair and equi- via casual meetings, workshops or informational e-mails table education in the least restrictive environment. to discuss what our kids are engaging with online, what to Secondly, I think it’s fair to say that we’re all exhausted be aware of, how to help protect our kids and teach them by the vitriol and anger that only serves to divide us, it’s a to protect themselves. smoke screen distracting us from what’s really important.

Exceptional Learners, Special Education, GT, Most of us are somewhere in the middle — just hard- Differentiation: Special Educators voices must be heard working parents and community members that want to and valued. Finding necessary supports has been difficult go about our lives without all of this animosity. We want during the COVID years in our school and in schools our kids to get a good education and we want them to be across the country, not just in special education but in healthy, happy and safe. every facet of school life from bus drivers to substitutes.

My goal is to be fair and level headed while focusing It’s a daunting task. Similar to Special Education, it’s vital on the big picture, which is to make sure SES is a commu- that children in need of gifted and talented learning extennity school that we can all be proud of. It’s time to focus sions are able to access this from a trained specialist, paron children. I can and will do exactly that. ticularly one who understands the full spectrum of gifted You will never hear me say the disparaging, discrimi- learners. Part of reaching and teaching all children means natory remarks about children, which my opponent has differentiating instruction so all children are learning. vehemently expressed at school committee meetings.

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About the Candidates

Penny Bean

Raymond Laplante

Tony Lorrain

George Watson

4 battle for 1 Harrison seat

(Continued from Page 1A) the Harrison Board of Selectmen for the last six years. I was the vice chairman of the board for several years and am currently the chairman. I have lived in Harrison for the past 45 years. I have been involved in various community organizations including 44 years with the Harrison Fire Department serving as assistant chief, training officer and safety officer. I was a member of the Harrison Lions Club for 40 years and continue to help with the blood drives. I am committed to serving the community of Harrison.

Tony Lorrain: I have always been interested in public service, however due to previous time constraints, I have not been able to pursue that opportunity until now. Along with many folks in town, I have concerns with the current and future direction of our town, rather than sitting on the sideline I’d like to be part of the solution.

George Watson: Initially, my decision to run for this position was that I did not know if anyone was in the running. I feel that it’s my civic responsibility to step up and do my part, instead of waiting for the next guy. I also believe that the folks that live here, appreciate you more, when you try to do something beneficial for the community.

BN. What strengths do you believe you bring to the position?

Penny Bean: I have worked in municipal government for 20 years, and

I am familiar with State of Maine statutes, as well as the laws of the state. I strongly believe in serving your community and listening to their concerns as well as their visions for the town.

Ray Laplante: I began my career serving as an accountant for nine years with a hospital in Manchester, N.H. I spent seven years as the Chief Financial Officer and six years as the Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Cumberland Memorial Hospital (now Bridgton Hospital). I also served over 14 years as a senior executive with the Central Maine Healthcare Corporation. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Education with a major in Accounting and also earned a master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. I believe my experience working in community-based organizations has helped me serve the Town of Harrison.

Tony Lorrain: I’m a hard worker, who is dedicated to any task I take on.

I believe my professional career of 35-plus years of work experience and dedication is a good example of this. I also consider myself a life-long learner who welcomes constructive dialogue. I’m a good listener that is willing to ask the difficult questions.

George Watson: A proven belief in commitment and community involvement.

20 years of military service and an additional 23 years of Department of Defense

involvement affords me a unique perspective on costs and effective use of resources. I grew up on an island, so I do understand what it is like to be a part of a small community. I also understand that it takes community involvement to accomplish community goals. My motto, “Be part of the solution and not the problem!”

BN. What are three major issues/challenges/problems facing the town, and how would you approach addressing them?

Penny Bean: 1.) We have been without a town manager for quite some time. The staff who have been stepping up to the plate and getting the job done for daily operations are doing a great job, but perhaps it is time to make a more permanent decision; 2.) Lack of transparency. Information regarding all financial matters should be readily available when townspeople inquire about them; 3.) Communication. It is always a challenge getting information to residents, but maybe we could have a town Facebook page?

Ray Laplante: 1.) The first issue is a growing population base that brings a level of expectation for services that the town has not experienced in the past. The board working with the town manager needs to update the town’s Comprehensive Plan; 2.) The second issue is to work with the town manager to assure that the town employees are adequately compensated (we are seriously behind near-

by communities), as well as providing for continuing education opportunities.

Harrison has outstanding employees who are skilled, understand the concept of customer service and are committed to the town of Harrison; 3.) Continue to focus on upgrading the town’s infrastructure. The new Public Works facility is a great start, but our roads need constant attention, and access to affordable broadband also requires attention.

Both require the need to find funding sources.

Tony Lorrain: 1.) One of our biggest priorities needs to be focused on having a people-friendly town government that is putting citizens first and working in a transparent and efficient manner; 2.) Another priority needs to be ensuring our town is operating within the financial means of the taxpayer. With costs rising daily, inflation out of control, and folks struggling to make ends meet, we must keep in mind that many of our taxpayers are living paycheck to paycheck or on fixed incomes. Many families are tightening their belts and our town also needs to be mindful of this; 3.)

Lastly, I believe that our town would be well-served by prioritizing our municipal leadership and having a well-qualified town manager. In my opinion, having consistency from the top down would help us be more efficient on all levels.

George Watson: 1.) A contingency plan to maintain and keep current, those

Penny Scribner Bean Family/Background: I grew up in Scribner’s Mills in Harrison. After graduating from high school, I couldn’t wait to leave Harrison behind and experience life in “the city.” So, I moved to the Portland area and worked in the banking industry. It didn’t take long for me to realize my heart was Harrison, after all. I moved back to Scribner’s Mills and built my home, which is where my daughter and I currently reside. I worked at the Harrison Town Office for almost 15 years, and I am now the Town Clerk in Casco.

Raymond J. Laplante Family/Background: Married with two children and six grandchildren. Both of my children and one of my grandchildren are property owners and residents of the town.

Tony Lorrain Family/Background: I’m self-employed in the marine industry after working for 35 years at Sabre Yachts. I’ve been a resident of Harrison for more than 30 years. I’ve lived here with my wife Kim, where we’ve raised a family of four children and seven grandchildren.

George Watson Family/Background: Married 39 years. USN Retired 20 years. Retired from an aviation Defense contractor after 23 years. I am a strong believer in active community service/involvement. salaries that are in effect when a budget crisis arises, unless those active services are deemed to be obsolete; 2.) We really need to take a strong look at proposed future budgets. Define realistic goals and prioritize Needs versus Wants; 3.) Customer service. You should feel confident that whatever is brought before your Select Board member, that you receive a timely response to your inquiry.

BN. Finally, when faced with a difficult issue or situation, explain how you approach the matter and come to a decision?

Penny Bean: The more information and facts you can gather, the better. Ask advice from people you trust, but sometimes your gut feeling is what you need to stick with.

Ray Laplante: Analyze the situation, seek input from the town employees as they ultimately have to help resolve the situation, and rely on my experience in finance and administration to guide me to make the most appropriate decision.

Tony Lorrain: As mentioned above, I welcome constructive dialogue and conversation on any issue.

I’m someone who loves to hear all sides to any situation before making difficult decisions. I welcome the opportunity to listen to everyone regarding their perspective. While we may not always agree on every issue, I believe that we should be able to do so in a respectful manner. In my opinion, the best work is accomplished when it is done in a collaborative manner.

George Watson: It is my belief that the first question should be, Is this a Special Interest item? Is it good for the community? Is it reasonable? How are we (the community) going to make it happen?

Voting — Absentee ballots are now available. The polls on Tuesday, June 14 will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Harrison Town Office. For more information, go to the town’s website, www.harrisonmaine. org

Casco ponders how to handle water extraction (Continued from Page 1A) explained what prompted the ordinance.

“There is a certain type of business where they extract water and use it.

We are talking about several thousand gallon trucks.

In fact, two of them were here [at Pleasant Lake and Parker Pond] today filling up,” Ward said on May 17.

“As everyone is aware, the water is owned by the

state,” Ward said.

However, the municipality that borders the body of water has the authority to prevent the removal of the water. Other towns have followed suit and strengthened that authority by putting a water-extraction ordinance on the books.

If passed, Casco’s ordinance would protect ground water, spring water and lake water.

“No commercial companies may extract water from waterways and for solely commercail uses without special permission by the select board for emergency circumstances,” the warrant article says.

“There is a provision for filling a well during a drought,” Ward said.

A Casco resident Dave Dyer stepped to the podium.

“I was unfamiliar with

this. Is this extraction from the surface bodies of water?

Why don’t you include ground water to keep Nestle out of here in the future,” Dyer said?

The ordinance’s wording is such that groundwater will be protected, too.

“What bothers me with the whole thing: Last summer when we in a drought situation, once a day almost 32,000 gallons of water

Business tax beefs up revenue “We are on track to show some surplus this year,” according to Naples Town Manager John Hawley.

He provided his most recent update on expenditures, taxes collected and other revenue during the Naples Board of Selectmen

meeting on Monday. He presented the information to the board during the Town Manager’s Report REVENUE, Page 10A TF18

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — For the most part, the Town of Naples’ finances are on the path that was predicted when the fiscal year 202122 budget was created.

The effort to collect business tax by connecting the payment of that tax to a newly established business license has paid off.

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Selectman Robert “Bob” MacDonald worried about another issue: the damage that these tanker-trucks are doing to the lakeside roads.

Avery expressed another concern “A gentleman said he actually saw them dumping water into the lake. That scares me more” than them taking it out, he said.

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23 years, still searching for answers

Saturday, May 21, 2022, marked the 23rd anniversary of Angel “Tony” Torres’ disappearance.

Torres was at the end of his junior year of college when he traveled from Massachusetts, where he was living at the time, to Biddeford to visit friends.

That would be the last time he was ever seen.

Angel’s parents, Ramona and Narciso Torres, and investigators from the Maine State Police believe foul play was involved.

“We know someone saw or knows someone that knows, what happened to our son. We know someone murdered him,” said Ramona and Narciso Torres. “It has been a very long time and we are asking you to not have to live with the guilt of knowing such a crime. You might even have been as young as he was, 21. Please put yourself in our shoes and imagine the pain this has caused us and our community.”

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Torres have spent more than two decades keeping their son’s memory alive.

“We are celebrating our son’s memory by sharing with you who he was. Angel was a son, brother, uncle, cousin, and a friend,” said Angel’s parents. “He was also funny, a ladies’ man, an athlete who loved his New York Yankees, loved his family, and was hoping to help young adults. He had hoped to own a sporting goods store in the future. He had a lot of goals, but his life was taken away from him way too young. We ask each one of you to please post this information on your Facebook page or just pass it along on whatever social media you use”.

Another way the Torres family has been keeping Angel’s memory alive is through a scholarship in his name.

“Since June 2002 we have been giving out a $500.00 scholarship to a graduating senior from Bonny Eagle High School

and since 2006 another scholarship from Fryeburg Academy. Narciso, Angel’s father, worked at Bonny Eagle Middle School with a young woman named Wendy Larson, who initiated the idea of starting the Angel “Tony” Torres Scholarship Fund. This is funded by collecting $.05 returnable bottles. We also have had cash donors over the last 23 years.”

The Torres family is grateful to the many people and businesses who have donated either returnable bottles and cans or a monetary contribution to the scholarship fund: The Home 2 Hotel of North Conway, N.H. The Frost Family of Wilmington, Mass.

Nick and Melanie Whitney of Abington, Mass.

Sara Delaney of Lovell Arlene Westleigh of Denmark Robert and Joyce Logan of Denmark Laura Anderson of Bridgton

Luis Torres of Wakefield Jamel Torres of North Conway, N.H. Sharon and Jim Sharon Carrignana of North Conway, N.H. Wendy of North Conway, N.H. Gary and Ruth Crowell of Harrison The Khiel Company of Denmark William and Jeanette Almy of Poland Jason Gray of Fryeburg Susan Frost of Fryeburg The Chappell/ MacDonald Family Anyone wishing to donate to the scholarship can send it directly to: Norway Savings Bank, Fryeburg, ME 04037, Attn: Angel “Tony” Torres Scholarship Fund.

As far as the investigation into Angel’s disappearance, detectives with Major Crimes Unit South along with the Unsolved Homicide Unit has been following and developing leads for more than 20 years.

These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter: Monday, May 16 9:13 a.m. Routine sex offender registry update.

12:24 p.m. Female turned herself in to police on a warrant.

12:25 p.m. Out-ofcontrol female reportedly “injuring herself” and “threatening others” on Fowler Street.

3:55 p.m. Cell phone lost on Moose Cove Lodge Road.

8:17 p.m. Car-deer collision on South High Street.

Tuesday, May 17 11:53 a.m. Vehicle crash on Sandy Creek Road; no injuries reported.

3:08 p.m. Vehicle crash at intersection of Portland Road and Main Street; minor injuries reported.

3:34 p.m. Lockout assistance on Main Street.

8:09 p.m. Missing juvenile report on Smith Avenue. Subject returned home while police taking a report.

Wednesday, May 18 12:32 p.m. Mental health event on Kansas Road.

6:52 p.m. Citizen assist on Smith Avenue.

Thursday, May 19 11:13 a.m. Dispute over a vehicle left on a Cross Street property.

11:29 a.m. Injured owl on a Wildwood Road porch; owl turned over to Avian Haven.

3:27 p.m. Crash on North High Street involving two motorcycles. Both cycles were towed due to damage. One operator suffered minor injuries.

Friday, May 20 12:04 a.m.

Assist Fryeburg Police on Hemlock Bridge Road.

12:41 a.m. Theft of two gas tanks from a Mt. Henry Road property.

12:48 a.m. Assist to county deputy in locating a man with multiple warrants, who fled on foot on Bolsters Mills Road in Harrison.

Subject located and transported to the county jail.

4:28 p.m. Man arrested

on three warrants on Main Street.

5:13 p.m. Man arrested on a warrant on Main Street.

7:15 p.m. Citizen assist on Walker Street.

8:31 p.m. Subject arrested on South High Street for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.

Saturday, May 21 4:41 p.m. Motor vehicle crash with personal injury on South Bridgton Road.

11:44 p.m.

Assist county deputy with underage “drinking” party on Fairground Road in Harrison.

Sunday, May 22 3:07 a.m. Assist county deputy with motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Edes Falls Road

and Fairground Road in Harrison.

6:56 a.m. Female arrested on a warrant on Portland Road.

1:41 p.m. Attempt to locate reported impaired driver on North High Street.

Vehicle located; operator not under the influence.

3:55 p.m. Report of vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Sandy Creek Road and South High Street; officer unable to locate.

6:10 p.m. Report of an ATV operator driving erratically on Forest Avenue and Allen Avenue.

7 p.m. Welfare check on Frost Farm Road.

10:39 p.m. Assist fire department with a structure fire on Elm Street.

“Maine State Police detectives would be interested in talking to anyone who has information about Angel’s disappearance,” said Major Scott Gosselin.

“We are confident there are people in the community who have the right information to help us bring a successful resolution for the Torres family. We just need those people to be courageous and come forward.”

“I beg you, as Angel’s mother, to help us ease the pain,” said Ramona Torres. “I think of him every day, minute, second! We love him and would like to bring his body home to his Angel Memorial Garden where he played as a little boy. Angel will always live “Forever Young” in our hearts. We miss him and love

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There is a $20,000 reward in this case. If anyone has any information that could result in the recovery of Angel’s remains, please contact the Maine State Police at Major Crimes Unit-South, One Game Farm Rd, Gray, ME. 04039; 207-624-7076

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Bridgton: Fall Festival gets green light (Continued from Page 1A) but the plan will change,” Board Chairwoman Carmen Lone said. “This group of volunteers is amazing.”

The group includes: Molly Barker, Mary Tworog, Christine Baillargeon, Lega Medcalf, Elizabeth McAvoy, Keith Pelletier, Matt Markot, Nicholas Orgo, Therese Johnson, Ken Gibbs, Joshua Quint and Angie Cook.

LaCroix added that there are four more applicants, but not all paperwork has been submitted.

The Select Board approved the appointment of the Task Force members, 5-0.

In other meeting notes: Ironing out the details.

Pam Ward checked a few more boxes to questions the Select Board had regarding the Bridgton Harvest Moon Festival, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17, from 2 to 10 p.m. on Depot Street (using the Bridgton Community Center grounds, as well as the parking lot between BCC and the Magic Lantern).

Ward met with Bridgton Police Department Sgt. Josh Muise to look over a traffic

(Continued from Page 2A) THREE YEAR TERM • Margaret (Maggie) Williams, 43 Family Info: Married, two children, both in elementary school.

Work/community/civic experience: In years past, I helped my son’s baseball team and have always been willing to help if needed.

My husband and I held a six-week soccer clinic/practice session for my son’s class when they were not offering soccer that year due to lack of interest. This year, I am coaching my daughter’s 8U softball team.

Q. Why did you decide to run for office? I want to see more parents on the board and honestly feel that parents should make up the board. I have two children in the elementary school and want the parents to have a voice in the decisions that are being made.

Some decisions made in the past were done so by individuals who had no children or even grandchildren in the school, so the decision was based on a personal nature – not what was best for the children. Going forward, I would like to see more parents get involved to see what is best for their kids and for the committee to hear these parents out before they make decisions.

Q. What strengths do you feel you would bring to this position? How can you help? I would bring a parent’s perspective and will make decisions that would benefit the children.

My main objective is to do what is right concerning my kids and everyone else’s and for them to benefit as much as they can while they are attending the elementary school. The kids are the priority and I will do what I can to advocate for that.

Q. What are your ideas about your role on the board or committee?

Depending on the topic, I would like to bring a new perspective on things that the school or current committee may not see. I also want there to be better communication between the board and the public.

Even though the meetings are open to the public, not many attend. Even though the notes are available for the public to read, not many do. In consequence, some topics that should have more discussion on, are not. I would advocate for a monthly letter to go out to the public informing them on topics being discussed and voted on so then the public can decide if they want to be involved or not.

Q. What are your some of your major concerns concerning the town? Do you have possible ideas

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COMING SOON, the Bridgton Food Truck Park, located at 64-74 Portland Road in Bridgton, the lot adjacent to the Morning Glory Diner. flow plan, and was told it had a strong response from adjacent to the BCC, along Ward is still waiting on “looks fine.” them (artists and groups),” with chairs and tables. Some word from Renys regarding A diagram was devel- Ward said. Some vendors solo performers will use the whether the festival can close oped to show space loca- from the Bridgton Farmers’ Community Center grassy off some parking spaces to tions of roughly 25 booths, Market plan to extend their areas. A beer garden will be the rear of the store. If the which will be used by artists time there. There will be a part of the “adult portion” of store balks at the idea, then and organizations. “We’ve music tent next to the garage the festival, opening at 5 p.m. Ward will need to simply move the “road closed” line down the street.

“This is a community event for the community by about or solutions for thinking outside of the box learn and grow. Our school the community,” Ward said. these? I am concerned for a positive solution, staff has proven that they “People that I’ve approached about the quarry being pro- my tenure on the School can handle any situation are really supportive and posed in town due to how Committee would ensure with a resolve that should be excited about doing a booth close it is to the elementary that everyone in the com- applauded. We should con- and fundraising.” school. The school itself is munity has an opportunity tinue to support our school Board Chairwoman an old building and I am to be heard, that their opin- staff in every way possible. Carmen Lone asked if Ward concerned how it will hold ions are acknowledged, Where resources allow, we had spoken to Frank Howell up to any kind of blast- and that their concerns are can make the improvements of Downeast Industries ing being done by a quarry addressed as best as pos- that ensure success. Where and Magic Lantern offiover time. I am also con- sible. Our school needs to resources are not present, cials regarding parking lot cerned about the amount of be supported in every way we can lean on each other use. Ward said no delivertrucks going by the school possible, and I am happy to make things happen. I’m ies are made to Downeast on a daily basis when the to conduct the communi- certain that everyone in town on Saturday, so Howell was children of the school often ty outreach to make that wants to support our school fine with the lot’s use, while visit the library across the happen when our financial and tax dollars are not the the Magic Lantern’s 4-H constreet. resources cannot adequate- only way to show that sup- nection plans to set up an Q. Finally, how would ly address a need. port. I’m happy to make informational booth — “no, you answer a person askQ. What are your the tough decisions that the there will be no live aniing, “Why should I vote ideas about your role on town supports while leading mals,” Ward noted. for you?” I am running the board or committee? the charge and lending some Lone also asked about for the School Committee My role on the School elbow grease when it’s time event signs, which Ward for the sole purpose that Committee is to review to organize volunteers for a plans to speak more with I have children that attend committee proposals and specific project.

Sgt. Muise regarding the best the elementary school and policy decisions with the Michelle Vacchiano. No way to promote the event and want to make decisions that intent to provide the great- information provided by the “make people aware” where are in their best interest. est benefit to our school, candidate. the event is and where they As a parent, I want to be school staff, teachers, and The annual town meet- can park. involved in their time at students. It will also be nec- ing will be held at the Selectman Bear Zaidman the elementary school and essary for me to conduct Town Hall Building on questioned whether bringto see that they benefit as outreach to the community Tuesday, May 31, at 6 ing in just two porta-potties much as possible with the when appropriate and try p.m. Immediately follow- would be sufficient for an time they have here. to determine what the com- ing, there will be a Sebago all-day event? He suggested • One-year term: munity has in terms of pri- School budget meeting.

Richard Bianculli Jr. and orities. Once these priorities Michelle Vacchiano have been established, it is Richard M. Bianculli then my responsibility to Jr., 44 ensure that each action item Family Info: My wife is executed in accordance Sarah and I have three beau- with the Town’s prefertiful children (Richard age ences.

7, Evangeline 5, and Amelie Q. What are your some 1); our dog Simone; and a of your major concerns flock of 17 chickens. concerning the town? Do Work/community/civic you have possible ideas experience: I’ve been the about or solutions for Neighborhood Prosecutor these? One of the biggest for the Portland Police challenges for the School Department for over seven Committee going forward years, prosecuting all civil will be to decide how our (municipal code and traffic) current resources will be offenses in District Court, allocated for improvements mediating neighborhood at the school. The pandisputes, and acting as a demic was a challenge but liaison between our officers the ARPA funds that came and the District Attorney’s along with the pandemic, Office. Our family has been leading to over $100,000 active with little league in rainy day funds, has also baseball, softball, and the been a blessing. In light Sebago Historical Society. of nationwide concerns for My wife and I are also the the safety of children in co-owners of Garden Gate schools, we should take the at Haley Farm, an event utmost care in reviewing the venue on Convene Road. building envelope for adeQ. Why did you decide quate ventilation, ensuring to run for office? I’m run- lead-safe water, and keepning for School Committee ing our playground areas in because as parents and tax- the best condition possible. payers, we are automatically Once those concerns are invested in the future of our addressed, the Town should children. I’m encouraged by also consider whether a recent actions to improve school expansion through the school, the withdrawal an addition would be a costfrom SAD 61 to keep our effective method to giving kids in Sebago, and the ded- students and staff a little ication of our teachers and extra breathing room. school staff through the past Q. Finally, how would two years of a pandemic. I you answer a person askalso feel that our commu- ing, “Why should I vote nity has a “can do” attitude for you?” Sebago residents that could lead to further should vote for me because improvements in and around my primary concern is for the school if we can orga- the development and safety nize these efforts. of our children. They will Q. What strengths do inherit what we leave behind you feel you would bring and ensuring the excellence to this position? How can of our community school is you help? As an attor- one of the best ways that we ney that often specializes can give our kids the best in resolving conflict and chance to succeed as they

Ward speak with folks who ran the Village Folk Festival to gauge how many portapotties were used then.

Zaidman also noted that by ordinance, event organizers are responsible for trash disposal. Ward plans to talk with food truck vendors about bringing their own trash containers and be responsible for disposal, while also bringing in containers that the group would arrange for pick-up and disposal.

At this point, Ward has yet to seek out event sponsors, whose contributions will help finance some of these expenses. She was awaiting the board’s approval before seeking sponsors.

One final issue is insurance coverage. If the event falls under the town’s umbrella, then it could ride the town’s liability insurance coverage.

While the beer garden will be covered by the operator (Standard Gastropub), the bouncy house seemingly falls under the event’s coverage. Officials suspect that if the bouncy house is the only “high risk” event at the festival, coverage would likely be in the $500 range.

Town Manager Robert Peabody suggested that the board approve the coverage, but cap it at $2,500. Once a solid figure is nailed down, Ward said a decision would be made whether it is worth having the bouncy house or shelve it due to cost.

The board voted unanimously to support the event.

Losing a piece of history? One question on the June 14 referendum ballot is whether Bridgton should scrap the in-person town meeting format and let voters act on warrant articles by secret ballot. The question is “advisory” in nature (this year’s annual meeting is inperson on Wednesday, June 15 at the Town Hall), giving the Select Board a better idea on how voters wish to proceed regarding future town warrants.

Mike Davis would hate to see a New England tradition go by the wayside.

Saying he “wasn’t wearing” his Historical Society hat, Davis had hopes that once COVID subsided, the town would drop the secret ballot approach and return to inperson town meetings, which has ruled Bridgton since 1794.

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Battle for D-83 GOP nomination (Continued from Page 1A) business and out-of-state corporate interests ahead of Maine people. I believe the final straw in deciding to run was the prolonged lockdown by our governor, a continual extension of the state of emergency at a time when other states were opening up. I witnessed the damage the lockdowns did to our small businesses and our school children. One person should never have this kind of complete control. The passage of several bills which violated our First Amendment Rights were also paramount in my decision. I felt the time was right to get involved.

Sierra Scribner: I decided to run because I was raised that if you don’t like how something is then be part of the change. I believe we need young conservative blood in Augusta.

BN. What strengths (character/experience) do you believe you bring to the position?

Donna Dodge: Having moved many times during my childhood (attended three different high schools

and six elementary and middle schools), I was always the new kid in the class. Although difficult at the time, I learned to make friends easily and I am never intimidated to speak with a room full of people I do not know. I have always enjoyed debating issues and can do so respectfully and intelligently. Voted “Most Likely to be a Republican After College,” I hold conservative beliefs in individual freedom, civil rights, and informed consent. I revere the Constitution and use this as a guide when addressing any issue. My career requires speaking in front of large groups of people, sometimes 150 or more, and as a result I am comfortable with this aspect of the legislative position.

Sierra Scribner: I like to work with people and I believe that to get things done for the people of Harrison, Bridgton and Denmark is to work with them. I also don’t back down until things get done.

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BN. What are three major issues/challenges/ problems facing the district, and how would you approach addressing them?

Donna Dodge: 1.)

Economy, inflation, fuel prices. I would support measures to reduce costs to Mainers, measures such as eliminating gas tax, reduce or eliminate the tax on electricity bills (at this time 14% of our bill is state tax), moratorium on increase of mil rate/property taxes; 2.)

Election integrity. Work with local town offices to increase poll watchers and validate machine count with hand counting. At the state level, I would support measures requiring ID when voting and minimize absentee voting; 3.) Education.

Improve school curriculums, encourage parental involvement, expand career and technical education, support legislation to allow professionals in their field to teach core subjects without teaching degree, per se.

Sierra Scribner: One is

the rising fuel cost. I would try to go with Governor Lepage’s cutting the fuel tax plan (only for the winter months). Two is our rising taxes. I will work to lower all the taxes we pay. I will push for no new taxes.

Three is our small businesses and all the red tape. We need our small businesses in our towns. I will work to make opening and running a small business easier. I will cut license cost. I will try to get rid of as many non-essential licenses for a business.

BN. Finally, when faced with a difficult issue or situation, explain how you approach the matter and come to a decision?

Donna Dodge: I believe that effective negotiating is a result of good relationships and these relationships must be developed over time. Because of that, I would constantly look for opportunities to enhance relationships. Information is also crucial for negotiation. I would research the history, past problems or any sensitive points of the other party. I would gather

facts on the issue. The more knowledge I have about the situation, the better position I’ll be in to negotiate and come to an acceptable solution for both parties. Also, I would not simply talk about what I think needs to happen, I would discuss the consequences — how my suggestions or proposals will be beneficial to the

other party.

Sierra Scribner: I like to approach any issue by hearing both sides. I then investigate all I can about the issue. I would then see how it would affect people (the pros and the cons) only to solve the issue by going with what would be best for the people or help the most people.

State Representative Wal t e r R i s em an (Independent) is seeking re-election to represent “the people, not parties” in District #83 — Bridgton, Denmark, and Harrison.

“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your state representative in what will become District #83. I have worked hard to represent the citizens of Bridgton, Denmark, and Harrison, having just completed my second term in the Maine State Legislature,” Riseman said. “As an Independent,

my overarching goal is to represent the people of the district and not be beholden to the rigid structure of the established political parties.”

As promised, Riseman personally sponsored and saw passage of legislation to promote: government accountability, provide election reform and protect the environment. He supported key legislation regarding: property tax relief, tribal/ state relations, homelessness and veterans.

“Great news came in the form of the end of the pan-

demic emergency and the release of federal COVID funds which helped create a significant state budget surplus. It created opportunities to allocate resources to many pressing needs including economic relief for families and businesses, healthcare, pollution mitigation, education, food insecurity and affordable housing,” he said.

“As your representative, I have helped move this state in a forward and positive direction. However, there is still much to be accom-

plished. When re-elected, I will remain committed to increased accountability and transparency in government and demand responsible spending. With your support, I will continue to make Western Maine the best it can be. I am confident about a promise for a bright future for our families and communities. I am looking forward to your support for my reelection on Nov. 8.”

Visit his website at www. walterriseman.com for more information.

Town Manager Bob Peabody said. “Town meeting attendance has dwindled, so you have a few people making large decisions for the town.

Many towns are going to this, which is why a public hearing is needed; gauging the temperature based on the input we’ve had.”

Long-time resident Joe Gallinari agreed with Davis.

“Once a year, we get to talk to you guys and speak their peace. We put lot of money into the building (Town Hall). I don’t know if it’s too much to ask for people go up there (and attend town meeting).”

Solar moratorium & changes: While there was no real discussion regarding a proposed solar moratorium and changes to the Land Use regulations at Tuesday’s public hearing, Planning Board Chairwoman Deb Brusini gave a quick overview what the questions ask.

In both cases, the Planning Board supports “yes” votes.

On the solar question, the moratorium will give plan-

ners time to develop standards to address concerns regarding property value, views and other areas heard during recent solar farm applications. Planners will bring these proposed standards to a November vote.

As for the Land Use changes, Brusini noted that when maps “were blown up,” some pieces along the outer and inner corridors BRIDGTON, Page 10A

Donna Dodge Family/Background: I live in Denmark with my husband and three children, ages 18, 15, 9. We have called Denmark home for 14 years, before this, we lived in Norway, ME. I homeschool my two boys, who are in ninth and fourth grades. I have been a Registered Dietitian for 32 years and currently work as a consultant in the field. My husband and I own a small business of rental properties, Berry Farm, LLC. I have been active in our community since moving to Denmark: coached softball seven years, t-ball two years, soccer one year; Planning Board member 13 years (chairwoman 4 years), Chapter Leader in Oxford County of the Weston A. Price Foundation (nutrition resources); Co-Founder of Mainers Against Common Core in 2011.

Sierra Scribner Family/Background: Live in Harrison with my husband Jesse. Office manager for his forestry company.

Background in medical billing. Grew up in Lovell.

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(Continued from Page 5A) ate back and forth, and cast votes. By going to a secret ballot, we’re losing a part of public engagement,” he said.

Chairwoman Carmen Lone said officials found a much higher voter turnout by using a secret ballot than an in-person meeting, prompt-

Regional Sports

May 26, 2022 The Bridgton News, Page 7A

Hancock Lumber’s

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Katie Keenan

Katie Keenan does a little bit of everything when she is on the lacrosse field.

“Katie has been such a pleasure to coach this season. She has such a heart for her peers on and off the field. She leads by example, and is continuously lifting her teammates up. Her positive attitude and love for the game has developed her into an amazing leader and role model,” said Lake Region varsity girls’ lacrosse Coach Lindsey Keenan. “I have loved spending these few months getting to coach my sister for her last high school season. I am so excited to see what’s in store for her future.”

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Katie is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.”

Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing. Recipients receive a specially-designed t-shirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber.

Name: Kathleen Keenan What town do you live in: Naples Year in School: Senior Parents: Amy and David Keenan Sports you play: Lacrosse and field hockey Q. Why did you choose lacrosse? I started playing my third-grade year and each year my passion and love for lacrosse has continued to grow.

Q. What do you enjoy most about this sport?

The fast-paced competitive nature of the sport is what I enjoy most. I also love getting to be a part of the team. Most of these girls I have played with from the beginning so I love seeing how much everyone has grown in the game and into the people that they are.

Q. How has competing in sports changed you as a person? Sports have taught me how to be more tough mentally and physically. It has made me a more confident person.

Q. During this period of COVID-19, what was the most difficult adjustment? Having COVID hit just weeks before our start of lacrosse was the most difficult adjustment.

Going from having played every year to having it stop so unexpectedly was tough. However, having the year off allowed me to appreciate the sport in a deeper way and not take the time on the field for granted.

Q. What is one of your most memorable sports moments? My freshman year of lacrosse we beat the number one undefeated team Winslow in the quarterfinals to get into the semi-finals. That game just lit a spark for us and sent us to States that year. Although we lost, it KATIE, Page 10A

Aundrew Edwards Aundrew Edwards is Lake Region’s stopper.

“We have become used to junior goalie Drew (Aundrew) Edwards playing well and standing tall in the net every game. So far this season, he has made 140 saves with a save percentage of 64.5%. By comparison, the top college goalie in the nation, from the undefeated University of Maryland has a save percentage of 57%.” Lake Region boys’ varsity lacrosse Coach George Lawson noted.

Last week, Drew proved himself again.

“We had a very difficult game against topranked in Class C, North Yarmouth Academy. NYA played well, as always, winning 14 to 1. Their larger team, packed with seniors, just ground us down. However, for the second time this season, Drew Edwards made 23 saves. In other words, the score could have been 37 to 1,” Coach Lawson said. “He is fearless, fast, aggressive, plays hard and plays clean. He is at practice, every day, early and ready to go. He helps with volunteer activities. He is just a great teammate, and a great goalie. In addition to those 23 saves, his ability to clear the ball is good and his pass accuracy is excellent.”

Two days later, Aundrew did even more.

Despite 12 shots against NYA, the Lakers just did not put anything past their goalie. With one minute to go, Drew took matters into his own hands.

“He had had enough. He made a save against NYA, then, cradling that big goalie stick, he charged out of the crease, evaded the NYA ride, crossed midfield, bulldozed past their defense all the way to the NYA goal, shot, but it was saved. He somehow ended up with the ball again, shot again and scored our one and only goal,” Coach Lawson said. “Our bench and team absolutely erupted with joy. What had been a bad day suddenly felt like a victory because of this totally outstanding effort.”

Wow! “What a Laker and an example of giving it your all. Thank you Drew!” added Coach Lawson.

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

Name: Aundrew Edwards What town do you live in: Naples Year in School: Junior AUNDREW, Page 10A

Laker recaps

SOFTBALL Lakers 14, Wells 4: “4” was senior Sadie Tirrell’s number last Wednesday. She went 4-for-4, scored 4 runs and swiped 4 bases as the Lakers thumped Wells at home.

The Lakers jumped out to a 5-1 lead after two innings on RBI single by Tirrell and a double by Margo Tremblay (2-for-5, 2 runs scored). The Lakers exploded for 7 runs in the sixth on RBI hits by Emily Rock (2-for-4) and Lyla Levesque.

Caydence Riley walked twice and scored twice, and Kylie Myers had a hit and scored twice.

Melissa Mayo struck out seven and scattered nine hits.

Lakers 5, York 4: When the Lakers made a trip to York a short time ago, they had a chance to steal a win against the undefeated Wildcats on their own turf. But, a couple of mistakes late in the game cost them, losing 5-3.

Friday, Coach Shawn Rock’s crew clawed and scratched their way to an exciting 5-4 win in nine innings to hand York its first loss.

“Our girls fought to the end. Fun game to coach,” Coach Rock said. “I told our girls how many times in your life will you have the emotions, the stress and the happiness all at once. Pretty cool to

IN THE DIRT, causing quite a cloud at home plate. (Photo by Kevin Murphy) watch these kids start to peek. capitalize as the Cats dodged finished with three hits at the Our girls played every inning a bullet with a groundball plate as the Lakers defeated of that game. We have done force-out. the Warriors (4-7) in Naples. that in every game we played York added a run in the The Lakers scored three runs so far this year. Very proud of fifth for a 3-1 lead. in the third inning, with the them. I told the girls to enjoy Freshman Margo help of RBI from Matthew these moments because they Tremblay (2-for-3) left the Aker and Dexter Thayer. don’t happen that often.”

Cats stunned in the fifth Gibbons and Evan Duprey York took a 1-0 lead in the when she belted a two-run were repeat hitters. first on a two-out solo homer. home run. Rock then walked, York 13, Lakers 4 LR answered as Sadie moved up to second on an Greely 9, Lakers 0: Zach Tirrell singled, moved up to error and third on a wild Johnston mowed down the second on Margo Tremblay’s pitch, and scored on Mayo’s Laker hitters, striking out 16 sacrifice, stole third and infield ground ball. for a perfect game. scored on Emily Rock’s sac Up 4-3, Mayo cruised in TRACK & FIELD fly to right. the sixth logging three strikeThe Laker girls finished The Cats regained the lead outs, but ran in trouble in the third and the boys fourth in in the third on a one-out solo seventh as York tied the game their season-ending meet at homer. York threatened to add taking advantage of two LR Sacopee Valley last Friday. It more with runners at the cor- errors. was a fun meet involving the ners, but LR hurler Melissa Mayo retired York in order schools in LR’s part of the Mayo struck out the #5 hitter in the eighth, got two out in conference. to end the inning. the ninth before allowing a Alex Freitas improved Three walks — Rock, single, but the junior righty upon his provisional status for Mayo and Caydence Riley — fielded her position perfectly the state meet with an autoloaded the bases in the fourth, to retire the #4 hitter to end matic time of 44.80 seconds but the Lakers were unable to the frame. in the 300-meter hurdles. He LR manufactured the placed second in that event, game winner in the ninth as as well as fifth in the 110leadoff Sadie Tirrell reached meter hurdles (20.89). Alex on a fielder’s choice, stole had three personal records second with two out, stole (PRs) in the meet (300m hurthird and an error enabled dles, 100 meters, 200 meters). her to scoot home with the Jacob Stone (sixth in clincher. the 200 meters at 25.75 and LR managed just 5 hits — third in the 400 at 58.63), Tremblay 2, Tirrell 1, Riley 1 Grady Kemp (fourth in the and Reiyn Hart 1.

400 at 59.56 and fourth in Mayo struck out 11, the 3200 in 11:31.58), Sam walked one and allowed 11 Laverdiere (second in the hits.

1600 in 4:52.43 and third Lakers 18, Greely 4: The in the 3200 in 10:57.73), Lakers notched their 10th win Bhavnish Tucker (fifth in the of the season in impressive 800 in 2:15.74 and third in the fashion Monday, cranking out 1600 in 5:01.02), and Ezra 15 hits with Melissa Mayo Gronlund (fourth in the 800 going 3-for-5 with a double, in 2:15.72 and fifth in the while Emily Rock, Sadie high jump at 5-2) also placed Tirrell and Margo Tremblay in two events to help the boys (RBI) also whacked doubles amass their highest point total for a win at Greely. of the season (83), ahead of Kylie Myers paced the hit Seacoast Christian, St. Dom’s parade with a 4-for-5 day, and Fryeburg Academy. a triple, 6 RBI and 3 runs Each relay team placed as scored. well including the winning Tirrell and Tremblay each 4x800 meter relay team. had 2 hits, Caydence Riley Domenico Falcon was and Sabrina Lopez each had fourth in the long jump at one hit.

16-3.

LR put the game on ice Placing in multiple events with an 11-run sixth inning. for the girls were Hailey Mayo struck out seven Brewer, Campbell Johnson, and allowed five hits.

Abigail Roberts, and Leah BASEBALL Plummer. Winning individLakers 7, Wells 2: Brock ual events were Campbell Gibbons struck out nine and Johnson (outstanding PR of 5 WIND UP, Fryeburg Academy junior pitcher Abby allowed only two hits in six feet in the high jump), Abigail LAKER, Page 10A Ontengco.

(Rivet Photo) scoreless innings, and also

Raider weekly sports highlights

TRACK & FIELD Fryeburg Academy traveled to Sacopee Valley for a six-school meet — Poland, Gray-NG, Seacoast, SV, Lake Region and FA. A beautiful day with perfect weather. F “We only took 10 athletes as Prom was that night. Next Saturday at Lake Region for the Western Maine Conference Championships looks equally dim for numbers of athletes as it is graduation at FA,” Raider Coach Kevin McDonald reported.

Boys’ side: Zack Emery dipped under 20 seconds in the dash hurdles racing 19.04. Fantastic day for Zack as he has been chasing this barrier all season.

Only a 10th grader, Zack will soon be a force in the hurdles.

“Zack 3 stepped the entire race and that is the door to success in the dash hurdles,” Coach McDonald said. “Zack is quiet, does

the work at practice and is seeing the rewards. Zack’s name will soon be up on the school records board and that will be well deserved.”

Girls’ side: Isabel Macht won the 400-meter dash in 1:05.55. Not her best time of the season but very respectable regardless.

“This young athlete, also a 10th grader, has a very bright future in athletics. Isabel is a captain this year and a well-deserved honor. Always at practice, completes every work out, and a joy to have on the team. There are athletes that come along in a coach’s career that light the lamp and Isabel is one of these,” Coach McDonald said. “Always ready for the day’s work and always with a positive attitude, not sure what else I could ask for.

Where Isabel goes with this talent only time will tell, but the sky is the limit. I am so happy to be a part of both these athletes’ careers.”

On a side note, FA is on a private school schedule and competing in a publicschool conference. “It’s a shame to only take 10 athletes to a meet with a roster of 38 because of prom and graduation. Bums me hard as these athletes have to make these choices,” Coach McDonald added.

“We will look forward to WMC at Lake Region (Saturday). Coach Mark Snow does a fantastic job will this meet. And all the coaches in WMC appreciate his efforts. Come on out and see the best in Maine compete. The meet runs all day and I guarantee you will enjoy your time with the best of the best in high school Track & Field.”

BASEBALL Poland 8, Raiders 4: The Knights touched up the Raiders for 14 hits to notch the win. Poland scored five times in the first to take control. Caleb Micklon had two hits for Fryeburg.

Raiders 5, Gray-NG 0: Ethan Lord recorded his first win of the season, blanking the Patriots at home firing a one-hitter. Gunnar Saunders, Tom Ontengco and Cam Johnson each had RBI singles.

Sacopee Valley 10, Raiders 8 SOFTBALL Poland 10, Raiders 9: Fryeburg nearly handed the Knights their first loss of the season, but fell in the bottom of the eighth inning on Gabbi Bolduc’s gamewinning single.

FA pounded out 13 hits, led by Katy McIntyre, Camden Jones and Shelby Purslow each had three hits.

Raiders 10, Sacopee Valley 2 Raiders 13, Gray-NG 6 RAIDER SCOREBOARD Boys’ Lacrosse Waynflete 16, Raiders 0 Wells 17, Raiders 1 Girls’ Lacrosse St. Dom’s 11, Raiders 7

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School news

Pride in their Lakers

These students check all of the boxes: √ Positive role model √ Reliable √ Trustworthy √ Respectful √ Conscientious √ Consistently helpful to Staff and fellow Students √ Selfless While these staff members promote, create and enhance a positive school community.

SAD 61 principals and administrators last week presented the final round of Laker Pride Awards, which included a specially designed T-shirt and certificate.

STEVENS BROOK ELEMENTARY Kindergarten, Fiona Holloway was nominated

by Mrs. Warren. “Fiona is a kind friend and very hard worker who always tries to do her best. She consistently follows school and classroom expectations, which makes her a wonderful role model for her peers and a dependable student.”

Grade 1, Alexa Cook was nominated by Mrs. VanAtta. “Alexa works hard and is a responsible, respectful, and safe student in first grade. She does her best work every day.”

Grade 2, Jillian Cormier was nominated by Mrs. Roy. “Jillian is an amazing member of our secondgrade community. She is always showing Laker Pride by being safe, respectful, and responsible while also having the kindest heart!”

Grade 3, Chase Hopkins was nominated by Lori Demarest. “Chase is hardworking and kind. He always tries his very best and will lend a helping hand to those around him. Chase is always looking at things in a positive way and can be relied upon to make our class laugh.”

Grade 4, James Brown was nominated by Lili Fox. “James is a hard-working polite young man. He is always willing to pitch in and help out others!”

Grade 5, Khalil Payton was nominated by Mrs. Varney. “Khalil is always helping others and is the most positive student.”

Staff, Dagny Berry was nominated by Lili

Haley Hamlin LRMS Grade 6

Cam (Abigail) Fudge LRMS Grade 7

Abigail Manchester LRMS Grade 8

Fox. “Dagny has such a positive attitude and is such a bright spot in our school.

She is always going above and beyond for her students and staff. She even has taken it upon herself to brighten our building with positive, cheery bulletin boards at our entrance!”

SONGO LOCKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kindergarten, Chloe Kenneally was nominated

by Mrs. Nadeau. “Chloe always goes above and beyond in her studies and in being a great friend. Chloe is kind, respectful, hardworking, and a great role model.”

Grade 1, Emilia Carter was nominated by Mrs. Lajoie. “Emilia is always kind to others, remains positive and persistent in times of struggle, and always works to make others laugh and smile.”

Grade 2, Nevaeh Greenwood was nominated

by Mrs. Alexander. “Nevaeh is a model student. She consistently follows classroom and school routines and procedures. She is hard-working, respectful, kind, and considerate.”

Staff, Jessica Frye was nominated by Ms. Geiser.

“Jess is always willing to lend a hand with schoolwide needs. She offers to share her expertise and numerous resources with other interventionists and graciously helps to brainstorm solutions when a need arises. Jess loves to connect with all students and makes learning fun for her groups! We are lucky to have Jess Frye on our SLS team!”

CROOKED RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grade 3, Ian Crawford was nominated by Ms. Alling. “Ian is a kind, caring student who works hard.

He is a great friend to others, and will stand up and say something for those that might need help. He also has a great sense of humor.”

Grade 4, Mason Marion was nominated by Ms. Thibault. “Mason is thoughtful of others and is helpful to his peers and teacher. He is polite and respectful and follows both classroom and

Richard Roy LRMS Grade 6

Daniel Jaronczyk LRMS Grade 7

Vincent Stucchi LRMS Grade 8

school expectations. Mason tries hard to do his best on everything he attempts.”

Grade 5, Aidan Mitchell was nominated by Mrs. Mayo. “Aidan is a natural born leader. He leads by example and is not afraid to use his popularity to exert gentle peer pressure on friends when necessary.

He is a hard worker, a conscientious student, and an overall great kid.”

Staff, Betsy Mayo, fifth grade teacher, was nominated by Elizabeth Shane, Academic Leader and Principal Steve Gagne.

“Betsy is a leader among her peers. She serves as a mentor to teachers on her team. Betsy created a service learning project for her students to connect learning to the real world. Betsy established a great learning community where students feel respected and included.”

LAKE REGION MIDDLE SCHOOL Grade 6, Haley Hamlin was nominated by Team Kibby. “Haley is a leader and role model for her peers. She is smart, kind, and enthusiastic. She is respectful of adults and peers. Haley is a true Laker!”

Grade 6, Richard Roy was nominated by Team Cadillac. “Richard is a pleasure to have in class. He is a kind, bright, conscientious student who has shown great consistency throughout the year.

Grade 7, Cam (Abigail) Fudge was nominated by Team Tumbledown. “Cam is an extremely active student in our school community, participating in the Civil Rights Team, News Writing Club, Special Olympics Coach, NJHS, Drama, and GSA.” Grade 7, Daniel Jaronczyk was nominated

by Team Acadia. “Daniel is very mature, well-mannered, and respectful. He is a great help in class.”

Grade 8, Abigail Manchester was nominated

by Team Kineo. “Abby is a bright, positive, young lady who is always mature and polite. She can be counted on to do the right thing, and she encourages others to do so also.”

Grade 8, Vinny Stucchi was nominated by Team Sugarloaf. “Vinny exudes school spirit! He strives to involve others in school activities and is a positive influence on his peers.”

Staff, Sandra Carter was nominated by Team Tumbledown. “Ms. Carter is always going above and beyond for both her students and the team of teachers that she works with. She takes on additional responsibilities, such as being the advisor of NJHS. Thank you for your continuous dedication and hard work.”

Staff, Lisa Monteforte was nominated by Maintenance. “Lisa is a hard worker in the Cafe at LRMS. She does a great job and is very dedicated to doing her best.”

LAKE REGION HIGH SCHOOL Grade 9, Kayli GoodwinBlundell was nominated by Ms. Rowland, who said.

“Kayli has had a very successful transition into high school. Kayli is the picture of resilience. Kayli

Fiona Holloway SBES Kindergarten

Alexa Cook SBES Grade 1

Jillian Cormier SBES Grade 2

Chase Hopkins SBES Grade 3

James Brown SBES Grade 4

Khalil Payton SBES Grade 5

Chloe Kenneally SLS Kindergarten

Emilia Carter, SLS, G.1 and Staff Jessica Frye

Nevaeh Greenwood SLS Grade 2

knows exactly what it takes to work hard, she shows this in the classroom and on the soccer field. Kayli made varsity soccer her freshman year, and often scored. Kayli continues to play year-round soccer.

Kayli understand what it means to be a student first, and is able to balance it all.

When Kayli misses school, she is able to communicate with her teachers to find out what she has missed and get caught up.”

Grade 9, Christopher Babbitt was nominated by

Mrs. Pelletier, who said, “Chris has made significant progress in math this school year. This is especially impressive as math has traditionally been a difficult subject for Chris. When he doesn’t understand the concepts we are working on, he asks questions until he understands. He takes learning seriously, shows he is responsible for his own learning daily, and arrives completely prepared and on time. He works well with his peers. In addition to academics, Chris is a genu-

inely kind, funny, and goodnatured young man, who is an absolute joy to have in the classroom.”

Grade 10, Brady Emery was nominated by Mr. Snow, who said, “Polite, strives to get high grades, improves submitted work, helpful to others.”

Grade 10, Izabell Apovian was nominated

by Mr. Dorner and Mrs. Gaumont. “Izabell is a hard worker, always engaged in class, has lots of school spirit, involved with the PRIDE, Page 9A

Ian Crawford CRES Grade 3

Mason Marion CRES Grade 4

Aidan Mitchell CRES Grade 5

LRVC honoree was Health Occupations/CAN instructor LaurieAnne Morello, who is pictured with LRVC Director David Morse.

LRHS honorees included: front left to right, Chris Babbitt, Sam Wozich, Izabell Apovian, Caydence Riley and Brady Emery; back row, teacher Bill Glennon, Kyan MacDonald and Josiah England.

Betsy Mayo CRES Staff

ADULT ED honoree is Christina Genest, nominated by Director Madelyn Litz.

School news

May 26, 2022 The Bridgton News, Page 9A

Lions’ Student of the Month Aleah Warren of Casco has been selected as the area Lions Clubs’ “Student of the Month” for May. Each month, area Lions Clubs recognize a Lake Region High School senior who has excelled academically. The recipient is honored at a Lions’ dinner meeting and is presented a monetary award.

Class of: 2022 Parents: John and Melissa Warren Sibling: Brianna Warren Activities: ASTRA, National Honor Society, and Art Club Community activities: Volunteering for the high school art department, Naples Historical Society, and Stevens Brook Art Club.

Hobbies: I love to draw, paint, spend time with family and friends, and cuddle my pets.

Future Plans: I will be moving to New York City to attend college and pursue a degree in visual arts.

Schools that you have or will apply: Pace University, School of Visual Arts, Rhode Island School of Design, Pratt Institute/MWP, New York University, University of Southern Maine, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Maine College of Art and Design, and The New School Schools that you have been accepted to:

Sandra Carter LRMS Staff

Aleah Warren Pace University, School of Visual Arts, Pratt Institute/MWP, University of Southern Maine, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, and Maine College of Art and Design.

What is your favorite class? My favorite class is any of the visual art classes I have taken, especially my independent studies because I am able to do what I love (make art!) and help design the outline of the course but have it tailored to me, be forced outside of my comfort zone and be introduced to new techniques, materials, and forms of art-making.

Aside from art, my favorite class I have taken was AP Psychology because I love learning how the brain works — it’s something that is so different for each person yet so similar.

What is your toughest class? My toughest class would either be my independent studies because I ALEAH, Page 10A

Lisa Monteforte LRMS Staff

INDUCTED — Lake Region High School’s National Honor Society inducted 20 new members on last Thursday, May 12. Pictured are: (front row, left to right) Megan Frye, Izabell Apovian, Susie Butler, Larissa Harmon, Lyla Levesque, Madelyn Meserve, Emma Nadeau, Kaley Noyse, Abigale Pomerleau, Lauren Roy and Abigail Roberts; (back row) Josiah England, Sadie Plummer, Kasey Johnson, Kylie Myers, Ashley Pelletier, Alice O’Connor, Emily Reardon, Bhavnish Tucker and Sera Travis.

College notes

SENIOR NHS MEMBERS at Lake Region High School, who were presented with their graduation stoles at last Thursday’s induction ceremony on May 12, included: (front row, left to right) Annie O’Connor, Sabrina Lopez, Brooke Toole, David DelVecchio, Rebecca Caron, Caydence Riley and Allison Baker; (back row) Elizabeth Smith, Elle Hall, Leah Plummer, Abigail Elsaesser and Noah Duprey. Absent were Kathryn Rose, Tyler Stuart and Aleah Warren.

Lauren Jakobs of Naples was one of nearly 400 graduates to receive a bachelor’s degree during Assumption University’s 105th Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 8, at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester, Mass.

Larry Lucchino, Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer and chairman and principal owner of the Worcester Red Sox, delivered the commencement address, thanking the University for its partnership with the Worcester Red Sox and imparting upon the Class COLLEGE, Page 10A

LRVC spotlight Senior Lindsey St. Jock of Bridgton has been named the Lake Region Vocational Center Student of the Month for May. Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my loved ones.

Q. What program are you in at the Vocational Center? Early Childhood Occupations.

Q. What do you like most about your program? I like working with kids and their families, and I like having the opportunity to learn from them and the program.

Q. What are your plans after graduation? I plan to work in the field of Early Childhood.

Q. Who or what inspired you to pursue this path?

Ms. Pam, the program teacher, inspired me to pursue this, and I now have a passion for working with kids and watching them grow.

Q. What advice would you like to give future students? My advice would be to stay focused, take your time, and be patient. Everything will fall into place — it just takes time.

LRVC STUDENT OF MONTH, Lindsey St. Jock

Pride Awards (Continued from Page 8A) school, and is a well deserving student!” Gaumont and Dorner said.

Grade 11, Samantha Wozich was nominated by Mr. Shible, who said, “Sam works hard in her classes, has had great attendance, and she has also done a good job of accepting feedback and support in her classes.”

Grade 11, Kyan Macdonald was nominated by Mr. Smith, Ms. Shorty and Mr. Glennon. “Kyan has instrumental in and supportive of the Student Summit Leadership Program which was born from an idea that he had to bring more student voice to LRHS. He has organized and promoted this program tirelessly and cares very deeply for the school and community,” Shorty said. Smith added, “Helps out AP Psych. Genuinely good dude,” while Glennon noted, “Unfailingly cheerful, doesn’t mind being dropped in the deep end, will tackle things he has no real mastery of for the heck of it. Isn’t great attendance-wise — health issues, nagging, not major — but always does the needful to recover.”

Grade 12, Caydence Riley was nominated by Mrs. Carlson, who said, “Caydence stands out from the crowd with her no nonsense yet super helpful attitude. She is always ready to lend a helping hand in the art room. I know if I ask her for help of some sort, whether it is organizing supplies, getting something from the office or storage, or teaching something to a peer, she will help out.

Caydence is a good role model for peers because she is very responsible, trustworthy, hard-working, on task, and she doesn’t give up when a project is challenging, rather, she looks for ways to solve the challenge and she asks for feedback. Caydence is also consistently responsible and mature about art room expectations such as maintenance of supplies and tools and proper clean-up, which is very refreshing to me as an art teacher. While being independent, Caydence is still involved in the Laker community as a busy, positive student. She is an athlete, she works hard to be successful academically, and she spends free time combining her interests in creativity and sports by learning sports photography.”

Grade 12, Josiah England was nominated by Mr. Custeau.

Staff, Katie Cash-Staley was nominated by Ms. Pulito and Mrs. Lagoda.

Staff, William Glennon was nominated by Mr. Snow.

DISTRICT WIDE Special Services honoree is Lisa Kimball, nominated by Director Carla Gill.

Transportation/Facilities/Food Service honoree is Kimberly Merrill, nominated by the District Wide Operations Team.

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Profile: Katie Keenan

(Continued from Page 7A) was an incredible journey and showed that no matter what place we are in, we are capable of making our way to the top.

Q. What is your most disappointing sports memory?

Losing semi-finals to Freeport was the most disappointing sports memory for me because we had such a strong team that year and it wasn’t our best game. I believe we could’ve won States.

Q. How has sports prepared you for your future?

Being a part of sports has helped me see the importance of teamwork and the impact it has. The teams that are truly successful all work together and I think that is a lesson that can be used in so many aspects of life.

Q. Name a coach who has made a difference in your life and in what way? My father, who was also my coach, had the biggest impact. His passion for lacrosse has always been so inspiring to me. Whether it was watching game film or going over play by plays, he has always pushed me to reach my full potential. He has taught me that any weakness I have can be overcome with motivation to want to change it. It is great getting to share the love of the game with my dad.

Q. What are your future goals? To attend Saint Joseph’s College and study Elementary Education in hopes of being a second-grade teacher. I will also be playing lacrosse.

Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most? What I will remember most is the impact of having a positive attitude and motivation toward your goals, it makes it more than possible to achieve them.

Profile: Aundrew Edwards

(Continued from Page 7A) Parents: Lauren Ross and Mike Ross Sports you play: Lacrosse Q. Why did you choose lacrosse? I chose this sport because it was fun and wasn’t boring and I became a really good player over the years.

Q. What do you enjoy most about this sport? It’s kinda like football, but it has its restrictions making kids more safe which isn’t a bad thing.

Q. How has competing in sports changed you as a person? It’s helped me with stress and forgetting about anything bad in my life and just focus on what you can control that’s what changed me over time, it helps a lot.

Q. What is one of your most memorable sports moments? Scoring a goal as goalie, and teaching the younger generation how to do things better and younger than I did.

Q. What is your most disappointing sports memory?

Losing to one of the best teams in the state.

Q. How has sports prepared you for your future?

Helps with staying in shape and being healthy and not being lazy.

Q. Name a coach who has made a difference in your life and in what way? Ryan Vogel because he’s helped a lot with me being a better goalie every day and wanting to see me succeed in sports and do the best I can.

Q. What are your future goals? Become the best version of me and get my election certificate.

Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most? Giving my best in everything I’ve done including playing football and not having any regrets.

College notes

(Continued from Page 9A) of 2022 advice gleaned over five decades in baseball and in law.

Brandon Leasure of Casco, who graduated from Lake Region High School in 2021, completed his first year at St. Joseph’s College in Standish with a 3.96 grade point average. Brandon is enrolled in a four-year bachelor’s degree program.

Madelyn Nelson of Casco, a 2018 graduate of Lake Region High School, graduated from St. Joseph’s College in Standish on May 14 with a bachelor’s of science degree in Nursing.

Kaitlyn McNally of Raymond was among over 600 students who graduated from Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C. on Friday, May 6. Kaitlyn graduated summa cum laude with a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication. She was named to the Spring 2022 President’s List, which recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.

SNHU Winter 2022 Dean’s List The Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) in Manchester, N.H. congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2022 Dean’s List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 are named to the Dean’s List: Janessa Gaston of Harrison, Garth Thompson of Naples and Trevor Vandross of Raymond.

SNHU Winter President’s List The Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2022 President’s List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the President’s List: Kate Orr of Casco, Avalinda Stresky of Raymond, Jessica Collamati of Bridgton, Heather Brown of Waterford, Tyler Homer of Raymond and Shannon Hanson of Naples.

Profile: Aleah Warren

(Continued from Page 9A) am forced outside my comfort zones or any math-related class because it’s always been the most challenging.

How do you balance your class work and your extracurricular activities? I balance my time by having a schedule with goals, and pieces of paper with things to do.

This allows me to have certain slots of time where I work on school and then can relax.

What is the biggest challenge high school students face today? I think high schoolers struggle with comparison. Whether if it’s in the amount of course work, the difficulty of classes, extracurriculars, grades, and where, if you can and want, to go to college.

Who has inspired you educationally? My sister, Brianna, inspires me educationally. Growing up, I would see her juggling school and dance. She was not only able to pass in school but excel in everything she did academically and non-academically. Seeing where she is now and seeing the road she took and the road bumps she has had to overcome has inspired me to reach even if the goal seems far.

Continuations

Laker recaps

(Continued from Page 7A) Roberts (triple jump AND 800 meters). They teamed up with Leah and Sadie Plummer to win the 4x400 meter relay in a stout seasonal best time of 4:35.37. Each girl had a seasonal best or PR split in the race.

100 Meters: Hailey Brewer third, 14.24 200 Meters: Leah Plummer second, 29.63; Hailey Brewer third, 29.67 400 Meters: Leah Plummer third, 1:07.30; Campbell Johnson sixth, 1:10.51 800 Meters: Abigail Roberts first, 2;32.69; Sadie Plummer second, 2:40.40 High Jump: Campbell Johnson first, 5-0; Leah Plummer third, 4-8 Triple Jump: Abigail Roberts first, 30-5.5; Campbell Johnson second, 29-4.75 The Lakers were ahead of Sacopee Valley, Seacoast Christian, St. Dom’s and Fryeburg Academy.

Many Lakers earned two PRs in the meet. They were Sage Cormier, Campbell Johnson, Samantha Kilgore, Jonalisa King, Sadie Plummer, Lucian Bassett, Payton Owens, Ethan Kutella, and Calvin Kestner.

Having an even greater meet with three PRs were Alex Frietas, Bhavnish Tucker, Ezra Gronlund, and Jacob Gilmore.

Lake Region hosts the league championships this

Saturday, May 28. The meet starts at 9 a.m. and will entertain all until about 4 p.m.

Sixteen schools will battle for the league title and hundreds of individuals will also seek league titles in their events.

GIRLS’ TENNIS NYA 5, Lakers 0 #1 Singles: Kasey Johnson (LR) lost to Emily Robbins (NYA) 1-6, 1-6 #2 Singles: Michelle Macrelli (LR) lost to Sasha Schutz (NYA) 1-6, 1-6 #3 Singles: Kate Rose (LR) lost to Athena Gee (NYA) 3-6, 4-6 #1 Doubles: Ava Smith/ Jenna Jordan (LR) lost to Haley Hegarty/Celeste Merrill (NYA) 1-6, 3-6 #2 Doubles: Annie O’Connor/Alice O’Connor (LR) lost to Lauryn Casey/ Charlotte McLatchy (NYA) 3-6, 2-6 Yarmouth 5, Lakers 0 #1 Singles: Kasey Johnson (LR) lost to Hannalore Sandeklis (Y) 1-6, 1-6 #2 Singles: Michelle Macrelli (LR) lost to Lauren Dawes (Y) 2-6, 2-6 #3 Singles: Kate Rose (LR) lost to Margot Patch (Y) 2-6, 4-6 #1 Doubles: Ava Smith/ Sarah Solomon (LR) lost to Hanna Juarez-Lancin (Y) 4-6, 2-6 #2 Doubles: Alice O’Connor/Annie O’Connor (LR) lost to Jill Schlax/ Breanna Young (Y) Lakers 4, Oxford Hills 1

BATTLING TO WIN THE DRAW, Lake Region senior Abby Elsaesser.

(Rivet Photo) #1 Singles: Kasey Johnson (LR) def. Cora Pierce (OH) 6-0, 6-1 #2 Singles: Michelle Macrelli (LR) def. Anyah Fields (OH) 6-1, 7-6 (8) #3 Singles: Kate Rose (LR) def. Lidia Melanson (OH) 6-3, 6-1

#1 Doubles: Ava Smith/ Annie O’Connor (LR) def.

Milo Knowles/Sage Hoyt (OH) 6-3, 6-4 #2 Doubles: Lucia Schauenberg/Allison Baker (LR) lost to Madison Gordon/Evelyn LeCombe (OH) 1-6, 2-6

Bridgton Select Board notes (Continued from Page 6A) from Central Maine Power to the Naples town line were in the limited residential district. Brusini said the ordinance change would keep this area designated as a “commercial growth area,” which has been the intention of the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Plan.

“It is business friendly and town friendly,” said Brusini of the ordinance change.

“The code enforcement officer has worked with DEP to assure it is environmentally sound, and not doing anything damaging to the town.”

Contract agreement: Calling negotiation sessions “robust,” Town Manager Bob Peabody announced that the Police Department union had ratified a new three-year contract, which expires in June 2025.

Peabody thanks union representatives for making meetings “productive,” noting that while neither side agreed upon every aspect of the contract, the two groups found middle ground leading to acceptance.

“Negotiations is solving problems, how far we are willing to go and how far union is willing to go, if leave table somewhat unhappy it’s a good agreement,” Peabody said. Terms of the new con-

tract were unavailable at press time.

Taking on more: When Cathy Pinkham resigned as Health Officer, the town — by statute — had 30 days to fill the vacancy. They had a replacement in house — Code Enforcement Officer Brenda Day. Day had already completed required training, and seemed like the perfect candidate. The big question the Select Board had, “Do you have time?”

Day said, “Yes.” The CEO noted that most Health Officer calls are made to her office, since most folks “don’t know who to call.”

Selectman Paul Tworog wondered if there could be conflicts between Day’s role as CEO and HO, and ultimately cause some folks to not make a call in fear a visit could lead to a code violation.

Deputy Town Manager Georgiann Fleck read an opinion from Maine Municipal Association regarding that very question.

It outlined how some situations should be approached; but noted that it is perfectly acceptable for a CEO to also serve as Health Officer.

Day noted that during her training, she found several other CEOs were taking on the additional job.

Selectman Bob McHatton suggested the town proceed with Day wearing both hats, and if the workload proves to be too much, the matter could be revisited. The board voted 4-1 (Tworog opposed) for Day to be the Health Officer.

Too much info causes confusion: Sometimes, too much information leads to confusion. When the Select Board considered a handful of victualer licenses, confusion took over when a “cut and paste” of information clouded what officials were acting on.

The question started with a notation beside Mainly Melts to operate a food truck at 64 Portland Road.

The meeting packet showed a diagram of a Food Truck Park, being developed adjacent to the Morning Glory Diner on Portland Road.

Officials were told a building permit had already been issued for site development (see sketch), and the notation on the victualer license application was simply to provide more information.

Inadvertently, that same food truck info was attached to Elevation Sushi and Tacos, which Town Manager Bob Peabody learned from Town Clerk Laurie Chadbourne was a

“cut and paste” mistake.

Ultimately, the Select Board voted solely on the victualer licenses, in most cases they were simple renewals.

Select Board concerns: Selectman Paul Tworog asked if lawns would be repaired after local street pavings? Peabody said contractors were only supposed to work the edge of the town’s right of way. If there was random damage, the town wants to know what it is. “I haven’t had any of those calls,” Peabody said. Landowners are asked to contact the town office, give their name and property address and “we’ll take a look at it,” Peabody said.

Chairwoman Carmen Lone asked when street lines will be painted. Peabody said the goal is to have lines painted and crosswalks worked on before July 4.

Lone commended the work being done to create murals on Nulty and Depot Streets. “It’s very exciting.

They look much better than the pictures. Kudos to everyone involved,” she said.

“Outstanding!” said Selectman Fred Packard of the railroad mural being painted on the Ricky’s Diner wall on the Depot Street side.

(Continued from Page 1A) end up on the work list.

Other goals are related to the Shoreland Zone.

There will be “ordinance development around the passage of the law permitting restaurants to be marina dependent uses [and] working with Maine Department of Environmental Protection to create special local conditions for the shoreland zoning regulation in the Causeway overlay district,” Hawley said.

About four years ago, consultant Mike Morse presented the town with a study, showing options

that would allow businesses on the Causeway — in the shoreland zone — to increase the allowed uses by at least one use.

That is one of the items that Smith and the Ordinance Review Committee will be considering.

Another ordinance that will need to be drafted is in response to Augusta’s approval of the Housing Opportunity Law. “With the passage of LD2003, which is an act to increase housing opportunities in Maine, municipalities are now required to look at local ordinances

and make amendments that apply density requirements in accordance with the new law and must be in effect for July 1, 2023,” Hawley said.

“In any area where housing is allowed, municipalities will allow structures with up to two dwelling units per lot. Or up to four dwelling units if the development is serviced by public water and sewer,” he said.

“Municipalities cannot establish dimensional requirements that are greater than what is required for single-family housing,” he

said.

“The new law will not exempt subdivision requirements. It does not trump that,” he said.

A lot of municipalities are not in support of this, he said.

Chairman Jim Grattelo said he imagined The Town of Kennebunkport was one of those displeased with the new state law reducing the size of lots.

“I’ll just keep you updated as we move along,” Hawley said. “Just so you are aware it is something that we’ll have to work on in the next year.”

(Continued from Page 3A) section of the agenda.

“Currently, we have expended 82 percent of the municipal budget; and we should be at about 92 percent at this point of the year,” Hawley said.

This status is occurring slightly more than a month before the new fiscal year begins on July 1.

“We have received about 99 percent of our anticipated revenues.

Normally, we would not

be this far along, but the increased collections on the personal property taxes that we underestimated have contributed to that total,” he said.

“Taxes are showing we have collected 100 percent

of the $10.6 million but keep in mind that the sale of the tax-acquired property this year was significantly higher with the lien release of the parcels in Destinee Woods,” Hawley said.

Planner set sights on land, lakes

Business tax beefs up revenue

Opinion & Comment

May 26, 2022, The Bridgton News, Page 1B

In Ye Olden Times

by Michael Davis BHS Assistant Director

Free mail delivery comes to town

Howdy neighbor!

In this modern age of digital ordering and subscription services, it seems we are always getting packages and parcels in the mail. Electronics, home goods, furniture, even food; all can come by post nowadays, and on this account our local volume of postal material is certainly going up in volume, even while the art of letter writing continues its lapse into decline. I know something of these matters, for despite remaining an ardent letter writer — they’ll pry my airmail stamps from my cold dead fingers — I also remain in regular contact with a childhood friend of mine, who is now a postman in Vermont, and he tells me the situation there is much the same as it is in Maine.

Rural Deliverers, as he is, serve the outlying districts of a town or region, inner city carriers tend to dedicated routes in cities, substitutes fill in gaps, and on the whole, everyone works to ensure the mail arrives on time. As it happens, despite the old tradition that mail is not delivered on Sunday, which it still isn’t, Sunday is invariably a day when many letter carriers still are working, for the USPS contracts with Amazon to complete delivery on their parcels, which typically go out in droves on Sundays. This is because Amazon and many large distributors struggle most with the last few miles of delivery, and unlike them, the USPS is bound to deliver up any parcel entrusted to its care. Thus, the present arrangement has been established.

No other carrier is as well suited to the job, nor as reliable, as our local postmen; remember the old creed? Not snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night, etc.

But it was not always like this, and today we’ll be looking back on those days, to a story which ran in The Bridgton News of May 26, 1916, announcing “Bridgton Village to Have Free Mail Delivery.” Yes, it’s true, there were once days when the mail did not come free to your house; that only started in 1863 in cities throughout America, as a direct result of the crush of urgent Civil War letters coming home from the front. Before this date, all mail was held at the post office, a service which, as today, one needed to pay for in the form of a postbox. But the war changed things, and in the years afterwards, the government made a concerted effort to see cities adopt once a day free delivery, provided each city had enough citizens to make the service feasible. To ensure this was possible, and offset the added expense of paying daily deliverers, a city had to have either a population of 10,000 or receive $10,000 in gross postal receipts to qualify for the free home delivery program.

Now extremely rural areas, by 1896, began to be served

by Rural Mail Delivery — but that’s a different story and one which I’ll have to save for a later column. Eventually, by 1923, once a day free delivery was standardized across the nation, but in the years before this, including when it first came to Bridgton in 1916, small towns that adopted free delivery were very much experiments to be watched.

So, we turn now to the deliberations of the Post Office and Bridgton’s Centre Village Corporation. Enjoy!

“A representative of the Post Office Department was in Bridgton this week looking over the Village with the idea in mind of installing a free mail delivery within the limits MAIL, Page 2B

Letters Farewell to Pastor Fortier

To The Editor:

God speaks to us. God spoke through Pastor Seth.

When it was told to us that Pastor Seth was leaving, there was not a dry eye in the church. He gives totally of himself while giving the church guidance and spiritual direction. I will cherish all that you gave to us from your sermons (without looking from a note or cue card). Remember, it’s not who you are or what you’ve done. It’s what you’ve left behind. Pastor Seth has touched our lives, made them brighter and left a lot of great things behind.

Sue Parent Bridgton

We will miss Pastor Seth Fortier and his family, who will be leaving the United Methodist Church in Naples (June 19 is his last day) for another spiritual journey. He has touched our lives in so many ways. I, for one, was going through a personal concern when he arrived. He had the right verbiage to say as I held on tight to his spiritual in- To The Editor: sight and I made it through as It was no surprise really he eased my soul. Life has its that a shameless GOP Senate bumps and twists. Somehow, acquitted — not once, but

Obstruction

MEMORIALIZED — Stately headstones mark the resting place of some of Sebago’s founding families. (Photo

by Suzanne Richard)

Broad-winged Hawk, Part 2

We first noticed the Broad-winged Hawk early in May, perched on a tree limb on the far side of our yard. Over the next week, it visited several times a day, perching on one of the lower limbs of a tree, and then flying down to land on the lawn, presumably looking for things to eat. The Broadwinged Hawk’s diet consists mainly of small critters such as invertebrates, frogs, toads, and insects, and once we watched it pull up and eat a long stretchy earthworm. Unlike some other species of Hawks around here, this was not a hunter of birds.

Our neighborhood is mostly woods, and any time a Hawk flies through, or overhead, it is partially hidden by trees, or it flies through the open space so fast we have only a quick glimpse. About a week after the Hawk arrived here, though, we had a close-up look that we had not expected, or wanted.

On May 10, we were inside the house and heard a very loud thud. The Broad-winged Hawk had crashed against one of our upstairs windows. It must have been a glancing blow, because instead of falling to the ground the bird had landed on a flat roof several feet to the side of the window. It stood on the roof looking dazed, and supporting BROAD-WINGED hawk after its crash against a window.

Bird Watch

by Jean Preis BN Columnist

itself on its outstretched left wing. It stayed there just long enough for my husband to take a photo of it through another window. (In the photo, the apparent glare below the bird is the result of taking a photo through a window.)

Moments later, the Hawk had disappeared, but loud vocalizations from many little birds in the back yard announced something important was happening in a grove of trees slightly down the hill from the house. It sounded as if the Hawk had gone down there, but when I went outside to search with binoculars, I could not find it. About an hour later, we discovered it perched upright on a limb, across the road from our house. We could not detect any sign of injury, HAWK, Page 3B

Using early warning data for peace

By Trust Network Convenors Hate crimes and violence are rising across the United States and can no longer be ignored. Daily, we are inundated with news feeds full of everything from angry outbursts to vicious criminalities. Many of our cities are facing significant income inequalities, institutionalized racism, and deep distrust of policing bodies. This is manifesting, in part, in the spike in violence.

The great puzzle pieces are how do we address the divisions that are spurring the tensions, and can we create communities where people feel safe and respected?

What if we could see concerning developments related to organized hate crimes and violence and predict where they might occur? Going a step further, would an early warning system allow us to address the issues before they bubble and rise to ugliness, dividing communities?

At the TRUST Network, our mission is to prevent violent conflict and build community cohesion. This is a tall order, but we have seen evidence of success.

Our early work has been correlating hate-centered activity from multiple, respected sources to identify cities at risk: the Anti-Defamation League Center on Extremism, the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project, the Southern Poverty Law Center Hate Groups twice! — a twice impeached president whose crimes in the office made those of the former disgraced, self-resigned before impeachment crook Richard Nixon pale in comparison. He and his crooked VP “bagman” Spiro Agnew (both resigned their offices)

PEACEFULLY GRAZING in a Lovell field with the White Mountains as a backdrop. (Photo by Pam Ward)

were held accountable — or inevitably would have been — by their own party had they not voluntarily resigned. We’re talking indictments and jail time, which by my reckoning is what insurrectionists like John Brown at Harper’s Ferry received for attempting to violently overthrow the government of the Republic. I’m sorry, almost forgot — he was hanged.

Fast forward to last week’s hypocrisy and GOP gridlock if you will: “The Hill” — “Senate Republicans vow to Kill domestic terrorism bill in Senate.” A bill to combat domestic terrorist hate crimes already passed in the House — sole GOP “aye” Jan. 6 commission member Adam Kissinger. Can’t have that.

Jeezum, might interfere with our Second Amendment rights were white supremacists and those diagnosed mentally ill to be chastised for shooting up synagogues and black churches and shopping places.

“The Hill” — “Baby formula bill faces rocky terrain in Senate.” A highly politicized — by the fickle GOP — bill already passed in the House intended to expedite getting the dearth of baby milk formu-

monitoring, and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program’s Hate Crime Statistics Data Collection.

Because the different datasets measure a variety of events ranging from hate crimes, to protests, to extremist activity, with a multitude of time sets, there is no true way to predict the next location of an uprising or rank cities in order of prominence. However, we can see patterns that tell a story and use that information to bolster communities in need with the right resources.

From the data, the TRUST Network has narrowed in on 10 U.S. cities that are likely to experience political and election violence: Chicago, Il; New York, N.Y.; Columbus OH; Houston, Tex.; Los Angeles, CA; Las EARLY WARNING, Page 3B la on the shelves to America’s mothers and infants not breastfeeding and in dire need of it.

The bill would beef-up necessary inspections and inspectors needed to assure that product sourced in this emergency climate is safe for infants. Can’t have that; Biden might score points in the mid-terms so let ’em be malnourished. This affects not just women of little or no means on the WIC program, but women of more than adequate means, all of whom are dependent on these products manufactured by monopolies hamstrung — turns out — by supply-chain issues.

The “Let’s go Brandon” president expeditiously invoked the Defense Production Act to have needed supplies flown in from German producers by National Guardsmen, but is nonetheless relentlessly vilified by FOX News propagandists. Little radical, ya think?

Add the 11 Senate “nays” to an emergency funding bill for Ukraine’s survival supported by Mitch McConnell and Susan Collins, but initially blocked from the floor by wannabee doctor Senator Rand Paul. Go figure where the Grand Old Party is at and whom they really represent,

cause it sure as hell ain’t us.

Jon St. Laurent North Bridgton

Do the right thing

To The Editor:

Picking up the ashes of my dad’s dog this week, I was told something I found to be quite disturbing. We use Gary Smith of Benson Brook Pet Cremations in Parsonsfield.

While chatting, he told us that six months ago on his rural, off the path, back woods, dirt road that you couldn’t possibly be on by accident, his beloved Dogue de Bordeaux was struck by a car. The person only stopped long enough to pick up their car parts. The dog was left to be found. Gary said he wanted to post a reward for information regarding the person responsible, but he didn’t, and perhaps feels too much time has passed to bother.

To treat a man this way, who pours his heart out to others and their animals during a devastating time, is disgusting, to say the least. As an animal lover, I can say with no

LETTERS, Page 3B

Opinions

Page 2B, The Bridgton News, May 26, 2022

Free mail delivery comes to town

(Continued from Page 1B) of the Centre Village Corporation. There are certain civic improvements which the department insists upon before this service can be installed, such as sidewalks, lights and numbers on the houses. Bridgton meets all these requirements with the exception of the houses being numbered. It is found upon looking over the village that a good many of GREAT TURNOUT for last week’s Gallery 302 Art Reception for exhibiting artists and Guest Artist Catherine Worthington. For all the happenings at the Bridgton gallery, go to the website, www. gallery302.com

the houses already have numbers on them, but there are a great many of them which do not.

The representative of the Department met with the assessors of the corporation and such few others who could be hastily got together in the selectmen’s office of the Town House, Monday evening. He explained the service which would probably be granted if the Corporation would co-operate with the department and assured those who were there that if he could have definite assurance that the matter of numbering the houses could be attended to, such a service could be installed here probably by the first of July.

The assessors, while they felt that the village would readily meet this requirement, had no authority to act upon the matter, but it was thought best to call a special meeting of the corporation and place this matter before the voters. Accordingly, a petition was drawn up, directed to the clerk and the meeting has been called for Wednesday evening, May 31. There are numbers scattered through the town on many of the houses and it is thought that it will be a very simple matter to go through the village and fill in the gaps.”

Till next time!

Roger or Rodgers? In my last column regarding the mystery of Martha’s headstone, I referred to “Roger Brook” using the traditional spelling. On some modern maps, and on most GPS systems, this brook appears spelled with a “D” as “Rodger.” So far as we can tell, from references in local documents and The News archive, this spelling began to be used by some in Bridgton in the 1960s, and seems to have become prevalent by the 1990s.

However, the earlier spelling of Roger is attested in the early 20th century and is that version in use in the 19th century, when the brook was named for the Roger family.

Deed research in North Bridgton will still at times turn up boundary references to the “old Sarah Roger Lot” which was settled near the village in the early 1800s. While we have not previously devoted much research to this, the original spelling appears as Roger without the D, after the family, and accordingly that is the spelling I elected to use in the column. I must

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also note that you will sometimes find maps which call this Allen Brook, after the stonecutter’s family from the last column. I actually had a line explaining the Rodger vs Roger change in the first draft, but out of concerns for space, it was cut. I was happy to see, however, that several of our readers did not miss this detail, and wrote in with curiosity about my spelling. I don’t think this little column will be enough cause to change the now prevalent name used by large mapping companies, but as far as local efforts are concerned, it will always be Roger Brook to me. Thanks!

Using early warning data for peace (Continued from Page 1B) Vegas, Nev.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Seattle, Wash.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; and Portland, Ore. Washington, D.C. also has one of the highest potentials for political violence, particularly given the concentration of protests and the January 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Using this information, we work with a network of local and national partners to develop innovative earlywarning and intervention strategies. Specifically, we are pro-actively connecting community mediation centers around the country with other community organizations and law enforcement to share information about potential threats locally, evading acts of violence nationally whenever feasible.

We know this early warning approach makes a positive difference. In the past year and a half, the TRUST network local convening centers have collaborated with the Detroit Police to de-escalate violence during a protest and helped restore trust between the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department and community. Most recently, the TRUST network monitored the People’s Convoy, keeping our local convening centers and national stakeholders aware of reports of potential unrest and encouraging them to respond by listening and supporting the truckers’ right to protest. We are currently monitoring the impact of the Supreme Court draft opinion on Roe V. Wade and urging a similar constructive response.

The TRUST Network is a facilitator that ensures accurate information and the opportunity to facilitate community peace.

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This week’s puzzle theme:

Weather 101

ACROSS 1. Found in Pandora’s box 5. Kind of trip 8. Toothy freshwater fish 12. Medieval headdress 13. Ne on periodic table 14. Golfer’s weapons 15. Biblical twin 16. Russian river or Russian mountains 17. Understand (2 words) 18. *Moisture in the air 20. Law school test acronym 21. Layers in plywood 22. Trigonometry abbr.

23. Uses a laser 25. Squawked or crabbed 29. Bitty 30. Two dots above a letter 33. Jasmine of “Aladdin,” e.g.

34. Forbidden, in Islam 36. Bruin legend Bobby 37. Lays in peace 38. “Metamorphoses” poet 39. Charge with crime 41. “For ____ a jolly...”

42. Easily irritated 44. *No clouds 46. Gremlin or pixie 47. *Check the weather before hitting this hiking path 49. Speech defect 51. *Cloudy

54. Classic TV’s Mrs. Brady 55. Same as island 56. “Cheers” regular 58. Elephant poacher’s ware 59. Pb on periodic table 60. *The first sign of rain?

61. Declare untrue 62. Pig’s digs 63. MacFarlane or Rogen DOWN 1. *Road hazard 2. Eyelid hair 3. Oahu shindig 4. Assumes bad posture 5. Chill-inducing 6. Bearded ruminants 7. Unrivaled 8. *Barometer reading 9. Tiny bit 10. Purl partner 11. Three ahead of PST 13. Certain beachgoers’ philosophy 14. *Cold weather is needed for this meltable home 19. Part of small intestine 22. Cathode-ray tube 23. Hit the road 24. Falcon’s home 25. Mentor or expert 26. The Obamas’ daughter 27. Bruce Lee’s “____ the Dragon”

28. Treat without respect 29. Wallop 31. Scottish lake 32. *Rainbow shape 35. *Weather warning 37. Archeologist’s find 39. Venom source 40. Filled with dread

43. State indirectly 45. African antelopes 47. Living room centerpiece? (2 words) 48. 4 x 4 race 49. Cleanse 50. #14 Across, sing.

51. They don’t mix with

water 52. Sight for what eyes?

53. Between walk and canter

54. El ____ of medieval Spain 57. *Knot alternative, acr.

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Opinions Independent Thought

Broad-winged Hawk, Part 2

(Continued from Page 1B) and when we consulted our local wild bird rehabilitator. She thought that since the Hawk was able to fly it might not have been seriously injured. We worried when we did not see the Hawk again, but three days later we noticed a Broad-winged Hawk perched on a limb in our yard, and hoped it was the same bird.

The problem of birds colliding with windows is a serious one. According to Maine Audubon Society’s Doug Hitchcox, writing in his Ask column in Maine Sunday Telegram, April 18, 2021, the greatest cause of bird deaths related to human activity is predation by feral and domestic cats, but the second major cause is collision with glass windows. At least 599 million birds die annually in the United States from window hits. If there is more light outside a building than inside, a window mirrors the outdoor surroundings of vegetation or sky, and a bird thinks it can fly through. The opposite effect occurs if it is lighter inside a building than outside. Then, the glass is completely invisible. A bird does not see it, and flies into it. Most birds that hit a window die immediately from impact, or get stunned, fall, and are picked up by a predator.

There is no single solution to this problem, but there are steps we can take to make glass windows safer for birds.

One solution is to install screens, or to cover the outside of windows with something that breaks up the reflection. Any barrier placed outside the glass that makes a window more visible, or prevents a bird from directly hitting the glass, may improve the bird’s safety. More information is available through Maine Audubon Society’s BirdSafe Project www. maineaudubon.org/advocacy/birdsafe and the American Bird Conservancy www.abcbirds.org.

by Rev. Robert Plaisted Guest Columnist

Our own rich fools

During the halcyon years of Reagan/Thatcher “conservative” economics, a snarky jibe circulated among the Wall Street wizards. It went like this: “He who dies with the most toys, wins!” My response was: “Guess again, fellas. He who dies with the most toys, dies!”

Twenty centuries before today’s Stock Market gamblers were born, Jesus told his Parable of the Rich Fool. That text, Luke 12:13-21, is too long to quote, but here’s a brief summary, phrased in my best slangy, colloquial English. A rich dude reaped a record harvest on his subsidized corporate farm, so he decided to tear down his aged warehouses and build spiffy new ones. He thought, “You have plenty set aside for the future. Eat, drink and be merry!” But God interrupted, to say, “Fool, you won’t live to see another sunrise. Who will get all your loot now?”

No matter how many ages slip past, fools just keep doing the same foolish stuff, expecting to get better results. When they die, the next generation dusts off their folly, slaps on a new coat of paint, and trots it out to become “the next big thing.” And again, God says, “Fools! Who’s going to inherit all your foolish bric-a-brack?”

America has an abundance of rich fools today. People who remember the Great Recession of 2007-09 may remember the name Richard Fuld. He was the financial whiz kid at the helm

Using early warning data

(Continued from Page 2B) In today’s tense climate, any type of violence is possible in all of our cities — from politically motivated hate crimes, to violent protests, to terror plots, particularly in the runup to the midterm elections.

But we cannot expect law enforcement, state or federal government entities to do all the work. The community must step up.

We have seen this can happen when we put early warning data to good use in organizing communities to engage in dialogue and do the foundational work needed to build social cohesion. We see an opportunity to train and activate local civil society actors to proactively address the violence and hate in their communi-

ties. Whether it’s through a local church, community group, or civic association, communities armed with information and resources can thrive and interrupt the cycle of violence, creating communities of peace where people feel safe and respected. Join us!

The Trust Network convenors: Madhawa “Mads” Palihapitiya, Head of CPDD at UMass Boston, D.G. Mawn, President, National Association for Community Mediation, Prabha Sankaranarayan, CEO, Mediators Beyond Borders International, Amos Izerimana and Damon Nailer-Kitril, TRUST Network Managers. Learn more at www.thetrustnetwork.net

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doubt it takes someone with extremely low moral character, to knowingly hit a pet in the road and keep driving.

For shame. Seeing a man who deals with the death of many different creatures on a daily basis remove his glasses and wipe tears away because this person couldn’t even stop and give him the decency of an explanation was downright sad.

I don’t live in Parsonsfield, but I do live in a small Maine town, and word gets around fast. Somebody knows what happened. Somebody should say something to Gary. An apology, I believe, would go a long way for someone who is obviously still grieving this unnecessary situation, yet is still bending over backwards to help others in their time of mourning a beloved pet.

Do the right thing, lest we lose people who provide such great services to the community. You know where he lives.

Samantha Scadding Lovell

Schools, CRT, & SEL

To The Editor:

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The lovely wife of a Sebago School Committee member seems to think that the introduction of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into the school is a conspiracy theory. Unfortunately, wishful thinking about conspiracies doesn’t alter the facts.

Apparently, the CRT deniers think that CRT will come in a nice, pretty box with instructions. CRT is much more insidious; it comes creeping into SEL programs, among others. CRT sees race as the driving force in all things, historical and current. Apparently, they don’t see that CRT is an oxymoron (using racism to eliminate racism).

SEL is the product of behavioral theorists, channeling our children into predetermined behavior. In layman’s terms, they are radically shaping children’s minds without parental permission. This clashes with the American belief that God gave children to parents not to government agencies.

One has to ask how good people can do this to children?

I think that one would have to feel that the parents are not as capable as the educational establishment in providing for the emotional needs of their children. The problem with this attitude is that inevitably most if not all of the children will be conflicted when what he or she is taught in school clashes with what he or she is taught at home. My understanding is that when this is happens, the school will provide counseling to the child in order to solve a problem that the school created in the first place. Isn’t that a bit like starting a fire and then helping the firemen put out the fire?

Whether you are pro, con, or don’t know, come to the

May 26, 2022, The Bridgton News, Page 3B of the good ship Lehman Brothers, when it capsized and went belly up, touching off the Wall Street crash. As the story goes, a financial analyst brought him bad news. She had analyzed their prized algorithm, and it didn’t work. Fuld screamed, “It has to work! We have eight trillion dollars that depend on it!”

“Sorry,” she answered. “Those eight trillion dollars might be worth eight cents, for all we know.” Soon after, Lehman’s employees started cleaning out their desks.

Consider also the crypto currency craze. When I began writing Independent Thought last summer, I intended to write one column titled, “Bitcoin: Much Ado About Nothing.” I never wrote it. As I watched how many obsessed, greedy people were spending vast amounts of real money to buy nothing tangible, I realized I couldn’t write anything sensible about something so foolish. As you may know, the current “value” of crypto has declined to less than half what it was a few weeks ago. Fools! Who will get your big houses and fancy cars now?

Then, let’s not forget our beloved fossil fuel oligarchs, who continue investing huge sums of money into digging up and burning coal, oil and natural gas — the subterranean garbage dump from Earth’s Carboniferous Period. They’re like Jesus’ original rich fool. They’ve convinced themselves that they’re clever enough to outsmart nature. To a man (and they’re almost all men), they believe they can keep selling carbon products to fuel “economic growth,” while never bothering to list on their balance sheets the long-term cost to Earth’s environment.

But someday soon, Earth will say to them, “Fools! Your polluted, fossil-fueled paradise has run out of time. It won’t survive to see the sun rise on another decade. What will become of all the money you sank into those stranded carbon deposits that you never can dig up and burn?”

Jesus said, “A foolish man built his house on sand. The rains fell; the floods rose; the wind blew and beat on that house, and it collapsed with a terrible crash” (Matthew 7:2627). All over the real world in 2022, torrential rains trigger FOOLS, Page 10B Great Sebago School Board Candidate Debate, Saturday, June 4 at 3 p.m. and hear the candidates speak to these important issues.

Jock MacGregor Chairman Sebago School Board Debate Committee PS: Note to Anne McMahon, is the difference between a board and a committee more than semantics?

Taxpayer Alert V

To The Editor:

(Harrison) Article 27 reads “Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate $306,054.00 for a full-time Fire Chief and 2 Per Diem FF/EMT to enable Fire and EMS coverage seven days a week.”

The final Article (28) is a question to see if voters wish to continue to vote on Town Meeting articles by secret ballot. In the past, we have had an in-person meeting and allowed open debate. At those in person town meetings, only about 50 voters attended. There was some concern that very few voters decided the budget. Also, it was expressed that there was no secret ballot, everyone could observe how others cast their vote. COVID also played a part in the move to a secret ballot. By moving to a secret ballot many more voters participated.

Recently, I moderated the Casco Town Meeting. It was an open meeting (outside due to COVID) and well attended.

For the first time, they were able to maintain a secret ballot vote. Residents cast their ballot using a handheld remote device, which allowed them to discretely vote “yes” or “no.”

The tally was received almost immediately.

Should Article 28 be defeated, the Town would go back to an open meeting, and we could use these electronic devices to protect a secret ballot vote.

In Taxpayer Alert I-V, I have tried to be informative and give Harrison voters time to consider the many requests found in the warrant. In Taxpayer Alert VI, I will point out what I believe are highly questionable budget requests.

Unfortunately, at the budget hearing this year, few folks attended and there was little debate on the warrant articles.

Richard Sykes, Harrison

Pass the Act

To The Editor:

Republicans and Democrats should be able to agree that no president, regardless of party, should be able to obstruct and undermine the will of the American people or exploit weaknesses in our political system for personal gain.

That’s where the Protecting Our Democracy Act comes in.

If passed, it would prevent future abuse of presidential power and corruption, increase transparency, and ensure presidents of either party can be held accountable.

Strengthening the guardrails on presidential power is

just common sense. If the average person used their office for personal gain, they’d go to jail. If the average person could pardon themselves, there would be no rule of law.

No president should be above the law. That’s why I’m urging Congress to pass the Protecting Our Democracy Act. We must prevent future presidents of any party from abusing the power of their office.

Pamela Wood Raymond

Show the evidence

To The Editor:

I see Mr. St. Laurent is back from Florida with his agita recharged and ready to go, informing us in rapid fire fashion that six Supreme Court justices are corrupt and arbitrary, bent on establishing a “theocracy” and ignoring the Constitution.

Whew!

Interestingly, he simply makes that incendiary statement with no foundation and zero elaboration. So much for due process, and the recognition that someone accused of criminal conduct is presumed innocent, and must be proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. In this particular case, that’s going to be hard to do since he provides zero evidence to back his corruption charges, and which any reasonable person knows is patently absurd.

The same fatal weakness applies to his theocracy charge — no foundation, elaboration or evidence. If by chance down the road this turns out to be true, there may be a silver lining in the Rev may go back to work and cease being a pundit.

His final charge? Six sitting Supreme Court judges, whose job and expertise is interpreting our Constitution, not only ignoring but blatantly ignoring that document! Wow! Six… all at once (if you’ll pardon the expression) now that’s jailbreak!

We are indeed fortunate Mr. StL’s knowledge of the Constitution is so superior to these scurrilous justices that he was able to pick this up immediately.

For the rest of the folks, that Mr. StL is trying agitate, take a deep breath. If the decision is ultimately what is being proposed, abortion is not outlawed. A judicial fiat is being removed that will allow the people of the various states to democratically express their wishes on this matter. Hasn’t the left been screaming for years about threats to democracy? Well, here it is. You got what you asked for.

Don Vose Naples

Pay-Per-Bag is a tax

To The Editor:

Why vote “no” for Pay Per Bag even though it has been voted down before? We are told that now is the time to put in a regressive tax that hurts young families and the elder-

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Views from Augusta

Giving Working Families What They Need

Maine’s current and its future workforce depend on accessible, affordable childcare. Not only do working parents need a safe place to send their kids during the day, but research shows that successful early care and early education programs can boost academic outcomes and even high school graduation rates.

As you know, I am the proud grandmother of five young

Dr. Stephan L. Hatch A celebration of life for Dr. Stephan L. Hatch is planned for Saturday, June 18 at 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 33 South High Street, Bridgton. Masks are required per the church and seating is limited to 100 guests in the sanctuary. Extra seating will be available in the annex, which is in the basement.

The service will also be live streamed. Immediately following, the family invites you to join them at Tarry A While Resort, 17 Tarry A While Road, Bridgton for a reception. Please RSVP for the reception to tnmhatch@gmail.com with the number in your party so we can plan for appetizers and seating.

adults and small children here in Maine. I understand the great need for quality early childcare.

To increase access to affordable childcare, my administration is investing $25 million in federal funds through my Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, as approved by the Legislature, to help renovate, expand, and build new child care facilities and expand early childhood education programs.

Earlier this year, I visited a former call center in my hometown of Farmington, a call center that is being renovated and turned into the Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Childhood Education Center. Using some of the funds from my Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, the University of Maine at Farmington is creating at least 20 slots for high-quality infant and toddler care at the new Center. That means at least twenty families living in western Maine will have reliable child care for their kids that they didn’t have before.

Ensuring our early childhood educators and childcare pro-

NORTH WATERFORD — Marjorie “Marge” (Cooney) Nihan, 90, of North Waterford, died peacefully in her home on Friday May 20, 2022.

Marge was born in Lynn, Mass., on September 15, 1931, the daughter of Loring and Hazel (Dennis) Cooney. She was educated in Lynn schools and graduated from Lynn English High School, class of 1949, where she met her soulmate and life partner, John “Jack” Nihan. Married in 1954, Marge and Jack raised their family in Lynn and shared 55 joyful years together.

After raising her children, Marge received her degree from Salem State College and taught in Lynn public schools for 15 years. Following her teaching career, she and Jack retired to their beloved house on Papoose Pond in Maine. Marge was an avid sports fan, especially of the Red Sox. She was very active in the lives of her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. She enjoyed putting her incredible knitting skills to good use for new family arrivals, as well as providing donations for children in need.

Marge was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she was a sacristan and an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. She was also a proud member of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Retired Teachers Association.

Marge was the cherished mother of nine children. She is survived by Paul Nihan and his wife, Patricia of Peabody, Mass., Mark Nihan of Peabody, Mass., Diane Suslak and her husband, Tom of Haverhill, Mass., Michael Nihan of Wilmington, Mass., Joann Nihan-Teed and her husband, Howard of Boxford, Mass., John R. Nihan of Haverhill, Mass., Katherine Holmes and her husband, Edward of North Andover, Mass., and Christopher Nihan of Andover, Mass.

Marge was predeceased by her devoted husband John C. Nihan, daughter Donna M. Nihan, and two brothers William and Francis Cooney. She will be dearly missed by her eighteen grandchildren and 10 plus great-grandchildren. Marge also leaves behind a dear friend, Roberta “Bobbie” Cardone of Harrison, with whom she shared a fervent passion for the Catholic faith and Jeopardy.

Nana was truly a blessing in the lives of those she touched.

Her family is comforted knowing she is at peace, sharing a fond reunion with those she loved in the arms of our Lord.

Please join us in celebrating her life. Visitation hours will be held at Chandler Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton on the evening of Wednesday June 1, from 4-7 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bridgton on Thursday June 2 at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the Harrison Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the St. Joseph’s Food Pantry in Bridgton, ME. To make an online condolence please visit www.chandlerfunerals.com

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viders have the physical space they need is certainly essential.

We also have to invest in the people who provide such important care for our kids.

To attract and retain people to work in this valuable profession, last month I also signed into law a supplemental budget.

A bipartisan budget that will deliver $200 monthly stipends to more than 7,000 child care workers across Maine, continuing the stipends that we began last year with federal funds.

Earlier this week, I toured the Creative Explorations FAMILIES, Page 10B

George and Theresa Murphy

HARRISON — Fred Nichols passed away on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. A remembrance will be held at his home at 129 Carsley Road in Harrison on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Come as you are. A dooryard barbeque will be held in his honor.

1931-2022

Governor of Maine

Obituaries

Fred Nichols Marjorie “Marge” Nihan

by Janet Mills

Shirley L. Davis

Memorial Service A memorial mass will take place at St. Joseph church of both George and Theresa, on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 10 a.m., and burial will follow in the High Street Cemetery.

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Carol L. Kezar NORTH BERWICK — Carol L. Kezar, 87, of North Berwick, died May 21 at Hyder House Hospice in Dover, N.H. She was born in Bridgton on January 8, 1935, the daughter of Linwood and Lydia (Libby) Wyman.

At the age of 13 she moved with her family to North Berwick, where she remained for the rest of her life.

There she met Charles “Skip” Kezar, and at the age of 16 (Skip 19) and married in 1951. They enjoyed the blessing of 71 years of marriage, making the neighborhood of High Street/Lebanon Road their home. She and Skip would enjoy long car rides to places all over New England, all day long, taking in all the beauty of God’s creation. One of their favorite destinations was Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where they found rest in the quiet pace of a simpler lifestyle. They also enjoyed the many shows in Branson, Mo., and other trips with friends and family members.

Home was the center of Carol’s life. She always had the heart of a nurturing mother. The Lord gave her and Skip three children: James (Jim), Elaine (Lanie), and Timothy (Tim). That family blossomed to six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

In addition to caring for loved ones at home, you would find Carol caring for others through her many friends and extended family. She became a “nanny” to nieces, nephews, and their children. She always wanted to make sure needs were met whether it was a good meal, clothing, or watching the children so others could have a break. Her one job outside the home was serving for many years as a crossing guard at the corner of Routes 4 and 9.

Even in this, she served well, protecting school children as they made their way to school.

Carol was an outstanding cook, serving her family and extended church community with plates of food. Anyone who had the good fortune to taste one of her legendary cream puff pastry desserts immediately asked for more.

Early in her life she decided to follow Jesus — her Savior.

His presence in her life made her who she was. She served in every church where she was a member. Singing in choirs, working with the children in Sunday school and Vacation Bible School, and even serving on a mission trip to Caribou, Maine. Her goal was to live like a Christian and in so doing point others to the One who can forgive and ensure eternal life in Heaven.

She was predeceased by her sisters, Gertrude Knight and Dorothy Ridlon, brother Donald Wyman and their spouses. Carol is survived by her husband Charles “Skip” Kezar; sons, James Kezar and wife Deborah, Timothy and wife Wanda, all of North Berwick; daughter, Elaine Lajoie and husband Dana of Berwick. Grandchildren Andrew, Candace, Jamie, Jennifer, Daniel and Anna. Great-grandchildren Alexander, Cody, Chase, Olivia, Savannah, Mackenzie, Brayden, and Camden. Brothers William Wyman of North Berwick, and Kenneth Wyman of Wells, and sister Sherry Johnson of North Berwick as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held Wednesday, May 25 from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Johnson Funeral Home, 26 Market Street, North Berwick. A funeral will be held Thursday at 10 a.m., at New Covenant Baptist Church, 285 Maple Street, North Berwick. A private interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Covenant Baptist Church (Camp Kickoff fund) PO Box 288, North Berwick, ME 03906. Arrangements are entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home in North Berwick. Memories, pictures and condolences may be shared on her page at www.JohnsonFuneralHomeME.com

HARRISON — Shirley Libby Davis, 99, died at home on May 20, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 28, 1923 in Westbrook, to Merle and Effie Libby. She attended grade school and most of high school in Westbrook, but she spent her last year of high school at Buxton High School, graduating in 1942.

She was always interested in fashion and art and wanted to go to New York City (the fashion capital of the world) for college after high school. It was during the war, however, and her parents were nervous about letting her go so far away. So, she attended the Portland School of Art for a year. Her parents finally relented, and they let her enroll at Pratt Institute in NYC where she obtained her degree in Fashion Design. She then worked at several jobs in New York and Boston but decided, after a few years, that she wanted to return to Maine. She was working in Portland in the year 1948 during which she was introduced to her sister-in-law’s cousin, Richard Davis, from Harrison. There was an instantaneous attraction, and they were married on October 1, 1949.

Dick and Shirley spent the first two years of their married life living in special housing for WWII married ex-servicemen at the University of Maine at Orono, where Dick was finishing up his engineering degree. Upon graduation, he was offered a job in upstate New York with Alcoa. The move was the first of many during Dick’s engineering career. They spent the last 20 years of Dick’s career in Middleburgh, N.Y. Whether they lived in a place for two years or twenty, Shirley bloomed where she was planted (as the saying goes).

She put her art career on the back burner while she concentrated on raising her family of four children. She involved herself in her children’s activities and spent most of her life volunteering with civic organizations — the Girl Scouts, League of Women Voters, 20th Century Club, and the Harrison Planning Board, to name just a few. Her faith was extremely important to her, and she was always heavily involved with her church. It was evident to all who knew and loved her that she had a huge empathetic heart and always put others needs above her own.

In her later years, she was able to devote more time to her passion of painting watercolors. She was a very gifted artist, winning several blue ribbons at various juried exhibitions. Although she recently had to give up painting and many of the things she loved due to her poor eyesight and other physical limitations, she faced each challenge with grace and dignity. Age was always a number to her and she was doing chair yoga up until age 98.

Shirley was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Richard H. Davis, her parents, and two of her siblings: Arthur Benjamin “Ben” Libby, and Esther Surber. She is survived by her brother Merle Howard Libby (wife Dottie) of Buxton; her daughter Katherine Cornell (husband Brian Cornell) of Hudson, N.H.; her sons: Averill Davis (wife Christine) of Harrison, Daniel Davis (wife Wendy) of North Platte, Neb., and Randolph Davis (wife Beth) of South Glens Falls, N.Y.; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life service will be held outside at the Greenwood Manor Inn in Harrison (52 Tolman Road), on June 18, at 11 a.m., with a reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the United Parish Congregational Church of Harrison, P.O. Box 95, Harrison ME 04040, or to Doctors Without Borders USA, P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030. Arrangements are in the care of Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road in Casco. Condolences and tributes may be shared at www. hallfuneralhome.net.

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ly with inflation the highest it’s been in years.

The town doesn’t know how much money they need, but let’s get our foot in the door and we can figure it out later.

My oldest son was paying $75 for a sticker and $10 for five 30-pound bags. With five children, they use all five bags each week, but now his town has decided to charge more for the bags.

Why should we, the residents, be stuck with this tax all year round while people are struggling to get by? Why not have resident and non-resident transfer stickers like we have with fishing and hunting licenses. If you go to the ocean and you don’t have a resident permit, you will pay a lot to park.

One of the selectmen claimed if they dump on your property because they won’t or can’t pay this tax, the po-

lice will get the name and address out of the bag. If there is none, will they take fingerprints or use DNA? I think not, and what if it is tires or a stove?

No one talks about helping the landowner dispose of it; not everyone is young and has a truck. I remember when the town would come and take it.

I can remember being here in the fifties. Bridgton was not

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a pretty town. It was a mill town where people worked at hard labor and the wealthy dropped their kids off at summer camp and went on vacation elsewhere.

If you think non-residents will be turned off by fees, bring back the days when there was dumping beside the road, fields, streams and trails. Not only will the non-residents be

gone, but so will property values. I have not even mentioned the harm to the environment.

Pay Per Bag should not be a cash cow for town projects.

Instead of beating the drum for the same idea, think out of the box for new ideas and think of the long-term effects on the town and the citizens.

Bob Mawhinney Bridgton

Water trickles down.

Money doesn’t.

Jon Chappell Bridgton

Water trickles down.

Money doesn’t.

Jon Chappell Bridgton

Calendar of Events

Wednesday, May 25 and Thursday, May 26 Lake Region District Art Show, featuring K-12 student art, Lake Region High School gym, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free admission.

Thursday, May 26 to June 1 Bellepoque is a cultural event in Bridgton, organized and curated by Lights Out Gallery in collaboration with the Bridgton Arts and Culture Committee, All Roads Hub Community Center, Factor Fine Art. The show will open at the All Roads Hub (4 Nulty Street) community center today from 4 to 8 p.m. The show and all events will be open to the public at no cost and will operate among other events in Bridgton over Memorial Day weekend.

Saturday, May 28 Yard Sale. The First Congregational Church of Bridgton, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Rain or shine in the Red Barn at 426 Highland Road in Bridgton. Higherend items include a mahogany Governor Winthrop secretary desk with bookcase; Hepplewhite-style bowfront, mahogany, spade-footed sideboard; Hepplewhite-style mahogany dining table together with five side chairs and one armchair; bedframes.

Church breakfast. The United Parish Congregational Church of Harrison & North Bridgton (77 Main Street in Harrison) Buffet Breakfast 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. No set fee for the breakfast, but donations are welcome. COVID guidelines will be followed.

Masons’ breakfast. 920

Knights Hill Road in Lovell 7 to 9 a.m. Cost is $10 per person, while children under 5 years of age are free.

St. Joseph Women’s Guild is having their Annual Spring Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the church hall, South High Street, Bridgton. There will be a variety of plants, delicious baked goods, gently used clothing for all ages in the Boutique Section and special finds in the White Elephant display.

Chocorua Lake Conservancy Wildflower Wander, 9 to 11 a.m., Charlotte C. Browne Woods, Washington Hill Road, Chocorua, N.H. Join us as we hunt for some of spring’s earliest wildflowers, the “ephemeral” treasures that sprout and flower early in the spring before leaves in the forest canopy block sunlight. More info: www.chocorualake.org. Space is limited; please register in advance at bit.ly/CLC-wildflower22.

Sunday, May 29 St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 42 Sweden Road, Bridgton, Sunday Service at 10 a.m. All are welcome!

The Lott Quartet, 7 p.m. at the Denmark Arts Center.

Tickets are $15 general admission. Order online at www. denmarkarts.org/events.

Monday, May 30 Sixth annual Memorial Day free cruise for veterans and active military personnel will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m., rain or shine on the Songo River Queen II. Veterans or active duty service men or women and their immediate family board for free. Please inquire,

in advance, if additional guests are desired. Advance reservations are highly recommended.

Secure your seat(s) as follows: Search on the web for “Naples Maine Lions Club” and click on Vet Cruise tab; in person or call the Naples Public Library at 207-693-6841; in person or call the Naples American Legion Post #155 at 207-6936285. For more information or to make a reservation call: Rolanda Leary at 207-6277117 or Dave Gerrish, Event Coordinator, at 207-693-6854 or e-mail atozdave@yahoo. com Wednesday, June 1 Monthly suppers at the Caswell Conservancy Center (42 Main Street, Harrison) will resume at 6 p.m. The June supper will be spaghetti, homemade sauce from locally grown tomatoes, meatballs, Italian bread, salad and dessert. Beverage included. Cost is $12 per person.

Take-out available with pick up at 5:30 p.m. Reservations required at (850) 501-2709 or (207) 452-4001.

Thursday, June 2 Mountain Top Music Center Adult Singers will perform at 7 p.m. at the Brick Church for the Performing Arts on Christian Hill Road (just off Route 5) in Lovell. The concert is free, but donations are appreciated. Refreshments will be served. For more information, go to www.lovellbrickchurch.org or call 207925-1500.

Saturday, June 4 Learn how to worm compost. Mark Follansbee of WormMainea will explain how to do worm composting at Spaulding Memorial Library in Sebago on Saturday, June 4 at 3 p.m. This free presentation will be outdoors (under a tent if bad weather). The library

is located at 282 Sebago Road (Route 114), Sebago. Bins and worms may be obtained that day if payment was made in advance. For more information, call 787-2321.

Book, Bake and Plant Sale, Harrison Village Library from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Gently used books, plants from local gardens, and delicious homemade treats will be available.

Wednesday, June 8 Volunteerism with a Reward. Deertrees Theatre in Harrison is looking for volunteers to assist with various tasks. These tasks include cashiering, ushering, selling cookies and other goodies in the Salt Lick Cafe, providing parking assistance and fire watch. In return for your time, you are welcome to enjoy the show free of charge. A volunteer reception and sign up will be held at the Theatre, 156 Deertrees Road, on Wednesday, June 8, beginning at 5:30 p.m. This will give you an opportunity to sign up for programs which interest you.

Friday, June 10 Forest Forensics, 9 a.m., Peabody-Fitch Woods, Bridgton.

Join LELT Stewardship Manager Jon Evans as we head deep into the forest to look for signs and clues from the past, and learn about some of the secrets the woods hold. This event will include walking off-trail on uneven terrain. Free, no registration required.

Saturday, June 11 The Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity, located at 121 Main Street in Bridgton, will open for its 2022 season on Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m. Masks will still be required. Hours of operation will be Wednesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last tour at 3:30 p.m.).

Weekly Schedule

MUSIC ON MAIN, Bridgton’s free concert series, Mondays-Fridays returns this Saturday, May 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. at AA Bridgton New Day Group, 12 to 1 p.m., Lake Region 144 Main St., Bridgton featuring Goldenoak. Band Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Drive, Suite E (located behind members include (left to right) Lena Kendall vocal/ the old hospital using a private entrance, 803-8707, www.lrclarinet; Jackson Cromwell drums; Mike Knowles electric/upright bass; and Zak Kendall guitar/vocal. rcbridgton.org Tuesdays-Wednesdays Jordan Kaulback will follow Goldenoak.

Free Clothing. The Table continues to offer free clothing from 1 to 5 p.m. as well as the last Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. There is a variety of clothing available for both genders and many sizes. The Table is located at 160 Main Street in Norway (across the road from the hospital).

Mondays Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., at Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, no charge.

Knitting Group meets at the Caswell Conservancy Center in Harrison from 1 to 3 p.m. All levels of knitting are welcome.

Stamping Up Class at the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, Norway, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Space limited, masks required, materials provided. Sign up at info@crcofwm.org Chair Yoga (presented by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine) at Caswell Conservancy Center (42 Main Street) in Harrison with Susan Kane from 11 a.m. to noon.

Open to public ($10), free to cancer patients and their caregivers. No registration required.

Jigsaw Puzzle Library, North Waterford Church (Route 35), the lending library is open every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m.

All are welcome.

Tuesdays Harrison Food Bank, 12 to 6 p.m., located at the Harrison Food Bank, Ronald G. St. John Community Center located at 176 Waterford Road in Harrison. Telephone: 207-647-3384.

Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., former Methodist Church building, Main Street.

Naples Food Pantry, 10 to 11:30 a.m., located at the Naples United Methodist Chuck; open to Naples residents, distribution is drive-thru.

Tai Chi Maine at the Bridgton Town Hall on North High Street at 10 a.m. All participants are asked to wear masks. For more information, go to the Tai Chi Maine website or e-mail

This week’s game solutions

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Thomas M. Bardsley Thomas Michael Bardsley, 67, passed away in his home on May 9, 2022.

Tom was born on August 6, 1954, to Clayton “Pezo” and Arlene Bardsley. He grew up in Bridgton and attended Lake Region High School. He held many jobs as a machinist before joining Down East Innovations where he worked for 24 years with the most recent role being in Quality Assurance. He was married to Diane, who was the love of his life, in 1976. Together they enjoyed listening to music, their dogs, and their family.

As a child through adulthood, Tom loved going to his family’s camp on the Saco River where he learned to hunt and fish. He was a huge New England sports fan, enjoyed family gatherings, and watching his grandchildren grow.

Tom is survived by his son, Josh and his wife Jen, and his son Kyle and his wife Jenny, and grandchildren Jacoby, Drew, Kara and Jesse, his brother Joe and sister-in-law, Sue, as well as his mother-in-law, Wanda Berry-Dunlap, plus many nieces and nephews who adored him. He is predeceased by his wife, Diane.

“Tom was one of THE most caring, unselfish, and fun loving bad-asses I’ve ever met,” Jim Berry, brother-in-law. And if you ever knew him, you know that this much is true.

He will be missed beyond measure.

A private ceremony will be held at North Bridgton Cemetery in the coming weeks.

To share memories and condolences with the family please go to www.chandlerfunerals.com. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton.

Dr. Hardin B. Grigsby Dr. Hardin Bland Grigsby, 100, died on May 16, 2022, of natural causes surrounded by loved ones at his house in Bridgton.

He was born in Vincennes, Ind., on January 18, 1922. His parents were Osa and Walter Grigsby. Bland was the youngest of seven children. He married Eleanor Glen Atkins, also of Vincennes.

His career as a physician spanned 35 years. He spent six years as a General Practitioner in Lebanon, Ind., before doing a residency in OB-GYN and moving to Mooresville, N.C., in 1965. He delivered over 2,000 babies. The last several years of his practice were devoted to microsurgery as an infertility specialist, during which he helped countless women become pregnant and deliver fullterm babies. He was most proud of the fact that in all of his years as a doctor, he never lost a patient.

Bland loved to play golf, he had a great sense of humor, and delighted in the simple things like good food, good health, and beautiful views. He continued to read medical journals for most of his life. He is predeceased by his wife, Glen, his daughter, Tobey, and all of his siblings. He is survived by his son, Greg Grigsby and daughter-in-law Cathy Grigsby of Bridgton, grandson Geoff Grigsby and his wife Tanya of Raymond, grandson Matt Grigsby of Asheville, N.C., and stepgrandson Aaron Murray of Woolwich. He also has two greatgrandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. A memorial is planned to take place on May 28 at 2 p.m. at the Clubhouse at the Cottages of Willet Brook in Bridgton.

To share memories and condolences with the family, please go to www.chandlerfunerals.com. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton.

Gaynor P. Fitch Gaynor P. Fitch, 73, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Norway Health and Rehab, in Androscoggin Hospice Care.

He was born July 24, 1948, in Portland the son of Myron and Lois (Adams) Fitch of Bridgton.

Gaynor attended school in Bridgton. As a young adult he moved to Norway where he met and married Beverly Pratt. To that union one son, Christopher Gaynor was born.

Gaynor was well known around Norway as he walked everywhere he went. He was, friendly, kind, generous and humble. Although he suffered in many ways through his life, he carried himself with dignity. He was once asked in a newspaper interview, “what would you like people to know about you?” He answered: “I have been the best person I could be and always did the best I could do. I have always tried to be honest.”

Gaynor’s work included CB Cummings, Norway Post Office, Norway Fire Dept. and Arsenault Auctions. He also offered a long list of handyman services. In another interview in 2003, the headline was “Authentic Maine Handyman” helps things run smoothly. One of his proudest moments was his recognition by the Norway Fire Dept. for his years of service.

He was predeceased by his parents, his son Christopher, his nephew Mark L. Fitch, a sister-in-law Chery Fitch, and a cousin, Harriet (Adams) Connors and a very special person in his life, Kathleen Pierce.

He is survived by one sister, Claudia of Otisfield, and two brothers, Michael of Bridgton and Gregory (Holly) of North Conway, N.H., nephew Dane Fitch (Aubrey) of Conway, N.H., niece Shelly Ann Watson of Naples and two grandchildren Christopher Nelson of Norway and Annabelle Mae Fitch of Auburn.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Norway on May 31, at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Gracelawn Cemetery in Auburn. A time of visitation will be held at Chandler Funeral Home, 45 Main Street, South Paris on May 30, from 2 – 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, if anyone wishes to make a charitable donation in Gaynor’s honor, please consider TunneltoTowers.org or St. Jude’s Hospital or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Services 45 Main Street, South Paris, Maine.

To make an online condolence please visit www.chandlerfunerals.com

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Country Living

Denmark Library Plant Sale PAC events DENMARK — The Denmark Public Library Plant Sale is back! After two years of a very scaled back Plant Sale due to the pandemic, DPL is happy to announce

that we are back with all the attractions that have made the sale so popular in the past.

Come and join DPL on Saturday, May 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library, 121

East Main Street in Denmark.

Dedicated local gardeners are preparing a huge variety of perennials for sale, gorgeous annuals will be available to brighten up your garden and, of course, there will be lots of books for sale at bargain prices.

This year again, DPL will welcome back our terrific D.J. who will announce raffle winners throughout the sale.

The raffles will include handmade contributions from our talented artists and lots of treasures from local busi-

nesses for your home and garden.

This sale is a must-go for all gardeners, book lovers, and anyone looking for a good time! All the proceeds go to the Denmark Public Library to support our collection of popular titles, and help fund new library programs.

Don’t forget to check out our new website — denmark. lib.me.us — for news about the Library Book Group, the Summer Children’s Program and all the library happenings.

Area birth

FLOWER SHOPPER’S PARADISE as the Denmark Public Library’s popular Plant Sale returns on Joel Taylor Thibodeau, son of Jaclyn Rainsford Saturday, May 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Eric Thibodeau of Otisfield, was born on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 7 a.m. at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway. Joel weighed 7 pounds, 4.8 ounces. He joins brother, Theo, age 2/12.

Maternal grandparent: Sherry Rainsford of Raymond.

Paternal grandparents: Bernice Bouley of Fort Kent and (See Page 3B for more legals) Clifford Thibodeau of Gorham.

Legals PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Municipal Referendum Vote

The Town of Naples will conduct a Municipal Referendum Vote on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Gymnasium of the Naples Town Office located at 15 Village Green Lane. To view a sample ballot, access townofnaples.org/notices or visit the Town Office during regular business hours. Absentee ballots are available. Visit or call the town office (207-693-6364) for more details.

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Public Notice

TOWNS OF CASCO AND NAPLES PUBLIC HEARING

TOWN OF SEBAGO

The Transfer Station Council will conduct a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 6 p.m. at the Naples Town Office located at 15 Village Green Lane.

On the agenda: • Proposed Fee Changes • Proposed Facility Improvements.

Public participation is encouraged.

(Continued from Page 7B) members are active in the local community while enjoying robust international careers. This performance will feature the music of Bach, Dvorak, and Wynton Marsalis. The concert will also include a special guest performance by the Valley Strings — an ensemble composed of Fryeburg Academy students and community members.

Funded in part by a grant from the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts & Denmark Arts Center Website: www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac; E-mail: boxoffice@fryeburgacademy.org; Phone: 207-544-9066.

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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

will hold a Meeting at the Sebago Town Office on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 5 p.m. to hear closing arguments in the 12 appeals filed against Gorham Sand & Gravel, INC. The continuation date is Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF BRIDGTON

TOWN OF HARRISON Absentee Ballots & Voting Hours Absentee ballots are available now until June 9, 2022.

You can call and request a ballot to be mailed to you (207-583-2241, ext. 1) or stop in the Town Office, 20 Front St., Harrison.

Our office will also be open late on Wed., June 8 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. for absentee voting only.

Election Day is June 14, 2022, and held at the Town Office from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Election information is available on our website www.harrisonmaine.org and in the Clerk’s Office.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

PUBLIC NOTICE

PLANNING BOARD Subdivision Public Hearing

The Planning Board for the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 5 p.m. on June 7, 2022, to hear public comment(s) on Camp Woodlands Subdivision application located on Bridgton tax Map 6 Lot 5D.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Proposed application can be reviewed by request to Lphillips@bridgtonmaine.org or at the Town Office by appointment.

TOWN OF STONEHAM

Nouria Energy Public Hearing The Planning Board for the Town of Bridgton will hold a continued Public Hearing at 5 p.m. on June 7, 2022, to hear public comment(s) on Nouria Energy, LLC application located on Bridgton tax map 5 Lot 85-1 & 85-2.

Proposed application can be reviewed by request to Lphillips@bridgtonmaine.org or at the Town Office by appointment.

Please direct any questions to Brenda Day, Code Enforcement Officer. bday@bridgtonmaine.org or 207-803-9963 2T20

Public Notice

TOWN OF SEBAGO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Town of Sebago Zoning Board of Appeals will hold the following public hearing on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 6 p.m., at the Sebago Town Office.

1. REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE Nature of Appeal: Requesting a variance in the front yard setback from 75 feet to 40 feet. The property is located on Sebago Tax Map 10, Lot 40E (Land Lot) As requested by: Stephen C. Bearor 1T21

Public Notice

Town of Sweden PUBLIC HEARING The Sweden Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 13, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the Sweden Town Meeting House at 147 Bridgton Rd., Sweden, Maine, to consider a proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance for the Town of Sweden.

The proposed ordinance document is posted for the public on the town website at www.swedenmaine. org. You may also obtain a copy of the proposed ordinance by visiting the Sweden Town Office. Note that the office has limited hours. It is currently open on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the first four Saturdays of each month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The public is welcome to attend the public hearing.

Written comments should be sent prior to the meeting to: Planning Board Chair, Town of Sweden, 147 Bridgton Rd., Sweden, ME 04040 2T21

Request for Bid for Mowing & Maintenance for the Upkeep of the Stoneham Cemeteries The Selectmen of the Town of Stoneham are seeking Maintenance Bids for Hillside Cemetery and four other small cemeteries. Bids are for a threeyear contract to commence May 1, 2022 through October 31, 2024. Bid packages and information are available at the Stoneham Town Office, PO Box 91 (mail), 22 Butters Hill Road (physical), Stoneham, ME 04231, 207-928-2155. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m., and Wednesday and Friday 6-8 p.m. Any bidder must return the required request for quote no later than 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

The Selectmen reserve the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Selectmen Town of Stoneham, Maine

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1069 Main Street, Lovell, ME 04051 Phone: 207-925-6272 Fax 207-925-1710

PUBLIC NOTICE

LOVELL BOARD OF APPEALS The Lovell Board of Appeals has scheduled an Administrative Appeal Hearing at the request of Henry Deutsch and Eugenia F. Cohen Trust 2012 12 Kinapic Circle Lovell, Maine 04051 Map U12-002 The applicant has requested this hearing to discuss an Administrative Appeal for a Change of Use as listed below: 1. Removal from the property of the existing year-round dwelling as indicated on the plan.

2. Creation of a conforming single-family lot on the southerly portion of the property for year-round use, resulting in zero net change in the aggregate overall dwelling unit density of the combined lots (69,011 sq. ft.).

3. Continuation of the current restrictions regarding seasonal use (May 1 – November 15) on the currently remaining seasonal dwelling unit cottages on the balance of the Kinapic property.

Date: June 13, 2022, 6:30 p.m.

Location: Lovell Town Hall 1133 Main St. Lovell, Maine Michael Burke Chairman, Lovell Board of Appeals

Planning Board Meeting

The town of Naples will be holding a Planning Board meeting and public hearing on June 7, 2022, starting at 6 p.m. The meeting will be in person at the Naples Town Hall located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the Agenda: a. A requested Extension for an approved Solar Project located at 24 Old County Road (Tax Map 07 Lot 65) known as the Outback Salvage/Kimball property. b. A Minor Site Plan Review for Shipping Container Self-Storage located at 236 Roosevelt Trail (Tax Map U05 Lot 24-1A) submitted by Jones Associates on behalf of Denis Laliberte.

Plans may be viewed online at www.townofnaples.org The public is welcome to attend. Any comment may be directed to Jennifer Leeman submitted via e-mail to jleeman@townofnaples.org 2T21

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Public Notice

PLANNING BOARD

TOWN OF NAPLES

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Please direct any questions to Brenda Day, Code Enforcement Officer. bday@bridgtonmaine.org or 207-803-9963 2T20

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Public Notice

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Please take notice that Nouria Energy Bridgton, LLC, of 352 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, (508) 459-7118 is intending to file a Stormwater Law permit application with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S.A. § 420-D on or about May 30, 2022.

This application is for the redevelopment of an existing convenience store and associated gas station, along with other general site improvements. The proposed development will take place at 443 Portland 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 offices in Bridgton, Maine.

Written public comments may be sent to the regional office in Portland where the application is filed for public inspection.

MDEP, Southern Maine Regional Office, 312 Canco Road, Portland, Maine 04103.

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Public Notice

TOWN OF DENMARK Notice of Public Hearing May 31, 2022 • 7 p.m.

MUNICIPAL BUILDING CHARTER AMENDMENTS The Selectboard will be holding a public hearing in accordance with Title 30-A M.R.S. §2104 for proposed amendments to the Denmark Town Charter. The hearing is scheduled to take place at the Municipal Building located at 62 East Main Street on May 31, 2022, at 7 p.m. A summary of the proposed amendments is listed below. A copy of the proposed amendments is available at the Town Office and online.

“Shall the municipality approve the charter amendment reprinted(summarized) below?”

• Gender neutral words have been added i.e., Select Board vs. Selectmen and Chair Person vs. Chairman.

• Select Board Powers and Duties: clarification on when payroll and accounts payable warrants shall be signed and a requirement of an annual adoption of a Treasurers Disbursement Policy.

• Boards and Committees, Planning Board and Board of Appeals, residency requirements have been amended to read “Members shall be Town of Denmark legal residents or State of Maine legal residents paying real estate taxes on property within the Town of Denmark.” Under State Statute members do not have to be registered voters or legal residents of the town or city in order to serve in an elected or appointed position.

• Recall of Select Board and Planning Board Members has been amended to include a detailed procedure for the recall of a member, including petition process, notice of intent and recall election process.

• Quorum, Voting and Abstention: The definition of a quorum has been clarified, including the explanation of a tied vote and specifies how a member abstaining from a vote is counted toward a quorum.

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Country Living

May 26, 2022, The Bridgton News, Page 7B

Heather Maloney at Dragonfly Heather Maloney and special guests High Tea will perform this Sunday, May 29 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at The HAYLOFT at Dragonfly Barn (94 Sanborns Grove Road) in Bridgton.

Maloney was raised in Hamburg, N.J. She studied classical operatic singing, improvisational jazz vocals, and music theory. From 2006 to 2009, Maloney lived and worked at a silent meditation retreat center in Massachusetts, taking vows of silence for days at a time. According to Maloney, the silence helped her discover songwriting; she wrote her first songs while living at the retreat center.

On Heather’s newest record Soil In The Sky, her “ability to channel emotion is radical” (PopMatters). Her fourth full-length album released on the celebrated indie label Signature Sounds, “SITS” is stacked with special guests who help her deliver an immense range of sound and sentiment in 12 songs; there’s a duet with Dawes front-man Taylor Goldsmith on the Walt Whitman-inspired love song We Were Together, an appearance by Rachael Price on the HEATHER MALONEY joins special guests High Tea album’s opening track Enigma, and Jay Ungar lends his this Sunday at The HAYLOFT at Dragonfly Barn in legendary fiddle to Oklahoma Lullaby, a song inspired by Bridgton.

Ken Burns’ documentary The Dustbowl. (Ungar composed Ashokan Farewell in Burns’ The Civil War). The all-star band includes drummer Griffin Goldsmith (Dawes), and multiple members of the Amos Lee band.

Maloney’s prolific discography spans from 2011-2019 and includes her 2015 album Making Me Break (produced

by Band of Horses’ Bill Reynolds), and her 2014 collab-

Local Happenings

NUMC Yard & Pie Sale

NAPLES — The Naples United Methodist Church will hold a Yard and Pie/Bake Sale on Saturday, May 28, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The church is accepting gently used items to sell. There are three ways to drop off items: drop off items on Sunday, May 21 from 10:30 a.m. until noon, call 693-6594 and leave a message to arrange a time for drop off or pick up, or drop your items off on Saturday morning, May 28.

Spaulding Library Book, Bake and Plant Sale

SEBAGO — It is time to stock up on summer reads.

It is time to enjoy homemade goodies.

It is time to choose plants for your gardens.

It is time to go to Spaulding Memorial Library’s Book, Bake and Plant Sale in Sebago, Saturday, May 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The library is located at 282 Sebago Road (across from the elementary school). Local growers and gardeners are donating beautiful plants, and lots of fiction and nonfiction books, audio CDs and DVDs will be for sale.

Hawthorne Community Yard Sale

RAYMOND — The Hawthorne Community Association is holding their annual outdoor yard sale on Saturday, May 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hawthorne House at 40 Hawthorne Road in Raymond. It is a multigroup sale with tools, household goods, many new and used books, games and puzzles, clothing and jewelry available. Rain date is the following Saturday, June 4.

Hobb’s Libary Book, Bake & Plant Sale

LOVELL — The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library’s popular “Book, Bake & Plant Sale” is back on Saturday, May 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine outside at the library at 227 Main Street in Lovell.

Plants will include perennials, annuals, seeds, vegetables, and herbs, many grown by Fly Away Farm. In addition to the bake sale and the gently used book sale, classic record albums and gardening tools and accessories will be available to purchase. For more information, please check the library website at www.hobbslibrary. org or call 925-3177.

N. Sebago Church Supper

SEBAGO — A corned beef supper will be held on Saturday, May 28 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the North Sebago Methodist Church (Route 114).

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FRYEBURG — Can You Hear Me Now and Aspect Productions have teamed up to bring you the Rocking Blues Summer Concert Series at the Barn at the Old Saco Inn, located at 125 Old Saco Lane (off Route 5) in Fryeburg.

It all starts Memorial Day Weekend with the Blues Project featuring Jon Butcher and Deric Dyer on Sunday, May 29. The Blues Project features Grammy-nominated guitarist Jon Butcher (Jon Butcher Axis) and saxophonist Deric Dyer of the Tina Turner and Joe Cocker Band.

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tation of this exciting concert free of charge. The concert program will honor area veterans and provide a musical salute to thank those who have and continue to serve in the Armed Forces. Free admission.

Tuesday, May 31, 7 p.m., The Lott Quartet is a New Orleans-based string quartet dedicated to the performance of the greatest works in the chamber literature. Currently the Quartet-in-Residence at the University of New Orleans School of the Arts, PAC, Page 6B

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White Mountain Musical Arts presents the annual Memorial Weekend Concert, featuring the Seacoast Wind Ensemble.

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HIRAM — The Hiram Cultural Center’s Annual Memorial Day Blooms, Books and Bake Sale will be held at the Arts Center at 8 Hancock in Hiram on Monday, May 30.

The famous “BBB” sale will begin at 10 a.m., and will take a short break for the town of Hiram’s Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Perennial, annual, local and heirloom plants, bargain books for children and adults, and baked goods, BBQ pork sandwiches and drinks will be available for sale. This one-of-a-kind sale is not to be missed!

SAXOPHONIST Deric Dyer will perform as part of the Rocking Blues Summer Concert Series at the Old Saco Inn in Fryeburg on Sunday, May 29.

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Heather has toured throughout the United States and Canada as a headliner and in support of acts including Lake Street Dive, Shakey Graves, Gary Clark Jr., Rodrigo y Gabriela, Colin Hay, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Shawn Colvin and many more.

High Tea, the indie-folk duo hailing from Boston, Mass., is a concoction of sweepingly soulful harmonies, guitar riffs to knock your socks off, and a refreshing blend of old blues and new pop.

• COVID requirements: In Cumberland County, community level is High. Masks must be worn indoors except when eating or drinking; proof of vaccination may be required and must be 14 days past final shot or proof of negative test may administered by a provider within 48 hours prior to the show, showing your name, the date, and the result. Proof must match your photo ID and can be physical or digital.

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Bridgton Farmers’ Market recipe

Best Baked Spinach

By Nancy Tripp Bridgton Farmers’ Market When I find spinach at the Farmers’ Market, I always buy it.

Take one look at its deep green color, its beautiful texture and spade shaped leaves and think, “It’s gotta be good for me!” and it is.

Rich in vitamins and minerals, spinach tops the list of superfoods.

It is delicious eaten right off the stem or in your morning smoothie. A simple spinach leaf salad with sliced oranges or pomegranate seeds and thinly sliced red onions with garlic vinaigrette creates a colorful and delicious seasonal salad for any day.

Spinach with eggs cooked in any way, creates a balanced and delicious meal. Or an egg baked in a muffin pan, a splash of milk and butter and spinach in the bottom of the tin, topped with an egg and a sliver of cheese. Simple and yummy!

This recipe has been streamlined by Deb Perlman of Smitten Kitchen for an elegant presentation. Originally created by Julia Child, it has to be good.

Transfer to a colander, immediately fill the pot with cold water, transfer the spinach into the cold water to shock it (stop the cooking) and drain again. Squeeze a small amount of spinach in your hands at a time to extract as much water as possible.

Chop spinach coarsely. You should have about 3 cups of spinach, or about 1 cup per pound.

Wipe out the pot and melt 2 tablespoons of the butter on moderately high heat and stir in the spinach. Cook for 2 or 3 minutes until all the moisture from the spinach has boiled off — you’ll know when you’re done the spinach will begin to stick to the pan.

Lower the heat and sprinkle with flour and stir for 2 minutes to cook the flour. Add 2/3 of your stock or cream, a tiny bit at a time, scraping up any stuck spinach as you do. Once the liquid is added, simmer for another minute or two, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. If you are feeling particularly indulgent, stir in another tablespoon of butter. If needed add all or part of the remaining liquid. Season with salt, (I found ½ teaspoon to be enough) and pepper.

Best Baked Spinach Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly butter a shal(Julia’s Child’s Spinach Gratin with Cheese) low 1-quart baking dish. Stir ½ cup of the cheese into the Adapted by Deb Perlman from As Always, Julia and spinach and pour it into the baking dish. Mix the remaining Mastering the Art of French Cooking cheese into the breadcrumbs and sprinkle it over the top.

3 pounds of fresh washed spinach Bake until heated through and brown on top. About 30 3 ½ to 4 ½ tablespoons of unsalted butter minutes.

Salt and pepper Serve with steak, chops, veal, chicken, broiled fish or if 1 ½ tablespoons of flour you’re us eggs, glorious eggs.

1 cup stock (your choice: Julia recommends beef) or cream Do ahead: Spinach can be blanched and chopped several (I used stock. It doesn’t “need” cream) hours or a day ahead. Cover and refrigerate until needed. ¾ cup grated swiss cheese Gratin can be fully assembled and placed in a 375-degree 2 tablespoons fine, dry breadcrumbs Stem and wash your spinach well, no need to spin or oven to bake, and then served.

The Bridgton Farmers’ Market has moved outdoors for pat dry. Place spinach in a large pot over high heat. Cook its 27th Summer Season! The market runs every Saturday covered with just the water clinging to the leaves, stirfrom 8 a.m. to noon, now through Oct. 29. You can find the ring occasionally until just wilted, about 2 to 4 minutes market on The Green behind Renys on Depot Street. for baby spinach and 4 to 6 minutes for regular spinach.

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Historic Scribner Mill to be open HARRISON — The Historic Scribner’s Saw Mill and Homestead site will be open for tours on Memorial Day, May 30 and again the following Saturday, June 4 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Come early enough to be able to enjoy the tour of the mill where you learn about the “Sash” saw used to cut lumber, how to put together a barrel, watch the shingle mill slicing off shingles in the long shed, the blacksmith operating the forge in the blacksmith shop, and tour the Homestead. The barn and ice houses are also open for self-guided tours.

This season, volunteers will be finishing the recently raised timber framed that is to serve as an exhibit shed. The shed will hold early items related to the mill that will tell the early history and sto-

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SEASONAL HELP WANTED — at Wyonegonic Camps in Denmark: Full and part-time kitchen positions including meal cook, assistant/prep cook and general kitchen assistants; part-time housekeeping; full or part-time grounds maintenance/driver; part-time office administrative support. Position start dates available May 30-June 20 and ending August 18-31. Online preliminary application available at Wyonegonic.com; compensation commensurate with experience. Call 207-452-2051 to arrange local interview.

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INSURANCE Chalmers Ins. Agency 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311

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Henry’s Concrete Construction Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. Foundations, Slabs, Floors Specializing in repair service in Harrison Tel. 583-4896 (6/22x) The Lake Region 647-4436 (12/22x)

Maine Survey Consultants, Inc. Land info services – Surveys Boundary/Topographic/Flood elevation PO Box 485, Harrison, Maine Off: 583-6159 D. A. Maxfield Jr. PLS Over 10,000 surveys on file (6/22x)

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VETERINARY Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Route 302, Fryeburg 207-935-2244 (12/22x)

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Accounting, Taxes REAL ESTATE Southern Maine Retirement Services Infants, Toddlers, Teens and Adults 701 Pequawket Trail Audits, Full Service Payroll Brownfield 603-793-4984 (6/22x) InNetwork; N.E. Delta Dental & MaineCare Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans Chalmers Real Estate 3 Elm St., Bridgton 100 Main St., Bridgton 207-647-4125 bdhc@myfairpoint.net (6/22x) Life and Senior Dental Insurance Office 647-5711 (TF) (TF) Saint Peters Episcopal 150 Main St., Bridgton 207-647-2900 (12/22x) Tel. 647-3311 Rev. Daniel Warren ELECTRICIANS Jones & Matthews, PA Kezar Realty INTERIOR DESIGN Sunday Service 10 a.m.

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ries of the mill. There will be a working weekend on June 3-5. Anyone interested in helping is welcome.

There is much to do with installing the siding, windows, oxen shoeing sling and exhibit set up.

Scribner’s Mill is found south of Bolsters Mills on Jesse Mill Road, crossing over the Crooked River Bridge into the Town of Harrison, the mill is on the left. From Routes 35 or 117, follow the Maine State directional signs found at Carsley or Maple Ridge Roads respectively.

For those following their GPS from Route 121, continue on Bolsters Mills Road to Jesse Mill Road instead of turning onto the Tamworth Road.

A $5 donation for each adult is requested. Check the website scribnersmill. org for more information about the mill.

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Candidates must be flexible, possess the ability to multi-task, and have a willingness to understand the strengths and challenges of participants using a trauma informed approach.

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TWO-FAMILY YARD SALE­ — Saturday, May 28, 8-3. One is moving. Vintage toys, household items, tools, lots more. 62 Deer Hill Road, Harrison.

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SELLING, BUYING — vintage merchandise and furniture, seven days, 9-5. Bear Mountain Vintage (next to True Value Hardware), 192 Portland Road, Bridgton, 207-8038318.

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ROOMS FOR RENT ­— in Casco, Maine. Call Everett Blakelund at 978-502-9019 for all questions/ showings.

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Applications now being accepted for Full and Part-time positions:

IF YOU NEED ANYTHING ­— cleaned up or cleaned out, my trailer is 7x12. Call Chuck’s Maintenance 743-9889.

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Great for small classes, crafting, painting, small office. Reasonable rent includes utilities. Call 203530-9964.

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Please DO NOT respond if you: are unable to set your alarm, text out sick once a week, have to find a ride to work, or think checking social media every five minutes is part of your daily tasks.

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KIMBALL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE — Spring cleanup, Bark mulch, loam, aggregates installed. Brush removal, chipping available and more. Fully Insured.

Call 207-595-8321.

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GARAGE SALE ­— Standish, 180 Harmons Beach Rd., May 2730, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain or shine.

Military items, rugs, sleds, plant stands, furniture, trailer hitches.

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DK PROPERTY MAINTENANCE — Property watch/caretaking.

Mowing, trimming, tree/brush removal. Light tractor work, gravel/ stone, driveway repair. Dan Knapp 207-713-0779.

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MOVING SALE ­— Old and used. Good 9 hp snowblower, good used refrigerators, small generator, kit. set, automotive tools, etc., garden material, wheel barrows, small boat trailer, old hinges. Too much to list. May 28, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 21 Knapp Road, Bridgton.

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Dump trailer for hire for gravel, loam, etc. Electrical & plumbing repairs. Firewood for sale. Call 400-1040. tf17

— TWO BUS DRIVERS NEEDED —

Regular Route – Naples/Casco Area 30-35 hours per week.

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

Most parts 2 days. Good used cars.

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10' x 10' Unit – $75/mo.

10' x 20' Unit – $125/mo.

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With Flying Colors opens at DAC DENMARK — “With Flying Colors” with Kristen Pobatschnig kicks off the Denmark Arts Center art exhibition season on Saturday, May 28 from 5 to 7 p.m.

This show will explore air currents of birds in flight (as well as some insects in flight). Energy and movement of flight patterns and wind currents are visually captured. Kristen more fully explained her art show and her thoughts behind her creations.

sculptures and wall sculptures. A lifelong student of dance, she has been known to reproduce her paintings on clothing and costumes, to bring further movement to her artwork.

Pobatschnig has a growing number of public art installations throughout the United States. She has collaborated with numerous organizations including hospitals, public schools, interior designers, and individuals throughout her creative journey, and is inspired by many. She is a 2006 graduate of Colby-Sawyer College.

Light hors d’oeuvres, drinks and instrumental music with Vanessa Jones opens the DAC gallery season. A generous thank you to Hannaford Supermarket and National Distributors for their in-kind support Denmark Arts Center Gallery opens is open each Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m. Kristen Pobatschnig’s artwork will show through Saturday, July 30.

Pie Sale at First Congo Church HUMMINGBIRD IN FLIGHT VI by Kristen Pobatschnig “I would like my work to serve as a break from reality as we know it. I invite the viewer to share a dance between time and space, to revel in wonder, and to enjoy the colors and textures of nature and light. What can’t we see with human vision? Visible light is a fraction of energy we see on the electromagnetic spectrum, which leads me to further explore the vast representations of colors in space,” she said. “Combining layers of pointillism and abstraction, I look to capture the expression of fleeting light and tranquility of mind and space.

Light and movement are my favorite subjects to capture.”

Pobatschnig is an artist who emphasizes light and movement in a whirlwind of fleeting dots and forms. As indicated in her paintings, she is fascinated by movement. She paints primarily in acrylic, in what she considers an abstract-impressionist style. In addition to painting, she also creates kinetic

Our own rich fools

The First Congregational Church of Bridgton will hold a pie sale on Saturday, May 28 at the corner of Nulty and Main Streets, in front of the Oberg Insurance and Real Estate building — rain or shine. The sale begins at 9 a.m. and runs until the pies are gone, which they do quickly! A wide variety of homemade pies will be available at a price of $15 for a 9-inch pie.

The money raised will be used to support church programs from outreach, including Jeannette’s Closet which provides free clothing to members of the community, money sent to crisis areas all over the world, our minister’s Good Works fund which allows her to help people who are in dire need, and to support of online Sunday services, Christian Education and much more.

There is parking behind the Oberg building and Bridgton Books and some on street parking. For information, please call the church office between 9 a.m. and noon, Monday through Friday at 647-3936.

First Church is an open and affirming church. Everyone is welcome! Sunday Service is at 10 a.m. Masks are required in the building to protect the medically vulnerable people who are an important part of the congregation. For more about the church visit, www.bridgtonucc.com or call 207-647-3936.

Jeanette’s Closet

Have you heard of Jeanette’s Closet? It is a free clothing room open to all on Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. downstairs in the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational UCC, located (Continued from Page 3B) at 33 South High Street in Bridgton. Come fill your closet and historic floods. Wildfires and decades-long droughts turn prepare for the summer season! verdant farmland into desert. Hurricane-force winds wipe out whole towns and raise massive sandstorms. Record heatwaves happen every year. Behold the climate emergency.

Meanwhile, back in corporate La-La Land, our own rich fools chortle, “Business is great; we have plenty set aside for (Continued from Page 5B) the future. Eat, drink and be merry.” But God says, “Fools! Taichiinmaine@gmail.com You have nothing to sustain you tomorrow, nothing at all.”

Jeannette’s Closet, 9 to 11 a.m., First Congregational Church, So, good luck with that, fellas.

South High Street, Bridgton.

Rev. Robert Plaisted is a retired United Methodist clergyCaregiver Support Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m., MWV Adult Day man, formerly of Bridgton, now residing in Bath.

Center, 987 East Main Street, Center Conway, N.H. This support

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group offers education, support and coping skills for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s or Related Disorders. Pre-arranged car is available for the family member while the caregiver attends the meeting. For more information, call 603-356-4980 or online at mwvadultdaycenter.org.

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of those federal funds to raise the wages of their staff who were working around the clock to keep children safe and to support their early development at the same time during the pandemic. Now they are continuing, filling eight-five slots for infants through five-year-old children with incredible, creative indoor and outdoor activities.

With our new budget and my Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, we are expanding access to childcare and we are giving working families what they need to provide healthy, safe care for their kids. Care that allows them to be productive, to go to work, bring home a paycheck, and strengthen our state’s economy.

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Free Narcan Training every other month, third Tuesday (next May 17), 10 to 11 a.m. by Lake Region Recovery Center.

Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/86337728738. Meeting ID: 86337728738 (You can use our computers to do this, or at home) Wednesdays Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., at Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, no charge.

Morning Coffee, 9 to 11 a.m., American Legion Post 67, 25 Depot Street, Bridgton. Stop by and have a coffee on us, and see what has been happening with the American Legion. All are welcome!

Chair Yoga (presented by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine) at Caswell Conservancy Center (42 Main Street) in Harrison with Susan Kane from 11 a.m. to noon. Open to public ($10), free to cancer patients and their caregivers. No registration required.

Thrift Shop at the Lovell United Church of Christ (1174 Main Street), open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; $2 bag sale on the last Wednesday and Saturday of each month.

Family Caregiver Support Group, second Wednesday of each month, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Bridgton Community Center (15 Depot Street), confidentiality respected, sponsored by Southern Maine Agency on Aging; tel. 647-3116.

Sweden Food Pantry, open the first and third Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shoppers must wear a mask. For a To-Go box, call 647-5735 the Monday before pantry. The pan-

Chess & Coffee at Conservancy HARRISON — The Caswell Conservancy Center (42 Main Street, Harrison) will host Chess for all level players, Wednesdays, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Anyone interested in playing Chess, may participate. No fee and light refreshments provided. For more information, call 850501-2709.

Popular community event for the past six years, Coffee Call is Fridays from 8 to 10 a.m. Fresh pastries, donuts, coffee, tea or hot cocoa and lots of interest-

ing conversation. Stop by and enjoy starting your day with friends and locals.

Donations appreciated.

Monthly suppers will resume on Wednesday, June 1, at 6 p.m. The June supper will be spaghetti, homemade sauce from locally grown tomatoes, meatballs, Italian bread, salad and dessert. Beverage included. Cost is $12 per person. Take-out available with pick up at 5:30 p.m.

Reservations required at 850-501-2709 or 207-4524001.

try is in the basement of the Sweden Community Church, 137 Bridgton Road, near Sweden’s Four Corners (intersection of Route 93 and Waterford Road).

Hazel & Owen Currier Doll Museum, located at 103 Lovell Road in Fryeburg, is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. See hundreds of dolls including Barbie, Shirley Temple, Madam Alexander and Cabbage Patch Dolls. To schedule private tours, e-mail Sally Whitaker at whitaker9244@roadrunner.com. Suggested donation is $5 per person. Children under age 12 must be supervised by an adult.

Wednesdays and Thursdays Fryeburg Historical Society Osgood House Museum, located at 83 Portland Street in Fryeburg, is open for tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information e-mail the Historical Society at info@fryeburghistorical.org or visit the webpage at frye-

burghistorical.org

Thursdays Tai Chi Maine at the Bridgton Town Hall on North High Street at 10 a.m. All participants are asked to wear masks. For more information, go to the Tai Chi Maine website or e-mail

Taichiinmaine@gmail.com

NA (Narcotics Anonymous), 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lake Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Drive, Suite E, located behind the old hospital using a private entrance, 803-8707, www.lrrcbridg-

ton.org

Women for Sobriety, 3 p.m., Lake Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Drive, Bridgton (behind old Bridgton Hospital).

Open meeting. In-person or Zoom (https://us02web.zoom. us/j/89816213447). Meeting ID: 89816213447.

Trail Runs. Every Thursday, May to September, 5:30 p.m., Greater Lovell Land Trust, Lovell Rec, and Upper Saco Valley Land Trust will co-host Roots & Rocks Ramblers Fun Trail Runs.

Check gllt.org to register for e-mail announcements of weekly locations.

Fridays Coffee Call, 8 to 10 a.m., Caswell Conservancy Center (42 Main Street) in Harrison, pastries and donuts available, lots of hot coffee, stimulating conversations and time to share memories of time in the military and more.

Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., at Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, no charge.

Coffee Café at the Waterford Library, 10 a.m. to noon, a weekly gathering with your friends and neighbors.

Saturdays Free Breakfast. The Table is excited for the return of in-person breakfasts with the option of pick-up to go meals at 9 a.m. at the Norway Grange on Whitman Street in Norway. The Table is always interested in other teams who would like to take a Saturday and serve breakfast. The in-person breakfast has been a great way to combat food insecurity as well as fulfilling a social need for many in the area.

Sebago Yoga classes on Saturday mornings at the Sebago Town Hall gym. Sign up at www.sebagoyoga.com.

Thrift Shop at the Lovell United Church of Christ (1174 Main Street), open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; $2 bag sale on the last Wednesday and Saturday of each month.

Painting classes for beginners and intermediates at 1 p.m. at the Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main Street, Harrison.

Landscape techniques will be will taught and all materials will be provided. Cost is $20. Instructor: Sandra Kimball. Call (207) 6935655 for subject matter for the coming weeks.

Art Classes at the Caswell Conservancy Center from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Open to all levels. Call for information 207-693-5655.

All About Books, third Saturdays at the Waterford Library at 11a.m. All About Books offers Maine authors a platform to talk about their writing process, evolving journey, and their books.

Recent challenges have made these conversations especially poignant. Program to be held at the library. All welcome. Free. Zoom attendance available upon request.

Sundays Church Service at the North Waterford Church will now be held in person, at 10 a.m. on Sundays. All are welcome!

Ping Pong at the Bridgton Town Hall from 1 to 4 p.m. All welcome. Equipment provided free! 4 tables! FMI 647-2847.

Bible Study, 5 p.m., South Bridgton Congregational Church.

We will be starting with the book of James. Church service will follow at 6 p.m. The church is located at 16 Fosterville Road, Bridgton. For more information call Shirley Field at 647-1218.

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