June 1, 2023

All smiles

...As Fryeburg Academy and parents celebrated graduation outdoors Page 8A-9A

Big day at track

Laker and Raider athletes put their best efforts forward at WMC finals Page 7A

Boosters: Let’s see money trail

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer

HARRISON — For over 40 years, the Harrison Youth Boosters has filled unmet needs of the community.

Boosters buy rec equipment, sponsor kids’ parties, purchase ski passes and kick in money for the Christmas for Kids program.

“We help any program we can,” said Averill Davis, who has been a Booster for 43 years.

One major source of income for the private entity is returnable bottles and cans collected at the Harrison Transfer Station.

“Without the bottles, we would probably not be an organization,” said Booster Bri Worcester. “It would be sad because we’re about to be 44.”

REMEMBERING & HONORING those who served to protect our freedom, scenes from Memorial Day services in Fryeburg, Bridgton and Harison. More photos in both Section A and Section B. (Rivet Photos)

Two years ago, then Town Manager Tim Pellerin received an anonymous letter from a resident simply asking how Boosters were spending the returnable money? There was no issue with funds being spent on events, groups and programs, but simply, “Where is the money going?”

Pellerin posed the question to Boosters via letters. There was no response, according to current Town Manager Cass

MONEY

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July 1 — No more T’s & S’s

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer

Starting July 1, the Bridgton Transfer Station will dump its long-time T’s and S’s schedule in favor of giving workers at least one weekend day of R & R.

Currently, the Transfer Station is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays along with Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For some time, Public Services Director David Madsen has heard from staff that they would like at least one day off on the weekend — and like most others, get the chance to do family-related activities.

30 years later, SLS still ‘feels fresh & alive’

Time to Celebrate

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer

NAPLES

— It’s a piece of cake for two teachers to remember how old Songo Locks School is. Both women were on maternity leave when the school opened so the school is the same age as their now-grown daughters.

“This opened in 1993. I remember because I was out on maternity leave and I had my first daughter that year. I came back in about February. That is how I remember the age of the building because it is the same age as my daughter,” according to Paula Boyce, who is now retired.

She taught first grade at SLS. Prior to that, she was a first-grade teacher at a very crowded Naples Elementary School and before that Casco Memorial School.

“We were thrilled with the new building: more space, more colors, the facility, the amenities,” Boyce said.

“It still feels like a new school,” she said. “I am retired from teaching now. But I went from here to the middle school and worked

as the librarian. I come back and visit the Songo Locks librarian. I still look at that library and I think, ‘This is such a beautiful space for kids to come in and learn and teachers to come in and grab books or whatnot,’” Boyce said.

“The school still feels new. It feels fresh and alive and fun for kids,” she said.

Kim Flanagin, who is still teaching after 34 years with the district, missed out on the moving day in 1993 because she was on maternity leave.

However, she and other employees had a valuable voice in the architect’s designs.

“We were all part of watching the plans being formed and then coming over and seeing the developmental stages,” she said.

“They moved in January. In December, I was actually home on maternity leave with my daughter, I came back at the beginning of September.”

“We were talking about how we can still remember which rooms were ours,” Flanagin said. “It’s been 30 years. That’s pretty amazing.”

This year marks the 30-year anniversary of the building that is Songo Locks School. This year the student body has been learning about the school and about things that happened in 1993, according to Principal Bridget DelPrete.

On May 17, the student body was treated to a birthday lunch and cupcakes as part of the celebration. An invitation was extended to family members of the students. Additionally, more than a half-dozen former employees showed up and shared memories about the birth of Songo Locks School.

Linda McVety recalls that students learned a song called On The Right Track for the school’s official opening in 1993. She is a music teacher who retired in 2021, but has continued to be involved in the district’s music department through long-term substitute teaching and mentoring.

McVety was the music teacher 30 years ago when the school was ready for occupants.

“For the opening of the school, we had a pride song

and we sang the pride song. We sang for parents here and the children sang on the steps of the cafeteria — just to dedicate the school. It was a lot of fun,” she said. “We had a formal dedication on a Sunday afternoon

Summer tent delays green work

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer

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NAPLES

The future appearance of the Naples Village Green is something most people are able to envision.

Last week, several citizens verbalized what they thought the priorities should be. With the removal of the old pine trees, isn’t it time to put down loam and seed, some people have asked.

A nice green lawn might

not be an immediate objective.

That’s because a tent will be pitched on the village green as space for children attending summer camp.

“We no longer have a gym. Because of that, I have 60 children in my summer camp that need a space. We are using a 40x60-foot tent out there,” according to Community Activities Director Brian Crockett.

“That is a scheduled eight-

week camp, starting at end of June. Anything you want to do would have to wait until after that.”

On May 22, during the Naples Board of Selectmen meeting, the Naples Land Use Committee (LUC) provided information about various options. The committee members stated the process is to check out the price and feasibility of options. “The point we are trying

to make tonight is: This is not a botanical garden. We want to leave it as open as possible so we have the space in the middle. We want to showcase the village green,” Committee member Kathy Keinath said.

LUC Chairman Dave Garcia introduced the topic.

“As you can see we got the maples planted. We don’t really want to do any more planting until the fall.

and the students were all here singing.”

McVety shared a laminated newspaper article about the grand opening.

“When we opened, it was K through 3. School board chairman was Ronald Bell, of Naples, at the time. On the Right Track was the pride song and the school motto,” she said.

Helping to Shape School Building

As the former co-workers sat down for lunch

together, they discussed the empowerment they experienced by being involved in the process of creating the school building.

“This school was the only school that we were allowed to talk to the architects, and we got to design our own rooms. I got to design the music room. They let me put whatever we needed in there,” McVety said. “That was the best thing about the school. We all had an input

SCHOOL’S BIRTHDAY — Songo Locks

mer music teacher Linda McVety pose

school 30 years ago.

Help protect Woods Pond

Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, the Woods Pond Association (WPA) began its ninth season of courtesy boat inspections looking for invasive plants and animals on Thursday, May 25.

Remembering the true meaning of Memorial Day

The following was read at the Bridgton Memorial Day Service, presented by local American Legion Post 67, held in Farragut Park, located across the street from the Bridgton Town Hall, on North High Street.

By Liam Opie Vice Commander, Historian

American Legion Post 67

What do you people think of when Memorial Day comes around? A time to remember those who served and who passed on?

Getting together with family? Perhaps a day off from work to spend time with friends?

Despite different interpretations, usually community comes to mind in at least some small part, and community has been involved with the day long before it became a federal holiday in 1971.

After 1865, veterans of the United States Army, Navy, and Marines started placing flowers on the graves of their lost brothers-in-arms, in the years following the War Between the States. Southerners who lost their friends and family in war followed suit as well. The harrowing bloodshed of America’s Civil War had set a precedent; the perpetu-

al honor and care for fallen veterans, every springtime. In the years following 1865, “Decoration Day,” as it was first known in the North, became a time for families to pay their respects to departed loved ones. The day brought out the best and truest patriotic values in communities like Bridgton, as townsfolk would come together to place flowers and flags in cemeteries for their deceased veterans and family, while singing hymns and praises for the remembrance of their lives.

Since 1865, our nation has experienced many wars, some won and some lost. In each conflict, lives were lost, but lives are remembered in many large and small-town communities across this nation. You can even see it right here in Bridgton, as your American Legion Post 67 May 29, 2023 A.D.

Legionnaires strive to do each year. We place flags on the graves of our deceased veterans, we give our speeches, and we open our post doors.

Every Memorial Day, I ask that you join me, and the rest of my comrades, in preserving the true meaning of Memorial Day by taking time to visit our local

cemeteries to remember the veterans who have passed on, and I still encourage that. This year, on Memorial Day and beyond, I have an addendum to that statement.

Today, I open my arms to encourage you to not just perpetuate veteran remembrance with us on this day, but to join our Post in carrying on with that mission every day. We have a need for you in Post 67. Whether you served or not, there is a home for you in our post, and you may be surprised at how much a single active member of either the Legion, the Sons of the Legion, or the Auxiliary can truly accomplish. Thus, if the

true meaning of Memorial Day, and its patriotic spirit and community values are alive within you, please consider staying around to speak with my fellow officers about the American

Legion.

Thank you for your attendance and consideration, and let us all thank those veterans who lay in eternal slumber in our local cemeteries.

Watershed residents realize milfoil, as well as other invasives, is at the door, and they know the catastrophic consequences of infestation. During the last two summer seasons, WPA inspected nearly 900 boats entering the lake! WPA is always looking for additional volunteers so the association can expand time at the boat ramp. If you would like to join the team, please contact WPA at woodspond.org@gmail. com. Or, to see what it’s about, stop by the Woods Pond ramp on Route 117 on Sunday from 2 to 4 or Monday from noon to 1 p.m. and talk with Kelly. Even covering an hour at lunch is helpful!

Woods Pond is on the frontlines of the fight to contain the spread of invasive milfoil. Milfoil has been found in recent years in two significant infestations in nearby Long Lake; the most recent being in Harrison. Sebago Lake, a known infested lake, is only a few towns to the east. Many of the boats entering Woods Pond in recent years have previously been in Sebago and Long Lakes. Additionally, invasive plant fragments were stopped on a boat entering Moose Pond in Denmark – just six miles from the Woods Pond boat launch.

Based on Woods Pond’s easy accessibility and

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Dump hours to change; push to recycle clothing

Madsen told the Bridgton Select Board that the only way workers can get a weekend day off is to use vacation time. To find a better life-work balance, Madsen proposed four alternative schedules:

Option 1: Tuesday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Option 2: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Option 3: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Option 4: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

While workers favor Option 1, Madsen thought Option 2 might be a better compromise for both workers and Transfer Station users since the facility will be open later.

“It’s going to be a learning curve, with the biggest change is taking Sunday away,” Madsen said. “Most commercial haulers come during the week. I don’t know if there is a perfect answer — what residents would be most happy with?”

Select Board member

Carrye Castleman-Ross stressed the importance of “educating people” regarding the change and “keeping the crew happy.”

While Select Board members Bob McHatton and Paul Tworog initially supported Option 2 — “it’s a better option for the taxpayers,” McHatton felt — both decided to give Option 1 a try for a year and see how it goes.

“If it’s not working, maybe one of the non-Saturday days be run from 8:30 to 5,” Tworog suggested.

“The guys are flexible,” Madsen said. “We could do a 10-hour on Saturday if we want to open early.”

Bridgton Select Board notes

The board voted 5-0 to try Option 1. In other board business:

Don’t throw it out, recycle clothing. 85% of clothing ends up in the trash, but Apparel Impact wants to change that.

Since 2014, Apparel Impact (AI) has assisted municipalities in removing old, worn clothing and acces-

sories from their trash flow and either recycled the materials for other uses or help people clothe their families. AI would like to add Bridgton to its list of 930 bin hosts and partners across New England (130-plus in Maine). Via Zoom, Lisa Bitterman gave the Select Board an overview of the veteran-owned textile recy-

cler and how it could save Bridgton money.

AI would provide a dropoff bin (or more depending on need) and maintain it. While the town currently has a Salvation Army drop-off bin at the Transfer Station, Bitterman noted that AI accepts items that other agencies like Salvation Army do not.

“All items must be dry, contain no odor or mold. Items do not need to be in wearable condition,” Bitterman noted.

The lengthy list includes all clothing, including undergarments along with sheets and towels; all footwear from heels, sandals to flip flops; all accessories including hats, purses, backpacks, belts, gloves, scarves and jewelry.

For example, Bitterman noted that stained shirts would be unacceptable by some donation companies, but AI would repurpose that shirt, possibly as industrial wiping cloths. Shoes can be shredded and melted down

into a material used for underlayment for carpeting. Flip flops can be chopped up and made into a mat. She noted that the EPA reports that 17 million tons of textile waste is generated each year, costing almost a billion dollars to taxpayers.

“100% of clothing, if not reused can be recycled,” Bitterman said.

“Consumption of apparel is expected to increase 63% by 2030. Everyone is wor-

Liam Opie of American Legion Post #67

Boosters agree to give returnables money trail

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Newell, and for the past two years, money generated by returnables has been placed in an account, which continues to grow.

At the recent Select Board meeting, the issue was discussed and Booster members were in attendance to answer questions. Newell initially noted the amount of money in the returnable bottle account is “significant.” When asked by The News for the exact figure, Newell reported as of May 22 the total was $10,577.85.

Because the bottles and cans are collected at the Transfer Station and town employees there do take part in the sorting process, the town has a vested interest. And, the town auditor recommended that municipal officials seek a money trail from Boosters as to where dollars are spent.

The issue has generated plenty of conversation, especially on social media, which some question whether the town manager was simply looking to use the returnable money for other purposes rather than allow Boosters to help local kids.

“There was conversation out there that I was taking money away from kids. I wouldn’t do that. Kids are a #1 priority for me. I want them to have everything they need...I would give everything I have to a child,” Newell told the

audience, noting she was the one who pushed to bring back a full summer rec program this year including swim lessons and having a lifeguard on duty at Crystal Lake to allow the program to function. “I do follow the rules. We’re here to figure this out.”

Davis and Worcester both claimed to not have received the letter sent by Pellerin. When the question was raised about Boosters providing a list of how money was recently spent, Worcester initially responded that the group’s attorney urged Boosters to keep their books closed since it is a private organization.

“We have responsibilities too. The board is responsible to taxpayers,” Select Board member Matt Frank responded. “We need a paper trail.”

Citizen Kathy Laplante agreed with Frank, saying with any organization, general accounting is needed as to “what’s in and what’s out.”

When The News first reported on the issue in February 2021, Select Board member Rick Sykes agreed with the anonymous letter writer that spending questions should be answered. “We should be able to stipulate what we want to know, and if they say ‘no,’ we say good-bye,” Sykes said.

At the same meeting, Select Board member Penny

Bean, who was involved in the Christmas is for Kids program, questioned whether the returnable money could be parceled out to other local non-profits, as well. “Other non-profit entities would like the chance to be able to do the same thing... Funding is an issue, organizations are struggling.”

Davis said he had no problem divulging how Boosters recently spent funds, and supported the idea of club officials and Town Manager Newell get together to agree upon developing a financial report.

Sykes suggested Boosters report out to the town each Dec. 31. He also questioned whether the town should be involved collecting the money. “I don’t think it is our money,” he said. “It worked for 43 years so why have money sent to the town?”

“Once again, I support the Boosters, but as an agent of the town, we’re obligated to ask for records,” said Frank, motioning that the board seek a three-year accounting of how Boosters used the returnable funds. “I don’t want to be the ogre here.”

The board voted 4-1 (Sykes against) for Boosters to provide accounting, and also work with the town manager regarding fund disbursement.

Fryeburg Memorial Day 2023

U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) released the following statement to honor our country’s fallen servicemembers on Memorial Day:

“On May 5, 1866, one year after the Civil War ended, a ceremony was held in Waterloo, New York, honoring veterans of that bloody, devastating conflict. Stores closed, flags were flown at half-staff, and the community came together to recognize those who fought and sacrificed to preserve our nation. As the years passed, the scope and size of these ceremonies grew across the country, and in 1971, the annual tradition was officially made Memorial Day – a day of solemn national observance. For more than a century and a half, we have continued this sacred ritual of paying tribute to those who gave their lives by rededicating ourselves to

the principles for which they fought.

“Today, we remember the brave Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our country and to preserve our way of life. We remember them not just as

graves marked with flags, but as brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, fathers and mothers, neighbors and friends. We remember their hopes and their dreams; we remember the part of ourselves that was lost when they gave our country, as President Lincoln described, ‘the last full measure of devotion.’

“As we honor these lost loved ones, we must also acknowledge the pain of their friends and families, who continue to miss them dearly. They are the mighty shoulders on which our armed forces stand as they protect our country and the values we hold dear. While we will never be able to fully repay the debt owed to our fallen heroes and their families, we can resolve to never forget or abandon the promises for which they fought. It is now on us to defend their vision of a free and strong nation so that the generations to come continue to enjoy the fruits of our exceptional democracy.

“May God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America.”

HARRISON honors veterans and their service on Memorial Day. (Rivet Photos)

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ried about plastic waste, but we really need to be worried about textile waste.”

What can AI do for Bridgton in regards to textile waste? Reuse, repurpose and recycle.

“We can help the community save valuable resources and not waste tax dollars that can be used for other programs,” she said.

Bitterman pointed to Sanford which pulled 134 tons of textiles from its waste stream, saving $10,720 in tipping fees.

Items in useable condition are provided to families in need. “We invite people to a central location, items are brought in and people come in and take what they need,” Bitterman said.

Other items are bagged and sent to “clothing graders,” which then put a price on the clothing and sell them to consignment stores.

Dropped off items are collected weekly, and AI provides municipalities with a 24/7 customer service line. Where bins are placed are up to the town. Bitterman noted Fryeburg is using an AI container and has experienced good success — “it’s one of our top producing sites,” she said.

“We move 225 tons of clothing every month,” she reported. “When you explain to people they can put jeans that are ripped at the knee into the bin, people are shocked. When you educate people (on what we do), they are all in.”

Select Board member Carrye Castleman-Ross agreed there is an “incredible need to recycle textiles. More is being thrown away than Salvation Army and Goodwill can handle.”

Bridgton

SLS: Fresh & alive

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on how to build the school.”

Boyce agreed that having a voice in the little details

“When we were in the Naples Elementary School, we were invited to come in as the new school was being developed. So, we got to see the music room. We got to see the computer lab. We got to see the classrooms. We got to see the bathroom,” Boyce said.

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Select Board member Bob McHatton added, “I’ve been trained that Salvation Army stuff is still wearable, and shabby things go into our hopper.”

Officials asked Public Service Director David Madsen if there is room at the Transfer Station for another collection bin, or are there other locations it could be placed, Madsen cautioned using the Town Hall site since if the bin is placed behind the building, some people could use it as a dumpster.

Madsen liked the idea of possibly partnering up with a local business as a bin site location.

“The Transfer Station is monitored, and we know what happens in unmonitored places. It seems like a natural fit,” Town Manager Bob Peabody said.

“Finding real estate may be difficult,” Madsen noted. “It’s a great idea.”

“It’s an absolutely worthwhile opportunity. If it doesn’t work out, they pull the bin out,” McHatton said.

Officials plan to take a closer look at bin location opportunities, as well as receive more information from Apparel Impact regarding how it would go about educating the public about the recycling program.

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“Back then, teachers did have some initial input. For example, kindergarten teachers wanted to have bathrooms in the classrooms. The other teachers wanted bathrooms in the hall. Little things like that, we had some input.”

Jane Foye, a kindergarten teacher who worked for 34 years in the district, recalls details about the transition to the new school.

“The best part of moving for me is that every bit of it involved the parents. It really got the parents into the school. I can remember Buster Coy’s father driving up with his truck, loading staff. The whole process was neat,” Foye said.

“We were blending staff. We were given time by the school board to meet as a blended staff several times before school opened. It’s hard. You leave that school and you leave that school and you come together in a new school,” she said.

Flanagin expanded on the transition for the teachers.

“We all left very small schools. I was over at Casco Memorial School. We had about six or seven staff members and couple parttime people. To come into this big building of 20 or 30 was a little intimidating

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RETURNING RETIREES — Former staff at Songo Locks School (some of whom still substitute) returned to the school on May 17 for a special lunch to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the school. From left to right are: Rosemarie Dyer, Jane Foye, Jean Martin, Noreen Casey and Linda McVety. (De Busk Photo)

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GREAT OPENING to the new Music on Main free concert series in Bridgton as perfect weather and great music lured a big crowd to hear American Ride (pictured) and the Bryan Frates Band. Up next on June 24 will be the Mallett Brothers Band.

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We don’t want to overcrowd the green with trees,” Garcia said.

The species of tree on tap for this fall: three flowering crabapple trees, he said.

Right now, the three maples that were planted in May are being watered using gator bags.

The committee had priced an irrigation system at “$6,000 to lay the pipes and the heads. That doesn’t include hiring a plumber,” Garcia said.

“We want to do this in phases. We want to establish how you want us to phase this. Do you want the irrigation and the planting this fall; and if so, where is the money coming from,” Garcia said.

Keinath talked about the task before the committee to come up with those phases.

Early in the discussion, audience member Priscilla Kyle asked if the town might pursue growing a lawn.

“Will it be easier to grow the grass now that pines are gone? Do you feel that without the pine needles you would need all the watering that you are talking about,” she asked.

“No matter what you do when you plant grass, you need water,” Garcia answered.

Keinath mentioned that the soil is too sandy to support the growing grass there.

“We are trying to grow grass in sand,” she said.

Selectman Kevin Rogers spoke.

“I think we are in good hands with the phasing. We are putting the cart before the horse. We are putting irrigation down before there is loam. If we are talking about nice shrubbery and gardens. Irrigation is a little down the road compared

to getting loam out there,” he said.

Keinath said the irrigation system does not have to happen right away, especially since the maples have gators to keep them watered.

Penn Worcester posed a question to the board.

“Whatever we do here on the green is going to be there for a long time so no need to rush. The question is: I would like to hear the position from the board on the loam. That seem to be one of the biggest questions of all,” Worcester said.

Selectman Rogers said the first step is to get a price for loam.

LUC member Arleen Shepherd said that she already received a price estimate of $6,000 to loam the worse parts of the area.

Vice-Chair Ted Shane commented.

“If we are talking about irrigation, light and power, you want to bury that first. That should go in before the loam. We are not a state project: Put down the loam and dig it up to put in the pieces,” he said. “I would love to see that space green for the summer, but that won’t happen.”

Interim Town Manager Bill Giroux said that the main objective to the committee should be to put together the phased plan with solid prices.

That was the suggestion made by Selectman Colin Brackett earlier in the evening.

“My recommendation is that committee go back and come up with an overall plan of what to do with property,” he said.

Garcia was aware of the Naples’ summer camp tent going up on the green, which was why the plantings won’t happen until the autumn.

SLS at 30 years

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Casco resident Bonnie Wetmore taught second and third grade. She retired in 2012.

“We got to come tour the school and give ideas to talk to the people. We were talking to the people who designed the school. They listened to us,” she said.

“It opened in 1993 in January. We went home for Christmas break and came back to a new school,”

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Association seeking volunteer inspectors

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close proximity to known milfoil sites, in 2020, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) listed the lake as “High Risk.” Due to this classification, earlier this spring, WPA applied for and received a financial grant of $2,530 from the

State of Maine to support its courtesy boat inspection program. Each year, the list of invasives grows; it now includes both plants and animals. But milfoil remains chief among them.

This year, funded by donations from the watershed residents and the milfoil grant, WPA is paying

for 35 hours per week of paid boat inspector time from Lakes Environmental Association, matched by at least 14 hours per week provided by WPA volunteers. Protecting Woods Pond from invasives is a high priority for WPA, and this is where the association spends nearly all

of its budget. Volunteering at the boat ramp is easy and it’s fun to meet new people in our community. It takes less than two minutes to inspect a boat, and last summer, five plants were found (fortunately, none were invasive!). Prevention is key!

~ Lake Region Maps ~

Great Northern Docks owner and pen/ink artist Sam Merriam, has released a collection of new lake maps. With assistance from his graphic artist brother, Seth, the vintage style, 11x17 on heavy parchment, depict earlier and simpler times in Maine’s Lake Region. Prints are $20 each, and support local food pantries. Maps can also be purchased at the Greater Bridgton Chamber of Commerce, 257 Main St., Suite 1, Bridgton. They can be purchased online at

Maps completed include:

Arrowhead

Cobbossee

Highland Kezar

Little Ossipee

Little Sebago

Long & Brandy

Maranacook

Moose Pond

Wetmore said. Deb Bilodeau also taught second and third grade with Wetmore.

“We were team teachers and worked across from each other. We had to move our books. It took forever to line up our books,” Bilodeau said.

Wetmore remembered the excitement that comes with moving into a new space.

“When we moved in, it was like kids at Christmas,” she said. “We were putting up things and finding new things everywhere we went. The whole building was brand new.”

Sebago Lake

Thomas Pond

They distribute it via two television channels on the Charter-Spectrum cable system to 11 communities, via live web streaming of selected programs, and via on-demand viewing from a large library of high-definition videos archived on Vimeo.com and LakeRegionTV.org because I only knew half the staff instead of knowing everybody,” she said. “We found that we all jumped in pretty quickly and learned to become a team.”

Thompson

Trickey Pond

Woods Pond

…and more on the way!

Golf course off to a hot start Laker Scoreboard

By Whit Lesure

Highlands Golf Columnist

Memorial Day Weekend delivered everything you could possibly ask for: the traditional celebration of our country’s past and present servicemen and women, mid-summer heat for the annual family gatherings, a heroic last second, season saving Celtic Derrick White shot, and the busiest couple of golfing days of the early season at Bridgton Highlands C.C.

“Delivering” equally well this past week was the timehonored “Scramble” events.

On Tuesday, “Barefoot Sue” Attianese was up to her old tricks leading her flock of four — Ed Miller, Russ “Sugar” Sweet, and Rolf “Mad-Dog” Madsen — to the Low Gross victory. Finishing in second was the team of Mark Nolette, Merlin Bahr, Steve Collomy, and Scott “Paradise” Paradis. Third Gross went to the “Boys of Bridgton Academy” Joe Hemmings, Rick Marcella, Jim Hopkins, and Nick Elias. First Net was captured by the group of Bob Pollard, Jeff “Doc” Polansky, Paul Howard, and Cody “Big Tex” Reid. Second Net was won by the team Dana Phillips, Ed “the Colonel” Kuklinski, Perry Gibson, and “Jungle” Jim Semple. Third Net went to the foursome of Chet Hansra, David Berry, Tim “the Lion” King, and Don Carlson. “Barefoot Sue” Attianese

won NTP (nearest the pin) #2 while “Mad-Dog” Madsen enjoyed the time away from his other more pressing responsibilities at the club (MGA President) to earn NTP #8.

On Thursday, the Low Gross winning team was the foursome of Doug “First” Plaice, Kim “Giddy-Up” Pike, Donna Parks, and Nita Craig-Carsley, reportedly flown in for the event by her relatively newbie husband “the Bagman” (Len Carsley) for the express purpose of earning some family vacation cash. Second Gross was left for “the Young Guns of BA” Derek Marshall, Ryan Connors, Jeremy Muench, and Dave Rosen. Third Gross went to the veteran team of “Wild” Willie Elliot, Gail Triant, Rich Johnston, and Laurie “the Hammer” Edgerly. First Net was taken by familiar feisty foursome of Bob “the Compressor” Pollard, Jeff “Doc” Polansky, Paul Howard, and Cody Reid. Winning 2nd Net was the threesome of Brent “BB” Brown, Jeff Meinhart, and Jim “Bo” Fisher. Picking up 3rd Net was the “Wags” team of Richard “Hewlet” Packard, Lauren Packard, Mike Linsky, and Shari Linski. Richard “Hewlet” Packard picked up NTP #2 while Laurie “the Hammer” Edgerly nailed NTP #8.

In Saturday Sweeps action, Wayne Kuvaja earned Low Gross while “Gentleman” Jim Mains won

Low Net. Rob “the Pride of Jersey” Pressman paired with “Backside” Jimmy Thombs to take home Team Gross. Unfortunately for Pressman, flying in his own “ringer,” Michael Rome, didn’t produce the kind of weekend results the “Jersey Boys” hoped for. Asked for comment, the humble and highly competitive Rome offered, “Listen, my friends back home think Maine is part of Canada…I’m just up here making sure Rob isn’t picking up any bad habits from some of the Neanderthals I’ve met on this porch.” Jim Mains and Wayne Kuvaja partnered up for the Team Net honor. Bill Holden won the Quota playing left-handed. Assistant Pro Dan “Dark Star” Cahill captured NTP #10 at a modern-day record long 50-feet. When asked later, the typically affable Cahill chirped, “Hey, let’s see you stick an approach any closer on this “linoleum” (greens).

On Sunday, Wayne “the Champ” Kuvaja pulled a “Kavanagh” and swept the weekend Low Gross. “Backside” Jimmy Thombs ho-hummed his way to the Low Net. The “Thunder and Lightning” pair of Kuvaja and Whit Lesure claimed Team Net. The “M&M Boys” Macklin and Mushrow earned a sweet Team Net victory. Jim Macklin won the Quota as he continues to play solid golf both at BHCC and on the MSGA circuit. The vet-

eran Kuvaja topped off one of the largest paydays in recent memory with an NTP #8.

Not making the headlines, nor any cash, but worth noting here is Nick Stuart’s dual accomplishments Sunday whereby on two consecutive holes he earned a 7-stroke difference, and on three consecutive others kept his total in single digits. Golf can be a bit fickle I guess. But you already knew that.

Finally, if you think you’ve played a lot of golf thus far, go check out 1st Team Club Good Guys John Roberge, Cody Reid, and Doug Walo any early morning of the week. No one gets in a quicker or more enjoyable round than John, and the last guy to do laps around Highlands like Doug was former Assistant Pro Lee Jatkevicius. The difference is I never saw my friend Lee walk, and I’ve never seen Doug in a cart. Cody, meanwhile, is struggling with shoulder issues, yet to my eyes, has never hit the “driver” any better. The injuries do not appear to have had any impact on his legendary story-telling abilities.

Rain compromises Naples culvert

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer

NAPLES — In just five years, the cross culvert under Chaplin’s Mill Road has almost failed twice.

This infrastructure crisis is concerning enough that outgoing Naples Town Manager John Hawley advised replacing it with an open box culvert this year.

He warned that the town might lose the road if the culvert gives out. He suggested using money from the Roads and Paving Bonds, if that ballot measure passes in June.

Last month, the culvert was a topic on the Naples Board of Selectmen’s agenda.

“With the recent rainfall and flooding, there has been a lot of roadside damage, a lot of pavement breaking up,” Hawley began.

Naples Maintenance Director Steve Merkle has been busy doing damage control following the extreme rainfall on the night of April 30 and the morning of May 1.

“The cross culvert under Chaplin’s Mill Road was almost washed away, which would have ultimately destroyed the road,” Hawley said. This the second storm during my tenure that we have been in danger of losing it.” Merkle said that the last time the culvert was underwater, a crane was used to hold it in place until the flooding subsided. Last summer, an inspection confirmed that the bottom of the culvert is rotted out.

During the May Hawley described the scene earlier this month.

“After this storm, the water coming through it went over the road, and [the water] was pushing the side walls of the culvert,” he said. In order to ascertain how much more damage the culvert sustained, it would require cutting into the pavement, he said. No doubt it is damaged. A fix is needed.

Replacing it with an open box culvert is the answer, he said. The open box culvert has been the permanent solution for Horace Falls and Edes Falls roads, he said.

“They classified this as a 10-year storm. If this was just a 10-year storm, this will happen again soon,” Hawley said.

“We did not budget for this. It would be my recommendation that if the bond passes for paving and road construction, you should use some of that money,” he said.

“You are going to lose that culvert. You should start the process of consulting with an engineer and applying for the permits,” he said.

Merkle said he thought the culvert had reached the end of its lifespan.

“That was quite scary. We shut the road down. The next day, the water level had dropped 18 inches below the culvert,” he said. “Sunday morning, we had six inches of water up on Lake House Road. We removed the debris and within an hour the water was no longer across the road.”

Chairman Jim Grattelo asked if a vote was required.

Hawley said no vote was needed, just the board’s acknowledgement that the town should line up its ducks for the culvert replacement.

“We should start getting some of that legwork done in order to be ready,” he said.

Selectman Colin Brackett, who was attending via Zoom asked about the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) permit to do work around water.

“It’s a permit by rule. It lasts for a year. If the town doesn’t complete it within a year, it can apply for an extension,” Hawley said.

In related news, the board accepted the paving bid from Pike Industries for $427,950. This is for grinding and paving on Middle Road, Lake House Road, and Kansas Road.

BASEBALL

Poland 2, Lakers 0: Jacob Chadbourne pitched seven innings, allowing just two runs on six hits, striking out 12 and walking one, but fell short as his Lakers were unable to generate any offense against Poland hurler Adam Gwaranski, who went 6 2/3 innings, giving up 3 hits, striking out 11 and only walking 2 to capture a 2-0 Knights’ win.

Brock Gibbons went 2-for-4 for the Lakers.

A double by Regan Cohen got the scoring going for Poland in the fourth inning. Poland got one more in the sixth on a Sam Paladino single.

“What a senior night game. Game got moved up an hour due to rain, and it seemed like the pitchers knew it as well because both kids were lights out,” Laker Coach Andrew Stacy said. “As most games came down this year, we had limited chances, couldn’t string together that big inning to give us any sustained momentum. Jacob Chadbourne pitched a great last game in a Laker uniform, and really all year had very solid outings. If we could have scored him 2 to 3 more runs, could have given up the 2 to 3 wins he deserved.”

Cape Elizabeth 4, Lakers 1: The Lakers lost the lead late in a 4-1 defeat to Cape on Friday. The game was tied at one with Cape Elizabeth batting in the top of the sixth when Jimmy Hollowell singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

Lake Region got on the board in the second inning as Jacob Chadbourne belted a solo homer.

Jameson Bryant earned the victory for CE as the fireballer lasted seven innings, allowing four hits and one run while striking out five and walking one.

Brock Gibbons took the loss, surrendering three runs on four hits over five and a third innings, striking out 10.

“Brock gave us an opportunity to be in that game early by really controlling the game out there. Any big moment, he would make a great pitch and would either get a strike out or the defense would back him up,” Coach Stacy said. “Unfortunately, our bats just couldn’t string much together.”

Brunswick 9, Lakers 1: The Lakers kept it close for the first half of the game, but mistakes and timely hitting by Brunswick gave them the win 9-1 in a Saturday afternoon affair.

With the game tied 1-1, the Dragons broke it open in the fifth and sixth innings, scoring seven runs with the middle of the order doing the damage.

“I was hoping with the recent play we might get this last one, however we just had too many free runners and you can only do that so long with good teams. Tough year but one where we saw a lot of youth get some experience in a very tough conference,” Coach Stacy said.

Heal Rating: The Lakers finished the season at 1-15. GIRLS’ TENNIS

Cape 5, Lakers 0

#1 Singles: Maddy Hansen (CE) def. Kasey Johnson (LR) 6-0 6-1

#2 Singles: Aurora Milton (CE) def. Sarah Solomon (LR) 6-1 6-2

#3 Singles: Elena Rosenberg (CE) def. Ava Smith (LR) 6-2 6-3

#1 Doubles: Piper Duryee/Sally McCoy (CE) def. Jenna Jordan/Rianna Reynolds (CE) 6-1 6-0

#2 Doubles: Gillian Lenclt/Sid Allen (CE) def. Susie Butler/Katie Peterson (LR) 6-1 6-3

Lakers 4, St. Dom’s 1

#1 Singles: Avery Gravel (SD) def. Kasey Johnson (LR)

6-2 6-4

#2 Singles: Sarah Solomon (LR) def. Georgie Davidson (SD) 6-2 6-1

#3 Singles: Ava Smith (LR) def. Lorelei Bonney (SD)

6-0 7-5

#1 Doubles: Jenna Jordan/Rianna Reynolds (LR) def. Kelsey Gagnon/Abbie Mitchell (SD) 4-6 6-1 6-1

#2 Doubles: Lilli Boesenberg/Asia Sirolla (LR) def. Kyla Berube/Kendall Gravel (SD) 6-3 6-1

Regional Sports

June 1, 2023, The Bridgton News, Page 7A

Laker recaps

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TRACK & FIELD

Laker throwers had a spectacular meet on Saturday at the Western Maine Conference Track and Field Championships. Leah Edwards made the finals in all three throwing events; highlighted with a fifth place finish in the javelin on a provisional state qualifying (PQ) fifth round throw of 81 feet, 2 inches. Impressively, all 12 of Leah’s throws in the javelin and discus were over 70 feet.

Teammate Izabell Apovian had 11 of her 12 throws over 78 feet in those events. Her first round throw in the discus was a personal record (PR) by 7.5 feet, an automatic state qualifier (AQ), and eventually a third place finish in the event. She topped that in the javelin by hitting a seasonal best (SB) by 3 feet on her third throw for an AQ, then going 3 feet farther on her next throw to win the event.

Just over three weeks ago, Taylor Spearrin picked up a javelin for the first time. He threw it 111 feet that first week. He threw it 118 feet last week. On Saturday, his second throw was a PR and PQ of 130 feet, 2 inches. Then leaving no doubt about states, he threw an AQ 137 feet, 4 inches in round 5 to place fourth in the event. He also tied for fifth in the high jump.

Olivia Roy had PRs by two feet in both the shot put and the javelin to round out the top-level meet by Lakers throwers.

“Each has put extra focus on their events with Coach Caron this week and we couldn’t have asked for better results,” Lake Region Coach Mark Snow reported.

Alecssander Freitas dropped his 110-meter hurdle PR from 17.71 to 17.01 seconds in the qualifying round. The time was an AQ, but he bettered that in the finals with his thirdplace time of 16.66 seconds. He now ranks ninth in Class B for the 110meter hurdles. He is ranked third in Class B in his main event, the 300-meter hurdles. He placed second in that event with his time of 42.90 seconds.

Grady Kemp is now ranked sixth in Class B for the 1600 meters after his fabulous 8-second PR time of 4:34.65. He ran aggressively at the start of the gun lap, then was unable to hold off Landon Morrison of York for the win. He followed up that second-place finish with sixth place in the 3200 meters. Grady will run both those events at States. He is ranked #12 in the 3200 meters.

The relays performed well starting with the fourth-place boys’ 4x800 meters.

“It was our second time running it this year so the season best of over a minute was not surprising,” Coach Snow said. Tristan Cormier had a 13-second PR; Bhavnish Tucker (0.6 seconds) and Ezra Gronlund (2 seconds)

PRed as well. Michael Clarke had a 20 second SB.

The fifth place boys’ 4x100 meter relay team of Ethan Kutella, Lucian Bassett, Collin Varney, and Colin Murphy dedicated a lot of practice time this week on their handoffs and it paid off well. They lowered their SB nearly 2 seconds to 49.65 seconds. This is only the third sea-

OFF AND SPRINTING in the 100 meters prelim are Lakers (left to right) Samantha Kilgore, Lizzie Brewer and Reannah Dingley. (Photos courtesy of Kevin Murphy)

son in the last 13 years that Lake Region has gone under 50 seconds.

“I’m so happy for them to see the results of their extra efforts this week,” Coach Snow added. Colin and Lucian (2.3 second PR) were also on the fifth place 4x400 meter relay team with Ezra Gronlund and Michael

Raider weekly recaps

TRACK & FIELD

Although the Raiders had a small group competing in Saturday’s Western Maine Conference Championships held at Lake Region, Coach Trevor Hope had plenty of good things to report.

“To those who went to graduation, I do hope you had a wonderful time and made some great memories. To those who graduated, you should be proud of your accomplishments and the milestone you have achieved. You were all greatly missed at this meet but we hope it went really

well,” Coach Hope said. “We were so well taken care of at our meet! A huge thank you to Andrea Macht for everything you have done all season long and to many others who have contributed in supporting our team. It has been more than any other year since I have been here and it really does make a difference. I know everyone on the team really appreciates it.”

Some meet highlights include:

Lily Bryan earned a personal record by about a second in the 100m hurdles,

and broke the 12-foot mark in the long jump, another PR.

Hazel Lewis PRed in her 100m sprint and was followed right behind by her teammate Jocelyn Roy.

Isabel Macht took 7th in the 400m and her teammate Kate Owens had a huge PR by 3 seconds in the event!

Katey-Anne Clark ran the 200m and also ran a significant PR in the event!

A huge shout out to junior Zack Emery who was able to bring back FA’s only points. He took 4th place in the 110m hurdles final and in the prelim ran what Coach Hope would consider a PR of 17.33 which is an automatic time for States. If it wasn’t legitimate before, it certainly is now. He also took 6th place in the 300m hurdles with a time very close or the same as his PR.

Livne Tavor-Grinberg and Idan Or both ran the 100m dash and both recorded PRs in the event. Livne went on to run another big PR in the 200m and Idan competed in the javelin.

Ben Allocco and Sam Johnson competed in all three throws and were joined by their teammate Jonah Densmore in the discus.

“It wasn’t a great day for throwers unfortunately, but I know they put in their best effort,” Coach Hope said.

Raider Scorecard

• Baseball — The

WESTERN MAINE CONFERENCE

TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Lake Region H.S., May 27

Girls’ Results

200 Meters: 1. Abby Noble, Yarmouth, 27.28; 14.

Hailey Brewer, LR, 31.22; 22. Anne Brackett Clark, FA, 33.88

400 Meters: 1. Jillian Holland, York, 1:02.62; 7.

Isabel Macht, FA, 1:05.99; 12. Kate Owens, FA,

1:17.95

800 Meters: 1. Emma Young, Cape, 2:25.24; 9. Sadie Plummer, LR, 2:39.18

1600 Meters: 1. Cary Drake, York, 5:08.50; 17. Molly Webster, LR, 6:42.71

4X100 Relay: 1. Yarmouth 52.87; 7 Lake Region

1:06.51

4X400 Relay: 1. Freeport 4:21.68; 5. Lake Region

5:01.67

Long Jump: 1. Ella Brown, Gray-NG, 15-7.50; 11. Lily Bryan, FA, 12-2.50

Triple Jump: 1. Lia Traficonte, Greely, 33-3.25; 11. Molly Webster, LR, 24-7

Shot Put: 1. Sloan Gardner, Cape, 31-11.50; 7. Leah Edwards, LR, 25-9.50; 13. Olivia Roy, LR, 20-0.50; 14. Madeline Beckwith, FA, 13-8

Discus: 1. Alexis Hutchings, Gray-NG, 95-8; 3. Izabell Apovian, LR, 88-10; 7. Leah Edwards, LR, 79-8

Javelin: 1. Izabell Apovian, LR, 91-5 (fourth attempt out of six, longest throw); 5. Leah Edwards, LR, 81-2; 13. Jocelyn Roy, FA, 61-3; 17. Hazel Lewis, FA, 54-9; 21. Olivia Roy, LR, 46-2

Racewalk: 1. Brook O’Neil, York, 9:46.33; 7. Madeline Beckwith, FA, 13:34.78

Rankings: York 141, Greely 111, Freeport 107, Gray-NG 82, Yarmouth 65, Cape Elizabeth 59, Lake Region 20

Boys’ Results

200 Meters: 1. Samuel Kim, Greely, 23.55; 11. Livne Tavor-Grinberg, FA, 25.51; 16. Lucian Bassett, LR, 26.27; 17. Colin Murphy, LR, 26.58; 19. Collin Varney, LR, 27.60

800 Meters: 1. Carter Libby, Gray-NG, 1:58.53; 8. Ezra Gronlund, LR, 2:06.81; 15. Tucker Bhavnish, LR, 2:15.86

1600 Meters: 1. Landon Morrison, York, 4:33.71; 2. Grady Kemp, LR, 4:34.65; 14. Bhavnish Tucker, LR, 4:58.25; 20. Tristan Cormier, LR, 5:31.30

3200 Meters: 1. Michael Maines, Gray-NG, 10:23.07; 6. Grady Kemp, LR, 10:48.56

110 Meter Hurdles: 1. Jonah Guiboard, Greely, 15.50; 3. Alecssander Freitas, LR, 16.66; 4. Zack Emery, FA, 17.60

300 Meter Hurdles: 1. Jonah Guiboard, Greely, 42.81; 2. Alecssander Freitas, LR, 42.90; 6. Zack Emery, FA, 47.06

4X100 Relay: 1 Yarmouth 44.41; 5. Lake Region 49.65

4X400 Relay: 1. Greely 3:39.84; 5. Lake Region

3:59.18

4X800 Relay: 1. Freeport 8:15.27; 4. Lake Region

9:20.15

High Jump: 1. Gavin Davis, York, 6-2; 5. Taylor

THE BEST javelin thrower in the Western Maine Conference is Izabell Apovian of Lake Region, who placed first in Saturday’s championships.

PUSHING UPWARD is Lake Region’s Colin Murphy in pole vault competition.

FEELING THE PAIN as he makes a final push in the 1600 meters is Grady Kemp, who finished second.

OFF HER FINGERTIPS — Fryeburg Academy’s Madeline Beckwith releases the shot put during the Western Maine Conference championships Saturday held at Lake Region H.S. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Murphy) RAIDERS, Page 10A WMC, Page 10A

LAKER, Page 10A

Graduation Day at FA

FA

Senior Awards

Kevin J. Briggs, 16th

Masonic District Award

Zachary B. Eastman, 16th Masonic District Award

Victoria Harrisn, 16th

Masonic District Award

Seth Riddensdale, Philip

G. Andrews Family Award

Chloe Sartory, Philip G. Andrews Family Award

Haden A. Fox, Joseph R. Austin Football Award

Gabriel S. McKenney, Joseph R. Austin Football

Award

James P. Morrison, Richard Beckhard Memorial

Scholarship

Chloe Sartory, Theodore

P. Blaich Social Studies

Award

Kacey-Jane Clark, Wallace Blake Scholarship

Beverly A. Brooks, Boyle Fund Award

Bethany E. Burnell, Boyle Fund Award

Kacey-Jane E. Clark, Brian Lunt Memorial Scholarship

Bryce A. Richardson, Brooks Family Scholarship

Peyton B. McMurtray, Terry Buck Scholarship

Kacey-Jane E. Clark, Certificate of Arts

Ava Frechette, Certificate of Arts

Elsie Leonard, Certificate of Arts

Gege (Grace) Liu, Certificate of Arts

MaryJane L. Owens, Certificate of Arts

May Ki-ok Shin, Certificate of Arts

Andrew R. Irwin, Chatham Historical Society Award

Jaemin (Chris) Kwon, Class of 1950 Award

Meredith A. Day, Class of 1972 Award

Andrew R. Irwin, Robert S. Crabtree Service Award

Dylan J. Gilpatric, David Leddy Construction

Technology Scholarship

Ashley D. Watson, David Leddy Construction

Technology Scholarship

May Ki-ok Shin, Deans’ Cup

Alegra B. Bartlett, Denmark Lions Club Scholarship

Kevin J. Briggs, Denmark Lions Club Scholarship

Kacey-Jane E. Clark, Denmark Lions Club Scholarship

Bryce A. Richardson, Denmark Lions Club Scholarship

Tristin Nylin, Jaden Dennery Armed Forces Award

Caleb R. Micklon, Richard Denney Scholarship

Bryan R. Martinez Chavez, Barbara Douglass

Intercultural Ambassador Award

Sooyeon (Soo) Oh, Barbara Douglass Intercultural

Ambassador Award

Violet P. Brosnan, Drama Award

Ava Frechette, Drama Award

Myla M. Gillis, Embark Scholarship

Gabriel S. McKenney, Erickson Award

Joao V. Teixeira Orlando, John Fordyce Prize

Bryan R. Martinez Chavez, Charles E. and Blanche M.

Fox Award

Haden A. Fox, Susan Harnden Fox Wrestling Award

Bethany E. Burnell, John Freeman Memorial Award

Abigail A. Paulding, Ruth Shaw French Award

Andrew R. Irwin, Fryeburg Academy Alumni

Association Award

Ainsley C. Foster, Fryeburg Academy Alumni

Association Award

Colton E. McCarthy, Fryeburg Academy Alumni

Association Award

Bryce A. Richardson, Fryeburg Academy Alumni

Association Award

May Ki-Ok Shin, Fryeburg Academy Alumni

Association Award

Hannah W. Nguyen, Fryeburg Academy Alumni

Association Award

Eliza B. Thorne, Fryeburg Academy Alumni Association

Award

Jacob P. Adams, FA Soccer Award

Ava Frechette, FA Spanish Award

Kyungyoon (Yuna) Lee, FA Spanish Award

Ava Frechette, FA Teachers Association Award

Abigail A. Paulding, FA Teachers Association Award

Kevin J. Briggs, Fryeburg Area Rotary Club Scholarship

Ainsley C. Foster, Fryeburg Area Rotary Club

Scholarship

Andrew R. Irwin, Fryeburg Area Rotary Club

Scholarship

Derek A. Maxim, Fryeburg Area Rotary Club

Scholarship

Eliza B. Thorne, Fryeburg Area Rotary Club Scholarship

Michael J. Trumbull, Fryeburg Area Rotary Club

Scholarship

Michael J. Trumbull, Fryeburg Fair Award

James P. Morrison, Fryeburg Lions Club Scholarship

Meredith A. Day, Fryeburg Lions Club Scholarship

Caleb R. Micklon, Fryeburg Rec Department’s Dick Cote Community Service Award

Rylee A. McCabe, Gaige McCue Scholarship

Yeo Bondar, Gibson Memorial Medal

Yunfei (Sophia) Sun, Priscilla MacGillivray Goff Award

Allison M. Southwick, Graustein Award

Gabriel S. McKenney, Graustein Award Caleb R. Micklon, Clifford L. Gray Baseball

Award

Daniel L. Day, Stella N. and Lawrence M. Gray

Award

Sooyeon (Soo) Oh, Stella Nickerson Gray Award

Andrew R. Irwin, Greater Lovell Land Trust

Scholarship

Eliza B. Thorne, Grover Women’s Athletic Award

Caleb R. Micklon, James Hadlock Memorial

Scholarship

Thomas Ontengco, James Hadlock Memorial

Scholarship

Eliza B. Thorne, James Hadlock Memorial

Scholarship

May Ki-ok Shin, George Haley Prize

Anna (Yeo) Bondar, Lester W. Hammond Jr. Award

Derek A. Maxim, Cal and Sally Harnden Award

Noah K. O’Connell, Peter Hastings Memorial Scholarship

William A. Guthro, Head of School Award

Virginia Priestman, Head of School Award

Jacob P. Adams, Eldon W. Heartz Track Award

Samantha Winterbottom, Dorothy P. Ingraham Award

Andrew R. Irwin, Joan Irish Award

MaryJane L. Owens, Flora Katsiaficas Scholarship

Lilianah P. Amazeen, Kendal and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation Scholarship

Ava Frechette, Kendal and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation Scholarship

Magnolia W. Peirce, Kendal and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation Scholarship

Pauline L. Peirce, Kendal and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation Scholarship

Virginia Priestman, Kendal and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation Scholarship

Seth Riddensdale, Kendal and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation Scholarship

Chloe Sartory, Kendal and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation Scholarship

Eli T. Schor, Kendal and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation Scholarship

Rosa M. Tepe, Kendal and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation Scholarship

MaryJane L. Owens, Kendal and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation Scholarship

Bryce A. Richardson, Knights of Pythias Award

James P. Morrison, LaCasce Award

Shirkeyshaw (Keyshaw) Bondar, LaCasce Award

Anna (Yeo) Bondar, Ralph M. Larrabee Award

Ainsley C. Foster, Lovell Lions Club Scholarship

Caleb R. Micklon, Lovell Lions Club Scholarship

Grace E. Murley, Lovell Lions Club Scholarship

Chloe Sartory, Vincent Manoriti Memorial Book Award

Owen K. Galligan, Paul “Skip” McBride Memorial

BIG MOMENT — Fryeburg Academy Class of 2023 members toss their caps as graduation concludes. (Photos courtesy of Lakyn Ela/FA)

GIBSON MEMORIAL MEDAL recipient Yeo Bondar with Associate Head of School Joe Manning.

CLASS PRESIDENT Jacob Indek reads his address to the Class of 2023.

NEW GRADS Zemmi MacMillan and Astrid Eklund.

HEAD OF SCHOOL AWARD recipients Will Guthro and Ginger Priestman pictured with FA Head of School Erin Mayo.

SMILE FOR THE CAMERA — Back row left to right, Hogan Bemis, Josh Wake, Corbin Blake; front row Grace Murley, Sam Winterbottom, and Elsie Leonard. SENIOR AWARDS, Page 9A

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Senior Awards

Award

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Eliza B. Thorne, Paul “Skip” McBride Memorial Award

Caleb R. Micklon, Warren B. and John W. McKeen

Educational Foundation

Hannah W. Nguyen, Memorial Medical Staff Scholarship

Gabriel McKenney, MELMAC Education Scholarship

Ashleigh G. Bariteau, Memorial Hospital Healthcare

Scholarship, Volunteers Scholarship program

Kacey-Jane E. Clark, Priscilla Higgins Merrifield

French Award Ainsley C. Foster, Milestones Federal Credit Union

Scholarship

Pauline L. Peirce, Sen. George J. Mitchell-Wes Bonney

Scholarship

Andrew R. Irwin, Mountain Garden Club Alice T.

Madden Scholarship

Kacey-Jane E. Clark, Eva Mulford Music Scholarship

Bethany E. Burnell, North Country Cares Scholarship

Rylee A. McCabe, North Country Cares Scholarship

Gabriel S. McKenney, North Country Cares Scholarship

Georgiana J. Steadman, North Country Cares Scholarship

Andrew R. Irwin, Oliver Award

Ainsley C. Foster, Susan Souther Page English

Certificate

Sooyeon (Soo) Oh, Frank Petillo Memorial Excellence

in

Arts Award

Phuoc (John) B. Le, Mjr. Clayton Warren Pike and

Margaret E. Pike Science Prize

Ashley D. Watson, Pingree-Trumbull Scholarship

Andrew R. Irwin, Poland Spring Good Science

Scholarship

Gege (Grace) Liu, Poland Spring Good Science

Scholarship

James P. Morrison, Poland Spring Good Science

Scholarship

Zachary B. Eastman, Tom Quinn Scholarship

Alan K. Arthur, Raider Pride Booster Club Award

William A. Guthro, Raider Pride Booster Club Award

James P. Morrison, Raider Pride Booster Club Award

Grace E. Murley, Raider Pride Booster Club Award

MaryJane L. Owens, Raider Pride Booster Club Award

Eliza B. Thorne, Raider Pride Booster Club Award

Haden A. Fox, Raider Boosters Coaches Award

Allison M. Southwick, Raider Boosters Coaches Award

Ainsley C. Foster, Walter A. Robinson Award

Grady D. York, Charles G. Rutter Industrial Arts Medical

Award

Alegra B. Bartlett, Madeline A. Savard Medical Award

Charles M. Anderson, Bill Sayles Award

Eliza B. Thorne, Senior Esprit de Corps Award

Grady D. York, Senior Esprit de Corps Award

Virginia Priestman, Settlers’ Green Outlet Village

Scholarship

Georgianna J. Steadman, Frank W. Shaw Post #137

American Legion Award

Isabella R. Lane, Denise T. Stacy Scholarship

Seth Riddensdale, Technical Theater Award

Andrew R. Irwin, Tin Mountain Conservation Center

Scholarship

Kyungyoon (Yuna) Lee, Elizabeth W. Tinker Prize for

Math

French

Abigail M. Ontengco, Elizabeth W. Tinker Prize for

Andrew R. Irwin, Elizabeth W. Tinker Prize for History

Ashley D. Watson, Angel “Tony” Torres Book Award

Camden G. Johnson, Harry G. True Basketball Award

Jaden T. Davis, Harry G. True and Sandra G. True

Memorial Scholarship

Brooke L. Gerry, Daniel E. Turner Award

Gege (Grace) Liu, Andrew B. Welch Life Science Award

Gabriel S. McKenney, Western Maine Conference

Citizenship Award

Eliza B. Thorne, Western Maine Conference Citizenship

Award

May Ki-ok Shin, John F. Weston Award

Andrew R. Irwin, White Mountain Milers Gretchen B.

Hatch Scholarship

Eliza B. Thorne, White Mountain Milers Gretchen B.

Hatch Scholarship

Jaden T. Davis, Worthington Foundation Scholarship

Meredith A. Day, Worthington Foundation Scholarship

William A. Hallam, Worthington Foundation Scholarship

Gabriel S. McKenney, Worthington Foundation

Scholarship

Caleb R. Micklon, Worthington Foundation Scholarship

James P. Morrison, Worthington Foundation Scholarship

Noah K. O’Connell, Worthington Foundation

Scholarship

Abigail A. Paulding, Worthington Foundation

Scholarship

Jason A. Piper, Worthington Foundation Scholarship

Isaac A. Twombly-Wiser, Worthington Foundation

Scholarship

Samuel J. Vallee, Worthington Foundation Scholarship

Shirkeyshaw M. Woitko, Worthington Foundation

Scholarship

Festival of art at Sebago school

SEBAGO — Sebago

Elementary School students spent an evening at school with their families and friends enjoying arts festivities and entertainment last Tuesday, May 16.

The entire building was overflowing with stunning and well-crafted visual artwork created by children in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Students were clearly excited to show off their creations, as were several local demonstrating artists. There were musical performances provided by the Chorus, the combined Grades 4-5 Band, and visiting performers including Sebago alumni, Brian and Kevin Lucy (who are now 17 and rated number one in the State on bass clarinet and B flat clarinet, respectively). The music provided atmosphere for viewers who were enveloped in the multitude of hues and visual displays that filled the multi-purpose room.

The Festival was an extension of Youth Art Month and Music-in-Our Schools Month, which had been celebrated throughout March across the nation. The Fine Arts teachers highlighted how important the arts are for students in their overall education, and pointed out that they can serve as a source of enjoyment throughout their lives.

Visitors at the event had the opportunity to explore the work of varied and in some cases unique demonstrating artists. Tina Vanese had an interesting and attractive display of her handmade wooden jewelry, as well as some wooden carvings.

Teacher Ted BridgeKoenigsberg explained his fleece-to-slipper project that his fourth-grade students engaged in throughout the year. After cleaning and carding the fleece and creating lathes, the project culminated in their making

handmade woolen slippers!

Artist Richard Allen gave students the opportunity to create a collage work with him. He also had a beautiful handmade dulcimer that he played for them.

Printer Sarah Bianculli afforded people the opportunity to operate her printing press and create some cards.

Local watercolorist

Heather Adams and wellknown painter Wendy Newcomb both had work on

display. Wendy introduced students to her creative process.

Amidst all of this, there was face painting, always popular with young and old alike, mask making with lots of glitter and feathers, and piggybank decorating, which turned out to be the runaway favorite takeaway of the night. It was truly a wonderful evening, and people are already looking ahead to next year’s Festival!

LAKE REGION HIGH SCHOOL Laker Pride Award recipients, left to right, Abigail Littlefield, Shane Labrecque, Cameran Kollander, Matthew Plummer, Madelyn McDougall and Aliviah Berry. (Rivet Photos)

LAKE REGION MIDDLE SCHOOL Laker Pride Award recipients include, left to right, Brailey Sands, Mattasyn Dearborn, Madeline St. Cyr and Kendall Webb.

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Laker recaps

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Clarke (1.8 second SB).

The girls’ 4x400 meter relay placed fifth with an SB by 1.6 seconds.

Molly Webster had a PR split by 1.3 seconds and Senior Lizzie Brewer closed out the meet with her 1.4 second PR split.

Izabell Apovian and Sadie Plummer (2 second SB) ran the other legs.

Sadie ran a 3-second SB in the 800 meters to break the PQ mark. She will compete at States on Saturday.

Ezra Gronlund also had a fine 800-meter run. He had a PR by over one second and is now ranked 14th in Class B.

“We are entering 10 Lakers in 16 individual events for the State Meet on Saturday in Freeport,” Coach Snow noted.

First events start at 10 a.m. at Freeport High School.

“Our pre-season goal was to get at least eight Lakers to the State Meet. We have had 112 personal records this season. The pre-season goal was 100. If our State Meet goes as well as WMCs then that number will go up quite bit. It’s been a great season for the kids and coaches,” Coach Snow said.

SOFTBALL

Poland 3, Lakers

0: Throughout last Wednesday’s rematch with the Knights, the Lakers were one timely hit away from finally breaking through against Gretchen Paradis.

But, the Knight’s ace either made a key pitch or a teammate came up with a big time stop. LR left four runners in scoring position, and were shutout by Poland, which avenged one of their two losses on the season.

Paradis struck out six and scattered five hits in the victory. She also delivered a key hit in the fourth, plating two runs to break the scoreless tie.

Laker shortstop Margo Tremblay made a diving stop on the ball headed up the middle, but two runs scored. It proved to be a tough break for LR pitcher Melissa Mayo, who appeared to deliver strike three against Paradis with two out, but the home plate umpire deemed the pitch a ball giving Paradis another crack at it — and she made it count in a big way.

Poland added an insurance run in the seventh as Alyssa Hart reached on an infield error with two out, stole second and scored when Khloe O’Leary knocked a deep drive to right center for a double.

Mayo, who retired the first 10 hitters she faced, struck out nine, walked two, and gave up four hits.

Tremblay went 2-for-3 to lead the Laker offense.

Tremblay and Mayo singled in the sixth as the Lakers loaded the bases after Lyla Levesque was hit by a pitch. But, Paradis wiggled out of the jam by inducing an infield ground ball out.

Kylie Myers and Avery Ver Wey each singled.

Lakers 14, Cape 1: Vylet Robbins, Kylie Myers, Avery Ver Wey and Margo Tremblay each whacked 2-run singles to lead the Lakers past Cape Elizabeth last Friday.

The Lakers took advantage of three walks, three wild pitches and a RBI by Mallory Smith to jump out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning.

Lyla Levesque cracked a RBI double, scoring Melissa Mayo, who doubled. Levesque later scored on an infield out by Reiyn Hart.

The Lakers put the game on ice in the fifth, sending 14 hitters to the plate and scoring nine times to go up 14-1 and end the contest due to the mercy rule.

Mayo earned the win, striking out eight and allowing just one hit.

Brunswick 1, Lakers

0: Melissa Mayo was pretty good, striking out eight, scattering five hits and surrendering just one run.

But, Brunswick’s Caitlin Seite was perfect Saturday. The Dragon’s ace struck out 10, didn’t allow a hit or a walk, firing a perfect game — 21 Lakers up, 21 Lakers out

— for a 1-0 victory. Brunswick threatened in the first frame as the first two hitters singled, but Mayo settled in to retire Sophia Morin on a fly ball to center, and then struck out two.

Mayo retired eight straight until Morin opened the fourth with a single, and scored the ultimate game winner as Gabby Swain singled with one out.

Lakers 20, Traip Academy 0: Melissa Mayo doubled twice and knocked in 3 runs as the Lakers combined 7 hits, 6 walks and 9 errors to roll past Traip Academy Monday.

Margo Tremblay cracked a RBI double, Mallory Smith delivered a RBI single, Avery Ver Wey plated 2 runs with a single in a five-run first inning, and Molly Wear hit a 2-run single. Other players with hits were Lyla Levesque, Reiyn Hart and VyletTraipRobbins. had just at bats in the game called after five innings due to the mercy rule. Melissa Mayo struck out 11 and allowed no walks and no hits over

LAKERS BLANKED BY KNIGHTS — In a pitching duel, Poland shut out Lake Region last Wednesday 3-0. Above left, Knights’ third baseman Emma Martin puts the tag on LR’s Vylet Robbins for an out; top Laker centerfielder Avery Ver Wey makes a nice running catch; left, Laker shortstop Margo Tremblay is congratulated on her diving catch in foul grounds by teammate Lyla Levesque (#7). (Rivet Photos)

four innings, while reliever Mallory Smith struck out 2 of the 3 hitters she faced as the duo combined for a no-hitter.

Heal Ratings: At 11-4, the Lakers sit in the #3 spot in Class B South, with one game left, yesterday against Sacopee Valley.

The Lakers will receive a first-round bye, and if the heals stay the same, they will host the winner of the #6/#11 prelim game — at this point, Leavitt and Yarmouth hold down those slots.

More Laker reports on Page 6A.

Raiders at 10-6 currently occupy the #5 seed in Class B South. They beat Poland 26-0 Tuesday. The Raiders could be headed to fourthseed Medomak Valley (9-7) for a first-round quarterfinal game. Stay tuned. • Softball — Winners of four straight, including a big 5-3 victory over Poland Tuesday, solidified the Raiders hold onto a playoff spot. At 8-8, the Raiders currently sit in the #8 spot in Class B South. Wells lost to York in their finale to fall to 10-6, clinching the Raiders a first-round home match-up. Fryeburg dropped a 7-2 decision at Wells in their only meeting.

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Spearrin, LR, 5-2 Pole Vault: 1. Colby Ting, Yarmouth, 12-0; 12. Colin Murphy, LR, 9-0 Long Jump: 1. Gavin Davis, York, 20-5.25; 14. Ethan Kutella, LR, 14-8.75 Shot Put: 1. Matt Charpentier, York, 60-1.50; 23. Ben Allocco, FA, 26-4; 25. Sam Johnson, FA, 25-4 Discus: 1. Matt Charpentier, York, 178-5; 23. Sam Johnson, FA, 79-3; 25. Jonah Densmore, FA, 74-6; 26. Ben Allocco, FA, 71-9 Javelin: 1. Kai Dunn, York, 162-9; 4. Taylor Spearrin, LR, 137-4; 13. Idan Or, FA, 112-8; 17. Ben Allocco, FA, 91-10; 22. Sam Johnson, FA, 61-3

Rankings: Greely 179.5, York 147, Freeport 82, Yarmouth 77, Gray-NG 38, Lake Region 36.5, Cape Elizabeth 19, Fryeburg Academy 5 • STATE MEET — Saturday, June 3, Freeport High School, first event at 10 a.m.

IN HOT PURSUIT OF A SINKING FLY BALL is Lake Region’s Dexter Thayer. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Murphy)

Opinion & Comment

Dietitian’s Corner

by Donna Dodge Registered Dietitian & Nutrition Consultant

A Worthy Multivitamin

How to Choose?

I was 20 years old when my professor suggested to our class that we take a multi-vitamin for better health. The following weekend, I found myself standing in the pharmacy staring at shelves lined with brightly colored vitamin bottles. Which to choose? They all looked good. I picked one and hurried to the cashier. In the days that followed, I learned my choice had been a terrible one. I had been duped by the attractive label and I wholly regretted my purchase. I ultimately threw the bottle in the trash still half full.

Have you ever been in this situation? If so, you are not alone. One of the most common questions from clients is, “Which vitamin supplement do I buy?” Purchasing a quality supplement doesn’t have to be a daunting task if we arm ourselves with a few tips. I promise that after reading this column, you can confidently select a bottle off the shelf. No regrets.

Eight Tips:

1.) There are eight B vitamins: thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, B6, B12, and biotin; they should be present in at least 100% of the recommended daily intake (RDI): Biotin is the one B vitamin that points to a quality supplement. Because biotin is expensive, manufacturers can save money by adding only a small amount, enough to make the claim that it is in the product. A good multi will contain no less than 100% of the RDI.

2.) Your supplement should contain at least some true vitamin A, not just beta-carotene. Look for vitamin A palmitate or vitamin A acetate. While beta-carotene can be converted into vitamin A by our body, the process is inefficient and many people, especially those with diabetes and thyroid issues, cannot make the conversion very well. True vitamin A is vital for a strong, robust immune system. It is superior to beta-carotene in many ways.

3.) Vitamin E should be in its natural form, d-alphatocopherol. If you see dl-alpha-tocopherol, the synthetic form, put the product back on the shelf.

4.) Look for a supplement which contains several micro-minerals such as vanadium, molybdenum, boron, and selenium. Although not as well-known as the macro minerals calcium, magnesium, and potassium, they are no less important.

5.) Choose a supplement which incorporates extracts of fruits and vegetables such as cranberry, beet, and broccoli powder. Real foods contain numerous compounds yet to be discovered and by including them, the manufacturer respects this fact and has gone the extra mile for the benefit of the consumer.

6.) Equally important to what is found in a supplement are the ingredients not found in it. A quality product will never contain artificial dyes such as Yellow #6 or Blue #2. Some supplements contain more artificial colors by weight than vitamins! Preservatives such as BHA, BHT,

Weekend Success

To The Editor: The Denmark Public Library wants to thank all its friends and supporters for making our Memorial Day weekend Plant and Pie Sale the most successful ever! Dozens of perennials were donated by dedicated gardeners. The raffle table was over-flowing with all kinds of goodies thanks to residents and local companies. Enthusiastic bakers provided over 40 pies!

Special thanks to our DJ Mark Smith and to Suzanne

Richards Dunn for the beautiful earrings.

It was a great community effort — the Library Board is very grateful!

Denmark Public Library Board of Trustees

Gibbs for Planning Bd.

To The Editor: I am delighted to endorse current Planning Board (PB) member Ken Gibbs for another term because of his directly applicable experience on the PB, current involvement in the next Comprehensive Plan update, and his recognition of anticipated opportunities and challenges in Bridgton’s future.

June 1, 2023, The

The delicate and graceful visitor

She lifts one foot, places it down delicately, then lifts the other foot. She looks around, and with great dignity continues up the steps and proceeds to walk across the dooryard toward the bird feeders. She is tall and graceful, her head is bare but her body is clothed in dark brown feathers. If we could see her in sunlight, we might notice a copper-colored sheen on her tail. She is extremely cautious, appropriate behavior for a bird whose primary predator is the human, but she knows there are seeds on the ground below the bird feeders so most mornings she risks coming here for a snack.

This graceful visitor is a Wild Turkey, a bird we do not often see in our yard, but we wonder if she might be checking out the neighborhood as a possible place to nest. At this time of year, the males are busy looking for mates. They display their handsome plumage, their iridescent bronzecolored feathers, the long tuft of dark feathers that hangs from the breast, and loose un-feathered red skin, known as wattles, that hang around the throat and neck. The males practice polygyny, mating with more than one female. After mating, they will live in all-male flocks and will not participate in raising the family.

According to Cornell Lab of Ornithology, female Wild Turkeys nest on the ground, creating a shallow depression only about an inch deep, lined with dried leaves and other

Bird Watch

by Jean Preis BN Columnist

materials found nearby. It might be at the base of a tree, under a brush pile, or even under some dense vegetation. She would lay 4 to 17 eggs and would incubate them for about 25 to 31 days. At hatching, the well-developed chicks are covered with down, are fed by their mother, and imprint on her voice. Wild Turkeys have a wide range of vocalizations, involving the use of various sounds to communicate with each other. After a day or two, the family leaves the nest, since it would be too dangerous to remain where predators such as raccoons or other carnivores could find them. The mother feeds her chicks for a few more days, but then they can find food on their own. The mother and chicks stay together, joining other mothers and

The Summer People… here again

Howdy neighbor!

They’re here. I’m sure you’ve noticed. They, the Others, Them from Away. It’s that time of year again, the time of the Summerfolk. What we used to call Excursionists, Rusticators, or just plain Tourists nowadays. Some folks call them Flatlanders, a name which I think lacks a certain imagination — after all, what then are we, Mountain Men? My grandmother once called them ‘the Summer Complaint,’ and that one I must admit I rather liked. But whatever you call them, they’ve arrived once more, for it is Memorial Day weekend of course, the official start of summer and an occasion which never fails to bring them round. They seem to be a perennial species, like cicadas or knotweed. Of course, some will say they’re heading up to camp, others that they’re going Downeast, but whichever direction they claim to be headed, somehow, they all seem to end up here every time. Now, there’s a mystery for the State Geological Survey to unravel if they can. Hats off to whoever figures it out, for it’s beyond me.

Even so, I recognize the season well enough, and I know it by these tokens. On the roads, you will start to hear cars honking, which is a sound you don’t usually hear in these parts in other months, unless something has gone wrong. How rare it is to hear a honk on Main Street in the shoulder

Now is clearly not the time to ‘change horses in midstream’ and jeopardize the future of the town we all love. With a Ph.D. in English, Ken served on the plan-

In Ye Olden Times

by Michael Davis BHS Assistant Director

seasons, or in winter barring someone’s having slid off the road? But in summer, the honks are everywhere, and it’s the only sort of honking I like even less than geese. Another sign, I can’t turn left out of Elm Street onto Main after visiting the Post Office anymore, because of all the traffic. Nor can I find a parking spot at the market, and when I do manage it, I go in to find they’ve ate us out of corn, watermelons, and hotdog buns. I can no longer look on quiet lakes without the sight of at least one motor boat, typically seven, zipping their way up and down and all around; why just the other day at the Town Hall one could see long lines of out-of-staters all stopping in to re-register the thousand-boat armada they leave locked up here in barns

ning board of Sturbridge, Mass., and upon moving to Bridgton initially volunteered to be on the Land Use Committee, which created zoning that reflected the 2014 Comprehensive Plan. Initially, he was a PB alternate and then became a fulltime member of the Bridgton Planning Board. Here, he used that time to become fully versed in the town’s ordinances and became recognized for his unbiased and meticulous review of project applications to ensure compliance with town regulations and State of Maine mandates while also reflecting community values and priorities.

This required extensive reading, and interpretation of existing guidelines, as well as projecting intended and unintended consequences of decision options for applications under review. This is not a task for the faint of heart, and one with a steep learning curve to full capability by anyone without relevant experience.

Now, Ken has been chosen to be the liaison between the PB and the Comprehensive Plan Update Task Force (including the consulting firm tasked with creating the Plan) to be completed in

2025. In this capacity, he is uniquely positioned to ensure that the Plan provides useful and implementable guidance for Bridgton’s future and does not merely take up shelf space and be largely ignored.

Vote for Ken in June. He is the best candidate for the job (although Ken would probably insist that it should be better not best since there are only two).

George Szok Bridgton

Millions lost in Scams

To The Editor: I recently witnessed the potentially devastating impact of scam calls on seniors. Like many others from their generation, my parents feel more comfortable and secure using a landline. Unfortunately, this choice exposes them to a relentless stream of undesired and deceitful calls that exploit their vulnerability.

A staggering 85% of landline calls (https://joinimp. com/blogs/news/landlinelandscape-2022-q-4-report) are now unwanted or spam.

My parents have become frequent targets, facing relentless intrusion into their daily lives. Recently, they narrowly avoided falling victim to a caller who requested their bank details under the guise of verifying their account. It was a close call that spurred me into action.

After extensive research, I promptly added their number to the “Do Not Call” list and began exploring options for a spam call blocker. However, my journey revealed a stark truth: there needs to be more resources to educate and protect seniors effectively in the face of this growing menace. And it’s a more significant issue than you think, with over 200,000 seniors in Maine (https://www.communityphone.org/landline/ me#landline-usage-statistics) still relying on a landline today.

The consequences of these scams are not limited to emotional distress; they also result in significant financial losses. The FBI’s Elder Fraud Report of 2022 (https://www.ic3.gov/Media/ PDF/AnnualReport/2022_ IC3ElderFraudReport.pdf) revealed that a staggering

LADY SLIPPERS spotted near Moose Pond by photographer Pam Ward.

GIFT — The First Church Guild presents a $500 gift for Tucker’s House to Executive Director/Founder Kirsten Wears. Pictured left to right: Dale Brown, Kirsten Wears, Elaine Kilborn, Peggy Douglas (treasurer), Carolyn Walker, and Dodie Henning. Tucker’s House is a newly-opened sobriety home for women in North Bridgton.

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GRACEFUL, Page 3B

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phytonadione, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, carnuba wax, and sodium benzoate are all linked to adverse health effects and are best avoided, especially in a product designed to be taken every day.

7.) Choose a vitamin without iron. Unless you have been diagnosed with iron deficiency or are pregnant, it’s best to avoid supplements with iron. Iron is essential, but daily doses for those who are not deficient can do more harm than good. It has been shown that men who take daily iron have an increased risk of heart disease.

8.) Ignore labels making statements such as high potency, extra strength, bio-available, advanced formula, etc. These claims are meaningless.

Many people try to eat healthy and ask if they even need a multi-vitamin. I say, “Yes.” A good multi-vitamin will help fill gaps in nutrients we may unknowingly be experiencing, plus it provides extra nutrients in times of stress or illness. I hope you feel more confident in your ability to choose a high-quality multivitamin. Knowledge is power and now you won’t be fooled by flashy labels as I was all those years ago. Until next time!

Donna Dodge of Denmark has 30 years of experience as a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant. Do you have a diet or nutrition question? E-mail The Bridgton News at news@bridgton.com for a chance to have your question featured in next week’s paper. All questions will remain anonymous.

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$12,741,072 was lost due to scams, and 459 senior victims over 60 in Maine alone were targeted. On average, seniors lose $500 or more when they fall victim to these malicious schemes.

State and local authorities must step up and take bold, decisive action to address this urgent issue. Our seniors are counting on us. It is high time we allocate the necessary resources to develop robust educational programs that equip them with the knowledge and tools they need to protect themselves.

Liam Parker Bridgton

Kudos

To The Editor: My, my who knew Mr. StL was such a detective! I am much impressed by the Dewars and January reference. Unfortunately, as is so often the case with his facts, it is not currently accurate. You see, Mr. StL, I’ve moved on to single malts, interspersed by a martini now and then, and the January hiatus has been ditched. Nice try though.

What a fascinating thing to be accused of “ad hominem homilies of dangling participles.” Would you like a redo on that, or do you like rendering mumbles in print? That effort was particularly amusing as it was encapsu-

lated in what could possibly qualify in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest inchoate run on sentence ever recorded.

Now, as to your status as an enemy along with Curley, and Moe; nah. You’re not an enemy, just a guy that for whatever reason doesn’t see the horrible peril this country is being put in by a woke mob intent on finishing Obama’s goal of dismantling the greatest country on earth.

By the way, as to budget deficits, our road to perdition started with Hoover facing the Depression, then FDR as well, but he planted the seeds of our current dilemma with the genesis of the welfare state, which has pretty much continued under both Republican and Democratic presidents. Bear in mind, the real driving force of the welfare state resides in the house which controls the purse strings and lamentably has been dominated by the D’s for most of the last hundred years. By the way, thanks for lumping me in with Messrs. Lopez, Preis, and Hall; fine fellows all.

Finally, while these comments are primarily in response to Mr. StL, a quick albeit hopeless response to Mr. A, who seems to think a handful of people in a gathering of hundreds of thousands drives its definition, would be to ask him to explain why the violent demonstrations of BLM and Antifa featuring far more violence and destruction and occurring 352 times to one Jan. 6 leave him sanguine and mute. Is it possible

principle, logic, and consistency don’t count when it’s your “thugs” involved?

Perhaps it was an antecedent of Mr. A’s that inspired the phrase “consistency is the hobgoblin of small minds.”

Don Vose Naples

Feckless confederates

To The Editor: May 28, and a debt service “deal” between the House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (feckless confederate, Calif.) and the White House was announced at the 11th hour. Now watch his Nihilist caucus blow the whole thing up because they must, above all things, “own the Lib’s” while Rome burns.

You already appropriated the funding you’ve been grousing about, you so called “Freedom Caucus” dingbats, now honor your votes and obligation to do so. You did so twice during Dolt-45’s administration and nary a peep was said when your lot raised the ceiling. What hypocrisy on the part of the GOP that has adamantly refused to reciprocate during “46’s” to the detriment of the whole economy and markets worldwide. And who can for-

get GOP passage of the greatest debt ceiling buster in history without one Democrat’s vote in the Senate (we little people are still paying for it), the 2017 “Tax cuts and jobs act” that dramatically reduced tax revenues for the general fund to the tune of mucho trillions (tfg himself would receive a billion in tax cuts), but doesn’t pay anything anyways, which is why he awaits trial in Manhattan.

Now, we’re talking about a manufactured crisis here that last came to this fiscal cliff back when the aforementioned blew up the economy when then House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) wouldn’t let him build his “beautiful wall” and he had a hissy fit for about 30 disastrous days for this republic before she spanked him and he finally capitulated. McCarthy, hypocrite he truly is, has acquiesced to, and participated in precipitating all this chaos and potential financial and other catastrophes of late, but sang a different tune in regard to this BS back when, than he does today. Ummmm. What’s up with that Mr. Speaker?

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and marinas over winter, and if you stopped in last Friday morning you’d have heard the good town clerks asking each of them, ‘And where are you from?’ to which they’d invariably reply something along the lines of ‘Medford, but I’m up here at this address,’ or ‘Andover, but we’re staying at such and such a place.’ Now, I don’t know about you, but I think that of all the folks who’ve ever come to Bridgton from places like Medford or Andover, the ones I like best were our first settlers back in the 1760s. There’s even some I know who say it’d be better if we’d have pinched off the whole tourist practice around about 1800 and declared for good and all that we’d reached our bag limit, and no more’s for the taking thank you very much. But that all seems a bit harsh to me, better I’d say 1820 — after all you’ve got to give them a sporting chance at least — as that was the year when at last Maine finally split herself free of Massachusetts; a circumstance which the wily Bay State has, for all appearances, been slowly attempting to undo for the past two centuries by way of her people gradually buying back Maine one piece at a time. Shoreland first, of course. No jokes, just the other day I heard a fellow in Windham wryly lament that Sebago Lake has become little more than ‘North Massachusetts,’ and if any should doubt this you have only to look at the highway traffic in that vicinity, currently gone over to a flock of all those invasive red-on-white license plates, in whose midst the dear old chickadee now makes an all too rare appearance. Must be from all the noise. Are Mass plates considered migratory seabirds? They’re certainly not endangered. There’s another question for state officials, and I’d welcome any Game Wardens with experience in the unpredictable out-of-state driver to weigh in.

Then again, the historian in me knows this is not a time of year to regret; why ever since the manufacturing industry up and died hereabouts, tourism has become our number one stock and trade, and despite the marvels of that summer without foreign crowds, which we enjoyed during the COVID era, it certainly didn’t help our local businesses get by without them. Many didn’t, and it was hard times for everyone without that seasonal infusion of commerce mainlined into the local economy courtesy of good old Route 302. Restaurants, shops, hotels and inns and campgrounds; it’s all for the folks from away, and I hope they enjoy their stay while they’re here. I really do, and I say that as someone who grew up in the hospitality industry, and has had to make up far too many strangers’ beds for comfort. Even so, I don’t grudge their coming. I mean, if I wasn’t from around here, I think I’d want to visit here all I could as well. Why wouldn’t you want to come here, given the alternatives?

So, tourist season is now upon us, and I take it in course as just another part of life, like mud season or Indian sum-

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Graceful visitor

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their chicks in a flock that in winter may grow to include one or two hundred birds. Female chicks typically remain with the flock until early the following spring, when they are about 10 months of age, old enough to mate and have their own family. The young males go out on their own sooner, in late fall or early winter when they weigh as much as an adult.

Here in the northeast, Wild Turkeys’ preferred habitat is mature oak forests with some open clearings, where they search for food on the ground. Most of their diet consists of acorns, nuts, fruits, and grass seeds, although they are known to sometimes eat small invertebrates such as salamanders. Mary Holland, writing in Naturally Curious informs us that acorns are high in protein, carbohydrates, and fats, and are a good source of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and niacin. In eastern deciduous forests, acorns may provide 25% to 50% of the autumn diet of Wild Turkeys. Although they can fly relatively short distances, according to Birds of The World, Wild Turkeys usually walk or run. They are non-migratory but may move seasonally to areas offering an adequate food supply.

Wild Turkeys are native to North America and now are found in every state of the United States except Alaska, as well as in southern Canada and the mountains of central Mexico.

They have a long history of being domesticated in Mexico and Central America, and of being hunted heavily in other parts of their range in North America. In the early 1500s, European explorers found domesticated Turkeys in central Mexico, then carried them to many other parts of the world. When English colonists came to New England they brought domesticated Turkeys with them, but by the mid-1800s hunting and destruction of forest habitat led to the disappearance of Wild Turkeys from New England. From 1966 to 2019, thanks to highly successful programs of trapping and releasing the birds, their populations rebounded to high levels. The graceful dignified Wild Turkey, who watches us warily through the kitchen windows knows none of this history. She only knows there is food to be had here, and possibly a nest site in the nearby forest.

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ing a praying mantis devour its mate… until we stop receiving our Social Security checks that is.

Jon St. Laurent Lovell

From the Playbook

To The Editor: Well done Mr. St. Laurent and Mr. Angelo, you have followed the progressive playbook to the letter. If someone has a different opinion than you do, attack them and accuse them of doing exactly what you are doing. Once you both stop looking in the rearview mir-

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wish to destroy America. Do not listen to his lies as he attempts to line the pockets of his masters even more. Enough is enough. This year, the country will spend $663 billion just paying for the interest on the federal debt! Now is the time to start to reverse our debt.

Jon Chappell Bridgton

Speaker McCarthy has it right. Big cuts to massive federal spending must occur as a precondition to lifting the federal debt limit any higher.

All of Congress must support McCarthy to ensure that sanity wins and we start paying off our massive debt.

Ron Framarin Bridgton

ror, you will realize this country is headed for a cliff. Why do you both insist on focusing on the past administration while the current president has let over 6.5 million illegals come into the country which is forever changing this great nation?

These illegals displaced homeless veterans from a hotel in upstate New York, but neither of you likely heard about it because CNN did not cover it. It is inexcusable to think on Memorial Day that this country would allow illegals to take precedence over veterans that served this country, but that is what Biden has allowed. It is disgusting and shameful. Every day should be Memorial Day!

By the way Mr. St. Laurent and Mr. Angelo, I am still waiting for either

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mer, and with the right preparations we can manage it well enough. So, to all our summer folk who’ve happened to pick up this paper at the local diner and now find themselves among our readers, I should say two things before I go. First, you really ought to subscribe to the local News while you’re here. It’s just the decent thing to do in a small town like this; and besides, how else are you going to know about all the great tourist attractions we’re putting on this summer for you to enjoy? They’d be nothing if you didn’t come, and it’s a lot for a small town to do besides. For we are a small town still, though I hear we go from around 5,000 residents to over 20,000 in the summer. And whether you’re a camper up for just a week or three, or instead a snowbird who favors Bridgton residence in the non-winter months, the second thing I would say to you on behalf of all of our citizens is “Welcome.” Welcome to our blessed town. Breathe easy, drink the water, throw another log on the campfire, get your fishing in and relax, for you are now here in Vacationland — what they used to call the Switzerland of North America — and if there’s one thing the old tourism booklets got right, it’s that here you’ll find a season, a climate, and a way of life far different from that which exists in points south and west of here. It’s slow, and peaceful, and simple enough, and that is why it’s good. We locals are lucky enough to get to live year-round in a place where so many of our fellow Americans can only hope to get away

Obituaries

Beverly A. Harmon

AUBURN – Beverly Ann Harmon, 85, of Bridgton, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023. Beverly was born on March 20, 1938, to William and Leona Brown of Fryeburg, Maine.

Bev grew up in Fryeburg as a child and with her family moved to Bridgton where she attended Bridgton High School.

She married Clinton E. Harmon of Bridgton in 1956 and together they had six children. Bev worked as a seamstress in town where her talent and love of sewing grew.

While working and raising her children she attended school and earned her CNA certificate. She retired from Bridgton Knitting Mills in 1998 and opened a small landscaping and garden business with her daughter. She was well known for her green thumb, homemade donuts, baked goods, canned goods and skill with a sewing machine. Bev enjoyed sewing American Girl Doll clothes and accessories along with her numerous quilts. She also enjoyed being a member of the Chickadee Quilters and could often be found tending her expansive gardens. Bev enjoyed visiting numerous states, among her favorites were Arizona and Texas. She started international travel in 2001 and with her dear friends visited France, Germany, Austria, Ireland and multiple visits to England and Scotland. She was proud to share photos of her last trip in 2022 with her daughter, two granddaughters and two great-granddaughters making it a multigenerational trip.

Beverly is survived by her son Mike Harmon and wife Debra, son Mark Harmon and wife Julie, daughter Terri Pike and husband Mark, son Scott Harmon and wife Jan, daughter-in-law Joann Harmon, sister Judith Doten and husband and Leroy along with many beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her lifelong friend Dora Kennedy.

Beverly is predeceased by her parents, William and Leona, her husband, Clinton, her first son, Clinton Jr., her youngest son, P. John Harmon and her siblings Earnest, Howard, Roger, Barbara, Stanley and Gordon. w

Bev’s family would like to thank Sue Drisko for her many years of cherished friendship.

A private celebration of life will be at later date.

Any donations may be made to Androscoggin Home Health Care and Hospice in Auburn, Maine.

Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton. Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com

to for a passing vacation, and that’s something I think our permanent residents would do well to keep in mind as we navigate the changes that come with the summer influx. So to all our newfound visitors, take it from us who live here and nowhere else, Maine truly is the “Way Life Should Be,” and so long as we all work to keep it that way, it will be for you and your children and your children’s children, just as it was for your parents and their parents before them, all the way back to that first excursion steamboat which hit the waters of Lake Sebago in the 1840s. You’ve been with us longer now than you haven’t, and in all that time we’ve learned how to be every bit as hospitable as a Maine Yankee can be. We know a thing or two about how to enjoy Maine summers, which you might catch onto if you take the time to befriend a local while you’re here. They’d appreciate it, and I think it’d go a long way toward keeping everyone on an even keel and decreasing the amount of honking on the streets. It promises to be a fine summer, and it’s ours to enjoy together, so let’s do just that. For even up here in rural Maine, with all our history and customs and old traditions that so many of us cherish and fear to lose in the face of modern change, it should go on record that, lest anyone forget, you summer people are an old tradition here as well, and personally you are one I would not wish to see fall by the wayside.

Not that there’s any chance of that happening anyway, but still. It wouldn’t be summer in Bridgton without you. Till next time!

Suzanna C. Willey

A time of memorial visitation for Suzanna Carol (Bigonski) Willey, 76, of Casco who passed away on December 29, 2022, will be held from 3-5 p.m., Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the Hall Funeral Home in Casco, www.hallfuneralhome.net

Charles F. McLaughlin Jr.

Charles F. “Bud” McLaughlin Jr., 98, passed away on Tuesday May 23, 2023, at the Marshwood Center in Lewiston. He was born June 10, 1924, in Chelsey, Mass., the son of Charles and May McLaughlin Sr.

Bud attended school in Mass. and joined the United States Army Air Corp proudly serving his country during WWII.

He worked as a truck driver for many years and in 1973 moved up to Maine to the cottage he had purchased in 1968. He and his wife Ethel opened Bud-Et’s, a sub shop, and ran that with their daughter Kathy until they retired in 1986.

Bud volunteered at the Bridgton Hospital coffee shop for many years and then was a daily customer until they closed.

He was a lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion member for 48 years, a member of Post 67 in Bridgton.

Bud loved people and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He always had a joke to tell and a smile on his face.

He was predeceased by his loving wife Ethel, his daughter Carolyn Smith and Patricia B. and a son Charles III, granddaughter Jennifer Monteiro along with three sisters and one brother.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted daughter Kathy O’Neil and her husband Bill, granddaughter Kelly O’Neil-Wilson and husband Spenser. Grandson Patrick O’Neil, granddaughter Fallon Monteiro and great-grandchildren Kamuy O’Neil, Soma O’Neil, and Bodhi Flores.

In keeping with Bud’s wishes all services will take place at a later date. If you wish to make a donation in his memory to the American Legion Post 76, 25 Depot St., Bridgton Me 04009. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Services 8 Elm St., Bridgton. To make an online condolence please visit www.chandlerfunerals.com

of you to come up with something positive that the current administration has accomplished. Try to come up with something more substantive than they saved our Democracy. Tell us how the average family is better off today. Tell us what is working.

Personally, I miss 2019!

Mark Lopez Bridgton

Who do they hate?

To The Editor: Couldn’t Don Vose find a real wise man? I’ve known poor people who were Democrats, but failed to hate rich people, some Black Democrats who failed to hate White people — in fact, I am amazed that, considering slavery, Jim Crow, lynchings, and on and on, that so few Black people hate White people. Most feminists don’t hate men, except for men actively engaged in mistreating and discriminating against women. (That is not even counting the feminists who are men). Most gays, Democrats orw not, do not hate straights. What many Blacks, feminists, gays feel, justifiably, is fear. What gets more in each category to lean Democratic is the hope that the government will protect them.

By the way, I taught college students for over 40 years. There were probably a few of them that hated their parents, but among those I knew best, some were activists and Democrats and did not hate their parents (also not bratty). The former congressman he quotes is Black and a Republican, but does not seem to know much about the people he clearly hates.

Neil Garston South Casco and Lewiston

Support McCarthy

To The Editor: Hold the line! Don’t bend to the Socialist and Communist who seek to cripple this country. We must stop the excessive federal spending. Do not follow Biden’s line that we must keep spending and increasing the national debt with no exceptions. Biden is a dangerous fool and a puppet for those who

Why? –Chapter II

To The Editor: Why this obsession with the climate change? Why the obsession with windmills, solar and electric vehicles? Why are we throwing our tax money, increasing our debt and inflating our currency by printing money? Are we really going to limit our electricity generation to solar and windmills?

Why are we in a headlong rush to rid the economy of oil-powered vehicles in favor of lithium battery powered vehicles? Why are we not allowing mining for the minerals needed for lithium batteries in the United States? Why are we, instead, buying the minerals we need from China? Why are we investing so much money and resources in electric vehicles that use lithium and other toxic materials to power electric vehicles?

Why, in order to satisfy the climate change theorists and China, is government forcing industry, the military and individuals to use lithium batteries to power their vehicles? Why are we pushing this particular technology over all other technologies and using the law to forbid more economical solutions to powering the country’s vehicles?

Why this insistence on electric when we don’t have a power grid capable of handling the current electric requirements? Why triple the cost of electricity delivery in the name of solving a theoretical problem (climate change)? Why mandate the use of electricity as our primary power source and then push the cost of electricity through the roof? Why are our governments so vested in forcing Americans into economic disaster, based on computer estimates of something that could happen sometime in the future? Why do we keep trundling down this slippery slope toward extinction?

I, for one, hope to God that our governments are not selling us down the river so that the elites of our country can enrich themselves?

Let’s put the brakes on this electric everything nightmare and concentrate on policies that will truly advance the lives of the American people not just those in power.

Jock MacGregor Sebago

Timothy Bigonski Sr.

LEWISTON — Timothy Charles Bigonski Sr. passed away on May 18, 2023, gone too soon to all that loved him. He was born on February 19, 1969, in Bridgton to Charles and Brenda (Pike) Bigonski. He had a happy childhood growing up in South Waterford. He was a graduate of Oxford Hills High School in 1987, and went on to get his College degree as a Technical Lineman, from K.V.T.S. in Fairfield. He then began his career, working for Oxford Networks/First Light, where he worked until 2022. He was known as a polite professional, always had a smile, and went above and beyond. He had a passion for music, loved singing, enjoyed cooking, hunting, fishing and yard sales. He never met a stranger, made friends with everyone he met. His love for his children and family was unconditional, always and forever.

He is survived by his parents, his children Timothy Jr., and Saylor Mae Bigonski. His sisters Shelli, husband Richard, Stephanie and adopted sister Jennifer. Nephews Arron, Nicholas, nieces Emma Jean and Addyson. Visiting hours will be held on June 3, 2023, from 1-3 p.m. at Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main Street, Oxford. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www. oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com

As long as the powerful value land over the life that’s on it and can recruit soldiers, there will continue to be wars of conquest.

Sebago Memorial Day remembrance 2023

By Allen Crabtree Guest Speaker

Thank you all for coming to Sebago’s commemoration of Memorial Day this year. It is an honor to be here to remember all our sons and daughters who have served, and are serving now, in the Armed Forces, and, to honor those who have laid down their lives in service to our great nation. I also want to thank the Sebago Lions for organizing this event.

Please take a moment with me to recognize those veterans here today who have served in the: Coast Guard, Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force. Thank you for your service.

Decoration Day

Over the years, the day of observance that we know as Memorial Day has changed. On May 5, 1866, the year after the Civil War ended, a ceremony was held in Waterloo, New York to honor local veterans who had fought in the war. Businesses closed

and flags were flown at halfstaff. A similar observance the same year in Columbus, Mississippi, decorated the graves of Confederate and Union soldiers, who had fallen in battle at Shiloh.

In 1868, Decoration Day was established as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. May 30 was chosen as the date for Decoration Day because flowers would be in bloom all over the country.

After World War I, Decoration Day was expanded to honor those who had died in all American wars. In 1971, the day was renamed Memorial Day and declared a national holiday by an act of Congress. It was also moved to the last Monday in May.

Memorial Day

While millions of Americans celebrate the long Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial start of summer — think beaches and backyard barbecues — we shouldn’t forget that this is

also the day that we as a country come together to say “Thank you. We remember you. We are grateful to you,” for the more than 1.1 million Americans have made the ultimate sacrifice and have died in the nation’s wars serving their country.

Here in Maine, we remember the servicemen and women who have died in combat, from the Civil War to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. There are many more who were wounded physically or mentally as a result of their service and faced a long, difficult journeys to recovery. Many died from their service-related injuries. We remember them, as well.

The Meaning of Memorial Day

Elizabeth Heaney wrote in an article for the Military Times about the true meaning of Memorial Day. She said: “Ask any Gold Star family and they’ll tell you what it means. It’s not about the picnics. It’s about the men and

WHS meeting

WATERFORD — The Waterford Historical Society will host its annual meeting and the first program offering of the season on Thursday, June 8, at the Waterford Inne, 258 Chadbourne Hills Road, Waterford.

The evening will begin with a meet-and-greet reception at 6 p.m. The annual meeting will follow at 6:30 p.m., along with a program about the Chadbourne family and home presented by WHS trustee Nancy Marcotte. Members of the Vanderblue family, current owners of the Inne, will also contribute to the presentation.

The historic Waterford Inne is a 19th century farmhouse that was the home of the Chadbourne family for generations. The Inne is now owned and operated by the

Vanderblue family. Besides looking after the 17-acre property, they offer their overnight guests organic farm-to-table dining and local beverages.

Attendees at the annual meeting will have an opportunity to learn more about the current Inne and its offerings.

This event marks the first of a series of programs organized by the Waterford Historical Society and offered monthly through November, usually on every second Thursday. The events are free, and the public is enthusiastically invited to attend. A complete schedule of events and further information about the WHS are available at waterfordme.org, or on the Waterford Maine Historical Society page on Facebook.

Book, Bake & Plant Sale

HARRISON — The Friends of the Harrison Village Library will hold their annual Book, Bake and Plant Sale on Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. Plants from local gardens, gently used books and delicious treats will all be available for sale, with proceeds to benefit the library. Donations of books and labeled plants will be accepted at the library beginning May 31.

Meet the Candidates — The library will sponsor Meet the Candidates at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, at Harrison Elementary School, 309 Naples Road in Harrison. This moderated event will provide the community with a chance to hear from the candidates for local office, and to ask questions about the issues that matter most to them. A sign-up sheet to ask a question will be available at the event; anyone who would rather submit their question in writing anonymously is welcome to contact the library for instructions.

For more information on either event, please contact the library at 583-2970.

SHS Yard Sale

SWEDEN — The Sweden Historical Society will hold an Historic Open House and Yard Sale at the Centre School House (circa 1854) this Saturday, June 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Town Historic Green, 147 Bridgton Road in Sweden.

Items for sale include antiques, old books, photo cards, custom Sweden T-shirts and sweatshirts, and many more treasures. There will be a raffle for a homemade quilt. Vendor spaces still available for $25. Call Gail for information at 207-647-2592.

women who have given their lives for this country. Every day is Memorial Day for us.”

Heaney goes on to say: “Grave markers and memorial services honor the dead. Those who return from war carry less visible markers of grief — wounds that are unseen, but tender and lasting. Memorial Day holds a particularly complex poignancy for warriors remembering combat brothers and sisters who never came home. For them, the holiday isn’t about parades or picnics, it’s about the quiet recall of a friend’s honor, courage and absence.”

A Memorial Day Challenge

As we leave our Memorial Day observance today, I want to challenge each of you:

If you know a veteran or someone currently in the Armed Forces, personally thank them for their service.

If you know a veteran at one of Maine’s veteran homes, take time to visit or call them and thank them.

DAR meeting

A Genealogy Workshop, presented by the Molly Ockett Chapter of the DAR, will be held on Saturday, June 10, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Bridgton Community Center.

Are you interested in a dynamic and vibrant lineage-based women’s service organization that promotes historic preservation, education, and patriotism?

Do you support our active duty military and veterans?

Then join the DAR at this informative event! Let’s discover if you have an ancestor who rendered patriotic service in the American Revolution. If so, you will be eligible to join the Molly Ockett Chapter of the DAR and serve Bridgton and other communities in the Lake Region. For more information, please call 207-697-2093 or e-mail mtucci28@gmail.com.

Hardy Plants

NORWAY — The

19th Annual Plant Sale at First Universalist Church of Norway will be on Saturday, June 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include a wide array of Maine hardy indoor and outdoor plants.

First Universalist Church of Norway is located at 479 Main Street, Norway. Please, no early birds! Plants will include an inviting variety of vegeta-

If you know a service member or military family in need, encourage them to contact the Maine Bureau of Veterans Services to help them navigate the benefits, services and programs available to them and their loved ones. (http://www.maine. gov/veterans)

Volunteer at a Maine Fallen Heroes Foundation event, or the Wreaths Across America program. Finally, take a private moment to reflect on the memory of those who have died while serving their country and helping to protect our freedom. The National Moment of Remembrance encourages all Americans to pause wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day for a minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the nation. I encourage all of you to do this and help put the memorial back in Memorial Day. Thank you all for coming today.

Norway Library used book sale

NORWAY — The Friends of Norway Memorial Library will sell used books on Saturday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Gingerbread House, 500 Main Street in Norway. This is the second of four summer pop-up book sales held on the second Saturday of the month through August. The sales are held outside and are weather-dependent.

The June sale features books about Maine or written by Maine authors. Other stock includes fiction and nonfiction for adults, teens, and children. For the July 8 sale that coincides with

the Norway Arts and Music Festival, hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Aug. 12, the final sale of the summer, shoppers may fill a bag for a donation to the Friends of the Library. Book sale shoppers park in the public lot on Water Street and use the footbridge to the Gingerbread House. There is no parking available in the Gingerbread House driveway. Please note that the Friends of the Library are no longer accepting used book donations for these sales. For more information, call the Norway Memorial Library at 743-5309.

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ble seedlings, herbs, choices of mature perennials and annuals for flower gardens, gardening books, and garden ornaments. The timing of the sale is perfect. The first week in June is just right for planting in Maine. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the maintenance of the historic First Universalist Church building. Lyn Bell is the organizer of this year’s sale. For more information, call 207-743-2828.

BHS Class of ‘65

The Bridgton High School Class of 1965 Reunion Committee is working hard at contacting classmates to come to Gary’s Olde Town Tavern in Naples on Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. to celebrate together once again. The site is handicap accessible with lots of parking area available. There will be a 50/50 raffle, possible auction and other activities.

Contact Ross Graham at 207-595-0404 or Carlene Allen Fickett at 207-998-2864 for any questions you might have. The cost is $35 per person (non-refundable) can be sent to Carlene Fickett at 655 Empire Rd., Poland, ME 04274 before July 31.

Organizers are excited that the Class of 1964 will be joining them this year and Nancy Hanson is your contact person. If anyone has transportation issues, please let organizers know in advance.

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TED DAVIS and crew provided a cannon salute. (Photos by Allen Crabtree)

LION’S CLUB President Tina Libby Hook delivered a Memorial Message about Sebago Veteran Harold Ernest Butler.

LION’S CLUB Diana Letellier was MC.

MEMBERS OF SEBAGO Girl Scout Troop 318 placed the wreath.

Bridgton Police Department

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

Monday, May 22

8:28 p.m. Officers responded to a report on North Bridgton Road regarding a man screaming while he was “banging” on doors.

Police located the subject, who explained he was having car problems and was in town to visit a woman he had met online.

Tuesday, May 23

9:44 a.m. Citizen assist on South High Street.

10:11 a.m. Citizen assist on Meadow Street regarding

Fryeburg Police

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

Monday, May 22

5:21 p.m. ATV complaint on Corn Shop Road.

5:55 p.m. Responding to a disturbance on Haley Town Road, police charged Joseph Simpson, 66, of Fryeburg with aggravated reckless conduct.

Tuesday, May 23

1 p.m. Sex offender registration at FPD.

8:06 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call on Oxen Pull Road checked.

10:13 p.m. Welfare check on Island Road.

Wednesday, May 24

7:32 a.m. Citizen assist on Menotomy Road.

6:43 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call on Bradley Street checked.

8:07 p.m. Civil matter on Wicks Road.

9:11 p.m. Assault complaint on Harbor Road.

Thursday, May 25

6:48 a.m. Traffic hazard on West Fryeburg Road.

1:01 p.m. Welfare check at Franks Way.

1:03 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call on Menotomy Road checked.

5:27 p.m. Fraud complaint on South Elkins Brook Road.

Friday, May 26

11:21 a.m. Welfare check on Leach Road.

12:20 p.m. Welfare check at Franks Way.

3:23 p.m. Criminal trespass complaint on Bridgton Road.

3:58 p.m. Gas drive off at Main Street store.

4:41 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call at Portland Street business.

6:03 p.m. Non-reportable motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Main Street and Bridgton Road.

10:36 p.m. Burglary complaint at Franks Way.

Saturday, May 27

2:50 a.m. Traffic complaint on Portland Street.

12:30 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call at Recreation Drive.

1:30 p.m. Police issued a summons following a stop on Portland Street.

1:31 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call at Fryeburg Academy.

1:33 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call at Fryeburg Fair.

4:50 p.m. Assist fire department on Fish Street.

5:15 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call at Leach Road, unfounded.

Sunday, May 28

1:05 a.m. Domestic disturbance on Portland Street.

5:45 p.m. Welfare check on Bridgton Road.

7:20 p.m. Traffic complaint on Main Street investigated.

Monday, May 29

12:50 a.m. Welfare check on Main Street.

1:56 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Pequawket Lane.

Public Notice

TOWN OF SEBAGO Townofsebago.org

PLANNING BOARD OPENING

The Town of Sebago is seeking an individual to fill an opening on the Planning Board beginning July 1, 2023. This is for a 3-year term. Applications are available on the Town of Sebago’s website at www.townofsebago.org

Those interested may contact the Town Manager at 207-787-2457 for more information.

Applications and letters of interest may be e-mailed to: Maureen F. Scanlon at townmanager@townofsebago.org or mailed to: Town of Sebago 406 Bridgton Rd Sebago, ME 04029

Applications must be received no later than June 14, 2023 for consideration. 2T22

possible phone account fraud.

11:29 a.m. Citizen assist on Main Street regarding a subject moving out of an apartment and finding the rest of his belongings in trash bags and his vacuum missing.

Wednesday, May 24

5:16 p.m. Police searched for a missing juvenile. The individual was located and returned to his residence.

7:45 p.m. Citizen dispute at a Portland Road business. Police say they found a male who was “highly intoxicated” and “causing a disturbance.” Police were asked to issue the subject a trespass notice.

7:55 p.m. Fight in progress at a Portland Road business. Two subjects left in a vehicle, while another walked away. Police located all three individuals, and issued warnings for disorderly conduct.

Thursday, May 25

6:28 a.m. Assist to United Ambulance with a medical emergency on Waterford Road.

9:12 a.m. Citizen assist on Beaver Creek Farm Road.

9:40 a.m. Police responded to a report of a disorderly juvenile on Wayside Avenue. Police say the juvenile “had a stick” and “was not following verbal commands” by adults. Police were able to convince the juvenile to drop the stick and accepted a ride from officers back to his residence.

9:50 a.m. Citizen assist on Sweden Road.

9:59 a.m. Disturbance on Nulty Street.

1:14 p.m. Citizen assist on Lily Lane.

2:32 p.m. A citizen on South High Street inquired about “the police presence”

near his residence. Officers informed the caller that county law enforcement was looking to speak with him.

6:17 p.m. Citizen assist at Edgewater Lane.

6:44 p.m. Welfare check at Sawyer Circle.

8:51 p.m. Noise complaint on North High Street.

Friday, May 26

12:18 a.m. Suspicious vehicle on South High Street.

11:03 a.m. Welfare check on Winn Road; community crisis liaison assisted with the call.

2:23 p.m. Police checked Mechanic Street for a subject with “multiple warrants” for his arrest.

4:01 p.m. Officers attempted to locate a vehicle, which passed a stopped school bus on Willett Road.

5:20 p.m. Citizen assist at the Highland Lake boat launch.

Saturday, May 27

1:58 a.m. Assist Bridgton Fire Department with a reported structure fire on Del Chadbourne Road.

11:29 a.m. Following a traffic stop on Portland Road, police charged a male with operating after suspension and violating conditions of release.

2:29 p.m. An “intoxicated” male entered the rear seat of a police cruiser on Main Street and requested a ride. He was charged with violating conditions of release. At 4:59 p.m., police say the same individual allegedly took a bottle of liquor off a shelf at Hannaford and started to consume the alcohol in the store. He was charged and issued a trespass notice.

Legals

Public Notice TOWN OF NAPLES Select Board Public Hearing

The Naples Select Board will conduct a public hearing and meeting at the Naples Town office located at 15 Village Green Lane on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 6 p.m. On the agenda:

• Major Outdoor Gathering Permit application for The Christmas in July Boat Parade (scheduled for 7/22/23 on Long Lake and Brandy Pond).

• New Business License application for Amphicar, LLC (Wayne Warren, 852 Roosevelt Trail)

The public is welcome. 2T22

PUBLIC NOTICE

MAINE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE

DISTRICT NO. 61

BRIDGTON, CASCO, NAPLES School District

Destruction of Special Education

STUDENT RECORDS

Notice to all former students, (or custodial parents of former students), born between January 1994 and December 31, 1997, who have attended MSAD# 61 Public Schools and received Special Education services. MSAD# 61 – may have in its possession educational records for students noted above. These educational records will be destroyed after July 1, 2023. If you would like to have these records rather than having them destroyed, please contact Maureen Quinn, Administrative Secretary to the Director of Special Services at maureen.quinn@lakeregionschools.org prior to June 30, 2023. Proper identification will be required in order to obtain the records. 3T22

PUBLIC NOTICE:

NOTICE OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION

The State of Maine, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Drinking Water Program (DWP) has issued a Categorical Exclusion in compliance with Section 6 of “Rules Relating to Drinking Water, State Revolving Loan Fund, Chapter 230”, on behalf of the Portland Water District of Portland, Maine. Issuance of the Categorical Exclusion is to exempt a proposed action from formal Environmental Review requirements.

The proposed action is to purchase a parcel of land comprised of 361 acres located within the Sebago Lake Watershed in Naples, Maine. As development and human activities have the potential to contaminate public water supply sources, the DWP considers land ownership the most desirable means of protection. The property to be conserved is approximately 361 acres and will be protected from future development via conservation easement to be held by Loon Echo Land Trust.

A review of the proposed action by the DWP has indicated that it meets the criteria for Categorical Exclusion. Specifically, the proposed action is the purchase of land integral to the implementation of a source water protection plan. Furthermore, none of the criteria, which would result in the denial of a Categorical Exclusion, have been met. This exclusion may be revoked at any time if the criteria used for this issuance are violated.

Further records of this project are on file and are available for review at the office of the Portland Water District, 225 Douglass St., Portland, Maine and at the Department of Health and Human Services, Drinking Water Program, 286 Water Street, Augusta, Maine. 1T22

7:34 p.m. A man was charged after allegedly assaulting a Music on Main security member. He was also charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing justice. The man was transported to the county jail.

8:44 p.m. A female reported being harassed via text message.

Sunday, May 28

6 p.m. Police responded to

a reported road rage incident at the intersection of Portland Road and Burnham Road. Those allegedly involved were located and warned.

6:23 p.m. Disorderly conduct complaint on Main Street.

• Bridgton Police conducted 23 property checks and responded to four alarm calls during this reporting period.

Be safe, buckle up!

Fatalities

Maine Bureau of Highway Safety is urging drivers to buckle up Every Trip, Every Time, but especially during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement and education campaign. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs from May 22 to June 4.

“Summer is fast approaching and that means more motorists, including visitors from out of state, driving on Maine roads. One easy way to protect yourself and your passengers, in the event of a crash, is to ensure that everyone is buckled up, and riding in an age-appropriate child safety seat,” said Lauren Stewart, Highway Safety director. “Always remember to buckle you and your children in age-appropriate restraints, and remember, never buy, or sell a used car seat. Your precious cargo deserves the safest seat.”

According to NHTSA, in 2021, there were 11,813 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in the United States. In that same year, 57% of passenger vehicle occupants killed at night (6 p.m. to 5:59 a.m.) were not wearing their seat belts. That’s why one focus of the Click It or Ticket campaign is nighttime enforcement. Participating law enforcement agencies will be taking a no-excuses approach to seat belt law enforcement, writing citations day and night. In Maine, the fine for not wearing your seat belt is $50 for the first offense and increases with each subsequent offense.

More than half of these fatalities (52%) were aged 45 years and older. Out of the 250 male fatalities, 126 (50%) were unbelted. Seat belts save lives, and everyone — front seat and back, child and adult — needs to remember to buckle up.

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF HARRISON

Voting Hours – Election

Annual Town Meeting

Absentee ballots will be available May 15, 2023. You can call and request a ballot to be mailed to you (207-583-2241 option 1) or stop in the Town Office, 20 Front St. Our office will be open late on Thurs., June 8 from 4:30-7 p.m. for absentee voting only, last day to absentee vote.

Election Day is Tues., June 13, 2023, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Town Office. Annual Town Meeting is Wed., June 14, 2023, 6 p.m. at the Harrison Elementary School, 309 Naples Rd., Harrison. Election Information is available on our website under Clerks Dept. www. harrisonmaine.org 2t21

Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES

Planning Board Meeting

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

1. New Business

A. An application for a change of use to a restaurant located at 10 Lake House Road (Tax Map U25, Lot 18) Plans may be viewed online at www.townofnaples.org

The public is welcome to attend the meeting. Any questions or concerns please contact codeoffice@townofnaples.org 2T21

STATE OF MAINE

SUPERIOR COURT Cumberland, ss Docket No. RE-23-047

Michael Haskell Plaintiff v. ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

Estate of Donald D. Dunn

Defendants

This matter having come before the court and (after/without) hearing on Plaintiff’s Motion for Order for Service by Publication pursuant to a Quiet Title Action on property located at Tax Map 40, Lot 8, Norway Road, Harrison, Maine, and pursuant to M.R.Civ. 4(d)(1), and after notice to all parties and pursuant to M.R.Civ.P. 7 and based upon the pleadings and affidavits on file, and for good cause shown:

It is ORDERED:

That Service be made upon the Defendant, Estate of Donald D. Dunn by publishing a copy of this Order once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or municipality most reasonably calculated to provide actual notice of the pendency of the action.

Dated: May 18, 2023 s/John O’Neil, Judge Superior Court

NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: The party being served must appear and serve an answer to the complaint or post-judgment motion to the serving party c/o Michael G. Friedman Esq. P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009. The answer must be filed with the court within twenty-one (21) days of service. If service is made by publication in a newspaper, the answer must be filed with the court within forty-one (41) days after the first publication in the newspaper. Failure to serve an answer will cause judgment by default to be entered, granting relief sought in the motion or complaint.

This week’s game solutions

Bridgton Farmers’ Market recipe

Rhubarb Sour Cream Coffee Cake

By Nancy Tripp Bridgton Farmers’ Market

May has come to an end and the growing season is picking up speed. Every week, we see something new and delicious arriving on our farmers’ tables. Rhubarb is a seasonal favorite. Just sour enough to demand a sweetener, it cooks and bakes into a wonderful bar cookie, pie (check our bakers’ tables), jam or cake. I like to cut rhubarb up and freeze it on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper and then pop it into a freezer bag or my Seal A Meal for use in a winter treat.

Our farmers have rhubarb now and our dairy farmers (cow and goat) have wonderful raw dairy milk, cream yogurt (which I use instead of sour cream in cooking) and super yummy

Thursday, June 1

Mollyockett Chorus will open the summer concert series at the Bear Mountain Music Hall in Waterford at 7 p.m.

Miami-based pianist recording artist, and producer, Mike Levine, brings his Latin-influenced compositions to the intimate setting of the Bradley Backstage series at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets online at www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac, or call the box office at 207544-9066. Seating is limited.

cheeses. Disclaimer: I have never baked with yogurt instead of sour cream.

A dear friend of mine, Suzy Sidwell, used to make this coffee cake every spring. I have fond memories of sitting at her kitchen table enjoying a cup of coffee and a piece of coffee cake before going out to visit her gardens. I love this recipe and I love the way certain smells and tastes stir my memory.

See what it does for you. Hopefully, it puts a smile on your family’s faces!

Rhubarb

Sour Cream

Coffee Cake

Ingredients

½ cup butter

1½ cups brown sugar

1 egg

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup all-purpose flour (I

use 2 cups of white whole wheat flour)

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup sour cream

1½ cups rhubarb cut into ½ - inch pieces

½ cups chopped walnuts (optional)

Topping

½ cup butter

1 cup sugar

½ cup light cream

1 tsp vanilla

Cream together butter, sugar and egg until light and fluffy. Combine flours (or use all white whole wheat flour), baking soda and salt. Add to the creamed mixture alternating with adding the sour cream. Mix well after each addition. Stir in the rhubarb and nuts.

Spoon into a well-greased 9-by-13 baking pan. Bake at 350 for 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.

To make the topping, combine butter, sugar, cream and vanilla in a small saucepan. Heat until the butter melts, then pour over the cooled cake. Or, you can make a simple streusel topping and bake it on the cake at the same time.

Enjoy!

Find the Bridgton Farmers’ Market on The Green behind Renys on Depot Street every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.

For a full list of vendors and information on ordering or to sign up for the BFM weekly newsletter visit https:// www.facebook.com/BridgtonFarmersMarket/ or contact the Market at bridgtonfarmersmarket.me@gmail.com

BFM is now offering a Community Tent to local organizations. Contact BFM at the e-mail listed above for more information on how to reserve a date.

If you bring your dog, please maintain a short leash and control over your animal. Thank you!

Calendar of Events

tion is $8.

Book, Bake & Plant Sale presented by the Friends of the Harrison Village Library, 9 a.m. to noon.

Yard & Vendor Sale presented by the Sweden Historical Society and Historic Open House at the Center School House (circa 1854) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale will be held outdoors on the Sweden Historic Green (147 Bridgton Road). Antiques, old books, photo cards, treasures, framed pictures, Avon, quilt raffle. Spaces available $25. Call Gail deWildt at 647-2592.

Friday, June 2

Duke Robillard Band at Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills, ME, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 general admission at www.sacorivertheate.org or call 207-929-6473 for reservations.

Saturday, June 3

Pancake Breakfast. American Legion Post 67 in Bridgton will host a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Bridgton Community Center (15 Depot Street). The breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, coffee, and juice. Proceeds support local veterans, children/ youth, and community pro grams. The suggested dona

19th Annual Plant Sale at First Universalist Church of Norway will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include a wide array of Maine hardy indoor and outdoor plants. First Universalist Church of Norway is located at 479 Main Street, Norway. Please, no early birds!

Barbecue Dinner. The Sweden Volunteer Fire Association will hold its annual barbecue dinner at the Sweden Meeting House, 147 Bridgton Road, in Sweden from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu includes barbecue chicken and pork, potato salad, tossed salad, baked beans, mac and cheese,

coleslaw, bread, watermelon, cookies, coffee and water. Cost is $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12, and free for children ages 5 and younger.

Silent Auction Fundraiser at Nathaniel Hawthorne’s boyhood home in Raymond, 40 Hawthorne Road, from 5 to 7 p.m. The festive Silent Auction will also feature a 50-50 raffle, a complimentary appetizer-buffet, beer, and wine. Musical entertainment will be provided by popular local artist Dana Reed, affectionately known as Capt’n Uke.

Sunday, June 4

Guest Speaker. The Deacons of First Congregational Church of Bridgton—UCC, located at 33 South High Street in Bridgton, are excited to announce that Rev. Kate Braestrup, chaplain of the Maine Warden Service, will be the guest speaker at the church’s 10 a.m. worship service.

Tuesday, June 6

Downtown Revitalization Public Workshop at the Harrison Town Office, 6 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 7

Meet the Candidates Night at Harrison Elementary School, 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Harrison

Village Library.

Thursday, June 8

Da Capo will perform at 7 p.m. at the Brick Church for the Performing Arts on Christian Hill Road (just off Route 5) in Lovell. Tickets are available at the door: adults $10, children 12 and under $5. Refreshments will be served, and air conditioning is provided. For more information, go to www. lovellbrickchurch.org or call 207-925-1500.

Waterford Historical Society will host its annual meeting and the first program offering of the season at the Waterford Inne, 258 Chadbourne Hills Road, Waterford. The evening will begin with a meet-andgreet reception at 6 p.m. The annual meeting will follow at 6:30 p.m., along with a program about the Chadbourne family and home presented by WHS trustee Nancy Marcotte. Members of the Vanderblue family, current owners of the Inne, will also contribute to the presentation.

Saturday, June 10

Opening Day at the Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity, 121 Main Street, Bridgton.

Everybody Gardens educational workshop from 9 a.m. to noon at the Bridgton

Community Center Gardens. Topics include Composting Made Simple, Gardening on a Budget, Plants for Bee Lawns, Garden Plants for Pollinators, and Invasive Plants, presented by Loon Echo Land Trust and local horticulture professionals. Rain date June 17. All workshops are free and open to all. Please RSVP by e-mailing laurie@lelt.org.

Genealogy Workshop , presented by the Molly Ockett Chapter of the DAR, will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Bridgton Community Center. For more information, please call (207) 697-2093 or e-mail mtucci28@gmail. com.

Book Sale. The Friends of Norway Memorial Library will sell used books from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Gingerbread House, 500 Main Street in Norway. This is the second of four summer pop-up book sales held on the second Saturday of the month through August. The sales are held outside and are weather-dependent. The June sale features books about Maine or written by Maine authors. Other stock includes fiction and nonfiction for adults, teens, and children.

PLUMBING

Sunday, June 11 Rug Hooking with Elizabeth Miller, presented by the Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity, https:// www.rufusportermuseum. org/event-details/rug-hooking-with-elizabeth-miller.

Tuesday, June 13 Harrison Town Elections at the Harrison Town Office, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Senior Luncheon at the Harrison Fire Station Community Room, noon, RSVP to Bri 583-2241 ext 304 or recreation@harrisonmaine.org

Wednesday, June 14 Harrison Annual Town Meeting , at Harrison Elementary School, 6 p.m. Sunday, June 25 Summer Concert Series, featuring Mike Preston and Kim Currie (country & 70s), on the Naples Village Green from 6 to 7 p.m. In the event of rain, the concert will be held at the Naples Methodist Church.

Wednesday, June 28 Annual Meeting of the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell, 6:30 to 8 p.m., reception to follow meeting; public welcome to attend. Annual meeting speaker will be noted Maine photographer, Rose Marasco. A reception will follow the meeting.

SELF-STORAGE

BFM accepts credit cards and. See you there! ACCOUNTANTS

Bridgton Storage 409 Portland Rd. 28 units & 4000’ open barn Bridgton 272-8085 (6/23x)

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

Dyer Septic Septic systems installed & repaired Site work-emergency service-ecofriendly

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Landscape Organic lawn & garden maintenance Shoreline restoration Creative stonework, property watch Snowplowing & sanding 207-693-6646 www.clementbros.com (12/23x)

REAL ESTATE Chalmers Real Estate 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311 (TF)

Kezar Realty Homes, Land & Vacation Rentals Lovell Village 207-925-1500 KezarRealty.com (12/23x)

Oberg Agency Residential, Business, Lake Shore Property 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858 (12/23x)

RUBBISH SERVICE ABC Rubbish Weekly Pick-up Container Service Tel. 743-5417 (TF)

Worsters Rubbish Removal Trash hauling Docks – Demolition Snowplowing/Sanding Harrison 207-583-6914 (6/23x)

New Scribners Mills director

HARRISON — Earlier this spring, the Scribners Mills Preservation Board of Directors said their farewells to the beloved and long-standing Executive Director, Marilyn Hatch, who has officially retired. Marilyn and her husband John, who passed away in 2017, dedicated much of their lives over the last 40 years to this monumental task. Marilyn will be greatly missed.

In her place, the Board has appointed Cayle Johnson of Fryeburg as Executive Director. Cayle, a 25-year-old Maine native, graduated from Fryeburg Academy in 2015 and then graduated from Harding

University receiving a bachelor’s degree in History.

“I am committed to continue to grow Scribners Mills Preservation and to bring its story into the light,” Johnson said as she accepted her appointment earlier this year.

Cayle has already been busy planning a summer schedule full of events, and activities, guest speakers and demonstrations of different mill-related vocations. There will be visits from antique automobile groups and speakers on historical topics related to the mill’s operation and Cheryl Callahan, Scribners Mills Education Coordinator, will present a program on the

Events and meetings scheduled at the Bridgton Community Center:

Thursday, June 1

6 to 8 a.m., Dan Fitness

12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Bits and Pieces, free

to 6:45 p.m., Gaming Group

to 9 p.m., Chickadee Quilters

Friday, June 2

to 8 a.m., Dan Fitness

to 10 a.m., Chair Yoga

to 11:30 a.m., Senior College, curriculum

to 4 p.m., Mahjongg

to 3 p.m., Gardens 6 to 8 p.m., Acrylic paint class

Saturday, June 3 8 to 11 a.m. American Legion Post breakfast

12 to 4 p.m., Celebration of Life

Sunday, June 4

processes and uses of fiber products. Demonstrations and tours of the 19th century sawmill and homestead will take place monthly on the first and third Saturdays beginning May 29 and will continue through Labor Day weekend.

In addition, Cayle is also more than willing to arrange private tours for special groups. As new executive director, Cayle also has been writing and creating workshop classes and school/ homeschool programs that will take place in the fall and winter of 2023. She is also looking into promoting the facility as an event venue for large family gatherings and micro-weddings.

Scribners Mills is an historic water-powered saw-

mill and homestead located on the Crooked River in Harrison.

Scribners Mill Preservation Inc. in Harrison, Maine, is a nonprofit group of volunteers dedicated to preserving and rebuilding the mill and sharing the story of a multi-generational mill family that thrived along the banks of the Crooked River from the 1850s well into the 20th century.

Located on the banks of the Crooked River, Scribners Mills provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while experiencing the rich history of a bygone era. The enthusiastic staff and volunteers at Scribners Mill Preservation Inc. invite you to join them for an historic

CAYLE JOHNSON of Fryeburg has been appointed Executive Director of Scribners Mills.

adventure into the past at a unique setting on Crooked River in Harrison.

For directions, visit www.scribnersmills. org

A summer tradition continues

Waterford Flat, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, June 7 6 to 8 a.m., Dan Fitness

10 to 11:30 a.m., Senior College, Board Meeting

12 to 1 p.m., Senior Lunch

1 to 4 p.m., Mahjongg

5 to 7 p.m., Kayley, Arts

Thursday, June 8

6 to 8 a.m., Dan Fitness

12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Bits and Pieces, free

1:45 to 6:45 p.m., Gaming Group

6 to 8:30 p.m., Lake Region Republican Coalition

WATERFORD — Waterford Congregational Church UCC (WCC) is delighted to announce the

return of monthly garden services for the 2023 season. These special services will continue through

the summer on June 25, July 23, and Aug. 20 in the churchyard meditation garden at 15 Plummer Hill,

Chaplain guest speaker

The Deacons of First Congregational Church of Bridgton–UCC, located at 33 South High Street in Bridgton, are excited to announce that Rev. Kate Braestrup, chaplain of the Maine Warden Service, will be the guest speaker at the church’s 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday, June 4.

In 1996, Kate Braestrup and her husband, Maine state trooper Drew Griffith, were raising four young children when Drew was killed while on duty. In 1997, Kate enrolled in the Bangor Theological Seminary thus fulfilling her husband’s dream of becoming a Universalist Unitarian minister. Since 2001, she has served as chaplain to the Maine Warden Service providing pastoral care for game wardens and their families and serving the search-and-rescue teams by comforting those waiting for loved ones to be found in the woods and waters of Maine. Kate says she is privileged

“Gathering outdoors in the midst of nature’s wonders is an opportunity to find peace and renewal in our busy, challenging lives. Our natural world is often the place where spirit and wonder weave into our daily lives in ways that open us up to possibility and hope. Joining in a space where there are no walls that separate us from the world reminds us of our oneness with creation and with one another,” says Reverend Doretta Colburn. For more information visit wccucc.com, or leave a message at 207-5836381 and your call will be returned.

to be doing this work.

Braestrup is the author of five books including the NY Times best seller, Here If You Need Me, a memoir recounting her journey from life after her husband’s death to becoming an ordained minister and eventually finding her calling as a chaplain. In addition, she is a popular public speaker, travels the country to train law enforcement officers on how to refine their care and comfort skills and teaches recruits at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy how to give death notifications.

The First Church wel-

REV. KATE Braestrup, chaplain of the Maine Warden Service, will be the guest speaker at the 1st Congregational Church at 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday, June 4. SPEAKER, Page 9B

&

Da Capo at Brick Church

the summer season at the Lovell Brick Church for the Performing Arts with Da Capo, a talented group of singers from the Mt. Washington Valley, led by Mary Bastoni and John Waldie.

The group is performing a new repertoire of jazz, rock, and pop hits. Da Capo will be leading off the summer concert series at the Brick Church, performing songs from Burt Bacharach, Bill Withers, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Queen, and Tito Puente, just to name a few. This group was formed in 2008 as a group to entertain and bring diverse musical styles to the Mt. Washington Valley. Da Capo has great energy and sound, performing both accompanied and a cappella versions of familiar songs. Da Capo is entertaining for audiences of all ages. Da Capo will be the first group in the summer concert series at the Lovell Brick Church for the Performing Arts. Other offerings include Mary Bastoni, singing the songs of Barbara Streisand, Don Roy with his fiddle and blue grass tunes, and female legends of country music, performed by Teresa Dyer. Blues lovers will enjoy L.C. Williams and the Driver, followed by classical gui-

DA CAPO will perform at the Lovell Brick Church for the Performing Arts on Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m.

tarist Alex Roche and then the West African influenced sounds of the multi-instrumentalist, Dave Kobrenski. The summer season will conclude with the Bradley Jazz Collective performing creative interpretations of jazz standards, as well as original pieces. Once again through the generous support of the Sear Family Foundation, the Lovell Brick Church will also offer a children’s summer theater week with Mary Bastoni during the month of July. More information on the BCPA schedule may be found at www.

WESTON’S FARM

lovellbrickchurch.org.

The Da Capo concert will be held Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Lovell Brick Church for the Performing Arts on Christian Hill Road in Lovell, Maine. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets

Guitarist at MTM

may be purchased at the door. Refreshments will be served at intermission. The church has air conditioning for warm nights. For more information, call 207-9251500 or go to the BCPA Facebook page or website at www.lovellbrickchurch.org

This week’s puzzle theme: At the Movies

Initial bet in poker

Popular dunking cookie 59. “Little ____ fact” 60. Simon and Gurfunkel, e.g.

61. *Sentimental movie, or ____-jerker

62. Literary “even”

63. *Shooting location

64. ESPN award

DOWN

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Mountain Top Music welcomes folk guitarist, songwriter, and master storyteller Joe Crookston for a special home concert in Hale’s Location on Sunday, June 4 at 7 p.m. The concert is open to the public.

Crookston was born and raised in rural Ohio

and attended Kent State University. His first instrument was classical guitar, but in 1987 he attended the Kent State Folk Festival and his musical interests shifted to focus on folk music, leading him to sell his classical guitar and acquire a steel-stringed

GUITARIST, Page 9B

Cummings at Majestic June 2

CONWAY, N.H. — Enjoy original piano pieces composed and played by long-time Mountain Top Music instructor Chad Cummings this Friday, June 2 at noon at the Majestic in Conway, N.H.

Chad’s passion for music was sparked at age 7 when he studied piano at the Maria Assumption Academy. He discovered guitar at 11, and by 15 he was performing professionally on the Greater Boston club circuit. The vibrant 1980s Boston original-music band scene opened opportunities for Chad with national acts. When he was 16, his band, Sudden Impact, landed the opening slot for Extreme (known for their chart-topping acoustic hit, More Than Words). At 18, Chad was recruited as bass player and co-writer for Siloam, an Ottawa, Canada-based

rock band. Siloam signed with Image 7 Records, and released its international debut album, Sweet Destiny, in 1991. The band toured extensively and had heavy radio play after the release of its album.

Chad plays bass and keyboards, and sings lead and harmony vocals, for Brazen Cane, a classic rock and new country band that’s a favorite of audiences across New England. He also plays guitar, keyboard, and sings lead vocals, with Dark Train Express, where he showcases his original compositions. In the spring of 2020, he released his first instrumental/guitar album, Hot Cars and Fast Guitars, Vol 1. The album can be heard at chadcummings. hearnow.com, and is available on Apple

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FOLK GUITARIST Joe Crookston to perform Sunday, June 4 for Mountain Top Music

ENJOY MUSIC by Chad Cummings this Friday, June 2 at noon at the Majestic in Conway, N.H

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acoustic. His career blossomed, and soon he was playing with legends like Suzanne Vega, Dar Williams, David Francey, John McCutcheon, John Gorka, Judy Collins and hundreds more.

Named 2016 Folk Alliance International Artist-

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HELP WANTED

CLEANING STAFF Part-

Time Needed. Camp Encore/Coda is hiring part-time Cleaning Staff for summer season. Flexible hours. Call 207-647-3947 or https://encorecoda.com/best-summer-campmusic-jobs/ to apply. 4t21

SEASONAL HELP WANTED

at Wyonegonic Camps in Denmark: Full and part-time kitchen positions including meal cook, assistant/prep cook and general kitchen assistants; part-time housekeeping; part-time grounds maintenance/driver; part-time office administrative support. Position start dates available May 29 to June 19 and ending August 19 to 31. Online preliminary application available at Wyonegonic.com; compensation commensurate with experience. Call 207-452-2051 to arrange a local interview. 1t22

in-Residence, Crookston, a believer in “all things possible,” now lives in Ithaca, N.Y. and tours regularly in the United States, Ireland, and Canada, thrilling audiences with his creativity, infectious rhythms, and moving lyrics. Crookston takes real human stories and turns

them into art. His music swirls with lightness and darkness, clocks ticking, weeping willows, sweet cynicism, hope, and the cycles of life and rebirth, and leaves listeners feeling awakened and alive with a renewed sense of what’s possible for themselves.

Sunday’s performance will include the finely crafted songs and stories that made Crookston famous, ranging

from musical portraits of a nurse who served in World War I, a window washer at the World Trade Center, and a prison inmate named Freddy the Falcon, to tales of runaway slaves, incarcerated youth, meter maids, and even a drunken rooster. Whether he’s picking his 48 Gibson, weaving through lap slide songs, or looping his fiddle, he draws listeners in. As one reviewer put it, “he’s funny

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as hell one moment and transcendent the next.”

He has released four albums and an EP of original music. Throughout 2023, he is scheduled to release NINE BECOMES ONE, a series of nine “Chapters,” each containing five newly recorded songs, several of which are already available.

A reception after the concert will include light refreshments and a chance to meet

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Joe and discuss his music with him and other audience members. Tickets are $40 per person. Seating is limited, and reservations should be made in advance at mountaintopmusic.org/concerts. Directions to the concert will be sent to attendees when they purchase their seats.

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DRIED FIREWOOD — Dried twelve months. Selling seasoned hardwood year-round. One cord $350, cut, split, delivered. Call 207-595-5029; 207-583-4113. maineseasonedfirewood.com 52t31x

BRIDGTON Screened loam for sale. $20 yard. Large granite stone. Call 647-5963. 4t21x

VEHICLES FOR SALE

JESUS IS LORD — new and used auto parts. National locator. Most parts 2 days. Good used cars. Ovide’s Used Cars, Inc., Rte. 302 Bridgton, 207-647-5477. tf30

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HONEST AND PROFESSIONAL

— Various home repair and handyman services including painting, deck staining, rotted wood repair, bath/kitchen updates, plumbing repairs, flooring, roof/siding washing, soft and pressure methods, dock repairs and more! Insured. Brian, cell 865-415-8419; 603452-8772 homefit04@gmail.com 5t21x

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

KIMBALL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE — Spring cleanup. Brush cutting and removal, trucking of aggregates, loam, bark hauling and more. Fully insured Call 207-595-8321 or 207-5838010. 4t18x DENMARK HOUSE PAINTING — Since 1980. Interior and exterior painting. Free estimates. Call John Mathews 452-2781. tf40x

IF YOU NEED ANYTHING hauled off, my trailer is 7x18. Call Chuck’s Maintenance 743-9889. 32t18x

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— Property watch/caretaking. Mowing, trimming, tree/brush removal. Debris removal, spring/fall clean-ups. Driveway repair, gravel, stone loam, mulch and rototilling. Dan Knapp 207-713-0779 Bridgton. 21t15x

Green Firewood $275 per Cord Minimum

BROKEN GUITAR? — Call Alex! 603-327-8159. EdneyGuitars.com, EdneyGuitars@gmail. com

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RETIRED PROFESSOR — seeks temporary, preferably longterm housing beginning June 1st or July 1st in quiet Bridgton/Waterford/Harrison area. Non-smoker. Have older cat. Please contact Paul at 207-393-0411. 1t22x

YARD SALES

GARAGE SALE JUNE 10 — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 420 Sweden Road (Rt. 93) Bridgton. Lamps, furniture, some antiques. 2t22x

First Friday performers include Mountain Top faculty and staff, as well as other Mount Washington Valley folks, who share their talents with the community without compensation. All First Friday events are open to the public by donation, in keeping with Mountain Top Music Center’s mission of “enriching lives with music.” Donate and reserve seats in advance at conwaymajestic.com.

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comes all members of the community to attend this informative and uplifting service. Those that have heard her speak say, “Kate is able to give a heartfelt message with a sense of humor.”

JOB OPPORTUNITY

TOWN OF NAPLES

Assistant Code Officer and LPI

The Town of Naples is seeking qualified candidates for the Assistant Code Enforcement Officer and Licensed Plumbing Inspector position. This position is a full-time year-round job and would require working some evenings for meetings, along with attending classes that may take place outside of normal office hours. You must have a valid driver’s license as on-site inspections would also be required, along with the necessary state certifications obtained within a probationary period. An individual with strong organizational skills who can multi-task and prioritize is a must. A generous benefit package is included with regular hourly wages. This job will begin starting July 1, 2023.

A cover letter and resume should be sent to kmatthews@ townofnaples.org or dropped off to the Code Officer’s attention during office hours. This position will be opened until filled.

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FRYEBURG ACADEMY has the following position openings:

IMMEDIATE FULL-TIME POSITIONS:

● IT SUPPORT TECH

IMMEDIATE GRANT FUNDED POSITION:

● THERAPEUTIC COUNSELOR/SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER (One Year Grant Funded Position)

ANTICIPATED 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR PART-

TIME POSITIONS:

● LIBRARY AIDE

● TEACHER OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)/English

ANTICIPATED 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR

FULL-TIME POSITIONS:

● ALTERNATIVE SETTING SPECIAL EDUCATION CO-TEACHER

● BIOLOGY TEACHER

● CHEMISTRY TEACHER

● ENGLISH TEACHER

● ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) / SOCIAL STUDIES

TEACHER

● MATHEMATICS TEACHER - backgrounds in Finance and/or Statistics are pluses

● SUBSTITUTE COORDINATOR/TESTING COORDINATOR Fryeburg Academy offers a comprehensive Benefits Package for its full-time employees. To apply and view a full listing of our available positions, please visit our website at: https://www.fryeburgacademy.org/about/employment. We are an EOE.

We are accepting applications for a full-time experienced shop mechanic. Benefits include health insurance,401K, paid holidays, vacation pay and uniforms. Must be able to work independently and have a positive attitude. For more information contact our office at 207-925-1138

Summer Help Wanted

Camp Tapawingo in Sweden is hiring full-time and part-time workers! Flexible schedule can accommodate school work days. 20-40 hours per week. Compensation commensurate with experience. E-mail meg@camptapawingo.com or call 207-647-3351.

Early June - Late August Office Staff Cook

PREMIUM HARDWOOD MIX

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GREEN: $225/cord

GREEN: $275/cord

SEASONED: $325/cord

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The First Congregational Church, an open and affirming church, is handicapped accessible and welcomes everyone. The pastor is Rev. Emily C. Goodnow. Sunday services are held at 10 a.m., and childcare is available. For more information, visit www.bridgtonucc.com or call the church office at 207647-3936.

Henry’s Concrete Construction is looking to hire for a few positions: concrete laborer, concrete floor finisher, and Class B boom truck operator. Please DO NOT respond if you: are unable to set your alarm, text out sick once a week, have to find a ride to work, or think checking social media every five minutes is part of your daily tasks.

DO REPLY if you are a dependable hard worker that doesn’t whine, is able to be part of a team that provides quality work, you don’t mind working 50+ hours a week earning great pay, staying fit and getting a great tan and have a never give up attitude. Please call or text 207-557-2801 TF43rCD

Casco Memorial Day 2023

Gardening workshops

Always wanted to try gardening, but not sure where to start? Looking to make your yard friendlier to pollinators? Join Loon Echo Land Trust and local horticulture professionals for a morning of workshops all about gardening on Saturday, June 10 at the Bridgton Community Gardens next to the Bridgton Community Center.

The workshops will begin at 9:15 a.m. and will run for half an hour each. Workshop topics include: Composting Made Simple, Adaptive Gardening, Gardening on a Budget, Plants for Bee Lawns, Garden Plants for Pollinators and Invasive Plants.

Participants can join every workshop or just attend the workshops they’re most interested in. All workshops are free and open to all. Please RSVP by e-mailing laurie@lelt.org.

This event is happening at the same time as the Bridgton Community Centers Plant sale, which means you could go home with plants to start gardening right away!

Loon Echo Land Trust is a community supported, nonprofit land trust that works to protect the land and natural resources of the northern Sebago Lake region for current and future generations. Since 1987, LELT has protected forests, wetland, shorelines, and open spaces in Harrison, Denmark, Casco, Bridgton, Naples, Raymond and Sebago. These lands provide public access to the outdoors, host over 31 miles of recreational trails and protect important water resources & wildlife habitat. For more information about Loon Echo Land Trust, including information about their trails, free public events, and how to get involved, visit lelt.org or their Facebook page.