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Three battle for SAD seats

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Incumbents Sharon Menegoni and Karla SwansonMurphy will seek re-election to the SAD 61 Board of Directors as Bridgton representatives, while Kim Bueler is challenging for one of two, three-year terms.

Bridgton’s election is set for Tuesday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the town hall on North High Street.

The News posed the following questions to the candidates, whose responses are arranged by alphabetical order: Q. Why did you decide to run for office?

Bueler: I decided to run for the School Board because I want to have a part in helping our kids have the best education possible. I have two graduates currently, one from Lake Region. I have a son due to graduate this month. I’ve seen great things being done for our kids and I want to contribute to that. I’m honored to be a part of such a great community and I want to give back to it.

Menegoni: I grew up in a small town where the spirit and sense of community was paramount. Having been involved in education as a student, teacher, and professor for 50 years, I want to be able to, depending on one’s perspective, give back, or pay it forward. Over the years, I have been fortunate to have many people help me gain success in attaining my professional goals and I want to be able to do that for the students of the district.

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PLENTY OF REASONS TO CELEBRATE this graduation season as the country turns a corner against Covid-19, enabling in-person celebrations. Here, Fryeburg Academy senior Abby Nash takes a selfie as confetti flies during last week’s Senior Parade. The Academy held an outside graduation ceremony on Saturday morning. Photos and awards appear inside.

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Canuvo to expand operation, add adult store

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Canuvo is growing its marijuana business in Bridgton.

The company, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2021, presented plans to the Planning Board Tuesday night to expand its cultivation business at 152 Portland Road to include adult-use, as well as open a store front, which the general public can purchase marijuana and other products, such as edibles.

Josh Quint explained that the plan “does not build anything new or tears anything down,” but simply uses existing space. However, strict restrictions exist that keep the two grows — medical and

In honor of bill Shane

‘He was loved by all’

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The late Bill Shane was known throughout the community for his involvement in local sports like baseball and basketball, the Bridgton Masons, and the American Legion Post 155.

“You can’t enter anywhere in the area, that they don’t know who he was. He loved his family as well as all his friends in the community,” his daughter Julie Johnson said.

In 1993, Shane became Head of Maintenance for Lake Region High School.

“He was loved by all.

He would sneak basketball players into the gym when they wanted to shoot around, and was always there for the kids when they returned from their late night games. He was the first one to greet the team and ask them how they did or made sure they had a ride home,” Johnson said. “He was working at the school during three of his four grandchildren’s high school careers. He would sneak a handshake to his granddaughter Jessica on Friday

adult-use — entirely separate.

A map of the facility interior shows four distinct sections — labeled A, B, C and D. The building was constructed in phases, the first occurring in 1963 while the last took place in 1992. Two sections will serve as growing spaces, while another is used to process. A chain-link fence spans from floor to ceiling, creating distinct growing areas. Plants are specifically labeled either medical or adult-use, and information is entered into a computer software program for tracking purposes.

Quint explained Canuvo is not increasing the size of the grow at this time, but growing to address two markets —

medical and adult-use. Once one room is harvested, the space is thoroughly cleaned.

The next planting — be it medical or adult-use — will be based on consumer need.

“We’re nervous people when it comes to pests that attack the plants,” said Quint in regards to the deep cleanings done before the next grow is started.

State guidelines call for Canuvo to sell product in a “wholesale transaction” to their storefront. The store will occupy the space that formerly was used as a showroom. Hours will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Tuesday, closed on Wednesday.

The request was to approve an adult-use cultiva-

tion license and an adult-use retail store.

Planners raised questions about water usage, exterior improvements and signage.

The facility uses 2,000 gallons of water per day, which Quint said the Bridgton Water District deems “not an undue burden.” If the operation expands in the future, BWD has requested to be part of the conversation.

As for improvements, vinyl has been added to the retail store area, and plans call for it to be likely extended to the big white concrete wall to the right of the building. Until then, the building will be power-washed to address peeling paint, Canuvo CEO Sage Peterson said. She added that land-

scaping improvements are in the works, as well as installation of a new sign.

Planners gave tentative approval to the proposal by a 4-0 vote. Conditions include: scan of the adult-use licensing from the state; ambient lighting for the company sign; the buffer distance between the building and a nearby residence; letter of financial capacity; grass seed to the plot of land adjacent to Route 302; and a landscaping plan.

Founded and licensed in 2010, Canuvo started in Glenn and Sage Peterson’s backyard and is the only Maine dispensary to be family-owened and operated for its entire history.

“Only 30% of companies in the U.S. make it to 10

years, but the fact that we are a cannabis company makes this milestone even sweeter,” says Sage Peterson, CEO at Canuvo. “As a family, we are committed to creating a strong company culture to support our employees and clients despite the challenges of growing a start-up in an un-regulated industry.”

This news comes in the wake of years of navigating Maine’s state regulated program while also being considered ‘illegal’ federally. As an established business they are able to grow marijuana with no pesticides, lab test every batch of every product they sell, and commit to delivering informative and supportive customAPPROVED, Page 3A

Casco plans al fresco meeting

CASCO— Casco’s Annual Town Meeting is going al fresco this year.

With the uncertainty of when COVID-related restrictions such as capacity limits would be lifted, the Casco Board of Selectmen decided months ago that it was safest to hold it outdoors.

Therefore, the venue for the 2021 town meeting is the Casco Day Park, where two tents will be set up and a speaker system will allow people to be heard across the space. The town meeting takes place Wednesday, June 9, starting at 6 p.m.

Another possible breath of fresh air: voters might have a new way to say yea or nay instead of lifting colored cards.

Hopefully, there will be handheld clickers that allow people to vote electronically, according to Casco Interim Town Manager Don Gerrish.

This isn’t a certainly, but Greater Portland Council of Government (GPCOG) had 95 clickers that the town could use, Gerrish said.

“I am asking for more,” he said.

Gerrish said the handheld clickers provide results on an electronic board. Also, this voting technics means that residents can vote without other people seeing how they voted.

On Tuesday night, the selectmen finalized the warrant articles, which can be found on the town website. — DD

Budget in good shape

DEDICATION TO LEGION — On Memorial Day, a granite bench and flagpole were dedicated to Bill Shane, who passed away in June 2020. Bill Shane’s siblings (Front CASCO — There are about 30 days left until the end of row, left) Phil Shane and Carol Hancock; in the back row from left to right are his the municipal fiscal year. By that time, Casco voters will daughters Deb Plummer, Julie Johnson and Lauri Kinser.

(De Busk Photo) have approved a new budget for the ’21-22 fiscal year.

There is a possibility that the Town of Casco will roll afternoons to be sure she considerate, someone you ily, he built his home right had money for the week- could count on. across the street from where into the new fiscal year with $600,000 to $700,000 in its Undesignated Fund Balance, according to Casco Interim end. He was always present “He was the kinda of Merrill lives. for the kids’ home games, guy who would do anything “Bill and I had such a Town Manager Don Gerrish.

On Tuesday, Gerrish updated the Casco Board of and they all appreciated all in the world to help out,” good life together — doing he did for them.”

Curtis Merrill said. things, going places, playBUDGET, Page 5A The LRHS athletic Merrill should know. ing sports. We’ve had a department started the Bill The two had been close great time. Even in our Shane Award, which is friends for 80-plus years. older years, we’ve done a presented to a student ath- They were neighbors as few things together, a few Established 1870 lete “who best exemplifies boys and as adults. Bill things with the masons P.O. Box 244, 118 Main St. what basketball stands for: Shane lived in a home about and a few things with the teamwork, sportsmanship, 300 yards from Merrill’s legion,” Merrill said. “He Bridgton, ME 04009 dedication and the desire to when they were boys grow- was just a dear friend. I 207-647-2851 win,” Johnson said. ing up in Casco. Years later, cannot say more than that.”

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2 seats open on SAD 61 Board

(Continued from Page 1A) Swanson-Murphy: I want to improve the education we offer to our community’s students while at the same time being fiscally conservative and mindful of our taxpayers’ financial burdens.

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

Bueler: I genuinely care about our students and want each one of them to be able to reach their full potential.

Menegoni: I think that my background growing up in a small town and attending small public schools coupled with vast professional experiences in public education and higher education literally across the country make it possible for me to provide diverse perspectives on issues.

Organization and leadership are also two of my strengths. Over the years, I have learned much about how to direct meetings and work with committees, which are key to holding a position such as this.

Swanson-Murphy: I have knowledge of our community and our schools including the diversity of our community. I bring a parent perspective to the board, which combines well with my business background and understanding of complex budgets.

Q. When faced with difficult decisions, what is your approach?

Bueler: I try to have an open mind and have all the facts before I make a decision.

Menegoni: When faced with a difficult decision, the first step is to gather all the information or evidence available. This information or evidence should be reviewed and weighed on the positive and/or negative influence it has on the situation or topic at hand.

This information should also include input from all involved or impacted parties when appropriate and possible. Once all information is gathered then comes the sorting relative to the advantages and disadvantages of the decision outcome.

Swanson-Murphy: I approach all school board decisions weighing what is best for our students and staff. The most difficult decisions are when these interests may appear to conflict, however, what is best for our students and setting them up for success after graduation is paramount.

Q. Name three major concerns you have regarding the school system, explain and possible solutions?

Bueler: In all honesty, I don’t have “major” concerns. I just want to help whenever I can should any arise. Solutions to situations, in my opinion, are handled best with patience and understanding.

Voters validate budget action Voters in the three SAD 61 towns approved the proposed budget at the validation referendum last Tuesday.

Here’s the final tallies: Bridgton — 79 yes, 19 no Casco — 25 yes, 8 no Naples — 318 yes, 92 no Total — 422 yes, 119 no The official computation and declaration of votes will be brought to the SAD 61 School Board for approval this Monday, June 7.

Menegoni: Hiring and retaining good teachers and staff. This is an area where I think the current School Administration and Board have done a good job over the last couple of years.

Since I have been involved with the Board, we have made great hires of teachers and staff who genuinely care about the students and love teaching. The SAD 61 towns must understand the importance of supporting the educational mission through yearly appropriations in order to retain topnotch people.

• Creating a strong school-community relationship. Many local people, unless they have a child in the school system, are unaware of the many events that are put on and open to the public by the schools during each year (other than the COVID year). I would like to see the school district develop and maintain a community outreach web page where members of the local communities can find information regarding upcoming events such as athletic contests, concerts, and plays, to name a few.

Bringing the schools and the community closer together can only have a positive outcome.

Swanson-Murphy: I think the most pressing concern is the lost education caused by the pandemic over the last year.

The focus for the next two years should be supporting our students academically and socially to help them gain the skills required to maintain their pre-pandemic track. The solutions require many strategies and vary by grade level. We need to use the government funds wisely to maximize the impact. The most impactful plan requires creating individual plans for each student to provide them the resources to move forward and accelerate that movement if needed.

• Our student population

is diverse in their needs for resources primarily driven by varying economic stability of their homes. The educational approach requires resources to create a more level playing field for all of our students to be successful. The solution is complex and again requires individual assessment and supports.

• We need an approach to our budget that provides the resources required to serve the needs of our students but also is as fiscally responsible to our taxpayers as possible. A needs-based budget determined by focusing on student outcomes is a solution to maintaining this balance.

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

Bueler: I want to help make a positive difference in our community. My hope is to help contribute to our already amazing community. I want to help our kids have the best experience they can as they truly deserve nothing less.

Menegoni: Having been involved in some facet of education for my entire life, I still get excited when I see students achieve their goals.

I love the look on their faces when they are acknowledged for their accomplishments. I wish to continue to be able to contribute to the success of each student in whatever way I can. Serving as a Director on the School Board for SAD 61 allows me to continue to make a difference for students.

Swanson-Murphy: I care about our community and all of our residents. As I have demonstrated during my time on the board, I will continue to balance fiscal conservatism with support and effective programs for our students. I will listen and make well-informed decisions to help our students achieve their goals while keeping the budget increases as minimal as possible.

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Community/civic experience: Before moving to Maine almost four years ago, was vice president of the elementary school PTO; served on the Parent-School Committee; volunteered in the classrooms.

Hobbies and/or interests: Enjoy watching football with my family; most enjoy watching my kids play sports!

Sharon Menegoni Age: 71 Education: BS in Physical Education from Keene State College; MS in Athletic Training from Indiana State University; doctoral work in Biomechanics from Temple University Work: Six years in public schools in New Hampshire; over 40 years in higher education in California, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Virginia.

Community/civic experience: Board of Directors, Southside (Va.) SPCA; founding member Farmville (Va.) Area 100+ Women Who Care (organization that raised over $75,000 for local charities in just under four years; volunteer coordinator, FACES food pantry, Farmville, Va. Current: SAD 61 School Board and Senior College Executive Board.

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Karla Swanson-Murphy Age: 54 Family info: My husband and I have lived in Bridgton for 24 years. I grew up in Bridgton and graduated from Lake Region High School.

We have three children — one has graduated from LRHS and one is graduating on June 10.

Work: I am a project manager in information services at Central Maine Medical Center and have worked there for the last five and a half years. I have been a project manager for the last 10 years in the healthcare industry.

Community/civic experience: I currently serve as one of Bridgton’s school board members and am on the Finance and Facilities Committees. Recently, I have been part of the volunteer effort running the COVID vaccination clinic at Bridgton Hospital, and at CMMC before the Bridgton site opened. Also this year, I have helped organize Project Graduation for the Class of 2021. I also serve my church as their treasurer, and have been doing that job for over 10 years.

Hobbies and/or interests: I enjoy singing and acting, having sung with the Bridgton Community Chorus, the Maine Music Society, and my church choir. I am involved in and attend my children’s activities, from sports to dance and theater.

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(Continued from Page 1A) battle with cancer, Bill Shane passed away on June 20.

This Memorial Day, friends and family were on hand for the unveiling of a granite bench and new flagpole in Shane’s honor.

The improved outdoor area is near the Route 11 side of the legion building.

After Shane passed away last summer, the family requested that instead of sending flowers, mourners could be make donations to the American Legion.

“We decided rather than to put the donations into the legion fund or whatever, we wanted to do some work outside. There was enough money to buy a new flagpole and a bench and have it paved around,” Merrill said.

“That’s what we are doing today— paying him and his family tribute for his services to the legion and to the United States Air Force,” he said.

Shane served in the Air Force from 1958 to 1962.

According to Merrill, Shane went into the service after high school, and spent four years in the Air Force.

Upon returning to Naples, Shane was involved with the local legion, spending a few years serving as vice commander for the legion, Merrill recalled.

Shane and his wife Beverley raised three daughters: Deb Plummer, Julie Johnson and Lauri Kinser. Shane married Beverley on Sept. 2, 1961.

The daughters refer to their mom as “the love as his life.” She passed away May 17, 2018.

“He was always present in all our lives, sharing stories of his life and the incredible jobs he did for people. He never let a Valentine’s Day go by without getting each one of us a special card. He loved all of us and was devoted to our mom,” said Kinser, who referred to herself as the middle kid.

“Our dad was a true ‘girl dad’ in every way. He was our hero and our rock throughout our lives, right to the bitter end,” Kinser

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Solar Farm approved

said.

“We were a modest family growing up, but we always could count on mom and dad working hard to make sure we had everything we needed in our lives,” she said.

Shane was a talented stone-mason, who did that for a living when he was a young adult. That led to his long-time involvement in the Bridgton Masons.

During the ceremony on Monday, current Post Commander Bill Stuart described how Shane had volunteered to do the stone work for the two pillars, which currently hold the post’s sign.

Speaking on the behalf

of the family, Shane’s daughter Deb Plummer said they were honored that Shane’s memory and his impact on the community was being immortalized though the bench and flagpole that people would enjoy for years to come.

“My dad loved life. If God would have let him, he would have lived to be 100-plus,” daughter Lauri Kinser said.

“He was dearly loved by family, friends and the community. There is not a person we meet who doesn’t have a kind word to say about what a great man he was and how much they miss his stories,” Kinser said.

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO— Children are taught at a young age the importance of remembering to say please and thank you.

Some people don’t outgrow that habit.

Seasoned in municipal government, Interim Town Manager Don Gerrish attended his last meeting with the Casco Board of Selectmen on Tuesday. That evening he didn’t forget to say his thank you’s. It was Gerrish’s last time attending the selectmen’s meeting because new Town Manager Tony Ward starts work on

Monday, June 14.

“It’s been an exciting 10 months as interim town manager. I want to thank the select-board. I’ve done this job for over 40 years. Not everyone understands the amount of work and effort that elected officials put in.

I don’t want to say it is a thankless position. It is a job that they don’t make a lot of money. It is a job in which they work hard to make the community better,” Gerrish said.

“I would like to thank the citizens of Casco,” he said. “You’ve talked to me.

You’ve been considerate.

(Continued from Page 1A) er care. Canuvo — one of eight licensed dispensaries in Maine — has proudly served the medical marijuana community of southern Maine for the past decade and is excited to do so into the future.

Solar Farm approval Planners 4-0 gave tentative approval to the North High Street solar farm project pending Finding of Facts and Conclusions of Law. Project presenter David Albrecht addressed various points raised at the public hearing, including a question from Lakes Environmental Protection Executive Director Colin Holme regarding a phosphorus study. One was done, and Albrecht reported that “There’s no loading issue.”

Planner Dee Miller asked who will build, operate and maintain the solar farm?

Albrecht, who works for Borrego, said the company has three different groups — development (design and permits), engineering/construction and maintenance/ operation.

“The hope is we will be contracted to operate and maintain it,” he said. “80% of the time, we operate and maintain it. It is sold as a development asset first. Any changes made will have to come back to the town.”

Clarification was sought regarding the roadway that leads to the solar array. From Route 302, the distance is about 3 ½ miles. A new road from an existing “skid road” to the array is about 3,000 feet. Interim Fire Chief Todd Perreault asked if the existing road will be brought up

to standard, and Albrecht said yes. The landowner could use the roadway for other reasons, to which, if the road degrades, the landowner would be responsible for improvements. If the road needs repair over time as the result of the array, the company would make improvements.

Developers proposed a 14-foot travel lane (national fire code calls for 20 feet), which has proven adequate to bring panels and other equipment to the site via box trucks. In most cases, equipment is shipped to the site by tractor trailer, which the items are off-loaded and transferred to smaller trucks.

Perreault asked that the travel lane be 14 feet, and a buffer be extended to each side. The plan includes a turnaround for emergency vehicles, which extends inside the gated area. Albrecht pointed out that the standard is 28-foot turnaround radius, but they went with a more “generous” 38-foot radius. Under the new plan, the access road is outside of the fencing. Albrecht noted that utility poles are off the roadway.

Initially, the gate to the array was 20 feet (doubleleaf gate), but Perreault sought a little more clearance and asked for 24-feet instead, which developers agreed to.

A sign will be attached to the gate that includes contact information.

Planner Ken Gibbs noted there were many concerns raised by abutters regarding noise from the inverters,

despite forest that serves as a buffer between the project and neighboring homes (some over 1,000 feet away).

While a study placed decibel levels at 27 to 29 — that of “rustling leaves” — planners asked the developer to include 8-foot vinyl fencing at the inverter locations as a way to mitigate noise.

“For what I’ve seen and what I know, this will not be above ambient noise, but you don’t know until you know,” Planning Board chairwoman Deb Brusini said. “A vinyl fence adds a level of noise abatement; if you (the developers) can live with it, it’s the safest way to go.”

Approval conditions also include the sharing of a Central Maine Power impact study information with the town (the study shows what needs to be installed for the local distribution system to function reliably and safely); the town’s attorney will draft language regarding a bond for decommissioning the solar farm; and inclusion of the DEP’s stormwater plan response.

Subdivision change Planners approved a subdivision revision regarding two undeveloped lots on Isaac Stevens Road. George Sawyer presented the request on behalf of Leslie Hill to change the lot layouts to provide better access and meet newer setback requirements (from 30 to 75 feet) regarding a stream that runs through both sites.

The original four-lot subdivision was approved in 1988.

Planners voted 4-0 to approve the lot layout change.

You’ve asked a lot of good questions. Thank you for letting me be your interim town manager for the last 10 months.”

Last but not least, he thanked the staff, saying it was important to take a minute to mention those people by name. He said that the Town of Casco did not have a big staff. Those individu-

als helped to make his job easier, he said.

“Pam Griffin, the town treasure is a dedicated employee” who has a vast understanding of town finances. He referred to her knowledge being the backbone of the community.

He said that Town Clerk Penny Bean “is great to work with.”

“Beth Latsey, our recreation director, has a dedication to the kids of this community that I haven’t seen . . . She offers a vast array of programs, always thinking of what we can do for kids in the community and also seniors and everybody,” he said.

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Candidates on Denmark ballot

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer DENMARK — Voters go to the polls this Friday (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) to decide three challenged races for municipal offices.

The News last week received a request from a local resident to profile those seeking public office, despite the fact that the municipal election takes place a day after the newspaper hits local stands or the mail. Via e-mail, The News contacted each candidate and offered them the opportunity to answer the following questions to help inform voters. Responses appear below with answers arranged alphabetically: • Selectman, one seat, three-year term: Andrew Kruczek and Michael Stacy.

Q. Why did you decide to run for office?

Kruczek: With my upcoming retirement at the end of 2021, I thought it was the right time to pursue one of the two open positions. I will have plenty of time to devote and concentrate on town matters.

Stacy: I have watched and admired my father and other family members make a positive difference within our community. I would feel honored and excited to follow in their footsteps. I love the town of Denmark and its residents because it has all helped me become the man I am today and I want to give back in a way that feels meaningful.

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

Kruczek: I am a geologist by trade, responsible for completing many environmental remediation (clean-up) projects during my career. This includes managing consultants, vendors, and multi-million dollar project budgets and contact with state and federal regulatory agencies.

Stacy: 1. Able to speak and interact with people from different backgrounds with different interests; 2. I keep a calm, and level head in stressful situations; 3. I am invested in this community because I am a part of this community; 4. I am able to hear multiple views without judgment; 5. I am selfless in various ways; 6. Plan to live and be a part of this community for the rest of my life; 7. I respect tradition but am also open to new innovative ideas.

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Kruczek: I like to understand the facts related to both sides of an issue.

Ultimately, my decision tends to be based on fact and or regulation and not opinion.

Stacy: When faced with a difficult decision, I like to collaborate with people that have experience. It is important to me to be mindful about my own personal biases and to be sure I am taking into account how the difficult decision will impact others.

Q. Name three major concerns you have regarding the town/school system, explain and possible solutions?

Kruczek: First, maintaining the rural environment the town offers. A recent survey of the town residents indicated this is their top concern and I agree.

Previous selectmen/women have done a good job maintaining the town’s character and charm. Second, keeping the cost of town government (i.e. property taxes) reasonable and affordable, which again I believe the town has done a good job of in the past. Lastly, keeping and/or attracting the younger generations to the town to live and work in the area and get involved in town matters.

Stacy: 1. Having many families, small businesses and animals located throughout town, it has been brought to my attention that the amount of vehicles speeding is a major issue. Unfortunately, many animals have been killed due to negligent speeding.

There was a recent incident of a woman doing yard work that had a beer bottle thrown at her from a truck speeding by. Just on Bullring Road, alone, there is a “blind child” sign, daycare, and multiple homes with children and pets. Possible solutions: Collaborate with Oxford County Sheriff’s Department to see if it is reasonable to add the town of Denmark to a more frequent route in monitoring speeding; add flashing solar signs to the Denmark School, local daycares, and possibly near the church; signage especially at the Denmark School is not noticeable and a high-risk during peak drop off and pick up hours.

2. Enhancing educational opportunities for youth within the Denmark School system. As some neighboring towns have done, it would not be in our best interest to combine elementary and middle school age students by sending our kids to a school out of town. Historically, Denmark has had up to 60 students show up to baseball tryouts. As sports and educational opportunities have followed school systems so have our families.

To enhance our community we should enhance opportunities within our school to draw families in. Some solutions could be by adding a sports field behind the school playground and have more sporting events right at the school; add some updates to the school building; invite students from neighboring towns to join in an afterschool program located at Denmark School.

3. In relation to the prior

statement, Denmark could invite more small business opportunities to town by encouraging young and more up to date businesses.

Denmark is becoming more and more popular to tourists and as the demand grows so should the opportunities for our residents to prosper. A great example is Jimbob’s General Store. They have made huge strides by updating their store such as logo, beer selection and menu. Possible solutions include expanding broadband Internet to be more accessible to possible and existing business owners; be more open to ideas that may be out of our comfort zone such as solar power and cannabis retail.

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

Kruczek: I love Denmark’s rural character and charm and is the reason why my wife and I purchased our home in 2005 and moved here permanently eight years ago. As indicated previously, with my upcoming retirement, I will have ample time and opportunity to devote to the position and town matters.

Stacy: My care for this community is beyond any personal agenda. At its simplest form, you should vote for me because I love our tight knit, generous, kind and selfless community.

As a young adult, witnessing extreme changes in this world, I want to be a part of the tradition and the growth of the Denmark community.

• Selectman, one seat, two-year term: Parker Fairfield, Laurie LaMountain, Kirk McDermith.

Candidate Fairfield’s response arrived after deadline, and McDermith did not respond; LaMountain’s answers appear below.

Q. Why did you decide to run for office?

LaMountain: My decision to run for Select Board is based in a genuine love of Denmark and the rural community it exemplifies. I see the two openings on the Select Board as an opportunity to address growth at a very pivotal time. With so many moving parts — including rural shift, climate change, response to the pandemic — it feels like the right time to step forward as a citizen in a local government role.

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

LaMountain: Publishing Lake Living for the past 24 years has given me a unique perspective at both a local and regional level. It has afforded me the opportunity to get to know my neighbors, as well as to appreciate and understand their concerns. It has also obliged me to face deadlines and challenges head on, giving me an ability to think on multiple fronts at the same time.

Q. When faced with difficult decisions, what is your approach?

LaMountain: When faced with difficult decisions, I tend to take a big picture approach and break it down into attainable parts. While I can be somewhat compulsive in my endeavor to get things done, I approach everything

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Q. Name three major concerns you have regarding the town/school system, explain and possible solutions?

LaMountain: My concerns regarding Denmark’s future are safeguarding its natural resources; engaging the next generation in its growth; and maintaining fiscal responsibility. With “Beautiful by Nature” as the town’s motto, I feel it’s imperative to preserve the town’s rural character, however, recent events have underscored the importance of acknowledging the inevitable changes imposed by a 21st-century world. We love what we have, but we can’t exist in a bubble.

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

LaMountain: You can count on me to represent you as an elected official because I care about the town of Denmark. My motives for running for office are completely motivated by a desire for our town to move forward in a safe and progressive way.

• Planning Board, two seats, three-year term: Thomas Carabine and Laurie Kruczek (did not respond).

Q. Why did you decide to run for office?

Carabine: I am currently a member of the Denmark Planning Board with my term expiring. I enjoy the opportunity of serving and have work experience that I think applies to the position. I have a strong interest in helping to guide the future of Denmark through measures that promote local home businesses and reasonable commercial growth, while maintaining Denmark’s rural nature and its great natural resources.

My roots in Denmark go back nearly 60 years and I remain here because of the character of the town. I want to help preserve that for the future.

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

Carabine: In my work career, I have partnered with maybe a thousand Planning Boards, City Commissions, Zoning Boards of Appeal, mayors, Redevelopment Authorities, and many other governmental entities as part of developing and entitling significant real estate development projects nationwide. I know how communities and boards work and have assisted those communities and boards develop ordinances and guidelines and land use plans. Early on, I provided professional engineering services to communities in reviewing development applications and in writing new and updated local ordinances.

Q. When faced with difficult decisions, what is your approach?

Carabine: I try to understand and consider all points of view first, then try to weigh the benefits and consequences of any decision. Often, when time, I research the issue and speak with those knowledgeable or familiar with the matter. But often, as a Planning Board member addressing an application, there is no leeway in a decision. In simple terms, an application either meets the town’s ordinances or it does not.

Q. Name three major concerns you have regarding the town/school system, explain and possible solutions?

Carabine: Given my broad real estate development background, I think I see weakness in some parts of our ordinances.

Fortunately, our newly adopted Comprehensive Plan wants to address and strengthen the Zoning Ordinance in the right way.

Our Joint Task Force and Planning Board are seeing to that implementation.

Uncontrolled growth. If it is not here yet, it can easily come. Denmark once was heavily commercial-

Meet The Candidates Andrew Kruczek Age: 61 Family info: Married 39 years (wife Laurie), son Matthew 38, daughter Kathryn 33, son Zachary deceased.

Work: Currently employed at Evonik Corporation (specialty chemical manufacturer) for 32 years as manager of Environmental, Safety and Health Services.

Community/civic experience: Member of the following Denmark organizations, Lions’ Club, Draggers, Congregational Church and president of Berry Cemetery Association; Forks Township Planning Commission for 10 years.

Hobbies and/or interests: Fossil and rock collecting, fishing, hiking, and following English Premier League Soccer.

Michael Stacy Age: 35 Family info: My wife, Kristen, and I own a home in Denmark and have been married for five years. I am part of a local family, who have lived and owned businesses in Denmark for multiple generations.

Work: I have been a member of the Khiel Logging team for the past 10 years with a short break in between to help my father run his auto service business while he was recovering from a surgery.

Community/civic experience: I have volunteered on various town committees, including the Planning Board and Budget Committee. I am an active volunteer with the Denmark Rec, helping each spring and fall with field maintenance and, most recently, I started umpiring baseball games. My wife and I are current volunteers with the Denmark Draggers and participate yearly in the town cleanup day. I also help my wife in fundraising efforts for her non-profit, Service Dog Strong.

Hobbies and/or interests: Hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and spending time with family.

Laurie LaMountain Work: Publisher, Lake Living magazine since 1998.

Community/civic experience: Served on Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce for three years as board member and one as vice president; served on Denmark Arts Center as board member for two terms (three-year and one-year).

Hobbies and/or interests: Exploring and observing nature and humanity is what informs my life. Thanks to my paternal grandmother, I have a deep appreciation for both — which astounds me on a daily basis.

Tom Carabine Family info: Married (Marianne), one daughter (Stephanie), son-inlaw (Andrew), grandson (Parker).

Work experience: Real estate development with hundreds of large-scale projects completed across the country; partner in 125-person Boston architectural/engineering firm (11 years); partner in large scale Houston construction company (10 years); partner in large scale Boston development company (six years); SVP in large-scale Boston development company (10 years); owner of consultancy firm past 20 years; registered Professional Engineer in Maine and several other states, practiced civil engineering for about 10 years early on.

(Many of the above positions overlapped in time.)

Community/civic experience: Local Boy’s Camp capital improvements advisor/volunteer past 29 years; volunteer at a Bridgton-based Food Pantry and food deliverer; volunteer with Denmark Wellness Committee providing services to those in need; founding member of Denmark Joint Task Force — implementing goals and objectives of recently updated Denmark Comprehensive Plan; member of Denmark Conservation Commission; member of Denmark Planning Board; member of Denmark Board of Appeals (2020). ized. The majority of the town is zoned to permit commercial and industrial development and that could occur helter-skelter.

The town is embarking on a Future Land Use Plan that would better organize such growth and impose development standards related to landscaping, lighting, signage and such.

Because I reside on waterfront, lake health is a concern. We have 11 ponds that make Denmark an attractive place to be and greatly helps with our local economy. Local regulations are mostly adequate but could be strengthened to preserve these important resources from Phosphorus and other pollutants. Greater attention and action on milfoil prevention are needed.

Degradation of our ponds

would be quite harmful to our community.

The LEA is, of course, tremendously helpful in determining, maintaining, and improving the quality of our ponds. The Denmark Conservation Commission has recently been re-formed and is starting work on such environmental concerns. I am a member of the Commission.

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

Carabine: Experience, experience, experience. I am vested in this community, work hard for the Planning Board, serve on several other town boards, and want Denmark to continue as the perfect place to live.

• SAD 72 School Board, one seat, three-year term: Sharon LeBlanc (did not respond).

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June 3, 2021 The Bridgton News, Page 5A

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Interim manager says ‘thanks’ He later praised the assistant CEO Mary Tremblay who stepped up during the time when one CEO had left and another had yet to be hired. She was efficient despite that department being short-handed.

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Other employees in the town office include: Deb Pollard, Janet VerPlank, Jen Morton, Melissa Poree, and Wendy Longly.

“These are the ones that meet with the public. Their personalities and ability to get along with the people.

They all know their jobs, and very dedicated,” he said.

“One thing about being an interim [is] you get to meet the people. That is the one thing I am going to miss — the people,” he said.

(Continued from Page 1A) Selectmen on the state of the budget.

There are three things in play that will result in additional funds: 1.) More revenue than expected, 2.) less spending than planned, and 3.) a bigger overlay than

was required.

“The budget — we have one month left for our budget, and we are in excellent shape,” Gerrish said.

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“Jess Jackson, the Animal Control Officer for the three communities,” he said, referring to the services that Casco shares with Naples and Raymond.

“She’s out there dealing with all the animal issues in the community. That is a tough job. People love their animals, and expect our ACO to be there when they need her,” he said.

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“John Wiesemann as the new code officer— I hired him. I think we have a star there. He is out there dealing with all the issues that the code enforcement deals with. He has done a great job,” Gerrish said.

These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Tuesday, May 25 9:47 a.m. Assist county deputy with mental health call on Lambs Mill Road in Naples.

1:51 p.m. Speed complaint on Highland Road, near the golf course.

3:01 p.m. Assist ambulance personnel with medical call on Kansas Road.

Wednesday, May 26 10:41 a.m. Theft complaint at Main Street store.

11:17 a.m. Fraud complaint regarding attempted unauthorized use of a credit card.

1:26 p.m. Dispute between Pond Road neighbors; Officer Smolinsky and Sgt. Muise responded.

1:55 p.m. Citizen assist regarding several break-ins during the winter.

3:40 p.m. Speed complaint on North High Street.

10:32 p.m. Officers located at Ward Acres and arrested a female, who had an outstanding warrant.

Thursday, May 27 8:33 a.m. Theft of a trailer at a Portland Road business.

9:25 a.m. Traffic hazard on Willis Park Road.

11:53 a.m. Criminal mischief complaint made.

6:32 p.m. Bail check at a South High Street residence.

Friday, May 28 2:07 a.m. Suspicious person at a North High Street residence.

3:03 a.m. Caller reported someone had taken his car keys, gone through his car at Heathersfield Drive, and then returned the keys.

4:04 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked at intersection of Sweden Road and North High Street. Occupant, who was taking a “weekend trip around the state” was sleeping.

11:45 a.m. Attempt to locate “disorderly motor vehicle” (complaint made) area of Portland Road and Sandy Creek.

12:14 p.m. Disturbance report at Fish Tale Lane. Officers Regis and Hammond met with individuals involved; no indication of any physical altercation.

2:15 p.m. Welfare check (missing juvenile) on Main Street; individual located.

7 p.m. Fraud complaint on Green Street.

11:56 p.m. Noise complaint at Power House Road boat launch; Officers Johnson and George responded.

Saturday, May 29 1:27 a.m. Fireworks complaint on Pond Road.

9:10 a.m. Criminal trespass complaint (subjects entered property “to take in the scenic view” without permission) on North Road.

10:01 a.m. Missing child report on Swamp Road.

Youngster wandered outside unnoticed; child found prior to police arrival.

10:20 a.m. Motor vehicle collision on Plummers Landing Road.

11:34 a.m. Citizen assist regarding subject vacating an apartment at Sawyer Circle following an eviction notice.

12:38 p.m. Motor vehicle crash (car/deer) on Harrison Road. Collision occurred earlier in the morning, reported later.

2:44 p.m. Criminal mischief summons and court-issued protection order issued to Willis Park Road resident.

4:52 p.m. Disturbance reported on Smith Avenue; Officers Regis and George responded.

8:38 p.mn. Domestic situation at a North High Street residence.

Sunday, May 30 10:43 a.m. Welfare check on Cross Street.

1:16 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on North Road.

6:54 p.m. Mental health event at a Waterford Road residence in Harrison; Sgt. Reese assisted two county deputies.

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While the revenue is more than what was anticipated, some money that was budgeted in 2020-21 has not been spent. So, the prediction is that money will be left over in some departments and in some account.

“You are $250,000 under

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“The overlay — you raised more than you needed,” he said.

“That is another $75,000,” he calculated.

“Next year, you are going to add $600,000 to $700,000 to your undesignated fund balance. Budget wise, your budget is in good shape,” he said.

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Fryeburg Police These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Saturday, May 15 5:57 p.m. Medical emergency on Bridgton Road.

7:55 p.m. Responding to a suspicious activity report at the Maine Visitor Information Center on Main Street, police charged Cameron C. Henry, 27, of Brownfield with unlawful possession of a scheduled drug, assault on an officer, refusing to submit to arrest/detention, sale and use of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of scheduled drug (cocaine, more than four grams).

Sunday, May 16 12:09 a.m. A traffic complaint on Harbor Road resulted in police charging Daniel T. Swirka, 35, of Conway, N.H. with attaching false license plates.

8:16 a.m. Traffic complaint on Fish and Game Road; warning issued.

8:28 a.m. Radar detail at intersection of Smith and Warren Streets.

12:47 p.m. Animal complaint at Ice House Road apartment.

6:05 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Bridgton Road.

8:30 p.m. Assist county deputy on Old River Road in MEMORIAL DAY IN FRYEBURG Lovell.

(Photos by Wayne E. Rivet) Monday, May 17 6:49 and 10 a.m. Radar details at intersection of Oxford and Warren Streets.

11:56 a.m. Sex offender registration at police headquarters.

12:17 p.m. Suspicious person report at Weston’s Beach.

4:12 p.m. Domestic disturbance on Portland Street.

4:51 p.m. Traffic complaint on Warren Street.

8:15 p.m. Radar detail on Warren Street.

9:06 p.m. Assist county deputy on Denmark Road.

Tuesday, May 18 12:28 a.m. Assist deputy on North Fryeburg Road.

9:26 a.m. Radar detail on Oxford and Warren Streets.

11:08 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue at Meadow Lane.

11:17 a.m. Radar detail on Warren and Oxford Streets.

4:39 p.m. Assist citizen on Menotomy Way. 4:48 p.m. Radar detail on Menotomy Way. 6:01 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Fairview Drive.

8:41 p.m. Suspicious person on Portland Street; unfounded.

9:10 p.m. Suspicious activity at Bridgton Road store.

Wednesday, May 19 6:54 a.m. Radar detail on Warren/Oxford Streets; stop sign violation.

9:15 a.m. Fingerprinting request at headquarters.

9:58 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue at intersection of Pine Street and Bridgton Road.

10:10 a.m. Radar detail on Warren Street.

10:22 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Haley Town Road.

10:25 a.m. Radar detail on Smith Street.

10:28 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Haley Town Road.

1 p.m. Assist citizen on Fairview Drive.

3:08 p.m. Radar detail on Maple Street.

5:42 p.m. Radar detail on Lovewell Pond Road.

7:10 p.m. Served subpoena on North Fryeburg Road.

8:09 to 9:28 p.m. Seven motor vehicle stops on Portland Street (3), Bridgton Road (3) and Main Street; warnings issued.

Thursday, May 20 5;18 a.m. Motor vehicle crash on McNeil Road.

7:15 a.m. Radar detail on Warren Street.

10:40 a.m. Radar detail on Elm Street.

Sunday, May 23 2:41 p.m. Speed sign posting on Warren Street.

12:53 p.m. Radar detail on Menotomy Road.

5:52 a.m. Domestic disturbance on Main Street.

4:44 p.m. Radar detail on Maple Street.

2:41 p.m. Radar detail on Warren Street.

9:01 a.m. Assist citizen on Corn Shop Road.

Thursday, May 27 6:23 p.m. Complaint at Swan’s Falls Landing.

11:15 a.m. Radar detail on Menotomy Road.

7:16 a.m. Burglary alarm at Bridgton Road business.

6:38 p.m. Brush fire on Nursery Lane.

2:35 p.m. Citizen assist on Main Street.

7:50 a.m. Radar detail on Warren Street.

Friday, May 21 Monday, May 24 4:01 p.m. Radar detail on Maple Street.

5 a.m. Radar detail on Warren Street.

9:51 a.m. Suspicious activity at Fish & Game Road.

Friday, May 28 10 a.m. Burglary alarm at Portland Street business.

10:14 a.m. Complaint on Fish Street.

12:07 a.m. Traffic complaint on River Street.

5:31 p.m. Traffic complaint on River Street.

3:07 p.m. Traffic complaint on Main Street.

8:54 a.m. Burglary alarm at Deer Hunters Lane.

6:21 p.m. Traffic complaint near state line on Main 8:09 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Bridgton Road.

3:50 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Pebble Circle.

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Tuesday, May 25 7:55 p.m. Following a motor vehicle stop on Portland 7:45 p.m. Noise complaint on Christopher Street.

7:04 a.m. Radar detail on Menotomy Road.

Street, police charged Jessica N. Bryant, 30, of Norridgewock 8 p.m. Assist citizen at Corn Shop Road.

10:20 a.m. Assist fire department on Bridgton Road. with operating a motor vehicle without a license.

9:29 p.m. Suspicious person on Menotomy Road.

11:12 a.m. Theft complaint on Fair Street.

9:18 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Main Street.

9:36 p.m. Suspicious activity on Porter Road.

11:34 a.m. Suspicious activity at Portland Street salon.

9:54 p.m. Suspicious person on Portland Street; unfound10:08 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Main Street.

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Saturday, May 22 2:08 p.m. Traffic complaint on Main Street.

Saturday, May 29 2:28 a.m. Assist fire department on Fairview Drive.

4:05 p.m. Assist fire department on Rapputak Road.

12:14 p.m. Criminal mischief on Fairview Drive.

11:37 a.m. Welfare check at Fryeburg Library.

7:42 p.m. Animal complaint at intersection of Bridgton 2:14 p.m. Suspicious activity on Farnsworth Road.

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Thrilled about championship chance How they finished

BURST OF SPEED AROUND THE CORNER is Raider Eliza Thorne, who placed second in the 400 meters.

STRETCHING IT OUT for distance is Raider jumper Jacob Adams, who won the WMC title in the long jump.

LETTING IT FLY — Raider Brody McGrath fires an attempt in the discus. He placed 19th overall.

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Western Maine Conference Championships Girls’ Results Standings: 1. York 181.5, 2. Poland 145, 3. NYA/ MCWS 117, 4. Greely 103, 5. Cape Elizabeth 88, 6. GrayNG 66.5, 7. Freeport 62, 8. Sacopee Valley 59, 9. Wells 55, 10. Yarmouth 30, 11. Saint Dominic’s Academy 28, 12.

Traip Academy 26, 13. Lake Region 22, 14. Old Orchard Beach 17, 15. Fryeburg Academy 13 100 Meters: 1. Tori Hews, Cape Elizabeth, 13.27; prelims 14. Kyla Charest, FA, 15.01; 19. Dionne Bradley, LR, 16.19; 24. Zoe Jung, FA, 17.69; 25. Lizzie Brewer, LR, 17.73 1600 Meters: 1. Hadley Mahoney, CE, 5:26.88; 5.

Alanna Nataluk, FA, 5:37.58; 19. Casey-Jane Clark, FA, 7:25.65 4X100 Relay: 1. Cape Elizabeth 52.56; 6. Lake Region 1:03.33 (Dionne Bradley, Reannah Dingley, Leah Edwards, Susie Butler); 7. Fryeburg Academy 1:07.84 (Nyla Charest, Caileigh Crowe, Zoe Jung, Stella Moon) 400 Meters: 1. Lexi Brent, York, 1:01.07; 2. Eliza Thorne, FA, 1:03.74; 7. Leah Plummer, LR, 1:05.84; 8.

Isabel Macht, FA, 1:06.43 800 Meters: 1. Lexi Brent, York, 2:25.30; 4. Abigail Roberts, LR, 2:33.70; 6. Alanna Nataluk, FA, 2:34.55; 20.

Casey-Jane Clark, FA, 3:21.87 200 Meters: 1. Tori Hews, CE, 27.30; 5. Eliza Thorne, FA, 28.26; 8. Leah Plummer, LR, 28.77; 11. Isabel Macht, FA, 30.22; 17. Nyla Charest, FA, 31.36; 20. Pauline Pierce, FA, 34.73; 22. Lizzie Brewer, LR, 37.82; 23. Reannah Dingley, LR, 38.01 4X400 Relay: 1. York 4:22.02; 4. Lake Region 4:36.16 (Susie Butler, Sadie Plummer, Abigail Roberts, Leah Plummer) High Jump: 1. Avery Baker-Schlendering, Freeport, 4-8; 5. Leah Plummer, LR, 4-6 Long Jump: 1. Shaina Curry, Freeport, 15-2.25; 5.

Abigail Roberts, LR, 13-11.25; 8. Sadie Plummer, LR, 12-9; 12. Emma Cole, LR, 10-6.75; 13. Hannah Nguyen, FA, 10-3; 14. Reannah Dingley, LR, 9-1.50 Triple Jump: 1. (Senior) Daphne Stratton-Gignac, York, 32-9; 2. (Freshman) Abigail Roberts, LR, 31-9.50; 9.

(Freshman) Susie Butler, LR, 22-6 Javelin: 1. Sarah Fecteau, GNG, 102-2; 6. Madison Martin, LR, 71-4; 13. Leah Edwards, LR, 52-11; 18. Emma Cole, LR, 31-0; 19. Stella Soon, FA, 27-0 Discus: 1. Zoe Barnes, GNG, 124-7; 13. Madison Martin, LR, 63-0; 15. Izabell Apovian, LR, 59-7 Shot Put: 1. Zoe Barnes, GNG, 36-4.25; 10. Leah Edwards, LR, 21-8; 12. Izabell Apovian, LR, 21-2.50; 14.

Stella Yoon, FA, 13-0.75 Pole Vault: 1. Olivia Marsanskis, Greely, 9-0; 10.

Dionne Bradley, LR, 6-6 Boys’ Results Standings: 1. York 199, 2. Poland 139, 3. Sacopee Valley 132, 4. Greely 119, 5. Traip Academy 69, 6. Old Orchard Beach 64, 7. Cape Elizabeth 62, 8. NYA/MCWS 59, 9. Gray-NG 59, 10. Yarmouth 57, 11. Freeport 53, 12. Wells 50, 13. Waynflete 30, 14. Lake Region 17, 15.

Fryeburg Academy 14, 16. Saint Dominic’s Academy 12 4X800 Relay: 1. Greely 8:45.49; 4. Lake Region 9:11.62 (Ezra Gronlund, Alec Freitas, Grady Kemp, Nathan Casali) 110 Meter Hurdles: 1. Rhys Evans, York, 17.32; 6.

Michael Trumbull, FA, 21.53 100 Meters: 1. Evan Dutil, Greely, 11.64; 5. Jacob Adams, FA, 12.38 1600 Meters: 1. Leif Harvey, Greely, 4:40.22; 23. Sam Johnson, FA, 5:34.54 4X100 Relay: 1. Yarmouth 46.89; 3. Lake Region 53.39 (Keegan Owens, Payton Owens, Colin Murphy, Jacob Gilmore) 400 Meters: 1. Frazier Dougherty, Yarmouth, 53.22; 12.

Payton Owens, LR, 1;01.71; 13. River Pullan, FA, 1:02.01; 15. Bhavnish Tucker, LR, 1:03.65 300 Meter Hurdles: 1. Colin Monsen, York, 44.59; 6.

Alec Freitas, LR, 48.64 80 Meters: 1. Sam Wilson, Greely, 2:05.77; 11. Nathan Casali, LR, 2:17.34; 15. Ezra Gronlund, LR, 2:20.55; 20.

Hogan Bemis, FA, 2:30.60; 23. Andrew Irwin, FA, 2:46.66 200 Meters: 1. Seth Hultstrom, York, 23.84; 6. Jacob Adams, FA, 24.92; 19. Andrew Irwin, FA, 28.02; 20.

Keegan Owens, LR, 28.40; 21. Bhavnish Tucker, LR, 28.82 3200 Meters: 1. Owen Patry, Cape Elizabeth, 10:07.61; 10. Sam Johnson, FA, 12:00.29 4X400 Relay: 1. Greely 3:41.70; 6. Lake Region 4:15.33 (Keegan Owens, Colin Murphy, Ezra Gronlund, Payton Owens) High Jump: 1. Christian Burke, York, 6-2; 6. Ezra Gronlund, LR, 4-11 Long Jump: 1. Jacob Adams, FA, 21-1.25 Triple Jump: 1. Colin Monsen, York, 40-4.50; 8. Alec Freitas, LR, 30-8 Javelin: 1. Aidan Martin, York, 163-6; 11. Alex Kuvaja, LR, 82-7; 12. Padric McGrath, FA, 81-11; 13. Sanjay Tucker, LR, 80-4; 15. Brody McGrath, FA, 72-1 Discus: 1. Aidan Martin, York, 156-2; 10. Padric McGrath, FA, 94-3; 18. Alex Kuvaja, LR, 71-6; 19. Brody McGrath, FA, 70-7 Shot Put 1. Aidan Martin, York, 55-6.50; 8. Derek Maxim, FA, 38-8.50; 13. Padric McGrath, FA, 31-0; 14.

Brody McGrath, FA, 27-0; 17. River Pullan, FA, 25-8.25; 19. Sanjay Tucker, LR, 24-4.50 Pole Vault: 1. Enoch Boudreau, Freeport, 11-0; 4. Colin Murphy, LR, 7-9

AIRBORNE — Emma Cole of Lake Region launches herself in jumping competition. She placed 12th in the long jump.

EXCHANGE MADE in the relay between Payton Owens (right) and Colin Murphy.

• Raider recaps • Laker recaps TRACK & FIELD The weather was perfect Saturday for the Western Maine Conference Championships held at Lake Region H.S. in Naples., and although Fryeburg Academy had a small team due to graduation, the Raiders at the meet shined very bright.

“There were many personal records set and lots of smiles,” FA Coach Kevin McDonald reported.

On the girls’ side: Alana Nataluk has arrived. Alana

has had a very impressive season, however Coach McDonald felt she was not happy with the results she was seeing. Well at WMC, Alana was all smiles as she took five seconds off her mile time and four seconds off her 800 time. Alana will go to States this Saturday at Morse H.S. in Bath in the mile, 800 and the 4x400 relay.

“I could not be happier for this young lady. Alana RAIDER, Page 8A

TRACK & FIELD Leah Plummer, Abigail Roberts, and the Lake Region girls’ 4x400m relay (Leah, Abigail, Susie Butler, Sadie Plummer, and alternate Izabell Apovian) will compete at the state championships at Morse High School on Saturday in Bath.

It’s a good meet when you beat your seeds. The Laker girls and boys were seeded for 19 points combined, but scored 39 in the

Western Maine Conference Championship meet held in Naples on Saturday. The top Laker was Abigail Roberts.

She placed second in the triple jump, fourth in the 800 meters, and fifth in the long jump. All three results were personal records (PRs) as well.

Abigail teamed up with Leah Plummer, Susie Butler, and Sadie Plummer to finish fourth in the 4x400m relay with a spec- FOCUSED on her shot put attempt is Laker Leah Edwards. She placed 10th overall. (Rivet Photos) LAKER, Page 8A

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Laker weekly sports highlights (Continued from Page 7A) tacular time of 4:36.16. It improved their seasonal best by 8.5 seconds. Susie ran on the girls’ 4x100m relay team, as well. Susie, Dionne Bradley, Reannah Dingley and Leah Edwards lowered the team’s seasonal best by 4.3 seconds, placing sixth.

Also scoring for the girls were Madi Martin in the javelin (sixth) and Leah Plummer in the high jump (fifth).

The LR boys were only seeded in the 4x800m relay, but placed in all three.

The 4x800m team of Ezra Gronlund, Alex Freitas, Grady Kemp, and Nathan Casali lopped off 36 seconds from the team’s seasonal best placing fourth.

Each runner had a PR or seasonal best time. The

4x100m relay benefited from several miscues by their opponents to place third. On that relay were Keegan and Payton Owens, Colin Murphy, and Jacob Gilmore. Keegan, Payton, Colin and Ezra placed sixth in the final relay of the day, the 4x400m.

The boys were not seeded in any individual events, but still placed in three. Ezra Gronlund high jumped 4 feet 11 inches, placing sixth.

Colin Murphy pole vaulted 7 feet, 9 inches and placed fourth. Alex Freitas almost qualified for the state meet in his first ever 300m hurdle race. His time was 48.64 seconds, placing him sixth.

Championship meets are often about scoring, but the Lakers had a fair number of PRs as well — multiple

were by Dionne Bradley in the pole vault and 100 meters; Ezra Gronlund in the 800m and his two relay splits; Sadie Plummer in the long jump and her relay split, and Abigail Roberts as mentioned earlier.

Netting a PR in their individual event were Bhavnish Tucker (400m), Alex Kuvaja (javelin), and Madi Martin (discus). Relay split PRs were run by Grady Kemp, Alex Freitas, Susie Butler, and Payton Owens.

“All in all it was a very good day for the Lakers,” Coach Mark Snow said.

BOYS’ LACROSSE Last week brought a 7-6 loss to the evenly matched St. Dom’s Saints, and a decisive 17-8 win over Westbrook.

At St. Dom’s on May 24, the Saints outworked the Lakers in the fourth quarter as they did in the first meeting, scoring 3 goals to put it away. For the Lakers, sophomore attackman Zach Vogel scored 3 goals and dished 2 assists. Senior captain Jason Harlow added two goals.

Freshman attackman Jacob Lemery added a goal and freshman attackman Kolbie Kaeser added an assist.

Standing tall in the net, sophomore Aundrew Edwards made 15 saves.

At Westbrook on May 26, the Lakers found the seams in the Westbrook defense allowing Zach Vogel to put the ball in the back of the net 7 times while collecting 3 assists. Senior captain Aidan Lajoie added 4 goals and 1 assist. Jason Harlow netted 3 goals, sophomore Aiden Bourgoin scored 2 goals and added 2 assists, and freshman Jacob Lemery had a goal with Kolbie Kaeser adding 2 assists.

Sophomores Tyler Jones and Ryan Stoker also added an assist apiece on heads up plays.

Once again, goalie Aundrew Edwards kept the Lakers in the game with an impressive 22 saves.

“There are four players who have never played lacrosse before who are making great contributions to the team. They include seniors Casey Berger and Logan Parsons, and sophomore defenseman Braden Coyne and sophomore midfielder Ryan Stoker,” LR SUMMING UP SOME GET UP AND GO as he Coach George Lawson said. rounds a corner during the WMC Championships is “Without their willingness Lake Region’s Payton Owens in the 400 meters. to try something new, we

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They Lakers jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first frame as Lyla Levesque singled and Rock homered.

Rock added a solo dinger in the third. It appeared the Lakers were in complete control against the host NYA by tacking on three more runs in the fourth on consecutive hits by Johnson, Kylie Myers and Gove, followed by an error and a Riley RBI single.

LR hurler Melissa Mayo retired nine straight Panthers on four strikeouts and three balls back to the hill. But, NYA broke through in the fourth on a pair of singles.

Levesque reached on a fielder’s choice, and later scored an insurance run in the sixth to put the Lakers up 7-1.

NYA made it interesting in the sixth, scoring four times on four hits and an error. Mayo worked out of trouble, picking up a strikeout and with the bases loaded, fielded a ball hit back to the mound and a toss to home plate got the force out.

A fielder’s choice ended the threat.

Mayo, who has shown poise all season, settled in and blanked the Panthers in the seventh, despite a leadoff single. She finished with 5 strikeouts, while scattering 7 hits. She did not walk a hitter.

Lakers 12, Freeport 1: Melissa Mayo struck out nine and allowed just two hits as the Lakers hammered the Falcons in Naples Tuesday.

Freeport’s lone run came in the second inning on a double, a passed ball moved the runner up and an infield out to put the Falcons up 1-0.

Lake Region sent nine hitters to bat in the third inning, scoring four runs on a RBI single by Mayo. LR had four hits in the frame by Lyla Levesque, Emily Rock (double) and Shawna Silke.

Two errors, a RBI by Silke and a single by Sadie Tirrell put the Lakers up 6-1 in the fourth. LR put the game away with a six-run sixth behind a Tirrell RBI double, a RBI single from Kasey Johnson and a tworun single by Hailey Gove.

Rock and Caydence Riley also had hits in the frame.

BASEBALL Old Orchard Beach 4, Lakers 3: OOB singled with bases loaded and two outs down the left field line to give the Gulls a dramatic walk off victory 4-3. LR reliever Jacob Chadbourne took the pitching loss after coming in with runners on base in the sixth inning and giving up the tying run.

“Closing is tough. You either win or lose and unfortunately you don’t think about the three to four opportunities within the game that we could have put it away before we got to the sixth and seventh innings,” Laker Coach Andrew Stacy said.

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(Continued from Page 7A) has worked hard this season. At practice every day, she does every workout and for that is now reaping the rewards. Only a junior, Alana is already a force in the mid-distance events,” Coach McDonald said.

Hannah Nguyen also has worked hard in practice and is a great asset to the team.

Coach Kev had the pleasure to work with Hannah last week on her long jump approach.

“I guess Hannah just needed a little push as she added two feet to her long jump best. Not bad and just what we wanted at WMC. So happy to see Hannah succeed and experience success in her event,” the coach said.

Nyla Charest also ripped it up at WMC. Taking .23 off her 100-meter best and running a fine leg in the 4x100 relay.

“It’s funny but the kids that show up at practice, work hard and have a positive attitude seem to find success at the end of the season,” Coach McDonald noted.

On the boys’ side: Coach McDonald wrote about Jacob Adams last week but he had to mention him again as Jacob won the Division 1 long jump at 21-feet 1.25-inches. That mark is one foot further than this young man has ever jumped.

“An incredible performance by Jacob, who is only a sophomore. Jacob is tantalizingly close to the school record and we have States next week,” Coach Kev said.

Hogan Bemis ripped five seconds off his 800-meter time. Hogan has experienced some injury issues but it appears they are behind him.

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“You just do not see such huge improvements very often. The day was right and Sam just cranked it out,” Coach McDonald said. “I am so happy for Sam to see all the work pay off big time.”

Raider coaches will take about 15 athletes to States at Morse H.S. in Bath.

BASEBALL Raiders 4, Waynflete/ NYA 3: Caleb Micklon lined a double to drive in a run in the bottom of the second and later scored, and the Raiders (11-4) held off a late rally to defeat the Flyers (7-5) at Fryeburg. Isaiah Day had a pair of singles to lead Fryeburg. Starting pitcher Noah Grant allowed three unearned runs on two hits, striking out three and walking one.

BOYS’ LACROSSE Gray-NG 7, Raiders 3: In a rematch at home on Tuesday, the Raiders fell short against the Patriots to drop their record to 5-6.

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Class of ’21 Awards

SENIOR AWARDS The Medical Staff at Memorial Hospital Scholarship — Kaelynn P. Daigle and Madison K. Griffin The Jaden Dennery Armed Forces Award — Chandler Adams The Fryeburg Academy Alumni Association Awards — Courtney Dutton, Morgan Fusco, Will Marshall, Blair Park, Margaret Powers, Eddie Thurston and Julian Zhu The F r y e b u rg Recreation Department’s Dick Cote Community Service Award — Ella Baptista Constance Warren and Henry Warren Andrews Award — Emilia DeSanctis The Gaige McCue Scholarship —Ava Piper Clark McDermith Service Award — Grace Marshall Denmark Lions Club Scholarships — Grace Marshall, Kyle Fairfield, Emily Libby and Aden Richardson James Hadlock ’62 Memorial Scholarship — Morgan Fusco, Kyle Littlefield and Bryce Micklon Chatham Historical Society Award — Kaelynn Daigle Joan Irish Award — Christina Scheid Lovell Lions Club Scholarships — Chester Adams Memorial Scholarship to Emilia DeSanctis; David Mason Recreational Scholarship to Bryce Micklon; Winfield Adams Memorial Scholarship to Grace Anderson Fryeburg Fish and Game Association — Jarrett Ensor Fryeburg Lions Club Scholarships — Jarrett Ensor and Shelby Pelkie Memorial Hospital Healthcare Scholarships — Olivia Krug and Margaret Powers Fryeburg Area Rotary Club Scholarship — Margaret Powers, Ella Baptista, Kyleanna Carbone, Seth Crowe, Morgan Fusco, Grace Marshall and Julian Zhu Settlers’ Green Outlet Village Scholarships — Ella Baptista and Layla Openhym Poland Spring Good Science Scholarships — Armel Maloji and Berke Sabaz 16th Masonic District Award — Jarrett Ensor and Olivia Martin Town Fair Tire Scholarship — Abigail Harris and Dawson Willey Bridgton Art Guild Scholarship — Grace Marshall Oxford County Education Association Retired Educational Award — Luna Barrionuevo Ti n Mountain Conservation Scholarship — Catherine Wheaton Mountain Garden Club Alice T. Madden Scholarships — Ella Baptista and Lilah Felix Raiders Pride Booster Club Awards — Emilia DeSanctis, Morgan Fusco, Bryce Micklon, Berke Sabaz, Eddie Thurston and Julian Zhu The White Mountain Milers Gretchen B. Hatch Scholarship — Samantha Carus Frank W. Shaw Post #137 American Legion Award — Jarrett Ensor National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Award — Luke SekeraFlanders Pingree-Trumbull

ALL SMILES — Ella Baptista and Ellen Powers.

Photos courtesy Julian Zhu and Lakyn Osgood.

GROUP PHOTO (Left to right) Maggie Powers, Kris Lakeman, Will Galligan, Eddie Thurston, Eli Mahan, Bryce Micklon and Morgan Fusco.

BALANCING ACT, Luke Sekera-Flanders.

PINNED — Sally Gibson pins a flower onto Grace Mooney’s gown.

PHOTO TIME following graduation, lef to right, Brad Littlefield, Kyle Littlefield and Tina Littlefield.

WRITING A MESSAGE in a yearbook is SharlahMay Day.

HEAD OF SCHOOL AWARD went to Julian Zhu, who is presented the honor by Academy Head of HOLD THOSE SMILES , School Erin Mayo.

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Scholarship — Grace Morgan Fusco David Leddy Marshall Western Maine Construction Technology Maine Blue Collar Conference Citizenship Scholarship — Kyleana Scholarship — Kyle Award — Samantha Carus Carbone and Jaycob Littlefield and Eloi Terricabras/Mateu Lindgren Sebago Lions Club The Angel “Tony” Kendal C. and Anna Scholarship — Morgan Torres Book Award — Ham Charitable Foundation Fusco Jarrett Ensor Scholarships — Layla Sebago Elementary The Evelyn Amidon Openhym, Kaia De Vries, School Scholarship — Book Award — Lilah Felix Ellen Owens, Simon St.

left to right, Sam Carus, Maggie Powers and Shelby Pierre, Cole Adams, Sharlah-Mae Day, Shelby Pelkie, Margaret Powers and Catherine Wheaton The Charles G. Rutter Industrial Arts Awards — Jarrett Ensor and Kyle Littlefield Dorothy P. Ingraham Award — Will Marshall

Charles E. and Blanche M. Fox Award — Andrew Day Stella Nickerson Gray Award — Grace Marshall Madeline A. Savard Medical Award — Margaret Powers The F r y e b u rg CLASS OF ’21, Page 10A

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FA Graduation

GIBSON MEDAL WINNER Andrii Obertas poses with Fryeburg Academy CAPTURING THE MOMENT is Class of 2021 grad Abby Nash.

Board of Trustees President Chris Gordon.

(Photo by Lakyn Osgood) (Photo by Julian Zhu/FA)

Class of 2021 Senior, Commencement Awards

(Continued from Page 9A) Chiropractic and Wellness Center Award — Jenna Dodge The Stella N. and Lawrence M. Gray Award — Gabriel Rogers Mount Moriah Masonic Lodge #56 Book Award — Kyleana Carbone Brooks Family Scholarship — Jarrett Ensor The Richard Beckhard Memorial Scholarship — Shelby Pelkie Knights of Pythias Award — Bryce Micklon The Class of 1950 Award — Lilah Felix John Fordyce Prize — Jil Sehr The Cal and Sally Harnden Award — Sharlah-Mae Day Brian (BJ) Day Award — Grace Voorhis The John Freeman Memorial Award — Donald Calderwood Boyle Fund Award — Samantha Carus Wallace Blake Scholarship — Andrii Obertas Jay Boschert Memorial Award — Simon St. Pierre The Denise T. Stacy Scholarship Award — Emily Libby Greater Lovell Land Trust Scholarships — Lilah Felix and Shelby Pelkie Tyler/Grandmaison MELMAC Scholarship — Sharlah-Mae Day The 2021 Certificate of Arts — Jaden Fierman, Grace Marshall, Will Marshall and Brendan Simkins The Drama Award — Owen Ring Vincent Manoriti Memorial Book Award — Sasha Maguire

The Frank Petillo Memorial Excellence in Arts Award — Grace Marshall Eva Mulford Music Scholarship — Brendan Simkins Joseph R. Austin Football Award — Eli Mahan and Eddie Thurston The Coaches Awards — Kayrin Johnson and Bryce Micklon Susan Harnden Fox Wrestling Award — Eddie Plessinger Fryeburg Academy Soccer Award — Will Galligan Paul “Skip” McBride Memorial Award — Ella Baptista and Eddie Thurston Grover Women’s Athletic Award — Margaret Powers Eldon W. Heartz Track Award — Livia De Vries Harry G. True Basketball Award — Eli Mahan Clifford L. Gray Baseball Awards — Bryce Micklon and Eddie Thurston Harry G. True and Sandra G. True Memorial Scholarship — Madeline Twombly-Wiser United States Armed Forces— Marines to Jacques Dupuis and Nathaniel Thyng; Air Force to Kristopher Lakeman, Brian O’Connor, Andrew Turner; National Guard to Will Galligan; Navy to Chandler Adams Fryeburg Academy would like to recognize the students who, through hard work and dedication, have demonstrated superior academic excellence. The following students, based on their cumulative Fryeburg Academy GPA, will graduate in the Top 10 percent of their class: Satrant

Bains, Lilah Felix, Isaak Bosma, Grace Marshall, Kyleana Carbone, Peter Nguyen, Ava Chadbourne, Andrii Obertas, Kaia De Vries, Layla Openhym, Mohamed Djebli, Ellen Owens, Jenna Dodge, Simon St. Pierre and Kyle Fairfield COMMENCEMENT 2021 The Daniel E. Turner Award — Bryce Micklon The Senator George J. Mitchell Scholarship — Layla Openhym Mainely Character Scholarship — Ava Chadbourne The Richard Denney Scholarship — Lucy Hodgman-Burns The Rachel M. Osgood Scholarship — Svea Olson The Oliver Award — Bryce Micklon Barbara Douglass Intercultural Ambassador Award — Eloi Terricabras/ Mateu and Julian Zhu Susan Souther Page English Award — Grace Marshall Elizabeth W. Tinker History Prize — Satrant Bains Major Clayton Warren Pike and Margaret E. Pike Science Prize — Andrii Obertas Ralph M. Larrabee Award — Ellen Owens George Haley Prize — Isaak Bosma Elizabeth W. Tinker French Prize — Armel Maloji The Priscilla Higgins Merrifield French Award — Kaia De Vries Walter A. Robinson Classical Prize — Lindsay Smith

FA Seniors on Parade

SENIOR PARADE moments captured by Fryeburg Academy’s own Class of 2021 grad Julian Zhu includes: above Jarrett Ensor, Jacquis Dupuis and Dawson Willey; on the right, Breanna Barton; below (left to right) Samantha Carus, Shelby Pelkie and Maggie Powers.

The Fryeburg Academy Spanish Award — Nicholas Zakon Elizabeth W. Tinker Business Prize — Simon St. Pierre Elizabeth W. Tinker Mathematics Prize — Andrii Obertas Theodore P. Blaich Social Studies Award — Isaak Bosma Andrew B. Welch Life Science Award — Layla Openhym The Priscilla MacGillivray Goff Award — Lucy Hodgman-Burns The Bill Sayles Award — Bryce Micklon John F. Weston Award — Satrant Bains The Lester W. Hammond Jr. Award — Andrew Day Philip G. Andrews Family Award — Caleb Deschambeault and Morgan Fusco Fryeburg Academy Teachers Association Award — Luna Barrionuevo and Lucy Hodgman-Burns Deans’ Cup — Eloi Terricabras/Mateu Senior Esprit de Corps Award — Sharlah-Mae Day Ruth Shaw French Award — Margaret Powers The Graustein Awards — Morgan Fusco and Eli Mahan Robert S. Crabtree Service Award — Luke Sekera-Flanders Erickson Award — Bryce Micklon The Head of School Award — Julian Zhu LaCasce Awards — Armel Maloji and Shelby Pelkie The Gibson Memorial Medal — Andrii Obertas

Opinion & Comment

June 3, 2021, The Bridgton News, Page 1B

Medicare Nugget: Preventive Services are covered

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Still, We Rise

A BEAUTIFUL RAINBOW across the sky after a recent rain just north of Canal Bridge in Fryeburg, photographed

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J.A. Bennett’s birthday party

Howdy neighbor!

This week, we’ve got a truly special treat for you — a rare photo special from May 2 of 1902, featuring the leading men and women of town, gathered for no less auspicious an occasion than the 50th birthday of Joseph A. Bennett, superintenby Michael Davis dent of the Bridgton and Saco River Railroad. Seen here (#2324), Bennett and his wife took the occasion to throw a grand BHS Assistant Director picnic at their newly refurbished cottage on Hancock Pond, just across the border into Denmark at milepost 7.5 along the spur to Hiram. This camp had been specially constructed along the shoreline, where the railroad tracks had been laid, with the stop there, allowing Bennett and his wife to step out almost novel effect being that the train passed directly between the directly at the front door of their summer home.

On this day, Bennett had brought along his friends, for an pond and the covered porch of his cottage. While not a station or official stop along the route, the train could and often did occasion documented by The News’ star reporter Charles O. Stickney, sitter number 17. A full guest list is enclosed at the close of the story, but notable members of this assemblage included William F. Perry of Perry Turbine fame (#26); John G. Hamblen, joint proprietor of Wales and Hamblen (#28); and Charles H. Mackay (#16), that local printer, musician, and part-time astrologer whose notable and extraordinarily lengthy life is perhaps deserving of its own feature article at a future date. But for now, we shall focus on the party in question, and the incredible survival that is this picture.

While every guest is supposed to have received one, only one copy — that of Dr. L.J. Frink (#18) — is known to survive today. Enjoy!

Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Bennett Entertain at their Summer Home on the Shores of Notable region guests of J.A. Bennett’s birthday party assemble for a group Hancock Pond PARTY, Page 2B photo.

This Memorial Day weekend, we pause to remember the challenges our state and our nation have overcome in the past and reflect on the challenges we are overcoming today with courage as one people.

These last 15 months have been an extraordinarily difficult time for our country and for our state. The Covid19 pandemic has brought pain, illness, unemployment, financial hardship, death and loss to many families. As we reflect upon these hardships, Memorial Day also causes us to remember all that we have endured, fought for and survived throughout our history. “Still,” as Maya Angelou would say, “we rise.”

Memorial Day brings respect and a sense of history as we honor those who perished to preserve our country and to protect our freedoms. When I think of those who served their country, I think of the courage they showed in the toughest of times. Forty-six years ago was the end of the Vietnam War, which sent 48,000 Maine men and women to that far-off battleground and took the lives of more than 340 people from Maine.

Sixty-eight years we ago saw the end of the Korean conflict, “the forgotten war” so called, which took the lives of more than 33,000 Americans, including at least 244 Maine soldiers.

Seventy-six years ago this month was V-E Day, the fall of the Third Reich, and, later that year, the end of the Second World War, in which 80,000 Maine people served and more than 2,000 lost their lives.

Those Mainers — and many more — served and fought with determination and great hope for our collective future.

A determination and hope that I respect and hold today.

Still, we rise.

Over the past 15 months, we’ve faced an enemy that is real, deadly but unseen, as sure a killer as any enemy we have fought in our history. We fought this foe as a nation and as a state, not with soldiers huddled in bunkers but with social distancing, not with torpedoes but with face coverings. These have been our strange and novel armaments, our only sure ammunition against this deadly enemy. Still, we rise. We are winning this war too.

More than 70 percent of Maine people eligible have now had at least one shot of the Covid-19 vaccine. More than half of all our people, including children not yet eligible, are fully vaccinated. Something to celebrate today.

Our rates of Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths continue to fall. That is nation-leading progress and it is because of you, the people of Maine. You have rolled up your sleeves to protect yourselves and the people whose names you may not even know — the people you meet on the street; people who work in the restaurant, the packing plant or the store; the nurses, doctors and folks who care To The Editor: I am running to retain WE RISE, Page 2B a seat on the Bridgton Planning Board. People may wonder why I want to continue after having already served for an extended period. I asked myself the same question and would like to share my conclusions.

I ran for a seat on the Planning Board 25 years ago, soon after we moved here. Except for a brief period, I have served on the board ever since. I am proud to volunteer for public service (and helped for start the Community Center and Senior College here in town). My experience has given me a frame of reference for the challenges the town faces and an understanding of the need to be both tenacious and flexible to help the town move into the future while continuing to respect our resources and traditions.

Many of the changes we face: buildings in our downtown, new power technologies, new utility systems, subdivision development have a significant impact that require constant refinement of our policies.

I believe in ordinances that DAZZLING shades of purple of this Iris, photo- are crafted to the needs of

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this town instead of adopting the model of what is acceptable in all Maine towns. Bridgton must preserve reasonable, balanced policies that reflect our own solutions to our own challenges.

I have stressed the need to make ordinances user friendly. I encourage people to be proactive by taking part in writing ordinances and attending hearings. This is especially important regarding the Land Use Ordinance so Bridgton residents can achieve the security of their property that I believe the ordinance is intended to provide. I don’t want to see major zoning changes, but I do support further refinement and clarification of the current ordinance so that all property owners share a sense of confidence about the future character of their neighborhoods.

I have faith that our direct form of town government makes it possible for Bridgton and all its residents to control our own futures.

We make the rules together; I pledge to follow them.

This may all seem idealistic, but I believe service, honesty, reason and balance to be personal guiding principles for my service on the Planning Board. I hope you understand why I seek another term and will support my continuing efforts to realize them. My objective is to act honorably for the town and the people in it.

Dee Miller Bridgton

Fact or fiction

To The Editor: Wow! With each passing week and letter, two things are becoming clearer and clearer about Mr. St. Laurent.

One, he is clearly a summa cum laude graduate of PU having majored in fiction and faulty analysis, and two, we should definitely remain mindful of the adage “everyone is entitled to his opinion, but not his own set of facts.”

To illustrate, let’s look at his letter last week. It includes gems such as these: he states Trump incites a mob with “incendiary rhetoric” to sabotage the transfer of power by way of “armed violence.” When, in fact, there were no arms used by the protesters, and Trump’s closing admonition to them was to go to the Capitol and “peacefully” make their protest. He further characterized all the participants as “white supremacists.” Oh really? It would be most interesting to learn the source of his certainty of this rather broad allegation. Could it possibly be because that’s what the all-knowing talking heads on CNN said?

So, he states the Capitol was “stormed and desecrated.” Vandalized to an extent perhaps, but the damage pales by comparison to the damage done to American citizens, property, and cities by his BLM, and Antifa buddies. I must have missed his indignant letters to The BNews castigating those

clowns.

This is the best one.

The gallows. Gee, all these months later, this is the first I heard about a lynch mob.

The reason for that is not even CNN and their cohorts are dumb enough to report that “fake news.” Sheesh… talk about a whopper!

He goes on. Capitol police were killed. Oh really? The only fatality, other than natural causes was a demonstrator shot by an — to this day — unnamed officer for still unrevealed reasons.

Finally, as to his comments on a “bipartisan committee.” Reality not being his strong suit, it’s easy to understand his frustration.

Poor guy. He actually thinks in the era of Gramps, Pelosi and Schumer, such a thing exists. No doubt his fondest wish is for Adam Schiff to chair it, “ably” (?) assisted by Nadler and Swalwell. Such are the left’s pipe dreams!

Don Vose Naples

Not feeling safe anymore

To The Editor: I wonder if justice is equal for all in the State of Maine, most especially in the Town of Bridgton? For so very long, I believed it to be, however, times change and I fear this has, as well.

Children’s gifts were (allegedly) stolen from beneath their tree on LETTERS, Page 2B

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Still, We Rise

(Continued from Page 1B) for the sick; and the veteran who deserves to live the remainder of his or her heroic life with health and happiness, not to be felled by a painful contagion far from family and friends.

Boy we have faced great odds this last year, as generations of Americans have before us. Still, we rise.

We have the same hope and the same faith in the future, the same commitment to community that drove our predecessors not only to serve and survive against all odds, but to rise again, a unified people, a unified nation.

The hope of our past and the renewed faith in our future are with us this Memorial Day weekend. As we gather together with

UNEXPECTED — A moose crosses Route 302 just above the Moose Landing Marina (see to the left) as the sun begins to set on Naples.

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(Continued from Page 1B) Christmas Eve, 2020, by a person known to the family.

As of May 25, 2021, nothing has been done.

A person, again known, (allegedly) made serious threats against another’s life on several occasions, the first being Nov. 19, 2020. To date, nothing has been done.

Recently, a man came onto my property, identified by three people within it, and (allegedly) smashed a window of a car. Again, nothing was done, which allowed him to feel safe enough to return several nights later and (allegedly) smashed three more of the car’s windows.

For each of these cases, the police were called. Each time, they showed up, spoke with those involved, and simply told the victims there really wasn’t anything that could be done. Even if getting security cameras was mentioned by the victims, the police said they didn’t believe it would do any good. I wonder why?

When I attempted to call and speak with the police chief on two occasions about these cases/updates, my calls/messages went unanswered for many, many days.

As I write this, I’m waiting for his return call of a message I left him on May 20.

How safe are we expected to be able to feel?

Joanne Butler Bridgton

Your Heart Will Make The Choice

To The Editor: The Bread Loaf School of English, affiliated with Middlebury College in Vermont, offers a post-graduate summer program which, when successfully completed, leads to a master’s degree in English. A beautiful feature of the school is its Barn. I clearly recall spending many hours sitting and reading quietly and sometimes playing the piano in the Barn when I was a student there, in the summers of 1961 to 1964. Often sitting in the far corner of the Barn was Robert Frost, the famous poet. He frequently spoke with students and others who were visiting. He was soft spoken, extremely gentle and patient in responding to the many, often inane questions, which he always treated with respect and dignity. I never heard him denigrate anyone.

He quietly told us he did not like explaining or interpreting his own poetry. He did not mind reciting his poems, he referred to this as “saying” his poems.

I recall a woman once asking Mr. Frost why he never mentioned religion in his poetry, and she further asked him if he believed in Christianity? His quiet response: “I prefer to keep my beliefs to myself, but I can tell you that I think it is extremely important for people to believe in something bigger than themselves,” and he added that: “if you don’t have a belief, then when you are in need, you are lost.” I remember the woman asking

him, “What do you mean by lost?” He answered, “By lost, I mean I don’t think you know where you are.”

(Perhaps he was referring to the words in the hymn Amazing Grace: “I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see.”) The woman looked confused, and Mr. Frost looked up at her and said: “You simply have to choose. Your heart will make the choice.” I immediately thought about The Road Not Taken, one of Mr. Frost’s most famous poems.

It is about choice.

It occurs to me now that the most valuable thing that we have in this country is the freedom to make choices … all choices: religions, schools, politics, occupations, relationships, and opinions, and that this country is the only country in the world that offers this. Now, we are embroiled in a power struggle with oppressive forces which are trying to destroy our ability to choose. These forces are frighteningly powerful, and even date back to the Founding Fathers who wrote the Constitution, which guaranteed a balance of power, rather than an oppressive tyrannical domination which leads to the abomination of Godless governments: we must choose either freedom or communism.

Our choices, which were obtained through sacrifices and loss of life by our many veterans and patriots, are being stripped from us through the use of fear, intimidation, lies and greed.

Guilt used to be assigned if we made bad choices, i.e., if we chose to do the wrong thing or a bad thing. Now, the forces of evil assign guilt for things that we have not even done or thought of doing. Today, if you were born white (over which you had or have no choice), you are guilty? There is no logic to this fear-oriented propaganda, just awesome and evil political power. If your father was a serial rapist, are you guilty? If your relatives are slave owners today in Africa, are you guilty?

(Today there are 9.2 million slaves in Africa!) If your descendants made a law that outlawed slavery, but one of them owned a slave, are you guilty? If you see a crime occurring in this country and try to stop it, but fail, are you guilty of the crime? If you answer “yes” to these questions, please explain why.

The concept of forgiveness is a critical component of the Judeo-Christian religion. Ironically, forgiveness is based on the need for forgiveness. If someone has done nothing wrong, then there is nothing to forgive.

I am certainly not going to ask for forgiveness for something that I did not do, unless it is a sin of omission: “Something left undone that I ought to have done.”… which I am sure has happened. The left is using the threats of physical harm to our families and us, loss of incomes, destruction of reputations, or threat of arrest and being sent to reeducation camps … they have assigned a false guilt to all “conservatives.” For repentance to apply at all, one must be guilty. I seem to recall that falsely accusing someone of something that they did not do is considered “bearing false witness,” which I believe is not only a grave sin but also a crime.

Finally, I agree that no one can make you “believe anything in your heart,” and unfortunately as Mr. Frost so powerfully said: “If you do not believe, then, when you are in need, you are lost.”

Bob and Claire Wilkinson Bridgton

Vote to return Dee

To The Editor: The purpose of this letter is to support Dee Miller’s re-election to the Bridgton Planning Board.

In her many years of service on the board, she has proven herself to be a thoughtful, conscientious guardian of the town’s development. She not only knows what is in the regulations and ordinances; she has in fact written a lot of them.

Support this experience and judgment; vote to return Dee to the Planning Board.

Steve Collins Bridgton

A Tale of Two States (apologies to Dickens)

To The Editor: Norma and I spent a delightful four months away from our beloved Maine this past winter.

Three of those months were in the State of Florida, a state which handled the CCP virus in a manner total differently from our home State of Maine. The difference in how each state is handling the Covid-19 pandemic is an exercise in darkness and light. Maine shut down; Florida stayed open.

After the initial two weeks of bending the curve, Florida and Maine took totally different routes to deal with the virus from China.

Bennett’s birthday

(Continued from Page 1B) “J.A. Bennett, Supt. of the Bridgton and Saco River Railroad, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of his birth, with a house party, at his pleasant summer cottage upon the shores of Hancock Pond, on Tuesday of this week.

There were about forty of the leading business and professional men of this village, and their wives, present. That a most enjoyable day was passed by them, goes without saying.

The party left on the 9.40 train, and in about twenty minutes were landed at the very door of the cottage, which is situated upon a slight elevation, and which commands one of the most charming views to be had in that vicinity. They returned on the afternoon train in ample season to attend the declamatory contest held here in the evening.

Mr. Bennett’s cottage, which is situated upon the line of the railroad, is one of the most convenient and pleasant summer houses in this region. One sitting upon the broad upper piazza, which overlooks the lake, and seeing no land underneath, imagines himself up on the decks of a large ocean liner, with the “sea-sickening” swell eliminated. From this piazza can be had a delightful view of Mt. Pleasant and the surrounding country. The lower ridge of the Presidential Range of the White Mountains is also plainly viewed.

Hancock Pond is a sheet of water which abounds in excellent fishing, the gamey salmon, bass and pickerel, bring there in large numbers. Mr. Bennett is having a couple of boats made for his use and will doubtless enjoy the piscatorial sport this season to an unlimited degree.

A pleasing feature of this occasion, was the presentation of a valuable set of field glasses to Mr. Bennett, by his friends, Hon. A.H. Walker making the presentation with a most appropriate speech, to which Mr. Bennett responded • Florida’s approach to the Covid-19 crisis is that government should alleviate the effects of the crisis.

• Maine’s approach to the Covid-19 crisis, as with all crisis, is to not let a crisis go to waste.

Both states say that they are following “the science.”

Maine has followed the Northeast version of the COVID science, which follows the tortured lead of the CDC science. CDC science is an amalgam of agendas from the WHO, the CCP, the Teacher’s Unions, the Marxist left, and faulty computer projections based on the 1919 influenza pandemic. Maine suffers from woke-ism and Critical Race Theoryitis. Maine uses woke-ism and CRT to keep government in firm control over Maine’s people. Maine has overspent on noncritical items like expanding Governor Mills’ emergency powers, or restricting gun ownership, or curtailing freedom of speech.

Maine has under-spent on researching real COVID data, fixing Maine’s infrastructure, and bringing Maine’s economy back on line. Maine is dependent on the federal government to bail out Maine’s reckless spending spree and Maine’s disastrous response to the COVID virus that put society, business and schools into an unnecessary regulatory straight jacket.

Florida has followed the science based on nonpolitical information coming in from states and coun-

Has the GOP dropped the elephant and replaced it with the ostrich?

Jon Chappell Bridgton Has the GOP dropped the elephant and replaced it with the ostrich?

Jon Chappell Bridgton

friends and family for the first time in such a long time, putting isolation and fear behind us, let us celebrate and show our great love for our state and our nation and for all of those who have endured so much and lost so much.

Let us honor with reverence all those who have faithfully served our state and our nation in the Armed Forces and those who gave, as President Lincoln said, ‘the last full measure of devotion.’ Still, we have not only endured, we have survived, and still we rise.

To all those who have served and to all those who continue to serve our country: our hearts are with you this Memorial Day, 2021. God bless you. God bless the State of Maine.

with a few well chosen remarks. Miss Harriet Foster of Portland, who was among the guests, rendered several vocal solos. She held her audience spellbound, singing with her soul as well as with her voice.

Miss Foster has but recently returned from Paris and Florence, where she has been pursuing her musical studies under the instruction of the great masters. She is surely a most pleasing vocalist. Miss Foster was accompanied upon the organ by Miss Edith Bennett, the accomplished daughter of the hose and hostess, who was everywhere present assisting in the entertainment of the guests. Mr. Chas. H. Mackay, also one of the guests, favored those present with two cornet solos. His rendition of Fair Harvard was especially enjoyed. The guests then joined in singing several chorus selections. Mrs. Wm. F. Perry, wife of the president of the road, in behalf of the ladies, presented Mr. Bennet with fifty pinks symbolizing the number of years of his life. After these exercises, the guests indulged in past-times most congenial to each, some remaining within doors, while others wandered through the shady sequestered paths which are so beautiful there. All were loath to leave when the whistle of the afternoon train summoned them all to the cottage again, from whence they took their departure, loud in the praise of Mr. and Mrs. Bennett’s hospitality, and enthusiastic over the possibilities of the shores of Hancock Pond for a summer colony. Then dinner was served in the large dining room of the cottage, and consisted of cold meats, salads, etc. ‘a feast fit for a king,’ one present said. The News… most sincerely joins in expressions of good will ‘and of many happy returns of the day.’

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tries. When the data and science coming into Florida conflicted with the CDC, Florida went with the proven science. Florida put its efforts into making sure the most vulnerable received treatments first. Florida quickly reopened its economy, schools and churches.

Information was distributed; businesses and people made informed choices about masks, distancing, gathering, etc. Florida had fewer deaths per 100,000 of population than the Northeast as a whole. Florida maintained near full employment through most of the year and did not need Washington to bail out its budget.

Unfortunately for Florida and other responsible states in fly-over country, they will be bailing out Maine and

the other big government, big spending, irresponsible, coastal states.

Jock MacGregor Sebago

Now it’s us

To The Editor: Someone wrote, “Maybe unwanted immigration to America should have been stopped beginning in 1492.”

If ever there was a fantastic argument in support of closing the border and strongly limiting immigration, it’s that one. The unlimited arrivals from Europe decimated the Indian population (bringing measles and small pox, not to mention STDs) and almost eradicated the Indian culture.

Fast forward to today. We are the Indians this time.

Victor Detmer Harrison

Obituaries Pauline B. Hunter MADAWASKA — Pauline B. (Allen) Hunter, 93, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Ridgewood Estates in Madawaska.

She was born on June 20, 1927, in Gorham, the daughter of Frances (Thompson) and Anson Allen.

Pauline, always called Polly, loved the small-town life of Maine, spending many years in Harrison and attending local schools there. Harrison was where she met and married John A. “Jack” Hunter. Together, they owned and operated a dairy farm in North Fryeburg.

On the farm, she raised three daughters, tended a huge vegetable garden, kept a tidy home, cared for the cattle, led a 4-H group, and baked the best cookies, especially molasses. Her seamstress talents were put to good use making draperies at Harbinger House in Sweden, and her affinity for animals led her to raise herd replacement dairy calves for Thurston Farms in North Fryeburg.

Her retirement years were spent in Madawaska, where she kept beautiful flower gardens and quilted many family heirlooms.

Besides her parents, Polly was predeceased by her husband of 71 years, John A. Hunter; her daughter, Kathren H. “Kate” Albert; and her sister, Gwen Tarbell.

Polly is survived by daughters Christine Murphy of Nashville Plantation, and Heidi Lee of Laconia, N.H.; and many nieces and nephews. She was known as Nana to seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, whom she was very proud of.

A graveside gathering will be at a later date at the Harrison Village Cemetery.

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Ridgewood Estates Activity Fund, 480 Ridgeview Ave., Madawaska, ME 04756.

Arrangements are a service of Lajoie Funeral Home, Madawaska. To share condolences online, please visit www.

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J.A. Bennett’s birthday party

(Continued from Page 2B) ant testimonials.”

The reverse of the photo is inscribed “Yours Truly, J.H. Bennett, April 29, 1902,” and includes a list of those pictured alongside some of their occupations, as follows; 1 – Frank Gibbs, Dry Goods Store 2 – Miss Lillian Walker, Music Teacher 3 – P.P. Burnham, Dry Goods Store 4 – Mrs. Burnham 5 – Isiah S. Webb, Sheriff 6 – Mrs. Webb 7 – Miss Hall 8 – H.A. Hall, Grain Mill 9 – Mrs. Lombard 10 – Dr. H.A. Lombard, Doctor 11 – Miss Helen Thurston 12 – Mrs. F. Gibbs 13 – Mrs. Mellen Plummer

14 – Mrs. H.B. Libby 15 – H.B. Libby, Insurance 16 – Charles H. Mackay, Printer, Musician 17 – Charles O. Stickney, Editor, The Bridgton News 18 – Dr. L.J. Frink, Doctor 19 – Mrs. Frink 20 – Mrs. W.M. Staples 21 – T.J. Douglass, Grocery Store 22 – Mrs. Douglass 23 – Mrs. Bennett 24 – J.A. Bennett, Supt.

B&SR R.R. 25 – Judge A.H. Walker, Lawyer 26 – William F. Perry, Owner of Forest Mills 27 – Mrs. Perry 28 – John G. Hamblen, Hardware 29 – Mrs. Hamblen 30 – Miss Margaret Hamblen 31 – Edward C. Walker,

John L. Opie After a long life of 92 years, Professor John Lindsay Opie died at his adopted home of Rome, Italy, on May 3.

Born at the Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington D.C. on October 1, 1928, John was the first child of Rear Admiral John Newton Opie III and Eleanor Bernard Rhea. He grew up in a variety of communities, from Old Town Alexandria, Va., to Sunny Los Angeles, depending on the duty stations of his father. During his formative years, he developed an unbreakable loving bond with his maternal grandmother, Ellen Bernard Lee Rhea, daughter of Major General Fitzhugh Lee, and grandniece of General Robert E. Lee. She took him to old family homes of Alexandria, and made a huge impression on him, especially their mutual love of books, operas, and education.

After graduating high school at the age of 15, John enrolled at St. John’s College in Annapolis, Maryland. He matriculated in 1947, and went on for further studies at Columbia University, where he obtained his master’s degree a few short years later, and later his PhD. While residing in New York City, he met one of his most beloved opera actresses, Madame Emma Eames of Bath, Maine.

A lover of European culture, John received an educational scholarship to visit Italy in 1949. After a few years of travel between Europe and America, he made his permanent residence in Italy. He worked as a civilian employee for the Italian Air Force, teaching English to officer cadets. He then taught English and Comparative Literature, teaching at universities from Genoa to Sicily.

From 1970 to 1971, he travelled across Southern India and the island of Ceylon. During his travels, he wrote his book Island Ceylon, an anthropological study of the culture and history of the Island. He was also the author of the book A Time of Gods.

Although he never married, John was wed to a life of theological and historical education. The final part of his career was spent teaching Byzantine Art History and Christian Iconography at the University of Rome, and included lectures all over Europe and America. For his intensive studies of the famous Russian Orthodox 15th Century Icon “The Holy Trinity,” he was the first American in that research to be nominated to the U.S.S.R Academy of Science in 1984.

When he was not teaching, John also had an interest in family genealogy, and studying the Cornish and Scottish roots of the Opie family. He was a proud Virginian, as he said, and proud of his Virginian forefathers who fought for his homeland in the Revolutionary War, and the War Between the States.

Although he was raised as a firm Episcopalian, John found his faith in the Lord as an Orthodox Christian. At 80 years of age, he made the journey to Mount Athos, Greece, where he stayed among the Orthodox monks of what is known as the “Christian Tibet.” As a theologian, he encouraged his grandnephew that other religions “Must be studied!”

Surviving him is the Professor’s beloved extended family, including his three nephews, Fr. Fitzhugh Lee Opie and wife of Jacksonville, Fla., John N. Opie of Alexandria, Va., and George Mason L. Opie of Naples, Maine; grandnephew Liam Opie and wife of South Waterford, Maine, grandniece Mary Smiley and her daughter Eleanor of Jacksonville. He also leaves a sister, Linda Opie Lambert and her son Cameron of San Diego, brotherin-law Enes Lojo and children Andrei and Natasha of Portoroz, Slovenia, as well as many other grandnieces, grandnephews, and cousins across Europe and America. He also leaves his beloved Christian brother and caretaker, Mr. Daniel Tesfaye of Rome, Italy. Many former students also mourn the loss of their beloved professor.

John was predeceased by his parents, as well as his brother, Fitzhugh Lee Rhea Opie, and his sister Elizabeth Lee “Lisa” Lojo.

The family would like to thank Messrs. Daniel Tesfaye, “Georgo,” and Giuseppe Ciardi for the health and legal care of the professor. The family would like to thank the former congregation of the Bridgton Methodist Church for their prayers while John was in the hospital a few years ago Professor Opie was laid to rest at the Acattolico Cemetery in Rome on May 14. In Lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Mount Athos Foundation of America.

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Attorney 32 – Mrs. Walker 33 – Mellen Plummer, Treasurer, Bridgton Savings Bank

34 – Edith Bennett 35 – Miss Harriett Foster, Guest of Edith Bennett, Vocalist Till next time!

Kyle M. Kipikas STANDISH — Kyle Michael Kipikas, 35, of Sebago, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021, from a tragic motorcycle accident.

He was born June 8, 1985, at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital the son of Michael and Kelly (Kimball) Kipikas.

Kyle was a participant of The Gifted and Talented Program throughout Sebago Elementary School and Lake Region Middle School. He graduated with honors from Cheverus High School in 2003. At Cheverus, he excelled in many of their sports programs including baseball (pitcher), golf (All Conference Award winner), and basketball. In 2007 he earned a BS degree in Biology from Iona College in New Rochelle, N.Y. Kyle loved all the seasons in Maine. He enjoyed snowboarding, skiing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling in the winter.

In the summer he was dirt biking and of course GOLFING, where he dominated on the winning team for the Sebago Lions 13th Annual Phil Farrin Charity Golf Tournament.

Kyle was known for his “over the top” sense of humor. He could imitate anyone or anything. Last summer, he attended a Bob Marley event with friends and family. Those sitting near him commented “WOW this kid entertains us as much as Marley!” He created fun and laughter with all he knew Kyle was a wonderful, kind, and loving man. To quote one of the condolences: “I am so so sorry for your loss.

Your son was an absolute hero to me. He saved me from one of the hardest situations of my life. I will hold him so close to my heart forever. You truly raised one of the good ones.”

We will miss him forever.

Kyle is survived by his mother and father Kelly and Michael Kipikas, brother Kendrick Kipikas, grandparents George and Marilyn Kimball, aunt Jody Kimball, cousin Shelby Ryley and family, great-aunt and uncle Bonnie and Joseph Sarno.

A graveside service will be held Friday, June 4, at 2 p.m., at Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas Rd., Bridgton. The location of a celebration of life get together will be announced after the service.

Arrangements are with Chandler Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton. Online condolences may be shared with family at www.chandlerfunerals.com In lieu of flowers, donate to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306

Sally Emond WESTBROOK — Sally Emond (Davis-Ouellette), 74, died peacefully in her sleep on May 7, 2021, at her home in Westbrook, with her three daughters Christine Ouellette, Utah, Charmaine Ouellette, Minn., and Colette (Ouellette) Smith, Va., with her as well as her beloved Boston Terrier, Aaron.

Our mother was born in Endicott, N.Y., in July 1946. She was raised in Bridgton, on a familyowned farm which she dearly loved and would frequently reminisce about her memories “on the farm” with Pop and Mammy. In 1965 she married our father Clifford L. Ouellette and resided as a family in Meriden, Conn., Casco and Auburn, Maine.

Mom had many interests: antiques, gardening, darts (including league competition), vintage black and white films, music, crocheting, knitting, bird watching, puzzles, reading and watching Jeopardy. She had a love for history and enjoyed furthering her knowledge by reading and watching the History Channel. She was a lifelong Elvis Presley fan and had collected various Elvis memorabilia.

Mom had an affinity for animals and owned her own grooming salon and bred Boston Terriers. Mom was very generous to the local shelters donating money and making crocheted blankets for the shelter animals.

Those who knew our mom appreciated her very feisty spirit and intelligence about many different topics, especially answering the questions on Jeopardy. She also had an amazing work ethic and instilled the same ethics to her three daughters.

We will greatly miss the more than weekly calls we made to her to chat and check on her and Aaron. Mom will also be missed for her beautiful crocheted afghans and other items she made for family and friends.

Sally was predeceased by her former husband Clifford L. Ouellette, father Charles E. Davis Jr., mother Barbara (Kapanka Davis) Estes, brother Charles E. Davis III, and stepfather Ralph Estes. She is survived by her sister Susan Davis and husband George Morgan of Sutton, Mass., brother Robert Davis of Westbrook, sister Lee Roberts and husband Don Roberts of Westbrook, grandsons Alex York and Sam Libbey, niece Michelle Evans and her husband Billy, nephews Mark Adams, Charlie Davis, Brandon Allen and Samuel Davis.

The family will be having a private graveside memorial service in Bridgton in July.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a local animal shelter in our mom’s memory.

Eleanor R. Bigonski On Monday, May 24, 2021, Eleanor Ruth Bigonski, passed away at the age of 53, at her home in Bridgton.

Eleanor was born on December 10, 1967, in Norway, Maine, the firstborn to Stephen V. Bigonski and Esther Flick. She graduated from Oxford Hills High School in 1988. After high school Eleanor attended a day program for adults with developmental disabilities in Bridgton. Eleanor was baptized as a Jehovah’s Witness in 2000, and was a member of the Norway Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Throughout Eleanor’s life each summer she would attend Pine Tree Camp in Oakland, Maine. After attending her summer session, she would begin talking about next year’s session, asking about packing her suitcase, her bathing suit and hoping she would be in her favorite cabin. Her favorite cabin was cabin 1.

She didn’t want to stay in any other cabin, she would say “cabin 1 is the best.” She loved the overnights, the good food, swimming, arts and crafts, participating in the talent show, singing or dancing to her favorite performer Shania Twain and she would always end her routine with her signature move — a split.

Eleanor was very athletic and won hundreds of medals by participating in the Special Olympics for over 40 years. She made it up on the podium again for the last time in the summer Olympics in 2019. The events she enjoyed participating in were the soft ball throw, running, walking, and swimming.

Eleanor was the oldest cousin on her mother’s side of the family. Growing up in Sandy Creek with her sisters and cousins Beckie, Berta, Andy, Alison and Danny, as known by Eleanor as “my cousin,” they shared great memories of swimming and family get-togethers at Woods Pond. She had great pride in her relationships with all of them as she watched them grow up and have their own families. She was the oldest and she would often remind everyone of that fact. Eleanor had a passion and love for music, dancing and singing. She took dance classes at BillieLynn’s Dance studio along with her sisters and cousins. Jazz, tap, baton, and gymnastics. In high school, she was a cheerleader. She enjoyed being the center of attention. Eleanor brought our family together and was our center.

Eleanor sought strangers out, as she loved to talk to people, mostly men. First question she would ask, “Are you married?” If they answered yes, she would say, “why” if no, “oh, good.” This happened on a flight to Florida. Eleanor was charismatic, often getting away with things we couldn’t imagine getting away with.

The pilot of the plane invited her to the cockpit for a quick hello and tour, of course, she did not hesitate to ask if he was single. On her way to returning to her seat she announced to all passengers on the plane, “hey mom, he’s single!” With a big smile on her face, so proud he was single.

Eleanor’s family is grateful to the staff at OEI, who have provided her with friendship, companionship and daily care. She loved playing bingo, UNO, and Skip Bo with you and thank you for making sure her finger and toe nails were painted. All of you are special to Eleanor as well as to her family and they thank you.

Eleanor was preceded in death by her father, Steve Bigonski, stepmother Dianne Bigonski and her paternal and maternal grandparents. She is survived by her mother Esther Flick and stepfather Richard Flick, sisters Andrea Bigonski and Chantelle Bigonski, half-brothers Mike Smith and Bruce Smith. Eleanor always had big hugs for all of her aunties, uncles, and cousins. She was full of love for all of her family and her spiritual brothers and sisters.

A memorial service will take place on June, at 1 p.m. by Zoom.

Friends and family are invited to attend a graveside Celebration of Life at the Forest Hills Cemetery, Kansas Road in Bridgton, at 3 p.m., on June 5, after which the celebration will continue with refreshments at Woods Pond in Bridgton. To share memories and online condolences with the family please go to www.chandlerfunerals.com. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton.

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Senior Rambles Hiking Trips & Tips

by Allen Crabtree

LEADING THE WAY — Denmark Mountain Hiker leader John Patrick on Table Rock with Old Speck Mountain in the background. (Photo by John Patrick)

Hiking & golf

Revisiting trip to Table Rock Eleven Denmark Mountain Hikers hiked to Table Rock in Grafton Notch on Sept. 21, 2012. We have only climbed it once since, on June 12, 2015. Here are some thoughts from our 2012 hike from eight years ago: Table Rock Grafton Notch State Park is a 3,000-acre jewel of mountains, waterfalls and deep gorges. It is located on Maine Route 26 about 12 miles north of Newry or about three miles past Screw Auger Falls and Gorge. The hike to Table Rock in the Notch is a fairly easy climb to a splendid viewpoint of Grafton Notch and the ranges of mountains surrounding it. Table Rock is a prominent rock ledge at 2,300 feet elevation partway up the shoulder of Baldpate Mountain. It and can be reached by two trails and two choices of difficulty to Table Rock.

Table Rock is usually windy and exposed, and there is a 900-foot sheer drop off to the gorge below. Caution is advised. There are spectacular views, and when the Denmark Mountain Hikers climbed it on Sept. 21, 2012, it was windy and nippy, but a clear day with great views. The hikers opted to ascend and descend via the Appalachian Trail (AT) route, and would class this short hike as “moderately difficult.” One of the unique features of the trail is a set of iron rungs bolted to a steep slab of rock to enable hikers to climb it more easily and safer.

The easier trail leaves the trailhead and parking area on the west side of Route 26 and follows the Appalachian Trail (AT) (white blazes) across the road and climbs easily.

At 0.1 mile from the road, there is a trail junction — the AT continues left and the more difficult orange-blazed Table Rock trail diverges to the right. Keep left for the AT which follows a stream for a bit and, at about one mile the trail crosses the stream and climbs more steeply up rock

staircases and across open ledges with nice views. At one point, iron rungs have been drilled into a rock face to make the climb easier. Shortly thereafter, the blue-blazed Upper Table Rock Trail diverges to the right. It is about 0.5 miles to Table Rock.

Hikers may return via the AT to the parking lot, or they may complete the loop trail and follow the orange-blazed trail back to the trail junction with the AT. Turn left to go to the parking lot. There is an extensive slab-cave system on the Table Rock trail, which the AMC Maine Mountain Guide calls “possibly the largest in the state.” One of the caves is about 20 feet deep and 40 feet high, and care is cautioned in exploring them. A fall could be serious.

Mother Nature dampens spirits

By Whit Lesure Highlands Golf Columnist With any luck, your golf swings this past week were smoother than the abrupt transition of weather that saw bone chilling temperatures and rainy skies dampen the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Sure, we needed the rain, but with many masks off throughout the state, a lot of folks were primed for the unofficial start of the summer season.

News on the Bridgton Highlands course was rather

limited as Mother Nature had most of us scurrying for alternative hobbies and the cover for the barbecue.

The week began with the foursome of Jim Macklin, Jim Thombs, Russ Sweet, and Whit Lesure representing Bridgton Highlands at the annual Senior Team Championship held at Belgrade Lakes, a Golf Digest top 100 course in the United States. The elder “Lakers” on this day managed a respectable second place Low Net finish but a few errant shots

Public Notice

TOWN OF SEBAGO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Sebago Planning Board will hold the following Public Hearing on June 8, 2021 at 7 p.m. at the Sebago Town Office Building.

Paul and Rocco Severino request a Site Plan Review Amending the Existing Use for the property owned by SebagoSev Properties, Inc. located on Sebago Tax Map 19, Lot 19 (46 Sebago Rd.)

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AT ONE POINT on the Appalachian Trail to Table Rock iron rungs have been drilled into the rock face to make climbing easier.

(Photo by John Patrick)

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Table Rock in Oxford County, Upton, ME Difficulty – Moderate Trail distance (one way) – 1.2 mile Hiking times (one way) – 1.5 hour (book time) Elevation – 2,380 feet Vertical gains – 880 feet Coordinates – 44.5872 N 70.9442 W Topographic Map – USGS Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute quad / 44.10567; -71.094 Directions to the trailhead: Take Route 26 north from Bethel and continue through Newry and another 12 miles.

The Grafton Notch State Park trailhead parking for Table Rock is on the left (west) side of Route 26 about three miles north of the parking lot for Screw Auger Falls. The trail starts across Route 26 on the east (right) side of the road.

The Naples Select Board will conduct a public hearing and meeting regarding an Entertainment Permit Application from the property located found on Tax Map U02, Lot 010, 679 Roosevelt Trail Naples ME (also known as Knights Café).

The meeting will take place in the Town Gymnasium located at 15 Village Green Lane on Monday, June 14, 2021, beginning at 6 p.m. The public is welcome.

You may also send signed, written comments regarding the application to the address below. Comments must be received no later than 12 noon on June 11, 2021.

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TOWN OF NAPLES Planning Board Meeting

The Naples Planning Board will be holding a meeting at 15 Village Green Lane on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 6 p.m. New business: 1.) An application for a Major Site Plan Review submitted by Moose Landing Marina found on Tax Map U03, Lot 23 for a 10,800 sf boat show room building.

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OUT FOR A HIKE — Denmark Mountain Hikers on the trail to Table Rock.

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

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

Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale.

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

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

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

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

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AGENDA CASCO PLANNING BOARD JUNE 14, 2021 CASCO COMMUNITY CENTER MEETING ROOM 940 MEADOW ROAD 6:30 P.M. • Preliminary Application of Major Subdivision – 16-Acre lot on Meadow Road , Tax Map 10, Lot 4-1 – 5 Lots, Applicant Ronald Willey, Represented by DM Roma Consulting Engineers – A SITE WALK WILL BE PERFORMED AT 5:30 P.M. MEETING TO FOLLOW AT 6:30 P.M. • Site Plan Review – Crooked River Campground, 45 Crooked River Lane. Applicant Brian Wolpert – Represented by Jones Associate/Walsh Engineers for a Proposed Expansion of Campsites, Bath House, Additional 12 Parking Spaces, Access Road and Septic Systems, Tax Map 3, Lot 7 • Site Plan Review – Amendment for 299 Roosevelt Trail.

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WWTF AND PUMP STATIONS The Town of Bridgton (Owner) will receive separate sealed Bids for construction of a new wastewater treatment facility and associated effluent disposal system, four new wastewater pump stations and upgrades to four existing wastewater pump stations.

The Work includes but is not limited to new tanks and buildings, installation of pre-procured mechanical and controls equipment, site work, electrical and controls, and all materials, equipment, services and construction inherent to the Work.

A non-mandatory pre-Bid meeting will be held at 9 a.m., on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, with both virtual and in-person attendance options. Bids will be received by mail at the Owner’s office until 1 p.m. local time on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Bidding Documents may be obtained electronically on or after 10 a.m. on Friday, May 21, 2021, from the Issuing Office at no charge. Paper copies of the Bidding Documents will not be available. Contact Julianne Page at 207-558-3716 or via e-mail at jpage@woodardcurran.com for inquiries regarding this Project, including obtaining an electronic copy of the Bidding Documents.

The Project is financed in part by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and will be administered through the USDA Rural Development (RD) office (or “Agency”) pursuant to the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 USC Section 1921 et seq). Compliance with Agency requirements and Federal requirements is required, including but not limited to American Iron and Steel requirements as mandated by Section 746 of Title VII of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (Division A – Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017) and subsequent statutes mandating domestic preferences. Concurrence by Agency in the award of the Contract is required before the Contract is effective.

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LELT celebrates National Hobbs Library Trails Day; hosts tree farmers June schedule Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT) hosted a group of current and prospective tree farmers from around the Sebago Lake region at their Crooked River Preserve, which is a certified Tree Farm through the American Tree Farm System, in Harrison on Tuesday, May 22. The group started and ended their journey at Fluvial Brewing, which was a welcome spot for some post-hike libations and socializing on a hot spring day.

Cumberland County Tree Farm inspector Paul Larivee and Oxford County Tree Farm inspector Jesse Duplin were on hand to talk about some of the recent management on Loon Echo’s tree farm and answer questions about the Tree Farm program.

LELT is in the process of enrolling their preserves (land LELT owns) in the American Tree Farm System. ATF certification further dedicates LELT, as local landowners, to protecting the woods, waters, recreation opportunities, and wildlife on LELT lands as they commit to a future of sustainable stewardship.

LELT is excited to partner with the American Tree Farm System and the Maine TREE Foundation to unveil the “Sebago Stewardship Hub” of tree farmers. Harkening back to the early days of tree farming where “families” existed as a way to connect local tree farmers, the “Sebago Stewardship Hub” is a first-of-its-kind model for developing connections between existing tree farmers, prospective tree farmers, and other interested parties seeking information about how to best manage their woodlots in the Sebago Lake watershed.

If you are interested in learning more about enrolling your land in the American Tree Farm system, or participating in the Sebago Stewardship Hub, contact LELT Executive Director Matt Markot at execdir@lelt.org.

CELEBRATE NATIONAL TRAILS DAY — with Loon Echo Land Trust at Peabody-Fitch Woods this Saturday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help re-route a section of current trail. Work will be moderate to strenuous. Tools will be provided, please wear sturdy boots and bring gloves. Registration required at lelt.org/events or by e-mailing Maggie at membership@lelt.org.

Extensions team up for compost webinar University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension will offer a home gardening webinar about optimizing compost and manure use in the garden from 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9.

“Getting the Most Out of Compost and Manure” includes what to look for when purchasing compost and manure, the benefits and considerations of each, no-till practices and how to use compost and different kinds of manure. Olivia Saunders, a UNH Extension field specialist in fruit and vegetable production, will present the webinar.

Registration is required; a sliding scale fee is optional.

Register on the event webpage to attend live or receive a link to the recording. This is the fifth in a six-part spring gardening webinar series offered every other Wednesday through June for Maine and New Hampshire gardeners.

For more information, contact Pamela Hargest at 207781-6099 or extension.gardening@maine.edu.

GETTING READY FOR THE FAIR — Claire Drew, age 5, the daughter of Kelsey Sanborn and William Drew of Breakneck Brook Farm in West Baldwin is pictured with her calves, Star and Diamond. Claire’s family has been showing steers at Fryeburg Fair for over 40 years and will be there this year! (Photo by Kelsey Sanborn)

DAR Meeting The Molly Ockett Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), will meet on Saturday, June 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the Bridgton Community Center. The topic is “Scottish Roots of the Declaration of

Independence.” Guests are welcome. DAR is a patriotic lineage-based women’s service organization that promotes historic preservation, education, and patriotism.

The chapter can be reached at LakeRegionDAR@gmail. com or 207-925-1076.

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Texas Hold’em Texas Hold’em will be held on Saturday, June 19 at the Jackson-Silver Post, 595 Gore Road in Locke Mills.

Doors open at 11 a.m., games begin at 1 p.m. $50 buy-in, high hand option.

BYOB (under 21 must have parent/guardian). Beverages and refreshments available.

For more information, contact Ray at 890-3737.

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gle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and the healing power of home and family. Maine native Scott Moreau (Walkin’ the Line and Million Dollar Quartet at MSMT) performs more than two-dozen classic hits — including I Walk The Line, A Boy Named Sue, Folsom Prison Blues, and the title tune. The multitalented cast paints a musical portrait of The Man in Black that promises to be a foot-stompin’, crowd-pleas- RING OF FIRE — Scott Moreau and Spiff Wiegand in in’ salute to a unique musi- Ring of Fire set for the Maine State Music Theatre Aug. 9-29. Tickets are on sale. (Photo by Alberto Romeu) cal legend!

Tickets are on sale for both productions for subStop in to browse our unique collections of scribers now and to for the American Craft, including jewelry, pottery, and mixed general public on June 8. media, for that special person or for yourself.

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and struggle in his native Somalia, of his emigration to the United States, and of his adjustment to a new life in Maine. Iftin, who currently lives in Yarmouth, is the featured speaker for the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library’s annual meeting on June 23. Extra copies of Call Me American are available at the Library for this occasion.

The June meeting will take place wholly on Zoom, but in July we hope to try a “hybrid” model for meeting both online and in person. Please consult the July newsletter for details.

If you would like to attend the Page Turners meetings or want further information about the group, please contact Sue Lanser at lanser@brandeis.edu or 925-6244.

Writing Group. The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library writing group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 12:30 to 2 p.m. It is a friendly group for all styles and types of writing. Some write poetry, some short stories, others memoirs, diaries, novels or plays. Each week, a different member leads the group. We begin with a writing quote to get us going, then share what we each are working on. The leader chooses the focus of the day, be it setting, point of view, idioms, etc. We often follow a writing prompt then spend time free writing. Those who wish may share a piece of writing. We inspire and learn from each other as we read what we are working on. Feel free to join this fun and welcoming group in the activity room downstairs in the library or on Zoom.

Visit the Programs page at hobbslibrary.org for a Zoom link.

Library hours: Monday 9-6, Tuesday closed, Wednesday 9-4, Thursday 9-6, Friday 9-4, Saturday 9-1, Sunday closed.

New artists needed for fair

LOVELL — The Arts & Artisans Fair committee is currently seeking new artists and artisans for the 46th annual event which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at the New Suncook School on Route 5 in Lovell.

Musical coproductions Maine State Music Theatre’s collaboration with Portland Stage continues with two co-productions this season — The Everly Brothers on July 23-25 at the Pickard Theater on the Bowdoin College campus and Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical Show on Aug. 6-29 at Portland Stage in Portland.

The Everly Brothers features Ben Hope and Eric Anthony (both who are also performing in Ring of Fire) performing the music of the immensely popular American rock-n-roll duo.

The Everly Brothers style of harmonizing and steel-string acoustic guitar influenced a generation of country rockers and made famous dozens of hits including Bye Bye Love, Wake Up Little Susie, All I Have to Do Is Dream, and Cathy’s Clown.

From the songbook of Johnny Cash comes Ring of Fire, a unique musical about love and faith, strug-

LOVELL — Events and programs in June at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell include (unless noted as being on Zoom or hybrid, all groups are meeting in person at the library): June 5, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Jo Radner Performance Burnt into Memory: How Brownfield Faced the Fire June 7, 1-2:30 p.m., Story Swap (Hybrid) June 9, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Cribbage Group June 9, 1-3 p.m., Martha’s Knitting Group June 10, 12:30-2 p.m., Writing Group (Hybrid) June 14, 1-2:30 p.m., The Page Turners (Zoom) June 16, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Cribbage Group June 16, 1-3 p.m., Martha’s Knitting Group June 17, 7-8 p.m., Guest Speaker Michael Sutherland (Hybrid) June 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Summer Reading sign-ups and Mad Science June 23, 6:30-8 p.m., Annual Meeting with Abdi Nor Iftin (Hybrid) June 24, 12:30-2 p.m., Writing Group (Hybrid) June 25, 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Storytime with Naomi Fire Story. Jo Radner will be zooming a first-ever live (online) performance of her story, “Burnt into Memory: How Brownfield Faced the Fire,” on Saturday, June 5, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. It’s a free performance, but registration is required: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/ burnt-into-memory-benefitfor-michael-parent-tickets-155642287271 Page Turners. All patrons and friends of the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library are welcome to join the Page Turners, the Library’s afternoon book discussion group. On June 14, we will discuss Abdi Nor Iftin’s memoir, Call Me American (2018), a stirring narrative of Iftin’s experiences of war, famine,

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Farmers’ market recipe

Spring Vegetable Pizza

By Nancy Tripp Bridgton Farmers’ Market There are some evenings that I want a light meal, starring the vegetables of the season and a simple salad on the side. Last week, I decided to make a pizza and pile it high with spring veggies and some fresh cheeses from the Bridgton Farmers’ Market.

I shaved about 4 cups of asparagus very thinly with a sharp vegetable peeler, sprinkled the asparagus with some olive oil, just to dress lightly, added a shake of kosher salt, a quick grind of fresh pepper and tossed it to coat. I then generously sprinkled my homemade pizza dough with grated parmesan cheese and about 6 to 8 ounces of fresh mozzarella cheese cut into cubes. I piled on the shaved asparagus and popped it into the oven for about 10 to 12 minutes. What came out was so light and lovely I began to imagine all the other vegetables and cheeses I could use.

First, substitute the mozzarella with a lovely chevre or other goat cheese. Then maybe a mix of finely sliced spring onions and pea pods cut on the diagonal. A sprinkle of fresh mint? Yum. Or shred a pile of spinach… and pile it on top of some fresh feta cheese. Pick up some microgreens and pair them with a favorite cheese. The combinations are innumerable! Season the pizza with fresh herbs you just picked. Just think of simple combinations and give them a try.

We have been making our own pizza dough for years. I am always searching for a dough that I can stretch or roll

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Accepted artists will receive an Artist Agreement to be completed and returned with a $50 registration fee.

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out thinly. I have to try this a few more times, but I think I’ve found a fave. It makes a lovely thin and crispy crust that is easy to handle and stays in place when I roll it and it bakes up beautifully.

It stood up to the moisture in the fresh mozzarella that I used for this pizza. Some doughs absorb the moisture and get too soggy.

Really Simple Pizza Dough

from Smitten Kitchen Makes enough for one small pizza. Double the recipe for a thick crust or for two pizzas.

Ingredients: 1 ½ cups flour (you may use ½ whole wheat if you wish) 1 teaspoon table salt ¾ teaspoon active dry yeast ½ cup lukewarm water (you may need 1 or 2 tablespoons more water) 1 tablespoon olive oil Stir dry ingredients, including yeast, in a large bowl. Add water and olive oil, stirring the mixture into as close to a ball as you can. Dump all the clumps and floury bits onto a lightly floured surface and knead everything into a homogenous ball.

Knead it for just a minute or two.

Lightly oil the bowl (a spritz of cooking spray does the trick) you mixed it in — one bowl recipe! — dump the dough in, turn it over so all sides are coated, cover it in plastic and leave it undisturbed for an hour or two, until it has doubled in size. I like to find a warm corner for it to rest in.

Sprinkle a pizza stone or baking sheet with cornmeal and preheat your oven to its top temperature. Roll out the pizza dough, toss on whatever toppings you like … keep it light. If you like a lot of toppings, slice them very thinly.

Bake it for about 10 minutes or until it’s slightly blistered and impossible to resist.

Enjoy!

The Bridgton Farmers’ Market (BFM) is outdoors on the Green behind Renys. Hours are 8 a.m. to noon, rain or shine.

Some vendors are there until 1 p.m.

BFM is still offering online pre-orders. You will pick up your order at the Members Table.

For a full list of vendors and information on ordering from vendors visit: https://www.facebook.com/ BridgtonFarmersMarket/ or contact us at bridgtonfarmersmarket.me@gmail.com

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Scholarship in Randy’s name

Randy Whitehouse always looked forward to returning to Lake Region to cover a football game.

Even though he didn’t know the latest edition of Lakers, Randy always told a great story.

The Lake Region grad and longtime Sun-Journal Randy Whitehouse sports writer passed away this past April at the age of 51.

To honor is award-winning writing and his friendship, Laker grad Kyle Rhoads is seeking donations for the creation of the Randy Whitehouse Memorial Scholarship, which will be given annually to a Lake Region High School senior planning to pursue writing, sports journalism or teaching. The recipient will be selected by LRHS staff using their scholarship application process.

“He championed for so many high school athletes and for Maine sports through his writing. Your donations will support future writers to tell amazing stories the way Randy so often did. Let’s continue his legacy and his impact on Maine athletics!” wrote Rhoads, who made the first donation for $500. “I’ll also match 50% of the next $1,000 in donations.

To donate: Venmo @RandyWhitehouseScholarship or kylerhoads@yahoo.com By check: Randy Whitehouse Memorial Scholarship Fund, 6 Meyers Farm Rd, Windham, ME 04062.

Info about the scholarship: https://docs.google.com/ document/d/12_UVI-uJ_YsAsRP86KkuRptKHUSbyIMJ/ edit Randy Whitehouse Memorial Scholarship “Randy left this world with many more sports stories to write. To continue his legacy and support future writers, please donate to the Randy Whitehouse Memorial Scholarship Fund,” he added.

Randy was a 1988 Lake Region graduate, an awardwinning sports writer for the Lewiston Sun Journal and the Kennebec Journal, a dad, husband, colleague, acquaintance and a friend to many. Most importantly, he was a kind, witty, loving person who warmed the hearts and challenged the minds of all who knew him!

Highlands Golf

(Continued from Page 4B) Gross belonged to “Wild” Willie Elliot, Lorie Edgerly, and Mitch Berube. First Low Net victory went to the threesome of “Little” Debby Mozzicato, Nick Mozzicato, and Ed Crowell. Second Low Net was earned by the group of Jim “smoke ’em if you got ’em” Apovian, Brian Grosso, and recent newcomer to the game Jeremy “McEnroe” Muench. Taking NTP (nearest the pin) #2 was course superstar “Barefoot” Sue Attianese. Jamie Toohey brought home the bacon on NTP #8 at 2-feet 6-inches proving to her family once and for all there’s more to this game than the long ball.

Weekend Sweeps were limited to Saturday action as many players took advantage of the bad weather to sleep in and take a longer look at the “Honey-Do” list before determining that most of it would have to wait for another day. Jim Thombs took home a Low Gross victory with a 77. Rodney Allen earned Low Net Honors at 72. The duo of Jim Mains and Jim Thombs won team Low Gross, while Rodney Allen paired with George “don’t ask me to survey that mess” Sawyer to win team Low Net. Jim Macklin won the Quota game and the venerable veteran Jim Thombs added to his daily winnings with a rather embarrassing NTP #10 at 28-feet 5-inches. It’s surely a good thing that Mike Stuart wasn’t on hand to insist that all NTP winners make the putt to collect at the window or else throw it back in the pot for another week.

A less than full week of activities diminished this budding journalist’s opportunities for good material (this cast of characters rarely fails to produce). Let’s call this a “quick nine,” sometimes the very best way to go out there.

This week’s puzzle theme:

Night at the Theater

ACROSS 1. *Treble or bass ___ 5. Pharaoh’s cobra 8. *Zeus’ sister and wife, and character in Broadway musical “Xanadu” 12. Hair-dwelling parasites 13. QuinceaÒera or bat mitzvah, e.g.

14. Puts money in the bank 15. Pearl Harbor locale 16. Flair 17. Inuit boat 18. *Record-holding musical for most awards received by a single production, with The 20. *Broadway hit “Jagged Little ___” 21. *Comment to the audience 22. Web address 23. ____’er ____, at the pump 26. Private chapel 30. Keats’ poem 31. Quit 34. Medley 35. ____ ____ or do nothing 37. Right-angle building extension 38. Razor nick 39. Like lemon 40. Make a choice 42. 1960s teen idol, Bobby ____

43. Give authority 45. Bias crime perpetrators 47. *Theater, e.g.

48. Cordial disposition 50. Surrender 52. *Non-musical with record number of Tony nominations 56. Shredded cabbage dishes 57. *Melpomene, e.g.

58. Just a little 59. Gold unit 60. Lodge fellows 61. “Game of Thrones” bastard 62. Without purpose 63. Past tense of “is” 64. Short-term employee DOWN 1. Hoof sound 2. Yarn spinner 3. Canyon sound 4. Like medieval European society 5. Was sick 6. Fixed look 7. Montblanc and such 8. *Musical with record number of Tony nominations 9. Like most fairytale stepmothers 10. Madrid’s Club de F˙tbol 11. Pose a question 13. Chef’s prescription 14. Toyota sports car model

19. Shylock’s practice 22. Coffee pot 23. *Bob ____, choreographer with most Tony awards 24. *”Break a leg” or “have two left feet,” e.g.

25. Reduce pressure (2 words) 26. Eye up and down

27. Mediterranean appetizer 28. Type of potato masher 29. Ox connectors 32. *Tiresias in “Oedipus Rex,” e.g.

33. Feverish 36. *NYC district 38. Washington, e.g.

40. Sun’s descent

41. Onion-like herb 44. Seize by force 46. Obsolete office position 48. Spurious wing 49. *Comedy and tragedy, on a Tony medallion 50. Attired

51. *James ____ Jones, multiple Tony winner 52. Old World duck 53. Like Silver’s owner 54. H or O in H2O, e.g.

55. Make a raucous noise 56. Mogul equipment

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Country living

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Area Memorial Day Celebrations Casco

BREAK IN RAIN — American Legion Post Commender Bill Stuart, left, sets the wreath in front of the Veterans’ Monument on the Casco Village Green. The timing of the rain was such that it down-poured about 30 minutes before the scheduled ceremonies, and then, the rain eased up when services were held.

WHILE FAMILY and friends stand by, Tyler Avery, right, plays TAPS as part of the traditional Memorial Day services in Casco.

(De Busk Photos) A PATRIOTIC WREATH, left, is placed on the Casco Veterans Monument in the Village.

PROUDLY WAVING the stars and stripes, center, members of the American Legion Post 155 serve as flag bearers during the Memorial Day ceremony in Casco.

PRAYERS FOR FALLEN — Jennifer Sindelir, right, the new chaplain for the American Legion Post 155, leads everyone in prayer during services in Casco Village.

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Naples NAPLES TOWN BEACH — The launch of the Memorial Day wreath, right, to observe those lost at sea is done by 11-year-old Ella Gibbons, who belongs to Girl Scout Troop 1762.

NAPLES VILLAGE GREEN, below, was the site where Memorial Day services were held on Monday morning.

THE LEGION IN ACTION — Flagbearers, right, from the American Legion Post 155 march from the Village Green to the Naples Town Beach dock before a wreath was placed in the water as part of the Memorial Day services on Monday.

TROOP 657 REPRESENTED — Umbrellas were in order this Memorial Day as demonstrated by Girl Scouts, left, Rylee Richards, 7, Adelyn McGowan, 6, and Amy Rogers, 8, who took part in the Memorial Day services, which were conducted by the American Legion Post 155 and held on the Naples Village Green.

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Volunteers replace 68 windows Wastewater project update

CASCO — It was an impressive showing of “Mainers helping Mainers” on Saturday, May 22, as volunteers from the DIY Network hit show Maine Cabin Masters and crews from Landry/French Construction came together to help replace 68 windows in Camp Sunshine’s Viterbi Family Activity Center.

Camp Sunshine’s Executive Director Michael Katz looked on astounded with a great sense of appreciation as many hard-working volunteers shared their time and talents to help get

this massive construction project finished in one day.

“A project of this size would have been impossible for our small maintenance crew to handle alone,” said Katz. “We are in awe of the amount of work the groups were able to accomplish, and we simply cannot thank everyone involved enough.”

Replacing the windows was a high-priority project for Camp Sunshine because each of the windows that were replaced were 20 years old. The donation of skilled labor provided monumental savings for the nonprofit, in

addition to making the building far more energy efficient.

“We were nervous about getting it all done in one day,” said Ryan from Maine Cabin Masters. “But thanks to my guys who gave up a Saturday to help out, as well as the team from Landry/ French Construction, we all came together and accomplished a lofty goal for a very deserving organization.

We’re all proud to have been part of it.”

“Having the opportunity to complete a needed project for Camp Sunshine allowed us to assemble a large group

for a volunteer day,” said Denis Landry, president of Landry/French Construction.

“With many L/F employees, family and friends coupled with Veterans Framing and Maine Cabin Masters, we were able to meet our goal for window replacements and wood trim. The best part was the teamwork and fun we had all working together and doing it for such a caring organization with an incredible mission! We worked hard, had fun and made new friends while helping a great organization. Can’t beat that!”

At this time, Bridgton residents can expect that the roads will remain unpaved for at least the next several weeks. Sargent Construction plans to come back through and pave each road once the sewer has been completed on multiple streets. In the areas where the water and sewer work are being done, the road will not be paved until both water and sewer work is completed.

Areas that have ongoing sewer work are: Harrison Road, Gibbs Avenue, Kennard Street, and Creamery Street.

Area that has ongoing water main work is: Church Street and Fowler Street.

A field engineer from Woodard and Curran will be going around to each house to confirm the proposed sewer lateral location with the property owner so please be on the look-out for them.

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Classified Advertising HELP WANTED

FULL-TIME DSP — Morrison Center. Lake Region and Androscoggin County. $14-$15 + sign-on bonus. https://morrison-maine.org/ job-openings/ 4t21 ASSISTANT FACILITIES DIRECTOR — Camp Mataponi, Naples looking for full-time yearround team member with skills in either plumbing or carpentry. Starting at $20 per hour based on experience. Includes health and 401k plans. Call Steve Jordan 207-3183079 tf14

SUMMER CAMP JOBS — at Wyonegonic Camps in Denmark: Full and part time positions including kitchen assistant/prep cook and general kitchen assistants; housekeeping; part time office administrative support; Camp counselors; Activity instructors and waterfront staff/lifeguards (certification provided); young child care (ages 5-7) counselors. Positions available starting June and ending August 1829. Residential or commuting positions available. Online application available at Wyonegonic.com/staff.

Call 207-452-2051 for information or to arrange a local interview. 4t22

FOR SALE

BUSINESS SERVICES

HELP NEEDED — for gardening, weeding, trimming, painting, mowing, wood stacking and general maintenance. Would like you to work 8 hours a week two days 8 – noon. $20/hour cash. Call Fritz in Denmark: 452-2239.Email phf@ fairpoint.net 2t21x

HARRISON — 2019 like-new HD Maytag washer & dryer. Cost new $1,475, quick sale $675, also good clothes dryer, $50. Call 693-2640.

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DRIED FIREWOOD — Dried twelve months. Selling seasoned hardwood year-round. One cord $265, cut, split, delivered. Call 207-595-5029; 207-583-4113. maineseasonedfirewood.com

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KIMBALL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE — Spring cleanup, Bark mulch, loam, aggregates installed.

Brush removal, chipping available and more. Fully Insured. Call 207-5958321.

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SACO VALLEY — Sports Center, Fryeburg, 207-935-3777. Help Wanted. Over 18 and with good work record.

4t19x ARE YOU LOOKING — for a fun place to work? Do you want to be more involved in your community? The MSAD 72 School District in Fryeburg, Maine, has a variety of anticipated and current positions available! We are an E.O.E. See our website www.msad72.org for specifics and to learn how to apply.

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Full time. Mid-June through midAugust. Contact Ellen DonohueSaltman at ellen@encore-coda.com

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GENERATOR FOR SALE — 5000 watt Craftsman, 10 hp, lg. 5 gallon tank. Model 580.580.3. Recently serviced and checked out. $350. Call Fritz at 452-2239 in Denmark. Email phf@fairpoint.net

2t21x LITTLE GUYS FIREWOOD — Cut, split, delivered. Prompt delivery. 603-960-2537 or 9356302. Fryeburg area $210 cord, over 20 miles add $10.

52t2x KEMP SHREDDER/CHIPPER — Model K8D, gas engine, electric start. Gently used, mostly to grind apples for cider. $ 300.00. Call Fritz at 452-2239 in Denmark. Email: phf@fairpoint.net 2t21x

WORK WANTED

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

DENMARK HOUSE PAINTING — Since 1980. Interior and exterior painting. Free estimates. Call John Mathews 452-2781. tf40x IF YOU NEED ANYTHING ­— cleaned up or cleaned out, my trailer is 7x12. Call Chuck’s Maintenance 743-9889.

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ESTATE SALES

ESTATE SALE — 537 Elm Hill South Paris, Maine. Come search through 65 years of goodies. Cast iron frying pans, glassware, crocks, fabric for quilting, glass bottles and canning jars, furniture and lots more. Starting Thursday and running thru Sunday. Can call 603662-4225 with any questions.

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Approximately 32 hours a week This position requires working outdoors Working weekends is required An application can be picked up at the Bulky Waste office 449 Leach Hill Road, Casco, Maine 04015 casconaplesbulkywaste@gmail.com 207-627-7585

Pietree Orchard is hiring a part-time Human Resources Administrator to start work by mid-June.

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

For more information, or to submit a resumé to nking@pietreeorchard.com (207) 515-3708.

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HELP WANTED for FRYEBURG FAIR 1154 MAIN ST., FRYEBURG MAINE 04037

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Full time-Seasonal Painter/Laborer

3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

Fun Place to Work Must be available to work M-F from 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

HELP WANTED

Deputy Town Clerk The Town of Bridgton seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual that can multi-task and work with accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include assisting with tax collection, registrations, licenses, vital records, elections, and other municipal duties. Prior municipal experience desired or comparable experience and skill set.

40+ hours, evenings and weekends are required.

Must be able to pass a Criminal background check.

Wood working instructor

Very flexible hours, wage negotiable.

Must be able to pass a Criminal background check.

Rakers

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, a local manufacturer of pet products, has full time positions for product assemblers in our Production Department. Regular Hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Successful candidates must be reliable, attentive to detail, quick learners, willing to do a variety of tasks including stitching on an industrial machine, and be comfortable in a fast-paced, goal and team oriented environment. Physical demands include sitting, walking and standing for extended periods of time.

Benefits include health and dental insurance, disability and life insurance, paid vacation and personal time, 401k match, paid holidays, AAA, tuition assistance, and free products.

Lupine is a COVID safe work environment, applicants must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to be considered for an interview.

Please send resume to employment@lupinepet.com or e-mail for more information.

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Applications are available at the Fair Office M-F 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

ARIES Landscaping & property Maintenance All aspects for your peace of mind.

The Town of Bridgton is an equal opportunity employer.

Mowing, Raking, Spring & Fall cleanups.

Plowing & Sanding. Just ask.

The Casco Inn

Cell: 207-461-1539 | H: 207-452-4057 JOHN ALLEN — FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED —

Residential Care Facility

Now hiring for the following positions to help care for our elderly population:

When You’re Away

Part-time caregivers on day and evening shifts, plus per diem work is also available on all shifts.

Property Care & Management

Responsibilities include monitoring the health, safety, and well-being of our residents and assisting them with all areas of activities of daily living. Experience is a plus but we are willing to train the right applicant.

If you have a passion for helping others and take pride in what you do contact Cindy at 627-7199 for more information and to schedule an interview

Great Part Time or Second Job HELP WANTED SPRING & SUMMER

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Very flexible hours, $12.25/hr. Start immediately.

Hours may change during Fair week.

End of Season Bonus Please contact: Fryeburg Fair Office

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Part-time Help Wanted

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Two full-time secretarial positions

22 cord cord minimum minimum

Vendor spaces available.

For information call 603-447-2679

Call 207-935-3351 or apply on Indeed.com

An application and job description is available at the Town Office or by visiting www.bridgtonmaine.org. Please submit application, resume, and cover letter to Town Clerk, 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, ME 04009 or lchadbourne@bridgtonmaine.org.

HELP WANTED

$225/cord $275/cord

Every Sunday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. through September 5

$500 sign-on bonus.

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Part-time Yard Attendant Casco/Naples Bulky Waste

GREEN: $225/cord GREEN: SEMI-SEASONED:

Opening May 30 at Fryeburg Fair Grounds.

is looking to hire for a few positions: concrete laborer, concrete floor finisher, and Class B boom truck operator.

Help Wanted

PREMIUM HARDWOOD MIX

Community Flea Market

Full-time CRMA – Day Shift (7 a.m.-3 p.m.)

Full-time CRMA – Evening Shift (3 p.m.-11 p.m.)

Full-time PSS/CNA – Evening Shift (3 p.m.-11 p.m.)

Full-time CRMA – Night Shift (11 p.m.-7 a.m.)

Henry’s Concrete Construction

at Bridgton Public Library for a Library Clerk.

Full posting at our main desk or on our website: www.bridgtonlibrary.org.

ONE BEDROOM — furnished unit in Houseshare. Queen bed, bath, kitchen, living area, campfire, deeded beach, in Houseshare.

Near Shawnee Peak, Moose Pond on LELT Mountain Rd. Seasonal or longer. Best for one, or two, as small. FUTURE SITE Department of Defense DoD, Non-Profit research trust, 2021. Utils. included, Wi-Fi cable, A/C, heat. Price by season or $700. No smoking, no pets until DoD trust. 452-3006.

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DK PROPERTY MAINTENANCE — Property watch/caretaking.

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

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Positions Available!

FOR SALE

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

FOR RENT

Bella Point FryeBurg

LOOKING FOR — Houses or Camps to paint for the 2021 season.

Fully-insured. Free estimates. 33 years experience. Dirigo Custom Painting. 743-9889.

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JOB OPENING

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REDS FIREWOOD — by the cord any amount. 124 State Park Rd. Naples, ME 04055. 207-6156342. Philmorton57@gmail.com.

Campfire wood bundled or by the truckload. Delivery available. tf3

Omar Elalam, an Advanced Computer Technologies II student at Lake Region Vocational Center, has been named a Maine Department of Education (DOE) and the Maine Administrators of Career and Technical Education (MACTE) 2020/2021 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student of the Year.

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LAKE REGION TV — is looking for videographers. LRTV pays an hourly wage, as well as mileage and paid training. Applicants must be available for evening work, have a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation. Please e-mail letter of interest to info@lakeregiontv. org or mail to LRTV, 3 Chase St., Bridgton, ME 04009. FMI call 6478044, ask for Chris.

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FOR SALE

SERVICES

Richard Lewis Storm Damage • Security Heat • Lights • Plants Home Check E-mail: Ricklewis2011@hotmail.com Cell: 207-415-4476

Green Firewood $225 per Cord Minimum two cords for delivery.

Order online at westernmainetimberlands.com or call 207-925-1138

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Ask for David Allenson 207-693-3988

DENMARK SELF-STORAGE Locally Owned & Operated By: David & Gail Allenson

639 Roosevelt Trail, Rt. 302, Naples • Supermarket Hours Sun.-Sat • 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

UFO Hours Sun.-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. • 693-3988

10' x 10' Unit – $75/mo.

10' x 20' Unit – $125/mo.

207-452-2157

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HELP WANTED

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Student of Year

School news

June 3, 2021, The Bridgton News, Page 9B

Laker recaps: Tennis shows good fight

NHS SENIORS — The senior members of the Lake Region High School National Honor Society, who were presented with their graduation stoles at last Thursday’s (May 27, 2021) National Honor Society ceremony were: (front, left to right) Fiona Murphy, Isabella Russo, Shannon Hanson, Rebecca Roy, Mackenzie Siebert, Shauna Hancock, Abigail Scarlett and McKenna Shoberg; (back row) Mya Grant, Cierra Grover, Jonas Edwards, Brandon Leasure, Sanjay Tucker, Nathan Casali, Logan Davis, Justin Lees, Daniel Brewer, Casey Berger, Allison Vogel and Ioanna Katsigiannis.

NEW HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEES — The Lake Region High School National Honor Society inducted 15 new members on Thursday, May 27, 2021. They included (front row, left to right) Aleah Warren, Adison Keefe, Elizabeth Brewer, Samantha Donahue, Caitlin Lees, Abigail Littlefield and Olivia England; (back row) Annabelle Montgomery, Carly Dyer, David DelVecchio, Ezra Gronlund, Tyler Lafountaine, Tyler Stuart, Rachel Lake and Melissa Mayo.

(Continued from Page 8A) putting up 3 runs after big singles by Logan Davis and Mike Chase. OOB responded getting only 1 in the second and third (with the bases left loaded in the third). Lake Region had a couple other opportunities to break the game open but had a pick-off play with bases loaded, and in other spots, just couldn’t find the big hit. OOB kept the pressure on, tying the game on a line drive single up the middle. At 3-3, the Gulls loaded the bases with two outs and ripped a single down the line for the game winner.

“Good battle. We fought like a team which was a nice improvement. This stretch has been tough, we just can’t seem to get over that hump,” Coach Stacy added. “These last two games will be really interesting heading into the playoffs. You always have a puncher’s chance.”

GIRLS’ TENNIS Greely 3, Lakers 2: Last Tuesday, May 25, the Lakers hosted Greely, and just fell short against the Rangers, 3-2. #1 Singles: Mercedes Martin (LR) lost to Luna Smith Mejia (GRE) 6-0 6-0 #2 Singles Ioanna Katsigiannis (LR) lost to Mia Netland (GRE) 6-0 6-0 #3 Singles: Freedom Potter (LR) lost to Emma Lindsey (GRE) 6-0 6-1 #1 Doubles: Abby Scarlett and Kate Rose (LR) defeated Mia Raley and Maddy Singer (GRE) 6-4, 6-2 #2 Doubles: Fiona

Murphy and Shivani Prado (LR) defeated Macy Woolverton and Anabel Wawrzyckistein (GRE) 6-2, 7-5.

Freeport 5, Lakers 0 (Playoff): #1 Singles: Mercedes Martin (LR) lost to Leah Rusiecki (FRE) 4-6, 2-6 #2 Singles: Ioanna Katsigiannis (LR) lost to Eliza Mellon (FRE) 0-6, 0-6 #3 Singles: Freedom Potter (LR) lost to Natalie Unfricht (FRE) 1-6, 1-6 #1 Doubles: Abby Scarlett and Kate Rose (LR) lost to Maria McLaughlin and Katlyn Mosier (FRE) 2-6, 3-6 #2 Doubles: Justice Cole and Kylie Cohoon (LR) lost to Brielle Hodgkin and Lin Wang (FRE) 1-6, 1-6 “Proud of how these girls played in their first playoff match!” Laker Coach Jenny Dunn said. “They fought hard every point.”

GIRLS’ LACROSSE Waynflete 4, Lakers 3: Bella Russo scored two goals for the Lakers (5-5), and a goal from McKenzie Siebert netted a goal in a tough loss to the Flyers (5-3).

THEATER RETURNS TO LRHS STAGE — Come enjoy a good belly laugh for free at Lake Region High School. The LRHS Drama Club is presenting a wonderful comedy CHARLEY’S AUNT at the high school this Friday and Saturday, June 4-5 at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. on June 5-6. Mask are required and social distancing will be observed in the auditorium. The plot of the comedy has some similarities to the movie MRS. DOUBTFIRE. A free will offering will be accepted.

Omar

(Continued from Page 8B) Maine’s CTE Sites and Centers recognize an outstanding graduating senior annually. Students who are recognized participate in one of a multitude of CTE programs in regions across Maine including electrical, culinary arts, multimedia,

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Omar Elalam

Named CTE Student of Yr. (Continued from Page 9B) diately while others have obtained advanced training and experience that will enable them to make informed choices about their future career path and education journey.

“Maine’s Career and Technical Education programs provide some of the most innovative, project-based learning opportunities available in our state,” said Education Commissioner Pender Makin. “I commend these distinguished seniors on their dedication and determination in following their passions through experiential learning. I wish each and every one of them the very the best as they write the next chapter of their future!”

To honor these students individually, Maine DOE will be highlighting each of the CTE Students of the Year with an individual profile in the Maine DOE Newsroom and on its social media sites (Facebook and Twitter) showcasing their work as CTE students and future plans as graduating seniors, including positive words from the educators who guided them on their journey.

Omar’s profile is as follows: The Lake Region Vocational Center’s Student of the Year is Omar Elalam. Omar is a senior in the Advanced Computer Technologies II program.

Omar is a respectful and conscientious student who is fully dedicated to his course of study. He consistently produces work of the highest quality, and is a leader in the classroom, frequently assisting other students with understanding course content. Omar is an officer in our school’s chapter of SkillsUSA, and is a leader on the soccer team at Lake Region High School, where he attends his academic classes. He has been a member of the math team there as well.

Omar recently achieved almost a perfect score on the ASVAB test, and has been accepted to SMCC (Southern Maine Community College) where he will pursue a degree in Computer Science and will continue playing soccer. Omar will graduate with 12 college credits earned through his Vocational Center program.

His career goal is to work in the computer technologies industry. He is the son of Abdenbi Elalam of Bridgton. Congratulations, Omar!

“The Maine Administrators of Career and Technical Education are incredibly proud to honor these exceptional students,” said MACTE President Rob Callahan.

“Their hard work, professionalism and personal character have distinguished them in rigorous programs of study. They are surely the leaders of tomorrow both in their chosen professional area and in Maine.

Congratulations all!”

LEGION POST 67 COMMANDER Brian Conroy leads the Memorial Day service in Depot Square in Bridgton Monday.

(Photos by Sue Rivet)

Sebago

REMEBERING — Sebago Lion Lin Petersen (above) pays respect at the memorial to Sebago Veterans at the May 31, 2021 Sebago Memorial Day Observance.

Sebago Lion Diana Letellier (top left) lays a flower at the memorial to Sebago Veterans. Bottom left, Dale Pierce (right) shares a war story with Sebago Lion Ted Davis (left) and Kurt Christensen.

(Photos by Allen Crabtree)

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