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Patience, understanding seen in reopenings

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Gone are the days when a person walked in the door of the local town hall, visited with neighbors while waiting in line, took care of an errand, and afterwards spent time chatting with the clerks.

Gone are the days when a

person didn’t have to worry about touching an ink pen that someone else had held.

Because of the coronavirus, each town hall in the Lake Region has had to establish certain protocol to make things safer for customers and staff.

Bridgton Town Office

reopened its doors on Monday, and Town Manager Robert Peabody felt everything went “pretty well.”

“We were concerned that we might be overwhelmed on the first day. It was fairly steady, but not overwhelming,” he said. “Most people wore masks, some didn’t but

they were still paying attention to social distancing marked out on the floor.”

Peabody said there wasn’t a crush of business likely because staff handled payments via online and through the mail during the shutdown.

“It’s been brisk, but nothing out of the ordinary,”

Peabody added.

At the Harrison Town Office, there is a routine in place for residents that includes using one ink pen for the duration of business and tossing that pen into a basket afterwards.

Harrison Town Manager Timothy Pellerin said the

majority of residents have had positive comments about the new set-up although there have been a small percentage of nay-sayers who have shared his or her opinion with town employees.

The town office opened to the public on May 18 after the REOPENINGS, Page 12A

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — After four Zoom meetings during the months of April and May, the Casco Board of Selectmen decided to hold an in-person meeting at the Casco Community Center on Tuesday.

The public was not invited. However, to keep in the spirit of an open meeting, the Town of Casco publicized that the meeting would

be live-streamed on Lake Region Television (LRTV).

The tables in the room were rearranged so that the selectmen could sit more than six feet apart; and everyone donned face masks.

But, as fate would have it, a technical difficulty prevented video of the meeting from going live on Lake Region Television.

Therefore, the selectmen meeting has been postponed until this upcoming Tuesday,

June 9.

“Technically, we cannot have a meeting at all because it is not open to the public,” according to Casco Town Manager Courtney O’Donnell.

The public could not physically attend the planned meeting because of restrictions in place to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.

However, town officials were able to offer an “open meeting” by allowing the

public to view the meeting taking place, O’Donnell said.

This type of open meeting format occurred when the board was meeting via Zoom because LRTV live-streamed those. Also, there was a phone number for people to call for public participation.

Residents can find the agenda on the town’s website.

“People are encouraged to submit comments in writing by 5:30 p.m. the day of GLITCH, Page 2A

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Since 1946, the American Legion Post 155 has held Memorial Day services to honor area residents who’ve laid down their lives while serving in the United States military.

The year 2020 was no exception.

Except there were no crowds to witness the event.

On Memorial Day, a handful of volunteers from the Legion conducted ceremonies in the towns of Casco and Naples. Each ceremony lasted about five minutes.

Former commander Curtis Merrill explained the reasoning behind making the services “short and sweet.”

“The governor had an order that you couldn’t group any more than 10 people together,” Merrill said.

“We didn’t want a group of people around. That is why we kept it short so that there was not a lot of people gathering,” he said.

“We wanted to get it done so that we wouldn’t run into that problem with a bunch

of people gathering. That is why we shortened it up. We didn’t want a lot of people.

We went to Casco and then to Naples,” he said.

Regretfully, the Legion members did not put out

the word to the public that the services would be held.

Usually there are a few hours between the service in Casco and the one in Naples. However, this year the Memorial Day servic-

es took place only an hour apart.

A few minutes before 9 a.m. on May 25, only two people stood on the lawn by the Casco Veteran MEMORIAL, Page 3A

Memorial service short yet sweet

BEST FRIENDS — Dolly Pawton and owner/ handler Amy Sherwood of Naples.

Dolly in hunt for Hero Dog

Based on nearly half a million votes cast by animal lovers across the country, “Dolly Pawton” from Naples has advanced to the semifinals of the 2020 American Humane Hero Dog Awards®.

Dolly is one of only three dogs in the nation to vie for the title of the nation’s top service dog of the year.

If she wins her category, Dolly will compete with six other heroic hounds for the top title of “American Hero Dog” at the annual award show. The American Humane Hero Dog Awards is sponsored by the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation and will be broadcast nationwide as a two-hour special on Hallmark Channel.

The show will be broadcast in conjunction with the network’s pet adoption advocacy initiative, Hallmark Channel’s Adoption Ever After, which aims to empty shelters and end this country’s epidemic of pet homelessness.

Dolly Pawton is a cardiac alert dog, trained to alert her owner, Amy Sherwood of Naples, if her blood pressure or heart rate drops too low or becomes dangerously high. Dolly also assists Amy with other daily tasks from opening doors, pulling packages into DOLLY, Page 12A

With indoor dining a ‘no,’ eateries move outside Harrison to launch summer programs

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — Like many in the restaurant business, Chris Searles was looking forward to June when it appeared the Olde Mill Tavern would reopen.

Unfortunately, Covid19 numbers jumped and Governor Janet Mills continued the lockout allowing eating establishments to remain take-out only.

So like others, Searles is moving the dining experience outdoors. He pitched the idea of placing picnic tables in the parking area adjacent to the restaurant to the Harrison Selectboard in a specially-called meeting Tuesday morning.

Calling the move “temporary,” Searles plans to place eight to 12 tables in a designated spot applying six-foot social distanc-

ADJUSTING ON THE FLY — When Governor Mills pushed back the reopening of inside dining, several area restaurants and diners answered by creating outdoor spaces for patrons. Pictured here is Annette’s Country Skillet in Naples, which added picnic tables outfitted with umbrellas. ing, which will include some type of barricade to protect patrons from vehicles, as well as signage.

While uncertainty remains as to when the governor will allow reopening of sit-down dining, Searles asked officials to allow the arrangement to run to Oct. 15.

Searles pointed out that the Tavern already has four tables on a patio, but when the weather heats up, most patrons preferred inside seating and air condition-

ing. In Covid-19 times, customers will likely put up with the heat in exchange for a chance to get out and enjoy a sit-down meal.

Searles added that he will use a bug repellant to address mosquitoes — the same non-toxic product used at a campground.

The bar will remain inside the Olde Mill Tavern, where there will be no sitdown service.

Because the outdoor seating will be on town property, insurance cover-

age will be needed.

Officials supported the idea, feeling it is a good example of the town partnering with businesses to find solutions in these challenging economic times.

Searles expects the outdoor dining area to be ready this week, and will likely be open from 4 to 8 p.m. He also hopes to bring in solo musicians to perform between 4 to 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Similar efforts have surfaced around the Lake

Region, including: • Both Bridgton House of Pizza and Beth’s Kitchen Café have placed small outdoor tables and chairs along the sidewalk. At Beth’s, tables are placed in a couple of parking spaces adjacent to the café.

During the take-out period, café owner Beth Doonan had the second floor of the building renovated for seating so she could adhere to the sixfoot distancing requirement. But, the governor’s postponement of sit-down dining leaves the first and second floor seating area vacant, at the moment.

• Annette’s Country Skillet also added more outdoor seating at the Naples diner, setting up picnic tables, outfitted with umbrellas and tablecloths.

• Bridgton planners Tuesday night approved

four more outside tables (on a temporary basis) to the Magic Lantern/Tannery Pub. In Covid-19 times, adjustments made As summer approaches and few scheduled events on the docket due to Covid19, Crystal Lake Park will certainly be busy.

The question is, how can children and adults be kept safe while trying to use the park and beach?

A carefully designed plan (which was reviewed by the town’s attorney to be sure it adhered to all state and CDC guidelines) regarding the town’s summer rec program was unveiled by Town Manager Tim Pellerin and Rec Director Kayla Laird.

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(Continued from Page 1A) the meeting or they can call into the meeting. If comments are received after the deadline, they are read into the record at the next meeting,” O’Donnell said.

“We have not had anyone call in during a meeting yet,” she said.

Learning how to use Zoom has been only a mild challenge for the selectmen, according to the town manager.

Meetings “still went relatively smoothly despite the circumstances,” O’Donnell said.

“The largest [issues] are the challenges presented by COVID-19, the budget, and Town Meeting,” she said.

Tuesday night’s meeting would have been a first— the first time the board met in person since March.

Hearing set on housing project

DONNING FACE MASKS—The selectmen and town manager were prepared for the Casco Board of Selectmen meeting but technical difficulties prevented it from being aired for the public so it was postponed. From left and counterclockwise, Selectman Calvin Nutting, Selectwoman Mary Fernandes, Selectwoman Holly Hancock, Casco Town Manager Courtney O’Donnell and Chairman Thomas Peaslee sit at the table in the Casco Community Center. Selectman Grant Plummer was present but cannot be seen in photo.

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Zoom meetings: Getting timing right

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Learning how to do town business while staying at home has been a learning curve for the Naples Board of Selectmen.

Also, the board has had to figure out how to continue to offer residents the ability to participate in local politics.

At first, the timing was a little off as Naples Town Manager John Hawley explained.

“One of the complicated issues was in order for

the public to participate, there was a telephone next to the chairman. What we found is that by the time Jim [Grattelo] made the announcement, and he waited 10 seconds, he would move on to another agenda item and after that the phone would ring,” Hawley said.

So, the board readjusted to take phone calls when they happened instead of only during the public participation time.

The level of public participation during Zoom meetings “has been pretty

much the same amount. We saw the die hards,” Hawley said.

There was another timing issue that became apparent to board members.

“Another disadvantage is that not everyone had the same Internet bandwidth,” Hawley said, apologizing that he might not have the correct computer language.

“Sometimes, you would see people talking and you wouldn’t hear them. Their mouths would be moving and then they would stop.

Then, you would hear

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After some trial and error, the board members learned how to operate meetings a little smoother, he said.

“We can adequately deliver public meetings, and the public can participate. It’s still not as good as everyone being in the same room,” Hawley said.

The topics on the agenda have been limited to what will keep the municipality running and what will prepare Naples for town meeting.

“Really, the business has been minimal. It’s very minimal and nothing controversial, mostly updates on how we were delivering services,” The board meet so that the selectmen could vote on municpal warrants to pay the bills or distribute paychecks.

After voting via Zoom meetings, the selectmen would come in [to the town office] one at a time to sign things, usually the next day or the day after.

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Fryeburg Fair, founded in 1851, has determined after weeks of discussion and careful consideration, to postpone this year’s (Oct. 4-11) fair due to the COVID19 pandemic.

“Our first priority is to protect the health and safety of our community, as well as the thousands of visitors who come to our rural town and fairgrounds each year,” fair officials announced Monday. “We have been in constant contact with local first responders, community leaders and state officials.

We have consulted with many fairs and venues across the country who are faced with these same challenges.

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By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer A public hearing has been scheduled for June 16 at 5 p.m. regarding a 48-unit “age and income” restricted residential housing development at 15 Harrison Road.

Deciding to call for the hearing, the Bridgton Planning Board Tuesday night via virtual meeting heard an overview of the project from Laura Reading of Developers Collaborative (DC), a Portland-based development group, and Michael TademaWielandt of Terradyn Consultants LLC of New Gloucester.

The project, Reading noted at a previous meeting, is on a tight timeline (approvals in place by Sept. 24) in regards to funding, which planners understood and set an early hearing date.

Some of the project elements include: • The L-shaped building is 2 ½ stories and includes an elevator. It will have clapboards and shingles to keep with the “New England architectural style.” First floor units will be 600 to 700 square feet, while top floor space will be 700 to 800 square feet. Based on income guidelines, rent would be about $786, including heat and hot water.

• There are two community rooms, one leads to an open outdoor patio and gardening beds.

• The project would utilize two pieces of property, accessed from Harrison Road. At one time, both pieces had residential homes there. One piece (about two acres in the Downtown Village Business District) will serve as the driveway leading to the housing development. It will include four to five decorative street lamps (light intensity can be controlled) and a sidewalk will be constructed to allow residents a safe passage to Harrison Road. Developers have had conversations with Bridgton Fire Chief Tom Harriman regarding width, including space in the parking lot area to adequately provide access to a ladder truck.

In regards to the parking lot, there will be 53 spaces, five accessible close to the building. If more handicap accessible spaces are needed (thus requiring more space), the parking slots drop from 53 to 47.

Through experiences at other facilities, developers say 60 to 80% of residents have vehicles, so the number of slots should be adequate for residents and visitors.

The second piece (in the Rural Neighborhood District) totals about five acres. Tadema-Wielandt pointed out two sizeable wetlands on this piece. The building will be constructed to the western side.

• A dumpster for solid waste and recyclables will be enclosed and not visible from Harrison Road.

• The project will utilize town water and sewer (in the near future) on Crockett Lane. Since the development will include a sprinkler system for fire protection, the developer will upgrade the water line on Crockett Lane. A walking path will connect the development to Crockett Lane.

Board Chairwoman Deb Brusini invited planners to offer “advice” regarding questions they could see being asked during the hearing, but asked them to refrain from discussing “evidence,” which will be addressed at the June 16 meeting.

“Advice” from planners included having information regarding how people can apply; and will there be an “unloading” area close the building for residents to ease access after a day of shopping.

In other business Tuesday night: • Final approval was given to BD Solar North Bridgton LLC (Dirigo Solar of Portland) to turn an old apple orchard on Chadbourne Hill Road into a solar array. The property will house 15,120 solar panels with a gravel access road up the middle of the 21.5-acre site.

The property is currently owned by Ricker Hill Orchards of Turner. The existing orchard will be converted to a meadow and land cover will be maintained to standards of Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s meadow buffers.

The area will be mowed twice a year, and motorized vehicle traffic there will be limited to panel maintenance.

The project consists of a 4.99-megawatt solar array to generate power that will be sold under a purchase agreement with Central Maine Power.

Planner Dee Miller raised a concern at a previous review meeting regarding the town having “protection” (in the form of a bond) that the company would return the site to its natural state if the day arrived that the solar panels were no longer useful. Language exists in the lease between Dirigo and Ricker Hill regarding such matters.

Senior Project Manager Sean Thies of CES Inc. (Engineers, Environmental Scientists, Surveyors) said DEP requires various reporting every five years, and the company would gladly pass on the same information to the town.

Planner Paul Tworog felt requiring two bonds would be “overkill” saying the town is at a minimal risk, while Planner Greg Watkins was satisfied with the single bond between DEP and the solar firm.

Miller, however, emphasized her belief in “local control as much as possible.”

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Notes from the Bridgton Selectboard’s May 26 meeting: Motel property sold. With a bid of $41,600, Mark Lopez purchased the former First & Last Resort Motel property on Route 302.

The property was tax-acquired, and part of the purchase agreement is that the former motel be demolished. Auctioneer Christopher Grant handled the onsite auction on Friday, May 15. There were two bidders.

Store and donation bin reopens. The Transfer Station “Store” and bottle donation bin opened on Tuesday, June 2. Protocol has been put in place to protect the wellbeing of citizens and staff entering the store and leaving bottles in the donation bin.

New hires. Liam Opie is a full-time employee of the Parks and Cemeteries Division of the Bridgton Public Services Department; Justin Adams as a full-time Water Reclamation foreman; Nikki Hamlin as a full-time executive assistant; Summer intern Emily Grzyb started June 1 with a primary focus of digitizing selected town records.

Water testing. On Wednesday, May 20, the town began weekly testing of the public beaches — Highland Lake, Woods Pond, Salmon Point Campground, Salmon Point and Plummers Landing. That week’s results were “well below the acceptable limits.”

On the BFD front. The Fire Department

noted the passing of Donald Spiller, who was a former department captain in South Bridgton.

Chief Tom Harriman attended the Cumberland/Oxford area Chiefs’ Meeting.

The department received notification of pending donation from the Lions Club for personal protective equipment to include masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, safety glasses and a thermometer.

The department continues to gain new members interested in the department. A new recent applicant has extensive fire service experience and if approved will be another great asset to the department.

Upgrading broadband. Community Development Director Linda LaCroix has initiated a broadband effort that includes officials from state, county and town governments, as well as citizens and businesses. The group met twice and will roll out a framework in the coming weeks and months.

If interested in joining a working group or receiving updates, please contact Linda at 595-3550 or e-mail llacroix@bridgtonmaine.org.

Summer Recreation begins Monday, June 8 at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for nine weeks.

Swim lessons begin on June 22.

Virtual exercise programs and trivia continue via ZOOM. For these and more information about summer recreation refer to the town website at www.bridgtonmaine.org or contact Rec Director Gary Colello at 647-1126.

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Bridgton Police blotter These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, May 18 9:53 a.m. Disorderly conduct complaint at hospital.

10:14 a.m. Police responded to a report of a local resident, who was possible victim to fraud. The resident sent $6,000 (including a stimulus check) to an individual met online.

10:32 a.m. Citizen assists (fingerprinting for job employment).

1:49 p.m. Subject sought information regarding securing a protection from abuse order.

6:03 p.m. Property check for suspicious vehicle on Golden Road.

11:14 p.m. Domestic assault complaint on Buswell Road.

11:34 p.m. Caller informed police that an individual he had sold a vehicle to was headed for his home and he did not want that subject there.

Tuesday, May 19 12:38 a.m. Noise complaint (neighbors outdoors speaking loudly) on North Bay Road.

9:31 a.m. Report of a male carrying a handgun and smoking marijuana at Plummers Landing Road.

10:11 a.m. Police received a report of a subject allegedly being assaulted while at a bonfire Saturday night in Naples.

11:02 a.m. Police were requested regarding an

employee allegedly stealing.

1:24 p.m. Four officers were sent to the hospital emergency department regarding an alleged rape.

1:30 p.m. Light bulbs reportedly taken from fixtures on Depot Street.

2:31 p.m. Speeding complaint on North High Street.

Wednesday, May 20 3:52 a.m. Prowler (noises heard outside a back window) on South Bridgton Road.

8:33 a.m. Litter complaint (subject in a red 1993 Pontiac Grand Am tossing trash out the window) on Burnham Road.

8:38 a.m. Citizen assist regarding questions about the 14-day quarantine order.

10:57 a.m. Subject wanted to voice concerns regarding Walker Street.

2:29 p.m. Traffic detail on Highland Road after speeding complaints received.

3:01 p.m. Police were alerted by county officials to look for a vehicle whose driver (heading from Naples to Bridgton) was having “some kind of mental break” and possibly in possession of a weapon.

3:09 p.m. Someone illegally entered the Naramissic Historical Farm barn, but nothing was taken.

9:22 p.m. Unattended death on South Bridgton Road.

Thursday, May 21 11:07 a.m. Caller sought to regain possession of a firearm, which police were holding.

2:51 p.m. Simple assault complaint (North High Street) filed; Officer Muise responded.

5:50 p.m. A vehicle went off Fosterville Road and struck a stone wall; Officer Regis and Sgt. Jones responded.

Friday, May 22 7:57 a.m. Speeding complaint (white Dodge crew cab passing multiple vehicles) on Harrison Road.

8:10 a.m. Traffic hazard (vinyl siding and wood debris) on Portland Road.

12:33 p.m. Police received a report that a large group of individuals, arriving at Jaks Way in four vehicles with outof-state license plates, were not adhering to the 14-day quarantine order.

12:56 p.m. Suspicious complaint (wire fencing tampered with) on Main Street.

No items removed or damaged.

1:05 p.m. Report of subject removing items from a Walker Street residence without written permission.

When asked to leave, subject refused; Officer Muise responded.

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(Continued from Page 1A) insurer said as long as it follows the state’s guidelines on day camps — we exceed it.”

The plan calls for: • When parents arrive to drop children off, they will go to a designated signin spot. Children will then have their temperatures taken by Laird and assistant Mike Tobias.

• Campers will be placed in groups, and must stay with that group and the assigned counselor. Each group will have their own designated area.

• There will be no sharing of items — towels, lunch boxes, etc.

• There will be a medical tent, where children will be taken if any symptoms surface. If a child exhibits possible virus symptoms, the child must stay home for 24 hours and will need a doctor’s note to return; or the child can stay home 14 days and then return. The “sick tent” will be manned

by Mike Tobias, who will receive “hazard pay” for handling this responsibility, Pellerin said.

• Campers will undergo Covid-19 training, learning what the symptoms are, how to prevent contracting

the virus, and how to properly wash one’s hands.

• A sink has been installed on the side of the snack shack to allow more frequent (scheduled) handwashing. Hand sanitizer will be available, and parents may be asked to send sanitizer with their child, if possible.

• In year’s past, “older” campers were allowed to go to local stores at lunchtime. This year, all campers will stay on site. As a way to help local businesses, Laird plans to contact them to purchase pizza and sell it out of the snack shack.

• There will be no field trips this summer, but Laird plans to schedule “fun events” for Tuesdays.

• Staff will sanitize all equipment on a regular basis.

“This will be the cleanest our camp has ever been,” Laird said. “It’s not a bad thing.”

Laird reported that registration has been strong, including a proposal to start summer rec early — this coming Monday, June 8.

The cost to run the program per week is about $5,900. Money was saved by canceling field trips

The Kendal and Anna Ham Foundation has set aside $75,000 to support Food Pantries in the Mount Washington Valley, Bridgton and Fryeburg. The volunteers who staff food pantries know more than most what the current COVID-19 pandemic is doing to the economy and families.

Grant awards range from $2,000 to $7,500 and are being made to 17 food pantries. In times like this, we’re reminded of how interconnected we all are. These

awards are being made with deep appreciation to the volunteers who staff our food pantries.

The Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation welcomes requests from Mt. Washington Valley, NH, Fryeburg and Bridgton, area organizations that are

VA TRUCK that will be delivering food at the Bridgton Community Center site on Wednesday, June 17.

Local Legion Post 67 to bring food boxes for vets FOOD4VETS, a program funded by the New England Patriot’s organization, is hosting major food distribution sites in Maine (and New England) for veterans and their families who may be food insecure.

One upcoming stop by the VA Truck (pictured) will be here in Bridgton.

This is a multi-organization collaboration with the New England Patriots partnering with 222cares and the VET Center in Lewiston to deliver boxes of food to the Lewiston and Brunswick areas. American Legion Post 67 Bridgton has asked

to expand this coverage to include Bridgton. Plans are to have the site up for distribution on Wednesday, June 17 at the Bridgton Community Center (25 Depot Street) in the afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.

A box of food will be provided to each family member registered. Two individuals in the family, two boxes etc.

Families in which the veteran has passed away may still register provided they have the DD214 as proof of service.

Vets or their families needing this support must register for food on the 222cares.org

website and present a DD214 or proof of service at the time of food pick-up. Please pass this information on to any and all veterans in need of this support.

For more information, please contact: Commander Donald Mulcahy, post67commander@gmail.com or call 890-8874.

In the event people don’t have internet, they can stop

by Post 67 at 25 Depot Street and staff there will sign them up.

“This is American Legion Post 67 giving back to the veterans that built this community.” Mulcahy said.

and swim instruction. To cover costs, the fee would be $100 extra per child per week and $80 for a second child per week. Laird said parents that she has spoken to had no issue with the added costs, many noting that they are set to go back to work and have had a tough time finding child care.

“I’ve received no negative feedback,” she said.

If they choose, parents can stick with their initial registration for eight weeks.

Because of isolation brought on by Covid-19, Laird sees this year’s rec camp as more important than in previous summers.

“Kids are forgetting how to socialize. It’s heartbreaking,” she said. “This (separation created by Covid19) has been scary for us, I wonder what their little minds are thinking about this?”

The selectboard approved the rec plan, including adding the two weeks onto the program.

Earlier, Pellerin sought input from the selectboard regarding rental of the park gazebo. The town rents the gazebo at $25 plus $5 per hour that the

facility is used.

Officials will rent the gazebo, but with conditions — renters agree to follow CDC guidelines that call for six-foot social distancing and no more than 50 people in a group.

Selectboard member Penny Bean noted that the annual Scribner family gathering, which usually numbers more than 50 people, will likely be canceled this year.

“It will be a hard thing for us to do this year.

Staying six-feet apart is just not going to be possible,” she said. “People need to be responsible for themselves.”

Pellerin did warn that if “it gets out of control” in regards to people failing to abide by CDC guidelines, he could close the area (under public emergency powers).

Pellerin noted that the public bathroom is open, somewhat out of necessity.

“People were urinating all over the place. It was getting pretty gross,” Pellerin said.

Signage informs the public that the bathroom facility is sanitized twice a day, and use is at “one’s own risk.”

Selectboard member Rick Sykes voiced concerns regarding seeing in previous years buses or vans pulling into the Crystal Lake Park parking lot and unloading 100 or so kids.

Rec Director Kayla Laird said those buses and vans usually come from private summer camps, which do have their own lake frontage. Laird added that the beach area used by the summer rec program is roped off to separate from the general public.

“We haven’t had any problems in the past,” Laird said. “People have been respectful.”

Due to current conditions, no buses will be allowed.

Pellerin wondered how many area camps will run summer sessions due to the pandemic? He did speak with one camp official, who said the facility will be open but with a very different approach.

For one, there will be no

international campers or counselors. Secondly, once youngsters and counselors arrive onto the property, they will not be permitted to leave until the session is over. There will be a two-week and a five-week session. There will be two doctors on site, testing will be available, and isolation methods will be in place if sickness occurs.

In other business To close out Tuesday’s virtual meeting, Pellerin touched on: • When renovations are done to the town office, a HVAC system is in the plan to improve air quality. Initial cost projection is $50,000.

• Budget expenditures for the fiscal year, which closes this month, went from 89% to 90.43% as of Tuesday.

• Revenue was at 79.92% last week, and jumped to 86.98 Tuesday.

• Taxes outstanding dipped from $351,968 to $274,457.

defined as Section 501(c) (3). The foundation does not consider more than one proposal from the same organization within a 12-month period. Grants are not made for annual operating support.

For more information on the grant process, contact

Bob Murphy, PO Box 2853, N. Conway, NH 03860, telephone 603-356-3389 or 603-367-9586 or go to www.hamcharitablefoundation.org.

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This year, what was added was a prayer for the doctors, nurses, primary care providers and emergency responders on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year, what was subtracted was most noticeable in Naples. There was no parade. There was no marching band.

There was no wreath placed in Long Lake.

Since 1946, the Legion has been putting a wreath in Long Lake. Taking the wreath down to the town dock might have caused more than 10 people to congregate there, Merrill said.

He said the people who volunteer for the ceremony every year did not have to be asked twice. They showed up.

“We’ve done it just for our veterans — those who’ve passed away. We done our service for that and that was it,” he said.

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CLASS OF 2020 at Fryeburg Academy had their moment in the sun on Thursday, May 28 as they rode along Main Street as part of a Senior Parade.

Pictured top clockwise Hannah Moore, Abbie Vaughn, Kade Johnson, Head of School Erin Mayo and Class President Kate Flynn.

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2020 Senior Award recipients

FRYEBURG — The following Senior Awards were presented to Fryeburg Academy 2020 graduates this year during an online Senior Awards Ceremony held on Thursday, May 21: Denmark Lions Club Scholarships — These scholarships are awarded to the following three Denmark graduating seniors who are going on to an advanced educational institution: Ethan Burk, Abigail Hewes and Jack Watson.

Clark McDermith Service Award — This award is presented to two graduating seniors who are residents of Denmark, in good academic standing and have a documented history of public service to their community: Ethan Burk and Abigail Hewes.

Fryeburg Area Rotary Club Scholarship — The local Rotary Club presents an annual scholarship to Fryeburg Academy seniors who have exemplified the Rotary Club motto “Service Above Self”: Lillian Nylan, Katherine Trumbull, Ethan Burk, Abigail Hewes, Sonia Leone, Patrick Malia, Kaylee Emery and Audra Hamlin.

The Fryeburg Academy Alumni Association Awards — Awarded each year to graduating seniors who have demonstrated commitment and service to the school and community: Jack Campbell, Kaylee Emery, Kate Flynn, Sonia Leone, AJ Leach, Patrick Malia and Kate Urquhart.

Raider Pride Booster Club Awards — Presented to these six graduating seniors who plan to further their education: Kaylee Emery, Katherine Trumbull, Sonia Leone, Abigail Hewes, Calvin Southwick and Audra Hamlin.

Poland Spring Good Science Scholarships — Given to members of the graduating class from the SAD 72 school district who have demonstrated an ongo-

ing classroom and/or extracurricular knowledge of and interest in life science, physical science, earth science, engineering or environmental science or policy, or similar field; and who will likely pursue a degree or career in these fields: Kaylee Emery, Audra Hamlin and Kaia Staples.

Fryeburg Academy Teachers Association Awards — Presented to deserving graduating seniors, chosen by the Fryeburg Academy Teachers Association: Madeline Darling, Sydney Franks, Audra Hamlin and Abbie Vaughan.

Lucas Spencer Passion Fund — This fund has been established in loving memory of Luke Spencer, Fryeburg Academy Class of 2015, by his parents. Luke was a young man of uncommon determination. He had many enthusiasms but found his passion and purpose in the gym, personal training and powerlifting, achieving state champion status in 2014. The Lucas Spencer Passion Fund pro-

vides Fryeburg Academy students with financial assistance to enable their development in an area of highly significant personal interest: Abbie Vaughan and Elijah Howe.

Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation Scholarships — Presented to deserving graduating seniors who are Mt. Washington Valley, Fryeburg and Bridgton residents, to assist in furthering their education beyond high school: Sophie Kummer, Elijah Howe, Samantha Crooks, Kyle Mercier, Purlin Twigg-Smith and Dan Walsh.

The Drama Awards — Given to deserving students who have excelled in the theatre classroom, as well as on stage and/or behind the scenes, by increasing his or her level of challenge throughout their four years: Abbie Vaughan and Grayson Smith.

The Charles G. Rutter Industrial Arts Award — Established by the late Mrs. Elroy O. LaCasce in memory of her uncle, is given this year to two members of the gradu-

ating class who have done the best work in industrial arts: AJ Leach and Kade Johnson.

Barbara Douglass Intercultural Ambassador Award — Presented by the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Department to two graduating seniors who best represent their home country by serving as teachers and examples, and who reach out to take advantage of the opportunities to learn about all the cultures represented in the Fryeburg Academy community: Kathy Yang and Arvin Ma. Paul “Skip” McBride Memorial Award — This scholarship is given in memory of “Skip” McBride to the graduating boy and girl who best exemplify “Skip’s” competitiveness, zeal and enthusiasm in athletics: Jack Campbell and Madi McIntyre.

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From Bridgton Police blotter 4:37 p.m. A wallet was found at a local car wash’s vacuum station.

5:19 p.m. Attempt to locate vehicle speeding up and tailgating on Portland Road, near the state garage.

Wednesday, May 27 2:42 p.m. Traffic detail on Highland Road near the golf course.

4:02 p.m. Community policing detail at Highland Lake Beach.

6:35 p.m. Welfare check (person not answering/returning calls, possibly “depressed and drinking”) at Main Street apartment.

7:21 p.m. Attempt to locate white Porsche SUV with outof-state plates that passed a line of traffic on Portland Road and reportedly nearly caused a head-on crash.

7:34 p.m. Wallet found in Waterford, and turned in to police.

8:45 p.m. A caller reported her “ex” took her boat from a marina without permission.

9:01 p.m. Attempt to locate two red cars racing on Dump Road.

11:35 p.m. Suspicious person/circumstance report at Depot Street skate park.

Thursday, May 28 9:56 a.m. Credit card fraud complaint filed.

1:41 p.m. Harassment complaint (“aggressive” and “confrontational” behavior) at Sawyer Circle apartment.

2:30 p.m. A motorist swerved to avoid another vehicle, and struck a guardrail at the intersection of North High Street and Thompson Road.

7:41 p.m. Speeding complaint (black sedan) on Kansas Road.

8:20 p.m. Responding to a report for erratic operation (“all over the road” and “almost went into a ditch multiple times”) on Fogg Road in Harrison, police stopped the vehicle, charged the driver with operating after suspension, and had the vehicle towed.

8:39 p.m. GMC Sierra/deer collision on Portland Road.

Friday, May 29 4:18 p.m. Officers assisted a deputy to restrain an uncooperative subject at the hospital.

9:22 a.m. Receiving a report of suspicious individuals on Kansas Road, police checked the area but failed to locate.

3:31 p.m. A Camaro, parked in a driveway off South Bridgton Road, was struck sometime Thursday or Friday by an unidentified person.

4:27 p.m. Traffic detail on Kansas Road.

5:48 p.m. Responding to a report of erratic operation, police located the vehicle at Sandy Creek and South High Street, and stopped the red Kia Forte. The operator “showed indicators of cannabis impairment” and failed a field sobriety test.

Saturday, May 30 1:29 a.m. Noise complaint (kids being loud) on Main Street.

10:34 a.m. Caller sought information on how to obtain a protection from abuse order.

10:55 a.m. Responded to a report of a disorderly subject at the hospital emergency department; staff asked that the man be removed.

2 p.m. Concerns raised about tree removal on Highland Road.

10:49 p.m. Suspicious person at Woods Pond Beach.

Sunday, May 31 1:31 a.m. Disturbance at Main Street location.

2:42 a.m. “Intoxicated” male refused to leave Main Street store.

6:14 a.m. Noise complaint (construction equipment) on Kansas Road.

1:29 p.m. Fraudulent unemployment claim made using local resident’s personal information.

1:40 p.m. Welfare check of homeless female staying near an emergency exit at Bridgton Public Library.

Pastor of local church contacted to assist.

8:56 p.m. Police were sent to the Bridgton/Sebago town line on Route 107 where a man was walking naked.

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Planning Board (Continued from Page 3A) have faith in the DEP, but this is Bridgton property we’re talking about. We have a planning board. We have an ordinance directed by the board. I believe in local control, and we want the town to be able to initiate activity if necessary.”

Under the site plan’s financial guarantee, planners decided to require the single bond between DEP and the firm. The final stamp of approval will be made at the first Planning Board meeting in July.

• Because four abutters were not notified, planners ruled a proposal by Terry Swett to create an “events area” at his Brown Mill Farm incomplete.

“It was my own negligence,” Swett told planners. “I don’t do this very often.”

Swett planned to meet with Code Officer Brenda Day this week to be sure all pertinent parties are notified by today (Thursday) so planners could put the proposal on their next agenda.

Discussion included: parking (it will be in a field area); Fire Chief Tom Harriman put capacity at 74; an electric sound system will be used (“the acoustics are wonderful in there,” Swett said); guests will use a bathroom in the home (it has a 1,500 gallon septic tank), while events with bigger crowds will access a porta-potty; ballisters will be needed on an inside stairway.

“It’s a very optimistic plan,” Miller said.

“We like optimism,” Swett responded.

• Planners Ken Gibbs and Dee Miller, working with Community Development Director Linda LaCroix, have developed an information package to explain the town referendum questions that will appear on the July 14 ballot.

The guide explains what a “yes” and “no” vote means.

LaCroix plans create a power-point and post it on the town’s website.

Planner Paul Tworog suggested a few changes be made so that “phrasing be consistent.” LaCroix said the final draft will be reviewed by the town’s attorney.

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(Continued from Page 3A) 4:36 p.m. Sgt. Jones and Officer Muise were sent to Highland Lake Beach for a possible violation of a protection order between two female juveniles.

8:53 p.m. Speeding complaint on Kansas Road involving a black pickup truck.

9:26 p.m. Vehicle struck a black bear on North Bridgton Road.

9:54 p.m. County and Bridgton police responded to an assault on Oak Shore Road in Harrison. A subject was transported by United Ambulance to Bridgton Hospital.

10:19 p.m. Police attempted to locate a gold Trailblazer headed to Bridgton from Fryeburg. Two subjects had been involved in a dispute.

Police located the vehicle at a North High Street location at 12:22 a.m.

Saturday, May 23 8:51 a.m. Citizen requested to speak with an officer regarding “strange phone calls” received. Someone claimed she had struck their car and broke the vehicle’s taillights.

9:35 a.m. Caller reported that her house in Bridgton was illegally listed on Craig’s List as a rental.

10:16 a.m. Police were asked to check and confirm that an individual was not present prior to a state Department of Health and Human Services worker interviewing a child on North High Street. The child was later taken into state custody.

2:09 p.m. Wellbeing check on Kansas Road.

8:46 p.m. Noise complaint (loud party) on Knights Hill Road. Officer Regis responded, and “observed a small family gathering around a campfire.”

9:51 p.m. Attempt to locate silver Chevy truck “all over the road” on Portland Road.

Sunday, May 24 11:14 a.m. Employee issue at a Main Street store.

2:06 p.m. Caller (from Massachusetts) wanted to know if he could come to Bridgton to visit his mother.

6:59 p.m. Subject requested police help to retrieve a phone from his “ex.”

7:16 p.m. Domestic situation at a North High Street location; Officers Smolinsky, Muise, McCloud and Sgt. Reese responded.

8:52 p.m. Caller reporting hearing female crying in the woods off Church Street; Officer McCloud and Sgt. Reese responded.

Monday, May 25 10:42 a.m. Police were asked to check the wellbeing of a subject, who had not been seen for two months. The Main Street apartment tenant was supposed to move out the previous Thursday. Subject located and a family member responded to assist police.

11:27 a.m. A motorist asked police to speak with the “Secure our Borders” protester, who was dressed in Colonial regalia, standing on the Harrison Road traffic island about pointing a nonfiring musket at people when they travel by.

1:02 p.m. Police were asked to help locate a red Jeep Wrangler involved in a crash in the Dawes Hill Road area in Harrison.

Tuesday, May 26 9:46 a.m. Assist to fire department on North High Street for a possible structure fire (air-conditioning unit in wall on fire).

12:08 p.m. Fire and police responded to a fire on Highland Road (fire coming from a soffit).

12:08 p.m. Unemployment fraud incident reported; police sent information to the Maine Department of Labor.

12:44 p.m. Citizen dispute involving trash being dumped onto property.

2:09 p.m. Receiving information from a third party, a caller asked police to verify if a family member had passed away due to an overdose.

2:52 p.m. A local resident informed police that she received unemployment paperwork from the Department of Labor which she did not file.

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admiration of three generations of students. This award is given in his memory by his family, to that senior who has demonstrated scholastic excellence, particularly in the sciences: Vy Nguyen.

Andrew B. Welch Life Science Award — Given in the name of Mr. Welch who served in the field of teaching science and agriculture for 46 years, this award is presented to the graduating senior who shows a preference for the field of life sciences and who will continue to follow this same interest into his or her career: Kaylee Emery.

The Fryeburg Academy Spanish Award — Awarded to a student of Spanish in the graduating class who has demonstrated interest and ability in Spanish, contributed positively as a member of the Academy community, and plans to continue the study of a modern foreign language: Merys Carty.

Elizabeth W. Tinker Prize — Awarded for outstanding achievement in French: Alexa Lively.

The Frank Petillo Memorial Excellence in Arts Award — This award is presented in memory of Frank A. Petillo, director of music at Fryeburg Academy for 26 years, to a graduating senior who has excelled in an area of the arts and who plans to continue that interest after graduation. Mr. Petillo was legendary in his dedication to music and inspired his students to strive for perfection: Ethan Reinbach.

Fryeburg Academy Soccer Award — Presented to the boy who exemplified “the spirit of Fryeburg Academy” while playing soccer: Caden Daigle.

Joseph R. Austin Football Award — Presented to the football player who best exemplifies the standards emphasized by Joseph R. Austin during his 22-year career as coach and teacher — namely, a solid school citizen who has shown good team spirit and leadership and who excels all others in the attributes of character, desire and courage: Calvin Southwick.

Eldon W. Heartz Track Award — For many years, Mr. Heartz was Director of Physical Education and Athletic Director at Fryeburg Academy, as well as coach of cross-country. This award is presented to a girl who excels in track, and whose skills and perseverance best exemplify the philosophy and enthusiasm of Heine Heartz: Jennifer L’Hommedieu.

George Haley Prize — For excellent work in biology: Gwen Boros.

The Class of 1950 Award — This award is presented annually to a graduating Fryeburg Academy senior who will be attending an institution of higher learning. The recipient is selected by the faculty on the basis of academic achievement, character, and exemplary service to the school community: Alanceiah Waiters.

John Fordyce Prize — This prize is given in memory of John S. Fordyce, Class of 1969, to a “boarding boy” who, through the same kind of determination and perseverance of John, has shown significant improvement in academics as well as demonstrating progress in the development of athletic skills: Charlie Stokes.

The Angel “Tony” Torres Book Award — This award is given annually in memory of Tony Torres, Class of 1996, by his loving family to a deserving member of the senior class who will attend a two or four-year vocational institution: Danielle Tait.

Brian (BJ) Day Award — This award is given to a deserving graduating senior in memory of BJ Day, graduate of the Class of 2004, by his family: David Cottrell.

Knights of Pythias Award — The Pequawket Lodge has funded a scholarship for a deserving male student who has been accepted for post-secondary education in a vocational course: Dawson Jones.

Tyler/Grandmaison MELMAC Scholarship — This award, given by the MELMAC Education Foundation, is provided to a student who has made a difference in the lives of others and that of his or her community: a solid school citizen involved in extracurricular activities who has exhibited a commitment to public service, with the potential to make a difference in the world: Dory Brosnan.

The John Freeman Memorial Award — This award is given in loving memory of John by his wife, Robbyn; children, John ’03, Robert ’07 and Aimee ’10; along with family members and friends, to commemorate John’s service to school and community, and his love for and commitment to young people.

This award is given annually to a graduating senior who is continuing his or her education beyond high school: Grayson Smith.

The Bill Sayles Award — The Bill Sayles Award was established in loving memory by his wife Mary, his brother Fred, and their families. This award is given annually to a Lovell student who is enrolling in a four-year college, has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to gaining knowledge and learning, and has demonstrated a commitment to his or her community and to improving the lives of others as Bill did: Haley Harrison.

Erickson Award — This award is given in memory of William Erickson, Class of 1937. Erickson was a student, a gentleman, and a fine athlete. He enlisted early in the Army Air Force and was killed over Europe, Nov. 9, 1942. This award is SENIOR AWARDS, Page 12A

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respect, tolerance, and cooperation on and off the field: Abigail Hewes.

The Stella N. and Lawrence M. Gray Award — This scholarship for post-secondary vocational education is awarded each year to a member of the graduating class: Elijah Howe.

Elizabeth W. Tinker Prize — Awarded for outstanding achievement in business: Purlin Twigg-Smith.

The Rachel M. Osgood Scholarship — This scholarship is given in loving memory of Rachel M. Osgood, daughter of Timothy and Gretchen Osgood, sister of Jacob, Joshua, Lucas and Heidi Osgood, to a graduating senior pursuing a career in the medical field. The recipient of this award will possess attributes similar to Rachel’s. Rachel was an energetic, fun-loving little girl who had the natural ability to help others smile and “feel better.” Through this scholarship, we honor Rachel’s love for helping others by assisting a Fryeburg Academy graduate fulfill their dreams in the medical field, further making a difference in the lives of others. Awarded to a senior accepted at an accredited post-secondary institution and planning to major in a health-related field: Madi McIntyre.

Dorothy P. Ingraham Award — Is awarded each year at graduation to a deserving student in business courses for furtherance of his or her education: Abigail Winterbottom.

Senior Esprit de Corps Award — To the graduating boy or girl who has, during senior year, best exemplified the spirit of the Academy by enthusiasm for the school, diligence in study, and genuine respect for his or her fellow students: Artem Laptiev.

Frank W. Shaw Post #137 American Legion Award — Awarded to a student pursuing an education in Environmental Science or related fields such as Forestry, Biology, Botany, Environmental Education or Environmental Science: Audra Hamlin.

The Richard Denney Scholarship — This scholarship is given annually to a deserving senior for continuing education.

The chosen student best exemplifies the qualities of Richard Denney, longtime golf coach and Assistant Athletic Director.

This student has earned the respect of his or her peers and has contributed to the well-being of Fryeburg Academy through integrity, sense of humor, and loyalty to the institution: Jack Watson.

Robert S. Crabtree Service Award — This award is given in recognition of unselfish leadership and service to his or her fellows: Kate Flynn.

Fryeburg Lions Club Scholarship — Presented to deserving students from the geographical area served by the club: Sonia Leone.

Settlers’ Green Outlet Village Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to a deserving graduate to assist in furthering his or her education beyond high school, in recognition of an exemplary work ethic along with academic achievement: Lillian Nylan.

Dean’s Cup — Given to a boarding student for his or her all around contribution to the spirit and philosophy of Fryeburg Academy: Arvin Ma. Ralph M. Larrabee Award — By virtue of his high standards, good humor, and dedication as a teacher here at the Academy, Mr. Larrabee won the respect and 1T23

(Continued from Page 4A) Class of 1957 and the U.S. Naval Academy. The Graustein Award is given to a senior boy and girl, by vote of the Academy coaching staff, who best exemplify the characteristics of courteous conduct, good sportsmanship, dedication to athletic pursuits, and an uncompromising loyalty to Fryeburg Academy: Kaylee Emery and Calvin Southwick.

Harry G. True Basketball Awards — Given annually by friends and former players of Harry G. True, to honor his more than 30 years of dedication to boys’ and girls’ basketball in the State of Maine. During his years of coaching, Mr. True stressed the importance of fundamentals, sportsmanship, and enthusiasm for the sport. This award is presented to members of this year’s boys’ and girls’ teams who best exemplify these qualities: Merys Carty and Calvin Southwick.

Western Maine Conference Citizenship Award — Awarded to the senior girl and boy who have made outstanding contributions to their school in the areas of academics, athletics, leadership, extracurricular, consideration of others and attitude: Merys Carty and Jack Campbell.

The Coaches Awards — The Fryeburg Raiders Booster Club honors the senior boy and senior girl who, as outstanding athletes during the year, have best demonstrated superior qualities of sportsmanship, loyalty, team play, zeal and skill, and who have carried out that same spirit into the classroom and all other activities at the Academy with which they have been associated: Merys Carty and Elijah Howe.

16th Masonic District Award — This award recognizes students for their hard work, dedication and ambition: Martha Burt and Jennifer L’Hommedieu.

Philip G. Andrews Family Award — The Philip G. Andrews Family Award is presented to a graduating senior boy and girl who intend to further their education at an institute of higher learning. The award recognizes students who show good character and exhibit school citizenship and genuine concern for others: Abbie Vaughan and Arvin Ma. LaCasce Awards — These awards commemorate the dedicated service of Mr. and Mrs. Elroy O. LaCasce, who for 33 years guided the Academy through its educational paths, and who won the respect and affection of generations of students throughout those years: Audra Hamlin and Alexis Parker.

Constance Warren and Henry Warren Andrews Award — Presented to young people from Stoneham seeking a college education, or at least two years of post-high school technical education, with preference to be given to those who are likely to choose either school or college teaching as their life work: Audra Hamlin and Dawson Jones.

Mountain Garden Club Alice T. Madden Scholarship — Awarded to two graduating seniors who plan to pursue a post-secondary education in a plant science discipline: Audra Hamlin and Sonia Leone.

Chatham Historical Society Award — Given to graduating seniors who are residents of Chatham, who have successfully participated in the Chatham Historical Society’s archival essay project: Caden Daigle and Matt Gunther.

James Hadlock ’62 Memorial Scholarship — Given by the Lake Kezar Country Club, to two well-rounded students who have been involved in extracurricular activities and have represented Fryeburg Academy with class, respect and pride: Jack Watson and Fitzie Fitzgerald.

Boyle Fund Awards — Presented to two graduating students who are interested in culinary arts or in the field of nutrition: Julianna Stanton and Caleb Bertrand.

Nancy Brooks Heath Nursing Award — This award is given in loving memory of Nancy Brooks Heath, Class of 1964, by her family. This year this award is given to two deserving graduating seniors who are pursuing a career in nursing and who exemplifies outstanding character and demonstrates the fine qualities inherent in Nancy. This award is presented to: Ryan Duffy and Alexa Lively.

Residential Honors — Fryeburg Academy would like to recognize the following students, members of the Residential Honors program, who are academically motivated, highachieving, and who actively contribute to the school community and are exemplary citizens in the school’s residential program: Arvin Ma and Vy Nguyen.

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Opinion & Comment

June 4, 2020 The Bridgton News, Page 7A

Tree Talk Guest Column

by Robert Fogg

The Importance of Workman’s Comp Insurance

By Robert Fogg Tree work can be dangerous work. When cutting a tree near a building (or anywhere for that matter), the list of things that can go wrong is endless.

If you need tree work done near your home, and you are not trained to do it yourself, you should consider hiring a competent, professional and licensed tree service provider to do the work. But, when you do, be careful not to open yourself up to any liability for injured workers by hiring an uninsured tree service provider.

Some tree service providers advertise “Fully Insured” but do not carry Workman’s Compensation Insurance (Workman’s Comp). If a worker is injured (or worse) on your property, he/she (or their family) is likely to seek compensation from you. To be sure that your tree service provider is covered by Workman’s Comp, ask them to have their insurance company issue you a “Certificate of Insurance” that includes Workman’s Comp. Once you have the certificate, straight from the insurance company, if the tree company or individual cancels their insurance, you will be notified.

Allowing any tree service provider to work on your property without proper insurance could put your assets at risk.

Workman’s Compensation is very expensive, so some tree service providers try to cut costs by not carrying it. If a company has no employees, they are not required by law to carry Workman’s Comp, but the fact remains that if a worker gets hurt (or worse) on your property, without any means to pay his/her medical bills and/or lost wages, he/she may seek compensation from you.

So, again, even though Workman’s Comp will add to the price of the job, it’s worth paying a little more for the protection it provides.

If you decide to tackle those trees yourself, double-check your health and disability insurance and then, be careful!

Robert Fogg is general manager of Naples-based Q-Team Tree Service and is a licensed arborist. You can contact him at 693-3831 or at www.Q-Team.com

Medicare Nugget: Part B covers testing

By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Counselor Most seniors have Medicare Part B insurance. At this time of danger and uncertainty due to the pandemic, it is comforting to know that Part B covers a test to see if you have COVID-19. You pay nothing for this test, which is done to help your doctor diagnose or rule out infection from the new virus. In some circumstances, a home health nurse, laboratory technician, or an appropriatelytrained medical assistant may give you this test in your home.

• Medicare covers these tests at different locations, including some “parking lot” test sites.

• Medicare also covers COVID-19 antibody tests.

Need help? Get some unbiased advice by calling 1-800-427-7411.

Letters Thank you Rotary

To The Editor: Just a note of thanks for the wonderful take-out dinner for the public the Rotary Club teamed up with the Bridgton Community Center in May. It was all free and from the heart.

It is wonderful to have such caring people, who ask for nothing but step forward to raise our spirits. They truly step up to the plate.

We thank you people from the bottom of our hearts.

Sue Parent Bridgton

Community health concern

To The Editor: I am contacting you regarding a piece that I saw in the news over the Memorial Day weekend. In the piece, the owner/operator of the Songo River Queen and a representative from the Chamber of Commerce were interviewed. The message, as I understood it, was that businesses in this area were working to put together a letter to the governor expressing opposition to the 14-day quarantine.

The 14-day quarantine is not unique to Maine. Many states have enacted the same and even more stringent precautions. For example,

Colorado has taken even bolder steps to protect their population. In Colorado, even in smaller towns like Durango, the message is clear that they want people to virtually visit until it is safe for people to physically visit. They have developed fun advertisements using humor, but clearly messaging that they want visitors, just not now and to please stay home and out of Colorado.

All across the country small businesses have been granted federal payroll protection, which they will not have to pay back. Under that grant, small business owners can pay themselves a wage, as well as their employees.

I understand that the season for many of these businesses is short. The risk of not having people quarantine is potential spread of COVID-19. This is not the flu. It spreads faster and more easily and kills people at a faster rate. I have been a nurse for many years and have worked in private, as well as public sector roles including infectious disease.

I am asking you to understand that until there is a vaccine or minimally better testing (antibody tests with more reliable results) and a treatment, quarantine is the only tool to protect our community members. A day will come to open more to people from other states with whom we share this beautiful area. That day is not here yet.

Maybe people could step back and let those charged with the communities wellbeing in terms of public health do their work to

NICE FIND — Brian Merrill came across these two white lady slippers when he was out for a walk with his dog, Amos. Mother Nature provides us with all kinds of beauty. (Photo courtesy Brian Merrill)

The case for anthropocentrism

By Frank Daggett Guest Columnist One thing is clear: The next nationwide election will not be about the environment.

Top issues will include public health, the economy, and racism. There’ll be a few strident voices for the environment, and a few voters may choose for or against a candidate’s environmental policies. But the public discourse over care for the earth and its plants and animals won’t be advanced. For realistic, albeit disappointed, environmentalists, this may be a time to take stock of where the environmental movement has failed to energize the vast majority of people. Environmental issues, after all, are at their center, about people.

The cry against anthropocentrism has failed. It’s widely seen as misanthropism. Look at the issues that will take the top headlines, and they’re all anthropocentric, humancentered. Realistic, and effective, environmentalists recognize this. Michael Fay, who once walked across Africa, and later flew a meandering path over much of the continent at 300 feet in a Cessna to document its quickly-changing natural treasures, said “The human capacity to manage land is great, and the capacity for destruction even greater.” A manifestation of the Great Asymmetry coined by Stephen Jay Gould in 1998, our ability to create is outsized by our ability to destroy. We humans aren’t alone in that — other species can wreak widespread and lasting destruction, without building a single thing. Things that aren’t alive —

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hurricanes, tornados, tsunamis, and viruses — also have great capacity for destruction, and none of these survives or leaves any lasting monument other than destruction. But of all the forces that shape the environment, only one has the capacity to manage.

For too long ineffective, amateur ecologists have tried to protect the natural world by setting us apart from it, rather than recognizing our unique place within it. Professional ecologists have made much progress, on the other hand, by recognizing the role of people, their capacity for good or bad with respect to their environment and involving local human communities in conservation planning. They’ve successfully, and not without great patience, negotiated false “trees vs. jobs” dichotomies in many places all over the world, including here in Maine. In every case, it’s ANTHROPOCENTRISM, Page 8A

The governor shouldn’t be acting alone

Maine citizens are becoming increasingly divided. It didn’t have to be this way. What started out as a unified effort to stay at home and practice social distancing in order to “bend the curve” has turned into alternate realities. One reality includes people who have income and/or savings and the ability to stay or work from home. This group is generally okay with staying at home longer, even if it means foregoing the revenues generated during Maine’s tourist season. It is heavily influenced by the media’s singular focus on how the prosperous lives we were increasingly enjoying will never return. We are being told to worry about a second wave before we are done worrying with the first.

Another reality is populated by people who have lost their jobs, have no income or savings, and in many cases are now dealing with depression, suicide, domestic abuse, addiction and a whole host of problems created by months of staying at home.

This group desperately needs a responsible return to normal before it is too late and lives are destroyed and/or lost. It also includes small business owners, whose business and the jobs they provided will be ruined if the current situation continues.

Enter Governor Mills. At first, everyone was supportive of her efforts to prepare for a worst-case scenario. Thankfully, it never came. get us to a time when we can safely invite everyone back. This is a time to come together for the benefit of all. If you have shelter and food and have not lost a loved one to this infection or do not have loved ones risking their lives everyday to care for infected people, practicing gratitude is an option. It sure feels better than anger. I mean this with all due respect. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.

Rachel Allen Naples

Viruses bookend life

To The Editor: As I approach my 77th birthday, it’s a good time to reflect on my place in our current viral pandemic. It occurred to me that my life seems destined to be bookended by two terrible viruses — polio and COVID-19.

In the spring of 1950, when I was six, I contracted the polio virus during our last great epidemic before the Salk vaccine was developed.

Wave after wave of infection swept across the United States during the first half of the 20th century — sicken-

ing, paralyzing and killing large numbers of Americans.

Unlike today’s pandemic, little kids were hit hardest.

That’s why it was called “Infantile paralysis.” Adults weren’t spared, however.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt fell ill at age 39, losing use of his legs for the remainder of his life.

My case was less severe.

I was hospitalized for two weeks, then recuperated at home for two months, missing nearly half a year of school. I walked dragging my left leg for about 18 months.

I was in my 40s before I was willing to talk about that part of my life at all. Those were painful memories that I didn’t wish to revisit.

As I reflect on the virus that nearly paralyzed me at the beginning of my life and compare it to COVID-19, which just arrived near the end of it, there are similarities and stark differences.

In 2020, it’s tragic that we aren’t being led by people who care about public health.

All that matters in Trumpland is getting re-elected. Science, medicine, preventing deaths, running the country — all of that is being selfishly shoved aside.

As I write on Memorial Day, about 100,000 Americans have died from this virus, nearly as many

From the House

by Nathan Wadsworth Maine State Representative Maine people responded and did a good job. We learned about how to safely manage the risk.

Unfortunately, Maine is ranked number one in terms of the “economic” threat posed by COVID-19. That is now painfully obvious, as longtime small businesses are closing forever in every Maine community.

When Governor Mills announced that she was starting a reopening plan that can last up to four months, public sentiment started to dramatically shift. We have had rally, car and small business protests springing up all across Maine. People are increasingly understanding that the current response to COVID-19 is far worse than the health threat it poses.

ACTING ALONE, Page 11A

REFLECTIVE MOMENT — This past Saturday, as the sun sets behind Bear Pond in Waterford, everything is quiet except the buzz of mosquitoes. (De Busk Photo) as died in the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Spanish-American War, Korean War, Persian Gulf, Afghanistan and Iraq

Wars combined. All of those together cost us 103,338 lives. So, in the face of such horror, our Great Esteemed LETTERS, Page 8A

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(Continued from Page 7A) Leader spent this past weekend playing golf and firing insulting, degrading tweets at his perceived “enemies.”

While ordinary Americans died, Prince Trumpero summoned his rich cronies to his private club for a little bit of “relaxation.” Way to go, Donnie!

God bless America!

And yeah, we know.

You’re being treated “very unfairly.”

Rev. Robert Plaisted Bath and formerly Bridgton

Extreme measures needed

To The Editor: In recent decades, America has been moving inexorably toward an economic disaster of seismic proportions.

We are currently saddled with a national debt north of $23 trillion and increas-

ing exponentially to the tune of an additional trillion-plus dollars per year, and that was before the COVID-19 disaster had decimated the entire civilized world.

Our nation’s economy is presently in shambles with no immediate relief in sight.

At least, it will be years — if ever — before the country can return to some sense of normalcy.

Millions of jobs have disappeared, many of them will probably never return. Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and a large percentage of them are likely gone forever.

I believe that most Americans would agree that we have to take extreme measures to prevent a financial cataclysm that will rock America to its very foundation.

If we don’t soon gain some sense of financial responsibility, everything that previous generations sacrificed so much blood and treasure for could be gone in a heartbeat.

What a legacy that would be to leave our children and grandchildren.

The present state of political discourse is so poison-

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— Notice of a Public Hearing —

SPECIAL AMUSEMENT PERMIT The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 to accept oral and written comments on a Special Amusement Permit Application from Tarry-A-While Resort for live music and entertainment.

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TOWN OF NAPLES Public Hearing June 8, 2020 The Naples Select Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 7:00 PM in the Town Gymnasium to review applications for a Liquor License and an Entertainment Permit for the property found on Tax Map U02, Lot 004, located at 852 Roosevelt Trail (known as Rick’s Café).

The public is welcome to participate. Adequate space for physical distancing will be available. Masks are strongly recommended.

You may also send signed, written comments no later than June 8, 2020 at 12:00 noon to: Paula Miller, P.O. Box 1757, Naples, ME 04055; E-mail: pmiller@townofnaples.or

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Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board will hold a meeting on June 16, 2020 at 7:00 pm at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: 1. A sketch plan for a Change of Use submitted by Wendy Aronsson for Property found on Tax Map U26, Lot 5 previously known as the Naples Golf Course Back 9 for a proposed outdoor flea market.

2. An application for a Final Major Site Plan Review submitted by Soltage, LLC for Property found on Tax Map U04, Lot 2 known as 86 Casco Road for a proposed ground-mount solar photovoltaic development.

3. An application for a Final Major Site Plan Review submitted by ISM Solar Development for property found on Tax Map R12, Lot 41 located at 30 River Road for a proposed solar array.

Plans may be viewed under the Planning Board section of the Town Website or during office hours. Public welcome.

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The case for anthropocentrism

(Continued from Page 7A) required many hours of listening to people with diverse and often initially conflicting interests and finding common ground and compromise that takes care of human interests as well as those of the plants and animals.

The view that we are not in control of nature may be an appropriate expression of humility, but it’s not a philosophy for getting things done on a planet dominated by humans.

We are the only species that with the self-awareness and consciousness of our special status and our own ability to shape the natural world — into which we must be integrated. Seventy years ago, Aldo Leopold proposed a “land ethic” summarized as “A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic ous that little of consequence can be accomplished because a majority of politicians are only interested in the next election and how it can benefit them and their party in their quest to gain more power and hold it over those in the opposing party, the hell with the damage done to America and its people.

Trillions have already been spent to help ease the suffering of millions of our fellow citizens, many who are on the verge of losing everything they have worked so hard for.

We all accept that this terrible tragedy that has befallen us is going to inflict a toll on us that in all likelihood will far exceed the staggering costs of WWII. We all pray that the death toll will not come anywhere near the total that occurred during the awful conflict.

As they do in most calamities that befall the country, Democrats have loaded spending measures that are necessary to reduce the suffering of Americans with a wish list of extraneous spending totally unrelated to the Covid-19 crisis so that they can reward their legions of big donors and special interest groups so that they can retain their taxpayer-funded lavish and disgraceful lifestyles.

If Democrats capture the presidency, Senate and the House in the 2020 election — as now seems likely — we can pretty much kiss America good-bye.

Millennials and Generation Z have swallowed hook line and sinker the Democrats’ promise that most everything should be free and that nobody should be held responsible for anything.

Little do these radical young bomb throwers realize that when this insanity all comes crashing down, as it surely will, that they will be the ones left holding the bag while the politicians that

brought this disaster upon us will be living it up on fabulous government pensions in their gated mansions overlooking San Francisco Bay. Robert M. Howe Jr. Bridgton

Save the local character

To The Editor: Dear fellow voters, I’d like to present a little background, if I may, on the Assisted Living article prior to the town meeting vote on July 14, 2020.

An out-of-town developer has plans to build a senior living complex on North High Street in Bridgton.

One building would be a 48-bed memory care unit, and a second building would be a 60-bed assisted living unit. It is to be located about one mile from the town hall in the field on the left just before the Venezia Restaurant and Route 93 (Sweden Road). He currently has this location under contract.

However, as it turns out, this property presents a major obstacle for the developer in that, as his lawyer pointed out, this field is in the Downtown Village Neighborhood (DVN) district, and such facilities are not allowed in this district.

Therefore, to overcome this obstacle, a so-called “minor change” in the new Land Use Ordinance has to be made. Without taking into consideration the major impact this would have on this neighborhood district or on the Bridgton voters, the ordinance was, indeed, amended on behalf of the developer, to “specifically” list “Assisted Living” as an allowable use in this zone.

It is that amendment that we will be voting on at the July 14 town meeting.

I have nothing against the

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— Notice of a Virtual Public Hearing —

The Planning Board for the Town of Bridgton will hold a Virtual Public Hearing at 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, to hear public comment on a proposed Affordable Senior Housing Project at 15 Harrison Rd. located on tax map 22 lots 5 and 9.

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community.” Leopold recognized the need to dedicate some part of nature to human recreation in order to increase human appreciation and desire to protect the environment through political means. Unfortunately, the fuzzy thinking and misanthropy of much of 1960s pseudo-philosophy ignored the upshot of Sand County Almanac in favor of an ultimately unsustainable vision of a return to a fantasy of a time before time. Its legacy is divisiveness in the approach to environmental policy. Divisiveness is popular in our time, but it’s only successful as a political tool when one has a chance of gaining a majority.

Our problem is not anthropocentrism. Our problem is not understanding or appreciating our own unique human nature. developer. I have met him, and he appears to be a very energetic and congenial person. Nor do I have anything against the proposed facility, as such. I am, however, totally against the choice of location. This would result in a very large business complex being developed right in the middle of a well-established neighborhood. You can get an idea of the size by comparing the smaller existing Bella Point Assisted Living facility (formerly Hick’s Nursing Home, Bridgton Healthcare). It certainly would not blend in, nor conform to existing structures.

Let’s face it. It should be characterized as a business complex, requiring any development to automatically occur in a “mixed use” or “commercially” zone area where it is already allowed.

I think we should concentrate on protecting North High Street’s residential appearance. This is a major corridor coming in from Fryeburg and, in my opinion, projects a pleasant neighborhood approach. I hope you will consider a “NO” vote on the Assisted Living question, which would serve to benefit only the developer.

Dot Kimball Bridgton

Vote NO on Q.12

To The Editor: I would like to urge the voters of Bridgton to vote “NO” on Question 12 on the Town Warrant, which would allow for a large assisted living facility to be built on North High Street.

The construction area is just east of Route 93 and is located near family residences. Along this section of North High Street, family residences and small businesses within residences have developed. Small innstyle motels and bed and breakfasts have developed, but nothing as large as the 86 to 100-bed facility that is planned, if the amendment passes to allow it. It will be much larger than the surrounding homes and North High Street will lose its family, residential character. At night, it will be lighted similar to commercial areas.

One concern, North High Street already has dangerous traffic that makes entering and exiting driveways dif-

ficult. Pedestrians, joggers and bicyclists have difficulty safely navigating this roadway. Assisted living staff, visitors and delivery people will drive vehicles to the planned facility, adding to the danger. Although Bridgton residents have been informed that speeding traffic is an enforcement issue, little has been done consistently to make the roadway safer for those living along it for many, many years.

More traffic will make it even worse.

An additional concern, there could be an effect on Highland Lake from the development area, (involving possibly two buildings), because the lake is very close to the planned site.

A small brook drains from that area down to the lake.

Construction will be moving the soil around near this waterway. A paved parking lot, large septic system, snow removal techniques, landscaping, and landscaping chemicals could interfere with the run off that makes its way to Highland Lake.

Highland Lake is already on a watch list from the DEP, according to a recent Lakes Environmental Association publication.

Another concern is that property values could be negatively affected. An area realtor stated that the large facility will be a drastic change for the neighborhood. I believe that the Land Use Ordinance was designed to help protect property values and to direct large commercial development to the appropriate parts of town, where they are allowed. The assisted living facility is already allowed in four other districts in town, the cost to the developer may be higher in these districts. However, that is often the case in an area that allows large facilities to be built and should be expected. North High Street is not an appropriate location, in my view.

The developer is already promoting the facility online, expecting the voting to support his plans.

Please vote “NO.” Where are local families supposed to live if developers can force a change in the zoning whenever they want? (I believe that the warrant item is labeled Question 12 and will remain this way for the voting.) Thank you.

Mary P. Shorey Bridgton

This week’s puzzle theme:

Outdoor Fun

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24. a.k.a toes 25. *Banned lawn darts 26. Type of rotation 27. “The Hobbit” hobbit 29. *Played with a driver 31. Bye in Palermo 32. Lacked, for short 33. The oldest Goldberg sibling 34. *Skier’s turf 36. Snail-like 38. *Volleyball turf

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62. Marine eagle 63. Augments

64. Pastrami partner 66. *”You’re it!” game

Solutions on Page 12A

June 4, 2020 The Bridgton News, Page 9A Please Check the Town Website (www.bridgtonmaine.org) For Meeting Cancellation Notices.

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1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Public Hearing a. To hear public comment on the following questions that will be presented to the voters via referendum ballot on July 14, 2020:

Question 1. Shall the Town vote to regulate medical marijuana large-scale caregiver operations by enacting an ordinance entitled, “Amendments to Bridgton Ordinances to Allow and Regulate Certain Marijuana Establishments”?

(Note: A “Yes” vote on Question 1 will enact the ordinance entitled, “Amendments to Bridgton Ordinances to Allow and Regulate Certain Marijuana Establishments,” as applied to medical marijuana large-scale caregiver operations.

Copies of the text of the ordinance are available from the Town Clerk.)

Question 2. Shall the Town vote to allow and regulate medical marijuana caregiver retail stores in the Inner Corridor (IC) and Outer Corridor (OC) Districts by enacting an ordinance entitled, “Amendments to Bridgton Ordinances to Allow and Regulate Certain Marijuana Establishments”?

(Note: A “Yes” vote on Question 2 will enact the ordinance entitled, “Amendments to Bridgton Ordinances to Allow and Regulate Certain Marijuana Establishments,” as applied to medical marijuana caregiver retail stores. Copies of the text of the ordinance are available from the Town Clerk.)

Question 3. Shall the Town vote to allow and regulate medical marijuana manufacturing facilities in the Inner Corridor (IC) and Outer Corridor (OC) Districts by enacting an ordinance entitled, “Amendments to Bridgton Ordinances to Allow and Regulate Certain Marijuana Establishments”?

(Note: A “Yes” vote on Question 3 will enact the ordinance entitled, “Amendments to Bridgton Ordinances to Allow and Regulate Certain Marijuana Establishments,” as applied to medical marijuana manufacturing facilities. Copies of the text of the ordinance are available from the Town Clerk.)

Question 4. Shall the Town vote to allow and regulate medical marijuana testing facilities in the Inner Corridor (IC) and Outer Corridor (OC) Districts by enacting an ordinance entitled, “Amendments to Bridgton Ordinances to Allow and Regulate Certain Marijuana Establishments”?

(Note: A “Yes” vote on Question 4 will enact the ordinance entitled, “Amendments to Bridgton Ordinances to Allow and Regulate Certain Marijuana Establishments,” as applied to medical marijuana testing facilities. Copies of the text of the ordinance are available from the Town Clerk.)

Question 5. Shall the Town vote to allow and regulate adult use marijuana cultivation facilities in the Inner Corridor (IC) and Outer Corridor (OC) Districts by enacting an ordinance entitled, “Amendments to Bridgton Ordinances to Allow and Regulate Certain Marijuana Establishments”?

(Note: A “Yes” vote on Question 5 will enact the ordinance entitled “Amendments to Bridgton Ordinances to Allow and Regulate Certain Marijuana Establishments” as applied to adult use marijuana cultivation facilities. Copies of the text of the ordinance are available from the Town Clerk.)

Question 6. Shall the Town vote to allow and regulate adult use marijuana stores in the Inner Corridor (IC) and Outer Corridor (OC) Districts by enacting an ordinance entitled, “Amendments to Bridgton Ordinances to Allow and Regulate Certain Marijuana Establishments”?

(Note: A “Yes” vote on Question 6 will enact the ordinance entitled, “Amendments to Bridgton Ordinances to Allow and Regulate Certain Marijuana Establishments,” as applied to adult use marijuana stores. Copies of the text of the ordinance are available from the Town Clerk.)

Question 7. Shall the Town vote to allow and regulate adult use marijuana products manufacturing facilities in the Inner Corridor (IC) and Outer Corridor (OC) Districts by enacting an ordinance entitled, “Amendments to Bridgton Ordinances to Allow and Regulate Certain Marijuana Establishments”?

(Note: A “Yes” vote on Question 7 will enact the ordinance entitled, “Amendments to Bridgton Ordinances to Allow and Regulate Certain Marijuana Establishments,” as applied to adult use products marijuana manufacturing facilities.

Copies of the text of the ordinance are available from the Town Clerk.)

Question 8. Shall the Town vote to allow and regulate adult use marijuana testing facilities in the Inner Corridor (IC) and Outer Corridor (OC) Districts by enacting an ordinance entitled, “Amendments to Bridgton Ordinances to Allow and Regulate Certain Marijuana Establishments”?

(Note: A “Yes” vote on Question 8 will enact the ordinance entitled, “Amendments to Bridgton Ordinances to Allow and Regulate Certain Marijuana Establishments,” as applied to adult use marijuana testing facilities. Copies of the text of the ordinance are available from the Town Clerk.)

Question 9. Shall an ordinance entitled, “Housekeeping Amendments to the Bridgton Land Use Ordinance to Clarify Dimensional Requirements,” be enacted?

(Note: Copies of the text of the ordinance are available from the Town Clerk.)

Question 10. Shall an ordinance entitled, “Amendments to the Bridgton Land Use Ordinance to Exempt Subdivisions from Land Use Ordinance Requirements” as shown below, be enacted?

(Note: Deletions are shown in strikethrough form and additions are shown in underline form.)

ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS ...

Section 3. Applicability The Town of Bridgton hereby regulates the inspection, construction, alteration, height, area, ground coverage, location and use of buildings and structures, and the use of land, throughout the Town; and also hereby divides the Town into districts as defined and described herein, and shown on the Official Zoning Maps on file with the Town Clerk, which are hereby incorporated into this Ordinance. All buildings or Structures hereinafter constructed, reconstructed, altered, enlarged, or moved, and the uses of buildings and land, including the division of land (except as expressly provided in Article I, Section 3.C.2, below), shall be in conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance. No building, Structure, land, or water area shall be used for any purpose or in any manner except as provided for in this Ordinance. ...

C. This Ordinance shall govern any and all proceedings, applications for permits, or approvals required hereunder or any other Ordinances of the Town, provided, however, that this Ordinance shall not apply to: 1. Aany application for a permit which has been determined to be complete by the reviewing authority, and on which the reviewing authority has conducted a substantive review, prior to the effective date. For purposes of this section, a substantive review of an application shall consist of a review of that application to determine whether it complies with the applicable review criteria and other applicable requirements.

2. Any application for a subdivision permit. The Planning Board shall review and authorize subdivision permit applications pursuant to the Town of Bridgton Subdivision Regulations, without regard to the provisions in this Ordinance; provided, however, that the provisions of this Ordinance establishing allowed uses for each District shall apply to any structures or land uses that are located on a subdivided lot. ...

ARTICLE VI. DEFINITION ...

Minimum Lot Frontage The minimum Lot Frontage on a parcel of land. The “Minimum Lot Frontage” requirements set forth in this Ordinance shall not apply to any lot created as part of a subdivision approved by the Planning Board pursuant to the Town of Bridgton Subdivision Ordinance.

Minimum Lot Size The minimum acreage of a parcel of land. The “Minimum Lot Size” requirements set forth in this Ordinance shall not apply to any lot created as part of a subdivision approved by the Planning Board pursuant to the Town of Bridgton Subdivision Ordinance.

Question 11. Shall an ordinance entitled, “Amendments to the Bridgton Land Use Ordinance to Allow Additional Land Uses in Single-Story Structures in the DVB-I District,” as shown below, be enacted?

(Note: Deletions are shown in strikethrough form and additions are shown in underline form.)

ARTICLE II. LAND USE DISTRICTS AND USES ...

Section 2. Land Uses & Standards by District A. Downtown Village Business District I (DVB-I) ...

9. Uses ... b. Allowed uses—Upper Stories, including within the roof of any Structure where the roof is configured as a half-story (1/2 Story):. If a Structure is composed of a single story, the following uses are allowed within the Ground Story if (i) the uses are not clearly visible from any Public Lot Line and (ii) one or more of the uses allowed in Section 9.a, above, occupies a portion of the Ground Story that is most proximate to and visible from any Public Lot Line. ...

Question 12. Shall an ordinance entitled, “Amendments to the Bridgton Land Use Ordinance to Allow Assisted Living Facilities in the DVN District,” as shown below, be enacted?

(Note: Deletions are shown in strikethrough form and additions are shown in underline form.)

ARTICLE II. LAND USE DISTRICTS AND USES ...

Section 2. Land Uses & Standards by District ...

C. Downtown Village Neighborhood District (DVN) ...

9. Uses Uses shall be consistent with the Purpose set forth for this District. The following uses, and any Structures associated with such uses, are allowed in this District: a. Allowed uses: ...

Assisted Living Facility

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Section 3. Tables

A. Land Uses by District

Question 13. Shall the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $3,345,116.00 from Anticipated Revenues, the Unassigned Fund Balance, Bridgton Trust Fund and Moose Pond Trust Fund to reduce property taxes for the 2020/2021 fiscal year?

Board of Selectmen Recommend a YES vote.

Question 14. Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,105,560.00 for the cost of General Government to include Contingency and Long-Term Debt?

Board of Selectmen Recommend a YES vote.

Question 15. Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,608,315.00 for the cost of Public Safety?

Board of Selectmen Recommend a YES vote.

Question 16. Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,664,000.00 for Public Works and Capital Expenditures/Other Services?

Board of Selectmen Recommend a YES vote.

Question 17. Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $12,450.00 for the cost of annual stipends for the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board?

Board of Selectmen Recommend a YES vote.

Question 18. Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $194,387.00 for Outside Agencies?

Board of Selectmen Recommend a YES vote.

Question 19. Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $64,008.00 for Outside Services?

Board of Selectmen Recommend a YES vote.

Question 20. Shall the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $855,396.00 for County Fees and Taxes?

Board of Selectmen Recommend a YES vote.

Question 21. Shall the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $200,070.00 from the Community Development Block Grant Capital Reserve for community development projects approved by the Board of Selectmen?

Board of Selectmen Recommend a YES vote.

Question 22. Shall the Town vote to appropriate, and authorize the Board of Selectmen to expend, up to $330,000 from the Route 302 Tax Increment Development Program for the purposes of that program?

Board of Selectmen Recommend a YES vote.

Question 23. Shall the Town vote to fix the date when property taxes become due and payable with the first quarter payment being due and payable on August 15, 2020; second payment being due and payable on November 15, 2020; third payment being due and payable on February 15, 2021; fourth payment being due and payable on May 15, 2021 and that an interest rate of 6% per annum be charged on all unpaid taxes after these dates until those taxes are paid in full (36 MRS SS 505.4)?

Question 24. Shall the Town vote to set an interest rate of 2% as the rate to be paid to taxpayers who pay amounts in excess of amounts finally assessed and authorize any such interest paid or abatements granted to be charged against the annual overlay (36 MRS SS 506)?

Question 25. Shall the Town vote to fix the rate of interest on delinquent wastewater charges at 6% interest per annum?

Question 26. Shall the Town vote to authorize the Tax Collector to accept pre-payment of taxes not yet due or assessed (36 MRS SS 506)?

Question 27. Shall the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into boundary line agreements with abutting property owners to establish the boundary line of any property of the Town, including the boundary lines of the rights-of-way of roads.

Question 28. Shall the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to waive the foreclosure of a tax lien mortgage pursuant to 36 MRS SS 944 upon a finding by the Board of Selectmen that ownership of the property subject to the lien would be contrary to the Town’s best interest?

Question 29. Shall the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen, on behalf of the Town, to sell and dispose of any real estate acquired by the Town for non-payment of taxes thereon, on such terms as they deem advisable, and to execute quitclaim deeds for the property; with property to be disposed of by written policy and on terms the Board of Selectmen deem advisable, except that the Municipal Officers shall use the special sale process required by 36 MRS SS 943-C for qualifying homestead property if they choose to sell it to anyone other than the former owner(s)?

Question 30. Shall the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen, on behalf of the Town, to sell and dispose of any real estate acquired by the Town for non-payment of wastewater assessments thereon, on such terms as they deem advisable, and to execute quitclaim deeds for the property; property to be disposed of by written policy and on terms the Board of Selectmen deem advisable?

Question 31. Shall the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell Town-owned land that the Board of Selectmen has determined to be surplus, other than land acquired for non-payment of taxes or wastewater assessments, and to conduct the sale of such land by sealed bid, public auction or through an agent or multiple listing, whichever the Board of Selectmen deems to be in the best interest of the Town; and to deliver a quitclaim deed to the successful purchaser; provided that at least 30 days prior to selling, or obligating the Town to sell, such surplus land, the Town shall mail written notice to the abutters at their addresses on file with the Town, give notice on the Town’s website, post at least one notice on a social media platform used by the Town, and publish at least one notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town? The net proceeds of any sale shall be deposited into the Town’s general fund.

Question 32. Shall the Town vote to authorize the transfer of all unexpended balances to fund balance, excepting those carried forward funds, and to authorize any overdrafts that may occur in the Town operations in the 2020/2021 fiscal year to be taken from fund balance?

Question 33. Shall the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell or dispose of equipment that is no longer of any use, or is unusable?

Question 34. Shall the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen and Treasurer, on behalf of the Town, to accept gifts, real estate, and funds, including trust funds, that may be given or left to the Town?

Question 35. Shall the Town vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for and accept grants on behalf of the Town, and to expend the proceeds thereof for the purposes for which they are received, provided that the terms of the grants do not require the Town to expend other funds which have not been appropriated by the Town?

Question 36. Shall the Town vote to participate in the Cumberland County Housing and Community Development Programs of the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, including but not limited to the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and the HOME Program; to designate its population to be included in the calculation of Cumberland County’s funds by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to execute an agreement with Cumberland County to formalize the same?

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Opinion

Decoration Day celebrations

Hello neighbors!

In light of this last week’s having marked the observance of Memorial Day in Bridgton, I thought it would be only proper to give in this week’s column an account of one Memorial Day of old; that of June 4, 1875, in those days when the “late war” referred to meant the Civil War and our church congregations, and not our veteran’s groups, still led the efforts to celebrate what was then known only as “Decoration Day.” Much of these observances have sadly passed into history; where today are large gatherings of public prayer in our village cemeteries, though I must say I was hearted this year to see several noble souls out erecting flags upon the graves of our fallen sons. From what I have seen, I estimate they canvassed near to all of the veterans’ graves in town. They deserve a note of public thanks. Their efforts made me proud to live here, in a place where such things still matter. There was supposed to have been a historic commemoration, at which I was to have spoken, in the Sandy Creek district, but alas the present prohibitions on public gatherings have delayed that until the autumn at the earliest — though there was held in Harrison, as I understand, a very fine public address which I personally regret having missed the opportunity to see. Perhaps one who was in attendance can prepare an account for next week’s issue? All in all, this Memorial Day gave me much to consider. I hope it did for you as well.

“Owing to the fact that the Grand Army Post in this village has ceased to exist, and — we are sorry to confess it — that the citizens generally are reluctant to themselves assume the responsibilities and trouble incident to a fitting observance

of Decoration Day, the day was not so generally observed here as has been the case in former years. Nevertheless, though small in numbers and poor in purse, the soldier boys resolved that every comrade’s grave in town should at least be remembered with a floral offering, and accordingly, in a very quiet manner they gathered at the Village Cemetery on Sabbath afternoon and decorated the graves of the following named persons who served in the Union Army in the late war, sixteen in number, viz: Lieut. Chas. Lamson, Chas.

Lord, Thomas Derwin, Granville Libby, David Hale, Curtis Jordan, Albert Bacon, Chas. Dodge, James Burnell, Charles Riley, Dr. Lorenzo Dodge, Benj. Riley, Geo. Holmes, Dr. Geo. M. Pease, Nelson Lewis, John Doe. Upper Ridge Sunday afternoon at five o’clock, a procession was formed at the schoolhouse in the Upper Ridge District, which under the lead of ex-Comrade Ruel A. Dodge, marched to the cemetery, which was tastefully adorned with crosses, wreathes, bouquets, etc. The exercises comprised prayer by Dea. Potter, singing, addresses by Rev. J.T. Rea and Wm. G. Kimball, Esq., and the placing of Memorial offerings upon the graves of John Nelson, David Boyd and M. Hamlin. There was a large turnout of the people of both Ridges, and the ceremonies were interesting and impressive.

West Bridgton Mr. Benj. F. Milliken of this village, who for three years past, as a member of Farragut Post has taken charge of the Memorial services in the west part of the town, was again prepared for the sacred duties of this anniversary, and, alone, proceeded Sunday forenoon to the cemetery at the

In Ye Olden Times

by Michael Davis BHS Assistant Director Hio. Here he found but few citizens of the place, but here was a full delegation from Ingalls’ Hill, Pumpkin Valley and Sweden. Among those from the latter place was Rev. N.W. Plummer of Otisfield, who preaches at Sweden, who, with his congregation, gave up the usual forenoon meeting in order to take part in the tribute to the soldier dead. The venerable Dea. Stevens, who was wont to officiate in previous Memorial days, was also present. The two graves of the brothers John and William Stevens, were decorated, the other exercises consisted of prayer by Rev. Mr. Plummer, and singing by a choir.

The company next repaired to the cemetery in Pumpkin Valley, where they found a large assemblage awaiting them.

Prayer was uttered by Rev. Mr. Plummer, and the grave of Geo. B. Richardson was suitably decorated.

Thence to Ingalls’ Hill. Here, the number was swelled by new accessions, making altogether a large multitude for that quiet precinct. The inclosure at this place was found to be profusely and beautifully adorned with evergreen and flowers, in various design including a large and elegant floral cross, while the graves of citizens as well as soldiers had been smoothed and trimmed by loving hands, some of the ladies of the place having spent a week in the work of decoDECORATION DAY, Page 11A

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(Continued from Page 2A) Maine and CDC guidelines, we determined that social distancing and PPE considerations would be near impossible to ensure.”

The plan is to continue capital improvements planned for 2020 and look forward to Fryeburg Fair 2021, which will be Oct. 3-10.

“We wish to express our gratitude to everyone for their continued support. It is because of our fairgoers, campers, employees, vendors, exhibitors and agricultural partners that Fryeburg Fair has enjoyed a long and wonderful history,” Fair officials added. “It is with this same partnership we plan for a bright future.

Thank you.”

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June 4, 2020, The Bridgton News, Page 11A

Decoration Day Gov. shouldn’t be acting alone

(Continued from Page 10A) ration. Here also, prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Plummer, there was singing by the people, and the graves of E.P. Rand and Mr. H.M. Taylor, soldiers of the late war, and of Stephen Whitney, a soldier of the Revolution, were decorated.

The last place visited was the private burial lot of James Sawyer, in which a monument to the memory of his son, James S. Sawyer, who fell in the Red River Campaign, and is buried in Louisiana, was elaborately adorned with beautiful wreathes etc. After a prayer and a short but excellent address

by Rev. Mr. Plummer, the people dispersed to their several homes.

At North Bridgton Quite a number of old soldiers and former members of the Post in this village repaired to North Bridgton Monday afternoon. There, they were joined by other comrades, making their number ten in all, and under charge of Lieut. John Mead, and accompanied by the citizens they proceeded to the cemetery in the Glines neighborhood. Here, the graves of Preston Clines, Luther Barnard and Edwin Carter were decorated, and prayer was offered by Rev. Chas. W. Foster of this village. They then returned, and accompanied by the School and the Pastor, visited the village cemetery, and decorated the graves of Walter and Osgood B. Webb, Nelson P. Cram, Marshall Bailey and --- Monk. Rev. N. Lincoln offered prayer and there was excellent singing by a choir of the village people. The grave and tombstone of Nelson Cram were very elegantly adorned with floral designs, tastily arranged by Miss. Alice Griffin of North Bridgton. The cemetery on the Upper Ridge having been decorated the day before, the company did not visit that point, but at once returned to the village, and the exercises in that part of the town were at an end.

South Bridgton Memorial exercises were held at South Bridgton on Saturday, under the direction of Sergt. Alvah Johnson. The graves of Albert W. Murch, Ansel Fitch, John Ingalls, and Orren Littlefield, soldiers of the late war, were suitably decorated, likewise the graves of Lieut. Robert Andrews and Capt. Asa Ingalls who served in the Revolutionary war. The other exercises comprised prayer, singing, and an address by Rev. J.W. Brownville.”

Next year, perhaps, we can do more.

Till next time!

Mike Davis is assistant executive director of the Bridgton Historical Society. He is writing weekly columns looking at Bridgton’s past as printed in The News, which is celebrating 150 years of publishing.

Douglas Miles SOUTH PARIS — Douglas Miles, 89, of Oxford died Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the Maine Veterans Home in South Paris.

He was born Nov. 27, 1930 in Bridgton, the son of Archibald C. and Clair E. (Barker) Miles Douglas attended Bridgton schools and was a member of the Army National Guard for four years prior to joining the U.S. Air Force serving for eight years during the Korean Era. After serving in the military, he worked at Dielectric, drove truck for A & P as well as Sanborn Express. He then owned and operated Miles Gas Service in Oxford for eight years. Later, he was a truck driver with Shaw’s for 14 years until his retirement.

He was a member of the First Congregational Church of South Paris, the American Legion Post #112 in Oxford, and the Paris Hill Country Club.

In earlier years, Douglas enjoyed snowmobiling as a member of the Rock O’dundee Snowmobile Club. He also loved golfing, going to camp, and traveling. He and his wife Anita went for an eight-week trip touring the United States after they sold their gas company.

He is survived by a son, John Miles and wife Julie; a daughter, Deanne Miles; a step-daughter, Susan Avery Berger and husband Tim; five grandchildren, Angie Scangas, Michelle Cloutier, Morgan Miles, William L. Miles and Cory Colby; four great-grandchildren, William D. Miles, Benjamin Brown, Tessa Colby and Josselyn Colby; a stepgrandchild, Christopher Adams; a step great-grandchild, Aaron Adams; a brother, David Miles and wife Rosalie; two sisters, Natalie McAllister and Lucille Mayo; a step-sister, Mary Porter; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Douglas was predeceased by his wife, Anita (St. Jernquist) Miles in 2017; his son, Robert Allen Miles in 1985; a grandson, Dana Bender in 2015; a brother, Donald Miles in 2019; a sister, Faye Miles; and a step-sister, Louise Houston.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 19 at 11 a.m. at the East Oxford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made by check to: Maine Veterans Homes, 477 High Street, South Paris, Maine 04281. Please memo: Veterans In Need.

Arrangements are under the care of Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main Street, Oxford.

Online condolences may be shared with his family at http:// www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com

Marjorie A. Sanborn

BROWNFIELD — Marjorie A. Sanborn, 86, of Brownfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15 with grace and love in her heart at home with family by her side.

She was born in Brownfield, the daughter of Archie and Hazel Lane. She graduated from Fryeburg Academy.

She had the biggest heart and that’s why so many people were drawn to her. The highlight of her life was family and wonderful friends. She was a true “Lovely Lady” as told by her friends and family.

Mom loved waving and talking to people going and coming from the Brownfield Post Office. One of the things that people looked forward to is waving, honking the horn or come in for a sit down in the lawn chair for a chat.

Marjorie is survived by her daughter Kim and husband Ken; sister-in-law Laura; grandchildren Lindsay, Jenn and Rachel; and two great grandchildren, Jemiah and Hadan.

She was predeceased her husband Robert, the love of her life; and son, Bobby.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sunshine Backpacks, 6 Merrill Corner Rd., Brownfield, ME 04010.

Arrangements are under the care of Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren Street, Fryeburg. Online condolences may be shared with her family at http://www.woodfuneralhome.org/

(Continued from Page 7A) Going forward, we can focus on protecting nursing homes and assisted living facilities, those with underlying health issues, and also allow people the choice to stay home.

Responding to both the economic and health threats posed

by COVID-19 can and need to be done at the same time.

The governor could have prevented some of the division and public acrimony by involving the Legislature. Democrats and Republicans have been shut out of the decision-making process. Our elected representatives are closest to the people.

I can’t begin to tell you the stories of countless families that contact my office unable to access unemployment benefits after almost two months.

People have lost their jobs, are losing their homes, savings and hope. All because our governor is tone deaf to their pleas and unwilling to weigh public health costs associated with the economic impact of her unilateral actions against a health threat

that we are managing.

I am pleased to see that my fellow Oxford County Representative Kathleen Dillingham has introduced a bill requiring bipartisan participation in future emergencies. It is a thoughtful, serious proposal to ensure that our elected representatives of both parties and branches of government will share in addressing this and future emergencies.

Even in civil emergencies, there comes a point in time where no one person should dictate every action taken by an informed citizenry, pick winners and losers, and decide which businesses live and which ones die.

Governor Mills should trust Maine people.

This and other proposals require that the Legislature be called back into session so that it can fulfill its role as a co-equal branch of government. The sooner this happens, the better it will be for Maine and the tens of thousands of voices calling out for an end to this nightmare.

Obituaries Gary W. Locke Jr.

Althea M. Pike

LCDR Gary W. Locke Jr. of Danielsville, Ga., passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at the age of 87.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rebecca J. Locke; a brother, Linfred Locke of Auburn; two daughters, Tina Locke Carter and Panther Tomarrock (Lisa); a son, Gary W. Locke; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Gary was an active member of Danielsville United Methodist Church, where for many years he sang in the choir.

LCDR Locke joined the United States Navy in 1950 at the age of 17 and retired to Athens, Ga., in 1980. Gary was active in the community and in 1981 organized and led Area 5 Special Olympics, which served 10 counties. He furthered his service to the developmentally disabled in 1982 when he started the Madison County Special Olympics. In 1985, he helped form Friends of the Challenged United in Service (FOCUS). FOCUS addressed gaps in service at the state level and served as a vehicle for lobbying for the rights of those with mental and developmental disabilities, as well as those dealing with substance abuse. In 1993, Gary joined the GA Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), where he advocated for benefits to Georgia veterans and their families. He continued to serve Georgia’s veterans until he retired in 2005 to pursue organic gardening and spend time with his family.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Lord and Stephens East, Athens, Ga. The funeral was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020, in the chapel at Lord and Stephens East, Athens, www. lordandstephens.com

WATERFORD — Althea M. Pike of Waterford died peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 31, 2020 with her children by her side.

Althea was all about her faith and family and nothing gave her more joy than her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was very excited about the arrival this year of another great grandchild and her first great-great grandchild. Althea enjoyed being at home where you were most likely to find her making donuts, canning, knitting or crocheting, visiting family members or in the summer sitting on her front porch enjoying her flowers.

She was a member of the VFW Ronald G. St. John Post #9328 Ladies Auxiliary for over 50 years.

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert I. Pike; and her two sons, Jack I. Pike and Wayne R. Pike.

She is survived by her seven children, Steven R. Pike, Linda G. Moynihan, Bradley Pike, Kevin Pike, Terry Ward, Pamela Colby, Robert Pike Jr.; 25 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren; as well as her sister, Rita Charles and brother, Erlon Rugg.

There will be a graveside service at the Pike Family Cemetery in Waterford at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road, Casco.

Online condolences, tributes and kind words may be shared with Althea’s family and friends at www.hallfuneralhome.net.

Sonja C Millett

Lionel R. LePage

WATERFORD — Sonja C Millett, 69, of Waterford passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

She was born April 11, 1951 in Kalispell, Montana the daughter of Harry and Mary (Hanson) Olson.

A graduate of Flathead High in Kalispell, Montana.

An integral member, music director, pianist, organist and singer of the North Waterford Church, as well as secretary for the Oxford County United Parish.

A typesetter for much of her professional career, most recently at The Bridgton News for nearly two decades.

A fierce and dedicated worker, no matter the cause.

A mother and grandmother, a best friend. Her hugs were grounding, comforting, and plenty. Her knowledge and talents were endless. Her hobbies and passions ranged from the simple pleasure of time at the ocean with family to her skillful singing with the Bridgton Community Chorus.

She is survived and missed by her two daughters, Jessica Richards and Jennifer Morin; son-in-law, Yvon Morin; her five grandchildren, Zackery and partner Timothy, Jade, Cam Jr., Thomas, and Allyson; a brother, Hank Olson; a sister, Sherry Mahugh; a brother-in-law, Fred and his wife Milly Millett; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by companion, Jeff Millet; her parents; a sister, Lillian Rauthe; and a brother, Norman Olson.

A Celebration of Life will be held later in the fall of 2020.

Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 45 Main Street, South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with her family at http:// www.chandlerfunerals.com/

Reed K. Rickabaugh Jr.

Reed K. Rickabaugh Jr., 59 years old, passed away on April 25, 2020 at his home. He was born in Texas and after his father retired from the Air Force, lived in New Jersey most of life. About 20 years ago, moved to Maine. Reed worked as an auto mechanic and drywall finisher. He loved to hunt, fish and the outdoors.

Reed is predeceased by his father, Reed K. Rickabaugh; his brother, Richard S. Rickabaugh who died March 24; grandparents, Frank and Sara Rickabaugh, and Armand and Doris Cloutier. He is survived by his mother, Leone (Lee) Rickabaugh; his daughters Courtney Hileman and her son, Ty Michael, and Christina Rickabaugh; a sister, Kimberly Crain Lauze and husband Normand and their daughter Cassandra Crain; uncles Robert Rickabaugh and Lorraine Coyle, Armand Cloutier; aunts: Priscille Cloutier and Joan Rickabaugh; cousins: Robert and Rachel Rickabaugh and their three sons, and Armand Cloutier Jr. A celebration of Reed’s and Richard’s lives will be held together on June 13, 2020. (Since the brothers died one month and one day apart). The viewing will be held from 11 a.m to 1 p.m at the United Parish Congregational Church, 77 Main Street, Harrison, Maine 04040. (It may be necessary to limit how many people can come inside at one time).

DENMARK — Lionel R. LePage, 73, of Bridgton died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 22, while hiking on a nearby trail, cause of death was heart failure.

Lionel (Lee) was born on July 9, 1946 in Berlin, N.H. Lee was the son of Lionel A. and Rose (Ouellette) LePage. Together, Lionel and Rose raised four children, Lee, Jeanne, Margaret “Peggy” and John. Lee was a graduate of Gorham High School and graduated in 1964. Lee went on to University of New Hampshire, where he received a bachelor of science degree in Civil Engineering in 1968. In 1969, after Lee graduated from UNH, he entered the United States Army, attached to the 1328 Construction Engineering unit, where he served his country until being Honorably discharged in 1974 at the rank of Captain.

Captain LePage received the Army Commendation medal for meritorious service.

During his service to our country, Lee also received a master of science degree in Civil Engineering from UNH upon his discharge from the Army. Lee then worked for Stone and Webster/Shaw group for the remainder of his professional career.

Lee leaves behind his siblings, in order of age, sister Jeanne Etter and her husband Greg, sister Peggy Gunther, husband John deceased and brother John and his wife Julie; nieces and nephews, Angela Etter-Powers, Jeffrey Etter and wife Megan, Sarah Etter, Connor LePage and Cameron LePage; grand nieces and nephews, Serena Larkin-Etter, Olivia Worton-Etter, Eli and Owen Etter.

Due to the recent Covid-19 virus situation, the family has decided to have a memorial service for Lee at a place and time to be determined at a later date. Family and friends will be notified as to the time and date of this gathering by the different media outlets.

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

Richard S. Rickabaugh

Richard S. Rickabaugh, 57, passed away at JFK Hospital, Atlantis, Fla. on March 24, 2020.

He was born on Oct. 28, 1962, on Okinawa, Japan as his father, Reed Rickabaugh serving in the U.S. Air Force was stationed there. He attended high school and lived in New Jersey most of his life. He worked at the Bancroft School part time and later for Konrad Beer Distributers until his health forced an early retirement after nearly 25 years. Richard lived in his grandmother’s house in Mt. Ephraim which he bought as a young man. He enjoyed working on his home and on his cars and going to car shows with Mike. He later bought a RV and lived in Florida, but enjoyed traveling to Maine to visit family.

He is predeceased by his brother, Reed Rickabaugh, Jr., who died one month, one day after he passed away. His father, Reed K. Rickabaugh; grandparents, Frank Reed and Sara Rickabaugh, Armand and Doris Cloutier. He is survived by his mother, Leone (Lee) Rickabaugh; Reed Rickabaugh Jr.’s daughters; Courtney Hileman and her son Ty Michael, and Christina Rickabaugh; a sister, Kimberly Crain Lauze and her husband, Normand and their daughter Cassandra Crain; uncles, Bob Rickabaugh and Lorraine Coyle, Armand Cloutier; aunts, Priscille Cloutier and Joan Rickabaugh; cousins, Robert and Rachel Rickabaugh and their three sons, and Armand Cloutier, Jr.; and longtime best friend Mike Seltzer and Mariam and their daughter, Catherine.

A church service will be held at same location at 1 p.m., at United Parish Congregational Church in Harrison. Interment will be on the family plot at the Harrison Village Cemetery in Harrison. As of present time, with Coronavirus there will not be refreshments. In lieu of flowers his family asks you to consider making a donation in his name to a charitable organization that you desire. Arrangements are in the care of Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Rd., Casco, Maine.

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Up for Hero title (Continued from Page 1A) the house, helps with laundry, pulls Amy’s wheelchair and handles crowd control if people get too close and make Amy uncomfortable.

“Dolly is my friend, my partner and my medical equipment (she is trained to press a certain button that calls 9-1-1) with a loving beating heart,” said Amy in an article on the ADA Registry website. “She has changed my life completely.

I don’t know what I would do without her.”

Indeed, Dolly has been a difference maker in Amy’s life.

“She helps me to function without having to depend on others. Dolly helps in every aspect of my life, including reducing my social anxiety.

I was a victim of domestic violence, which caused PTSD. I struggled to get out of bed not just because of my health but because my

self-confidence was horrible,” Amy said. “Because of my fears, it was much easier and safer for me to stay home. People have no idea the pain I was in before Dolly.”

Amy said that Dolly — a four-year-old Black Lab — gave her the self-confidence and inspiration to write and illustrate a children’s book called, Pawsibly the Best Medicine. It is a biography of Dolly told with a bit of humorous fiction.

“We bring her book to schools to educate children about service dogs,” she said.

Dolly spends her fun time diving off docks, or just playing in the water.

She twice competed in the DockDogs World Championships.

Dolly is just one of 21 heroic hounds who were chosen by the American public to advance to the

Continuations semifinals from a field of 408 remarkable candidates.

The public is invited to visit www.HeroDogAwards.org between now and July 16 to vote once per day in each of the seven Hero Dog categories. The winning dog in each category will take part in the nationally televised Hero Dog Awards this fall and this year’s top American Hero Dog will be revealed.

TKey dates for the 2020 American Humane Hero Dog Awards (all rounds open and close at 12 p.m.

Pacific Time): • First round voting, April 2 – May 7 • Second round voting, May 28 – July 16 • Third round voting, July 30 – Sept. 10 • Hero Dog Awards broadcast, Fall 2020, exact date/time to be announced.

All rounds open and close at 12 p.m. Pacific Time. And because behind every hero pet is a hero vet or veterinary nurse, please

QUITE THE JUMPER TOO — Dolly twice competed in the DockDogs world championships. She is pictured here tracking down a ball thrown by owner/handler Amy Sherwood of Naples. be sure to cast a daily vote for your favorites in the 2020 American Humane Hero Veterinarian and Hero Veterinary Nurse Awards®, sponsored by Zoetis Petcare (a U.S. business unit of

Zoetis), starting June 11 at: www.HeroVetAwards.org.

“The American Humane Hero Dog Awards are our way of honoring the best of our best friends,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, American Humane president and

CEO. “This unique effort brings attention to the life-changing, life-saving power of the human-animal bond — something that has been a core part of our organization’s mission since 1877.”

FA presents 2020 Senior Awards Office reopenings Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital Scholarship — This award is presented to a student interested in veterinary medicine, animal science, biology or other health fields: Ross Bass.

Fryeburg Fish and Game Association Scholarship — Presented to a member of the graduating class — a scholarship for further study at a college of his or her choice. The recipient has displayed real interest in the conservation of natural resources through community and school efforts: Kristen Wentworth.

P i n g r e e - Tr u m b u l l Scholarship — Given by the Pingree-Trumbull Family to a student from Denmark who is pursuing a career at a vocational/technical college: Samantha Burch.

John F. Weston Award — This award is given by his family in memory of John F. Weston, a graduate of Fryeburg Academy, a longtime trustee, and a civicminded citizen of Fryeburg.

It is awarded to the student who combines strong leadership skills with adult attitudes: Sophie Kummer.

The Denise T. Stacy Scholarship Award — This scholarship is given in memo-

ry by Denise’s husband Butch, family, and friends. Denise was a 1972 graduate of Fryeburg Academy, Farmington State Teachers College, and at the age of 54 attained her dream and graduated from The University of New England with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. This award is given to a student attending college in the state of Maine majoring in education: Sydney Franks.

Harry G. True and Sandra G. True Memorial Scholarship — Given by their family and friends to a graduating student who will be attending USM and who has similar qualities as Mr. and Mrs. True: Dedication to education, and service to community and the State of Maine: Seth Ferguson.

Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation four-year scholarship — Presented to deserving graduating seniors who are Mt. Washington Valley, Fryeburg

and Bridgton residents, to assist in furthering their education beyond high school: Patrick Malia.

The Head of School Award — This award is chosen by the head of school and is presented to the senior who has consistently and with remarkable spirit taken advantage of every opportunity a school extends. In the classroom, on the stage, on the track or in the field, in club circles and student government — their achievements in these areas are extraordinary in themselves and in the impact they have upon the school community: Gwendolyn Boros.

The Gibson Memorial Medal — The Gibson Memorial Medal is awarded to the member of the graduating class who is considered to be the best all-around student, particularly in the areas of scholarship, school citizenship and character: Merys Carty.

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(Continued from Page 6A) given to the boy in the graduating class who excels over all others as measured by Bill Erickson’s standards: Jack Campbell.

Ruth Shaw French Award — The Fryeburg Academy Teachers Association presents the Ruth Shaw French Award to the senior who best exemplifies the spirit of dedication, enthusiasm, and good citizenship which characterized Mrs. French’s 21 years of devotion to Fryeburg Academy: Julianna Stanton.

The Priscilla MacGillivray Goff Award — This award is given in loving memory of Priscilla MacGillivray Goff, by her husband, Richard Goff Jr. (Class of 1956) and her family, to commemorate Priscilla’s love and respect for her fellow human beings.

This award is given annually to a graduating senior who will attend a land grant college and who has demonstrated an uncompromising work ethic towards his or her studies and school in attaining this goal, as well as the admiration of Academy faculty and his or her classmates: Katherine Trumbull.

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(Continued from Page 1A) staff spent two weeks readying the building for the re-opening.

“How it works is when you get into the office, there is an entrance and an exit. When you come in, you are asked to have a face covering,” Pellerin said, adding “I will get to what happens if people don’t have a face covering later.”

“We give them a pen. They sign in with a pen. They have them keep that pen,” he said. “We have people sign in for social tracking, and write the date and time they were here.”

“Then, they walk into a meeting room and stay six feet apart. They wait to be called to the window,” he said.

“We have two windows. There is Plexiglass between the customers and the clerks,” he said, adding that the air ventilation works so that air is pulled away and not shared between staff and customers.

“The paperwork is handed in a basket and that basket is slid under the window,” he said.

“When you are done and you pay, there is a basket that says, ‘dirty pens’ and that is where you put your pen,” he said.

Luckily, folks haven’t had to complain about an unreasonably long line.

“Surprisingly, we haven’t had a time when there was a line out the door like a lot of towns have had. It has been steady, really steady,” Pellerin said.

The majority of business has been car registrations and boat registrations, he said.

Also, priority has been given to senior citizens two mornings a week. From 8 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, the office is open for senior citizens only.

Many of the policies in place are ones outlined by Gov. Janet Mills executive order, he said, including what to do if people have a medical condition that prohibits them from wearing a mask. HIPPA law prevents staff from asking what the medical condition is.

“As far as masks, if you don’t have one, we provide one,” Pellerin said.

“Now, if you cannot wear a mask or don’t feel comfortable, you are told that the clerk will meet you out in the car. The clerk has mask and gloves. We do curbside service at the next earliest convenience. Then, the clerk gets disinfected,” he said.

“So far, it has worked very good,” he said.

“Most people are patient and understanding. So far, it has been pretty good. We’ve had a couple grumblings, people saying, ‘I don’t believe all this stuff exists,’” Pellerin said.

“We have a fair amount of compliments: People have said they feel very safe and secure with the set up. People have said it is very organized. People have said that they were afraid of going out in public but they felt safe in our town office,” he said.

Pellerin said that for the most part, the compliments have outweighed the complaints.

“We have had a couple people come in and say, ‘I don’t have a mask and not wearing one.’ We have the right to protect our employees,” he said.

Like Pellerin, Naples Town Manager John Hawley stressed the importance of protecting the health of the staff and the community members.

“We get a handful of people who believe we are overdoing it and all these precautions are not necessary,” Hawley said.

“Some people are adamant about it: They are not interested in wearing a mask. Even with those reactions, most people are in compliance. About 95% are coming in with a mask.”

“In reality none of us are happy about this. We are trying to do what needs to be done and stay safe until this is over with,” he said.

“We have a public obligation to keep people safe and to protect our employees,” Hawley said.

Like Harrison, the Naples town hall has been open since May. Meanwhile the towns of Casco and Bridgton opened their town office for counter service just this week, on Monday.

According to Hawley, the Town of Naples started doing counter service, being open to the public by appointment only, on May 12.

“It is going very well. You still have people who walk up to the door and think we are open. When they get there, they have the ability to call the number on the door, we can take them if we haven’t already booked a lot of appointments,” Hawley said.

The traffic flow is different from usual: People enter through the gym door and exit through the front door.

“For the most part, everyone is receptive and glad we can do business,” he said, of the public’s response.

For what kind of business are residents coming to their town office?

“Right now because it’s appointment-only, pretty much everything. The first weeks we were open, new car registrations were the biggest part of pie. The next biggest was boat registrations. That is something we are doing a lot of. The third part of pie is getting the annual Transfer Station and Bulky Waste facility sticker and dump coupons,” Hawley said.

One important word: Masks are required, he said.

As has been the case since March, many town-hall-related tasks can be done Online including re-registering a vehicle, purchasing a hunting or fishing license or applying for general assistance, or applying for a burn permit.

“We encourage people if you don’t need to come in—don’t.

Do it Online. We realize that there is a certain percentage of the public who doesn’t like doing it on computer,” Hawley said.

“If they cannot figure it out, they can make an appointment to come in and someone will help them at the counter,” he said.