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Serving Bridgton and the surrounding towns of Western Maine since 1870. Vol. 147, No. 23
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Bridgton, Maine
June 9, 2016
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SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS
Officer gives man Narcan, likely saves his life FRYEBURG — Giving Narcan for the first time, a Fryeburg Police officer likely saved the life of a New Hampshire man early Sunday morning. At 3 a.m., Fryeburg Police Officer Kevin Davis respond-
ed to Leach Road in Fryeburg to assist Fryeburg Rescue with a possible cardiac arrest call with CPR in progress. Arriving on scene prior to medical staff, Officer Davis found a 29-year-old male from Madison, N.H.,
unresponsive, not breathing, and having a weak pulse. CPR was being performed by the subject’s girlfriend of Brighton, Mass. The couple were in Fryeburg house-sitting at the time of the incident.
After a quick patient assessment, Officer Davis determined the patient had potentially overdosed on opiates and quickly administered Nasal Naloxone (Narcan). Officer Davis continued chest compressions and providing
oxygen to the subject awaiting rescue personnel. After approximately 10 minutes, the subject regained consciousness and is currently in stable condition. “This is the first administration of Narcan by my offi-
cers since we started carrying the drug one month ago,” Fryeburg Chief of Police Joshua Potvin said. “If not for the swift response and actions of my officer, I am confident the outcome would NARCAN, Page 4A
On the Bridgton ballot
Three running for Planning Board Bridgton voters will elect two candidates for three-year terms on the Planning Board on Election Day, this Tuesday, June 14 at the Town Hall on North High Street. The candidates include: Deborah A. Brusini, Donald S. Collins and Catherine J. Pinkham. The candidates provided the following statements, which are arranged in alphabetical order: Deborah Brusini I moved to Bridgton in 2009 for its beauty, my love of the outdoors, and it’s distinctly small town character that still offers services, activities and amenities of a larger community. I have lived in New England since 1988, and prior to retiring, spent 33 years in medical products manufacturing, both small and large corporations; most recently I was Chief Commercial officer for a 30-person company in Massachusetts. I have held positions from bench scientist to project management, sales, and marketing. I am running for the Planning Board because I am keenly interested in the wellbeing of Bridgton, and have the time, energy, and skills to contribute. I have greatly enjoyed the civic service I currently participate in and would like to do more. I support steady, responsible growth guided by our Comprehensive Plan, ordinances and citizen input. We need to continue to revitalize and grow downtown, but also preserve the surrounding rural areas that bring privacy, value, and enjoyment to landowners and visitors. As the daughter of an Air Force Officer, I have lived in several U.S. states and in Europe, and have traveled extensively. This has given me an appreciation of the value of divergent views. My approach is to know and understand the details of a proposal and the applicable ordinance(s), gain
Deborah A. Brusini
TEAMING UP — Bridgton Police Department Patrolman Phil Jones (center) joined other law enforcement officers along with Special Olympians early Wednesday morning for the annual Torch Run/Walk. The group headed down Main Street, then making a stop at Norway Savings Bank. Other proceeded to Harrison and ultimately to Brunswick. (Rivet Photo)
Casco considers land purchase Donald S. Collins
Catherine J. Pinkham the input of constituents, participate in productive discussion, then make a thoughtful and informed decision. If an ordinance needs improvement, I am up for tackling that. I currently serve on the PLANNING, Page 7A
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — From the viewpoint of local selectmen who are also Casco residents and taxpayers, the real estate offer of 11 acres adjacent to the Casco Fire Station is too good of a deal to pass up. Once a parcel of land is sold to someone else, the opportunity to gain that acreage and control how the land is developed is gone. So the thinking goes. That was the rationale behind the 2015 voter-approved purchase of land behind the Songo Elementary School by School Administrative District (SAD) 61. What makes Casco’s proposed property purchase particularly exciting is that it sits next to the land where construction is occurring for the future town office; and, here is the kicker, it has beach access to Parker Pond. The land purchase will be considered at the Casco Town Meeting, which takes place Wednesday, 7 p.m., at
the Casco Fire Station. Warrant Article 28 — to purchase 11 acres for $440,000 — is a money borrowing article that might be news to some residents. The proposed land buy was first brought up at a Casco board of Selectmen meeting on April 26. Toward the end of the meeting on April 26, the board announced that it had been negotiating with the landowner to buy an 11-acre parcel that abuts the land the town already owns. At the time, the Casco selectmen agreed to put forward the item as a warrant article for this year’s Town Meeting. The parcel for sale is “approximately 11 acres with approximately 95 to 100 feet of beachfront,” according to Casco Town Manager Dave Morton. A few of the particulars of the real estate negotiations include: the homes now standing on the property near Meadow Road would be torn down. The property owner,
One on One with...
Kevin Hancock
By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Although Kevin Hancock daily battles the effects of a medical condition that often limits his voice, he remains a voice for others. Last week, over 450 leaders from local and statewide businesses, members of Maine’s legal and judiciary communities, the Hancock family, Hancock Lumber employees, and other civic and nonprofit leaders gathered to celebrate Kevin Hancock during an incredibly memorable evening. The 2016 Hon. Edmund S. Muskie Access to Justice Award dinner honored Kevin Hancock, president of Hancock Lumber, a champion of fairness and justice for all and a leader in the cause of civil legal aid. Kevin was recognized for his leadership in the community and the impact he has had in furthering access to justice in Maine and beyond. In addition to being a former high-school history teacher, a lover of history, and the CEO of Hancock Lumber, Kevin
THEY MADE HIM LAUGH AND CRY — Daughters Sydney (left) and Abby spoke about their dad, Kevin Hancock, at the Muskie Access to Justice Award dinner. has taken on other leadership roles in his industry and in Maine’s communities. He has served as the chairman of the Northeast Retail Lumber Association, and then became the youngest chairman ever to serve on the National Lumber and Building Materials Dealers’ Association. At home, he has led committees to save community centers and reorganize school districts, has served as president of the board of trustees at Bridgton Academy, co-chaired the local fair known as “Casco Days” and, for 20 years, coached the eighth-grade girls’ basketball team at Lake Region Middle School. In the fall of 2012, Kevin took on an additional direcKEVIN, Page 8A
Lucy Jackson, asked that a memorial plaque be put up in remembrance of her father, Bryant Berry, who was a war veteran and longtime community member.
The deeded beach rights are accessible via a foot path, and the majority of the property is undeveloped green space — either open LAND, Page 7A
New grad makes bold statement
By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer CENTER LOVELL — Like many recent high school graduates, Hannah Rousey is excited about her future, yet also worried about what it will cost her to pursue a college degree. Hannah plans to attend Sterling College in Crafsbury Common, Vt., to pursue a degree in sustainable agriculture and environmental protection law and policy. She was one of five students to receive a $1,000 Poland Spring Good Science scholarship at Fryeburg Academy’s graduation ceremony. Hannah, however, turned it down. “I am grateful for the scholarship I have been awarded, but I cannot in good faith accept money from a company that does not exhibit sustainable and ethical practices,” she wrote to Poland Springs Bottling Company on June 2. “For me to accept your scholarship would be hypocritical. I am in hopes that more people of my generation will become aware of the dire need to protect our water and the earth’s other precious resources.” At this time, Hannah has yet to receive a reply from Poland Spring. FA teachers and board
For me to accept your scholarship would be hypocritical, — FA new grad Hannah Rousey members at Fryeburg Academy award students a select number of scholarships. “We didn’t have to answer essay questions or fill out an application because the teachers chose scholarships that they thought fit certain members of the graduating class,” Hannah said. Founded in 1958, Sterling College is the “first institution to focus exclusively NEW GRAD, Page 5A
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