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Serving Bridgton and the surrounding towns of Western Maine since 1870 Vol. 152, No. 23

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Go commercial, stay rural?

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — On one side of the lot is commercially zoned land. On the other side of the property is the rural district.

The lot itself has a rural zone designation.

One of the referendum items that Naples residents will be considering during the Primary Election is Question Number 3.

Number 3 asks the voters if the lot, where Gabby’s Roadhouse BBQ is located,

Owners: Why vote ‘Yes’

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — If Carlos Oliveira could tell voters anything it would be: “Just to treat it as a business that wants to stay existing.”

Seventeen (17) years ago, he purchased approximately three acres with a small restaurant on it. Now, he would like to refinance the property to make some improvements but unless the land is zoned commercial it is difficult to go that route.

“The main reason [for wanting the land to be rezoned commercial] is getting a loan without paying a huge percentage. Or having banks that even want to loan me money because it’s rural with a business on it,” Oliveira said.

The piece of property is located near the Naples Fire Station. It is where the restaurant Gabby’s Roadhouse Barbecue currently exists.

Oliveira decided to ask the Town of Naples about getting the zone changed from rural to commercial, which would allow him to acquire the refinancing loan.

“I called the town and asked what the procedure was. We went to the select board last October and they voted unanimously to move it forward to the June Primary,” he said.

Some people, including Naples Chairman Jim Grattelo, have expressed the fear that if the lot is rezoned commercial, Oliveira could sell it and the new owner VOTE YES, Page 3A

should be rezoned from rural to commercial.

According to Naples Town Manager John Hawley, the landowner was able to place the question on the ballot by making that request of the Naples Board of Selectmen. A citizen’s petition was not required.

“You can go to the select board and ask to put a question on next town meeting warrant. He [Carlos Oliveira] approached them and asked if they would consider it,” Hawley said.

The question ended up on the Primary Election ballot.

There are a greater number of uses for land that is zoned commercial than land that is zoned rural.

According to the Town of Naples’ land-use table, a commercial zone permits the following uses: “Adult entertainment establishment, automobile sales, automobile repair services and garages, bed and breakfast, boarding and lodging facility, boarding stable, commercial school, commercial

MESSAGE ON MARQUIS — Property owner and businessman Carlos Oliveira put up a sign asking Naples residents to support the zone change by voting yes on Question 3.

(De Busk Photos)

SPREADING THE WORD — Many people assume that the lot where Gabby’s Roadhouse BBQ is located is already zoned commercial because it has a business there. Abutters hope that Question 3 will get voted down, and the property will remain in the rural zone.

tower, contractor’s yard, flea market, home occupation, hotel, kennel, marina, mobile vendor, personal services, restaurant, retail use, museum, personal services, wholesale sales, and yard sale.”

The Bridgton News interviewed the landowner who hopes people will vote yes in favor of the zone change.

In another news story, the abutters share their concerns about the proposed zone change and what is could mean to their neighborhood.

SPEAKERS — Lake Region Abutters: GRADUATION Class of 2022 Valedictorian Kathryn Rose (right) gave her address Sunday with Class President (Rivet Photo) Why vote Brooke Toole.

‘No’ One-on-One with...

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Some of the abutters who oppose a parcel being rezoned from rural to commercial are asking voters to put themselves in their shoes, in their living rooms.

There is a need to preserve the town’s greenspace as well as protecting the homes in which they have invested.

During the Primary Election on Tuesday, some of the abutters plan to vote no on Question 3. They hope others will follow suit.

“Consider yourself as owning the property that has always been peaceful and quiet residential,” said Leo Saidnawey. “Would you vote to open it to commercial?”

The lot that is on the ballot for a zone change is where Gabby’s Roadhouse Barbecue is located. The address is 1124 Roosevelt Trail.

The abutters like what is there now: A family friendly restaurant.

“I have no problem with a business being there as it is — a 25-seat restaurant.

The restaurant as it is would be fine,” Saidnawey said.

“But, if it is commercial, the gloves come off so to speak.

If we change it to commercial, they could level that building and put in a larger restaurant with an outdoor stage for music.”

Saidnawey purchased his land six year ago, set it up as an LLC and rents out the property season-

Lake Region’s Top 3 Class of 2022

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As they each stood before a packed house at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds Sunday afternoon, they remembered the journey, the lessons learned and mistakes made along the way, and how they changed over the four-year adventure called high school.

Ultimately, Kathryn Rose, Rebecca Caron and Eleanor Cowan managed the ups and downs of teenage life, strived for academic excellence and thrived on big stages — theater and athletics.

How did they reach the Top 3 of the Lake Region High School Class of 2022? The News posed the following questions to valedictorian Kathryn Rose, salutatorian Rebecca Caron and Honor Essayist Eleanor Cowan: BN. People often wonder, how does a student become the tops in their class? What has it taken for you to achieve this incredible honor?

Kathryn Rose: The past four years have been an endless “to do” list. Between sports, theater, school, and my personal life, I always had my hands full. It required meticulous planning, focus, drive, sacrifice, and most of all, support from family, friends, and all my teachers along the way, enabling me to accomplish everything I set out to gain from my educational experience. Every day was filled with something and there was never a dull moment.

Rebecca Caron: Lots of late nights and missed outings with friends! In all seriousness (even though that was also true!), for me it was all about having CONVERSATION, Page 11A

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Green light of EV charging fee

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The Town of Casco would like to charge drivers to use its charging stations.

Another company would be charging the town to col-

lect the money.

Still, the locally elected officials agreed it is worth setting up payments for charging station usage, especially as electric vehicles gain popularity in the Pine Tree State.

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The Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity has received a grant from the Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation to assist in completing Phase III of its new museum campus — the development of a third building.

This expansion will include the construction of a post and beam barn-like structure that will complement Main Street and the two other historic museum buildings on the site. The building will provide much-needed areas for programs and community involvement, as well as display space for murals currently in temporary locations.

“We are so grateful for the Ham Foundation’s continued support of our efforts,” said Executive Director, Karla Leandri Rider. “The Museum is encouraged by their generRPM GRANT, Page 2A

A few months ago, Selectman Eugene Connolly asked Casco Town Manager Anthony “Tony” Ward to look into a method for the town to collect fees to recoup the cost of electricity at its two charging stations. One of the charging stations is set up in the parking area behind the Casco Community Center and the other is at the Casco Town Hall property off Meadow Road.

During the Casco Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday, Ward reported what he had discovered.

In the end, the board gave Ward the green light to keep researching the options.

“We collect $200 max at the two locations,” Ward said.

That money is collected through a donation box, he said.

“The current model we have is through ClipperCreek. I’ve spoken with ClipperCreek. They don’t have any software to accept payments. We have to go with a third party,” Ward said.

“Cost for third party is $1,400 each,” he said.

He asked the board if he should continue looking into the matter or was the sum of $2,800 cost prohibitive.

He speculated that might be an annual cost with a fee added on for monitoring the EV charging stations.

Selectman Robert MacDonald said yes.

“I think so, especially with the cost of electricity.

There probably aren’t a lot of vehicles going there and using it at this time. But, there will be,” he said.

APPLAUDING HER CLASSMATES EFFORTS during her graduation address was Salutatorian Rebecca Caron.

(Rivet Photo)

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Strawberry Festival benefits building project RAYMOND — One of southern Maine’s beloved annual events — the Strawberry Festival at Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Boyhood Home in Raymond (40 Hawthorne Road) — returns this year on Saturday, June 25 at 6 p.m.

Featuring a very special discussion by Loon Lessons author, scientist, naturalist, and educator James Paruk on the Common Loon, the festival will raise funds for the ongoing restoration and preservation of the boyhood home of the legendary author of The Scarlet Letter.

Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children aged 8 and under, with reservations at Hawthorne@Maine.RR.com prior to June 20 strongly recommended, although walk-ins also are welcome.

The annual festival will kick-off with a brief update offered by Abel Bates, Hawthorne Community Association member, on the Hawthorne House’s ongoing fundraising efforts and the association’s vision for the future of the Hawthorne House as a new community center. This will be followed by the special presentation

by James Paruk on the biology, migrations, and mysteries of the iconic Common Loon, as well as some of the latest research and Mr. Paruk’s personal experiences with this

amazing bird.

Wrapping up the event, all attendees will enjoy yummy homemade strawberry shortcake, served with coffee, punch, and lots of friendly smiles!

How to Donate: Those who would like to donate to the ongoing restoration of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Boyhood Home in Raymond may do so by sending a muchappreciated check payable to “Hawthorne Community Association” to: Hawthorne Community Association, PO Box 185, South Casco, ME 04077. PayPal donations may be made online at: https://www.hawthorneassoc.com.

For more information, please contact Abel Bates at 207-318-7131 or jbates4@ maine.rr.com.

I GOVERNOR; I ROBOT On Wednesday, May 18, Gov. Janet Mills made a stop in Bridgton. At the Magic Lantern, there was a playful interchange between a robot and the governor. Actually, the students were operating the robot’s arms to make it shake hands with Mills. (De Busk Photo) Last week, the governor commented on her tour. “I really enjoyed my visit to Bridgton, particularly my tour of the new Magic Lantern 4-H Innovation Lab and Learning Center, which is providing outstanding educational opportunities that will help our kids learn, grow, and be successful in the future,” she said. “The robotics class I visited is a great example of that. The kids were incredibly impressive, and it was clear how much they enjoyed working with the robots and learning about this new, innovative field. I’m proud to support Maine’s 4-H program because it makes a tremendous difference in the lives of Maine kids.” The administration supports 4-H not only with kind words but also financially. “The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry provides funding to the University of Maine that, in turn, uses that money, along with funding from other sources, to support 4-H programs across the state,” according to Press Secretary Lindsay Crete.

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Reminder where water, other liquids flow to On Thursday, May 26, four groups split up along roads surrounding in-town Bridgton. The roads included Depot Street, Lower Main Street, South High Street, Church Street, and Main Street. Each group used environmentally friendly white spray paint

and painted as many stencils as possible within the window of time they left school.

This project means a great deal to the Interact Club, and we are proud to help make strides toward keeping our lakes clean.

Interact and LEA plan to repaint the stencils each year.

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By Kasey Johnson Special to The News The LRHS Interact Club and the Lakes Environmental Association (LEA) on Thursday, May 26 took an important step in combating a pollution issue in our lakes by painting a stencil next to various storm drains in town saying “No Dumping, Drains to River.”

Interacters Izabell Apovian, Susie Butler, Kasey Johnson, Barbara Kelly, Tyler LaFontaine, Brooke Toole, Sera Travis, and Vella Woodbury along with club advisors Christina Gaumont, Abigail Ortiz, Jesse Walsh (Bridgton Rotary Club member) and Alanna Yannelli and Lauren Pickford from LEA, saw great importance in this project and were happy to take it on.

The project was proposed

by Alanna Yannelli from LEA at one of the LRHS Interact Club meetings. The idea required members of the Interact Club to propose the project in front of the Bridgton Select Board in April. Izabell Apovian and Vella Woodbury took on the job, and it was accepted by the board.

The goal of the project was to raise awareness about where litter and pollution end up and the significance of protecting our lakes. The storm drains, located in Bridgton, drain to Stevens Brook and then into Long Lake.

(Continued from Page 1A) osity as fundraising efforts continue. We are very excited to be working on such an important project that will benefit the entire community.”

The Rufus Porter Museum opens for its 18th season Saturday, June 11.

The Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation reviews funding requests in the spirit of its mission to improve community life in the Mt. Washington Valley, N.H., Fryeburg and Bridgton. The Foundation believes that the vitality of the community depends upon the ability of people to be responsible for themselves and concerned about one another. After Kendal’s death in 1988 and through the efforts of her legal counsel, Anna came to understand that her wealth would be able to respond to local needs and would enable supporting local needs by creating a community based charitable organization.

Founded in 2005, the Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity, located in Bridgton, features the history of a remarkable 19th century New Englander, Rufus Porter (1792-1884).

Porter is well-known in the folk art community for his landscape murals and miniature portraits, however, Porter was more than just a painter. He was the founding publisher and editor of the magazine Scientific American. The museum is dedicated to capturing and sharing with the public Porter’s uniquely American blend of creativity, ingenuity, practicality, and energy.

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Naples voters to face 15 ballot questions

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Shifting from tradition, the Town of Naples moved its proposed ordinances, ordinance amendments and other town-related questions from annual town meeting to silent ballot.

So, this Tuesday — when Mainers choose candidates in the Primary Election — Naples voters will consider two citizen’s initiative petitions and another 13 questions.

Those ballot questions include 10 proposed ordinance amendments, ranging from solar energy to mooring management.

Additionally, Naples voters will be asked about the partial removal of the Edes Fall Dam. The dam is on town-owned property so voter approval is required.

But no taxpayer money is involved. Trout Unlimited will do the fund-raising and the project will be handled

by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

To see the referendum documents, go to townofnaples.org. On the homepage, scroll down to “Public Notices & News” and click on Referendum Vote.

Why did elected town officials decide to put important issues on the ballot instead of presenting at town meeting? It was a matter of getting more people to weigh in on the decisions.

“I think because the select board thought there were hot button ordinance changes, they wanted a larger number of voters participating than would normally show up at town meeting,” according to Naples Town Manager John Hawley.

“We learned from our town attorney that you cannot selectively send some of the items to referendum and others to town meeting.

That is why they all went to

SUGGESTED UPGRADES to the Casco-Naples Bulky Waste Facility and Transfer Site are estimated to cost $1.5 million. If passed, the cost of the bond would be split between the towns of Naples and Casco.

(De Busk Photo)

Gabby’s zoning

Owner: Vote Yes (Continued from Page 1A) could put in anything that is permitted in the commercial zone.

“It is not my plan to sell it,” Oliveira said. “But it would be an option if I cannot refinance it.”

He said that he hopes voters will support changing it to commercial zone because he has had an existing business there for 17 years and because it is impossible to refinance for a reasonable interest rate.

“Also, the Great Northern Docks is commercial right next door.

You are not going to put a house there because Great Northern Docks makes a lot of noise. It is a business. It

runs all day,” he said.

Great Northern Docks went through a zone change recently, he said.

During Naples Annual Town Meeting in 2015 or 2016, residents approved rezoning the Great Northern Docks property from rural to commercial, according to Naples Town Manager John Hawley.

One of the arguments for that zone change was that it was already being used as commercial.

“It is commercial right next to me. In that location, I am commercial,” Oliveira said. “My property has had a restaurant on it from Day One. It has been there since 1992. It should be commercial.”

Abutters: Vote No

green, friendly and comfortable. And why people would want to come here,” said Chip Keinath, whose property has been in his family since 1927.

Twenty years ago, he and his wife Kathy purchased surrounding land to keep it from being developed. They live in Naples year round.

Chip thinks a change to the commercial zone would leave this area of Naples vulnerable. In the long run, it could impact tourism.

“You don’t go away from the suburbs of Boston to get the same thing,” he said.

Once the land is changed to commercial, it cannot return to rural zone.

“Rural property, according to the town’s comp plan, should be the most protected zone. That rural zone should be protected at all cost,” Kathy said.

Sand removal costs weighed

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Every year, long after the last snowstorm, the phones at the Naples Town Hall start ringing for another reason besides plowing problems.

On the other end of the line, people are asking why can’t the sand be removed from the road where they live.

“I get complaints this time of year from folks about the sand conditions on their roads,” according to Naples Town Manager John Hawley.

“Historically, Naples has only budgeted to remove the sand from 12 major intersections, the public lots, Madison Heights and the Causeway,” he said.

The Town of Naples entered into a sand sweeping contract for $10,500 for this spring and also that same price for spring 2023.

Therefore, the sand

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Tear Cap Workshops is following up an excellent series of hands-on workshops. Last fall, Ida Atkinson taught a group how to make a handsome square-sided basket, and Anna Low of Purplebean Bindery led a wood-bound bookmaking workshop.

Deb Perkins of First Light Wildlife Habitats led a seminar on Forest Ecology that featured a short forest walk on Tear Cap Workshops’ eight-acre woodlot.

Kathy Banks led a fun and festive Shavings Ornament Workshop in December, and most recently, Ken Wise taught a spoon-carving workshop in May with all participants bringing home a unique and beautiful wooden spoon.

Coming up next, Tear Cap is offering an evening seminar showcasing Maine barns with author Don Perkins on Saturday, June 11 at 5 p.m. The presentation will highlight the different regional styles of Maine barns with a question and answer session to follow.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing, and a potluck supper with refreshments, coffee, and tea will conclude the evening. The event is free or by donation; please see tearcapworkshops.org to register in advance.

Coming up this summer, sweeping contract will go out to bid next year; and that future cost will be covered in the 2023-24 budget.

THIS SAND SWEEPER owned by the company BSN Sweeping, based in Waterford, has the contract with Maine Department of Transportation to sweep all the state roads in several towns. In Naples, the town manager asked the Naples Board of Selectmen whether the town should expand the winter sand removal to include public easements. For now, the decision was not to sweep more roads than already included in contract.

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During its meeting on Monday, Hawley asked for the Naples Board of Selectmen’s input on the sand-sweeping issue.

He cited the current cost of $10,500 a season and the cost per mile that has been negotiated with other towns.

“We are aware that our sweeping contractor does do all of the streets in a couple of our neighboring communities and this year that cost to them was $1,000 per mile,” Hawley

said.

Since the town has 42 miles of public easements, it would be a $42,000 — if the selectmen decided to budget to add roads to the sand removal list.

Resident Priscilla Kyle said she would rather deal with the sand on her road than pay to have it removed.

“Do we need to sweep every road in town? That is a lot of money,” she said.

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(Continued from Page 1A) ally. Eventually, he plans to retire and move into his Naples home permanently.

Wendy Carey has owned her land for 20 years. It’s right across the street from Gabby’s on the Long Lake side. Every time, a parcel became available for sale and she had the chance, she purchased the land to prevent it from becoming commercial.

“That is why we bought each property so that wouldn’t happen,” she said.

She expressed frustration that the selectmen sent the zone change to the ballot.

“I feel like the town won’t stop anything if they won’t stop this,” she said.

Carey said she does not mind the music emitting from the restaurant during the summer-time. That is to be expected in a tourist town like Naples.

However, the types of businesses listed as permissible could be loud and invasive.

“We want to keep some of the ambiance that we have here. Keep it with

referendum,” Hawley said.

It should come as no surprise to voters that there are 15 referendum questions.

After all, the Town of Naples mailed out 2,530 postcards to inform residents about the upcoming election, which will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday in the Naples Gymnasium.

“Postcards did go out to remind people of the referendum voting. The postcards said there were two citizen’s initiative proposals and multiple zoning and land-use amendments and the bond. Those went out to every mailbox in Naples,” Hawley said.

“This is one of the few opportunities to get involved with town government,” he said.

One of the citizen initiatives is a proposed ordinance to allow events barns in the rural or residential zone.

“Events barns are currently not permitted” in those districts.

“The town’s version is a counter-active proposal to deal with events venue if voters approve this in Naples. The select board didn’t like the ordinance that was submitted by the citizens. The board created one that was more restrictive after the citizen’s petition was put forward,” Hawley said.

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THE RAMP was along one of the pathways where children could ride their bicycles during the Bike Rodeo, which was held at the Songo Locks School parking lot on Saturday.

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FREE HELMETS were one of the perks of attending the Bike Rodeo. Theo Madura, 22 months, gets a helping hand strapping on his bicycle helmet from his grandpa Andy Madura and Deputy Joe Schnupp, the community relations officer with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.

DURING THE Bike Rodeo, Naples Community Activities Director Brian Crockett explains hand signals to a young cyclist preparing to enter the miniature roadway which was set up at Songo Locks School.

Scam targets relief checks

Attorney General Warns Mainers About $850 RelThe Attorney General’s Office and Maine Revenue Services have been alerted that scammers claiming to be the “Maine IRS” have been targeting residents and requesting social security numbers, maiden names, and other sensitive information, stating it was needed to process $850 relief checks authorized by the governor and the legislature last month.

“Maine Revenue Services already has all the information it needs to issue these relief checks, so no one needs to share any information to collect this check,” said Attorney General Aaron Frey. “As always, do not share any identifying information with anyone demanding such information over the phone without independently confirming their identity.”

Eligibility for the $850 relief checks is based upon the 2021 Maine individual income tax return. Relief checks will be mailed via U.S. Postal Service to the address provided on your 2021 Maine individual income tax return and will be redirected to any forwarding addresses filed with the U.S. Postal Service. The first round of relief checks will be mailed in June 2022 — and will be delivered on a rolling basis through the end of the year as returns are received.

If you need to report an identity theft, or for more information about preventing identity theft, please visit: https:// www.maine.gov/ag/privacy/identity_theft.shtml For assistance identifying free tax help, low- and middle-income Maine taxpayers may visit www.cashmaine. org, call 2-1-1, or visit 211maine.org.

Bridgton Town Hall closure dates

The Bridgton Town Hall Gym will be closed for the following dates: • June 13-15 – Town of Bridgton Annual Town Meeting • June 14 – Elections/Referendum Ballot, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• June 15 – In-person Town Meeting, 7 p.m.

• June 16 to Aug. 16c– Summer Enrichment Program The Town Hall is available after 6 p.m. and weekends.

The Town Hall Gym will reopen Aug. 17 for normal weekly scheduled programming.

Hop on bike & ride

Kids learn rules of the road

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — One girl embarked on the journey of learning to ride her first bike without training wheels.

Meanwhile, a young boy tested out the bicycle with training wheels that he got for Christmas five months ago.

Sophia Shaw, 9, of Naples, said she was learning how to ride a bike without training wheels, and she had picked up some good tips at the Bike Rodeo. Her dad Chris Shaw said the family friendly event was a good way to spend a Saturday morning.

Cason Nichols, 4, rode his bicycle with training wheels from his home down the street from the school, according to his mom.

The Bike Rodeo, which was held at Songo Locks School was hosted by the Naples Recreation and Community Activities Department.

The Bicycle Coalition of Maine, a nonprofit established in 1992, set up the bicycle track and brought the educational materials.

The people who serve on the Recreation & Activities Committee were among the volunteers. Walmart donated $200, which along with funding from the recreation department, was used to purchase five bikes that were given away as door prizes.

“I was very pleased with the turnout. We had over 50 children from start to finish. Some of the children stayed for the entire two hours,” according to Naples Community Activities Director Brian Crockett. “I think this is a great turnout, especially for our first time running such an event.”

Of the 50-plus children who showed up, 20 were given helmets because they didn’t have one. Another five had defective helmets and were provided with a replacement helmet.

Those free helmets, which sport the words Love Your Brain, were provided by the Michael T. Goulet Traumatic Brain Injury and Epilepsy Foundation.

“The Michael Goulet Foundation donated 50 helmets. We distributed 20 of those helmets to children who did not have them.

We gave another five to children with helmets that were no longer in good condition,” Crockett said.

“The children in our community gained a lot from the event,” Crockett said. “They were taught about proper safety of equipment. Some even had their bikes and helmets adjusted to be more safe.

They were taught about road safety, including turning signals and safe traffic

AROUND AND AROUND — Children on bicycles learn how to safely pass other cyclists on the miniature roadway that was part of the Bike Rodeo at the Songo Locks School parking lot. flow. They were given an opportunity to socialize in a fun recreational setting.

They got exercise.”

“We heard from a lot of parents that there really isn’t a good place for their children to ride much in their neighborhood,” he said.

Angela King, the advocacy manager with Bicycle Coalition of Maine, helped set up the bicycle riding area for the event for exactly that reason — to provide children with a safe riding area.

“We get a lot of requests for education; and bike rodeos are really about educating the kids on rules of the road,” King said.

“It’s a great way for them to practice. Most parents are not comfortable having small kids out on the road,

which is understandable so they don’t learn the skills.

So, this is helpful for them to learn the skills as they grow.”

King and co-worker Dan Bassett, who tuned up the bicycles, appreciated all the helping hands at the event in Naples.

“Volunteers are really important for these kinds of events,” King said.

“It is great to have all this community involvement. Sometimes, we don’t have as many people monitoring. It is wonderful to have the Naples community so involved and helping to monitor the kids because they all need to be reminded,” she said.

Deb Dean, a member of Naples Recreation and Activities Committee, enjoyed her time volunteer-

ing for the Bike Rodeo. She described two incidents with children.

“A little boy forgot to signal and when he went to turn left, another bike almost hit him, the bike behind him almost ran into him. I stopped them both. I asked if he remembered to signal. He said, ‘I forgot.’ I explained why it is important to give signals. I asked if he understood, he said yes he understood,” Dean said. “I had to correct another boy on a couple things earlier. One of the things: He passed someone and immediately took a right hand turn, cutting the person off. The next time, I could see he was ready to pass, and he got behind the person instead.”

She praised that child for waiting until it was safe to pass.

“This is really fantastic.

It is really teaching them the rules of the road,” she said.

“I didn’t even know that these bike rodeos existed.

It is a fantastic activity for these children. The Bike Coalition has provided all this help and set up everything,” Dean said. “I think it is fantastic. I cannot say enough about how well these children are doing.

They are doing a great job.”

Fellow committee member Jennifer Kenneally pitched the idea of holding a bike rodeo in Naples to Crockett.

“I’ve seen kids riding without helmets so I wanted to promote safety, fun, and practicing a life time sport,” Kenneally said.

CASCO RESIDENT Miley Valeriani, 9, negotiates the ramp. About 50 children attended the Bike Rodeo, a bicycle safety and educational event that was offered to the community through the Bicycle Coalition of Maine.

Police news

June 9, 2022 The Bridgton News, Page 5A

Roof collapse injures workers NAPLES — Two men suffered “serious, lifethreatening” injuries Tuesday afternoon when a roof under construction at Captain Jack’s Restaurant in Naples collapsed.

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office along with the Naples Fire Department responded to Captain Jack’s for a report of a building collapse at 12:54 p.m. Two persons were reportedly injured, one of whom was pinned under the structure. While en route, the pinned male was extricated by the use of a nearby forklift.

Naples Marina and

Captain Jack’s Restaurant are located on the same property and share the same building. The site is currently under a largescale construction project.

A work crew from Malloy Construction, Inc., based in Gardiner, was working at the site when the accident occurred.

Shane Malloy, 44, of West Gardiner was pinned under the roof for several minutes before being extricated. He was transported to Bridgton Hospital and then to Maine Medical Center via Life Flight. His injuries are considered serious and life threaten-

These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Tuesday, May 31 8:29 a.m. Single vehicle crash on the North High Street Causeway; driver issued a summons for failing to report.

1:35 p.m. Court paper-

work served at Highland Road location.

5:51 p.m. Attempt to locate driver operating erratically on Smith Avenue and Kansas Road.

Wednesday, June 1 7:43 a.m. Jet ski washed onto caller’s property on Sandy Cove Road.

10:50 a.m. Assist county

ing. Harold Collins, 44, of Vassalboro was also struck by the roof, but was not pinned. He sustained serious, life threatening injuries and was transported via ambulance to Maine Medical Center.

Other construction crew members were involved in the accident, but escaped unharmed.

At the time of this accident, the roof was being assembled at ground level.

The structure was elevated approximately 6 feet in the air via construction supports. At the time of the collapse, workers were both underneath the roof

and on top of it.

The Maine Occupational Safety and Health Association responded to the scene and is investigating the workplace accident.

“We are cooperating fully with the investigation,” Naples Marina said in a statement. “Malloy Construction is the primary contractor for our renovation and expansion project.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Malloy workers and their families. We The Bridgton Police Department is in the process of are grateful to our community for the outpouring of planning its National Night Out event for 2022. The event support we have received will be held at the Memorial School on Tuesday, Aug. 8 in the aftermath of this from 5 to 8 p.m. Any local businesses wishing to particiNIGHT OUT, Page 6A tragic accident.”

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Bridgton Police Department blotter items

deputy with alleged sexual checks or gift cards.” assault on Small Road in 10:34 p.m. Assist county Raymond. deputy with welfare check 11 a.m. Mental health on Main Street. event on South High Street.

Thursday, June 2 11:03 a.m. Dispute 5:54 a.m. Suspicious between landlord and ten- person and vehicle at Mt. ants at Headwall Drive.

Henry Road home; vehicle 3:16 p.m. Elderly woman left prior to officer’s arrival. scammed into sending 8:06 a.m. Vehicle tires $20,000 cash via mail to slashed overnight on someone claiming to be Bennett Street. from the Bridgton Police 3:55 p.m. Road rage inciDepartment. The suspect dent on Main Street. demanded the money to 7:56 p.m. Criminal tresThese items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department “clear” the victim’s name. pass complaint on South “Luckily, the employee High Street. log (this is a partial listing): handling the mailing recogFriday, June 3 Monday, May 30 1:37 a.m. Suspicious 9:34 a.m. Criminal mischief at Maine Visitor nized this to be a scam and called law enforcement on vehicle in Portland Road Information Center. the woman’s behalf,” BPD business parking lot.

1:34 p.m. Disturbance on Main Street. reported. “The victim was 10:17 a.m. Driver 6:49 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call on Cobb Street. advised of these types of stopped at intersection of 10:53 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Bridgton Road. scams and law enforcement Middle Ridge and Dugway Tuesday, May 31 assisted her in getting her Roads, and issued a sum4:21 a.m. Radar detail on Portland Street.

7:55 a.m. Assist fire department at Fryeburg Academy’s cash back to her bank for mons for criminal speeding safe keeping.” BPD reminds (95 mph in a 45-mph zone).

Curtis Hall. citizens that no law enforce11:33 a.m. Report of a 7:37 p.m. Domestic disturbance on Lovell Road. ment agency will “ever “large sum of cash” either Wednesday, June 1 call them demanding cash, lost or stolen at a South 4:20 a.m. Radar detail on Main Street.

6:17 a.m. Criminal mischief at Maine Visitor Information Center.

100 Main Street 1:07 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Bridgton, ME 04009 Main and Portland Streets.

(207) 647-3311 4:38 p.m. Radar detail on Pine Street.

(800) 486-3312 WWW.CHALMERS-REALTY.COM 9:39 p.m. Complaint made at police headquarters. (outside Maine) Thursday, June 2 2:15 p.m. Radar detail at Molly Ockett Drive. homesales@chalmers-realty.com 2:44 p.m. Fraud complaint on Portland Street.

Friday, June 3 CONTACT US 2:33 p.m. Assist agency on Cross Street.

TODAY FOR 5:25 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Charles Street.

A FREE 5:30 p.m. Harassment complaint on Pierson Drive.

5:45 p.m. Animal complaint on North Fryeburg Road.

MARKET 6:45 p.m. Suspicious activity at Snow School adminisANALYSIS trative building on Pine Street.

OF YOUR Saturday, June 4 HOME 4:52 a.m. Noise complaint on Pine Street.

2:15 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue at Pequawket NEW LISTING NEW LISTING Apartments.

10:25 p.m. Assist fire department on Leach Road.

11 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Haley Town Road.

Monday, June 6 4:31 a.m. Radar detail on Main Street.

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3:22 p.m. Citizen assist on Willett Road.

Saturday, June 4 4:52 a.m. Assist hospital personnel with a “heavily intoxicated female.”

6:51 p.m. Checked on a vehicle left unoccupied along Kansas Road; occupants found fishing.

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cle crash on Depot Street; minor damage; no injuries reported.

11:05 p.m. Juvenile problem (ongoing issue running away and not following rules) on Smith Avenue.

Sunday, June 5 1:55 p.m. Man reported missing on Malcolm Road; later located and was “all set.”

Sand removal

(Continued from Page 3A) who is the public works director in New Gloucester, said that town starts removing sand in early April and it is a six-week project. New Gloucester owns the equipment to do the job, he said.

One reason for de-sanding the road falls under the public safety category.

Shane recommended purchasing a pick-up broom to put on the town-owned backhoe. That extension would take care of the subdivisions. He advised retaining the contracted sand sweeper for the major work.

“We did rent one of those drivable sweepers. We did maybe 10 miles. But it was $3500 to rent that equipment and it ties up personnel,” Hawley said.

He agreed to look into the cost of a broom attachment for the backhoe.

He acknowledged that the selectmen favored sticking to the existing contract, rather than adding miles and money to the sand removal job.

Water station grants

Over the past eight years, Portland Water District has awarded $43,500 to support the installation of approximately 32 Water Bottle Filling Fountains through its grant program. This program has been popular, especially among non-profits and schools.

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Land Trust adds leaders

CONWAY, N.H. — In the last month, the Upper Saco Greg Bjork Valley Land Trust (USVLT) welcomed a new Land Steward to their team and added a new member to their Board of Directors.

Greg Bjork is USVLT’s new Land Steward. His love of the northern forest began as a child exploring the woods around his home, pursuing a forestry degree at the University of New Hampshire, and continuing to follow a career path in forest ecology, land management, and conservation with the Maine Forest Service and Maine Audubon. An avid backpacker and Nordic skier, Tim Scott Greg has been recreating in and around the Mount Washington Valley for several decades and is excited to collaborate on current and future multi-use projects.

Tim Scott became a member of USVLT’s Board of Directors at their Annual Meeting in the beginning of May. Tim, a longtime resident of Jackson, N.H., has been serving the fundraising profession continually in a variety of capacities since graduating from the University of Maine in 1977. During his career, Tim has consulted with or been employed by over 90 nonprofit organizations with an emphasis on long-term donor stewardship as well as conducting successful capital campaigns. In addition to his active consulting work with the Country Consulting Group, Inc., Tim also served for 15 years as the Director of Development at Fryeburg Academy. Locally, he chaired the $1.3 million capital campaign for the North Conway Community Center in 2015, and worked with the MWV Rec Path, USVLT, Jackson Ski Touring, and the New England Ski Museum with their recent capital campaigns.

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Robbins to lead Woodlands MC Susan Robbins, RN, MSN of Naples has been appointed Administrator of Woodlands Memory Care of Bridgton, which is projected to open in October 2022.

Woodlands Memory Care of Bridgton, currently under construction on North High Street, is a 24,000 square foot, 48-bed community and is the first ever purpose built, ground up memory care facility in the BridgtonLake Region area. Woodlands Memory Care will employ 32 fulltime employees.

“We are pleased that Susan will ​ bring her extensive nursing knowledge and leadership experience to our newest development here in Bridgton,” said Matthew Walters, managing member of Woodlands Senior Living.

“In addition to her expertise in senior care, Susan is also well known in the community and has been a key contributor in building the CNA work

force in this region for many years.”

In her 45-year career, Robbins has worked in a variety of care settings, including hospitals, physicians’ offices, providing in home care for both children and adults, leading teams in long term care settings – including as the Director of Nursing at the former Bridgton Health & Residential Care Center — and most recently in a residential and school setting. Robbins is currently an adult education health course instructor at Lake RegionFryeburg Area Adult Education in Naples.

Susan says that she is extremely proud to lead a team of healthcare professionals in providing a safe place for those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments in the Bridgton-Lake Region.

“This specialized memory care community is much needed and deserved in the Lakes Region area. We

are so fortunate to have this resource coming to our own backyard,” she said.

Maine-based Woodlands Senior Living is a family-owned organization which has been serving Maine seniors since 1980.

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Woodlands Senior Living employs more than 400 fellow Mainers to provide excellent service and care to more than 600 residents.

Dirt bike slides under truck

NAPLES — A Naples man was injured last Thursday afternoon when the dirt bike he was operating slid under a truck and was dragged, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.

Count deputies and the Naples Fire Department and Rescue responded to the crash at the intersection of Songo School Road and Maplewood Drive at 2:32 p.m.

Upon investigating, it

was determined that Robert Mason, 80, of Naples, was making a left hand turn onto the Maplewood Road from the Songo School Road in his 2022 Ford F450. Joshua Cavallaro, 20, also of Naples was traveling toward Mason on a 2009 Honda 450 offroad dirt bike. Cavallaro’s dirt bike impacted the passenger side of Mason’s truck, tossing Cavallaro from his dirt bike. The dirt bike then went under

(Continued from Page 5A) pate or collaborate in any capacity or for more information can contact Grace directly at 647-8815 or via e-mail at ggendron@bridgtonmaine.org The purpose of National Night Out is to promote strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. This event takes place in communities across the country every year on the first Tuesday in August since 1984. This year, Bridgton

will be joining over 38 million neighbors across 16 thousand communities from all 50 states, and BPD could not be more excited for this opportunity!

the truck and was dragged.

Cavallaro was treated by Naples Rescue on scene.

Rescue personnel contacted Life Flight, which transported Cavallaro to Maine Medical Center for head injuries (not lifethreatening, CCSO reported). Cavallaro was not wearing a helmet.

Mason told CCSO

he never saw Cavallaro and his dirt bike traveling toward him. The Ford truck sustained reportable passenger side damage, and the dirt bike was totaled.

The incident remains under investigation and the Cumberland County Crash Reconstruction team processed the scene.

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Plate full of LR Just Desserts (Continued from Page 9A) and cheering on his teammates when he couldn’t physically compete alongside them. Brody was always upbeat. Adjusting to his new role and embracing the opportunities to remain involved with his peers. He even jockeyed for position on the boys’ basketball coaching staff and we had fun poking fun of Coach Martin’s socks that his sweatpants were tucked in to.

Then came the Spring and to see Brody wearing a uniform and competing on the diamond is a true testament to his upbeat attitude.

I often talk about two aspects of sports that each student-athlete themselves can control, and they are attitude and effort. This young man possesses a tremendous attitude and effort. Tonight’s recipient has made a huge impact on the teams he participates on.

His approach is refreshing, and it has been a pleasure to watch him quietly lead by example.

Principal’s Award.

These awards are given to a Senior who have excelled in leadership, academics, and athletics. To be named a Principals award winner you must have a GPA of 90 or better, and been named an all-conference player in a sport during their career.

The 2022 Principals Award winners are: Kathryn Rose, Sadie Tirrell, Abigail Elsaesser, Elle Hall, Noah Duprey and Leah Plummer.

Varsity Club President’s Award: Elle Hall, president; Carly Dyer, vice president; Elizabeth Smith, vice president; Kasey Johnson, vice president.

The Dan Dors “Spirit” Award (presented by Cross-Country Coach Laura Pulito) — Libby Blais. The award is given annually to a deserving cross-country athlete who best exemplifies the attributes of loyalty, love for team and school, and a passion for sport.

Coach Dors coached at LRHS for 22 years. During his tenure, he inspired many student-athletes and rarely missed a Laker home game in any sport. He always called you by name, may not have been your correct name, but always by design.

He went out of his way to speak to everyone and share a warm “hello.” Coach Dors was a Laker through and through. He passed away unexpectedly in January 2018.

“The athlete receiv-

ing this award tonight just might have been the ‘heart and soul’ of the cross-country team for the past four seasons. Over the course of those years, she has qualified for the state meet, served as a captain, taught us all how to survive a zombie apocalypse, and got her teammates ‘hooked’ on fishing,” Coach Pulito said.

“This athlete could always be counted on to leave it all on the course, no matter what she was dealing with, physically or mentally. She was an invaluable scoring member of the team, and one of the most motivational: my favorite part of most meets was jogging to the final stretch of the boys’ race with her, where she would basically scream at any and every Laker runner to toughen up and pick up the pace through the finish. She was so good at this that athletes from other teams started asking her to cheer for them–and she did. Though she can be intimidating at times, she is compassionate, understanding, and kind. I am certain that Coach Dors would be exceptionally proud of Libby Blais and all that she has brought to this team over the past four years. She will be missed more than words can say. Thank you, Libby.”

Rick Worthley Award (selected by Golf Coach Art Kilborn) — Noah Duprey Varsity Club Awards Football — Michael Ross Boys’ Cross Country — Jonathan Boos Girls’ Cross Country — Carly Dyer Field Hockey — Elle Hall Girls’ Soccer — Liz Smith Boys’ Soccer — Jacob Smith Volleyball — Jo-Hannah Vincent Golf — Noah Duprey Girls’ Basketball — Shelby-Lynne Sheldrick Boys’ Basketball — Jacob Stone Girls’ Indoor Track — Abigail Roberts Boys’ Indoor Track — Tristan Cormier Ice Hockey — Jacob Lemery Boys’ Alpine Skiing — Zach Vogel Girls’ Alpine Skiing — Ashley Pelletier Cheering — Lucia Schauenberg Softball — Sadie Tirrell Baseball — Grady Garland Girls’ Outdoor Track — Leah Plummer

Boys’ Outdoor Track — Jacob Stone Girls’ Tennis — Kasey Johnson Boys’ Tennis — Abe Richards Girls’ Lacrosse — Brooke Toole Boys’ Lacrosse — Josiah England Coach of the Year — Wayne Neiman, Ice Cats Ice Hockey. Athletic Director Paul True made this announcement: This coach has a very steady demeanor about him. Understanding the sport he coaches and the athletes that he is responsible for is exemplary. This coach has demonstrated steady growth in the areas of communication, organization, practice planning, and game preparation.

Dealing with three different schools and three different ADs is not an easy chore and he has accomplished that juggling act extremely effectively. He does a great job effectively involving and communicating with Parents from Lake Region, Fryeburg Academy, and Oxford Hills High Schools.

His leadership style has been a blessing for our Cooperative Ice Hockey Program and has led the Ice Cats to a historically successful season record of 12 wins and 7 losses, winning our first ever home play-off game in 4 OTs in front of a packed arena.

He is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine.

It is my pleasure to present this year’s coach of the year award to Wayne Neiman.

Sports participation Single Cords (one varsity sport for four years): Allison Baker, Libby Blais, Jonathan Boos, Michael Chase, David DelVecchio, Holly Duigan, Preston Frye, Grace Gagnon, Ricky Heffron, Emmitt Herrick, Cam Jensen, Katie Keenan, Valerie Kollander, Ally Leighton, Michelle Macrelli, Annie O’Connor, Shivani Prado, Caydence Riley, Michael Ross, Lucia Schauenberg, Trey Spearrin, Chaffee Stoddard, Jacob Stone, Gavin Thayer, Corrie Turentine and Jo-Hannah Vincent.

Double Cords (two varsity sports for four years): Rebecca Caron, Samantha Creaser, Abigail Elsaesser, Gwen Gagnon, Grady Garland, Hailey Gove, Alex Kuvaja, Jac Mageles, Keegan Owens, Payton Owens, Kathryn Rose, Shelby-Lynn Sheldrick,

Elizabeth Smith, Jacob Smith and Sadie Tirrell.

Triple Cords (three varsity sports for four years): Matthew Aker, Noah Duprey, Jacob Gilmore, Elle Hall, Leah Plummer, Brody Sandberg, Brianna Sargent and Brooke Toole.

WMC All-Academic Recipients Track & Field: Leah Plummer.

Girls Tennis: Kathryn Rose, Annie O’Conner and Allison Baker Boys Tennis: Samuel Fickett Girls’ Lacrosse: Rebecca Caron, Brooke Toole, Abigail Elsaesser and Brianna Sargent Baseball: Brody Sandberg Softball: Sabrina Lopez, Sadie Tirrell and Caydence Riley Boys’ Basketball: Brody Sandberg Girls’ Basketball: Elizabeth Smith, Brianna Sargent, Rebecca Caron and Brooke Toole Track & Field: Leah Plummer Nordic Skiing: Eleanor Cowan Girls’ Soccer: Kathryn Rose, Leah Plummer, Brianna Sargent and Elizabeth Smith Cross Country: Brody Sandberg Golf: Chaffee Stoddard Volleyball: Sabrina Lopez and Allison Baker Field Hockey: Abigail Elsaesser and Sadie Tirrell All Conference Selections Boys’ Soccer: Jacob Chadbourne, first team, All-State; Jacob Smith and Matthew Aker, honorable mention Girls’ Soccer: ShelbyLynne Sheldrick and Kathryn Rose, second team Field Hockey: Sadie Tirrell, first team, All-State; Elle Hall, second team; Reiyn Hart, honorable mention Football: Michael Ross, All-Conference; Ryan Stoker, Brock Gibbons, Aundrew Edwards and Colby Chadwick, honorable mention Golf: Noah Duprey, All Conference Volleyball: Jo-Hannah Vincent, second team; Hailey Gove, honorable mention Cross Country: Susie Butler and Carly Dyer qualified for the State Championships Alpine Skiing: Ashley Pelletier, Lauren Roy and Zach Vogel. Zach and Ashley also qualified for

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FA slugger Katy McIntyre expected to see more change-ups when she faced Lake Region ace hurler Melissa Mayo in Tuesday’s Class B South prelim softball game.

So, leading up to Tuesday’s playoff, McIntyre spent extra time working on her timing.

It paid off, big time with

the bases loaded in the top of the 10th inning.

McIntyre blasted an 0-2 pitch to centerfield. The ball two hopped the fence for a ground-rule double, plating two runs leading Fryeburg Academy to a 9-7 victory and a trip to today’s quarterfinal game against second-ranked Gardiner (15-2). Weather permitting, game time is 4 p.m. at GHS. McIntyre proved to

be a major thorn in Lake Region’s side, going 5-for6 as the Raiders knocked 11 hits. Fellow senior Camden Jones also carried a big stick to the plate, going 4-for-6, while also delivering a clutch effort on the mound in relief to earn the victory.

After the two schools played nailbiters in the regular season, the Raiders turned up the pressure on

the sixth-seeded Lakers (10-7) by scoring four times in the opening inning.

The Lakers appeared a tad bit tight, committing three errors opening the door for McIntyre to whack a two-run single. Jones and Emily Walker also singled as the Raiders sent nine hitters to bat. Mayo escaped further damage when Shelby Purslow was RAIDERS, Page 8A

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IAN SMITH kicked off the Just Desserts evening by skillfully playing the “National Anthem.” (Rivet Photo) the Maine State Ski Team that competed in the Eastern High School Championship.

Boys’ Basketball: Jacob Stone, second team; Jacob Chadbourne, defensive team. The Lakers earned the MPA Sportsmanship banner. Local hoop supporter Jeff Hall received the Bill Shane Award.

Girls’ Basketball: Shelby-Lynne Sheldrick, third team; Elle Hall, honorable mention Indoor Track & Field: Abigail Roberts, first team, triple jump. Abigail set a new school record in the 800 with a time of 2:27.52 Ice Hockey: Owen Galligan (FA), first team; Caleb Mickon (FA), second team; Noah Grant (OH), second team.

Track & Field: Campbell Johnson, first

team, high jump and second team, triple jump; Alecssander Freitas, second team, 300-meter hurdles; Sam Laverdiere, second team, 3200 meters.

Baseball: Jacob Chadbourne, second team, shortstop; Brock Gibbons, second team, outfield; Matthew Aker, honorable mention Boys’ Lacrosse: Zach Vogel, second team, attack; Aundrew Edwards, second team, goalie; Josiah England, honorable mention Girls’ Lacrosse: Rebecca Caron, Abby Elsaesser, Katie Keenan; Gwen Gagnon, honorable mention Softball: Sadie Tirrell, first team; Melissa Mayo, second team; Emily Rock, honorable mention

Raider recaps

(Continued from Page 8A) “Kate is playing at a high level and is playing with a lot of confidence. She believes in herself and her abilities which we worked on during the season. She is able to get the most of her capabilities and has come a long way in a short time,” Coach Chaffee said.

Kate was awarded Most Valuable Player this year, which completed a successful and accomplished season.

Number one doubles player Mimi Albert didn’t play, but had earned Rookie of the Year during the season.

Although a senior, it was Mimi’s first season playing competitive tennis.

“Mimi is a talented tennis player that plays with such an awesome attitude. She is very athletic so her footwork along with her hand-eye coordination improved her doubles game,” the coach added.

Mimi’s doubles partner is senior captain Riley Miller, whose determination, drive, and perseverance earned her Co-MVP. “Riley demonstrated intense focus and love for the sport. She is always motivated and always looking to try to get the best out of herself all the time,” Coach Chaffee noted.

Alana Cini, another captain, possessed strength in the face of adversity, courage in the face of peril and the willingness to stand up.

The Fryeburg Academy girls finished in third place in the MAISAD Conference and third overall as a team in the tournament.

“I’m always so proud of the progress, the effort, and the attitude of the girls this season. From the first day of practice to the last match, they always had smiles on their faces and gave 100%,” Coach Chaffee said. “They would fight and battle to the end. They can hang their heads up high because they left no stone unturned and left nothing out there on the court. The girls were a pleasure to coach and to see how far they come is a coach’s dream come true.”

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CITIZEN OF THE MONTH honorees recognized by the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club were (left to right): Libby Blais, Sam Brown, Abby Elsaesser, Shivani Prado and Brianna Sargent. Sabrina Lopez was absent from the event and picture.

Rotary honors Good Citizens

The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club had the extreme pleasure last Thursday, May 19, of honoring six Citizens of the Month, seniors from Lake Region High School, who exemplify service in school and the community. Each student, as well as their family members, friends and teachers were recognized.

The celebratory breakfast was created by Rotarians Carol Rothenberg and

Joanne Cohn, key members on the Club’s Youth Committee. From the podium, Carol Rotenberg did the honors of acknowledging each student. President Jessica Lynn Putnam presented each in turn with a framed certificate and a $100 gift card. About 30 people attended the gathering held at the Bridgton Community Center.

Due to the pandemic, this is the first celebratory event

for Citizens of the Month in three years. The six were honored all together rather than separately as they have been in years past.

Honorees were Libby Blais (November), Sam Brown (December), Abby Elsaesser (January), Sabrina Lopez (February), Brianna Sargent (March), and Shivani Prado (April).

Remarked Jessica Putnam after the event, “Congratulations to all

the Citizens of the Month.

What an outstanding group of young people. For us Rotarians, it was a wonderful occasion for an in-person meeting, something we’ve not done enough of lately.”

For more information about the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club, check out https://lakeregionrotary. com or the Facebook Page.

To contact Jessica Putnam, e-mail her at lakeregionrotary@gmail.com.

Gearing up for Adult Ed graduation

By Madelyn Litz Adult Ed Director Lake Region and Fryeburg Area’s students and staff are excited to be preparing for the graduation of the Class of 2022. Our students work hard during the year to complete either their Lake Region Adult Diploma credit requirements or to prepare to successfully pass HiSET Equivalency Diploma exams in time for graduation.

The commencement is on Tuesday, June 14, at 6 p.m. in the Lake Region High School auditorium. Keep an eye out for pictures of our graduates in an upcoming BN edition!

Current graduates of local high schools should also know that our College Transitions program is in full swing during the summer months helping area students make sure they are ready and prepared to begin college or enter

a post-secondary training program. If you need assistance navigating your way through the college process, accessing a training program, or need help to boost those academic skills, consider enrolling in our College Transitions program. Students can receive support for academic remediation.

There are many changes to the community college system, and we have answers to the questions folks typically have. Call us for assistance. Call our Academic Coordinator at 647-3015.

Raiders upset Laker softballers (Continued from Page 7A) gunned down at home plate on an outstanding block by catcher Sadie Tirrell.

With the bases full, Mayo recorded her second strikeout of the frame to stop the onslaught.

FA pitcher Abby Ontengco sailed through the first two innings, but ran into a little trouble in the third as Tirrell singled, stole two bases and scored on Margo Tremblay’s single, lining a 1-2 pitch to put LR on the board. Ontengco avoided further trouble when third baseman Emily Walker made a nifty scoop of a ground ball hugging

the foul line, and then rifled a perfect throw to first to beat a charging Emily Rock for the final out.

After a rocky first, Mayo found her groove featuring a lively fastball and welltimed change-ups that kept FA hitters off balance. The junior ace retired 9 of 10 hitters over three frames, striking out three.

After squandering a great scoring chance in the fourth — bases loaded with one down, a line drive off the bat of Sabrina Lopez was snagged by FA shortstop Camden Jones who zipped the ball to first to catch a LR runner off the

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bag for a double play — the Lakers broke through for five runs on three hits.

Like the Lakers in the first, Fryeburg’s defense crumbled, committing three errors trying to defend LR’s small ball attack. Rock, Kylie Myers and Tirrell then each smoked RBI singles to give the Lakers a 6-4 lead.

One lesson first-year Coach Mackenzie Buzzell has harped on her club is to battle for seven innings.

Seniors Jones and McIntyre have played in big games during their FA careers — including trips to the conference finals — and under-

stand all it takes is a spark to get momentum back. FA’s sparkplugs did their job.

Jones singled to start the seventh, and McIntyre followed with a bullet that hit the centerfield fence. With Jones at third, McIntyre stole second. FA evened the game when Emily Walker’s ground ball was mishandled, allowing both Jones and McIntyre to score.

Mayo left the go ahead run at second with a strikeout, fly ball to short and a come-backer to the hill.

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TRACK & FIELD The ride to the State Meet this past Saturday to Mt. Desert Island High School might at times been scenic, but it surely was a long haul for the Lake Region contingent.

The Lakers left the high school in two vans just after 5:45 a.m. and travelled three hours to MDI. After settling in, the Lakers had a few morning events.

Highlights were the boys’ 4x800 meter relay team and Campbell Johnson.

Grady Kemp (2:13.0), Ezra Gronlund (2:12.3), and Sam Laverdiere (2:12.1) had big personal record (PR) splits and Bhavnish Tucker ran a solid second leg (2:15.9). Their 8:53.27 time is the fastest for Lake Region since the school record set in 2006. It also earned them seventh place. Freeport won the event in 8:30.08.

Campbell had no misses through 4-8 in the high jump and narrowly missed 4-10 on her second attempt. The no misses were key as she tied for fifth in the event.

Kristen Kirk of Cony HS won the event at 5-2.

Then, there was a lull in Laker events so coaches and athletes enjoyed watching some other events and relaxing.

“Too relaxed apparently as they had called our team down several times to the awards area, but many of us were unaware,” Coach Mark Snow said.

Turns out the Lake Region boys’ and girls’ teams were awarded the Sportsmanship Award for Southern Maine. Every school votes for this award and “we are very grateful, honored, and humbled that so many picked our team as demonstrating good sportsmanship,” Coach Snow said.

In the afternoon: Alex Freitas ran a PR 44.00 in the 300-meter hurdles and out leaned Thomas Gringas of Gardiner to win the second section of the event. Gage Cooney of Greely won the race in 41.83.

“That lean was key as it turned out to be for 7th place overall in the event. Only 6 of the 8 in the final section ran faster,” Coach Snow said.

Sadie Plummer (2:35.95) and Abigail Roberts (2:25.96) ran lifetime bests in the 800 meters to finish 14th and 7th, respectively. Annie Vannoy of Medomak Valley placed first in 2:20.58.

About an hour later, Abigail ran the 3200 meters.

She gritted through that 8-lap event, finishing sixth in a 12-second PR time of 12:34.45 (winning time was 11:21.65 by Cary Drake of York). Abigail will represent Lake Region and Maine at the New England Championships in New Britain, Conn.

Sam Laverdiere also ran in the 3200 meters. The leaders went out at a fast pace, and Sam was just behind them going through the 1600 meters in 5:02. Ethan Roach of John Bapst was sitting on Sam for the last 3 laps, and despite one of his shoes coming untied, Sam held him off to record the highest Laker finish of the day — fourth place in a PR time of 10:19.69. Vaughn Lindenau of Cape Elizabeth won the race in 10:00.32.

Lake Region ended the meet with two 4x400 meter relay teams, both not seeded to medal. However, the girls’ almost did! Campbell Johnson (1:07.5) and Sadie Plummer (1:07.7) ran PR splits and Abigail Roberts (about 30 minutes after her 3200 meters) and Leah Plummer helped the team close in on Freeport near the finish.

“They didn’t quite get there, but their final time of 4:28.07 placed them 8th and is the fastest Laker team since the school record in 2013,” Coach Snow said.

York won the relay in 4:13.64.

The LR boys got PR splits from Michael Clarke (60.4), Ezra Gronlund (57.7), Bhavnish Tucker and Jacob Stone (57.4) to record a seasonal best time of 3:53.87. Yarmouth won the relay in 3:35.53.

Laker athletes and coaches ended the day with a stop at Chick-Fil-A and a three-plus hour ride home through some strong downpours.

“Not sure how some slept through that,” Coach Snow said. “It was a banner day, literally, that I will never forget.”

Raider recaps

TRACK & FIELD At the Class B State Meet held at Mt. Desert Island, a handful of Raiders put their talents to the test against the best in Maine.

Eliza Thorne placed ninth in the 200 meters in 28.00 (winning time was 26.53 by Tori Hews of Cape Elizabeth), and fifth in the 400 meters in 1:02.96 (winning time was 1:01.21 by Shealyn Brochu of Morse).

Isabel Macht was 12th in the 400 meters in 1:04.30.

Alanna Nataluk earned a ninth in the 1600 meters in 5:42.91 (winning time was 5:04.01 by Cary Drake of York).

Jacob Adams nailed down fourth in the long jump at 20-8.50 (winning effort was 20-11.75 by Corbin Flewelling of Old Town). He was 18th in the 200 meters in 24.31 (winning time was a record 22.41 by Miles Burr of MDI).

Luke Dupuis captured 14th in the 3200 meters in 11:05.05 (winning time was 10:00.32 by Vaughn Lindenau of Cape Elizabeth).

GIRLS’ TENNIS The Fryeburg Academy varsity girls’ tennis team ended their season on a high note, traveling to Oxford Hills and edging the Vikings with wins coming from the Raiders’ second doubles team, cruising in straight sets. Ainsley Foster and Chloe Sartory were on the top of their game and did an excellent job on executing their game plan. They were able to use angles on their groundstrokes and volleys to push their opponents on the defense. This helped open up the court and gave them spaces to hit the ball into. Ainsley and Chloe picked up the Coach’s Award during the end of the season awards.

“They bring heart, passion and persistence each and every day,” FA Coach Chris Chaffee said.

Senior captain Naomi Harper at number 3 singles was playing 2 singles that day and was able to close out a convincing victory.

“Naomi has played an important role for the years she played for us. She has never beaten herself and always gave her best effort. She has always shown grace, class, and sportsmanship in her matches and that earned her the Sportsmanship Award,” Coach Chaffee said.

Clinching the third win of the evening for Fryeburg was MAISAD state champion Kate Halpern.

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Regional Sports

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GOOD SPORTS — Brody Sandberg and Brooke Toole received the MPA’s Sportsmanship Awards.

ALPINE SKI HONOREE Reannah Dingley was SPIRITED RUNNER — Earning the Coach Dan selected recipient of the Carol Youker Award.

Dors Spirit Award was Libby Blais.

Full plate of Just Desserts for the game.

Carol Youker Award — Reannah Dingley.

Carol Youker was a member of the LRHS Class of 1970. She was a skier with grace, speed, precision, daring but most of all, had a love for the sport. Carol grew up skiing, experiencing the sport first from a backpack on the back of her father, who was the Bridgton Academy Outing Club director. Once she TOP ATHLETES — Noah Duprey received the took her first steps, Carol Steve Gammon Award and Elle Hall received the quickly advanced to skiing Sonya Flanigan Kenniston Award. on her own. She skied for the Bridgton High School girls’ ski team and was on the first Lake Region H.S. ski team in 1970. Carol was a ski instructor at Pleasant Mountain before attending and graduating from Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Mont., with a degree in outdoor recreation. She returned to New England after graduation and taught skiing in Maine and New Hampshire. Carol died in a car accident in New Hampshire in 1977.

This memorial award was established to remember Carol’s skill and love for skiing, but also as much for her happy nature and likeable personality. She was enthusiastic, full of life and fun to be around. The award goes to someone who demCOACH OF THE YEAR, Ice Cats hockey Coach onstrates all of these qualiWayne Neiman (left) pictured with Lake Region ties.

Athletic Director Paul True.

Western Maine C o n f e r e n c e Sportsmanship Awards (presented by Athletic Director Paul True) — Brooke Toole — This young lady is one of the most polite, nicest young ladies you would ever want to meet. The most meaningful compliment that I could pay this young lady is that her peers & coaches truly enjoy being around her.

Her bright big smile and positive attitude should be emulated by young studentathletes looking for a role model.

She has been an integral member of 3 Teams this year. She doesn’t lead her Team is goals scored, minutes played, and on one Team she is on, doesn’t even wear a uniform. All that said, she leads all of her Teams in possessing a positive attitude and always sharing constructive thoughts when given the opportunity.

This young lady is a quiet leader, leads by example, for what a loyal teamGOOD CITIZENS — Receiving the Western Maine Conference Good Citizenship mate should look like. She Awards were Brody Sandberg and Rebecca Caron. is respected by ALL and she

Photos by Wayne Rivet

With parents, athletes and coaches all inside the Nutting Gym once again, tips of the hat were made last week for outstanding performances and achievements during this past Lake Region High School sports seasons.

Just Desserts went to: Sonya Flanigan Kenniston Award to the outstanding female athlete — Elle Hall. Sonja Flanagin Kenniston was a 1971 LRHS graduate who participated in field hockey, basketball, softball and track. She was never a star, captain or high scorer, but she was always first to practice, last to leave, and always helped taking care of the equipment. She was always the loudest cheering for all of her teammates.

She was a key individual through her leadership skills, bridging the community rivalries into a positive atmosphere. She was the first true “Laker.” After graduation, Sonja returned to Lake Region and did photography for classes and sports teams. Sonja was killed in an automobile accident in the mid 1970s.

Steve Gammon Award to the outstanding male athlete — Noah Duprey.

Steve Gammon was an exceptional scholar-athlete and a member of the Class of 1972. He was a two-sport athlete, competing in football and basketball. Steve was tragically killed. This award is given in his honor for his dedication and love

President’s Award

Kathryn Rose

Sadie Tirrell

Abigail Elsaesser

Elle Hall

Leah Plummer

Noah Duprey

in turn demonstrates respect for officials, opponents, coaches, and her peers. She is selfless and is a tremendous inspiration of serving others. She is always offering to help others out. She is simply the first one to step up to pick up a messy bench, cheer for her teammates, or play through a tough injury. It is Team first.

No matter what Team she is on, and what role she may fill, they are better for it. Her loyalty is a breath of fresh air and provides a clear pathway for others to emulate.

Brody Sandberg — This young man is a crowd favorite wherever he goes.

You can usually hear his peers calling out his name

or cheering when he does well during competition.

All done with the utmost respect and admiration that his peers have for him.

You never would hear this young man say a negative word to an official or the opponent he competes against. He seemingly loves the teams he participates on, is always encouraging and upbeat. Upbeat is the lesson that this young man emulates. He was sidelined for nine months after having major back surgery. There was a time when we questioned whether we would see him in another Laker uniform. During his recovery, he was the consummate teammate. Always present DESSERTS, Page 7A

Lake Region Graduation

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Awards to LRHS Class of 2022

Alfred N. Frazier American Legion and Auxiliary Unit #155, Naples, Maine Scholarship – Brianna Sargent, Tyler Stuart Ann Marie Donahue Memorial Scholarship – David DelVecchio Betty and Sumner Hancock Scholarship – Samantha Creaser, Noah Duprey, Emmitt Herrick, Abigail Elsaesser, Elle Hall, Etasia Higgins, Elizabeth Smith, Aleah Warren Betty and Sumner Hancock Scholarship, Lois Varney Award – Leah Plummer Brian Keith Stuart Award – Sabrina Lopez Bridgton Lions’ Club Scholarship – David DelVecchio Bridgton Scholarship Foundation: North Bridgton Congregational Church Scholarship – Allison Baker Eli Kroot Memorial Scholarship & Kendall Ham Memorial Scholarship – David DelVecchio George Riley Memorial Scholarship & Milt McKeen Scholarship — Holly Duigan John T. Gyger Memorial Scholarship & George M. Oberg Mem Scholarship – Corbyn Hatch Lebovitz Memorial Scholarship & Donald Beal Memorial Scholarship – Cameron Jensen R. William Foster Memorial Scholarship & Raymond S. Allen Mem Scholarship — Alex Kuvaja Blynn Davis Memorial Scholarship & Carl and Esther Kilborn Memorial Scholarship – Sabrina Lopez Frank Pike Jr. Memorial Scholarship – Katie MacDonald Henry Shorey Memorial Scholarship – Jac Mageles Lillian S. Willins Memorial Scholarship & Thomas Willins Memorial Scholarship – Annie O’Connor James Evans Memorial Scholarship & Anna Kilbourne Memorial Scholarship – Ainsley Pendexter Raymond and Alice Whitney Memorial Scholarship & Andrew Sanborn Memorial Scholarship – Caydence Riley Blynn Davis Memorial Scholarship & George M. Abbott Memorial Scholarship – Nicholas Towns Thomas Willins Memorial Scholarship – Jo-Hannah Vincent Crooked River Elementary School Scholarship – Emmitt Herrick, Sadie Tirrell David C. Burke Scholarship Fund – Elizabeth Stefaniak Dr. Burton L. Rankie & Family Scholarship Fund – Samantha Creaser Dr. Charles J. McDonald Memorial – Leah Plummer Dr. Christina L. Chaplin Scholarship – Shelby-Lynne Sheldrick Dr. John Bischoffberger Scholarship – Elle Hall Evelyn M. Kelley Scholarship – Brooke Toole Evora Jordan Positive Action Committee – Annie O’Connor Hancock Lumber Scholarship – Cameron Jensen, Nicholas Towns Hazel F. Cook National Honor Society Scholarship – Allison Baker, Brooke Toole Jeans Day Scholarship – Sadie Tirrell Jeff Flanigan Memorial Scholarship – Jaydon London Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation – David DelVecchio, Holly Duigan, Corbyn Hatch, Cameron Jensen, Alexander Kuvaja, Katie MacDonald, Annie O’Connor, Ainsley Pendexter, Nicholas Towns, Jo-Hannah Vincent Kendal C. and Anna Ham Scholarship Grant – Nicholas Towns Lake Region High Alumni Scholarship – Ainsley Pendexter, Aleah Warren Lake Region Teachers’ Association – Allison Baker Mary Lou Smith Fund Memorial Scholarship – Allison Baker MELMAC Richard W. Tyler Principal’s Scholarship – Sabrina Lopez Mitchell Scholar – Sabria Lopez Milton S. McKeen Jr. Scholarship Fund – Annie O’Connor North Sebago United Methodist Ladies Circle – Keegan Owens, Payton Owens Randy Whitehouse Memorial Scholarship – Noah Duprey Reny Charitable Foundation – Allison Baker, Cameron Jensen, Sadie Johnson, Elizabeth Stefaniak Rotary Club of Bridgton — Lake Region Academic Scholarship — Abigail Elsaesser Rotary Club of Bridgton — Lake Region Vocational Scholarship – Sabrina Lopez Russ Haggett Scholarship – Holly Duigan Sabre Leadership Scholarship – Rebecca Caron Sebago Elementary School Scholarship – Keegan Owens, Payton Owens, Shelby-Lynne Sheldrick, Elizabeth Stefaniak Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce – Rebecca Caron Sebago Lions’ Club – Payton Owens, Elizabeth Stefaniak Sebago Volunteer Association – Shelby-Lynne Sheldrick, Elizabeth Stefaniak Songo Locks School Scholarship – Etasia Higgins, Brianna Sargent Sturdivant Family – David DelVecchio, Emmitt Herrick Theodore E. Nutting Scholarship – Noah Duprey, Leah Plummer Tom Gyger Scholarship – Holly Duigan Girl Scouts of Maine Future Leaders Scholarship – Elizabeth Stefaniak Waldeier Scholarship – Allison Baker ACADEMIC AWARDS Fine Arts — Katie MacDonald and Aleah Warren Choral — Kaytrien Hall Instrumental — Phoebe Payne Manual — Jayden London and Matthew Aker English — Eleanor Cowan Humanities — Sierra Fortner Math — Samuel Fickett and Rebecca Caron

END OF ONE ROAD, A BEGINNING TO A NEW ADVENTURE — Graduation Day on Sunday was a proud moment for these members of the LRHS Class of 2022: (top) Alizah Girard; (bottom left to right) Preston Phillips and David DelVecchio, receiving his diploma from Principal Maggie Thornton.

LEADING THE WAY, Class Marshall Jacob Smith; all smiles after receiving her diploma is Phoebe Payne.

(Rivet Photos) Science — Chaffee Stoddard and Rebecca Caron VOCATIONAL AWARDS Social Studies — Rebecca Caron Mason’s Scholarships — Lindsey St. Jock, Libby World Language — Genevieve Goodspeed (French), Blais, Trinity Desjardins Allison Baker (French) and Hannah Fitzpatrick (Spanish) David Leddy Construction Tech Scholarship — Gavin RECOGNITION AWARDS Dolloff Laker Award — Lindsey St. Jock Town Fair Tire Scholarship — Alexis Brown, Clinton Class Marshalls — Elle Hall and Jacob Smith Libby, Elizabeth Stefaniak Crooked River Academy — Katie Holbrook and Gavin Mike Wesig-Andy Ameika Scholarship — Keeley Dolloff Elliott Drama Cords — Kaytrien Hall, Walker Lavoie, Annie Greater Bridgton-Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce O’Connor, Kathryn Rose, Tyler Stuart Scholarship — Sabrina Lopez Interact Club — Abigail Elsaesser, Leah Plummer Tom Quinn Vocational Scholarship-Construction ASTRA Club — Sabrina Lopez, Shelby-Lynne Technology — Elizabeth Stefaniak, Andrew Noyes Sheldrick, Elizabeth Smith Most Improved, Construction — Gavin Dolloff Math Team — Pamela Sargent Most Improved, Computer Technology — Emylee Drama/Newspaper (double cord) — David DelVecchio Helmbright ASTRA/Math Team (double cord) — Brooke Toole LRHS AWARDS, Page 11A

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Conversation with LR’s Top 3 (Continued from Page 1A) a goal and sticking to it.

Since elementary school, I had always wanted to go to an elite school after graduation. Knowing that they were hard to get into, I knew I would have to put in a ton of work to stand a chance in the admissions process.

So, I always worked as hard as I could in school, going above and beyond to do extra assignments and taking harder classes, always holding myself accountable.

Whenever it got difficult, I pictured holding an acceptance letter to one of those schools and I knew it would all be worth it in the end. It was also really important to have an outlet and to take care of myself too so everything wasn’t always about school. I loved playing lacrosse, reading fun books, spending the day with friends, or going to the lake. And all of the hard work definitely did pay off in the end!

Eleanor Cowan: Being in the Top 3 of the class has certainly taken a lot of hard work and focus. It is something you have to set your mind to at the beginning of high school and not really waver from. Looking back, I think I had a very different high school experience than most because I sacrificed a lot of other experiences for my studies. For most of my high school career, after school was dedicated to work and then homework late into the night, and the weekends were very similar. Burnout is something I think all of us experienced to one degree or another because after years of this you get really tired. For me, I had to prove to myself I could do it. In the end, I do think developing this type of strong work ethic will help me later in life.

BN. Was there a situation or moment during your high school years that posed a major challenge to you, and ultimately changed you as a person/student (explain)?

Kathryn Rose: I feel like all my classmates could

agree that we went through many ups and downs that had profound impacts on the people and students we wanted to grow to become.

For me personally, the beginning of senior year really marked a turning point in my life. I realized that I wanted to spend more time living in the moment with my loved ones rather than prepping for the next big thing. Studying was still very important to me, but not at the expense of making memories with the ones who inspired me to work hard in the first place.

Rebecca Caron: This is probably a popular answer, but definitely COVID-19 in the spring of my sophomore year. I was taking a rigorous course schedule, as well as my very first dual enrollment class and second ever AP class, and then everything was just shut down.

I was left to navigate so many of these challenging things all by myself at home while feeling like there was no one there to help me. I ultimately learned that so many people are there to help if you only reach out a hand, and I quickly reversed an old way of thinking and found out that I really didn’t have to do everything by myself. I also learned during COVID that the little things in life really are the big things. Most of my early high school experience, I exclusively went to school, played sports, did homework, and repeated.

I always told myself that after I reached the pinnacle of graduation, then I would have the time to have fun. But, as we all learned with the pandemic, you can’t push things off that far, because nothing beyond today is ever really promised. I began hanging out with friends more and went on more classsponsored trips. I realized that even just sitting around a campfire surrounded by the people who I grew up with or playing speed trivia with my senior classmates at 2 in the morning was all

CLASS TREASURER, Annie O’Connor

that I really needed in that moment.

Eleanor Cowan: Throughout high school, I struggled with some serious mental health challenges which often made getting the work done I needed to, to stay on track, more difficult. But, also in a way, having an academic focus was grounding throughout some tumultuous periods in my life. I struggled with anorexia throughout middle school and into high school and sophomore year I was hospitalized for a period which made keeping up with my school work very difficult. But, I did continue my studies and I realized if I could do that I could really do anything. Now, whenever I am going through a difficult time, I try to draw on that same strength I did at that point in my life.

Struggling and recovering has made me a more resilient person.

BN. Name three things from your high school days you are most proud of and why?

Kathryn Rose: I am proud of my classmates and myself for managing to adapt to all the changes COVID-19 threw our way, from online learning, to hybrid, back to full time learning during a time where there was so little certainty. I am proud of myself for taking each opportunity others have graciously given me and turning them into a future.

Finally, I am proud of learning to be unapologetically me, because this helped me find lifelong friends.

Rebecca Caron: The biggest is definitely being salutatorian! I could talk a lot about this, but in short, it’s a physical reminder of all of the work and late nights that I put in to get here. Another is, for sure, being a two-sport studentathlete. Sports became such a key part of my high school experience that it actually was hard for me to do well in school and manage my time if I wasn’t in a sports season. I’m also very proud of my athletic achievements and the athletic awards that I’ve earned, especially in lacrosse. My final one is vague but it’s the person who I became in high school. All of the little accomplishments, the personality traits I developed, the friendships I made, and the memories I gathered.

I’m extremely proud of the person who I became during my high school experience and couldn’t imagine being anyone else.

Eleanor Cowan: As I said before, I am very proud of the work ethic I have developed. I know that I will always try my best and put in as much effort as I can with anything I do. I am proud of learning how to self-advocate and communicate with others better.

I was always very shy and

quiet and I have learned over the years the importance of having my voice and opinion heard. I am also proud of my curiosity to try new things. Though I was not always present in school throughout the years, I participated in theater, chorus, and senior year I tried a new sport.

BN. What was the greatest lesson you learned during your high school days, and how will it help you in the future?

Kathryn Rose: Working alone might be more efficient, but sometimes it’s more fun to work with others. Group projects were always my worst nightmare, and when the option was presented, I would almost always work alone, but upon reflection I cannot recall any of these moments. While group projects sometimes ended up with me doing the bulk of the assignment, many more were filled with laughter, and those are the memories I will remember.

Moving forward, not just in college but in all aspects of life, I hope that by being more open to these experiences I will not prevent myself from making these memories.

Rebecca Caron: High school taught me that success is what you make it, and it’s not all about your GPA (grade point average) or how much money you make at your job. It’s also being able to go to bed at night in peace or happiness that manifests itself in laughing so much with your friends that your cheeks actually hurt. This was kind of a hard lesson to learn, and I’m still working at it because changing my mindset is hard, but I know that this lesson will serve me well in my future, especially as my life grows even more crazy. As cliché as it sounds, I know that if I spend time chasing success found in my happiness and the happiness of the people I care about, success disguised as other elements will find me.

Eleanor Cowan: The greatest lesson I learned in high school was, as cliché as it sounds, to believe in your abilities. When I began high school, I was very hesitant about everything I did.

I would cry before turning in assignments because I was so worried I would not get a good enough grade.

And to be honest, this was a complete waste of time.

The hours I spent worried simply left me more sleep deprived and with nothing else to show for it. I had to slowly learn that I was smart and the work I did was in fact good. And in the end having that confidence improved what I did because it made me more focused. I can carry this confidence into my college career and beyond.

BN. What is next for you? Where are you head-

HONOR ESSAYIST, Eleanor Cowan spoke about how she evolved during her four years in high school from “Shy” Eleanor to a more confident Eleanor, who spoke in front of a packed Fryeburg Fair building Sunday afternoon.

(Rivet Photo)

About the Top 3

Valedictorian Kathryn Rose Residence: Bridgton Parent: Kathryn T. Rose School organizations/sports: Varsity Soccer and Tennis, Drama Club, Math Team, and National Honor Society Honors: Lions’ Student of the Month, MPA Principal’s Award, Principal’s Award (athletics), recipient of the Jennison Family Trustee Scholarship.

Salutatorian Rebecca Caron Residence: Naples Parents: Bob and Marie Caron School organizations/sports: Girl Scouts, president of ASTRA Club, Sergeant at Arms of National Honor Society, JV and Varsity Basketball, Varsity Lacrosse Honors: Western Maine Conference Citizenship Award, Girl Scout Silver Award, Girl Scout Bronze Award, AP Scholar with Honor, Lions Club Student of the Month for October, Excellence in Humanities, Excellence in Mathematics for Pre-Calculus, Excellence in Social Studies for AP US Government and Politics, Excellence in French, Excellence in Mathematics, Excellence in Science, Golden Globe Social Studies Award, and high honors.

Honor Essayist Eleanor Cowan Background: I was born in Ellsworth, but spent the majority of my childhood living in Bozeman, Montana.

My family moved back to Maine when I was 10. My mother is Erika Rowland. She is the Executive Director at Greater Lovell Land Trust. My father is Karl Cowan, who works as the Assistant Superintendent at Point Sebago Golf Course. Throughout my high school career, my main extracurricular has been horseback riding. I have ridden for nine years and show at an intermediate level of dressage. I also began Nordic ski racing my senior year and will continue to compete in this in college. ed; have you decided on a career path, and if so, what lead you in this direction?

Kathryn Rose: I plan to further my education at Bentley University on a full scholarship, where I will be majoring in Data Analytics.

I have always been drawn toward numbers since I was a child, and I hope to combine this interest with my passion for the social sciences and drive toward the unknown in a researchbased career after I graduate.

Rebecca Caron: I am headed to Maine Maritime Academy to study Marine Transportation Operations and to continue to play lacrosse. I’ll graduate with a degree, as well as my US Coast Guard 3rd mate license. I plan to work aboard merchant marine vessels in conjunction with the US Navy as I gather sea time to earn my captain’s license as one of 150 women in the United States holding that certification. I’ve always loved the ocean and being on the water, but I had never heard of a career like this until

my sophomore year of high school when my art teacher, Ms. Metcalf, told me about her sister who does this. At that point, I began researching and it sounded like something I would love to do in addition to being a ton of fun. Within just a few weeks of researching and talking to people, it quickly became my favorite future path, beating out two ideas that I had been working toward since elementary school. I decided to run with Maine Maritime and I couldn’t be more excited!

Eleanor Cowan: In the fall, I will be attending the University of Wyoming to study Pre-Veterinary Science with an equine focus. At the moment, I hope to later pursue a career as an Equine Veterinarian.

I have chosen this path because I love working with horses and would like to have a career that keeps me involved in the horse world.

I am also very excited to be joining the University of Wyoming Nordic ski team and continuing my ski racing journey.

LRHS Awards

(Continued from Page 10A) Most Improved, Early Childhood — Lindsey St. Jock Most Innovative, Computer Tech — Logan Chiasson Law Enforcement Cadet of Year — Libby Blais Outstanding Student, Culinary — Keeley Elliott Outstanding Student, Automotive — Emmitt Herrick Sunshine Award, Health Occupations — Gwen Gagnon HIGH HONORS Rebecca Caron, Eleanor Cowan, Sabrina Lopez, Annie O’Connor, Leah Plummer, Kathryn Rose, Brooke Toole, Aleah Warren HONORS Allison Baker, Libby Blais, David DelVecchio, Abigail Elsaesser, Samuel Fickett, Sierra Fortner, Genevieve Goodspeed, Elle Hall, Kaytrien Hall, Richard Heffron, Alexander Kuvaja, Jadyn McGinn, Ainsely Pendexter, Caydence Riley, Brody Sandberg, Brianna Sargent, Elizabeth Smith, Corey Stevens, Chaffee Stoddard, Sadie Tirrell NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Allison Baker, Rebecca Caron, Eleanor Cowan, David DelVecchio, Noah Duprey, Abigail Elsaesser, Elle Hall, Sabrina Lopez, Annie O’Connor, Leah Plummer, TOSSED — Lake Region Class of 2022 graduates toss their caps at the conclusion of Sunday’s Caydence Riley, Kathryn Rose, Elizabeth Smith, Tyler Commencement Exercises held at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds.

(Photo by Kevin Murphy) Stuart, Brooke Toole, Aleah Warren

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HIGH THROW AND UNDER THE TAG — Lake Region’s Kylie Myers slides safely into second base as a high throw sails over Fryeburg Academy second baseman Shelby Purslow’s head.

(Rivet Photos)

Raiders outlast LR in roller-coaster prelim (Continued from Page 8A) Camden Jones, who came on in the fifth to finally shut down the LR rally, walked lead-off Caydence Riley. Two sacrifice bunts (Mallory Smith and Sabrina Lopez) moved Riley into scoring position. Coach Buzzell made the wise decision to intentionally walk hot-hitting senior AllConference player Sadie Tirrell to face freshman Margo Tremblay. While she had two hits in the game, Tremblay uncorked a solid drive to right, but she just got under it a bit, giving FA outfielder Emma Rydman plenty of time to position

herself for the inning closing out.

FA went in order in the eighth.

LR loaded the bases on an error and two walks, but FA forced another inning as Jones induced two fly ball outs to Purslow at second, and her cat-like quickness out of the pitching circle enabled the senior to track down a bunt by Mallory Smith and make the tag for the out.

McIntyre doubled to start the ninth, but Mayo retired the next three hitters — fly to third base, ground out short to first, and fly to shortstop.

OUT AT THE PLATE, Lake Region senior catcher Sadie Tirrell tags out Raider runner Shelby Purslow in Tuesday’s Class B prelim in Naples.

Upsets lead to FA, LR showdown BASEBALL PLAYOFFS Just as the Laker and Raider softball teams squared off to see who would advance in the playoffs Tuesday, the LR and FA baseball teams will do the same today.

Both local baseball teams pulled off road upsets Tuesday to advance to a Class B South quarterfinal showdown.

The 10th-seeded Raiders (6-11) knocked off seventhseed Poland 2-0 on a pitching gem by Noah Grant, who surrendered just one hit while striking out five.

Ethan Lord had a two-run single in the first inning for Fryeburg and Bryce Richardson hit a double.

The 15th-seeded Lakers (5-12) grabbed a lead in the top of the first inning on a Matthew Aker RBI single and it held up as they upended the second-seeded Eagles (133) in a Class B South first round matchup, 1-0, at South China.

LR hurler Brock Gibbons threw a three-hit shutout, striking out nine batters. Grady Hotham suffered the loss for Erskine Academy, surrendering a single run on five hits, fanning 10.

The Lakers travel to Fryeburg today, June 9, for a 4 p.m. game against the Raiders. The teams split their regular season meetings, each winning at home (LR 8-4, FA 4-2).

Jones was equal to the task. She notched a strikeout, retired the dangerous Tirrell on a ground out (Walker got the speedster with a quick release and bullet throw), surrendered a single to Tremblay and a walk to Mayo, before winning the battle against clean-up hitter Emily Rock, forcing a fly ball out to left.

The 10th featured starting the player who made the last out the inning before at second. In this case, Brooke Emery was on. The FA senior put the pressure on the Lakers by stealing third. After a strikeout, Maya Mahan dropped a bunt toward the third base side. LR’s Lyla Levesque fielded it cleanly, but tossed the ball to catcher Tirrell to prevent Emery from scoring. Anna Maillett followed suit, executing a bunt and reaching first to load the bases.

Mayo got ahead in the count against FA lead-off Jilyan Byrne, but a 1-2 pitch that appeared to touch the bottom of the strike zone was called a ball. Byrne worked the count full, and ultimately earned a walk to force in a run. Jones flied out to center setting the stage for McIntyre’s big two-out hit.

Down 9-6, Rock (who started the inning on second) scored on a wild pitch.

Levesque singled, but the Lakers were unable to muster a rally against Jones.

With poise and confidence, Jones induced a fly ball out to second, struck out a hitter looking and ended the game on a sharply hit ball to second, which Purslow scooped cleanly and fired to Emery at first to close out the upset.

The Raiders will look for more magic today when they try to take down the second-seeded Gardiner Tigers.

FULLY EXTENDED, but Raider shortstop Camden Jones was unable to snag a line drive base hit.

JUST OUT OF HER REACH — Lake Region pitcher Melissa Mayo is unable to snag a bounding ball during Tuesday’s prelim game against Fryeburg Academy in Naples.

NICE CATCH — FA outfielder Jilyan Byrne (left) is congratulated by fellow Raider Katy McIntyre after making a catch.

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Opinion & Comment

June 9, 2022, The Bridgton News, Page 1B

In Ye Olden Times

by Michael Davis BHS Assistant Director

The not so daring stuntman of Texas

Howdy neighbor!

Today is something of a two for one special, for as with two weeks ago we’re still looking at the events of 1916; I would have moved on, but while I was going through the archives I found in the following week’s paper a notice so unbelievable that I simply had to share it with all of you.

So today, we’ll be looking back on local episode in the career — if one can call it that — of the now forgotten early American stuntman Joseph Albert Smith of Dallas, Texas, who in the 1910s adventured throughout the country performing public feats of daring-do including the beloved high jump into a tub of water and the ever-popular practice of going over waterfalls in a specially designed barrel of his own design. In 1916, he’d come to Maine, and on June 9, 1916 The Bridgton News carried the story of his newest proposed spectacle, “Going Over Hiram Falls in a Barrel.”

“Regardless of the fact as to how he comes back, Joseph Albert Smith has announced his intention of going over Hiram Falls in a barrel next Sunday, and this rash and foolhardy act will in all probability attract one of the largest crowds of cautious spectators that this section ever witnessed. Smith, according to his autobiography, has played with death for years. He hails from Dallas, Texas, and claims a high dive record of 180 feet. He says he has walked across Death Valley and has visited every state in the Union.”

Regrettably for the many attendees, and perhaps the reason Mr. Smith is now overlooked today, is the fact it appears many of his stunts failed to go off without a hitch, or in this case, failed to go off at all. As the daily Kennebec Journal of June 13 updates us: ‘Too many tightwads in the crowd,’ was the reason given by Joseph Albert Smith, self-styled cowpuncher and bronco-buster from Dallas, Texas, for declining to shoot Hiram Falls in a barrel Sunday afternoon, as he announced his intention of doing. Smith was to have taken his drop of 70 feet at noon. The crowd was there in expectant attitude, but its enthusiasm was not equal to contribute $150, without which Smith said he would not perform the feat. Having raised a portion of the sum, he said he would wait until 5 p.m. and if

COLORFUL SPIRES — It appears this Spring’s weather agrees with the Lupines flourishing in an open field in Denmark.

(Photo by Suzanne Richard)

No one can own the land

By Megan-Mack Nicholson Guest Columnist Part of me wants to play this safe. Not take the chance of saying anything wrong or offensive, but I find playing it safe never really embodies the depth of who I am or the promise of who I might become. I’ve got an issue weighing on my heart. It’s a deep-seated desire and question all wrapped up into one reality — I want to own land.

For the last year, I have been searching for the perfect piece of land and twice-over I have lost parcels I loved.

The first was a colossal mess of a contract and the second I backed out of because I started questioning the whole concept of “owning” land. I felt my heart begin to hurt when I looked at a tree as possibly “mine” rather than belonging to Mother Earth. I also felt the constraints of the agreed upon property lines limiting my ability to roam free. It reminded me of being told to color-in-the-lines when I was a child.

And what also, and more importantly, about my privilege to buy sacred native land that was tended, stewarded and honSTUNTMAN, Page 3B ored by the Wabanaki people for thousands of years before to every single person involved white humans ever arrived. It’s confusing to me, both the and thank you again for en- concept of ownership and the lack of societal acknowledgment of free land that was claimed and stolen. hancing our town.

There are definitely some out there who are in the conJoseph W. Angelo Bridgton versation so I don’t want you to go unnoticed, however my heart still feels heavy. I am very honored to be on the Board

Letters Kudos to Art & GOP Candidates

To The Editor:

I write letters to the editor of The Bridgton News decrying the lack of voice by anyone in the Republican Party (GOP). Well at long last, two women — Ms. Donna Dodge and Ms. Sierra Scribner — rose up and are running for State Representative from District 83. Good for you ladies, at least you are saying “something.” I wish you well.

I will vote for Walter Riseman because I think he is doing a good job representing us and he is an Independent.

I hold the axiom, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!”

Secondly, I would like to say, “Kudos to the Town of Bridgton!” The municipal government of Bridgton does a nice job in a thankless era.

Thank you all!

And then there are the murals! These two artworks are truly outstanding! Everyone remotely attached, in any way, to either mural is to be highly praised and thanked. When I saw them under construction, I thought, “Why didn’t we think of this a long time ago?” Kudos

Adopt a hydrant?

To The Editor:

The two murals in town are absolutely beautiful. A big “Thank You” to all artists that participated. It certainly added a fresh and exciting element to the beautification of our wonderful town.

As I was walking downtown, I noticed how the fire hydrants could use some sprucing up. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have residents adopt a fire hydrant and paint it with their own inspiration. Thoughts, anyone?

Linda Bell Bridgton

Didn’t see the storm clouds

To The Editor:

Just when the beleaguered and shell-shocked American people hoped Joe Biden and his cadre of incompetent political hacks couldn’t possibly screw up anything else, along comes the baby food fiasco.

If the Biden administra-

Earth Notes

“Earth Notes” is an outgrowth of a deep ecology discussion group. Writers reflect a delight in, and concern for, the earth and are individually responsible for opinions and information.

Community members are invited to submit articles.

of the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust, helping preserve and conserve land in the Saco Valley. This year, I attended an online session hosted by the not-for-profit group First Dawn that literally left me speechless for hours. One statistic and one statistic alone was all I needed to walk away from my computer shaking my head. Native peoples in the state of Maine occupy 1/10 of 1% of land in this state and land conservancies/trusts occupy 23%! For me, these numbers build so many questions regarding how we continue to honor the First Nations of Maine while also conserving and protecting. I am so grateful the USVLT is such a progressive and safe organization to continue to have these conversations of land acknowledgment and education.

I want to find a way to honor all the parts of who I am and how I believe we, as a society, have gotten it wrong. I’m LAND, Page 2B

Bird songs and other communications

Earlier this spring, if we heard a bird song, we could look in that general direction and probably find the bird.

Male birds were singing to attract mates, and to defend nesting territories, but by June, many birds have settled down and are silent, not wanting to draw attention to their nests. Also, in June, trees and shrubs are thick with leaves, and if we hear a bird singing we may look around only to see a wall of green foliage. This is a good time to pay attention to various sounds, though, even if we cannot always find the bird.

Birds use a variety of sounds to communicate. Many species have a simplified voice box that allows them to vocalize, but not sing. Woodpeckers communicate by distinctive calls, and by drumming their bills on various surfaces or hollow tree limbs to produce different sounds. Crows and Ravens can call, but not sing, and they clack their bills to make sounds. Turkey Vultures are mute, lacking a voice box, so when they have something to say they hiss. A few species even make sounds with their tails or wing feathers.

During courtship flights, the American Woodcock spreads out specialized feathers, causing the air rushing past them to make whistling sounds. The male Ruffed Grouse makes loud booming sounds by striking the air with cupped wings, which he flaps rapidly forward and upward. tion had competency at any level, it should have seen the storm clouds gathering around the looming baby food disaster months before the proverbial crap hit the fan.

The Food and Drug Administration was notified

COOL CLOUDS — These lenticular clouds provided a dramatic visual start to our Memorial Day morning here in Sweden, Maine. Lenticular clouds have been said to be a potential explanation for UFO sightings due to their “flyer saucer” shape. Luckily, these clouds did not yield any little green men to ruin the holiday!

(Photo by Laura Chadbourne)

of unsanitary conditions at the Abbott plant since September.

Health and Human Services Secretary Becerra told CNN that “the FDA has kept me apprised of this from last year.”

Abbott Nutrition, the nation’s biggest baby formula manufacturer, closed a Michigan factory in February due to contamination concerns.

Duh! Supply chain issues, anyone?

Tragically for the American people, President Biden didn’t choose highly competent and qualified people to fill the many cabinet and department head slots that are supposed to ensure that the machinery of government operates effectively and efficiently. Woke-ness in the extreme was the overriding attribute that Biden looked for in the army of misfits he surrounded himself with. Biden and those around him are not fit to run the corner convenience store, let alone the most complex government in the world.

We are stuck with Biden and his insane policies for at least two and a half more years, while the damage that is piling up in this wonderful country is approaching the point of catastrophic with faint hope for the nation’s long-term survival. America’s survival is hanging by a thread, and a fed up and disgusted electorate is all

Bird Watch

by Jean Preis BN Columnist The birds we love to hear in springtime belong to the group known as songbirds. Each bird song is composed of a particular configuration of syllables and phrases, repeated in a pattern. According to the classic, The Birder’s Handbook, by Erlich, Dobkin, and Wheye, males of most species of songbirds can sing at least two different types of songs. The Song Sparrow has a repertoire of up to eight or 10 songs, and the male Brown Thrasher’s repertoire of songs is estimated to be more than 3,000. Songbirds have a well-developed vocal apparatus called the syrinx, that allows them to control the volume and pitch of sounds, and even to produce more than one sound at a time. We humans SONGS, Page 2B

that stands between anarchy and total collapse of this once great nation.

If in the coming election America’s voters do not overwhelmingly reject Democrats and return both houses of Congress to Republicans, we can kiss America goodbye.

Robert M. Howe Jr. Bridgton

Vote No on Naples’ Question 3

To The Editor:

cause our Rural Zone to change considerably if they were granted Commercial. If you vote “Yes” to allow them commercial status, any undesirable business could be located in their spot and considerably change our neighborhood.

Over the years, that parcel has morphed from batting cages with a snack bar to a restaurant serving alcohol and playing music — both of which were prohibited from the original grant by the Town of Naples in 1992.

Our side of town should not be Commercial — keep it Rural.

I believe if you lived across the street or in the vicinity you, too, would not want this property changed to Commercial… which opens the door to allow any undesirable business to be located in that spot.

Protect our neighborhood, vote “No.” Wendy and Dennis Carey Naples

Naples voters, please vote “No” on Question 3 on the Town of Naples ballot on June 14. Please keep Gabby’s in the Rural Zone. Gabby’s is currently a business operating in a rural zone which, in our eyes makes it a “buffer” between Great Northern Docks and homes in and around them on Roosevelt Trail.

We have had no problem with all the businesses that have occupied Gabby’s location, and we have no problem with Gabby’s. But, we do have a problem with the property To The Editor: requesting a change from the We would like to thank Rural Zone to Commercial. Itsy and Hancock Lumber Their request to change from from Bridgton. We appreciate Rural to Commercial could LETTERS, Page 2B

Concession completed

Opinions

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Letters (Continued from Page 1B)

the donation of wood toward the concession building at the Kendall and Anna Ham Sports Complex.

Lyn Carter, BRAG president Bridgton Recreation Advancement Group Board of Directors

America’s Culture of Violence

To The Editor:

People wonder why it is that America has the most guns per capita and the most mass casualty shootings in the world.

My opinion is that our nation has developed, since its inception an extreme, (even comparing the entirety of human history), “culture of violence.”

From our spirit of independence to the myths of the Old West to our homegrown sport of football, we glorify it and wallow in it. We even celebrate the enslavement and killing innocent animals for our food.

And, with the advent of vi-

olent video games, now paired with virtual reality technology, we realistically and methodically teach violent behavior to our children.

In short, we teach violence, we teach people how to kill in the most efficient ways possible.

Yes, we the people do all these things.

Michael Corthell Bridgton

No budget review?

To The Editor:

Just picked up my absentee ballots for the upcoming Harrison election. I have concerns. Most budget line items have no selectmen recommendations. Voters have no understanding of the costs. Voting “No” on #12 through #25!

How do these un-reviewed budget items get on the ballot anyway?

Question 25 implies that there is no 24/7 fire department coverage, which is not true.

This question is poorly written.

On purpose?

Selectman LaPlante wants the fire chief to get paid a salary. Since the fire chief is his son is this nepotism?

Maybe. Transparency? Hardly.

Moreover, a “Yes vote would change the fire department from all volunteer to salaried.

That’s huge. Voting “No” on #25, for sure.

A concerned voter, Lynn Hearl Harrison

Change for good

To The Editor:

I have had less community exposure lately. Who knows?

Was it ambivalence? Was it living in a COVID world? All I know is, since we built our home, then a business in 1998, I definitely see Bridgton changing… for the better!

I was approached, out-ofthe-blue, to join the committee for the Greater Bridgton-Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Annual Scholarship Fundraiser and Silent Auction, Taste O’ the Lakes, which was held at Point Sebago. Though we no longer have a retail business or are Chamber members, I thought this would be a good way for me to “shake off the dust” and work with some terrific people! This small group of women on this committee worked incredibly hard to make this

event happen. Thanks to all the businesses who supported when we reached out for auction items. All for a good cause!

It was a pleasure working with Angie Cook, Charlotte Kelly, Debbie Khiel, Kelley Skillin-Smith, Madelyn Litz and Ruth York. Look forward to it again next year! Thank you for all you do.

Loraine Janelle West Bridgton

Harrison budget, explained

To The Editor:

The Harrison Board of Selectmen/Budget Workshop met with senior management this past winter and spring to develop this coming year’s (2023) budget. Management presented their recommendations and we as a board were encouraged to provide our in-

put and suggestions at every meeting. The budget, as an evolving work in progress, continued to be adjusted from meeting to meeting. We then, as a last step for the workshop, presented the budget to taxpayers in an open “public hearing” with both in-person and GoToMeeting avenues as options for participation. We had approximately 40 people in combined attendance and those folks were requested to provide feedback and ask relevant questions.

We were faced with two major issues: 1.) The Fire Department’s request for a full-time fire chief and two per-diem firefighters; this path would significantly improve our coverage, particularly during weekdays, as many firefighters work out of town and mutual aid from other stations is often in the same or similar boat, with limited available weekday personnel and they therefore have no additional manpower to send to us

in our moment of need, i.e. a structure fire, which would be the largest and most traumatic event and although limited in frequency (which is a good thing!), still a high priority event if it’s your home burning down in that moment.

The Fire Department proposal is being presented as two separate warrant articles and it’s imperative to understand the difference: A.) Warrant Article 17 (on the ballot listed as 15) is the year-to-year normal operating budget for the Fire Department.

B.) Warrant Article 27 (on the ballot listed as 25) is Warrant Article 17, plus the addition of the proposed fulltime fire chief and two per-diems for coverage.

If Article 27 is passed, 17 will be void.

2.)

Inflation.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April increase was 8.3%.

Inflation affects all aspects of our personal lives, from gas to

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Chamber Ribbon Cuttings

RIBBON CUTTING held by the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce was held last Friday to welcome Aperto Fine Art (Main Street) in Bridgton! Pictured front from left to right, Nick Orgo of Stella’s on the Square, Heidi Edwards of Norway Savings Bank, Kim McCubre, Jim Kidder, Chris Polson and Linda LaCroix of Aperto Fine Art, Georgianne Fleck of the Town of Bridgton, Chamber Executive Director Angie Cook, Tori Hill, Jenna Domer, Holly Heymann, Jessica Warren and Al Bottone; back row, left to right Sean Day, Joe and Ruth Calderwood.

The Chamber would like to thank our donors, volunteers, restaurants, sponsors, and committee members for Taste O’ the Lakes Gala & Silent Auction!

Ashleigh London Photography Bavarian Chocolate Haus Bear Mountain Inn Beth’s Kitchen Café Bridgton Books Bridgton Highlands Country Club Bridgton NAPA Chandler Funeral Homes DeerTrees Theatre Dirty Bristles Chimney Sweep Dog on the Porch Elevation Sushi & Tacos Firefly Boutique Fryeburg Fair Gene Bahr’s Wildlife Creations Gray Farm Hancock Lumber Co. Hannaford Happy Valley Popcorn Co. Harvest Hills Animal Shelter Hayes True Value Jim Bob’s Key Bank Khiel Logging Lake Living Magazine Lake Region-Fryeburg Adult Ed Long Lake Marina Macdonald Motors Maine Morning Micro Roasters Mountain View Dentistry Old Saco Inn Paris Farmers Union

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Naples Memorial Day

FOR ALL WHO sacrificed: The Memorial Day observances started at 11 a.m. at the Naples Village Green.

The activities concluded with a short parade across the street to the Veterans Monument and down the hill to the dock at Kent’s Landing. Memorial Day wreaths were placed at the monument and in the water. (De Busk Photos)

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heating oil, to food and electricity, and basically everything else. It also affects every bill that the town receives and hits every budget line, whereby, the alternative is to significantly cut and/or reduce services. Inflation effects our town staff the same way. Our staff does excellent work and deserves pay increases to cover their increased costs of living, as well.

How much will all of this cost?

If we approve every money item that we are voting on (Tuesday, June 14, 2022), the cost will be $8,024,276. For reference, last year’s budget (FY 2022) was $7,656,267.

This amounts to a total increase of 4.8%. This is less than the 8.3% United States Government CPI rate of inflation. This does not include the overlay, which will be set in mid-late summer. I do not believe it will be higher than our current year and may well be lower. It also does not include new construction in town this current year, which also helps reduce the mil rate. I believe the increase in mil rate will be less than the 4.8% calculated above.

I’m a real estate taxpayer, all of the selectmen, the acting town manager and the assistant town manager are all homeowners in Harrison and therefore have a vested interest and are thus subject to this tax, as well.

This is a good budget. This

is a fair budget, and it deserves for him on Tuesday, June 14 to your positive vote. Thank you. keep this town moving forward Matthew H. Frank in a positive manner.

Harrison Kathy Laplante Harrison

Vote for sanity

To The Editor:

Harrison residents, As you well know, there are two sides to every story. Many of you have read in newspaper articles and social media posts the opinions of a few people regarding our budget and the process followed.

Please take the time before the elections on June 14 to read the Town Manager’s Reports for the past several weeks where the acting town manager and assistant town manager have explained the budget and the process which was carried out properly within the guidelines of state statutes. Pick up a copy of the Town Report and get the facts.

There has also been a negative campaign against one of the candidates, my husband, Ray Laplante. Efforts have been made to have you believe he is a despot and disregards the opinions of the citizens. Nothing could be further from the truth. He has spent his time on the board working hard with the town managers, office staff and the other selectman to keep the town in good financial shape, as well as making sure that things are done legally and above board. This is the part that some people cannot seem to understand. There are rules and regulations, which must be followed and as board chairman, he has to uphold them.

I am asking for your vote

Sebago School debate

To The Editor:

The Sebago School Board Debate Committee held a debate at the Sebago Town Hall this past Saturday. Of the five candidates for seats on the Sebago School Committee only two responded to our invitation.

Maggie Williams sent her regrets due to a previous commitment, but thanked us for the invitation.

Billy Jo Karwowski accepted our invitation.

Krys Carriere responded on the Sebago Community Bulletin Board that a debate on SEL was a waste of her time.

Mr. Bianculli posted a lengthy justification for his refusal to participate in the debate which was based on the fiction that the debate question was about CRT instead of the actual questions which were about Social Emotional Learning’s appropriateness, parental involvement, and whether time spent on SEL could be better spent on teaching our children academic basics.

Billy Jo Karwowski presented her opinion that SEL may have some benefit for special needs students, 20% of children at SES, while it would be detrimental to the other

80% who don’t have special needs. She did not think that children acting as cats in second grade was appropriate for our school. She pointed out that SEL is spreading throughout Maine’s school systems as well as most state schools.

She also said that Maine is ranked in the bottom 10% academically in the country and that SEL was not the best use of classroom time. Mrs. Karwowski finished her presentation by saying that with these non-academic, behavior modification programs parents should have the option to opt in not opt out.

The floor was opened to questions. Unlike the School Committee’s refusal to let Mrs. Karwowski present her whole position at Committee meetings or its mini Meet the Candidates session, the Debate Committee extended unlimited time to a former School Committee Chairwoman, Tina Vanesse, who in the absence of the other candidates presented the most cogent defense of the school’s actions to date. She agreed that there are outliers, but said that it is a public school and has rules.

She then said that hungry or upset children would have a hard time learning academics and that some parents are incapable of helping their children, so the schools have a duty to care for them. She admitted that the school needs to do much more work on bringing parents into the decisionmaking process.

Mrs. Karwowski and Vanesse agreed on many things and agreed to disagree on where they disagreed in a

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Having failed to raise the amount at 5 o’clock, he returned the contributions made and declared the enterprise off. He added that he would go over Rumford Falls, provided the residents of that region displayed sufficient liberality with their money.

The general opinion among the crowd was that the tightwads were Smith’s best friends, as the only man that ever went over Hiram Falls in a barrel was dashed to pieces on the rocks below.”

It would not appear, from anything I have seen, that Mr. Smith ever attempted his Rumford Falls escapade, nor much else in this region either. Perhaps, judging from the circumstances of this visit, it were well he did so, returning to his quiet life wrestling cows in Texas. Till next time!

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Tips for healthy & tasty tomatoes Down the Garden Path

Each year, as I prepare to plant tomatoes, I think about the hamburgers my aunt would cook when we were camping. She would grill very thick burgers and then layer a huge slice of homegrown tomato, a slice of onion, a piece of lettuce, and then add the condiments of relish, mustard and ketchup. I had to squish the burger buns with both hands so that I could take a bite that included each of the ingredients. My oh my, those

James W. Colburn HARRISON — It is with sad hearts we tell of the passing on Saturday May 28, 2022, of our dear husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, James Wilfred (Joseph) Colburn, at the house he lovingly built in 1967 in Bolsters Mills for his family. He was the oldest son of James Benjamin and Florence Lucille (Bernier) Colburn, born September 13, 1944, in Putnam, Conn. He went from school at age 17 into the U.S. Army and served honorably with the 82nd Airborne paratroopers for three years. He came to Maine in 1965 and always said it to be the best move he ever made. James loved his God, his Country, his family and his friends. James could always be counted on to lend a helping hand no matter what. As a youngster he rode his bike miles just to catch a few fish, hunt game and deliver more daily Connecticut newspapers than anyone else on the various routes, played soccer and baseball in school and excelled at both.

When very young he was a real Houdini, climbing from his crib and running down street to his pepe’s before he was even missed. Later when in Maine he coached little league baseball and helped start the local Harrison/Waterford Soccer team exchange that went alternate years to Montreal, Canada.

He founded the Oxford Hills High School Soccer Club that later became the OHHS Soccer Team, they finished the year one game away from a state championship. He is still known affectionately as “Coach” by many of the kids. Often could be seen at the kitchen table drawing up plays for his team.

James was a self-taught Jack of all trades, cooked, planted, raised, harvested, and processed huge gardens, raised cows, pigs, chickens, lambs, ducks and turkeys and became proficient at butchering and processing for family year-round consumption, along with many deer, moose, game birds and lots of fish, and smelts. Hunting and fishing were a real passion and he was good at both. He built a cold storage room in basement for storing all he raised and a complete meat room for the processing. Cutting enough wood for the winter was a family project he enjoyed.

He held many jobs over the years, starting at the Jennings Station in Norway, Goodwins Dairy driving a big bulk milk truck all over the Oxford Hills area, janitor at Norway Savings Bank, and then working in several local postal facilities part-time.

James married Brenda J. Lord of Bolsters Mills in 1966 and built and lived in their house on Bolsters Mills Road with son Brian Wilmot and daughter Laura Ruth until Brenda’s untimely death from leukemia in 1980. James married his wife of 41 years, Judith E. (Dexter) Colburn in 1981. She came to Bolsters Mills with her daughter, Jennifer E Wilson, and together James and Judith purchased and ran the Colburn’s General Store with the help of son Brian, until James was appointed postmaster of the Harrison Post Office in 1985. The store was a wonderful way to meet the community and make many lasting friendships. James served as postmaster until 2004 when he retired. He was very proud of his appointment and always went the extra mile, no matter what the need or occasion. His customers and his bosses relied and depended on him and he never disappointed.

James was also a 50-Year Mason of Crooked River Lodge in Bolsters Mills and 49-year member of Elm Vale #105 Order of the Eastern Star. No one ever went away hungry from one of the many home-cooked suppers he prepared for the Lodge or anywhere he was called to cook.

Memorial Day was always special in Harrison as he marched in the Color Guard of the parade with his friends George, Stephen and Tony and others, even his brother Bob, brother-in-law Bill and nephew Andrew. James was also the longest standing member of the Bolsters Mills Methodist Church.

The frustration later in his life at being unable to do all the things he loved and wanted to do weighed heavy on him. He often said he was put on this earth to work, not to watch others do it for him. Taking care of my husband, learning from him and appreciating his unique talents and self-taught college of hard knocks was a privilege. James was a great storyteller and never missed an opportunity to share. The camp at Aziscohos lake was a great retreat after so many years of hard work and busy living life. Had many great hunting trips up there, especially the moose hunts — they were special. His one regret would be not going up there often enough. James was a proud man and very private. He was a friend of Bill Wilson. He will be greatly missed.

James is survived by his wife Judith, son Brian Colburn, daughter Laura Colburn and stepdaughter Jennifer Bryant (husband T.J.); granddaughters Brittney Leonard, Reese Bryant and Blake Bryant. Siblings Robert Colburn, Edward Colburn and Doreen Gerardi. Brothers-in-law William and (Linda) Dexter, Thomas and (Rose) Dexter and Frederick and Billie Stenzel. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

James was predeceased by his parents James B. and Florence, his first wife Brenda (Lord) Colburn, three-year-old sister Debbie, Carol Notarianni, special nephew Andrew Gerardi and niece Stephanie Notarianni and his brother-in-law Stephen C. Dexter, and his father and mother-in-law, John and Edna Dexter of North Yarmouth.

Visiting hours will be held from 5-7 p.m., Friday, June 10 at the Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road in Casco.

A graveside service with military honors will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 11 at the Bolsters Mills Cemetery, 605 Bolsters Mills Road in Harrison. Following the service, all are welcome to a time of fellowship at the Masonic Hall across the street from the cemetery. Gifts in lieu of flowers may be made in James’ memory to: Travis Mills Foundation, Health & Wellness Ctr., 747 Western Avenue, Manchester, ME 04351 or Androscoggin Home Health and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240. Condolences and tributes may be shared at www.hallfuneralhome.net.

by Nancy Donovan, Ph.D., PT Master Gardener Volunteer were scrumptious meals.

While tomatoes are fairly easy to grow, there are tips I have learned along the way that can affect the production of the taste and quantity of this most luscious fruit.

Below are some of the tips I follow every year. I have gathered these tips from the New Hampshire and the Maine Cooperative Extension websites, from the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association webTOMATOES, Page 5B

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PLENTY OF BUZZ while searching out nectar. (Photo

by Paula Rubinow)

Kathleen J. Christensen-Towne Kathleen J. ChristensenTowne, 76, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022, with her loving family by her side. She was born February 2, 1946, in Beverly, Mass., a daughter of the late Murray D. and Shirley M. (Marshall) Christensen. Kathleen was predeceased by her loving parents, Murray and Shirley Christensen and her stepfather Eugene Rose.

She is survived by her husband Kenneth Towne of 26 years.

Kathleen was raised in Beverly, Mass., and graduated from Beverly High School. She started her medical career as a candy striper at Beverly Hospital and went on to complete her degree as an Operating Room Technician and worked for over 35 years for Bridgton Hospital.

She spent her youngest years camping in Maine over the summer. Maine became her home. She raised a large family and was very active with them including den mother, breeding and showing Irish Setters, ski instructor at Pleasant Mountain, riding motorcycles, fishing, water skiing, and loving nature and art were her passion.

Kathy was an exceptional artist. She displayed and sold her artwork at 302 Gallery. She was an avid participant and volunteer for Art in the Park, the summer event in Bridgton.

Kathy could always be found at campgrounds, her love of peaceful, natural surrounds, created most of her inspirational artwork. She has passed her talents along to her children and grandchildren who have always admired her talents.

She loved church and her spiritual understands of the world and the kindness and happiness of all people. Kathy enjoyed life and loved to laugh and make others happy and comfortable.

Kathy is survived by her siblings, Maureen Conrad, David Christensen (Donnalee), Nancy Davekos (James), Anthony Rose (Joanne), Elizabeth Armington (Brian), and William Rose (Janet). She is also survived by her children, Kristen O’Brien, Richard G. Stevens III (Helene), Christopher Stevens (Ruth), Holly Lane, Lori Stevens, Reginald Watkins and Esther Watkins.

Along with her loving grandchildren, Dylan, Logan, Lucy, Charlotte, Hannah, Caleb, Corey, Cody, Kelley, Justin and Gregory. And greatchildren Glynn, Preston, Mariah and Brielle. Also, by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family will greet friends on Thursday, June 16, 2022, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Chandler Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton. Additional viewing on Friday, June 17, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. for a Mass of Christian burial on Friday, June 17, 2022, 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Church on High Street in Bridgton. To Make an online condolence please visit www. chandlerfunerals.com. For those who cannot attend the services, the wake and funeral mass will be live-streamed from Kathleen’s obituary page on the Chandler Funeral Home.

Bruce Flanigan CUMBERLAND — Bruce Flanigan, 72, of Cumberland, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Born in Casco to Carlton and Olive Flanigan, Bruce graduated in Casco High School’s class of 1968.

Bruce then attended the University of Southern Maine while also running an electrical business. Bruce soon discovered he was passionate about helping others and pursued a career in Law Enforcement. Bruce graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy on Jan. 10, 1977 as a Maine State Trooper.

Bruce patrolled the Gray area before being assigned to Interstate 295. While working the Interstate, he helped Channel 13 (WGME) do the early Morning Road Conditions during inclement weather. Bruce finished his career with the Maine State Police as Sergeant in the Troop K Division.

Early on in his career, Bruce met his wife Julie, who was a dispatcher for the Maine State Police. Together, they went on to have two children and would spend the next 41 years together.

Bruce put family first, always, and was a dedicated father. Bruce was a strong, kind, loving, proud and supportive father. His knowledge and guidance were the foundation of his family.

Bruce was also passionate about car racing. He spent many days in his younger years racing his own cars with his brothers at the local speedway. Bruce’s favorite pastime was NASCAR and he always looked forward to attending the NASCAR races at Loudon Motor Speedway with his best friend Paul Dunham.

After retiring, Bruce spent several years as president of the Cumberland Farmers Club and was active in the Maine State Troopers Retirement Association.

Bruce was predeceased by his mother, Olive Flanigan and father, Carlton Flanigan, as well as his brother Jeffrey Flanigan.

Bruce is survived by his wife of 41 years Julie Flanigan; a son, Christopher Flanigan; a daughter, Jennifer Flanigan; his brother, Wayne Flanigan; his sister, Deborah Flanigan; several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the Maine Retired Troopers Organization, PO Box 1, East Winthrop, Me 04343.

Arrangements are in the care of the Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road in Casco. www.hallfuneralhome.net

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very civil manor, unlike the actions of most of the School Committee members, past and present.

Jock MacGregor Sebago

No protection

To The Editor:

Last week’s guest columns, “Normal is what we decide” and “We need hatred control” were salient and sickening reminders of how broken our society has become after six years of MAGA carnage, be it the 230 odd plus mass shootings year to date, or the dystopian police state it seeks to affect by hook or by crook.

Speaking of police: Post the Uvalde, Texas, Robb Elementary massacre at the hands of a white supremacist with military grade small arms, we’ve been gaslighted by Uvalde PD and Lone Star state governor Greg Abbott. They have repeatedly lied, changed the story regarding the bungled incompetent and cowardly response to the crisis only to be caught lying to we, the sickened and public and the distraught grieving parents of those killed who seek answers as to how and why? Since they have since stopped responding at all to both parties and the press. Tragic gross negligence at the hands of government SCOTUS, in multiple decisions since Warren v. District of Columbia 1981 as affirmed that police have an ostensible

duty of protect the “public” but no specific legal duty to protect most classes of “individuals,” for example, children and teachers locked down in a public school mistakenly hoping they’ll be rescued from a murderous domestic terrorist with a legally easily obtained weapon of mass destruction. Wrong kids: SCOTUS made the “duty to protect” so vague and full of loopholes that the police (and Abbott) will walk away without accountability for their negligence. Remember that the next time you are being raped or murdered whilst calling 9-1-1.

Jon St. Laurent North Bridgton

Gas prices doubled

To The Editor:

The price of gas at the pump has now doubled under the Biden administration, going from $2.39 on the day he took office, to $4.81 National Average on June 3, 2022 (per

AAA, see attached graph).

Here in Bridgton, the price hit $5.09 over the weekend. Diesel fuel has reached an all-time high, which raises the cost of everything that is delivered by

truck — inflation!

Last week, OPEC agreed to increase production by about 200,000 barrels a day. That represents just 20% of the oil that is already being drawn down from the Strategic Oil Reserves — and that has done nothing to slow down the skyrocketing gas prices.

Biden is scheduled to fly to Saudi Arabia, with his hat in his hand, to beg for even more oil production, hoping to reduce gas prices. There are also discussions with Venezuela and Iran.

Why is Biden trying to get more production from countries that are not our friends, when we have ample, clean energy here that would reduce energy prices and would help with our employment, and our economy, and make us energy independent again?

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) said last week, “I firmly believe the U.S. should never have to depend on other nations to provide the energy we can produce ourselves.”

Now, there is talk of gas shortages this summer and possible rolling brownouts and blackouts.

When will Biden open the spigots of U.S. oil and gas, and

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reverse the executive orders he made on day one? Americans will have an opportunity to vote them out in November!

The cavalry is coming!

Bill Preis Bridgton

Naples Election – Question 3

To The Editor:

I am writing today asking residents of Naples to consider voting “No” on Question 3. Question 3 asks voters to change the zoning designation on a parcel of land from Rural (residential) to Commercial.

The parcel currently consists of three units of housing and a 25seat restaurant/bar that is permitted to operate due to a ruling that dates back to 1992. In 1992, the town approved the Batting Cages Venue, which included a small snack bar. Over the years, the snack bar somehow changed to a bar/restaurant and the batting cages disappeared.

The property abuts homes on three sides and if this change goes through the owners will have the ability to demolish the 25-seat building, eliminate the residential units and build a structure that does not belong in a rural (residential) setting.

The owner stated at a public meeting they wanted this change for two reasons. One was to obtain commercial financing and the other was so they could play amplified music outdoors with no restrictions seven days a week. The tranquil environment enjoyed by abutters, who have been protected for years by the plan-

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Tips for healthy & tasty tomatoes

(Continued from Page 4B) site, and from the New England Vegetable Management Guide website.

Tomatoes are labelled as either Determinate or Indeterminate.

Determinate tomatoes are sometimes referred to as bush tomatoes as they are short (2 to 4 feet) and burly. They produce all their fruit at once and then stop producing. Determinate plants stop growing when the fruit is set on the top buds. The fruit is set when there are pea-sized tomatoes that appear in the center of the flower.

Indeterminate tomatoes are referred to as vining tomatoes.

Because the indeterminate tomatoes can grow 6 to 8-plus feet tall, they require some sort of staking or caging. Indeterminate tomatoes will continue to grow and flower and set fruit until killed by frost.

Tomatoes can be started indoors as seeds around April 14.

They can also be purchased as seedlings.

Tomatoes require a site that drains well and has a soil pH that is slightly acidic (5.5 to 6.8) Plants should be “hardened off” before being planted in the outdoor garden. This process entails gradually acclimating the plant to outdoor conditions by first placing the plant is shaded area and then increasing time exposure to sunlight. The plant should be brought indoors overnight. The hardening off process should occur over one to two weeks.

When the temperature of the soil is consistently 60°F, the plants can be planted outside in the soil (or in a soilless mix).

The seedlings can be transplanted two weeks after the average date of the final frost, which according to the Farmers’ Almanac is May 10 for Bridgton. Personally, I never plant my tomatoes until June 1.

Tomatoes must be placed where they can receive full sun for 6 to 8 hours each day.

I was advised by a seller of tomato seedlings to add a handful of organic fertilizer or bone meal into the hole when it is planted outside. I was advised that I could use the product Plant-Tone which has an NPK of 5-3-3 (there are other options). I do not place the roots of the plant directly on the handful of fertilizer. I place more of the soilless mixture I use over the fertilizer and then the plant can be added. The numbers indicate the percentage of macronutrients that will be available to the plant. The letters indicate Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and

This week’s game solutions

Potassium. Thus, the fertilizer mentioned above contains 5% Nitrogen, 3% Phosphorus, and 3% Potassium for the plant. Nitrogen is used by the plant for the growth of leaves.

Phosphorus provides a focus on root growth and flowers and fruit development. Potassium is used for the overall function of the plant. I do want to say that the literature about applying TOMATOES, Page 7B PUBLIC NOTICE

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(Continued from Page 1B) so torn. On one hand, the idea of my bare feet on ground I can say is “mine” is utterly intoxicating and on the other, how can any of us truly believe land could be owned. I mean, where does ownership of nature and wild separate? If a butterfly lands within my land boundary, is it now mine?

Certain elements we can own and others we can’t. Who first came up with this idea? Yes, I know this is all google-able, but when I sit with a tree or look out at the beautiful evening light casting its glory on all the things, I can’t help but hear “this is for all of us” from my lips.

I think I will continue to search for that perfect piece of land, as I’m sure I will continue to question this act and privilege. One thing I know for sure is that if I’m ever brave or fortunate enough, I will forever be devoted in prayer to its history, spirit, magic, and well-being. The best I could ever do is not to consider myself owner, but rather the steward of sacred land.

Megan-Mack is the Director of the Hyde Wilderness School, the Founder of Holon Healing, Master ShamanReiki Practitioner, Certified Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, YTT Yoga instructor, Registered Maine guide and has her M.S. in Outdoor Leadership and Environmental Education.

Independent Thought

by Rev. Robert Plaisted Guest Columnist

Revenge of the Colonized

Another brouhaha is brewing inside the MAGA-MOB. They think accurate American racial history is some kind of sinister subversion. The goal of this commie plot seems to be making white Americans uncomfortable. Horrors! The fragile emotions of old white guys like me must be spared the trauma of learning that our ancestors weren’t just noble characters in 4th of July parades. They also did evil, disgusting, atrocious stuff! Ban all those books!

Hell, no! If we white Americans experience shame when confronted by the uglier side of our forebears’ lives, that’s our problem. We do ourselves and our descendants no favors by trying to hide bitter truths about our past. Colonialism, slavery, REVENGE, Page 7B

Legals PUBLIC NOTICE

Minor Subdivision Application, Meadow Road Subdivision – 4 lots. Map 10 – Lot 4-1, 15.8 acres in the Town of Casco, Maine, submitted by DM Roma LLC on behalf of RN Willey and Son Excavating.

Respectfully Submitted by, Mary Tremblay

No one can own the land

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Town of Waterford

WATERFORD APPEALS BOARD

Waterford Appeals Board will hold a public meeting at the Waterford Municipal Building on June 21, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of acting on a request for a variance setback for Wayne Costigan at 388 Waterford Rd.2T23 PUBLIC NOTICE

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

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

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

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

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Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Select Board Meeting

The Naples Select Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, June 13, 2022 at 6 p.m. at the Naples Town Office.

On the agenda: • Liquor License application for the property located on Tax Map U25, Lot 14, 923 Roosevelt Trail (also known as Freedom Café).

• An Entertainment Permit application for the property located on Tax Map U25, Lot 14, 923 Roosevelt Trail (also known as Freedom Café).

The public is encouraged to attend.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Municipal Referendum Vote

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

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Town of Harrison, Maine, Notice of Select Board Meeting to Approve a General Obligation Bond in the Amount of $3,400,000 Notice is hereby given that the Select Board of the Town of Harrison, Maine will meet at the Town Office located at 20 Front Street in Harrison at 6 p.m. on June 16, 2022, to consider the adoption of a resolution to authorize issuance, delivery and sale of a 2022 General Obligation Bond of the Town in an amount not to exceed $3,400,000 to Androscoggin Savings Bank, the proceeds of which will be used to finance the construction of a new Public Works Garage in the town. The public is invited to attend. Written comments received before the meeting will be considered.

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TOWN OF DENMARK Notice of Site Visit for the Following Property: A property rezoning from the Resource Protection District to the Rural District within the Aquifer Protection Overlay District For: John Wiesemann and Amy Imdieke Re: Map 015 / Lot 031 and 31A 507 Denmark Road and Scanty Bag Cove Road Denmark, Maine 04022 Date: Thursday, June 9, 2022 Time: 6 p.m.

Location: 507 Denmark Road and Scanty Bag Cove Road, Denmark, Maine

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Bird songs and other communications

(Continued from Page 1B) have a voice box, or larynx, located at the top of our windpipe, or trachea, but a bird’s syrinx is a bony sac located at the bottom of the bird’s trachea. The syrinx is a resonating chamber controlled by specialized muscles, often located deep within the breast of the bird. Muscles control the tension on the syrinx’s highly elastic vibrating membranes that act like the skin of a drum. Each side can be controlled independently, allowing some birds to produce two sounds at the same time. The songbirds are divided into two groups, depending on where and how the syringeal muscles are attached. One arrangement allows certain species, like the Gray Catbird in our backyard, to sing complicated and elaborate songs. Another arrangement allows species, such as the Hermit Thrush, to produce flutelike or whistling types of songs.

Donald Kroodsma, author of The Singing Life of Birds: The Art and Science of Listening to Birdsong, writes that songbirds, the master singers with their highly complex voice boxes and highly developed brains, are capable of

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any Republican Senators who can break from the ranks and vote his/her conscious without the fear of being censured by the rest of the Republicans and the NRA? Kick them out of office and install intelligent and honorable people unlike those that tried to overturn the election with the “Big Lie” and coerced the insurrection on Jan. 6.

Voting out the Republications is the only way we will begin to have peace in this country.

Tom Stone Bridgton

ning board’s restrictions, would be abolished by a single vote.

Being restricted to 300 words in this letter, I urge you to consider that you own one of the homes next door or across the street. Keep in mind a “No” vote will not force the restaurant to close. A “No” vote will simply mean the proprietor needs to follow the rules set forth when permission was granted to operate the initial business. Most importantly, a “No” vote will preserve the peaceful Naples we have come to love over the years.

Please consider voting “No” on Question 3.

Leo J. Saidnawey Harrison Representing 1140 To The Editor: On Saturday, June 4, Roosevelt Trail, a home that directly abuts the property on I attended a debate of the two sides. Sebago School Candidates running for positions on the Sebago School Committee.

Five candidates were invited and only one attended the debate. So much for the interest and commitment on the part To The Editor: of the other four candidates.

To our Republican friends Shame on them, and thanks who have laid blame on the to Billy Jo Karwowski, who Democrats for everything from did attend, answered quesAfghanistan, high gas prices, tions, and clarified that her border problems, inflation, and most important commitments about every other ill, it is time are to the parents and chilto look at your party’s fail- dren and to the transparenure to stop mass murder in our cy of what is going on in the country. Due to an oath the Sebago School system.

Republicans have taken with She pledged to fulfill her the gun lobby to not allow role as a school committee change, we now have about member by informing parents 50,000 people killed per year, and the public of issues conwith children’s death by guns cerning curriculum/subjects, as the highest it has ever been. classroom procedures, the How can we, the greatest coun- use of “outside consultants,” try in the world, accept the car- testing and test results, and nage brought on by massive the school’s standing in the sales of military semi-automat- State of Maine, all of which ic weapons and high capacity have been mentioned to her magazines? There will be no as concerned parents seeking end to the carnage until we stop answers to their questions. the sale and use of this type of Ms. Karwowski remained weaponry and remove the pol- calm, polite and factual in iticians responsible for these her reasonable responses to weapons’ sales on the civilian all questions. She is without a market. I don’t know what goes doubt the most qualified canon in a politician’s or judge’s didate to represent the parmind that killing Americans ents and children in Sebago. with guns is authorized by the One attendee mentioned Second Amendment. the book, The Lord of the Why is it that there are not

Practice what you preach

Who’s to blame?

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learning songs. The Gray Catbird is one of those capable of learning and inventing new songs. He can add new songs to his repertoire, and even mimic the sounds of other birds.

by Melinda Burrell Another group of songbirds, approximately 1,100 species, National Association for have less complex vocal mechanisms, sing less complicated Community Mediation songs, and are incapable of learning new ones. Their songs Board Member are inherited, passed down from one generation to another in their genetic material. The Eastern Phoebe belongs to this group. His songs are hard-wired in his genes, and he sings them without variations.

In June, birds are quieter, but when we stop to listen we might hear the loud, rising Wheep! of the Great-crested Flycatcher, or the Red-eyed Vireo singing his long string of short phrases that often end on an upward note. Robin sings boldly from the middle of the lawn, but Song Sparrow sings quietly from his hiding place among the leaves. The nesting As we look at the pictures from Uvalde, Buffalo, and season is well underway, and many birds, focused on parental duties, have quieted down to avoid drawing the attention other mass shootings, we’re having agonized conversaof predators. Birds may not be as easy to see in June, but tion. It seems inconceivable that “the other side” could look at those same photos yet reach utterly different this is a still good time to listen for their vocalizations. conclusions about their meanings.

I’ve been researching how liberals and conservatives Flies. This book involves the Board, we were given the adinability of children to sur- ministration’s recommenda- experience talking across our divide. Three things stand vive in a world that has no tions from each department. out: we all tend to experience those conversations the guidelines… an interesting I assume, but am unsure, that same way, we all try hard to avoid them, and each crossbook that warrants more dis- these requests were reviewed, divide interaction adds to overall conflict dynamics in cussion. Speaking of inter- paired down and placed in our country — both positively and negatively. esting stories, Kafka wrote some priority listing by the We all avoid talking to the other side for similar the Metamorphosis in 1915. town manager and assistant reasons: the other person won’t listen, will get too emoThe is an allegory involving town manager. tional, and there would be no point. Essentially, we’re a person, Gregor, turning into Historically, the board has united in how uncomfortable these exchanges make us a beetle, (only slightly differ- set the bottom line in each de- feel. ent from thinking you are a partment and the town managIf we do engage, we often do aggressively. We usucat, a lizard, a dog or a go- er has made the decision what ally don’t ask questions to try to understand the other rilla). Gregor’s family tried needs to be done to stay with- person, but instead throw out statements of identity and to help him at first and then in that bottom line. This year, values (“Well, I’m a Democrat and I think…”). Worse, they just began to hate him. the board needed to decide we use demeaning language (“I can’t believe someone How many people are fall- the line-item requests. It is the as smart as you would think like that,” a conservative ing into the same pattern: board’s budget, not the town woman reported hearing frequently.) becoming monsters, such as manager’s budget.

These sharp interactions just escalate conflict, conGregor? In the story, the famThere are six new pofirming our negative thoughts about the other side and ily first experienced shock, sitions proposed: Assistant then they tried to help him, Town Manager, an addition- making us even less likely to want to interact across then they gave up on that al Deputy Clerk2/Finance the divide. As one liberal white woman said, “I find it and began to have disgust Assistant, Parks employee, a harder, as time goes on, doing your best not to vilify the for him and wanted to get rid full-time Fire Chief and two other side.” A conservative white man took it further, of him. He changed from an FF/EMTs. The population of describing us as having “a society and a culture politiembarrassment to a burden Harrison is 2,447. Some towns cally where people are not happy unless they’re mad.” to a monster. We pray that in the state do not have a fullBut my research also showed that sometimes we this is not prescient of what time town manager or oper- engage because we are tired of feeling cut off from othis to come in our lifetime. ate without any town manager. ers. As an Asian American man said, “I don’t want to be When we allow or encour- Is an assistant necessary? Any so alone, being a conservative in a very liberal-leaning age children to be something new position will mean recur- workplace. I feel it’s important to figure out how to talk or someone that they are not, ring and increasing costs in to people.” He was echoed by a liberal white man living it is terrifying. Insanity is the the future for salary and bene- in a red state: “It’s about getting closer to my neighbors inability to discern the differ- fits (Social Security, Medicare, so I can be friendly. It feels good. It’s educating.” ence between reality and fan- MSRS, health and dental inJust as negative encounters intensify our countrytasy. This is also what is hap- surance). Any decision to go wide conflict dynamics, positive encounters relax them. pening in the book “1984,” to a full-time Fire Chief and Almost everyone I interviewed said they wanted to be another cautionary tale that seven days coverage for FF/ should be taken very seri- EMT should be a recommen- able to have these conversations not only to feel more ously. dation by an outside agency af- connected to their families and communities, but also There have been many ter a thorough review. We are for the health of our democracy. “Neither side is going nasty social media posts truly fortunate to have PACE away, so we have to talk and work together,” said a aimed at Billy Jo and others and United Ambulance divide young, liberal African American woman. People who that are supporting her. There the town to improve response described having had good cross-divide conversations has been name calling, insults time. All requests to add a new also said they wanted to do it more often — a virtuous bordering on slander, and position to our town govern- circle.

What did people think would enable more such bullying when parents have ment should be done only after tried to express their ques- careful consideration. conversations? Most said they’d do it if they knew the tions. How sad. SEL, which The Emergency other side would listen and be respectful, rather than the other four candidates are Management Director’s sala- descend into personal attacks. Essentially, they wanted so invested in, is supposed ry last year was $2,000, this ground rules and support. Happily, many organizations to teach moderation, fairness year it was increased 100% offer exactly that, from Living Room Conversations and and control over emotions. to $4,000 and the request for Braver Angels, to community mediation centers around It is hypocrisy to practice next year is a 150% increase to the country. the opposite of what you are 10,000. How is that justifiable?

Other research shows that we agree about more than preaching. Bullies come in all There is also an EMA budget we realize, as our divisions are about partisan labels sizes, genders and ages. request for $5,000 for train- rather than policy substance. Maybe it’s time for us to Robert Wilkinson ing, $3,000 for supplies and become anthropologists of our own culture: taking a Bridgton $1,000 for memberships/dues.

The Deputy EMS Director’s deep breath, formulating genuinely curious questions salary increase is from $3,000 about how other Americans see things so differently, this year to $4,000 in 2022-23. and having those connection-building conversations.

Melinda Burrell, PhD, @MelindaCBurrell, syndicatDo we really need a Deputy ed

by PeaceVoice, was a humanitarian aid worker and EMA Director? What is in the training, supplies and mem- now trains on the neuroscience of communication and To The Editor: berships/dues accounts? I conflict. She is on the board of the National Association At the first budget work- asked but never received an for Community Mediation, which offers resources on shop for the Harrison Select cross-divide engagement.

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Why would I talk to them?

Taxpayer Alert VI

This week’s puzzle theme:

Cars

ACROSS 1. Fountain treat 5. Pharaoh’s cobra 8. “____ the Woods,” movie 12. Gulf V.I.P. 13. Native American tent 14. Rapper Dogg 15. Hindu princess 16. *Used to alert when driving 17. “____ ____ me, then who?”

18. *Corvette, e.g.

20. Cambodian money 21. *Like Stephen King’s Christine 22. “Some Nights” (2012) band 23. *Aston follower 26. State legislature’s home 30. 7th letter of Greek alphabet 31. *What I used to step on the gas 34. Lowest brass 35. Salon offerings 37. Exclamation of surprise 38. Fathered 39. Do like phoenix 40. Underarm 42. The Jackson 5’s “____ Be There” 43. 3 or 6 in 3+6=9 45. Knit cap 47. Shed tears 48. Winter Olympics par-

ticipant 50. Embarkation location 52. *Earth traveler (2 words) 56. 2-time NBA Champion Rajon 57. Double-reed instrument 58. Muscovite or biotite 59. Lopsided 60. Undesirable dwelling 61. Causing pain 62. Like certain military tent 63. Between “ready” and “go” 64. #63 Across, pl.

DOWN 1. J. Lo’s ex 2. Wet nurse 3. *Don’t cross it when driving 4. Hot dish stand 5. Garlicky mayonnaise 6. Shopping ____ 7. Pub offering 8. *Car name that sounds like “unending” synonym 9. Opposite of all 10. Hammer or sickle 11. Choose or select 13. Like a rosebush 14. Maple goo, alt. sp.

19. French city, popular coronation location 22. Like a certain Tuesday 23. First ‘M’ in MGM

24. Aweigh 25. Turn toddler into an adult 26. Chicken house 27. Home of famous shroud 28. Obelus, pl.

29. Soup server 32. *Car company founded

by a Henry 33. Unit of electrical resistance 36. *German luxury car 38. *Driving maneuver 40. Take your pick 41. In the same place, in a footnote 44. Cupid’s ammo

46. Smells 48. Expensive fur 49. Type of whip 50. Do like a model 51. Squid’s defense, pl.

52. Death, to some

53. Kamala Harris, e.g.

54. Not counterfeit 55. Dose of sunshine, pl.

56. *Car name that also means Aries

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Tips for healthy & tasty tomatoes

(Continued from Page 5B) fertilizer for growing tomatoes is, to say the least, varied. If the plant is going into soil, it is recommended that a soil test be completed before anything is added to the soil. However, I plant my tomatoes in a soilless mixture in raised beds. Since the mixture has no storage of water, and no way to use nutrients from the soil, I must pay special attention to the nutrient needs of the plants. Thus, after the initial use of the 5-3-3 fertilizer I choose to use a product specially developed for tomatoes that has an NPK of 3-4-6. These are the choices I make, but there are other choices discussed in the gardening literature.

Some of the literature recommends planting the tomato in the ground to the level it was in the pot. Other literature recommends planting the tomato so that 2/3 of the plant is in the ground. The leaves must be pinched off or pruned before placing in the ground. A YouTube video shows a person for the Fine Gardener magazine using the “deep-planting” technique.

The tomato plant is placed in the soil so that the top of the soil is two inches from the lowest branch. The video presenter reminds that the hairs on the tomato plant stem will grow roots to allow for a strong plant. It is also recommended that the roots be loosened before placing in the ground.

Some gardeners recommend that 1/2 to 1/3 of the plant be placed below the soil, or at least the top five inches of the plant remain above the soil.

It is recommended that the lower leaves should be removed so that none of the leaves touch the soil. Furthermore, as the plant grows there are side shoots, called suckers, which appear at the “V” juncture between the main stem and branches, and these should be removed to maintain good airflow and so that the plant energy can focused on the main shoots. Some writers state that the top 2-3 suckers can be allowed to grow. The pruning of the low suckers should continue and be removed when the suckers are young. Suckers should also be removed from determinate plants below the first flower cluster.

Use only clean pruners to decrease chance of diseases. You can dip the pruners in isopropyl alcohol to clean.

When planting the seedlings, another technique recommended is that a few of the lower leaves be pinched off leaving at least two to three sets of leaves above the soil. This prevents soil from being propelled from the ground onto the leaves during rain. The purpose of doing this is to decrease the chance of fungal diseases (Early Blight, Septoria, Leaf Spot, and Anthracnose).

Obviously, plants require water to grow. The literature about tomatoes generally recommends that tomatoes planted in the ground require an inch or more each week with up to 2 inches during the hotter weather. It is recommended that tomatoes be watered slowly, perhaps with a drip irrigation system, and that the soil at the base of the plant is watered, not the stem or the leaves. If the tomato is planted in a container, it is recommended that the moisture be monitored once or twice every day. When the top two inches is dry, water should be added until it drains from the bottom of the container.

The first time I saw the very large and bright green and white striped monster with a spike on its tail that was eating my tomatoes and the plant, I was totally freaked out. My gardening book identified it as the tomato hornworm. The advice given was that they should be picked off by hand. At first that did not seem acceptable to me, but I do not use chemicals and so I put on the thickest gloves I had and pulled them off my plant. And… yes, I used some bad words! During the winter, I read that if basil is planted near tomatoes the hornworms will be repelled. My thought is that is better for the hornworms to be repelled than for me being repelled by the sight of them. So, this is the first year I am going to plant basil near my tomatoes.

Finally, as you tend to your tomato plants, think about what you will do with them. Will you put a slice on a burger, or eat just a plate of tomatoes, or put them in your salads, or make tomato sauce, and freeze tomato sauce? There are so many ways to savor the taste of that homegrown tomato. Another thing to ponder is to grow more than you need and share with friends, neighbors, or a food pantry.

I hope that these tips might help your tomatoes grow in tip-top shape.

Revenge of the Colonized

(Continued from Page 5B) racial discrimination, white supremacist terrorism, exploitation of women — the list goes on and on. Pretending our past never happened won’t make it go away.

Consider colonialism. It began with two navigators sailing from Portugal, plus an Italian, who sailed under the flag of Spain. Within one decade, 1488-98, Bartolomeu Diaz became the first European to sail around the southern tip of Africa, followed by his colleague, Vasco da Gama, who rounded the Cape of Good Hope and sailed east to India. Meanwhile, Christopher Columbus sailed west from Spain and landed in the Caribbean, though he believed he was in the islands near India and called the natives “Indians.”

Thereafter, Europe’s seafaring countries joined a mad scramble for gold, silver, timber, furs, foodstuffs, exotic spices and, oh yes, African, Indian and Native American people, forced into slavery. The Age of Colonialism lasted nearly 500 years. Most problems facing today’s world trace back to it.

That’s why white supremacists want people to remain ignorant of the facts.

White European colonialists believed light-skinned humans

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answer! Be careful creating a new line item in the budget.

The Capital Roads account request is for $500,000.

Yet the approved amount in 2019 was $600,000; in 2020 $700,000; in 2021 $600,000 and in 2022 $700,000. Where does road maintenance stand on a priority list?

The Select Board has had little discussion on revenues (a critical part of any budget). Do we have a confirmed number on General Purpose Aid for education or Revenue Sharing? What about esti-

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mates on increased valuation from new construction in town? Revenues may be up, but does that mean we need to spend it? How about keeping the property tax low?

Articles 1-14 should be approved.

Articles 15-28 need a lot more in-depth review. The Select Board should make specific recommendations on each article.

Article 29 is a correction of the previously approved vote in March to fund a Public Service facility. Article 29 should be approved.

You decide on June 14, please vote.

Richard Sykes Harrison

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to be inherently superior to dark-skinned humans. It was a shabby self-justification for enslaving the dark-skinned folk they encountered as they sailed around the globe, plundering resources from every place they landed. British colonialists established slavery in the Caribbean and North America, but soon they couldn’t find enough dark-skinned, native people to do their slave labor. So, they kidnapped Africans from their homelands and shipped them to the Americas as cargo, along with other commodities to be sold for profit, like livestock, rum and sacks of grain.

Did you know that the colonial system operated under a contract? It wasn’t written down; moreover, it was enforced by the point of a sword, the muzzle of a gun, or the noose of a rope. One reason you’ve never heard of it is that our white ancestors didn’t want it recorded.

The terms went something like this: “You, the inferior black, brown, red and yellow people of the world, will know your place and stay in it. You will work for little or no pay — dig gold, grow grain, harvest crops — and then ship it all to the white world where we will reap the profits. We will take the coal and leave you the hole. We will pump the oil and leave you the toil. If you protest, you will be tried, convicted, and punished by all-white courts. In exchange for our generosity, we will permit you to remain forever here, in the land of your ancestors.”

That secret, coerced, unjust covenant couldn’t last forever.

White colonizers began taking enslaved people with them when they returned home. Over time, emigration from the dark-skinned world increased, obeying human impulses over which white people had little control. In the 20th century, the massive social disruption caused by two world wars increased the flow of immigrants to a flood. It was the revenge of the colonized.

Brown people no longer felt bound by contracts they never signed, so they moved eagerly into all-white countries. As white people grew angrier, they devised increasingly desperate nonsense like the “Great Replacement Theory.” Keeping the peoples of the world pushed apart was colonialism’s failed strategy. Edna St. Vincent Millay wrote, “East and West will pinch the heart that cannot keep them pushed apart; and he whose soul is flat — the sky will cave in on him, by and by.”

Rev. Robert Plaisted is a retired United Methodist clergyman, formerly of Bridgton, now residing in Bath.

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Guest Column

by Rob Okun Editor-Publisher Voice Male

Mass shootings: It’s the masculinity

I’m beyond fed up that the gender of the murderers is still largely absent from conversations about America’s mass shootings crisis. In Buffalo, of course, racism and white supremacy cannot be overstated, but we ignore gender at our peril.

Let’s tighten restrictions on poisonous hate speech on social media. It’s imperative we conduct threat assessments. Absolutely, more gun control regulations. We must deconstruct racist, anti-Semitic, homophobic, misogynist, white supremacist manifestos. But if we do all that and continue to minimize or ignore how these murderous men were socialized as boys and men, mass shootings will continue to plague us.

We have to start in preschool, carefully attending to how boys are socialized. We must cultivate their emotional intelligence. Who would deny the value of educating boys to examine their inner lives; to talk about their feelings?

Who in Congress is going to introduce legislation calling on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to conduct a nationwide study on how we socialize boys? Who is going to push for a comprehensive, multiyear pilot program with preschool boys in Head Start? The data amassed will help not just reshape our understanding of boys and men, but could ultimately transform masculinity.

The shooters’ gender remains central in my writing.

Here’s a sampling of columns that, sadly, demonstrate how far we have to go: • August 9, 2019: [In] the killing sprees in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio… the media, politicians and pundits rarely cite the most significant common denominator of virtually every mass murder in the United States —the shooter’s gender… a message I’ve been repeating since Columbine and before Tree of Life, Thousand Oaks, Parkland, Sutherland Springs and Las Vegas; even before Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook and Aurora. “Gender Belongs at Center of the Gun Debate,” Ms. magazine.

• May 23, 2018: Heart contracts; numbness and tears collide. Ten dead, 13 wounded; this time Santa Fe, Texas… If we’re ever to end the blood baths… highlighting the shooters’ gender is essential to gain insights to prevent future tragedies… Virtually every murderer is male, usually white. “Let’s Talk About the Obvious: Most Mass Shooter are Male,” Dallas Morning News.

• Oct. 5, 2017: Again. Worse than ever. A horrifying mass murder by a lone killer. This time in Las Vegas… [A] clue stares us right in the face to prevent this madness and mayhem: The race and gender of the shooter. White and male. Again… Let’s organize… challenge men to chart a new course in the gun violence debate… [A]ccelerate the transformation of our ideas about masculinity and manhood—including, especially, how we raise boys. “Needed: A ‘Men Against Gun Violence’ Campaign,” Women’s eNews.

• June 16, 2016: The massacre at the Pulse nightclub was carried out as an act of rage. By a man… [U]ntil or unless we make the murderer’s gender central… [to] not just this story, but of the larger effort to prevent mass shootings... we won’t succeed in preventing such horrors in the future. “Why is the Orlando Murderer’s Gender Not Central to the Story?” CounterPunch.

• Oct. 9, 2015: Again. This time a community college in Roseburg, Oregon… This time, nine people murdered…

How many more lonely, alienated, disconnected, (usually) white males perpetrating murder and then committing suicide need we see before admitting the irrefutable fact that the shooters are all male? “After the Oregon Shootings: A Campaign to Raise Healthy Sons,” Ms. magazine.

• Dec. 16, 2013: As we arrive at the gut-wrenching first anniversary of Newtown, I teeter back and forth between sadness and anger… [W]as it a man or a woman who killed innocent people at the Washington Navy Shipyard, the Boston Marathon, Santa Monica College, homes in MASCULINITY, Page 8B

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Country Living

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Thursday, June 9 Roots & Rocks Ramblers, 5:30 p.m. Join GLLT, Lovell Rec, and Upper Saco Valley Land Trust for a fun run every Thursday evening from May through September. Come when you can. E-mail to register: leigh.hayes@gllt.org Paul Dube Memorial Jam, Lindsey Montana hosting at Bear Mountain Music Hall, South Waterford, 6 p.m., donation at the door.

Moving Past Fear — to Healing, a Christian Science talk by Lisa Troseth, CSB, 7 p.m. at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, 5 Morrill Road, Norway; call in by phone 605-562-8401, access code 955-5016.

Friday, June 10 Feathered Friends Friday, 6:30 to 9 a.m. For this weekly bird watching series, we’ll travel to a different location each Friday. All levels of experience are welcome.

We’ll provide field guides and binoculars if needed. E-mail to register: leigh.hayes@gllt.org Forest Forensics, 9 a.m., Peabody-Fitch Woods, Bridgton.

Join LELT Stewardship Manager Jon Evans as we head deep into the forest to look for signs and clues from the past, and learn about some of the secrets the

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woods hold. This event will include walking off-trail on uneven terrain. Free, no registration required.

Intimate evening with award winning singer/songwriter Carlos Angeles Olmeda at the Denmark Arts Center at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at www.

DenmarkArts.org/events (calendar listing).

The Fryeburg Academy Alumni Association invites FA alums to Saco River Brewing in Fryeburg on Friday, June 10, from 4 to 7 p.m.

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

ATV Poker Ride, hosted

by Pulpit Rock Trail Blazah’s ATV Club, Mountain Road, Stoneham, benefit for Harvest Hills Animal Shelter.

Registration 8 to 10 a.m., more info call Linda (207) 776-9090 or Marcia (207) 890-6403.

Church Supper, 5 p.m., South Bridgton Congregational Church.

Menu: baked bean, brown bread, delicious casseroles,

salads and homemade pies.

With music and sing along songs after the meal. All for a donation of $12. By reservations only, please contract Shirley Field at 647-1218 to reserve seating. There will be a 50/50 raffle. The church is located at 16 Fosterville Road in South Bridgton.

Sunday, June 12 St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 42 Sweden Road, Bridgton, Sunday Service at 10 am. All are welcome!

Lecture Series. Mike Davis of the Bridgton Historical Society will present June’s lecture on interesting finds in the BHS archives.

Letters from the Vault will take place at 1 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot Street, in downtown Bridgton. For more information and to RSVP, please contact BHS at (207) 647-3699.

Wednesday, June 15 Marla Stelk, executive director at National Association of Wetland Managers, and member of the Climate Council’s Community Resilience Planning, Public Health, and Emergency Management working group, will present “Preparing for Climate Change” at 7 p.m. at Harrison Village Library.

Thursday, June 16 Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library Speakers Series is honored to welcome award-winning writer, Meredith Hall, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. To join this free event, visit www.hobbslibrary.org and click on the Zoom link.

For a phone link or queries, contact the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library at 207925- 3177.

Sue Inches returns to Climate Conversations at Waterford Church to discuss “Bridging the Left and the Right: How to communicate across the ideological divide.” The session will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Wilkins House, next door to the Waterford Congregational Church on 15 Plummer Hill Road Friday, June 17 Fryeburg Historical Society Eat-In Buffet Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., East Conway Community Hall, 2861 East Conway Road. Menu: Ham, Roast Pork, Baked Beans, Casseroles, Salads, Rolls Beverages and Ice Cream Sundaes for dessert. Adults $15, children $10.Take-out is available.

Harvest Gold Gallery hosting Plein Air Paint Out, starting at 10 a.m. featuring

Hobbs speaker Meredith Hall

LOVELL — The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library Speakers Series is honored to welcome award-winning writer, Meredith Hall, on Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m. on Zoom.

Hall’s 2007 memoir, Without a Map, was instantly recognized as a classic of the genre and became a New York Times bestseller. It was named a best book of the year by Kirkus and BookSense, and was an Elle magazine Reader’s Pick of the Year.

Publishers Weekly calls her first novel, Beneficence, “Powerful…

Hall’s meticulous prose convincingly captures the daily realities…

of agricultural life and offers insight into the ways calamity fractures family bonds.”

To join this free event, visit www.hobbslibrary.org and click on the Zoom link. For a phone link or queries, contact the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library at 207925- 3177.

The Hobbs Library Speaker Series is supported in part by a generous contribution from Norway Savings Bank.

Mass shootings: It’s the masculinity

(Continued from Page 7B) Hialeah, Fla., Manchester, Ill., and Fernley, Nev.; a barbershop in New York’s Mohawk Valley; and Los Angeles International Airport? Get it? “Masculinity Question Still Missing Post Newtown,” Truthout.

The day after Adam Lanza murdered his mother, six staff and 20 six and seven-year-olds at Sandy Hook in 2012… women launched “Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense.” The day after! How many more “days after” another mass shooting must we wait to launch “Dads Demand Action to Raise Healthy Boys?”

The violent rampage in Buffalo was not only a racist attack against African Americans; it was also an affirmation of male supremacy. Without healthy male antibodies in a vaccine to prevent mass shootings, we’ll never reach herd immunity.

Men, men, men. It’s the toxic masculinity, people.

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by PeaceVoice, writes about politics and culture. He is editor-publisher of Voice Male magazine.

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The South Bridgton Cemetery Association will meet on Monday, June 20 at 6 p.m. If you have a family plot, you are a member of the association and are urged to attend the meeting. There are some issues that need to be address. The future operation of the cemetery depends on these issues being resolved. The cemetery is not maintained by the town; it is maintained by the association.

To learn more about it, please attend the meeting at the South Bridgton Church; downstairs, 16 Fosterville Road, Bridgton.

Justin Conforte, Mike Collins, and Jim Neal. NTP #2 belonged to Merlin Bahr at 4-feet 11-inches while John Chaplin took home NTP #8 at 34-inches.

On Thursday night, the winning Low Gross team was the group of Jeff Sands, Kyle Ebling, and Tim Ebling. Second Gross went to Bob Bissonnette and his henchmen listed previously who appear to be trying to make the scramble winnings a reportable IRS income.

Third Gross belonged to the wedded bliss team of Ed Kinney, Suzie Kinney, Kathy Souza, and Allan Souza. In Net Action, first place was had by the team of Jim “I almost cut my hair” Barber, Duane “Jimi” Hendrix, Mark Nolette, and Scott “Speckler” Cushing.

Second Net went to Jim Apovian, Brian Grosso, Deb Parabachi, and John Vinter.

Third Net was won by Brent Brown, Jim (Bo) Fisher, Craig Tetreault, and Dave Barry. NTP #2 was won by Jim “smoke ’em if you got ’em” Apovian and NTP #8 was earned by Jim “Miller” Barber. The biggest surprise of the week might be the exclusion of Brian Grosso in the NTP, an event he has “owned” over the last few years.

In Sweeps weekend action, inflation had nothing on Rodney “the truth” Allen as he posted a winning Low Gross score of 81. No stranger to inflated scores, Bob “Mr. 80%” McHatton took home Low Net honors.

Climate Change meeting Team Low Gross belonged to Cliff Walker and Whit Lesure at 171 so you can do the division on that one.

The aforementioned Allen and resident Selectperson McHatton earned first Team Net. Jim Thombs inexplicably won the Quota action on what we can generously say was not the defending “champ’s” best day. Cliff Walker earned the NTP #10.

On Sunday, at least one golfer got the message from Coach Boswell with Cliff Walker earning the Low Gross win at 73. Wayne Kuvaja got off the bus and off the “shnide” at the same time to post a Net 73 victory. George “the stinger” Sawyer smartly paired with Cliff Walker for the Team Gross win while Rod Allen and Wayne Kuvaja earned Team Net honors. Rodney Allen added to his rapidly inflating bank account with wins in both the Quota and NTP #13.

With any luck rising temperatures will soon be the talk of the town and relief will come to all of us in the form of declining numbers that stare us in the face on the golf course and beyond.

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Wednesday, June 22 Retirement Celebration for Carmen Lone and Lorraine Goldrup from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center.

Saturday, June 25 Strawberry Festival at Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Boyhood Home in Raymond (40 Hawthorne Road) at 6 p.m. Featuring a very special discussion by Loon Lessons author, scientist, naturalist, and educator James Paruk on the Common Loon. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children aged 8 and under, with reservations at Hawthorne@ Maine.RR.com prior to June 20 strongly recommended, although walk-ins also are welcome.

Strawberry Shortcake Saturday Night Supper at Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Menu: baked beans, delicious casseroles, crisp salads, rolls and butter, beverages, and fresh strawberry shortcakes! $10 for adults, and $5 for children ages 8 and under.

The church is located at 941 Meadow Road in Casco. For more information, call 207627-4282.

Mike Davis of the Bridgton Historical Society will present June’s lecture on interesting finds in the BHS archives. Letters from the Vault will take place on Sunday, June 12, at 1 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot Street, in downtown Bridgton.

The program is open to the public and donations are accepted. For more information and to RSVP, please contact BHS at 207-647-3699.

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR Meredith Hall will be the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library’s next online speaker.

(“Born to Ride”) Gately.

Second Net was won by the foursome of Josh “the buck stops here” Truman, Brady “Johnny” Damon, Seth “smooth as a brush” Purdy, and Sam Ross. Third Net was earned by Nick Klimek,

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Golf teams highlights at BHGC (Continued from Page 12B) sonality” team of Ed Miller, “Barefoot Sue,” Russ Sweet, and Teddy Raymond. First Net belonged to the squad of Bob Bissonnette and his henchmen Steve Vacchiano, Chris Harriman, and Pete

Tom Merriam. All are welcome. For more information (207) 925-6502.

John Babin, Maine Historical Society and author of The Village Blacksmith for children will speak about Longfellow’s association with Maine, his inspiration for Hiawatha from visits to his war-hero grandfather’s home in Hiram, at 2 p.m. at Great Ossipee Museum of Hiram Historical Society.

Business meeting will be at 1:30 p.m. during which the Hubert Clemons Award for Outstanding Service to the Town of Hiram will be awarded. The program is on the ground floor of the Museum and is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 207-615-4390.

Saturday, June 18 All About Books, Waterford Public Library, featuring Amity Shlaes at 11 a.m. All welcome. Free.

Zoom attendance link available upon request: waterfordmelibrary@gmail.com Monday, June 20 South Bridgton Cemetery Association Meeting, 6 p.m. at the South Bridgton Church, 16 Fosterville Road, Bridgton. If you have a family plot at the cemetery; you are a member of the associa-

HARRISON — The Harrison Climate Action Group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. at the Caswell Conservancy Center (Main Street, Harrison). The next meeting is Tuesday, June 14.

More people mean more energy! Masks are encouraged. This is a non-partisan group. Interested but can’t attend? You can participate without attending meetings by joining the Facebook group, Harrison Maine Climate Action or e-mail Andrea at: harrisonmaineclimateaction@gmail.com

FAAA hosts Spring Social

FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Academy Alumni Association invites FA alums to Saco River Brewing in Fryeburg on Friday, June 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. The first 50 alums will receive a complimentary beverage.

Enjoy complimentary snacks and participate in the 50/50 raffle to help raise money for student scholarships awarded each year at graduation. Join alums for good drinks, food, and friends!

Post Roast Supper at RVCC

RAYMOND — It’s back… the Raymond Village Community Church pot roast suppers! A supper is set for this Saturday, June 11. Same good food, pot roast and gravy, potatoes, green beans, carrots, a roll, and a brownie for $12.

Meals are take-out only. Meal pick up will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday at 27 Main Street in Raymond.

They will be hot and ready to take home! Please order in advance as it is unlikely that extra meals will be available. To order your meals, please call the office at 655-7749 before noon on June 11 and leave a message with your name, number of meals and time you will pick up. Or if you prefer, you can send an e-mail to office@rvccme.org with the information.

Climate Change Program

HARRISON — Marla Stelk, executive director at National Association of Wetland Managers, and member of the Climate Council’s Community Resilience Planning, Public Health, and Emergency Management working group, will present “Preparing for Climate Change” on Wednesday, June 15, at 7 p.m. at Harrison Village Library.

While there is still time to mitigate some of the effects of climate change, some adaptation will probably be necessary. Marla will discuss what is being done at the state level, some climate change impacts to begin thinking about, and examples of actions people and businesses can take in support of climate action goals.

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

Country Living

June 9, 2022, The Bridgton News, Page 9B

Gallery 302 welcomes new artist Nick Todisco is a new Gallery 302 artist exhibiting his works at the Main Street, Bridgton gallery.

Todisco was born and raised in the Green Mountains of Vermont. His parents immigrated to the United States from Luogosano, Italy, in the 1950s and lived in Boston before settling in the beautiful city of Burlington. Nick married his high school sweetheart, and they have two wonderful daughters. The Todiscos love to travel and adventure outdoors.

Martha is fascinated by the timeless visual communication of the arts. Her creative springboard may be nature, but it can also be current events and the inner turmoil sparked therein.

Once inspired, she states, “I lose myself in the brushstroke, color, composition and the awakening of that elusive flow. I prefer the large surface, as the movement and spontaneity in my work pairs well with oil colors and medium.

Mark making appears, as passion for the subject arises within.”

Over the course of Martha’s life, subjects and themes evolve to inform a particular series. Each work captures a moment in time, related, yet not necessarily in a linear fashion.

Gallery 302 hopes you will enjoy this unusual show entitled, “COALESCENCE.” An opening reception will be held on Friday, July 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. A talk will be offered by the artist prior to the reception at 4:30 p.m.

Gallery 302 is located at 112 Main Street, Bridgton.

Harvest Gold Gallery’s 25th Anniversary Celebrating COALESCENCE, an with its First Plein Air Paint Out of the Season with abstract art exhibit by multi-talented artist Tom Merriam.

Martha LaMarch. Below, her copperfoil panel entitled Integrity of Patina.

Harvest Gold’s 25th anniversary

WOODWORKER NICK TODISCO is Gallery 302’s new exhibiting artist.

In 2019, they moved from Vermont to Bridgton, with their two pups, Moose and Barn.

“I am an animal lover and enjoy being out in nature, from which I get much of my creative inspiration,” Nick said.

His passion for woodworking began in seventh grade when Nick was first introduced to it in school.

“I continued woodworking through high school in a Building Trades program. I was selected to work with a local carpenter during this time, and I am grateful to have learned through these hand-on experiences. Since then, I have been a hobbyist woodworker in my spare time,” he said. “I enjoy taking a raw piece of wood an envisioning what I can create based on the type of wood with all of its unique patterns and characteristics. I enjoy making practical pieces, such as cutting boards and serving platters and make them unique with wood burned designs. I have always wanted to turn this hobby into something more, and I am excited to be on that journey!”

CENTER LOVELL — Harvest Gold Gallery is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year! Owners and jewelers, Lynda Rasco and Bill Rudd, have been working this past winter on creating new, original jewelry which is now on display!

Lynda’s love for jewelry making began when she was a child. Her passion grew as she did, as a young adult she studied rigorously at the DeCordova Museum School, the Massachusetts College of Art, the Portland School of Art and the Gemological Institute of America. Now, she is a certified gemologist who creates stunning, beautifully set rings, bracelets, earrings and pendants, many of which are decorated with gemstones.

Bill specializes in using traditional goldsmithing techniques, such as hammering to create award-winning, flexible HARVEST GOLD, Page 10B

Welcome Martha LaMarche

Gallery 302 is pleased to welcome abstract artist, Martha LaMarche, as our guest artist from June 11 to July 20.

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Country Living Add cornstarch to cold water, mix into the reserved marinade and pour over the mixture of meat and vegetables. Cook over medium heat until the sauce simmers and thickens.

Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with chopped scallions, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro or parsley or nothing!

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The Bridgton Farmers’ Market has moved outdoors for its fun with the flavors.

27th summer season! The market runs every Saturday from Easy Honey Garlic 8 a.m. to Noon, through Oct. 29. You can find BFM on The Green behind Renys on Depot Street. If you bring your dog, Stir Fry please maintain a short leash and control over your animal.

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1 tablespoon of olive oil For a full list of vendors and information on ordering visit 3 tablespoons of honey (measure oil first and honey will slide out of https://www.facebook.com/BridgtonFarmersMarket/ or contact BFM at bridgtonfarmersmarket.me@gmail.com your measuring spoon) BFM accepts credit cards and EBT. See you there!

1 ½ tablespoons of soy sauce (or gluten free tamari or coconut aminos) 2 teaspoons of cider vinegar 2 garlic cloves, diced (or grated fresh ginger) Stir Fry Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or other protein source 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 4 cups chopped fresh vegetables (your choice) 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon water Mix all the ingredients for your marinade in a small bowl.

Cut your chosen protein into 1-inch pieces, place them in a small bowl or bag and pour ½ the marinade over it. You can place the rest of the marinade in a jar for another time, or I like a saucy stir fry and I use it all.

Marinate the meat for 30 minutes or longer (at least 10 minutes if you are in a hurry).

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium high heat. When the pan is hot, add a tablespoon of olive oil and swirl the pan to coat. Using a slotted spoon drain most of the marinade off the chicken and add the chicken pieces to the pan. Set the marinade aside to finish the dish. Sauté over the hot heat until The theme of this year’s Bridgton Fourth of July the meat is browned and cooked through. Remove the meat parade, sponsored by the Bridgton Lions Club, is “Five from the pan and set aside leaving the remaining fats and Seasons — Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Mud.” juices in the pan.

The timeline on the Fourth is: 10 a.m. line up at Add the butter to the pan and melt. Add your chosen vegHancock Lumber; 11 a.m. judging of floats and mud gies to your pan and stir fry until the veggies are crisp tender. vehicles; 11:45 a.m. parade leaves for Nursing Home; I cook hard root crops like carrots and onions first and give noon parade starts. them a head start before adding faster cooking more tender All are welcome to participate: walkers, floats, mud vegetables and greens. vehicles, and antique cars. Join the fun! Questions call, When the veggies are crisp tender add the meat back to the Bob at 647-4280. pan and stir to mix in.

Bridgton Farmers’ Market recipe

Honey Garlic Stir Fry

By Nancy Tripp Bridgton Farmers’ Market There are days when I come home and want something fresh, nutritious, seasonal, but I don’t want to fuss over the menu. A stir fry, while requiring some chopping, creates a quick, one pan meal that fits the bill.

This recipe uses chicken, but easily could use almost any other protein, lean beef, pork, eggs or tofu or seitan for the vegetarians. I like to chop carrots, onions and celery or cabbage for a good crunch (look for spring tatsoi and bok choy at BFM) and then add other faster cooking vegetables such as broccoli or broccolini or kale raab, and fresh spring greens for color and vitamins — spinach or tokyo bekana are a great choice. Mushrooms are good!

You can play with flavors of different oils. A peanut oil instead of olive oil is a good frying oil as it cooks well at high temperatures and has a distinctive flavor. Adding a few drops of toasted sesame oil or a hot chili oil at the end creates a very Asian dish. Sometimes, I add chopped ginger instead of garlic and sometimes I add a bit of dijon. Finally, garnish the entire dish with scallions chopped on the diagonal, chopped cilantro, parsley or sesame seeds add eye appeal and an accent flavor.

You can have a different stir fry every week by utilizing these cooking hacks. The biggest thing is relax and have some

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They have been creating handmade gold jewelry together since 1984.

Not only are Lynda and Bill excited for the 25th anniversary but they are also thrilled to announce the first Plein Air Paint Out of 2022 starring Maine artist, Tom Merriam. He is the perfect artist to kick off the Gallery’s 25th summer — his artistic ability goes far beyond painting. He is a lifelong artist, award winning wood carver, children’s book author and illustrator, storyteller, poet, and musician. Merriam is also a self-taught watercolorist who studied under George Carpenter, the last member of the Whiskey Watercolor Association. Nature inspires much of his art. Maine’s Inland Fisheries and Wildlife department has even commissioned art of Tom’s.

This Sunday, June 12, Merriam will be at Harvest Gold plein air painting, as well as answering questions and chatting about his

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approach to plein air painting.

With over 200 American artists and craftsmen, a third of the artist being local and 100% of the tourmaline being locally sourced, Harvest Gold is honored to have been awarded the title of Best Gallery in Maine by Yankee Magazine. Bill Rudd believes “when art invokes an opinion it has done its job,” with every piece of art in the Gallery hand-picked

by Lynda and Bill, the art displayed in here gets the job done well. The walls, shelves, and display cases inside the gallery are full of a vast array of fine art, museum quality glass work, traditionally made woodwork; and of course, the remarkable jewelry made with ethically sourced and local materials.

The Gallery also has beautiful, lush gardens kept

by Bill Rudd. These gardens provide an excellent display for outdoor art such as

rock and metal sculptures, garden decorations, and wind chimes. All of which is backed by a breathtaking view of Kezar lake surrounded by the White Mountains.

The Plein Air will begin at 10 a.m. and go until around 3 p.m. Harvest Gold Gallery is

located at 1082 Main Street, Center Lovell. For more information, call 207-9256502 or e-mail harvestgoldjewelry.com. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you would like to visit in person and are traveling, please call ahead!

All About Books at Waterford Library WATERFORD — The Waterford Library is pleased to announce the return of this popular series, All About Books, which gives Maine authors a platform to talk about their writing process, evolving journey, and their books.

Amity Shlaes is the next All About Books author on Saturday, June 18 at 11 a.m.

Recent challenges have made these conversations especially poignant. All welcome. Free. Zoom attendance link available upon request: waterfordmelibrary@gmail. com Amity Shlaes, one of America’s premier economic historians, is the author of six books, among them four New York Times bestsellers: Great Society: A New BOOKS, Page 11B

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Country Living All About Books (Continued from Page 10B) History, The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression, Coolidge, The Forgotten Man/Graphic, The Greedy Hand: Why Taxes Drive Americans Crazy and Germany: The Empire Within.

Miss Shlaes is winner of the Frederic Bastiat and Hayek Prizes. She wrote a weekly column for more than a decade, first the Financial Times and then Bloomberg. Before that, she served on the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal.

Miss Shlaes is an advisor to the C-Span Quadrennial Presidential poll, and chairs the board of the Calvin ALL ABOUT BOOKS with Amity Shlaes, Sat. June 18 Coolidge Presidential Foundation, which gives the presti- at 11 a.m. gious Coolidge Scholarship, and recently co-edited, with Matthew Denhart, a new edition of Coolidge’s autobiography. In 2021, Miss Shlaes was awarded the Bradley Prize.

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Dr. Yarbrough to speak about schools’ program

NAPLES — Dr. Jean Yarbrough, a professor of Government and Legal Studies at Bowdoin College, will speak on “What’s going on in our schools and why should parents be worried,” on Saturday, June 25.

The talk will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Lunch will be held in a garden setting.

Tickets are $75. Reserve tickets now as space will be limited by contacting Karen Lockwood at karenlockwood@gmail. com or 207-751-1667, or Nancy Vose at vose@ me.com or 207-693-4687.

The event is a fundraiser for the Cumberland County Republican Committee.

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Classified line ads are now posted on our website at NO EXTRA CHARGE! www.bridgton.com

Green Firewood $250 per Cord Minimum two cords for delivery.

HELP WANTED

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CLEANER — Experienced person to clean summer rental in Raymond. Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

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MSAD72 SCHOOL DISTRICT ­­­— (EOE) in Fryeburg, Maine has immediate openings for custodians. Our anticipated openings for the 2022-2023 school year are: Van Drivers (no CDL required), Bus Drivers (CDL required), Substitutes. Visit www.msad72.org, call 207-935-2600 or pick up an application today at Door #10, 25 Molly Ockett Drive, Fryeburg, ME tf23

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DRIED FIREWOOD — Dried twelve months. Selling seasoned hardwood year-round. One cord $325, cut, split, delivered. Call 207-595-5029; 207-583-4113. maineseasonedfirewood.com 52t31x

COMMERCIAL SPACE ­ — Available! Beautiful loft space available Main St. in Bridgton Approx 400 sq. ft. Private ½ bath.

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

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LADY WITH A TRUCK — weekly trash pickup in Bridgton only. Special summer rates. Large clean-out rates. Free estimates.

Call: 207-595-9532.

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HELLO MY NAME IS MARK ­— and I am looking to mow your lawn for you if you are not into that yourself. Please give me a call or text so we can meet and see what I can do for you, thanks. 207-5954296.

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KAYAK — Perception, sea-going, 17 ft. long. $300. Call Tom 6473028.

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Small jobs for one man – $20/hr.

Window | Doors Decks – New | Repaired Stairs – New | Redone | Rails Siding or Small Roofing Interior | Exterior Finish Work E-mail Allen: adcorey945@yahoo.com 1T23CDX

Must be physically able to lift, load and unload canoes on and off canoe trailers independently.

HELP WANTED

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

This is a salaried position that includes benefits.

Class A/B CDL required, and equipment experience is a plus.

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

Please send or drop off your application and resume at the Town of Harrison, C/O Town Manager, PO Box 300, Harrison, ME 04040 (207) 583-2241, by June 15, 2022. Preferred candidate will be able to start on June 20, 2022. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.

THE TOWN OF HARRISON IS EOE.

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

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Town Clerk /Treasurer and regisTrar of VoTers The Town of Lovell is seeking qualified applications for the position of Town Clerk /Treasurer and Registrar of Voters. The person in this position is primarily responsible for keeping the municipalitie’s financial accounts in accordance with generally accepted principles of municipal accounting and to receive and record all revenues due the municipality and to make disbursements to retire all municipal debts only upon authorization of the board of selectmen.

Planning to reopen our Crazy Stallion Pizza Pie Factory Soon!

Knowledge and skills preferred are financial and bookkeeping abilities; general office skills such as typing, using computers and office equipment. Use of Trio Software and familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is needed to perform the clerical duties.

Full & Part-time Positions Available In All Departments

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Call 207-595-8321.

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

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INCOGNITO IN MAINE – (aka Karen). Selling quirky stuff at Bear Mountain Vintage (next to True Value) 192 Portland Road, Bridgton. 207-803-8318 4t23x

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$24 per hour, 40 hours guaranteed for seven weeks. Must be vaccinated and able to show proof.

Please call Kim at 207 291-5868 HELP WANTED

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e are a condo HOA looking for a full/parttime person to help maintain our buildings and grounds year-round. Must be experienced in all aspects of property maintenance including: carpentry, painting, plumbing, landscaping, handling power equipment, etc. Must have own transportation, tools and pass background check with clean record and have references.

For more information, please respond to this ad indicating your interest and contact info; please do not respond if you are not able to meet the above requirements.

Contact: sunrisemgmt15@gmail.com

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Ask for David Allenson • 207-693-3988

This is a full time position.

Benefits include: Health Insurance, Retirement, vacation pay and sick pay.

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BUSINESS SERVICES

TWO FAMILY YARD SALE — Bridgton. 566 Portland, Rt. 302. June 11, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., rain day Sunday. Canning jars, kitchen items, toys, collectibles, vintage, books, tools, household goods, free 8-tracks and so much more! 2t22x

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The Town of Harrison is seeking candidates for the position of Public Services Director. This position includes supervision of the Recreation Dept., Transfer Station, Parks Dept. and the Public Works Dept. This will include all budgetary items and putting out bids for paving projects.

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

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

Most parts 2 days. Good used cars.

Ovide’s Used Cars, Inc., Rte. 302 Bridg­ton, 207-647-5477. tf30

YARD SALES

SELLING, BUYING — Bear Mountain Vintage. Merchandise, furniture, seven days, 9-5. (Next to True Value) 192 Portland Road, Bridgton. 207-803-8318 4t23x

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VEHI­CLES FOR SALE

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

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Requirements include a valid driver’s license with a minimum age of 18.

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Looking to fill a full-time auto-technician position.

Experience needed (mechanical and computer diagnostics). Related schooling and certifications are a plus. We are a fast-paced, friendly shop.

Resumes may be dropped off at Frechette Tire Company 164 Passaconaway Rd., Conway E-mail to: FrechetteTire@hotmail.com Or call 603-447-5538 or 603-447-2647 to schedule an appointment for an interview

Saco River Canoe & Kayak in Fryeburg, Maine, is currently seeking individuals looking for full and part-time work.

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Outdoor life

Crocker Hill: a new DMH trek Crocker Hill is a new hike for the Denmark Mountain Hikers, suggested by Dianne Sinclair from an article written by Cary Kish in the Maine Woodland Owners flyer she saw. Muddy roads to the trail head forced a several weeks postponement, but the morning of May 6 dawned as a picture-perfect spring day with dry roads and a wonderful day to hike this new mountain.

In addition to Crocker Hill being a new mountain that we’d never climbed before, there are the remains of an old mill and quarry right next to the hiking trail to explore.

Denmark Mountain Hiker Paul Waterhouse sent a link to a YouTube video about the quarry and mill site: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie9QfKLECwg. The video contains a still shot of the Crocker Hill Stamp Mill from 1906 and explores the old mill site, the collapsed mine tun-

nel and loading area upslope from the mill. The hiking trail to the mill and mine is the old access road, and is broad and in good repair. In winter it is a snowmobile trail.

Doug Bowen said that the primary mineral extracted from Crocker Hill was molybdenum, used to strengthen steel. Graphite was also produced, and later there was a process mill in West Paris to process feldspar. The cement and re-bar stubs are all that are left of the old stamp mill and the mine tunnel has collapsed so there is only a deep trench in the mountainside. The stonework for the loading area remains along the trail.

By way of background, there was a mining boom that swept Maine from 1879 to 1882. In a great flurry of excitement, small mines and prospects were opened in many areas. Iron, silver, copper, lead, and zinc were mined, milled, concentrated, and smelted. A sudden drop in prices in 1883 caused most of the mines to close as fast as they had opened.

Sporadic activity continued until 1918 when production of base metals in Maine ceased for almost 50 years.

No metals have been mined in Maine since 1977.

The trail to the summit leaves the mining road/hiking/snowmobile trail after about ¾ mile of climbing. It is marked by a red arrow on the rocks and a small trail cairn that the group rebuilt.

The trail goes pretty much straight up to the summit, and if you continue on about 300 yards farther there is a fine overlook to the east.

Denmark Mountain Hikers atop Crocker Hill. (Photo by Allen Crabtree) The entire trip to the summit

Paddle Battle V is coming up

After a year hiatus, the Paddle Battle is back! While the name might seem intimidating, this annual race on Highland Lake in Bridgton is for all abilities and this year it has been expanded to include kayakers.

Taking place on Saturday, June 25, there are 2K and 5K options for interested paddlers and a kid’s race in a protected cove. If you haven’t ever participated in a water competition before, this is a great introduction and you won’t be alone in the crowd. The five-kilometer race is finished in under an hour for most participants

and the two-kilometer generally takes less than a half hour.

Tentative Schedule 8 a.m. Tarry-A-While parking opens 9:15 a.m. Racers’ meeting 9:30 a.m. 5K Race, kayaks first, then SUPs (all boards accepted) – beach start 9:45 a.m. 2K Short board only race – beach start 11 a.m. Kids’ “Grom” race in the cove 11:30 a.m. Awards ceremony, raffle, and auction The race starts and ends at Tarry-A-While Resort’s beautiful waterfront, where

spectators can watch contestants from both near and far while enjoying dappled sunlight under tall pine trees. Awards are given for multiple categories, there are prizes for the kids, and a paddle board raffle and paddle board silent auction.

All proceeds direct-

ly benefit Lakes Environmental Association and go toward the protection of lakes, ponds, rivers, and brooks in Western Maine.

Event sponsors include Henry’s Concrete, Tarry A While Resort, Lake Region Paddle, Sun Sports, Shawnee Peak, Dyer Septic and Excavation, Great Northern Docks, Pleasant View Too, Bridgton Books, Hayes True Value and the Szymanski, Jellinick Wealth

Senior Rambles Hiking Trips & Tips

by Allen Crabtree

and back is less than a mile.

Hiking were 16 Denmark Mountain Hikers. We left the trailhead at 9:40 a.m. and reached the summit at 11 a.m. after stopping to explore the old stamp mill. The group continued on the trail and found an old quarry and some interesting water wells along the way.

The mine was a rather unimposing hole in the rock wall with a small pit in front of it and a small mound of tailings. The tree growth limited access and obscured vision, so we took a few pictures, returned to the trail and took a sharp left and headed down the trail. The trail was a wide woods road, probably dating from the days of its use in carrying the products of the mine down the mountain.

Today, it functions as a snowmobile trail that is connected to the wider Maine snowmobile trails system. It was wet in some locations, but the descent was mostly gradual and easily negotiated.

This was a new hike for the Denmark Mountain Hikers, and the addition of the old stamp mill and mines made for

Denmark Mountain Hiker Kathy Huchthausen climbing Crocker Hill. (Photo by Paul Waterhouse) additional interesting spots to view.

Crocker Hill in Oxford County, Paris, ME Difficulty – Easy Loop Trail distance – 3 miles for the loop Hiking times (loop) – 2 to 3 hours Elevation – 1,374 feet Vertical gain – 200 feet Coordinates – 44.2730°N 70.4680°W Topographic Map – USGS West Paris 7.5-minute quad Directions to the trailhead – From the Café Nomad on Route 117 in downtown Norway, follow Route 117/26 for 2.0 miles to where Routes 26 and 117 divides. Turn left on Route 26 and follow it for 0.4 miles. Turn right on Paris Hill Road and follow this for 2.3 miles. Turn left on Lincoln Road, which becomes Mount Mica Road.

The 2022 LEA Paddle Battle Course

THE KIDS PADDLE Battle Race is always a blast!

Registration: $60 Management Group.

T-Shirts: $15 To register for the Medals awarded up to race, please go to: www. mainelakes.org/paddlebattle third place in each category Personal flotation devices (PFDs) are required.

Race participants should provide their own PFDs and will forfeit their race regcoach Knight.

Inflation is no stranger to the weekly Scramble events either as more than one participant over time has been accused (sometimes to their face, sometimes not…) of artificially raising their handicap for competitive advantage. This past Tuesday night, the winning Low Gross team was Merlin Bahr, Scott Paradis, and Steve Collomy at 7-under, a very good score for a threesome. In second place were Jim Apovian, Brian Grosso, and Tom Guilford. Third Gross went to the “all per-

Golf teams’ highlights at BHGC

By Suzie Kinney BHLGA A beautiful day was shared by many late spring early summer golf enthusiasts. On the handsome fairways and greens Wednesday at Bridgton Highlands Golf Club, our Ladies Day group played for the honors of low gross and low net. We had a group that played the back nine and another group that played all 18 holes. Our numbers are small, but will grow as more women return to the promise of Maine’s summers. Reconnecting with friends and playing a round of golf is a great way to spend a few hours and I hope to continue for some time.

As to our winners: In the group playing 9 holes, our low gross winner was Christine “Crusher” Bradbury. The second low gross was taken by Beverly Chalmers. The low net winner was a tie between JoAnn Cohn and Mary Barry.

In the group playing 18 holes, the low gross winner was Shari “Lights Out”

Linsky and second low gross went to Lynne Gillen. The low net winner was Nita “Nitro” Barker in first and Suzie Kinney in second. The pot was for closest to the pin on holes 8 and 13. Those lucky ladies who split the pot were Linda Munger and JoAnn Cohn of the 9-hole group and Lynne Gillen and Laurie Tyler of the 18-hole group.

Congratulations ladies!

Tip of the Week: Having the blues on the greens?

Contact the BHGC Golf Pro John Boswell for lessons.

Have a wonderful week and remember to Hit ’em long and straight!

By Whit Lesure BHCC Golf Columnist At week’s end, the talk around the Bridgton Highlands clubhouse centered on “inflation.” You might be thinking gas prices or perhaps the cost of groceries, but that’s not really this group’s thing. I bet you can find plenty of commentary on those subjects in the BN

editorials if you keep reading (between the lines…).

The dramatic rise in Celtic turnovers accounted for some of the conversation.

The recent increase in Red Sox victories was acknowledged. But mostly, it was about “Bowling.” Like, “this would be a good bowling score” or “you couldn’t make that score if you tried bowling!” If that wasn’t bad enough, “Coach” Boswell (aka John Boswell – Head Pro) did his best Bobby Knight impersonation and called the scores for one day “disgusting.” I guess he was doing his “softer, kinder”

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