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Serving Bridgton and the surrounding towns of Western Maine since 1870 Vol. 152, No. 24

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Election Results

BRIDGTON • Select Board winner, Ken Murphy with 362 votes; Seth Dresser 163; Alfred Bottone IV 100.

• Planning Board (2 seats): Deborah Brusini 499, Rolf Madsen 347.

• Planning Board Alternate: Catherine DiPietro 558.

• SAD 61 Director: Debra Albert 572.

• Water District Trustee winner Wesley Gorman Ken Murphy beat two 382; Catherine DiPietro opponents for a Bridgton 252.

Select Board seat.

Question 1, Tax Assistance Ordinance, 595 yes, 109 no.

Question 2, Solar Facility Moratorium, 483 yes, 223 no.

Question 3, Land Use/ Zoning Amendments, 476 yes, 222 no.

Question 4, Secret Ballot Elections, 343 yes, 361 no (non-binding advisory question).

Republican Primary Governor: Paul LePage, 310 Penny Bean won in a Congress: Edwin landslide in the Harrison Thelander, 290 Select Board race.

State Senator: Richard Bennett, 320 Legislature: Donna Dodge 230, Sierra Scribner 95 Democratic Primary Governor: Janet Mills, 247 Congress: Chellie Pingree, 251 State Senator: Colin O’Neill, 228 Judge of Probate: Paul Aranson, 229 Sheriff: Kevin Joyce, 230 District Attorney: Jacqueline Sartoris 168, Donna Dodge landed Jonathan Sahrbeck 71 the Republican nomiCASCO nation for D-83.

• Select Board, two seats, 3 years: Grant Plummer 215, Eugene Connolly 174.

• Select Board, one seat, 1 year: MaryVienessa Fernandes 245.

• SAD 61, 3 years: M. Stanley Buchanan 240.

• Transfer Station member, 3 years: Write-in votes only, winner to be determined.

• Open Space Commission, 3 years: Write-in votes only, winner to be determined.

Republican Primary Barry Jordan, received Governor: Paul the most votes in the Sebago Select Boar race.

LePage, 146 Congress: Edwin Thelander, 129 State Senator: Gary Plummer, 137 Legislature: Gregory Foster 105, Karen Lockwood 47 Democratic Primary Governor: Janet Mills, 105 Congress: Chellie Pingree, 102 State Senator: Timothy Nangle, 89 Legislature: Jessica Fay, 103 Judge of Probate: Paul Krystal Carriere won Aranson, 90 Sheriff: Kevin Joyce, a seat on the Sebago School Board.

92 District Attorney: Jacqueline Sartoris 67, Jonathan Sahrbeck 34 HARRISON Newly-named Town Manager Cass Newell will need to rework some budget lines after Tuesday’s secret ballot vote as taxpayers rejected funding for Administration and Code Enforcement. Voters also rejected a proposal to fund a full-time fire chief along with two per diem firefighters/EMTs to address lack of manpower and response concerns.

Also, in question, is rejection of a previously approved $3.4 million Public Works building construction/renovation project. The vote was to authorize the town to secure a bond for the project.

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Some people only dream of landing a job that they love and showing up five days a week to do something they find both satisfying and interesting.

Some people are fortunate enough to have a job that doesn’t seem like work, and co-workers who seem like family.

That is how Carmen Lone and Lorraine Goldrup describe their work experience at the Bridgton Community Center.

“I say to myself, ‘I cannot believe I get paid to do this,’” Lone said.

Lone has been the executive director at the BCC for the past two decades, for 20 years. She is retiring on June 30. So is the woman who worked alongside her for 18 years — Lorraine Goldrup.

Both are retiring at the end of the month. A retirement party is being held next week.

During a sit-down interview, Lone turned to Goldrup and asked, “Who are you going to miss the most?”

“I am going to miss everybody,” Goldrup answered. “I am not going to miss you because I am going to see you. We are going to have breakfast and coffee together.”

Lone quipped that she had cleared a space on her deck

FRIENDS & CO-WORKERS — Lorraine Goldrup and Carmen Lone will be retiring from their positions at the Bridgton Community Center at the end of the month. A retirement party is being held in their honor this Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the center. (Photo courtesy of the Bridgton Community Center.) in anticipation of Goldrup’s visits.

“She is not just my boss,” Goldrup said. “She’s my friend. She’s like family. We have shared sorrows and joys

together. We will be in touch.

You do keep in touch with your family.”

In the past 20 years, Lone and Goldrup have had a front row seat to the many transi-

tions at the center, shifts in services as dictated by the community’s needs, and the grant funded renovations to the center.

“To think over the years, you and I always had a cando attitude and tried to be welcoming for everybody,” Lone said.

Goldrup agreed.

“Yes, we always wanted it to be a warm, welcoming place — even for someone who was only waiting for the bus,” she said.

On Wednesday, from 4 to 6 p.m., a retirement celebration will be held at the center.

People in the community are invited to come share stories and wish the two employees well during their retirement.

“We shared a lot of things: Different ideas that we would bounce off one another. You had my back; and I had yours,” Goldrup said.

“You mostly had mine. I am more needy than you are,” Lone said. “She is the personable one. I am the problem solver.”

Farewells are in Order “I’ve been thinking about if I had to give a farewell speech and it was a perfect one, what would be in my farewell speech,” Lone said.

“We have been really lucky to have amazing volunteers, amazing community people who come in with talents and RETIREMENTS, Page 5A

Raymond purses SZO violation

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer RAYMOND — The Town of Raymond recently hosted a boat ride to bring attention to a significant Shoreland Zone Ordinance (SZO) violation off Raymond Cape on Sebago Lake.

The town has hired an attorney from the legal firm Atwood Pierce as the mediation process enters the beginning stages.

“This is a massive violation and the town is pursuing fines and full, or the

best possible, restoration for the shoreline,” according to Lakes Environmental Association Executive Director Colin Holme. “The town is taking this extremely seriously and fully realizes the severity of the violation and the implications for other owners. No permits for this work were granted.

It is appalling.”

“The owner, who owns both houses, has a previous large rip-rap violation, new retaining wall and oversized dock violation on Long Lake which took a decade

to resolve,” he added.

Holme participated in the boat ride, which took place in early June. Two Raymond Public Safety boats were used for the informative ride.

Also on board for the boat ride were: Town of Raymond code enforcement department; three politicians including State Senator Bill Diamond (D-Windham) and State Representative Jessica Fay (D-Raymond, Casco and Poland); the town attorney; a representative from Portland Water District; and

the head of SZO enforcement from the Department of Environmental Protection.

“I believe the intent of the boat ride was to raise awareness as to the size and scope of violation within the community,” Holme said.

The Town of Raymond “invited LEA to view the violation and provide some feedback on the size and scope compared to other violations we have seen,” he said.

“No permits were obtained for the work. That VIOLATION, Page 2A

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The Town of Naples brought in some revenue by offering the forgiveness of all accrued interest on business tax bills from years’ past The town spent money in the process of notifying those people who owed business tax bills and setting up the 90-day interestforgiveness program.

The amnesty program yielded $7,794, according to Naples Town Manager John Hawley. The business tax amnesty period, which lasted 90 days, ended May 31.

Unlike the property tax bill, the business tax bill does not list past due amounts for the customer.

The business tax bill shows the amount due for the current year.

On Monday, Town Manager presented the results to the Naples Board of Selectmen.

“It had a little bit of success. I think we probably

ended up spending more on the collection effort than we gained but we did clear some records,” Hawley said.

Of the 63 accounts notified, 15 accounts were paid in full and two accounts have made partial payments, according to the paperwork.

Administrative Assistant Paula Miller “provided [the selectmen] with a remaining list of those past due accounts. In her recommendation column, after some investigation, she made a recommendation on how [the selectmen] should act on some of these,” Hawley said.

About a half-dozen of the accounts had a recommendation of abate and delete. Four of the accounts in the abate-and-delete category were less than $50.

Hawley asked board members if they wanted to continue with the process of collecting the remaining amounts.

Selectman Kevin Rogers spoke.

“If we didn’t break even on this, how are we going to break even if we go longer.

When do we say, ‘Enough is enough?’ If we just made enough to cover chasing down $77,000, is it worth it,” Rogers said.

Chairman Jim Grattelo asked how the town spent $7,700.

“Time and energy,” Hawley said.

“I say we just keep going at it,” Grattelo said, adding the majority of the money has already been spent laying the groundwork.

Selectman Colin Brackett asked if the town could keep a list available of the owners of trailers/ mobile homes that were

parked in Naples but drove away before paying the personal property tax.

Audience member Priscilla Kyle asked if the town office gives people the option to pay personal property tax or register a camper.

“In fact, we don’t suggest it. We look it up when they come in and see if there is a savings between the two. And, we offer them the cheapest way,” Hawley said.

Brackett clarified that the grace period had ended.

“The benefit of the amnesty is that we would have wiped away any of the interest that has accrued,” Hawley said.

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BEFORE PHOTO of the north side of the property on Raymond Cape.

AFTER PHOTO of the north side of the property on Raymond Cape was taken in

(Photo courtesy of Lakes Environmental Association) spring 2022.

(Photo courtesy of Lakes Environmental Association)

BEFORE PHOTO shows the middle of the shoreline between the two houses.

(Photo courtesy of Lakes Environmental Association)

AFTER PHOTO shows the middle of the shoreline between the two houses.

(Photo courtesy of Lakes Environmental Association)

Raymond pursues shoreland zoning violation (Continued from Page 1A) was revealed during the boat trip,” he said. “The violation was originally spotted by DEP field staff in December 2021. They noted it and brought it to the town.”

The rip-rap violation is visibly noticeable, according to Holme. If the use of rip-rap is permitted, that is

limited to about 100 feet — and only if there is proof that planting vegetation and other methods have failed in stabilizing the shoreline, he said.

The property off Fernwood Road on Sebago Lake has approximately 500 feet of rip rap on the beach, he said.

“The take away is the amount of shoreland disturbance, the amount of vegetation and the amount of shrubs removed and the fact that this was done without permitting,” Holme said. “They had no permits. They have no proven permits.”

Is it possible the land-

owner was unaware of the laws governing the shoreland zone?

“It would be hard for him to prove ignorance of the law, he has been through the violation process before.

In Harrison, it was 10 years before it was resolved. In Harrison, it was an inappropriate amount of rip-rap and

a retaining wall,” he said.

“The landowner knew about Shoreland Zoning laws. It would be unfathomable to think he wasn’t aware,” Holme said.

State Representative Fay commented on the boat trip, “I joined a number of officials in order to better understand the nature and

severity of this shoreland zone violation.”

“I am supportive of a requirement that the violations be remediated in order to protect the water and the fish, in addition to a fine.

This is a matter of fairness and environmental protection. The resource belongs to all of us,” Fay said.

Recap of how area residents voted on Tuesday Congress: Chellie Pingree, 158 State Senator: Colin O’Neill, 145 Judge of Probate: Paul Aranson, 145 Sheriff: Kevin Joyce, 144 District Attorney: Jacqueline Sartoris 110, Jonathan Sahbreck 41 Republican Primary Governor: Paul LePage, 232 Congress: Edwin Thelander, 189 State Senator: Richard Bennett, 218 Legislature: Donna Dodge 133, Sierra Scribner 103 FRYEBURG Republican Primary Governor: Paul LePage, 114.

Congress: Elizabeth Caruso 53, Bruce Poliquin 70.

State Senator: Richard Bennett, 118.

Legislature: Caleb Ness, 116.

Register of Deeds: Cherri Lee Crockett, 116.

Sheriff: Christopher Wainright 81, Richard Murray 43.

District Attorney: Neil McLean Jr., 114.

Democratic Primary Governor: Janet Mills, 102.

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Congress: Jared Golden, 100.

State Senator: Colin O’Neill, 101.

Legislature: Nathan Burnett, 101.

County Treasurer: Elizabeth Calhoun, 103.

District Attorney: Edward Rabasco Jr., 11 (102 blank).

NAPLES Question 1, rezone Casco Road/Hidden Acres Drive, 394 yes, 282 no.

Question 2, private event venues Rural District, 288 yes, 395 no.

Question 3, rezone Roosevelt Trail Rural to Commercial, 289 yes, 382 no.

Question 4, event venues Rural Zone, 339 yes, 339 no.

Question 5, Village District amendments, 366 yes, 288 no.

Question 6, Village District front setback, 363 yes, 288 no.

Question 7, solar amendment, 394 yes, 264 no.

Question 8, Site Plan amendment, 374 yes, 263 no.

Question 9, Subdivision amendment, 344 yes, 293 no.

Question 10, Mooring/ Waterfront Ordinance, 375 yes, 269 no.

Question 11, amend Land Use, 375 yes, 269 no.

Question 12, cable ordinance, 478 yes, 164 no.

Question 13, solar farm moratorium, 422 yes, 236 no.

Question 14, Edes Falls Dam partial removal, 424 yes, 235 no.

Question 15, $896,000 bond transfer station improvements, 407 yes, 222 no.

Republican Primary

Governor: Paul LePage, 339.

Congress: Edwin Thelander, 290.

State Senator: James Libby, 305.

Legislature: Mark Walker, 318.

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Question 16, $381,589 Solid Waste, 310 yes, 229 no.

Question 17, $183,262 Parks, 301 yes, 221 no.

Question 18, $156,209 Recreation, 297 yes, 224 no.

Question 19, $83,300 insurance, 303 yes, 212 no.

Question 20, $411,357 Public Safety, 286 yes, 227 no.

Question 21, $101,950 Community Services, 322 yes, 199 no.

Question 22, $196,166 Code Enforcement, 210 yes, 306 no.

Question 23, $500,00 Capital Roads, 364 yes, 154 no.

Question 24, $150,000 Capital Reserve, 224 yes, 285 no.

Question 25, $306,054 full-time fire chief, per diem FF/EMTs (2), 182 yes, 336 no.

Question 26, secret ballot vote, 245 yes, 263 no.

Question 27, $3.4 million Public Works garage, 236 yes, 270 no.

SAD 17 budget validation, Question 1, 352 yes, 188 no; Question 2, 383 yes, 154 no.

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(Continued from Page 1A) Newell, who became the town’s first female town manager after serving as assistant town manager, will likely address these matters tonight when the Select Board meets at 6 p.m.

• Select Board winner, Penny Bean with 322 votes; Tony Lorrain 99, Raymond Laplante 77, George Watson 19.

• Planning Board, two seats: Colleen Densmore 380, Scott Ramsdell 312.

• Appeals Board: Jonathan Whitney 437 • SAD 17 School Board, one seat, 2 years: Rose Lacasse 258; Scott Ramsdell 161.

• SAD 17 School Board, one seat, 3 years: Mark Heidmann 433.

Question 1, taxes due, 418 yes, 117 no.

Question 2, taxes prepayment, 459 yes, 79 no.

Question 3, tax-acquired property disposal, 388 yes, 148 no.

Question 4, town-owned property disposal, 402 yes, 131 no.

Question 5, balances forward, 399 yes, 127 no.

Question 6, snowmobile registration, 431 yes, 103 no.

Question 7, unfunded emergencies, 402 yes, 133 no.

Question 8, overdraft transfers, 351 yes, 183 no.

Question 9, selectmen signatures, 394 yes, 129 no.

Question 10, gift/donation acceptance, 442 yes, 94 no.

Question 11, waive foreclosure, 386 yes, 139 no.

Question 12, $681,100 to reduce taxes, 406 yes, 123 no.

Question 13, $740,406 for administration, 251 yes, 285 no.

Question 14, $727,232 Public Works, 314 yes, 224 no.

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Election results

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Congress: Chellie Pingree, 175.

State Senator: Michael McKinney, 157.

Legislature: Barry Powers, 157.

Judge of Probate: Paul Aranson 162.

Sheriff: Kevin Joyce, 177.

District Attorney: Jacqueline Sartoris 122, Jonathan Sahbreck 55.

SEBAGO • School Budget Validation, 403 yes, 90 no.

• Sebago School Board, 1 seat, 3 years: Margaret Williams 380.

• Sebago School Board, 1 seat, 2 years: Krystal Carriere 337, Billy Jo Karwowski 127.

• Sebago School Board, one seat, 1 year: Richard Bianculli 241, Michelle Vacchiano 222.

• Selectmen, 2 seats, 3 years: Barry Jordan 267, Mark Roy 191, Michael Vacchiano 144, Scott Douglas 137, Joseph Williams 71, John B. Calarese Jr. 40.

• Budget Committee, 2

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LOVELL — The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library is excited to welcome author and University of Southern Maine professor, Donna Cassidy, in person at the library at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22.

Professor Cassidy will speak about renowned Maine artist, Marsden Hartley, immediately following the library’s Annual Meeting, which will take place in the King Community Room beginning at 6:30 p.m.

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ber, 1 year, Jodi Carroll 515.

• RSU 14 Board member, 3 years, Charlotte Jewell 435 • RSU Question 1, 481 yes, 181 no.

• RSU Question 2, 514 yes, 135 no.

• All warrant articles passed.

WATERFORD Republican Primary

Governor: Paul LePage, 111.

Congress: Elizabeth Caruso 40, Bruce Poliquin 73.

State Senator: Richard Bennett, 106.

Legislature: H. Millett, 112.

Register of Deeds: Cherri Lee Crockett, 106.

Sheriff: Christopher Wainright, 100.

District Attorney: Neil McLean Jr., 105.

Democratic Primary Governor: Janet Mills, 55.

Congress: Jared Golden, 56.

State Senator: Colin O’Neill, 55.

Legislature: Daniel Sipe, 56.

County Treasurer: Elizabeth Calhoun, 52

Naples bites the bullet, buys museum heat pump

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Residents at annual town meeting in April supported the purchase of heat pumps for the Naples Museum.

April’s prices are practically relics now.

In fact, inflation has caused the cost of the heat pumps to rise higher than the $25,000 the voters approved.

On Monday, the Naples Board of Selectmen voted, 4-1, to pay $28,164 for the purchase and installation of three heat pumps from Dave’s World. Those ductless heat pumps will be placed in the Naples Museum and Visitors’ Center.

Chairman Jim Grattelo voted in opposition of the heat pump purchase.

“The reason I am against this is: This started out as a humidity problem and took on a life of its own,” he said.

Of the four companies that were sent invitations to bid, Dave’s World was the only one that replied before the deadline.

Upon inquiring why other Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) companies did not participate in the bid process, Naples Town Manager John Hawley was told they were straight out.

Selectman Ted Shane pushed for the purchase, going for the less expensive offer from Dave’s World.

“It was approved by people at town meeting. If we don’t accept the bid, we will be kicking the can. And, the next time we might not get another bid,” Shane said.

He made the motion, which requires using $3,164 from the Undesignated Fund Balance to make up the difference between what was allocated and the actual bid price.

There was some discussion about the price of oil used by the primary heating source, which is radiant floor heating. It might be possible that the heat pumps would offset the use of high priced oil.

Also discussed was whether or not it would be cheaper to rent dehumidifier units to solve that issue.

Having the heat pumps will allow staff to heat one area of the museum, such as the office, instead of turning up the thermostat and trying to heat up the entire building to spend short periods of time there during the winter.

Talking trucks in Naples

By Dawn De Busk $20,000, Hawley said. the water, the truck could be Staff Writer He asked the board if it hooked up to the trailer in a NAPLES— Rather than would move money from timely manner. replace a truck that blew a the Maintenance Vehicle Therefore, an existing motor, locally elected offi- Reserve to follow-through town-vehicle could be used cials told the town manager with the purchase. until a better deal is found to rely on another truck.

“We’ve been looking for to replace the maintenance Utilize what the town a reasonable replacement, department truck with the already owns, the board but used trucks are highly blown motor. said. sought after and are quite The game plan was to Look for a better deal, pricey,” Hawley said. not buy the 2017 Ram 1500, the selectmen said.

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seats, 3 years: 110 write in votes, winner to be determined.

• Sebago Cemetery Trustee, 5 years: Sherrill Brown 399.

• Potter Trustee, 7 years: 54 write-in votes, winner to be determined.

Republican Primary Governor: Paul LePage, 198 Congress: Edwin Thelander, 158 State Senator: James Libby, 168 Legislature: Mark Walker, 169 Democratic Primary Governor: Janet Mills, 150 Congress: Chellie Pingree, 154 State Senator: Michael McKinney, 140 Legislature: Barry Powers, 146 Judge of Probate: Paul Aranson, 141 Sheriff: Kevin Joyce, 145 District Attorney: Jacqueline Sartoris 98, Jonathan Sahrbeck 51 LOVELL Republican Primary Governor: Paul LePage,

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Congress: Elizabeth Caruso 30, Bruce Poliquin 23.

State Senator: Lisa Keim, 49.

Legislature: Caleb Ness, 45.

Register of Deeds: Cherri Lee Crockett, 49.

Sheriff: Christopher Wainright 38, Richard Murray 6.

District Attorney: Neil McLean Jr., 47.

Democratic Primary Governor: Janet Mills, 48.

Congress: Jared Golden, 43.

State Senator: Timothy Carter, 40.

Legislature: Nathan Burnett 39.

County Treasurer: Elizabeth Calhoun, 42.

District Attorney: Edward Rabasco Jr., 20.

RAYMOND • Selectman, two seats: Rolf Olsen 471, Teresa Sadak 426.

• Budget/Finance Committee, vote three: Karen Lockwood 495, Deanna Lee 400, write-in Shawn McKillop 15 (28 write-ins had less than 15 votes).

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Police news

Bridgton woman arrested after chase Kristen Barr, 62, of Bridgton faces charges of failure to stop for a law enforcement officer, driving to endanger, criminal speed, attempting to elude a law enforcement officer and operating while under the influence (refusal) following a high-speed chase at 2:35 p.m. Sunday.

Barr was alone in the vehicle at the time of the incident. She was arrested and transported to the Cumberland County Jail, where bail was set at $5,000 unsecured.

Regional Communications Center received a call from a motorist, who reported that a Black Ford F150 with a Maine registration was operating erratically, and allegedly nearly struck several other motorists. The vehicle was traveling on Route 302 in Windham headed into Raymond.

A Cumberland County Sheriff’s deputy located the truck traveling westbound on Route 302 near the Raymond Beach. The truck continued swerving between opposing traffic

and breakdown lane, police reported.

The deputy attempted to stop the truck, but it immediately accelerated and began passing vehicles on the left and right at speeds greater than 90 mph, according to CCSO. While attempting to stop the truck, the deputy ran the vehicle registration and discovered the owner had a Bridgton address. Due to the high volume of traffic, coupled with dangerous speed, the deputy discontinued the pursuit and radioed ahead to notify other

officers.

A few minutes later and several miles away, a second Cumberland County deputy passing through the Naples Causeway located the truck.

The deputy observed the truck tailgating and continuing to pass other cars. Once all vehicles passed through the congested Causeway area, the deputy attempted to stop the truck again. The truck immediately passed a line of cars and accelerated to speeds of nearly 100 mph, according to CCSO. Bridgton Police was noti-

CARRYING THE TORCH FOR SPECIAL OLYMPIANS last Wednesday were members of the Bridgton Police Department and other law enforcement agencies, who started at the Town Hall on North High Street, down Main Street and up Route 117 to Harrison.

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These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, June 6 10 a.m. Willett Road resident requested trespass notice be served.

3:35 p.m. Citizen at Lakeside Pines Road had questions regarding ATV operation.

4:05 p.m. Car-deer collision on North High Street.

4:29 p.m. Vehicle crashed into a utility pole on South High Street; pole snapped; vehicle disabled; no injuries reported.

5:01 p.m. Truck stuck on a snowmobile off Mt. Henry Road. Warden Service notified. Individual issued a summons.

9:56 p.m. Missing person from Bridgton Road residence filed; subject located

and brought home.

Tuesday, June 7 12:01 p.m. Burglary on Main Street.

4:34 p.m. Search warrant executed at a Fosterville Road property.

8:37 p.m. Citizen dispute on Smith Avenue.

10:42 p.m. Domestic situation on Pond Road. One person arrested.

Wednesday, June 8 10:55 p.m. Welfare check on Arrowhead Road; subject transported to the hospital.

Thursday, June 9 2 a.m. Officers responded to Pequawket Trail in Fryeburg to assist Fryeburg Police with a call.

1:24 p.m. Following a bail check on Cork Drive, police arrested a male subject for bail violations.

1:33 p.m. Caller sought information regarding

Maine’s concealed weapon laws.

5:31 p.m. Subject turned self in to police custody on an outstanding warrant.

5:52 p.m. Single vehicle crash at Hospital Drive; vehicle disabled; no injuries reported.

9:04 p.m. Car-deer collision on South High Street.

Friday, June 10 12:47 a.m. Citizen dispute on North Bridgton Road.

2:31 p.m.

Officer responded to a call for a citizen who fell off a scooter on Main Street; subject transported to Bridgton Hospital.

4:25 p.m. Citizen dispute on Willett Road.

9:26 p.m. Officers responded to an alleged assault on Main Street; summons issued.

10:14 p.m. One vehicle crash on Waterford Road; minor damage to vehicle’s front end; no injuries reported.

Saturday, June 11 10:23 a.m. Single vehicle crash on North High Street; vehicle towed; no injuries reported.

1:16 p.m. Woman allegedly trespassed on private property on Harrison Road.

6:17 p.m. Police went to Mt. Henry Road and attempted to locate a female with an arrest warrant.

Sunday, June 12 11:13 a.m. Verbal argument on Portland Road.

Upon officers’ arrival, subjects were “cooperative” and “calm.” Illegal substances inside a vehicle were confiscated and destroyed; no further action taken.

1:17 p.m. Police officers removed and disposed of needles and broken glass found at a playground.

“Please check areas your children will be playing for items that may be dangerous and report any items or suspicious activity to law enforcement,” — BPD.

fied and prepared to deploy spike mats near the Naples/ Bridgton town line. The deputy continued to pursue the truck for approximately 2.5 miles before it pulled to the right and stopped near the intersection of Kansas Road. Barr was taken into custody without incident.

“The traffic volume in the Sebago Lake area on a Sunday afternoon, particularly during the summer months, coupled with the driver’s reckless operation created a very dangerous situation,” CCSO said.

Kristen Barr

“Deputies took several measures to reduce the risks created by this dangerous driver and are grateful that this incident did not result in tragedy.”

Deputies save choking child

RAYMOND — Lifesaving measures taken by three Cumberland County Sheriff’s deputies saved a Raymond boy, who was choking.

At about 9:47 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, deputies were advised by the Cumberland County Regional Communication Center (CCRCC) of an 11-year-old boy in Raymond with a full obstruction (choking) and was not breathing.

Deputy Christian Stickney was the first on scene at approximately 9:51 p.m. He was directed to a rear bedroom in the residence, where he located the boy on the floor.

Deputy Stickney discovered the boy was a blueish color and flailing his arms and body around. He was initially able to speak to Deputy Stickney. He was saying, “Get it out” as he was sticking his fingers deep into his mouth.

Deputy Daniel Place arrived on scene at approximately 9:53 p.m. and was obtaining information from the adults on scene when the boy suddenly went completely limp and stopped breathing. Deputy Stickney checked for a pulse and could not find one. Deputy Stickney started CPR while Deputy Place retrieved a CPR mask from his cruiser. CPR was effective. The boy began to gasp, and he had a pulse.

At this point, he was partially “awake.”

At approximately 9:57 p.m., Deputy Tyler Leach arrived on scene. Shortly after Deputy Leach’s arrival, the boy again went limp, stopped breathing, and had no pulse.

The deputies began performing CPR. Deputy Stickney performed compressions, while Deputy Leach stabilized his head and opened his airway. Deputy Place administered breaths to the boy. They continued CPR for about four minutes until he had a pulse and was partially conscious.

The first Raymond rescue personnel arrived on scene at approximately 10:01 p.m. The deputies continued to assist rescue personnel until the victim was loaded into the ambulance and transported to the hospital.

The next day, it was learned that the victim was being treated at the hospital and is making a full recovery.

It should be noted that when this call came into the Cumberland County Regional Communication Center, Raymond Rescue was already busy on another call for service and the ability of other Raymond EMS personnel to respond was limited. Raymond Rescue requested assistance from Casco Rescue and Windham Rescue to assists with this medical call in Raymond.

The parents of the child have asked all three deputies to stop by at some point in the near future to speak with and introduce themselves to the 11-year-old child.

Each deputy will be receiving a “Life Saving Award” at a later date.

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Retirements

(Continued from Page 1A) ideas for programs. We have had an awesome board of directors that is very supportive. They didn’t micromanage us. The other great part is the community support, both financially and when we need something special done.

If we are low on funds for the fuel assistance program, we make a plea to the public and people come forward and donate.”

“Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us,” Lone said.

Goldrup said, “And, they did share stories with us.”

“Incredible stories,” Lone added.

Goldrup expounded.

“You never knew who is going to come through the door and what they are going to need. Sometimes, they just need a hug,” she said.

“This place is about people. It is all about people,” Lone said.

“It isn’t about us,” Goldrup said. “It is about the people.

I found my niche. This is what I wanted to be doing. I love coming to work. There is no stress. I always felt good about it.”

The weekly senior luncheon illustrates the importance of the center because it gives people a place to socialize.

“For a lot of them who come here, it is more the fellowship than the food. They enjoy the fellowship and being with their friends,” Goldrup said.

Both women commented on how much they will miss those social offerings that brought people together.

“It is bittersweet. Of course, I know that it is time to retire, but I might be going out and looking for a second job,” Goldrup said.

She was half-joking. At age 86, she had promised her husband that she would retire and spend more time with him.

Lone, however, said she would seriously consider a post-retirement job.

“I can only stand being with myself a certain period of time. We grew up in a generation where part of our self-worth is how productive we work,” she explained.

She won’t be spending time worrying about how the community center is holding

(Continued from Page 8A) Farmington, Providence College, University of Rhode Island, and James Madison University.

What is your favorite class? My favorite class is AP Literature and Composition.

In my mind, this class offered the perfect balance of hard work and fun. We analyzed challenging material every day and had witty conversations discussing our takes.

My teacher, Mr. BlakeGlendenning, has grown to be one of my favorite people

ever. Overall, I feel like I learned a lot from this class.

What is your toughest class? The toughest class that I am currently taking would have to be Calculus. Math can be difficult but the feeling of getting a problem right can be so rewarding... or so I have heard. I have not quite gotten there yet.

How do you balance your classwork and your extracurricular activities? I try to practice habit stacking as much as possible. For example, I tell myself that I will study for one hour before

up without her leadership.

Last year, Lone and Goldrup notified the board last year of their plans to retire this summer “because we wanted a smooth transition and for them to hire the right people.”

The board hired Darcey Pomerleau as the new executive director. Pomerleau started June 6.

“She is already wining the hearts of our people,” Lone said.

“We are really excited about what is going to happen here in the future. It is time for a new generation to move it forward,” Lone said. “We worked hard and smart and did a good job and positioned it for a new group to take it in into the future.”

What the Center is It started out as Healthy Maine Partnerships. That was prior to Lone becoming the executive director of what would become an active and thriving community center.

HMP was funded by tobacco settlement money; and it focused on programs to help people quit smoking, to educate school-aged children to not smoke, and to promote healthy activities. Shortly after Lone was hired, the money dried up because the grants had expired, she said.

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“So, things changed. It was not about smoking cessation, addiction, nutrition programs and smoking education anymore. Instead, we focused on community-based programing, specifically for the Bridgton people,” Lone said. “The board wanted the community center to be more local: activities, food programs, and the ability for people to use the center.”

In Lone’s estimation, it is the people who give their time that makes the community center flourish.

“I think people like to be helpful. The community center was a conduit for people to do good things. People like to be helpful but they don’t know always know how or who needs help,” Lone said.

“Most of the success relies on our volunteers. That is what truly makes us a community center.”

The services — including computers for public use and WIFI — have run the gamut from card game nights to informative workshops.

“We do technical things like income tax. We invite AARP tax aids. They actually submit the taxes and they do them for free. We do flu clinics, COVID vaccination clinics, diabetic shoes clinics,” Lone said. “We do a little bit

of everything. Actually, it is what the community needs at the time so we switch gears pretty quickly.”

“This is a multi-generational community center,” Goldrup said, admitting she was stealing one of Lone’s frequently uttered phrases.

“The addition to the new playground has brought in a lot of young families,” Lone said. “It really gets used a lot. The chain-link fence provides a layer of protection for people with young children.

It keeps toddlers from running off and keeps unwanted people out. A Community Development Block Grant helped to pay for the playground expansion about five years ago.”

“We have three garden beds by the playground. They are snacking beds. One has all blueberries. The other one has all strawberries. And, the other one has cherry tomatoes. Kids can just go up and pick something and eat it.”

That is new this year: snacking beds.

“The oldest program we have here is senior lunch program,” she said. “It used to be 50 to 60 people pre-pandemic. Now, it’s down to 30 to 40 people in-house. We also provided lunch to go, and we deliver to people who can’t get here. That usually totals about 60 meals.”

“We have volunteers who drive. We have a very ing, unplanned absences of dependable, very reliable students and teachers, offered senior-lunch crew that prean obstacle course for stu- pares the meal and serves and dents to try and navigate while pursuing their education.

Who has inspired you educationally? I would say the person who inspired my education the most was my sister Olivia. Olivia is three years older than me and I always looked up to how naturally school came to her. I always felt like I had to work a lot harder than she did for the same results, but it pushed me to want to be as good as her. I believe she pushed me to be a better student because she set goals for me and always helped me achieve them.

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I know I am doing my best.

I will usually go to bed and wake up an hour before I usually do for school to get some work done. I find I am the most productive when no one else is awake.

What is the biggest challenge high school students face? I would say the biggest challenge high school students face today is the pandemic. The pandemic altered the way the classroom functions entirely. Switching from in-person and remote learn-

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During COVID, many of those volunteers stayed committed to serving their neighbors, she said.

“During COVID, we had to learn how to serve the community if we could not gather. We did a lot of outreach. Lorraine had a list of phone numbers and she called people on a regular basis,” Lone said.

“The older people were so isolated,” Goldrup said. “Just to hear a voice. Some of them would keep you on the phone for an hour.”

Lone said, “They were to happy to hear from us.”

Those conversations that happened during the COVID quarantine period might have been the uplifting moment in those people’s lives.

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By Whit Lesure Bridgton Highlands Golf Columnist While Bridgton Highlands has yet to see the steady stream of vacationing players sure to soon fill the course in the coming weeks, it did see some of the state’s best players by virtue of being selected to host a round of the Maine Amateur Championship Qualifier events. And, the course didn’t disappoint.

Aptly set up from “the tips” (back tee-boxes), the low score recorded for the day was 73 with 78 making it through in a three-way playoff. Most folks seem to agree that the course, like ourselves, is finally beginning to recuperate from a rugged winter.

Local action was reduced as Mother Nature limited the Scramble to Tuesday evening. Winning 1st Low Gross was the team of “Barefoot” Sue Attianese, Ted Raymond, “Easy” Ed Miller, and Russ Sweet. Earning 2nd Gross was the squad of Ed Kuklinski, Perry Gibson, Glen Yale, and “Jungle” Jim Semple. 3rd Gross went to Jeff Sands, Mike Karusus, Tim Ebling, and Scott “Speckler” Cushing. In the always controversial category of Net play, first place belonged to the team of Brady Damon, Sam Ross, Josh “the buck stops here” Truman, and Seth “don’t brush me” Purdy. The 2nd Net team was Cody “the size of Texas” Reid, Paul Howard, Patti Howard, and Bob “call me if you got a flat” Pollard. 3rd Net went to the stray dogs team of Jim Apovian, Brian Grosso, Jim “I’ll make friends with anyone” Hopkins, and Jim Logan. Gordon Perry won the NTP #2 and Mike “Tom” Collins took home NTP #8.

In weekend Sweeps Saturday, Whit “I calls ’em like I sees ’em” Lesure earned the Low Gross honor at 79. Wayne Kuvaja took home the Low Net. The team of Wayne Kuvaja and “Jersey” Rob Pressman won Team Gross. Jim Thombs and Whit Lesure partnered to win Team Net. Nick Stuart gamely played around an ugly 4th hole to earn the Quota victory. “Sir” Rodney Allen won the NTP #13.

On Sunday, Jim Thombs proved there might be value in some range time and nipped Bill Kavanagh by a single stroke for Low Gross nailing a 20-foot birdie putt on #18 and finishing a nifty 74. Pressed for comment afterward, Thombs said, “I really didn’t hit it that well, but my short game was on.” In golf, the final few yards matter, and if you’re a Celtics fan, I might add that the final few minutes spell the difference between “champs” and “chumps.” Bill Kavanagh settled for the Net victory and paired with Whit Lesure to earn Team Gross honors. The aforementioned Thombs partnered with Teddy “Bear” Raymond for 1st Team Net. Raymond was a welcome addition to the Sweeps scene and his greeting was about what you might expect from this crew on the first the tee: a bit cantankerous. Also joining the weekend early mornings was new Bridgton Commons Golf Facility owner Rob Viventi. “Oh boy,” do I believe a few flood lights and a pseudo “Top Golf” approach would add to the area in need of additional fun things to do for the young and old alike. Just saying… Last thing I was so excited about was the thought of a Dunkin’ here in town…but I regress.

The Quota win went to Whit Lesure while Ken Mushrow earned the NTP #2. Scores have come down a bit as the volume of play has increased and several players have recently benefitted from a lesson or two from Head Pro John Boswell as club activities pick up. No matter your goal, a quick session with John can be worth its weight in gold, or at the very least a few bucks.

In the coming weeks, the President’s Cup, 2-Ball, and Twilight League will be in full swing. BHMGA President Rolf Madsen and Treasurer (big surprise) Lenny “the Bagman” Carsley invite all to participate.

By Suzie Kinney BHLGA Columnist This past week, our ladies golf group at Bridgton Highlands met for a weather challenged round of nine holes.

Sadly, many of our group had better things to do than be like ducks playing golf on a wet and soggy course.

Actually, it really wasn’t so bad. We avoided the puddles, squishy spots, mostly, and finished in the requisite time.

And by we, I mean the four of us who were so excited to be back that a bit of cool, wet weather did not deter us. The end result was that we all won low gross and all won low net. That must account for some record, right? Our winners were Donna “Didn’t Launch It” Bleakney, Susan “Soggy” Jordan, Suzie “Lost Her Grip” Kinney and Maureen “Not So Mighty Mo” Tillett. We did enjoy ourselves in spite of the foggy, drizzly morning and are looking forward to better weather golf soon.

Our damp golf over, we tracked in to the clubhouse where we had our official opening meeting of the season.

Club Golf Pro John Boswell spoke prior to the meeting with current information on the course updates and reminded us of rules and speed of play. President Donna Bleakney presided and led the group detailing the summer golf plans for the Ladies Association. The minutes from our last meeting in the fall were presented, the treasurer’s report given, some news shared and the now larger group of ladies enjoyed a luncheon prepared by the club.

Whew! A busy morning topped by a delicious lunch, who could complain?

Next Wednesday, we will have the option of playing nine or 18. The game will be to throw out one hole per nine holes and the fewest total putts for each group. It seems the summer at the Highlands really is under way!

Tip of the Week: Trouble on the course can be alleviated by lessons. Contact your pro for lesson times available.

As always, hit’em long and straight!

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Denmark Mountain Hiker Dianne Sinclair on the Iron Mountain trail.

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Senior Rambles

The Denmark Mountain Hikers have climbed Iron Mountain (2,726 feet) once, in June 2012, and I had this to say about the hike at the time: “I usually write about hikes that the Denmark Mountain Hikers and I have taken and enjoyed, and would recommend to others to try as well. This time, however, I want to talk about a hike I recommend that you don’t take! My advice is that Iron Mountain in Jackson is not worth the effort, there are no views from the summit, and the last time we climbed the trail we found it in horrible condition. To add insult to injury, we never found the old iron mine on the mountain either!”

When some of our hikers climbed Iron Mountain recently, on their quest to do hikes on the “52 with a view list,” they had nothing but good things to say about Iron Mountain and the new trail that now goes to the summit (unfortunately I understand that Iron Mountain is no longer on the “52 with a view list,” probably because there is no view from the summit). There is a new 1-mile section of trail well worth checking out. It was a collaborative effort in the summer of 2021 by the White Mountain National Forest, the White Mountain Trail Collective and the Appalachian Mountain Club. The old trail was 0.9 miles to the summit and was steep, badly eroded, and when we climbed it in 2012 blocked by numerous trees across the trail. The new trail is 1.4 miles long with 11 switchbacks, well laid out and very well built.

To add to the trail, a new set of 35 log and stone steps have been added from the trailhead up the first grassy slope. The old trail is nicely brushed in where the new trail crosses it – I counted three spots where the old trail had been brushed in.

The last part of the climb to the summit follows the old trail, but it is not badly eroded at all.

The views from the pasture before the trail enters the woods are spectacular, and there are two viewpoints on the way up that give great views of the Presidentials. There is still no view from the summit, where the timbers of the old fire tower remain, but a few of our hikers continued on the summit ridge to the fantastic view from the ledges on the south side of the mountain.

Steve Kelly, one of our Denmark Mountain Hikers, found videos about the old iron mine at this UTube link: https://video.search.yahoo. com/yhs/search?fr=yhsmnet-001&ei=UTF8&hsimp=yhs-001&hspart =mnet&param1=4056&par am2=84481&p=youtube+i ron+mountain+new+hamp shire&type=type9097303spa-4056-84481#id=2&vid =9fcb05ee37e2057f6a83e7

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89db4f1b41&action=click On the hike, we saw many Painted Trillium in bloom as well as Canadian Lily and Star Flowers, and a small brown toad. Since this was a spring hike in New Hampshire, we were enveloped by swarms of black flies and I even saw a few mosquitoes to complete the bug suite.

Iron Mountain’s History As a modest peak, Iron Mountain has a long, varied and interesting history.

There used to be broad views of the village of Jackson from the summit (A circa —1880 hand-colored post card shows the village and rolling fields from the summit of Iron Mountain, and is for sale on the Internet), but today trees have grown up on the summit and obscure any views.

Iron Mountain used to be called “Baldface,” but when iron ore was discovered the name was changed. According to the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) White Mountain Guide from 1922 the iron mines “were worked about 1872.” The guide also describes a hiking trail that ran north from Jericho Road (Jinks Hill Road), which followed an old carriage road directly to the iron workings. The 1957 AMC map of the Mount Washington Range shows an abandoned trail in what would be the right location. M. F. Sweetser in his 1891 The White Mountains: A Handbook for Travelers described Iron Mountain’s “inexhaustible quantities of iron.” The mine had a 60-foot tunnel and mine shaft, along with piles of ore and buildings.

A 30-foot fire tower once stood on the summit of Iron Mountain. This wooden tower, probably built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), operated from 1939 until 1948. All that is left are the concrete leg bases, wooden beams and rusted iron hardware.

The Iron Mountain House was a landmark on Route 16 across from the Jackson covered bridge from 1861 until it closed in the late 1980s. It burned in 2000, was demolished a few years later, and has now been replaced by the Red Fox Pub. During its glory days, the Iron Mountain House offered luxurious accommodations, a swimming pool, and a ski area on the slopes of Iron Mountain.

According to the New England Lost Ski Areas Project (NELSAP), the Iron Mountain Ski Slope was developed in 1939 on some of the high pastures on the mountain, and in 1950 a rope tow was installed.

The area had a 200-foot vertical drop, a ski school, rental shop, ski instruction and night skiing. The area operated for Iron Mountain House guests for several years, closed briefly in the 1960s, reopened and closed

by Allen Crabtree for good in 1975.

There used to be a 3.3mile trail maintained by the Jackson Ski and Outing Club (JSOC) from the Iron Mountain House that climbed to the summit of Iron Mountain via a ridge to the east and included the summits of Duck’s Head (1,305 feet), Green Hill (2,181 feet) and an unnamed 2,120 feet peak.

Duck’s Head got its name

as Trollville and has great moderate to desperate ice routes and a high concentration of hard classic mixed climbs.

With the new trail to the summit, my views of Iron Mountain have completely changed. I heartily recommend the hike. The consensus of our hikers was that it should be considered on the “easy” side of a moderate hike because of the steady

This fire tower once stood on the summit of Iron Mountain and was manned from 1939 until 1948. because it bears a slight resemblance to the head of duck when viewed from below near the Jackson Covered Bridge. It was briefly known as Iron Bluff when the Committee for Nomenclatures of the AMC recommended on June 11, 1915, that Iron Bluff was the preferred name, but is now universally known by its original name of Duck’s Head. Karl Searl in his Live Free and Hike NH blog states that “this trail was blazed by W.A. Meserve of Jackson, NH in 1905.”

This Duck’s Head Trail was described in the 1955 AMC White Mountain Guide but is no longer maintained.

The peak is not even shown on the 2007 AMC White Mountains Trail Map for Crawford Notch.

The Ice Climber’s Guide to Northern New England (by Rick Wilcox and Peter Lewis) lists the 50-foot cliff at Duck’s Head as a challenging thin and mixed climb. Rock and ice climbers have been tackling routes here since the early 80s. Some routes are bolted, some have fixed pins and gear, and some require that climbers place all their own gear and screws. The cliff is also known among climbers

climb and rocky section toward the top.

Iron Mountain in Carroll County, Bartlett, NH Difficulty – Easy/ Moderate Trail distance one way – 1.4 miles to summit Hiking time one way–1 1/4 hours Elevation – 2,726 feet Vertical gain – 800 feet Coordinates – 44° 08’ 05’’ N 71° 14’ 21’’ W Topographic Map – USGS Jackson 7.5-minute quad Directions to the Iron Mountain trailhead: Take NH 16 into Jackson, N.H., and turn left (west) onto Green Hill Road (this is the road next to the golf course and 0.3 miles past the covered bridge). Follow Green Hill Road for 1.2 miles where the paving ends and the road name changes to Iron Mountain Road.

Go another 0.2 miles to a fork. Take the left fork (FR 119) –the right fork is FR325. The road now becomes rougher, steeper and narrow – it is not passable during mud season or in the winter. There is a marked parking area on the right at 2.6 miles from NH 16.

Regional Sports

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Duprey clears bases late, Lakers to semis

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Like many aggressive hitters, senior Noah Duprey looked to “pull” the baseball with each swing.

Lake Region Coach Andrew Stacy, however, looked for his starting shortstop to hit for power but to all fields. It became somewhat of a point of emphasis this spring.

“Noah and I were talking about hitting earlier in the year. He’s a good stick, but was pull happy, pulling the ball foul. We talked about going the other way,” Coach Stacy said. “Today, he hits a

Lakers 7 Raiders 3 Noah put in during the season. Huge hit.”

With the Lakers clinging to a 3-2 lead in last week’s Class B quarterfinal at Fryeburg Academy, Duprey bashed a 1-2 pitch from Raider hurler Ethan Lord to the right-center gap with the bases loaded to clear the bases propelling Lake Region to a 7-3 victory. Duprey went 3-for-

DELIVERING THE KNOCKOUT PUNCH — Lake Region senior shortstop Noah Duprey is congratulated by Coach Andrew Stacy after knocking a 3-run double in the seventh inning as the Lakers pulled away from Fryeburg Academy.

gapper into right-center and 4, including the big double Lumber’s Lakers drives in three runs — the Hancock as the 15th-seeded biggest hit of the game.PLAYERS That advanced the semi-finals.

OFtoTHE WEEK is a testament to the work Unfortunately, the magi-

cal tourney ride came to a halt Saturday when the Lakers were blanked by third-seed Freeport 5-0.

With freshman Brook Gibbons spinning a masterful 1-0 gem over secondseed Erskine Academy in the prelims, Coach Stacy handed the ball to junior Jacob Chadbourne against the rival Raiders.

The teams split during the regular season, with the Raiders winning on their home turf. FA beat Poland 2-0 to host last week’s quarterfinal.

The Lakers took an early 2-0 lead as Jacob Smith, Matt Aker and Duprey singled in the first.

As Chadbourne took the hill for the first time, he seemed to question the positioning of the rubber in relation to home plate. He took a step to his right, extended his right arm and looked toward home plate.

If the rubber location was slightly off, it certainly didn’t hamper the junior’s location.

Five times, Chadbourne rang up two strikeouts in an inning, finishing the day with 13 Ks, including sitting down the Raiders in order in the seventh on whiffs.

FA looked to slash the 2-0 deficit in the first as Lord crushed a double, but Chadbourne recovered by fanning his third Raider of the frame.

Fryeburg evened the game in the third as Michael Malia singled, Bryce Richardson followed with a hit, but was erased on a fielder’s choice

by Caleb Micklon. After a walk, Chadbourne seemed to wiggle out of trouble when Bryan Martinez bounced a roller to the hill. Chadbourne gloved the ball, but quickly whistled a throw to first that Matt Aker was unable to handle, allowing two runs to score. Chadbourne escaped further trouble when he induced a ground ball by Noah Grant, which this time Chadbourne set himself and made an accurate throw to ADVANCE, Page 10A

HE’S IN THERE — Lake Region’s Brock Gibbons stretches for the bag during a steal attempt as Raider second baseman Michael Malia applies the tag.

Gibbons was ruled safe of the play.

(Rivet Photos)

DEALING AND FEELING IT — Raider hurler Ethan Lord (left) zeroes in for a pitch during last week’s quarterfinal, while Laker starter Jacob Chadbourne responds after striking Fryeburg out in order in the seventh for the win.

Playoff scoreboard

Jacob Gilmore

Campbell Johnson

Jacob Gilmore has been one of Lake Region’s top sprinters and high jumpers for the past two years.

“Jacob also can be counted on to run in a relay or two. His good nature and sportsmanship have rubbed off on his teammates and coaches,” Lake Region varsity Track & Field Coach Mark Snow said. “Jacob has also been very good at taking time during his practice to help the middle school team. He understands the importance of helping others, especially younger and less experienced athletes.”

In recognition of his strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Jacob is this week’s Boosters Club and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing. Recipients receive a specially-designed t-shirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber.

Name: Jacob Gilmore What town do you live in: Naples Year in School: Senior JACOB, Page 9A

Campbell Johnson has shown “incredible patience and determination” in her first two years of high school track and field, Lake Region Coach Mark Snow said.

“Campbell had to sit out last outdoor season due to an injury, but attended daily as our manager. Then, Campbell had to miss the end of the indoor season to another injury. This season, she has continued to be a reliable teammate and has scored in multiple events,” Coach Snow said.

She placed in the long and triple jumps at the league meet and won the high jump. Campbell is also a regular contributor on the relay.

“Campbell has a high Track & Field IQ and is very coachable,” Coach Snow added. “She is friendly, helpful and a fierce competitor.”

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Campbell is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized CAMPBELL, Page 9A

Girls’ Lacrosse — Lakers fall short at Wells Coach Lindsey Keenan felt her team had the talent to make a late playoff run, but just had to jell by the time the regular season came to a close.

They did just that.

Although the Lakers entered the Class C tournament as the eighth-seed, they certainly caught fire at the right time.

Behind a four-goal game by senior Abby Elsaesser and a balanced attack — 10 players scored — the Lakers routed Erskine Academy 16-5 in the prelim game.

“It was an all-around team win,” Coach Keenan said.

“The girls fought hard for 50 minutes.”

Olivia England, Katie Keenan and Brooke Toole each scored twice, while Carly Dyer, Rebecca Caron, Rachel Lake, Brianna Sargent, Emma Aker and Bella Smith each netted a goal.

Up next came top-seeded Maranacook. The Black Bears hit the Lakers with a barrage, taking a 3-0 lead.

But rather than get rattled, the Lakers showed their claws and battled back to tie the game 3-3 by halftime.

Behind three goals from Abby Elsaesser and 14 saves by goalie Gwen Gagnon, the Lakers upset the Bears 8-6.

Katie Keenan had a goal and three assists, while Rebecca Caron had a goal and an assist. Other goal scorers were Ashley Pelletier, Brooke Toole and Brianna Sargent.

With one obstacle away from reaching the finals, the

Lakers nearly punched a ticket to the big game, just falling short 12-8 at fourth-seeded Wells (12-3) Tuesday. The Warriors will play in its first state title game.

The Lakers showed lots of heart and grit in the semis, digging out of a six-goal deficit to pull within 10-8 with 11 minutes left in regulation.

Wells secured the win by keeping possession and milking time off the clock with its passing game. Coach Keenan pulled her goalie at one point to force the action, but Wells capitalized with an empty net goal.

LR (7-8) was led by Elsaesser and junior Rachel Lake, each scoring three CELEBRATING A SCORE, Lake Region’s Ashley goals. Goalie Gwen Gagnon Pelletier (left) and Katie Keenan react after netting a goal.

(Photos by Lynne Pelletier) made eight saves.

SHE SHOOTS, SHE SCORES — Lake Region’s Olivia England found just enough space in the defense to unleash a shot that sailed past the goalie’s right side for a score.

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LRHS Class of 2022 Top 10 NOTE: The names are arranged alphabetically, not in the order of class placement.

Allison Baker, Bridgton

Rebecca Caron, Naples

Eleanor Cowan, Bridgton

Abigail Elsaesser, Naples

Brooke Toole, Naples

Sabrina Lopez, Naples

Annie O’Connor, Bridgton

Kathryn Rose, Naples

Brianna Sargent, Naples

LR Senior Awards

Maine Principals’ Association Award – Kathryn Rose Western Maine Conference Citizenship Award – Rebecca Caron, Brody Sandberg High Honor Awards – Rebecca Caron, Eleanor Cowan, Sabrina Lopez, Annie O’Connor, Leah Plummer,

Kathryn Rose, Brooke Toole, Aleah Warren Honor Awards – Allison Baker, Libby Blais, David DelVecchio, Noah Duprey, Abigail Elsaesser, Samuel Fickett, Sierra Fortner, Genevieve Goodspeed, Kaytrien Hall, Elle Hall, Richard Heffron, Alexander

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LRVC Student of the Month

Senior Logan Chiasson is the Lake Region Vocational Center’s Student of the Month for June.

Town: Naples Parents: Pierre and Amy Chiasson Sibling: Caleb Hobbies: I enjoy designing things in 3-D on the computer, biking, drawing, gaming, and hiking.

What program are you in at the Vocational Center? The Advanced Technologies II program.

Logan Chiasson What do you like most about your program? I love being able to walk into the program, to anything. I never know what technology issue will be waiting for me to work on. I love working on the computers and other technology.

What are your plans after graduation? I will study Pre-Engineering at Southern Maine Community College, followed by Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southern Maine. I will then work toward a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering.

What career goal(s) do you have? I eventually want to own my own company, and also teach a few classes on the side.

Who or what inspired you to pursue this path? I was inspired by my family of hard-working technical people and hotrodders.

What advice would you like to give future students?

Focus on school, and don’t make mountains out of ant hills.

Lions’ Student of the Month Brooke Toole of Naples has been selected as the area Lions Clubs’ “Student of the Month” for June.

Each month, area Lions Clubs recognize a Lake Region High School senior who has excelled academically. The recipient is honored at a Lions’ dinner meeting and is presented a monetary award.

Parents: Victoria and Jeffrey Toole Sibling: Olivia Toole Activities: Varsity Soccer, Basketball Team Manager, Varsity Lacrosse, president and co-creator of the Environmental Club, Class president, National Honor Society president, member of the ASTRA Club, member of the Interact Club, member of the Math Team, and member of the Newspaper Club.

Community activities: Employment at my familyowned catering business, Lake Region High School Track Camp volunteer, and volunteering in miscellaneous places around the Lake Region.

Hobbies: My hobbies include painting, reading,

Brooke Toole enjoying nature, and hanging out with my friends and family.

Future Plans: Planning to attend the University of Maine Orono and major in Environmental Civil Engineering.

Schools that you have or will apply: Bates College, University of Virginia, Bowdoin, University of Maine Orono, University of Maine Farmington, Providence College, University of Rhode Island, James Madison University, and Boston College.

Schools that you have been accepted to: University of Maine Orono, University of Maine BROOKE, Page 5A

More sports

Designs winning race art LOVELL — Brody McGrath, a 2022 Fryeburg Academy graduate, submitted the winning design for the 17th Annual Lovell Old Home Days 5K Run t-shirt.

As part of the competition, Fryeburg Academy art students were asked to incorporate the themes of Lovell and running into their artwork. Brody lives in Lovell and in September will be attending the Savannah College of Art and Design. He will be majoring in 3-D animation.

For creating the winning design, Brody receives a $100 prize as well as the pleasure of seeing his artwork on shirts around town! Steve Pullan, the Academy’s art teacher, assisted the committee in making the selection.

This year’s run is on Saturday, July 17 at 8:45 a.m. Only the first 100 registered runners are guaranteed a t-shirt, so remember to sign up early. Applications are available in local stores or by contacting Stan Tupaj

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BRODY MCGRATH shows his contest-winning Lovell road race logo. at stan@kezarrealty.com or 925-1500. Registration is also available online at Running4Free.com.

The 5K run precedes the Lovell Old Home Days Parade. Family members are encouraged to cheer the

runners along the route and enjoy the parade. Please note the new time for the start of the race — 8:45!

Player of Week: Campbell Johnson (Continued from Page 7A) for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing.

Recipients receive a specially-designed t-shirt, sponsored

by Hancock Lumber.

Athlete: Campbell Johnson What town do you live in: Naples Year in School: Sophomore Parents: Scott and Nedda Johnson Sports you play: Track & Field (Indoor and Outdoor) Why did you choose Track & Field? I didn’t play a spring sport in middle school so my parents suggested I try running track after they realized that, all of a sudden, I was no longer slow. At the time, I still wasn’t a huge fan of the idea of running for fun, but I’m so glad I decided to give it a try because I fell in love with it!

What do you enjoy most about Track & Field? I love the people and the social aspect! I’ve made so many friends and connections through track, not just with my team, but with people from all around the state. I also love being able to have independence in my events while still being on a team and getting to choose how much playing time I get and when.

How has competing

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in sports changed you as a person? I have Type 1 Diabetes and because of that I’ve had to change the way I think about sports and myself.

To be able to compete to my best ability, I have to constantly be aware of my blood sugar, what I eat and when, how much sleep I get, how much recovery time my body needs, and so on. When I don’t take care of myself on my off time, it affects me tremendously while I’m training and competing. So, sports have really helped me strive to be the healthiest, most in control of my disease, version of myself.

During COVID-19, what was the most difficult adjustment? The most difficult part was definitely not being on a team for a while, and then after that having the whole team dynamic shift when we couldn’t be near each other and had to wear masks. During the height of COVID was the first time I hadn’t been on a team in years and I’ll never take for granted being on one, or the joy it brings me, ever again.

What is one of your most memorable sports moments? I didn’t really have a good answer for this question until a few days ago.

For the last four years, we have been waiting for a specific group of Laker girls to run the 4x400 relay. It mostly hadn’t happened because I

had been on and off injured.

Finally, earlier this season, we were able to run it together.

Our time was good, but could be better, so when we got to States we decided to give it all we had for our last race as a team. I ran a big PR (personal record) and the whole team ran multiple seconds faster than we had been. It was an amazing way to end the season and a race I’ll remember forever.

What is your most disappointing sports memory? In January this year, I was running a 200-meter race at an indoor track meet. It was only my second time ever competing in high school because I had double knee surgeries in the seasons before. I was coming around the last corner when I felt a pop in my leg.

I immediately couldn’t run or even walk and fell with 50 meters to go. It turns out I broke my leg badly and just 20 minutes after qualifying for States in the high jump. I missed the rest of the indoor season and spent months rehabbing and in physical therapy. Even though I was able to compete this outdoor season, it took me weeks to get back to where I was before I broke my leg. It was the hardest injury I’ve ever had to come back from.

How has sports prepared you for your future?

Sports have shown me how strong I am and how I’m

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capable of anything I set my mind to. They’ve helped me have a better understanding of my mind and body, especially with my Type 1 Diabetes. I will use all of this knowledge, and the skills I’ve received from them, every day in my life. Because of sports, I’m also thinking about going into sports medicine in the future.

I’ve had quite a few injuries and even though they suck they’re also really interesting to learn about!

Name a coach who has made a difference in your life and in what way? Coach Brian Crocket was my basketball coach in sixth and seventh grade and I played on a team for him in eighth grade, as well. He saw my determination and drive to be the best, even when I was only 11, and throughout my short-lived basketball career, he spent so many extra hours coaching me, encouraging me, and helping me be the best athlete I could be. When I made the hard decision to stop playing basketball to run track full time, he told me he would support me as long as I still loved the sport (I do!).

I’ve never had a coach more understanding, kind, encouraging, and willing to help me achieve my goals than him.

What are your future goals? I want to break the Lake Region records for high jump and triple jump. I want to continue to play sports through college and for as long as possible and also be a coach someday. I am interested in becoming a healthcare professional in the future (possibly sports or diabetes related).

Former Lake Region allstar center Tiana-Jo Carter has joined the Princeton women’s basketball team as an assistant coach.

“I am both grateful and thrilled to be joining Princeton University and working alongside our talented staff and high caliber student athletes every day,” Carter said. “I’m excited to continue building on the tradition that has already been established with this historic, nationally ranked program, in addition to having the opportunity to learn from an experienced and highly respected leader like (Head Coach) Carla Berube. Go Tigers!”

Coach Berube said Carter brings a wealth of experience as a standout player at Albany and as an assistant coach at Central Maine Community College and DII powerhouse Bentley University.

“Tiana is smart, driven, relatable and has a contagious, positive energy that will make an immediate impact on our team, future Tigers, and the Princeton community. We’re very fortunate to have Tiana join our coaching staff!” Coach Berube said.

GOOD SHOWING AT NE CHAMPIONSHIPS — Lake Region HS sophomore Abigail Roberts was seeded 35th in the 800 meters at the New England Championships in New Britain, Conn., but a strong showing saw she finish 21st with a personal record time of 2:25.75!

“Congratulations Abigail on a great finish to a fine season!” Laker Coach Mark Snow said.

Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most? I think I’ll remember the people, all the friends I’ve made, and the overall experience of being on such a great team the most.

I have a long time to do great things and achieve my goals in the sport, but only a couple more years with these amazing people and coaches.

Tiana-Jo Carter Carter comes from Bentley where she finished her MBA with a concentration in Law and Taxation.

During her two years at Bentley, the Falcons reached the postseason in both seasons, highlighted by a Northeast-10 title and trip to the 2022 NCAA Tournament.

Prior to her time at Bentley, Carter coached at Central Maine Community College, helping the Mustangs go 27-4 and secure a spot in the USCAA Small College Division II National Championship.

Carter graduated from the University of Albany with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Rhetoric in 2018. She received several honors from the America East Conference during her four years with the Great Danes. The list included All-Rookie Team in 2015, Sixth Player of the Year in 2016 and both AllConference third team and All-Defensive Team as a senior.

Albany’s all-time leader in blocked shots (154), Carter amassed 986 points, 642 rebounds and 116 steals in 125 career games for Albany while helping the team to three consecutive America East titles.

Tiana led Lake Region to a four-year record of 86-7. She earned first-team All-Conference honors all four seasons and surpassed both 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.

Jacob Gilmore

(Continued from Page 7A) Parents: Steve Merritt, Kristin Gilmore Sports you play: Soccer, Alpine Skiing, Track and Field Why did you choose Track & Field? I originally chose this sport to stay in shape in the spring.

What do you enjoy most about Track & Field? The meets and the people you get to know throughout the season.

How has competing in sports changed you as a person? I feel like throughout the years of doing Track, I have become more comfortable with talking to new people.

During COVID-19, what has been the most difficult adjustment? Trying to readjust to the loosened restrictions, while still trying to stay safe from the virus.

What is one of your most memorable sports moment?

My first high school track meet.

What is your most disappointing sports memory?

Losing the first playoff game in the soccer season this year.

How has sports prepared you for your future? Sports have shown me the effort and commitment that needs to be put into something to find success.

Name a coach who has made a difference in your life and in what way? Mark Snow has helped me improve in all of my Track & Field events, making me a stronger athlete than I was when I entered his program.

What are your future goals? I plan to go to law school in the future and pursue becoming an attorney.

Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most? I will definitely remember my teammates and the friends I made during the seasons. The chemistry I have built with many of those people will last a lifetime.

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Continuations

Lakers advance to semis (Continued from Page 7A) first.

The Raiders kept the game tied in the fourth when they picked off Duprey at third base. FA Coach Greg Allain called timeout to discuss how his club would handle a 1stand-3rd situation. Instead of eyeing Michael Chase at first, the throw went to third where

Gunnar Saunders slapped a tag on Duprey for the out.

Both teams went in order in the fifth.

The Lakers jumped ahead 4-2 in the sixth as Aker led off with a double, Evan Duprey walked and Chase later singled.

Fryeburg sliced it to 4-3 in the home half as Lord

reached on an outfield error and later scored.

Lake Region created some breathing room as Brock Gibbons reached on an error, Smith singled and Aker was hit by a pitch. With one out, Noah Duprey delivered in the clutch.

Lord finished the day with 4 strikeouts, 8 hits and 4 walks, while reliever Bryan Martinez walked one and struck out one.

Chadbourne pumped his fist when he struck out the 13th Raider of the afternoon, surrendering just 3 hits (Richardson, Lord and Malia).

“It was a big, big effort from Chad. We got him going toward the middle of the year as a starter, and then he was our closer. We felt we need more ‘hit and miss’ stuff and he’s been really good,” Coach Stacy said. “Obviously today, in the third when they tied things up, he came out and pitched a 1-2-3 inning (in the fourth) and relied on his dominance to allow our offense to get back into it. It was a huge performance by him.”

When asked what made Chadbourne so dominant, Coach Stacy said, “His best pitch today was strike one.

When you can get ahead of SHOWING SOME EMOTION after scoring a run is high school hitters and you Laker Matt Aker, who went 2-for-3 against Fryeburg have your curve ball workAcademy, including a double and three runs scored. ing pretty well — and he has an above average fastball —

OUT AT FIRST IN A CLOSE PLAY — Fryeburg Academy first baseman Thomas Ontengco squeezed this throw to nip a Lake Region runner during last week’s Class B quarterfinal.

(Rivet Photos) you become a really tough bunts down and popped out. momentum will never go guy to hit off. He has an I told the guys if we execute back in their favor,” Coach above average fastball that by putting the ball on the Stacy said. “Last year, when he can rely on, and he hit the ground, and do what we are we were uncomfortable, we right spots, which got us out supposed to do, we win this struggled to get back into of a few tight jams.” game easily,” Coach Stacy games. I’m a big fan of keepThe big difference said. “As you can see, when ing the pressure on and makbetween the first and second we do our jobs, we put up ing things happen. When we trip to Fryeburg was sim- four runs and put the game execute, we make things happly, execution, according to away.” pen.”

Coach Stacy.

Throughout the game, Coach Stacy said his “We talked about execu- the Lakers were aggressive Lakers needed to duplicate tion in the middle innings in the base-running depart- the winning formula — when we didn’t get some ment, including Raider energy and execution — if catcher Caleb Micklon they were to continue their stretching to make a tag on Cinderella run at Freeport on Brock Gibbons, who dove Saturday. and reached to touch home “We still have some good plate only to be called “out” arms (Matt Aker and Grady at the dish.

Garland) to put out there, “You have to make them and I am feeling pretty confiuncomfortable. Once you dent heading to Freeport with make them uncomfortable, those two,” Coach Stacy said.

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Lakers 1, Erskine Academy 0 Brock Gibbons didn’t allow a single run against secondseed Erskine Academy, throwing a complete game shutout and leading the Lakers to a 1-0 victory last Tuesday in the families, neighbors and visitors will be on Class B baseball prelim.

“We came out and pushed one across early, which in the the road with you as part of this event! playoffs is a huge momentum swing,” Lake Region Coach Andrew Stacy said. “Thankfully, Brock was able to take that one run and shut Erskine down to get us the victory. Always nice to get that first playoff win for a group, hopefully the The Acrossand Maine comingthis June 16 - 18, 2017. confidence can build from there.”

UseTrek caution helpis make The pitching was strong on both sides. Gibbons struck Please be aware thatfor your families, out nine, while Erskine’s Grady Hotham sat down 10. special and safe allfriends, involved. weekend The Lakers got things moving in the first inning. The neighbors and visitors will be on the road with you as Lakers scored one run when Matthew Aker singled. part of this event! Use caution and help make this Gibbons surrendered zero runs on three hits over seven innings, striking out nine and walking zero. weekend special and safe for all involved! Hotham took the loss for Erskine Academy. The hurler allowed five hits and one run over seven innings, striking out 10 and walking zero.

For the Lakers, Jacob Smith, Evan Duprey, Jacob Chadbourne, Aker, and Noah Duprey each managed one hit.

Lakers 7, Raiders 3 (see game story) Freeport 5, Lakers 0 The Lakers watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 5-0 loss to Freeport on Saturday in the Class B baseball semi-finals.

Freeport got things moving in the first inning when Brock Gibbons threw a wild pitch allowing one run across the plate.

“The way things started, I thought it might be over before it started, but Brock came in and minimized that first inning and kept us in the ball game. We had a couple of opportunities to push one across the board, but we just couldn’t get that hit,” Coach Stacy said. “We battled. I couldn’t have asked for a better three-game stretch out of our guys, and to make it to the semis and be able to compete for a spot to go to conference final was a pretty great feeling. Can only hope to build on the success.”

One bright spot for the Lakers was a single by Gibbons in the third inning.

Nathan Abbott earned the win for Freeport, allowing four hits and zero runs over six and a third innings, striking out eight. Gus Wing threw two-thirds of an inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Pitcher Grady Garland took the loss for the Lakers.

The Lakers racked up four hits with Jacob Smith and Gibbons each recording two hits.

“Our seniors will be missed, but they walked off the field 207-624-0312 | TrekAcrossMaine.org in a positive light knowing they did what they could to be as Below is the Lake Region route they will be following: successful as they could,” Coach Stacy added.

Keigan Shea led Freeport with two hits in three at bats.

Freeport didn’t commit a single error in the field.

Freeport upset Greely 2-1 in the South Finals to advance to the state championship game against North champ, topranked Ellsworth, which beat Old Town 3-2.

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The sessions are free of charge and will run from 4 to 5 p.m. for any SAD 61 elementary or middle school student and for SAD 61 high school boys from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The clinic will be held at the tennis court behind the Community Center in Casco Village. The clinics will be on Monday and Wednesday evenings and will run until the end of July. If you can’t make it but would like more information, please contact Joe Dorner via e-mail at joe. dorner@lakeregionschools.org

Opinion & Comment

June 16, 2022, The Bridgton News, Page 1B

In Ye Olden Times

by Michael Davis BHS Assistant Director

A letter from home 1816

Howdy neighbor!

This last weekend, we here at the Bridgton Historical Society presented the last of our winter lecture series, which we called “Letters from the Vault.” This talk featured 10 important and newly-transcribed letters from the museum’s collections, and for those who may have missed it, our column today will present one of these, with a letter which was written in September of 1816. This letter was written by a man named Darius Davenport, of an old Bridgton family, to his close friend Ithamer Brigham, heir to an even older Bridgton family dating from the days of the original settlers. Mr. Davenport had left Bridgton a few years before to work as a school teacher in upstate New York, and in this letter home, he talks of many fascinating memories of early Bridgton, as well as reports of the thencurrent conditions of several towns in New York, which AN ENTHUSIASTIC fisherman, who painted his boat to resemble a flashy Brook Trout, sets out early morning (Photo by Suzanne Richard) were then mired in that unpassing winter of 1816, still in hopes of getting the catch of the day at Highland Lake in Bridgton. recalled throughout Maine by its more fitting name, “1816 and Starve to Death.”

Dads’ action to raise healthy boys

A LETTER HOME from 1816, written by Darius Davenport, to his friend Ithamer Brigham.

Furthermore, the manner in which Mr. Davenport expresses his ideas, and the rhetoric he uses to describe the breadth of human feeling, invest this letter with, for me, a far greater degree of interest that it might otherwise warrant. I have transcribed it exactly as he wrote it, antique spellings and all, as well as here including a photograph of the letter’s exterior, that our readers may judge the quality of Mr. Davenport’s handwriting in addition to his rhetoric.

For a letter written over two centuries ago, it is a rare treat be able to share it with the world here, and see its fading text newly embalmed in printer’s ink for all of Bridgton to enjoy.

“Duanesburg, Schenectady County, Sept. 25th, 1816 Friend Mr. Brigham, He who has ever esteemed it a great favour to be your friend and companion, is pleased that he can, in a calm and quiet composure of mind, enjoying a tolerable state of health, retire by himself, after dismissing his busy and uneasy train of the day, and write a few lines to so worthy a friend as yourself. Although the friends of my youth are at a great distance from me, yet the nimble steed can, in a LETTER, Page 2B

Letters Heartfelt Thank You to Chamber!

To The Editor: Many thanks to all who attended and supported the Taste O’ the Lakes Gala held at Point Sebago on May 18.

It was a great event with entertainment and laughs by comedian Juston McKiney, scrumptious food provided by many local restaurants and sponsorship by many local businesses. This event supported the Chamber’s commitment to education.

Lake Region & Fryeburg Area Adult Education and Lake Region Vocational Center would like to express their thanks for the Chamber’s support of our students’ post-secondary education and training. At the LRVC Awards Assembly on May 25, Angie Cook, Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, awarded a $750 Chamber scholarship to Sabrina Lopez, who will be pursuing a degree in Nursing at the University of Maine.

At the Adult Education graduation on June 14, Ms. Cook presented another $750 Chamber scholarship to Faith Revels, who will be attending Southern Maine Community College pursing a degree in Radiology and

Sonography.

We are fortunate to have the kind of support by the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. This support reflects our communities’ emphasis on continuing education and allows deserving students an opportunity to successful pursue education and training after completing their secondary education.

Many thanks to all those who supported the event, and to the Chamber of Commerce for supporting our students.

Madelyn Litz, Director Lake Region & Fryeburg Area Adult Education David Morse, Director Lake Region Vocational Center

Groundhog day

To The Editor: Has it occurred to anyone a suitable alternative title for “Independent Thought” could be Ground Hog Day? Our ever so woke columnist weekly demonstrates his “purity” by recycling his thoughts every week. So, why not Ground Hog Day? One of the amusing things is as he repetitively spews his condemnations of creating anger, division, intolerance, authoritarianism, and threatening democracy. He’s standing there with a gas can and a match. To maximize the flames each week, he excoriates white supremacists. Now, ask yourself how many white supremacists do you know? Like the dino-

How can we in good conscience celebrate Father’s Day in the middle of an epidemic of gun violence almost exclusively perpetuated by men? We can’t.

There’ll be time enough for backyard barbeques once fathers take the lead in establishing “Dads Demand Action to Raise Healthy Boys,” following in the footsteps — a decade late — after “Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense,” launched the day following the mass murders at Sandy Hook.

In recent years, a growing number of men have been questioning conventional definitions of manhood and masculinity, so it’s an apt moment — with the scourge of male mass shootings fresh in our minds — for fathers and other men to reinvent Father’s Day. A day more about raising healthy boys and girls than about flipping ‘burgers and dogs’ on the grill, as fun as that may be.

What a powerful message it would send for fathers and other men to demonstrate the urgency of this moment by establishing a group to raise healthy boys, especially just weeks after two 18-year-old males murdered 31 people in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas, among so many other mass shootings.

Think about what it could mean to transform Father’s Day from a commercial holiday to a call to action centered on raising boys. To date, fathers and mentors, uncles and

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by Rob Okun Editor-Publisher Voice Male coaches have rarely been organized as a group; we’re an untapped force for good that could also become a new voting bloc. Call us say, soccer dads.

While not all men are fathers; all men are sons —and all of us have a stake in how we raise boys. Clearly, the two 18-year-olds who murdered in Buffalo and Uvalde, were literally dying to be raised as healthy boys and peaceful men. Since virtually all mass shootings are perpetrated by males, isn’t a reshaped Father’s Day an apt holiday to begin asking soul-searching questions as to why?

I have long advocated that Congress enact legislation calling on the CDC to conduct a pilot program at Head Start to assess how we socialize preschool boys — including a comparison with how we socialize girls. Are we DADS, Page 2B

Kids shouldn’t beg to be safe

Last week, I received a letter from an 8-year-old constituent of mine about the recent shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children around her age were gunned down in their classroom.

Her words, handwritten on lined composition paper, broke my heart.

“I can’t amagin what they are going throgh this 18 year old had no right to do what he did,” she wrote. Her misspelled words make the fact that she’s only in second grade all the more clear —all the more heart wrenching. “Pleas never let anything like this hapen again.”

Kids shouldn’t have to beg Congress to keep them safe.

From schools and churches to public gatherings and grocery stores, innocent lives continue to be lost because of senseless gun violence. It’s been 10 years since 20 children and six educators were shot and killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Since then, mass shootings in the United States have nearly tripled; 4,118 people have been killed; and there have been 27 mass shootings at schools, including 19 at elementary schools.

Of course, these statistics are from June 2, so they are already out of date.

In Sandy Hook, Aurora, Las Vegas, Parkland, Buffalo, Uvalde, and too many more, the common denominator has saurs, they did exist once and could be identified by their white sheets and Democratic Party affiliation. But they’re pretty much extinct now except in the mind of lefty propagandists, whose political purpose it suits to keep them alive.

His anger at bloodthirsty Caucasians is reflective of his historical ignorance of warfare and conquest practiced by every single ethnic and national or tribal group on every single continent since time began. Nothing to see here folks.

MAGA? Of course, terrible! It did indeed lay bare some problems festering beneath the surface. While Trump lowered unemployment, made us energy independent, slashed the federal bureaucracy, forced our NATO allies to pay their “fair share” (that’s a good thing right?), improved (not destroyed) our criminal justice system, and so much more, those “salt of the earth folks” the left loves so much emerged from their dens to burn, loot, injure, murder, and vandalize government and private property. Nice folks eh; and why all this?

Because they didn’t get Hillary.

His final recycle? White privilege. Do you suppose our agrarian ancestors who had to clear forests and fields with hand tools, deal with disease often dying before forty, weather, and, yes, hostile natives felt “privileged? How about our 19th and 20th century blue collar workers? How “privileged were they? Privilege does exist, but it has to be earned not conveyed, and it most assuredly is not a “right.”

So, as we contemplate next week’s BNews and column, we can hope for some fresh material. But, personally, I’m not holding my breath.

Don Vose Naples

Rough sledding

To The Editor: Mr. Bill Preis made a most astonishing statement in his letter to you that appeared in last week’s publication when he wrote, “We have ample, clean energy

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been firearms that allow shooters to kill swiftly, easily, and with no special training. There’s no one solution to stopping mass shootings and other forms of gun violence in America — but strengthening background checks and restricting the sales of the most violent weapons and their accessories represent the lowest of the low-hanging fruit.

I could present fact after fact about the disturbing prevalence of gun violence in America. Like the uniquely American fact that more children died from guns than car accidents in 2020. Or that there have been more mass shootings in the United States than days so far in 2022.

For decades, these facts have gotten progressively worse and increasingly more alarming. Not even the testiKIDS, Page 2B supplies here that would reduce energy prices.” He then goes on about opening a spigot. Come on Bill.

You know that there isn’t any spigot. We’re in this inflationary mess in large measure because we’ve stood up to an autocratic bully who thinks he is the reincarnation of Peter the Great. I personally think it was the right thing to do and I think the great majority of Americans are in agreement. It is unfortunate that by doing so we disrupted the international oil supply balance causing a shortage and now we and the rest of the world are in a price battle for the available barrels.

While it is true that we produce almost as much oil and oil equivalents as we consume in this country, for better or for worse, our producers are free to sell their product to the highest bidder, be they domestic or international. Voting Republican isn’t going to change the realities. What will happen is that the higher prices will force us to start driving less, we’ll manage business flying more efficiently, we’ll put

solar panels on our houses, etc. That coupled with increased investment in all manner of energy production will eventually bring oil prices and the accompanying inflationary levels down. That may take a while so expect some rough sledding in the meantime… and wish Joe Biden luck as he petitions the Saudis to up their production as distasteful as that may be.

Paul DuBrule Bridgton

Over a barrel

To The Editor: Do the fossil fuel industries have us “over a barrel?” While Americans struggle with high gas prices and inflation, oil corporations have reported ballooning profits. The Center for American Progress reported the five major oil companies (Shell, ExxonMobil, BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips) increased their profits over 300 percent in the first quarter of 2022 from the same LETTERS, Page 2B

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(Continued from Page 1B) period in 2021.

This scenario has been happening whenever a president commits to tackling climate change. President Biden is presently the target of the fossil fuel industries’ ire, just as Barack Obama was for his eight years in office. It goes all the way back to Jimmy Carter and his unappreciated efforts to wean the country off fossil fuels and their heat-producing emissions.

The Yale Program on Climate Change Communication reports that 58% of Americans are either alarmed or concerned about climate change while 19% are doubtful or dismissive.

As climate-related news stories continue to accumulate, the latest being the heat wave in the Southwest, we can be sure that people

unconcerned about climate change have been influenced by the infusions of money from foundations and think thanks and their favorite news outlets that would like us to remain dependent on fossil fuels and their products.

While the original meaning of “over a barrel” might have referred to a person being flogged while being tied to the side of a barrel, Americans are getting symbolically flogged from the barrels of oil we consume as a feature of modern living. Are we in a helpless condition as “over a barrel” suggests, or are there things we can do to meet the challenge of climate change?

The present social disruptions will appear minimal if the earth’s ecosystems continue to unravel making life unbearably hard.

With the suffering in mind if we remain in business as usual mode, there are things Americans can

do to complete the energy transition we need: fly and drive less, avoid industrial food production and join the people who are finding ways to solve the climate crisis by reducing those barrels of oil. Locally, the Harrison Climate Action Group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. at the Caswell Conservancy Center on Main Street in Harrison.

Sally Chappell Bridgton

Forgive the history lesson

To The Editor: In Federalist Paper #49, James Madison explained why certain ideas for keeping the three main departments of the Federal government separated, yet somehow connected, was

so important. That essay was essentially a rebuke of Thomas Jefferson’s suggestion that the principle of “separation of powers” could be maintained by having a regular schedule of constitutional conventions.

While Madison’s unassailable logic did its job, there is one sentence in FP #49 that gives pause in today’s atmosphere of hate and distrust. It is this: “The PASSIONS, therefore, not the REASON, of the public would sit in judgment. But it is the reason, alone, of the public, that ought to control and regulate the government. The passions ought to be controlled and regulated by the government.”

The current House of Representatives hearings on the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection make clear how far we have strayed. Can we get back to sanity?

Stan Cohen Bridgton LETTERS, Page 3B

Olden times: Letter from home 1816

(Continued from Page 1B) short time, travers those hills & dales; mountains & rivers with our transmitted wishes or epistles containing the recollected past times of our best days, which sweet memory has treasured up in her store — Methinks I can often see my old friends, sometimes convened by the social fireside of your natal mansion, sometimes surrounding the card table and sometimes collected in the ball-room; but alas! it is only the force of imagination.

I have seen no person since I left Bridgeton that I ever saw before, but I have formed some acquaintance with one Robert Boston who says he worked with Nathan Dodge the summer that Mr. Dodge died and that he knew you and many people of my acquaintance: he is now married & settled in Carlisle near where I taught school last summer; he also sends his respects to Mrs. Dodge and family.

I have lived a very retired life since I left Bridgeton — I was invited to attend a New Year’s ball, when I was at Esperance Village, which was 15 miles distant and also, was in Feby, honored with a ticket to attend Esperance ball consisting of a select number of ladies & gentlemen from 4 towns and one of the best players in the State, but did not think it expedient to attend — respecting parties & balls suffice it to say I have been to two quilting only this summer past, where we had a dance and one play among the Quakers who do not approve of dancing.

I have not abandoned the idea of returning to Bridgton again, but the frailty of human nature and the uncertainty of life convince me that it is uncertain — the news of Mr. Andrews’ entrance upon the stage of action and his being laid so soon in the silent tomb, a mansion appointed for all the living, convince me that my return to my friends is uncertain, therefore I do not flatter myself too much with the idea of returning at any certain time.

Well, friend Brigham, you undoubtedly recollect of my formerly telling you I shall be “an old Bachelor” and the probability is still greater than ever, for old age is creeping on apace upon you and me; however I suspect you have ere this, discovered some bewitching charms knit in the brow of some of those charming damsels that will make you feel so remarkably odd about the heart that matrimony will be the only remedy, but I flatter myself that you will use the freedom to drop me a line, when this does really occur, with the news.

Please to give my respects to your mother, sisters, and brother, likewise write me an answer to this irregular epistle & let me know some of the occurrences which have taken place since I left Bridgeton.

I remain, Sir, yours sincerely, Darius Davenport N.B. Sir I have been under the necessity of scribbling this epistle to an intolerable rate – do not neglect to write me soon – I am 2½ mile from the Bridge my former place of residence: but it will be proper to address the letter as follows, viz; D---- D---- Schoharie Bridge Schoharie County, N.Y. We have no feed for cattle – the fields are quite brown, altho’ we, a few days ago, had a gentle rain but it is so late that there is no prospect of grass growing — Corn & buck-wheat on low land were killed by frost about 4 weeks ago — but that on high lands was not materially injured till last night when we experienced a very great frost that has cut down all vegetation.

Thursday 26 — I have now pretended to finish my letter in school but cannot recollect the one half — thus I presume you will overlook the many errors that you will find.

Esperance Village, Thursday evening, 26th, at the Post Office — I have just rec’d a letter from my father’s family but have not time ‘to hear the news’ before I enclose this.”

As a follow up, I have attempted to learn more of Mr. Davenport from historians in New York, but so far, my search has come to no issue, beyond the happy fact that several of the museums in Schoharie County were very pleased to learn of this letter’s existence. If any other papers come to light, I will be sure to update our readers in some future column. Till next time!

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(Continued from Page 1B) mony from an 11-year-old survivor of the Uvalde school shooting — where she said before Congress that she covered herself in her classmate’s blood to fool the shooter — could sway 202 House Republicans into taking real action on gun violence.

Kids shouldn’t have to beg Congress to keep them safe.

I applaud the five House Republicans who joined us to pass the urgently needed Protecting Our Kids Act and the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act. I proudly co-sponsored both of these common-sense gun violence protection bills to ensure our children don’t grow up in fear like this.

The Protecting Our Kids Act will make an enormous difference in our fight against gun violence by: • Raising the purchasing age for certain semi-automatic weapons from 18 to 21 years old.

• Cracking down on gun trafficking and straw purchases to get illegal guns off our streets.

• Closing the ghost gun loophole.

• Strengthening safe storage requirements to protect children from accidental shootings.

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(Continued from Page 1B) cultivating boys’ capacity to nurture, to be compassionate?

Or, are we reinforcing the message that violence is an acceptable part of boyhood — and manhood?

An organization like Dads Demand Action could be a powerful lobbying force to ensure the bill gets passed and the study is launched. And if Congress is slow to act, then individual chapters could lobby, state by state, just as is happening with new gun laws.

Education and organizing would likely be among the activities Dads Demand Action undertakes throughout the year, culminating on Father’s Day weekend with hundreds of events around the country showcasing programs that promote raising healthy boys.

Not just fathers, but all men, need to take a hard look at the privilege and entitlement we’ve enjoyed simply because we were born into male-identified bodies. It’s past time to ditch the old model of “king-of-the-castle” for greater rewards across the moat in the vineyards of equality: closer connections with the women and men in our lives; deeper relationships with our children; and discovering increased emotional literacy in our inner lives.

If the vast majority of nonviolent fathers and other men stand mute, then boys will grow up witnessing apoplectic dads threatening coaches at Little League games. Then, Sen. Josh Hawley will get to define manhood as coldhearted, tough guy masculinity. We can’t let that happen.

Father’s Day is a time to acknowledge what it takes to raise healthy children; a time to celebrate the precious gift of being a parent. But with so many fathers and men in crisis, isn’t it also a time to consider a moratorium on conventional Father’s Day gift giving?

Instead of spending millions of dollars on Hallmark cards, let’s begin supporting efforts to establish, fund, and launch the waiting-to-be-born Dads Demand Action to Raise Healthy Boys.

This Father’s Day, if you like, sure, fire up the grill and give Dad a new fishing rod. But also, let’s encourage men — fathers, sons, grandfathers, brothers, uncles, nephews — to move off the sidelines as bystanders and onto a field of dreams as change agents cultivating a disease-resistant crop of healthy boys.

Rob Okun (rob@voicemalemagazine.org), syndicated

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Protect the Judges

To The Editor: On March 4, 2020, Chuck Schumer, stood on the steps of the Supreme Court and shouted these words concerning abortion rights, “I want to tell you Gorsuch and I want to tell you Kavanaugh, you have released the whirlwind and you will pay the price. You won’t know what hit you if you go forward with these awful decisions.”

On May 9, the Senate unanimously passed a bill that would protect judges in the same manner as senators and congressmen, but, it has been held up by

Nancy Pelosi (Speaker of the House).

On May 10, Jen Psaki, spoke concerning protesters at justices’ homes, “I know there’s an outrage right now, I guess, about protests that have been peaceful to date.

And, we certainly continue to encourage that outside of judges’ homes, and that’s the President’s position.”

Last week, a deranged man, dressed in a black tactical chest armor, armed with a Glock 17, multiple clips, tactical knife, wrist ties, crow bar, pepper spray, hammer, screwdriver, duct tape, nail punch, pistol light, and muffled shoes, was arrested for allegedly trying to assassinate Supreme Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

The extreme left group, “Ruth Sent Us,” continues to protest in front of the conservative judges’ homes and released their names and addresses, including

the church that Amy Coney Barrett attends daily, along with the school that her seven children attend. Do you think that Ruth Bader Ginsberg would be okay with these tactics? Why are they risking the lives of our Supreme Court Justices and their families?

There is a Federal Statute Title 18 Code 1507 that says it is illegal to protest in front of a justice’s home with the intent of influencing any judge, juror, witness, or court officer…Yet, Attorney General Merrick Garland has done nothing to arrest these people.

Is Nancy Pelosi is holding up the Bill in Congress that would protect the justices from the very threat that they themselves have unleashed?

Is there any other way to look at it? Pass the Bill!

Bill Preis Bridgton

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GRANTED — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine (CRCofWM) recently received a $2,500 grant from Stephens Memorial Hospital to support the Center’s Live Well Program. “This grant is to help fund wellness programs, education, and resources available to individuals in our community who have been impacted by cancer,” said Andy Patstone, President, Stephens Memorial Hospital. Pictured left to right: Andy Patstone, president of Stephens Memorial Hospital; Diane Madden, CRCofWM Executive Director; and Judy Stone, CRCofWM Board President. CRCofWM is located at 59 Winter Street, Norway.

For more information, visit their website: www.crcofwm.org; find them on Facebook; or call 890-0329.

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The state gets its revenue by taking it from your paycheck. So far this year, Maine has taken $1.2 billion dollars more from you than is necessary to run state government.

This is money on top of the revenues already used by Democrats to expand government under the Mills administration over the last three years.

Republicans insisted that this over collected money be returned to Mainers. While we would have returned all $1.2 billion we were successful in negotiating more than half being returned in the form of $850 checks.

Returning money that was overpaid was a tall order and objected to by some of our Democrat colleagues.

Ironically, they now seek to claim these checks are to help with President Biden’s cost increases, but this money should never have been collected in the first place.

Returning the money that you worked for so that you can purchase household staples no longer affordable because of Democrat policies isn’t a gift. Democrats acting like the state is entitled to your entire income and any amount they allow you to keep is something you should be thankful for

is outrageous.

Republicans always want government to do with less so you can keep more of the fruits of your labor. The wisdom of this position is apparent to almost everyone now with run-away inflation negatively impacting family budgets and lowering our quality of life. Reducing the burden on Maine citizens should be our top priority.

Some feel that these checks are a gimmick, but it was the only way to get money out of the hands of government and back into the hands of Mainers. Unlike federal stimulus, which was inflationary because it is just printed, these checks are revenues already collected by the state. Since the state cannot print money, the return of over-taxed dollars allows money that was earned to stay in the economy.

There are those that charge the Governor only agreed with republicans to return this money because she is up for reelection in the fall, and her party is the focus of sharp criticism for its mishandling of the economy.

Those concerns are not wrong, but we know that Maine voters cannot be bought.

Pledging to bring down costs

I will keep doing everything I can to bring down energy costs, to fight these high electricity rates, and to hold our utility companies accountable.

Last week, Central Maine Power Company announced that it intends to file for a rate increase. In its notice to the Public Utilities Commission, the utility says it will request a three-year rate increase that would result in an increase of roughly $10 a month for the average residential ratepayer in Maine to be phased in by late 2023.

Look, Maine people are already struggling with skyhigh costs from record inflation, high electricity rates that are the result of New England’s dependence on expensive, harmful fossil fuels.

For CMP to say now they want to heap on added costs onto the backs of Maine people… well that just adds insult to injury. It is simply wrong. I am calling on CMP not to pursue this rate hike request.

If they choose to do so, unwisely, I will direct my Energy Office to intervene in the case and oppose it vigorously, and I call upon the Maine Public Utilities Commission to reject it so that Maine sends the clear message to our utilities that their focus needs to be on improving performance, reducing cost burdens, and restoring trust.

Maine’s Public Advocate, Bill Harwood, is also standing with Maine ratepayers and has said that his Office will challenge the size of CMP’s request as well. It’s unprecedented to ask for a rate increase to cover projected costs three years from now.

There is simply no way that increasing folks’ electricity bills right now can be considered just and reasonable.

While I will fight this move by CMP, we will also continue to do everything we can to help Maine people grapple with inflation.

Views from Augusta

by Janet Mills Governor of Maine

We’re sending more than half of the state surplus back to Maine people in the form of $850 checks. And these checks have started going out already this week, and we’ve secured a one-time utility bill credit for tens of thousands of low-income electricity customers. We’ve increased tax relief and heating cost relief for thousands of families.

We are also reducing our dependence on these volatile energy markets. We are investing in weatherization for our homes and businesses. We are leading the country in installing high efficiency heat pumps to reduce your energy costs. And, as a result of bipartisan legislation that I signed in 2019, Maine has also adopted competitive renewable energy procurements that have resulted in homegrown renewable energy projects intended to lower the costs for Maine ratepayers and reduce our dependency on fossil fuels.

I will keep doing everything I can to bring down energy costs, to fight these high electricity rates, and to hold our utility companies accountable.

GOP Address

by Patrick Corey Maine State Representative Family budgets are on average $5,200 less than last year, so why is state government over-collecting $1.2 billion from Maine taxpayers?

With Democrats in control of the House, Senate and Governorship, our options this past session were limited.

When it was clear that using the money to lower broadbased taxes was not possible, we called for returning the people’s money to all filers, that is 920,000 tax filers.

Our negotiators were able to get bipartisan support for returning more money, to more people, than the Governor’s original proposal.

Refund checks to Maine income tax filers were increased from $750 to $850 and are going to 57,000 more Maine citizens than originally proposed thanks to Republicans.

All told, an estimated 858,000 people will have money returned to them instead of money going toward new government spending.

House Republicans also called for structural tax reform for pensioners and retirees. Our negotiators were able to obtain agreement to enact substantial, structural tax reform for retirees. The maximum deduction of non-military pensions and retirement from state income tax has been FAMILIES, Page 4B

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(Continued from Page 2B) • Outlawing bump stocks and high-capacity magazines for civilian use, as these only make mass shootings more deadly.

The Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act, or so called “red flag” bill, will keep guns out of the hands of those who pose a threat to themselves or others by implementing a nationwide extreme risk law and encouraging states to enact their own extreme risk laws.

These bills are an important step towards putting an end to senseless gun violence in America, and it’s my hope the Senate will follow the House’s lead soon.

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News and notes from Loon Echo News and notes from Loon Echo Land Trust: LELT welcomes Griffen (Griff) Northrop to the team!

Griff is a Maine Conservation Corps AmeriCorps member and will be serving with LELT through November.

Originally from Littleton, N.H., Griff has a BA in Environmental Science from the University of MinnesotaMorris and enjoys outdoor extreme sports like Tough Mudders/Spartans, kayaking and road cycling. He can be

reached via e-mail at griff@ lelt.org. Be sure to say “hi” and “welcome” Griff to the LELT team if you see him out on the trails or at an event!

History Walk, Friday, June 17, 9 a.m. at the Peabody-Fitch Woods, South Bridgton. Join Jon Evans, LELT Stewardship Manager & BHS board president, for a walk at Narramissic and Peabody-Fitch Woods. Jon will discuss the history of the farmstead and the col-

laborative work of Bridgton Historical Society and Loon Echo Land Trust. The group will determine if they want to stick to the gravel surfaced trail or head up the Quarry Trail (which has rocks, roots, and one steeper section) to the quarries. No registration required.

Yoga on the Hill, Monday, June 20 and June 27, 5:30 p.m. at Hacker’s Hill, Casco. Join certified yoga instructors in a gentle yoga practice in the fresh

air to explore postures and sequences together. Yoga on the Hill will continue through September, every Monday at 5:30 p.m. (no yoga on July 4 or Sept. 5). No registration required.

Tenny River Paddle, Tuesday, June 21, 9 a.m. at Tenny River, Raymond.

Register at www.lelt.org Join LELT for a paddle of the Tenny River in Raymond! We will have staff from Portland Water District LOON ECHO, Page 6B

Obituaries Joshua A.S. Galford Celebration of Life

A celebration of life will be held for Joshua A.S. Galford at the American Legion Post 155 at 26 Casco Road in Naples on Sunday, July 3, 2022 from 12 to 4 p.m. outside by the horseshoe pits.

Everyone knows that a good BBQ is what Joshua loved so that is what we are going to do! All are welcome. Join us for hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken. There will be a cash bar, please no outside drinks of any kind but feel free to bring any additional food or sides.

Joshua touched so many people, so all are welcome, and we look forward to seeing you all. If you have a memory of Joshua, please bring it, and put it in the memory box as his family will enjoy reading them later.

Robert Forney Robert “Bob” Forney died on June 6, 2022, after a battle with dementia. Bob was predeceased by his wife Georgie Ann. Originally from Lock Haven, Pa., both called Bridgton their home. Bob is survived by four children: Barbara DelCamp and husband Dave, Suzanne Johnson, Scott Forney and wife Elizabeth, George Forney, and several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. His family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Clover Manor Nursing care in Auburn, Androscoggin Home Care + Hospice, and his very good friends at Jordan Bay Raymond, especially Patrice, John, Evelyn, and Geri.

Philip S. Bauckman ENFIELD, CONN. — Philip Stuart Bauckman, 89, joined his beloved wife “Janie” Dorcas Jane (Arris) Bauckman in heaven on Sunday, June 5. Philip was born in Portland, Maine, on November 21, 1932, the only child of Harry and Alice (Merrifield) Bauckman. Phil’s family settled in Bridgton, where he graduated from Bridgton High School class of 1952.

After graduation he joined the United States Air Force and soon married his high school sweetheart. Phil was trained as an aircraft mechanic and attended night school to obtain an airframe and power plant license. He served honorably and after discharge moved to Connecticut and was employed by Pratt & Whitney for 34 years in experimental assembly retiring as a foreman. During his career he was involved with numerous newly designed jet engines that eventually became part of our military and commercial aviation. Many are still in service today. He was proud of that and so are we.

He was always the dependable husband, Dad, Grampa, or friend willing to help in a moment of need. We were blessed with a man who would “go the distance” to help someone.

Phil and Janie shared many endeavors together in their 61 years of marriage and especially enjoyed vacationing in Maine with family and friends as did his extended family.

He is survived by and will be greatly missed by his children Polly Locklear and son Philip S. Bauckman Jr. of Enfield, Conn., grandchildren, Matthew Bauckman and his wife Jolene, Nathan Locklear and partner Robyn Coriarty of Enfield, Conn., Timothy Locklear and his wife Mimma of Orange, Conn., Sarah Jane Locklear and partner Tyler James of West Hartford, Conn., brothers-in-law Timothy and David Arris of Bridgton, sister-in-law Judy (Arris) Giles of Lake Elsinore, Cali., and great-grandchildren Luke and Travis Bauckman, Gabriel, Sophia Jane, and Francesca Locklear, Christianna Locklear and Lucas Locklear Dos Santos.

“Where Christ leads we shall follow” The family will celebrate his life privately. Burial will be in Bridgton, Maine at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made to the American Legion.

Sabina M. Gallinari Sabina M. Gallinari, 74, of Bridgton died peacefully at CMMC in Lewiston on May 25, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born in Lewiston on July 4, 1947, the eldest daughter of Carl and Geraldine (McFee) Gallinari. She was educated in Bridgton and graduated from Bridgton High School, class of 1965.

To say Sabina was born precocious would be an understatement.

She entered this world with an uncommon intelligence and ravenous curiosity. They would serve her well her entire life. As soon as she learned to read, there was no going back.

The most voracious of readers, she was never far from the book or three she was currently reading. This passion for the written word was contagious and she delighted in sharing it with her son, nephews, and niece, who became dedicated readers themselves. Fundamentally, aside from family, literature was one of the great loves of her life. Sabina’s love grew to include most all of the arts, whether it be classical music, poetry, good food, painting, classic films, or modern movie classics like the Mr. Bean series.

But she had other interests, too. As a child, she enjoyed working in Gallinari’s, the family store, on Main Street in Bridgton. As she grew into a teenager, she heeded the call of Pleasant Mountain, skiing whenever she possibly could. At one point she even (if half-jokingly) aspired to be a professional “ski bum.”

However, she had adventure elsewhere in her immediate future.

After living and working several years in Portland after high school, she returned briefly to Bridgton before pursuing wider horizons. In the mid-1970s, Sabina left Bridgton and Maine for happy times spent in Key West, Colorado, and Texas before finally settling, for a truly idyllic period of time in her life, in Eagle Nest, N.M. (where she even had a pet armadillo). Along with her journeys there and visits back to Maine she also spent time in New Orleans.

As much as she loved the Southwest and hoped someday to come back, she returned to her beloved hometown for the birth of her son Carl in 1978. Back in Bridgton, she worked for the town’s Water District, Bridgton Academy, and Western Maine Counseling, typically in clerical positions. She additionally worked for Emory Waterhouse in Portland. Also, during her brief time in Massachusetts, she was employed at her favorite job at Stubbins Associates in Cambridge, Mass., that allowed her to occasionally travel, which she loved. That said, she ultimately returned to her hometown of Bridgton, a place she cherished like no other.

Sabina valued nothing more highly than her family, especially her son Carl who she loved immensely, along with his wife Carla. However, nothing matched her pride and joy at watching her “Cannolis,” grandsons Giovanni and Gennaro, whom she adored, grow up. They brought her a different, greater kind of happiness than she’d experienced before and enriched her life beyond measure, being a “Nonna.”

By no means did Sabina suffer fools, but she had an incredibly sharp mind which led to an incredible sense of humor that all prized. That sense of humor was most apparent at family gatherings and parties — her favorite things — where you could count on basking in the warmth of her smile with the twinkle in her eyes, and that delightful laugh. The loss to her loved ones is immeasurable, but thankfully, so is the love, laugh, and lessons she shared with all of us. She will be greatly missed.

Sabina is survived by her son Carl P. Gallinari and wife Carla with grandsons Giovanni and Gennaro, all of Quincy, Mass.

Her sisters: Martha Carpenter (and husband David) of Danvers, Mass., and Kristina Schwartz (and husband Michael) of Westbrook. Her nephews: Joshua Carpenter and Jacob Carpenter of Danvers, Mass.; Daniel Schwartz Westbrook; Her niece Anna Schwartz (and wife Sarah Holmes) of Westbrook.

Private services will be held and announced at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bridgton Public Library (bridgtonlibrary.org/support-the-library/) in her name.

Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton. To make an online condolence please visit www.chandlerfunerals.com

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Jigsaw Puzzle Library, North Waterford Church (Route 35), the lending library is open every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. All are welcome.

Tuesdays Harrison Food Bank, 12 to 6 p.m., located at the Harrison Food Bank, Ronald G. St. John Community Center located at 176 Waterford Road in Harrison.

Telephone: 207-647-3384.

Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., former Methodist Church building, Main Street.

Naples Food Pantry, 10 to 11:30 a.m., located at the Naples United Methodist Chuck; open to Naples residents, distribution is drivethru.

Tai Chi Maine at the St. Joseph Church parking lot on South High Street at 10 a.m.

For more information, go to the Tai Chi Maine website or e-mail Taichiinmaine@ gmail.com Jeannette’s Closet, 9 to 11 a.m., free clothing, First Congregational Church, South High Street, Bridgton.

Caregiver Support Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m., MWV Adult Day Center, 987 East Main Street, Center Conway, N.H. This support group offers education, support and coping skills for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s or Related Disorders. Prearranged car is available for SCHEDULE, Page 5B

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(Continued from Page 3B) increased from $10,000 to $25,000 in tax year 2022. That same deduction increases an additional by $5,000 in tax year 2023, and another $5,000 in 2024, before reaching a maximum of $35,000 in tax year 2025.

This is a major step toward stopping the flight of up to 80,000 retirees to states that do not tax retirement pensions. It is a major benefit to retirees living on a fixed income and negatively impacted by rising prices. House Republicans agree with those who say that state government should not have taken an extra $1.2 billion from taxpayers in the first place.

House Republicans know what every day Mainers are going through and how many families cannot keep up with rising prices. The only viable option was to return money to people rather than have Democrats spend it on new programs that will require additional taxes in the future.

We trust that Maine citizens know how to spend their money better than state government.

Going forward, it matters who controls our government and whether or not they prioritize Maine citizens over virtue signaling or narrow special interests. If given the opportunity to lead, Republicans will propose solutions that make life easier for you by lowering costs, taxes, and barriers to innovation and job creation.

We want equal opportunity for everyone to be successful, not just government and large conglomerates. The more people that are able to contribute, the better our state will be.

Rep. Patrick Corey (R-Windham) is finishing his fourth term representing part of Windham in the 130th Legislature.

His responsibilities include: Committee on Appropriations & Financial Affairs, Committee on Veterans & Legal Affairs, and the Marijuana Advisory Commission.

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We just completed a major renovation to be more comfortable and up-to-date for today’s families. And Chandler Funeral Homes is constantly advancing and offering more services than any other funeral homes in the area.

Family and friends attending services now have a stunning reception area to share a meal after the service. Also, our casket selection is now online for your convenience.

Improvements all done with our families in mind to give quality service above and beyond the rest at affordable prices.

While we are adding more, we are still committed to keeping our prices fair. That’s one important reason we are the most preferred funeral home and we won’t ever forget that.

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Mondays-Fridays AA Bridgton New Day Group, 12 to 1 p.m., Lake Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Drive, Suite E (located behind the old hospital using a private entrance, 803-8707, www.lrrcbridgton.org Tuesdays-Wednesdays Free Clothing. The Table continues to offer free clothing from 1 to 5 p.m. as well as the last Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. There is a variety of clothing available for both genders and many sizes. The Table is located at 160 Main Street in Norway (across the road from the hospital).

Mondays Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., at Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, no charge.

Knitting Group meets at the Caswell Conservancy Center in Harrison from 1 to 3 p.m. All levels of knitting are welcome.

Stamping Up Class at the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, Norway, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Space limited, masks required, materials provided. Sign up at info@ crcofwm.org Chair Yoga (presented by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine) at Caswell Conservancy Center (42 Main Street) in Harrison with Susan Kane from 11 a.m. to noon. Open to public ($10), free to cancer patients and their caregivers. No reg-

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Names of grandchildren will not be included, but the number of grandchildren or nephews and nieces will be used. If the deceased individual’s only connection to the area is a nephew, niece or grandchild, that person will be listed by name.

Obituaries to run “as written” are paid obituaries, a price quote and proof will be provided. The News reserves the right to edit all obituaries including length if necessary.

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Weekly Schedule of Events (Continued from Page 4B) the family member while the caregiver attends the meeting. For more information, call 603-356-4980 or online at mwvadultdaycenter.org.

Al-anon, 5 to 6 p.m., Lake Region Recovery Center, www.lrrcbridgton.org Free Narcan Training every other month, third Tuesday (next May 17), 10 to 11 a.m. by Lake Region Recovery Center. Zoom at https://us02web.zoom. us/86337728738. Meeting ID: 86337728738 (You can use our computers to do this, or at home) Wednesdays Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., at Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, no charge.

Morning Coffee, 9 to 11 a.m., American Legion Post 67, 25 Depot Street, Bridgton. Stop by and have a coffee on us, and see what has been happening with the American Legion. All are welcome!

Chair Yoga (presented by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine) at Caswell Conservancy Center (42 Main Street) in Harrison with Susan Kane from 11 a.m. to noon. Open to public ($10), free to cancer patients and their caregivers. No registration required.

Thrift Shop at the Lovell United Church of Christ (1174 Main Street), open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; $2 bag sale on the last Wednesday and Saturday of each month.

Family Caregiver Support Group, second Wednesday of each month, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Bridgton Community Center (15 Depot Street), confidentiality respected, sponsored

by Southern Maine Agency on Aging; tel. 647-3116.

Sweden Food Pantry, open the first and third Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shoppers must wear a mask. For a To-Go box, call 647-5735 the Monday before pantry.

The pantry is in the basement of the Sweden Community Church, 137 Bridgton Road,

near Sweden’s Four Corners (intersection of Route 93 and Waterford Road).

Hazel & Owen Currier Doll Museum, located at 103 Lovell Road in Fryeburg, is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. See hundreds of dolls including Barbie, Shirley Temple, Madam Alexander and Cabbage Patch Dolls.

To schedule private tours, e-mail Sally Whitaker at whitaker9244@roadrunner. com. Suggested donation is $5 per person. Children under age 12 must be supervised by an adult.

Alateen Meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., PVHI Outreach/Legion Hall, 47 Bradley Street, Fryeburg.

For more information, chris. whitaker@pvhi.org or call 207-332-7735.

Wednesdays and Thursdays Fryeburg Historical Society Osgood House Museum, located at 83 Portland Street in Fryeburg, is open for tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information e-mail the Historical Society at info@ fryeburghistorical.org or visit the webpage at fryeburghistorical.org Thursdays Tai Chi Maine at the Bridgton Town Hall on North High Street at 10 a.m.

All participants are asked to wear masks. For more information, go to the Tai Chi Maine website or e-mail Taichiinmaine@gmail.com NA (Narcotics Anonymous), 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lake Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Drive, Suite E, located behind the old hospital using a private entrance, 803-8707, www. lrrcbridgton.org Women for Sobriety, 3 p.m., Lake Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Drive, Bridgton (behind old Bridgton Hospital). Open meeting. In-person or Zoom (https://us02web.zoom. us/j/89816213447). Meeting ID: 89816213447.

Trail Runs.

Every Thursday, May to September,

5:30 p.m., Greater Lovell Land Trust, Lovell Rec, and Upper Saco Valley Land Trust will co-host Roots & Rocks Ramblers Fun Trail Runs. Check gllt.org to register for e-mail announcements of weekly locations.

Fridays Coffee Call, 8 to 10 a.m., Caswell Conservancy Center (42 Main Street) in Harrison, pastries and donuts available, lots of hot coffee, stimulating conversations and time to share memories of time in the military and more.

Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., at Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, no charge.

Coffee Café at the Waterford Library, 10 a.m. to noon, a weekly gathering with your friends and neighbors.

Saturdays Free Breakfast. The Table is excited for the return of in-person breakfasts with the option of pick-up to go meals at 9 a.m. at the Norway Grange on Whitman Street in Norway. The Table is always interested in other teams who would like to take a Saturday and serve breakfast. The inperson breakfast has been a great way to combat food insecurity as well as fulfilling a social need for many in the area.

Sebago Yoga classes on Saturday mornings at the Sebago Town Hall gym.

Sign up at www.sebagoyoga. com.

Thrift Shop at the Lovell United Church of Christ (1174 Main Street), open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; $2 bag sale on the last Wednesday and Saturday of each month.

Painting classes for beginners and intermediates at 1 p.m. at the Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main Street, Harrison.

Landscape techniques will be will taught and all materials will be provided. Cost is $20. Instructor: Sandra Kimball. Call (207) 6935655 for subject matter for the coming weeks.

Art Classes at the Caswell Conservancy Center from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Open to all levels. Call for information 207-693-5655.

All About Books, third Saturdays at the Waterford Library at 11a.m. All About Books offers Maine authors a platform to talk about their writing process, evolving journey, and their books.

Recent challenges have made these conversations especially poignant. Program to be held at the library. All

welcome. Free. Zoom attendance available upon request.

Cornerstone Gospel Church, the third Saturday of each month, 7:30 to 9, Tel. 693-6102 or e-mail pastorjimmarstaller@yahoo.com Sundays Church Service at the North Waterford Church will now be held in person, at 10 a.m. on Sundays. All are welcome!

Ping Pong at the Bridgton Town Hall from 1 to 4 p.m.

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BACK IN THE STORE — Local children’s author Cheryl Johnson was contacted that Renys will again sell her two books again this summer. “Their first order was huge! 26 cases! I only have 30 more cases at my house, but I am so grateful they decided to offer them again this summer season,” Johnson said. Cheryl and her husband Chris took the cases to the Newcastle warehouse last Wednesday, as soon as Cheryl knew Renys wanted them. “I am hoping that since my books have proven that people will buy them I may be able to get a traditional Maine publisher interested in my work. That’s been my hope all along these past eight years,” she added. “This has been such a journey, and it’s not over yet!” Cheryl will also be participating in the Bridgton Art Walks this summer.

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Bible Study, 5 p.m., South Bridgton Congregational Church. We will be starting with the book of James.

Church service will follow at 6 p.m. The church is located at 16 Fosterville Road, Bridgton. For more information call Shirley Field at 6471218.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Sunday Service, 42 Sweden Road, Bridgton, 10 a.m. All are welcome!

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TOWN OF CASCO SITE WALK 6:00 P.M JUNE 22, 2022

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

A site walk will be performed by the Casco Planning Board on June 22, 2022 at 6 p.m. on Meadow Road, Map 10 – Lot 4-1, 15.8 acres in the Town of Casco, Maine, for a minor four lot subdivision submitted by DM Roma LLC on behalf of RN Willey and Son Excavating.

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Town of Waterford NOTICE OF TAX SALE

Bids are being accepted for the purchase of property described as Map 39 Lot 19. A completed Bid Form and a certified check or money order in a sealed envelope marked “Tax Sale Bid” for the full amount offered will constitute a bid. Bid Forms can be obtained at the Town Office or on the Town Website.

Bids must be returned by 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, 2022 The Board of Selectmen reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informalities. The property is sold as is and will be conveyed by the quitclaim deed without covenants.

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TOWN OF HARRISON Harrison Board of Appeals The Harrison Board of Appeals will meet Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 6 p.m. at the Town Office, 20 Front St., Harrison for: Administrative Appeal submitted by Colin McKeith and Adam T. McKeith, Lot 4, Evergreen Acres, Harrison.

Shoreland Zoning Variance Application – Robert and Nicole McEwan, 31 Pinecroft Rd., Harrison. A site walk will be performed at 5:30 p.m. by the Board. 1T24

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Bridgton Farmers’ Market recipe

Rhubarb Upside Down Cake

By Nancy Tripp Bridgton Farmers’ Market I am always looking for something fun to do with rhubarb. This year, I was searching for a rhubarb quick bread when I fell upon this beauty. Perfect! I’ll make it. And, it is delicious, seasonal and uncomplicated. Coming from Deb Perlman it has to be good!

2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves A few gratings of fresh nutmeg 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk 1 1/2 cups (195 grams) all-purpose flour Rhubarb Upside Down Cake Heat oven: To 350°F. from Smitten Kitchen Make topping: In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet, trim your Topping rhubarb to lengths that will fit across the bottom in one 1 pound (450 grams) rhubarb, trimmed direction, i.e. some short and some taller. Remove rhubarb 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar and cut each stalk lengthwise into thin (about 1/4-inch Finely grated zest from half a lemon thick) ribbons. If your rhubarb is already quite thin, you 4 tablespoons (2 ounces or 55 grams) unsalted butter, cold might just want to halve each piece lengthwise. is fine Sprinkle sugar into skillet and add lemon zest; use Two pinches of salt your fingers to mix the zest into the sugar; the grit of the Cake sugar will help release the most flavor from it. Add but6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, softened ter and salt and heat skillet over medium until butter has 2/3 cup (125 grams) light or dark brown sugar melted, stirring frequently. Add rhubarb and cook, turning 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar gently, for 3 to 4 minutes, until it has softened slightly 2 large eggs and released some of its liquid. Remove from heat and set 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Calendar of Events 11 a.m. All welcome. Free.

Zoom attendance link available upon request: waterfordmelibrary@gmail.com Sunday, June 19 Finnish-American Heritage Society of Maine monthly meeting will take place at 2 p.m. at the FinnAm Center at 8 Maple Street in West Paris. Following a brief business meeting, Larry and Carol LaBossiere will present a program featuring their trip to the Imperial cities of Prague, Warsaw and Budapest. The public is invited to attend.

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 association.

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

Author and University of Southern Maine professor, Donna Cassidy, in person at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell at 7 p.m. to speak about renowned Maine artist,

Loon Echo notes Wednesday, June 22, 6 p.m. at Pondicherry Park, Bridgton.

Register at www.lelt.org Learn from professional running coaches on Loon Echo Land Trust trails! Get tips on form, injury prevention, gear, and any other questions you have about trail running. All paces, all distances. No runner left behind!

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The church is located at 941 Meadow Road in Casco.

For more information, call 207-627-4282.

Tag, Garage, Yard Sale at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 42 Sweden Road, Bridgton.

Open Mic Night will be held 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell. For more information: www.hobbslibrary.org or call 925-3177.

Sunday, June 26 Walking Tour. Join the Sebago Historical Society for a Walking Tour of Pink Street, in the Sebago Village District affected by the proposed quarry project. Meet at the Spaulding Memorial Library for a presentation about the area and then, rain or shine, walk along Pink Street (Baldwin Road) for a guided tour. The library is located at 282 Sebago Road (Route 114). FMI 787-2321.

Tuesday, June 28 Public supper at the North Waterford Congregational Church, Route 35 across from Melby’s Market, 5 to 6 p.m. Cost: $12. Menu: Baked beans, chop suey, coleslaw, brown bread, rolls and gingerbread.

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(Continued from Page 4B) with us to learn about efforts underway to protect the water quality of Sebago Lake, the drinking water source for 1 in 6 Mainers. We have a limited number of boats available for folks to borrow (free of charge). Please indicate you need a boat when you register.

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Marsden Hartley, immediately following the library’s Annual Meeting, which will take place in the King Community Room beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Annual Meeting and Professor Cassidy’s presentation will be available to watch simultaneously on Zoom. For more information, and to access the Zoom link, please visit www.hobbslibrary.org or call the library at 9253177.

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.

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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 207-925- 3177.

Friday, June 17 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 warhero 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

skillet aside.

Make cake: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until combined, then vanilla. Sprinkle mixture with baking powder, salt, and all the spices and beat well to thoroughly mix them in. Add buttermilk; mixture will have a curdled texture but don’t worry, it’s all going to even out. Scrape down the bowl and add flour; beat only until it disappears.

Check your rhubarb base to make sure all the pieces are in the order you’d like them to be; nudge around any that are not, then dollop cake batter over rhubarb mixture in small spoonfuls and smooth top as best as you can. As the rhubarb mixture will be very wet, this will seem almost impossible. I actually gave up and just put it in the oven, where the cake spread into one even layer on its own.

(Thank you, cake.)

Bake cake: For about 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted deep into the cake (but not the topping underneath) comes out batter-free. Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool for 5 minutes, then run a knife around the edges to loosen. Place a larger plate upside down over the skillet and use two pot-holdered hands to flip cake out onto it. If any rhubarb is stuck in the pan or slides down the side, just return it to the top of the cake.

Serve: Warm or at room temperature. Cake keeps for a couple days at room temperature and up to a week in the fridge, or so I hear.

The Bridgton Farmers’ Market has moved outdoors for its 27th summer season! The market runs every Saturday from 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, please maintain a short leash and control over your animal. Thank you!

For a full list of vendors and information on ordering go to: https://www.facebook.com/BridgtonFarmersMarket/ or contact BFM at bridgtonfarmersmarket.me@gmail.com BFM accepts credit cards and EBT. See you there!

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This week’s puzzle theme:

At The Beach

ACROSS 1. Like a certain eagle 5. *Beach-goer’s protective acronym 8. “To ____ and to hold” 12. Arabian bigwig 13. Indian lentil staple 14. Wild West grazer 15. TV prize 16. Between Illinois and Nebraska 17. Quick and light on one’s feet 18. *Wooden walkway by the beach 20. Not this 21. Unwritten examinations 22. Cherry middle 23. Relating to a rib 26. *Beach suit type 29. Kanye’s genre 30. Pool hall mishap 33. 52 cards 35. *Sunny Dutch Caribbean vacation destination 37. Be unwell 38. Eagle’s home 39. Precedes carotene?

40. Twisted or meandered 42. Chill, with ‘out’ 43. Seat by day, bed by night 45. Modifies 47. *Just out of the water 48. Parallel grooves 50. Arrival times

52. *Wave rider 56. Nitrogen, in the olden days 57. In ____ of 58. Hipbones 59. Parcel of land 60. Et alibi 61. Auctioneer’s exclamation 62. A.C.T. section 63. Tie the knot 64. *Casual beach tops DOWN 1. British Broadcasting Corporation, colloquially 2. Shells in a magazine 3. Capital of Peru 4. Fungus damage (2 words) 5. *Same as sandbar 6. Catch for a ratchet’s notch, pl.

7. Criticism 8. *Water at its highest (2 words) 9. The largest continent 10. Retired electric Chevy 11. Compass dir.

13. Hindu Festival of Lights 14. Dyed fabric 19. Type of TV show 22. Eating contest staple 23. *Decapod on a beach 24. *Propelled like a paddle board

25. Plural of sputum 26. Type of bin in a grocery store 27. Bundle of axons 28. Slipperier 31. *Building material found at the beach 32. Jack Ryan’s and Jason Bourne’s org.

34. Barrels of beer 36. *Hasselhoff’s beach TV show 38. Improvise 40. Exercise group 41. Upbraiding 44. Annoy 46. Lao Tzu follower 48. Hotel room option

49. Metallica’s “Don’t ____ On Me” 50. Poet Pound 51. To perfection (3 words) 52. A bunch

53. *End-of-day summertime soother 54. Rub the wrong way 55. Pops 56. Cash dispenser

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TONIGHT: June 16

Justin McIver to speak Justin McIver, well known Bridgton developer and owner of Main Eco Homes, will speak with Rotarians on Thursday, June 16, at 4:30 p.m. at Stella’s on the Square. All are invited to this free event.

Although McIver is most known for his development of homes, apartments and commercial properties in Bridgton, he will focus his talk on Thursday on development of partnerships and their importance in building community. An excellent example of that effort is Music on Maine, a collabora-

tive venture McIver developed on a vacant lot he owns in the center of downtown Bridgton. Having hosted several musical events over the past year, the venture is very popular with residents and vacationers alike.

Want to learn more about Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club, check out its website https://lakeregionrotary.com or its Facebook page.

For specific questions, contact President Jessica Putnam at LakeRegionRotary@ gmail.com.

MOVING the Barcus horse stocks into the area where it will be displayed in the Exhibit Shed. Pictured left to right are Jim Gaff, Peter Hammond, Merrill Rollins and Martha Denison.

Historic Scribner’s Mill

HARRISON — The hisThis season, volunteers Bridge into the Town of toric Scribner’s Saw Mill will be finishing the recently Harrison, the mill is on the and Homestead site will be raised timber frame that is left. From Routes 35 or open for tours on Saturday, to serve as an exhibit shed. 117, follow the Maine State June 18 from 1 to 4 p.m.

The shed will hold early Directional signs found at Come early enough to be items related to the mill that Carsley or Maple Ridge LOCAL DEVELOPER Justin McIver will speak to local Rotarians TONIGHT, able to enjoy the tour of the will tell the early history and Roads respectively. For Thursday, June 16 at 4:30 p.m. at Stella’s on the Square. All are invited to this free mill, where you learn about stories of the mill. There those following their GPS event. (Photo courtesy Lori Valigra/BDN) the “Sash” saw used to cut will be a special exhibit of a from Route 121, continue on lumber, how to put togeth- Barcus Horse Stock donated Bolsters Mills Road to Jesse er a barrel, exhibits in the to the mill years ago. It will Mill Road instead of turning Long Shed, the blacksmith finally have a permanent onto the Tamworth Road. operating the forge in the home.

A $5 donation for each blacksmith shop, and tour Scribner’s Mill is found adult is requested. Check DENMARK — The and the surrounding commuthe Homestead. The barn south of Bolsters Mills the website at scribnersmill.

Denmark Public Library wel- nities came to enjoy the fun, and icehouses are also open on Jesse Mill Road cross- org for more information comed friends and neighbors purchase perennials donated for self-guided tours. ing over the Crooked River about the mill. to a very special event: our by generous local garden30th Annual Plant Sale! Held ers, enter raffles for a wide on Saturday, May 28. range of goodies — from an In honor of this impor- air-fryer to gift certificates tant anniversary, the Library from area businesses — and HARRISON — Instead of the suppers unless other arrangements are made at the Board planted a tree hydran- buy books at DPL’s on-going that were put on monthly by the Bolsters time of placing the order. The Chicken gea dedicated to the many used book sale. The funds Mills United Methodist Church before Pie and gravy will be $15, cash and checks plant sale volunteers. DPL is raised from this very sucthe COVID-19 pandemic, the church will only. particularly grateful to Heidi cessful day will support the be selling their Famous Chicken Pies on “It is our hope that in-person suppers Blake Kota, who has led the many services that the library Saturday, June 18. can again be held monthly this summer; effort from the beginning, provides to the community.

To order a Chicken Pie, call the church however, with the unpredictability of the and to Katie Dunn, Connie The Denmark Public Paterno, Chris Gouterman Library is very grateful to Grace Leach at the Plant at 583-9024 the morning of the 18th status of the virus, we thought that selling the pies on the third Saturday of each and the entire committee that all of those that contributed Sale. (Photo by Heidi between 9 and 11 a.m.

Pies with gravy will be available for month until further notice would be a welBlake Kota) have put in many hours of time, effort, and raffle prizes: pickup that day at the Bolsters Mills come alternative,” organizers said. “We work to make it so popular gardeners, organizers, busi- special thanks to Mayberry UMC, 664 Bolsters Mills Road, Harrison, have missed everyone and look forward to and profitable. nesses, library patrons and Farms for the lovely annubetween the hours of noon and 2 p.m., hearing from you on the 18th.”

People from Denmark neighbors. DPL extends als that they have contributed at wholesale over the years SCISSORS CUT PAPER… and to enthusiastic DJ, Mark Smith, who kept us hopping!

PAPER COVERS DISCOUNT Please the Denmark Library for its monthly book group and the Summer Program for children — “Oceans of Possibilities.”

Friday, June 17 6:30 p.m.

Check out the Denmark MEMBERS & GUESTS Authors Series continuing this summer at the Denmark Arts Center. All of the details are on the website: http:// of www.denmark.lib.me.us Saturday, June 18

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Piano, song & poetry in ‘Songs from Here’ piano works by John Newell and John Knowles Paine.

While the musical offerings will be the same throughout the series, each performance will feature poetry written and read by local talent. This inclusion of local poets in the body of the performance gives each concert a unique local feel and provides a welcoming and accessible atmosphere for music and poetry fans alike.

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Local Happenings COVID Testing

Free COVID-19 antigen testing is available at the Bridgton Library on Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. Drop in, free of charge, quick and private or you can be tested from your car. Test early to treat early.

Jeanette’s Closet closed June 21

Due to the annual Vacation Bible Camp, Jeanette’s Closet Free Clothing Room, located at 33 South High Street in Bridgton, will be closed Tuesday, June 21. The normal operating hours of 9 to 11 a.m. will resume next Tuesday, June 28.

FHS Buffet Supper

The Fryeburg Historical Society Eat-In Buffet Supper will be held this Friday, June 17 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the East Conway (NH) Community Hall, 2861 East Conway Road.

Menu: Ham, roast pork, baked beans, casseroles, salads, rolls, beverages and ice cream sundaes for dessert.

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Bridget Convey — A Ed Nesbit and ethnomusicologist Thomas Hodgson on musician who enjoys perAenigmata, a project featur- forming music of our time, ing musical settings of rid- pianist Bridget Convey has dles penned by St Aldhelm, a found much fulfillment in 7th-century saint and scholar. collaborating with living Erica Ball — Translating composers. She has been foreveryday life into music is tunate to work with composat the heart of Erica’s whim- ers such as Morton Subotnick, sical and playful works. Mel Powell, James Tenney, Inspired by the natural world, Daniel Sonenberg, Vineet a childhood spent dream- Shende, Elliott Schwartz, ing of becoming a ballerina, John Newell, and many othand studies of 20th-century ers.

As a soloist and ensemAmerican avant-garde music, Erica is equally at home writ- ble musician, Bridget has ing lyrical melodies that been heard at venues such sweep across an orchestra as Lincoln Center (NYC); and collaborating with ani- Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (Los Angeles, CA); Ojai mators and circus dancers.

Festival (CA); Erica resides in Portland, Music where she is active as a vio- Maybeck Performing Arts linist, pianist, and educator Studio (Berkeley, CA); WATERFORD — Sue Inches returns to Climate with a special interest in Percussive Arts Society Conversations at Waterford Church on Thursday, June 16 bringing contemporary music International Convention SONGS, Page 9B to discuss “Bridging the Left and the Right: How to com- to new audiences. municate across the ideological divide.”

Author, educator, and climate change advocate Susan Celebrate the beginning of the 2022 Inches will share insights and ideas for discussion and action summer art season with us at the as part of the continuation of the Climate Conversations: opening reception for Christina Eckerson What Can WE Do? series that began in 2019. The session CLIMATE, Page 10B in a solo show of paintings that career in performance that took her overseas.

Committed to contemporary vocal music and collaboration with composers, Sarah is delighted to have participated in the creation of new works. In the summer of 2015, she gave the world premiere performance of John Harbison’s Seven Poems of Lorine Niedecker with pianist Ursula Oppens, garnering praise from the Wall Street Journal for her “fine balance of energy and introspection,” and “open and engaging presence on stage.”

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NAPLES — The Edes Falls Sewing Circle will hold a public supper this Saturday, June 18 with settings at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Edes Falls Community Center on Edes Falls Road in Naples.

The menu includes two kinds of beans, hot dogs, American chop sue, potato salad, cole slaw, homemade biscuits and a variety of jellied salads. Cost: $10 for adults and $4 for children. Come meet your neighbors and friends.

HARRISON — The Harrison Lions Club will be holding their Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, June 18 at the Lions’ Den (located in the back of the Block Building on Main Street in Harrison).

There will be a $60 entry fee. Doors will open at 12 p.m. with a start time of 1 p.m. Please bring your masks.

Great food and refreshment are available. Proceeds will be used to support the Harrison Food Bank and the Harrison Summer Rec program.

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Other performances of note include the Boston premiere of Shawn Jaeger’s The Cold Pane and a performance of Jonathan Harvey’s Song Offerings as part of the Tanglewood Festival of Contemporary Music.

Shortly after the pandemic lockdown began in 2020, Sarah collaborated with award-winning composer

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SEBAGO — A complete, take-out only turkey pot pie supper to benefit Sebago Days will be held this Saturday, June 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Sebago Town Hall. Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 12 and under. Contact Donna Cook for pre-orders at 776-4944.

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Composer Erica Ball

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The HAYLOFT at Dragonfly Barn in Bridgton presents an evening of piano, song and poetry this Saturday, June 18 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Songs From Here is a new initiative intended to connect poets, composers, and performers in the beautiful state of Maine, to promote local talent and foster a greater sense of community across creative disciplines.

Maine composers are at the heart of this program.

It will feature a brand-new set of songs commissioned in 2021 and written specifically for this project by Portlandbased composer Erica Ball.

Dan Sonenberg has put together a new song arrangement for the initiative, and the program will include solo

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Roberts Overhead Doors Commercial/residential – free estimates Now offering Master Card & Visa 207-595-2311 (12/22x)

Ken Karpowich Plumbing Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Master Plumber in ME & NH Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423

F. Jonathan Bliss, P.L.S. Bliss & Associates Surveying, Land Planning 693 Main St., Lovell 207-925-1468 blissinc@fairpoint.net (12/22x)

INSURANCE Chalmers Ins. Agency 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311

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Clement Bros. Lawn and Landscape Organic lawn & garden maintenance Shoreline restoration Creative stonework, property watch Snowplowing & sanding 207-693-6646 www.clementbros.com

Oberg Insurance CHURCH SERVICES DENTAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANTS Auto, Home, Business, Life 132 Main St., Bridgton (12/22x) Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858 (12/22x) Field of Grace Baptist Church Chandel Associates Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Family & Periodontal Dental Hygiene Svcs.

Accounting, Taxes REAL ESTATE Southern Maine Retirement Services Infants, Toddlers, Teens and Adults 701 Pequawket Trail Audits, Full Service Payroll Brownfield 603-793-4984 (6/22x) InNetwork; N.E. Delta Dental & MaineCare Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans Chalmers Real Estate 3 Elm St., Bridgton 100 Main St., Bridgton 207-647-4125 bdhc@myfairpoint.net (6/22x) Life and Senior Dental Insurance Office 647-5711 (TF) (TF) Saint Peters Episcopal 150 Main St., Bridgton 207-647-2900 (12/22x) Tel. 647-3311 Rev. Daniel Warren ELECTRICIANS Jones & Matthews, PA Kezar Realty INTERIOR DESIGN Sunday Service 10 a.m.

Certified Public Accountants Homes, Land & Vacation Rentals 42 Sweden Road 647-8549 (3/23x) D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons Accounting and taxes Lovell Village 207-925-1500 Universal Designz Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor KezarRealty.com (12/22x) Roosevelt Trail Prof. Bldg.

Consulting – Design Residential/Commercial/Industrial CLEANING SERVICES Route 302, Bridgton Decorating – Aging in Place Oberg Agency Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire 647-3668 cpas@maine.com (12/22x) Residential, Business, Lake Shore Servicemaster Bridgton 207-647-5012 (6/22x) www.UniversalDesignzMaine.com 207-754-0730 (12/22x) Property Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office ATTORNEYS 132 Main St., Bridgton J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858 (12/22x) OIL DEALERS 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452 (12/22x) Residential - Commercial - Industrial Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service RUBBISH SERVICE Dead River Co. Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA TLC Home Maintenance Co. Bridgton 647-9435 (12/22x) Range & Fuel Oil 110 Portland St., Fryeburg, ME 04037 Professional Cleaning and ABC Rubbish Oil Burner Service 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com Property Management Weekly Pick-up R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor Tel. 647-2882, Bridgton (12/22x) Container Service (12/22x) Housekeeping and much more 24 hour Emergency Service Tel. 743-5417 (TF) 583-4314 (12/22x) Residential & Commercial PAINTING CONTRACTORS Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882 (6/22x) Worsters Rubbish Removal 132 Main St. – P.O. Box 10, COMPUTERS Redo Properties.com Trash hauling Bridgton, ME 04009 Docks – Demolition “AWARD WINNING” FLOORING 647-8360 (12/22x) Naples Computer Services Snowplowing/Sanding Interior/Exterior painting & repairs PC repair/upgrades – on-site service Harrison 207-583-6914 (6/22x) Local, experienced & professional Hastings Law Office Virus and spy-ware removal Bolsters Decorating Center Call/text 207-693-4663 (Home) (12/22x) 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 Home and business networking Carpet – vinyl – ceramic SELF-STORAGE Fryeburg, ME 04037 Video security systems Always free decorating consulting Webber Painting & Restoration Bridgton Storage 935-2061 www.hastingsmalia.com 71 Harrison Rd., Naples 693-3746 (6/22x) bolsters@megalink.net Interior/exterior painting & repairs 409 Portland Rd. (6/22x) 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202 Waterfront specialists – Free estimates 28 units & 4000’ open barn DENTAL SERVICES (6/22x) Fully insured – References 207-831-8354 Bridgton 272-8085 (6/22x) CHIMNEY LINING

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Bridgton Dental Associates Dr. Paul Cloutier Complete dental care 138 Harrison Rd., Bridgton www.bridgtondental.com 207-647-8052

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PLUMBING & HEATING

Henry’s Concrete Construction Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. Foundations, Slabs, Floors Specializing in repair service in Harrison Tel. 583-4896 (6/22x) The Lake Region 647-4436 (12/22x)

TREE SERVICE Q-Team & Cook’s Tree Service Removal-pruning-cabling-chipping Stump grinding-bucket work-bobcat Crane-licensed & fully-insured Q Team 693-3831 or Cook’s 647-4051 Toll free 207-693-3831 www.Q-Team.com (TF)

Rice Tree Service – Sheldon Rice Complete tree service – free estimates Removal-prune-chipping-stump grinding Licensed and insured Utility and Landscape Arborist Waterford ME – 583-2474 (6/22x)

VETERINARY Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Route 302, Fryeburg 207-935-2244 (12/22x)

WINDOW TREATMENTS Bolsters Decorating Center Custom window treatments Always free decorating consulting bolsters@megalink.net 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202 (6/22x)

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

Universal Designz Dyer Septic Window Treatments – Upholstery Septic systems installed & repaired Slip Covers – 207-754-0730 Site work-emergency service-ecofriendly www.UniversalDesignzMaine.com 1-877-250-4546 207-583-4546 (12/22x) (12/22x)

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The Clean Sweep LLC Chimney Cleaning Service Supaflu and Stainless Steel Chimney lining and relining Dana Richardson 935-2501

Maine Survey Consultants, Inc. Land info services – Surveys Boundary/Topographic/Flood elevation PO Box 485, Harrison, Maine Off: 583-6159 D. A. Maxfield Jr. PLS Over 10,000 surveys on file (6/22x)

Country Living ‘Songs from Here’ Navona, Cuneiform, Independent and Nataraja labels. Bridget serves as adjunct piano faculty at Bates College, Bay Chamber Music School and has a private piano studio in Central Maine.

Christine Paul — Songs From Here Managing Director Christie Paul believes access to music is important for all. Christie brings years of performing experience coupled with administrative acumen to the team at Songs from Here.

She is a nonprofit arts SONGS, Page 10B

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

HELP WANTED

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 FUTURE LEADERS WANTED — Q-Team Tree Service in Naples.

Visit Q-Team.com/benefits for info. tf51

LOOKING FOR — houses or camps to paint for 2022 season.

Fully-insured. Free estimates. 34 years experience. Dirigo Custom Painting. 743-9889.

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10' x 10' Unit – $75/mo.

10' x 20' Unit – $125/mo.

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LAKE REGION AREA ­— Professional cleaning service has openings weekly and bi-weekly.

Impeccable references. Years of experience. Free estimates. Call Phyllis. 207-462-4413.

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Offering SeaSOnal/Year-rOund, Part-time/full-time POSitiOnS Now accepting new candidates to join our team at Aries Landscaping. Starting pay $18 hourly, plus incentives!

Must be reliable and goal oriented. If you are a hardworking individual, we at Aries Landscaping offer all of the training for you to succeed. Two references required.

landScaPing

207-461-1539 / johnallenhemi@yahoo.com

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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LADY WITH A TRUCK — weekly trash pickup in Bridgton only. Special summer rates. Large clean-out rates. Free estimates.

Call: 207-595-9532.

2t23x ODD JOBS ­— by the hour, day, week or job. Power washing, light trucking. Free estimates. 6274649.

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FOR SALE

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

52t2x KAYAK — Perception, sea-going, 17 ft. long. $300. Call Tom 6473028.

3t23x $5 FOR TATTERED — U.S. Flag when purchasing new U.S. Flag 3’x5’ or larger. Maine Flag & Banner, Windham, 893-0339. tf46

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

VEHI­CLES FOR SALE

PAYING TOP DOLLAR — For unwanted vehicles. We also buy copper, brass, wire, aluminum, batteries and much more. Call 603323-7363 26t14x 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

NOW ACCEPTING — new clients at SALON @ 240 MANE ask for Tammy Reynolds 207-4610818 or 207-647-8688.

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DK PROPERTY MAINTENANCE — Property watch/caretaking.

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

9t22x KIMBALL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE — Spring cleanup, Bark mulch, loam, aggregates installed. Brush removal, chipping available and more. Fully Insured.

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.

22t18 DENMARK HOUSE PAINTING — Since 1980. Interior and exterior painting. Free estimates. Call John Mathews 452-2781. tf40x

FOR RENT

ROOMS FOR RENT ­— in Casco, Maine. Call Everett Blakelund at 978-502-9019 for all questions/ showings.

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Minimum two cords for delivery.

Order online at wester nmainetimberlands.com or call 207-925-1138

• SOUS CHEF (minimum of 4 years in a professional kitchen) • DINING HALL STAFF • MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Fryeburg Academy offers a comprehensive Benefits Package including: Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, LTD, Life, Retirement, Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave. To apply and view a full listing of our available positions, please visit our website at https://www.fryeburgacademy.org/about/employment. We are an EOE.

TOWN of BRIDGTON

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PART-TIME ASSISTANT CLERK The Town of Casco is seeking a part-time Assistant Clerk in the Town Clerk’s Office. This position will support the office with various activities; however, the primary responsibilities will be assisting the public at the counter. Some of the duties will include motor vehicle and recreational vehicle registrations, hunting and fishing license sales, issue certified copies of birth, marriage and death records, assist with elections and process tax payments.

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This part-time position is 20-25 hours a week with occasional extra hours during elections and scheduled absences. Previous experience in Municipal Government is preferred, but will train the right person. To apply send a resume with a completed job application (available on our website www.cascomaine.org) to the attention of Town Manager, at 635 Meadow Road, Casco, ME 04015. Deadline to apply is June 24, 2022.

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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

Experienced Help Welcome Apply in person

Ask for David Allenson • 207-693-3988

This is a full time position.

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Benefits include: Health Insurance, Retirement, vacation pay and sick pay.

THE TOWN OF LOVELL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

$275/cord GREEN:

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Call to to order: order: 207-452-2157 207-452-2157 Call

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Saturday, June 25, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

GARAGE/CRAFT 42 Sweden Rd., Bridgton

Vendors Welcome Table Space $10 for One or Two Spaces for $15

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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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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Saco River Canoe & Kayak in Fryeburg, Maine, is currently seeking individuals looking for full and part-time work.

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

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

Must be physically able to lift, load and unload canoes on and off canoe trailers independently.

Please contact us by phone 207-935-2369 or e-mail info@sacorivercanoe.com.

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

Please DO NOT respond if you: are unable to set your alarm, text out sick once a week, have to find a ride to work, or think checking social media every five minutes is part of your daily tasks.

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

Please call or text 207-557-2801

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Parks & Cemeteries

1069 Main Street, Lovell, ME 04051 Phone: 207-925-6272 Fax 207-925-1710

SEASONED:

SEASONED: GREEN: $225/cord $$ 325/cord 325/cord SEMI-SEASONED: SUPPLY IS LIMITED, ORDER ONLY NOW! DELIVERED TO MAINE

If you enjoy the outdoors this may be the position for you.

Requirements include a valid driver’s license with a minimum age of 18.

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

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT The Town of Bridgton is accepting applications for work in the Town’s parks and cemeteries. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week with some weekends required.

Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Applications are available at the Town Office and online at https://bridgtonmaine.org.

Please submit an application and resume to: David Madsen, Public Services Director 3 Chase Street, Ste 1 Bridgton, ME 04009 To submit your application electronically please send via e-mail to dkiriaji@bridgtonmaine.org.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

PREMIUM HARDWOOD MIX PREMIUM HARDWOOD MIX

YARD SALES

Green Firewood $250 per Cord

has openings for the following full-time positions:

Please submit a letter of interest, resume and references to: Town of Lovell Attention: Stephen Goldsmith 1069 Main Street, Lovell, ME 04051 or via e-mail to: s.goldsmith@lovellmaine.org

BUSINESS SERVICES

Full and Part-time Help Wanted

FRYEBURG ACADEMY

The Town of Bridgton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

WORK WANTED

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(Continued from Page 8B) (Columbus, OH); among many others. She received her Diploma from Mannes College of Music, NYC (Precollege Division) 1989; BFA from State University of New York at Purchase 1993; and MFA from the California Institute of the Arts 1997.

Bridget performs regularly with the VentiCordi Chamber Ensemble; Maine Music Society; and is co-founder/ director of the Resinosa Ensemble, with Joëlle Morris (mezzo-soprano) and Eliza Meyer (cello).

She can be heard on

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HELP WANTED

Full/Part-time Maintenance Person

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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

207-647-2591

Administrative Assistant BRIDGTON COMMUNITY CENTER The Bridgton Community Center is seeking a full-time assistant to the Executive Director. The ideal candidate will be energetic, well-organized, and willing to take initiative and charge of work and projects. The candidate will work closely with the Executive Director to support the goals and objectives of the Community Center pertaining to development, communications, new initiatives, and other key aspects of the organization.

• This position requires frequent communication with the public and volunteers • Scheduling and management of current activities and future projects • At the direction of the Executive Director, the Assistant will coordinate and manage special projects including collaborating with the community, town government, volunteers, and local organizations.

Besides a salary and benefits program, the Community Center offers a friendly and personally rewarding environment.

If you would like to be considered for this position please address your application and resume to: Darcey Pomerleau, Executive Director, Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot Street, Bridgton, ME. Or apply online at Indeed.com. Additional information about the Community Center can be found at: www.bridgtoncommunitycenter.org

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Arts & Entertainment

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Q & A: ‘Always… Patsy Cline’ at Deertrees HARRISON — Back for a second season expect by attending this performance? at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison by popular Katie Connor: They’ll enjoy a great story demand, Always…Patsy Cline is a musical about friendship with the added bonus of a based on the true story about Cline’s friendwalk down memory lane of so many classic, ship with a fan from Houston named Louise wonderful songs!

Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas Gail Phaneuf: I think people are surprised honky-tonk in l961 and continued a friendthat this is a true story about a friendship ship with Cline until her death. between Patsy and Louise. It’s basically a The show is a tribute to the legendary book musical. Many people think the show country singer, who died tragically at age is just a concert of her music — but it’s much 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The musical, more when you add the personal stories and complete with down home country humor, letters from Patsy’s early years — a real includes many of Patsy’s unforgettable hits treasure! such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams Q: What made you want to reprise this and Walking After Midnight, 27 songs in all show/role at Deertrees Theatre?

— in one of the most produced musicals in Katie Connor: We had so much fun last America. The show is sponsored by Pamela year, and the audience response was so overSessions at Barefoot Realty. whelmingly positive. We are very excited to Always…Patsy Cline is produced at perform it again this season — it’s the perfect Deertrees Theatre on Friday and Saturday, venue for this show!

June 24 and 25, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $32.

Gail Phaneuf: It all happened so fast For tickets or more information, visit deerlast season — with the pandemic reopentrees-theatre.org, e-mail gail@deertrees.org, ing of Deertrees after it being dark for a KATIE CONNOR as Patsy (left) and Gail Phaneuf as Louise (center) perform or call 207-583-6747. Ticket prices include year. I felt like the show was just getting its in Always… Patsy Cline, which takes the Deertrees Theatre stage on Friday and a $2 Heritage Fee that supports the ongoing legs, and the show ended! So many patrons Saturday, June 24-25 at 7:30 p.m. restoration and improvements of Deertrees shared that they were not able to attend in fact that she became fast friends with a fan and went back to Theatre.

September – so we decided to reprise the The show features Katie Connor performing as Patsy her house to enjoy bacon and eggs together is an example of show earlier in the season. This time, we will enjoy it even Cline and Gail Phaneuf, who is executive and artistic director Patsy’s down to earth and “normal” personality. more and show our audience why there are such great wordGail Phaneuf: Patsy rose in fame during a time when of-mouth reviews. at Deertrees Theatre, as Louise.

Q: What facets of your background brought your women were mostly dismissed in the music world. She had Q: Having already produced/performed this show, interest to pursue producing/performing in Always… to aspire to greatness so much on her own. She had a tough what did you learn from Patsy’s life that you carry with marriage and focused on making a living for her family. Patsy you today?

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Katie Connor: I have always loved Patsy’s voice and was a very down to earth star.

Katie Connor: I think that life is so short and this show Q: Patsy Cline is universally known for her vocal style. teaches us not to wait to do the things you want in life. music and was thrilled when Gail asked me if I was interested How does your vocal interpretation fit in with that in this Patsy’s career was cut short when she died suddenly at age in doing the show.

Gail Phaneuf: It’s a show about a fast-developing friend- show?

30, but she still lives on as a legend. One of the lines from Katie Connor: Patsy’s singing style and range falls very the show that sticks with me is “I don’t want to get rich. I ship, which is very compelling and is paralleled in my first acquaintance with Katie. She and I met and became fast much in my comfort zone and I find it very easy to emulate just want to live good.” friends during the pandemic. By giving her this opportunity, her on stage.

Gail Phaneuf: Music is crucial to our lives, and the Gail Phaneuf: Katie’s voice has an amazing quality — time we have to hear it is a gift. The overwhelming reaction I have enjoy extending our friendship in the role of her friend Louise onstage. It is a very genuine experience when Louise it’s low and sultry for a woman — but she also has an upper by audiences hearing these songs again is very powerful. range that’s equally beautiful. Patsy’s singing utilized unique People stopped to speak with us after the show with tears falls in love with Patsy’s voice.

Q: Are there elements of Patsy’s personality, stage phrasing and Katie has the ability to make those special in their eyes, sharing that the music stirred both their most presence or style that drew/connect you to this character/ adjustments that really surface Patsy’s unique sound. sentimental memories and hearts. We look forward to makQ: What would you tell audience members to most ing those memories continue this season! show?

Katie Connor: I like that she was so down to earth. The

LR grad pens murder mystery

Set in modern-day Waterville, a baffling new murder mystery/love story has been hailed as “a stellar story … engaging, entertaining, and intelligent” by Roy E. Perry,

LONE PINE, 12” x 16” oil, by realist landscape artist Christina Eckerson is one of pieces on view in her solo show at Hole in the Wall Studioworks.

Solo show at gallery RAYMOND — Hole in the Wall Studioworks is pleased to be welcoming Christina Eckerson to her first solo show at the Raymond gallery.

The public is invited to the opening reception on Saturday, June 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served outside in the sculpture yard.

Christina Eckerson was raised in Camden. She is a realist landscape artist who found her passion for painting at an early age. Her last 25 years have been devoted to painting. She strives to express atmosphere, contrast and color in a cohesive expressive statement.

Christina says it best, “I am inspired by the natural

landscape and the infinite expressions that come from the seasons, the time of day, and my personal interpretation of the moment.”

Christina is an artist member of the Copley Society of Art in Boston. Hole in the Wall Studioworks (Route 302) is delighted that she is showing here and urges everyone to stop in and see her paintings, which will be on display through Aug. 7, 2022.

Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (open 7 days a week starting in July.)

Website: www.holeinthewallgallery.net

Book Reviewer (retired) for The Tennessean. The new novel is entitled Lucy’s in the Neighborhood: A Novel of Maine (Maine Authors Publishing, 2022) and is by Lake Region High School alumnus (1974) David M. Carew, whose previous novel was hailed as “Spellbinding…. I couldn’t put it down!” by Rachel Gladstone of Dish Magazine.

Plot: For decades, Lucy Bouchier has served the world’s best pizza and Italian sandwiches at her beloved neighborhood store, Lucy’s in the Neighborhood, in Waterville, Maine.

Specializing in her own zany brand of humor and with a loving heart as big as

‘Songs from Here’ (Continued from Page 9B) administrator and has worked with a number of non-profit organizations, including a community newspaper, an anti-racism development, and a theater. She also serves as Executive Assistant and Associate Choir Director of Sing St. John, dedicated to providing universally accessible singing for all ages on St. John US Virgin Island.

As a staunch advocate of inclusive new music, Christie is passionate about

this project and bringing opportunities to Maine’s rich community of performers.

Collaboration is at the core of her being and has driven every decision Christie has made regarding her career.

This endeavor to facilitate cooperation across art forms to expand the pool of creation and creativity by working alongside local poets is perfectly in line with her ideals.

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For more information, or to order online, please visit Maine Authors Publishing, (207) 594-0091.

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(Continued from Page 8B) 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. Inches previously spoke last October during a program on the proposed Pine Tree Amendment.

Inches is the author of Advocating for the Environment: How to Gather Power and Take Action. In the book, she discusses storytelling, empathy, mindset, and how effective communication can help us collaborate with others, even those with opposing views. Her message is critical to addressing climate change and finding innovative ways of working together to develop effective responses.

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the state of Maine, she passes the downtime in her store by sharing stories from her past with her best friend and co-worker, Jasmine.

But one day, as Lucy launches into the story of her explosive involvement in a 1972 murder mystery… whose plot blends with that of her love for William, the cherished high school boyfriend who went through the murder case with her… her world is suddenly upended in the strangest, most mystifying and poignant way.

Why does Lucy keep seeing William — the William she knew in 1972, who somehow seems so real — outside her store? Why does William — or whoever or whatever it is — disappear into the mist when Lucy tries to approach him? How are Lucy’s puzzling sightings tied to the decadesold murder mystery — and to the deep, abiding love for William that has never faded from her heart?

About the Author: David M. Carew, who lived in South Casco from 1968 through 1980, is the author

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