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$2.8 million approved to tie project together

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When the new wastewater treatment facility went 10% over budget, funds targeted to add pump stations and upgrade existing ones were shifted to cover that shortfall — thus keeping the project moving ahead.

An additional $2.8 million — long-term loan of up to $1,400,000 at inter-

est of 1.5% per year, and grant for the balance up to $1,400,000 — was secured from the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture).

At a special town meeting held before the Bridgton Select Board session Tuesday, voters unanimously authorized town officials to fund up to $2.8 million of additional costs.

“Everything will now be tied together,” project engineer Brent Bridges said. “Completion hasn’t changed, it will be by the end of next year.”

The treatment facility is located on a 20-acre site behind the Bella Point healthcare facility on Portland Road.

“It’s been quite a journey to make up this gap,”

Bridgton Town Manager Robert Peabody said.

In other meeting notes: Life-saving efforts — Like true first responders, William Janelle of Bridgton and Wesley Wood of California rushed to the aid of a motorcyclist, who suffered life-threatening injuries following a crash at the intersection of North High Street and Mountain Road on July 9.

The two bystanders

acted quickly and decisively, using shirts as tourniquets to stop the injured man’s bleeding.

“Their actions saved that person’s life,” said Bridgton Chief of Police Phil Jones, who presented Janelle with a Citizen Life Saving Award for demonstrating “extraordinary bravery and acts of kindness” during Tuesday’s Select Board meeting. A similar citation will be sent

to Wood, who has returned to his home in California.

Confirmed — When Board Chairwoman Carmen Lone worked with Victoria Hill while she was at the Opportunity Alliance, Lone was “very impressed” with Hill’s abilities.

So when Linda LaCroix recently announced her intention to retire as Community Development director, her deputy — Hill BRIDGTON, Page 2A

Head of School says this will be final year FRYEBURG — Erin P. Mayo enters her 10th year as Head of School at Fryeburg Academy.

And, 2022-23 will be her last.

Mayo announced in a letter to community members that the upcoming school year will be her final one at the Academy.

“I write with warmest gratitude to inform you that 2022-23 will be my final year of service to our school. Upon my very first visit to the Academy in the fall of 2012, I was struck by its balance of durability, vibrance, high expectation, and uncommon kindness: becoming this school community’s leader became my chief aspiration, and my appointment has every day since been among the very chief privileges of my life,” Mayo wrote. “Leaving will not be easy, but I’ve informed the Academy’s Board of Trustees that the time has come for me to QUITE THE BUBBLE floated by Brody Watkins, age 11, of Bridgton while at renew and grow within a Camp Winona. Capturing the moment was camp photographer Uncle Clay. The son new leadership opportuof Jyselle and Greg Watkins, Brody has spent the last three summers at the boys’ nity, as well as to strive for camp located on the shores of Moose Pond in Bridgton. closer proximity to beloved

LAST FA SCHOOL SEASON for Head of School Erin Mayo. family.” at work thinking about the Christopher M. Gordon, future. A search commit’81, president of the tee will start work soon on Fryeburg Academy Board finding the next Head of of Trustees, noted that School to lead Fryeburg Trustees are already hard FINAL YEAR, Page 10A

Those dam doors! Fix could cost $100,000

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — Early this month, the water level at Crystal Lake was receding faster than what one might attribute to droughtlike conditions.

When Town Manager Cass Newell and Public Works Director Andy Ward inspected the dam along the Mill Pond, they immediately discovered why the lake’s water level

was dropping.

One dam door was “completely broken” while the other was “leaking badly,” Newell told the Harrison Select Board at their July 19 meeting.

“Water was gushing through on one side,” Newell said.

A call was immediately made to the state level, and a senior structural engineer made a quick trip to Harrison to evaluate the

situation.

A temporary fix came in the form of sand bags and plastic tarping.

Then, Newell heard some good news and some bad news.

On the bright side, the dam’s structure, which dates back to 1805, remains solid.

The bad news is both dam doors need replacement. The structural engineer also recommended

that the dam area be gated off from the public and “No Trespassing” signs installed to address legal liability. “(Gating it off) may be unpopular, but the risk to the town is huge,” Newell pointed out.

The engineer recommended replacement of the current dam system in favor of a wheel-house pulley system — turn a crank wheel to control the gates being open or closed.

How sweet it is

Newell said camp officials can notify the town if the water level drops to a point which creates safety concerns with children diving from docks.

“The camp can let us know the water is too low and we’ll adjust,” Newell said.

The town manager emphasized that while a temporary fix is in place, the situation remains an HARRISON, Page 2A

Bulky coupons to be expanded?

Ancora backs Bakes for Breast Cancer fundraiser

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Individuals are being invited to do something that feels good on the taste buds and on the conscience.

Two desserts will be featured at Ancora Italian Restaurant. When someone purchases these particular desserts, 100% of the proceeds will go toward breast cancer research in the Pine Tree State.

The pair of desserts to be highlighted: Pink prickly pear panna cotta and chocolate bread pudding.

During the first week of August, Ancora Italian Restaurant — which is located 18A Depot St. — plans to take part in Bakes for Breast Cancer Maine.

Restaurant manager and business partner Jamison Hathaway-Clark did not think twice about getting involved in this fundraiser. After all, the restaurant has done it faithfully in years’ past.

“We are very community driven. We like to support community events. We love to donate our time and proceeds to these types of charities or events,” Hathaway-Clark said.

“Breast cancer hits close to home for a lot of people,” he said.

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Newell said a manual crank would be less expensive than an electronic model.

Also, a screen system will be installed to catch refuse and debris from the lake before it reaches the dam doors. It was also recommended that the wheel house be locked, and the town be the sole operators of the gates.

Which brings the question of water levels and the nearby Camp Pinecliffe.

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — It would not be the first time that someone complained about not getting bulky waste coupons.

The coupons, which are perforated pieces of paper representing increments of weight, allow residents to dispose of unwanted objects or landscaping debris without paying for it by the pound at the Casco-Naples Bulky

CONSCIENTIOUS CALORIES — From Aug. 1 through Aug. 7, Ancora Italian Restaurant will be participating in Bakes for Breast Cancer Maine. All of the proceeds from two desserts, the pink prickly pear panna cotta and the chocolate bread pudding, will go toward breast cancer awareness and research.

(Photo courtesy of Ancora Italian Restaurant)

Waste Facility. Businesses and campgrounds do not receive bulky waste coupons; and it’s been that way for decades.

Recently, a summer resident expressed dissatisfaction to the town manager about not receiving bulky coupons. That complaint is not new. However, this might be the first time that a policy change is being conCOUPONS, Page 3A

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Bridgton Select Board notes

(Continued from Page 1A) — was the perfect replacement.

“I am very impressed with your resume, and what you are expecting to achieve,” Selectman Bob McHatton said. “You’re a wonderful person.”

Hill unanimously was confirmed as the new CDD director, officially starting in the new role Wednesday.

LaCroix agreed to stay on to assist in the transition until Aug. 12.

Town Manager Bob Peabody thanks LaCroix for her service, saying she was a “very effective department head” and “very effective leader in the community.”

Also, Suzanne Schrader was added to the Comprehensive Plan Update Task Force.

Schrader said she was “very excited” about joining the task force and felt the opportunity is an excellent way to “learn about this community — a special place that it is.”

Packard to call it quits — When asked how many years he had served either on the Bridgton Select Board or Planning Board, Fred Packard figured it was in the four-decade range.

“There were a lot of interesting times,” Packard said. “I appeal to everyone to do some volunteer work to help their community.”

Packard will step down as a Select Board member on Nov. 7.

“Though it would have been my pleasure to remain part of this dedicated Select Board team, for personal reasons, I have made the difficult decision to resign from the board prior to the end of my elected term,” Packard wrote in his letter of resignation. “I am grateful for the support of the townspeople and having had the opportunity to serve the residents of the Town of Bridgton as a Select Board member over the last several years. I will look forward to watching our town continue to grow to its full potential.”

Chairwoman Lone thanked Packard for his “great service to this town,” while Selectman Paul Tworog noted that Packard has the “highest degree of integrity of people I’ve met.”

The board decided to hold a special election on Nov. 8 to fill out the remainder of Packard’s term. Tworog suggested the idea, feeling candidates who might not otherwise seek a three-year term might take the plunge into town service for seven months and then “see if they want to continue.” The board voted 5-0 for a special election.

Seniors, apply for relief

— Applications are being accepted by the Town of Bridgton for the Senior Tax Assistance Program. This program was approved at the annual town meeting in June. Applications must be submitted by Monday, Aug. 1 for review. Appointments will be scheduled with each applicant on Monday, Aug. 15 to discuss eligibility.

Please call the Town Office at 207-647-8786 and ask for the Senior Tax Program or send an e-mail request to taxrelief@bridgtonmaine. org The Senior Tax Assistance Ordinance, information flyer, and a copy of the application can be found on the town’s website at www.bridgtonmaine.org To date, the town has received eight applications for consideration.

COVID closes camp — COVID struck the K-2 Summer Rec Camp this week and impacted the staff, so on Monday, July 25, the program closed for the week. It will reopen on Aug. 1.

Quick takes — Al Bottone of Happy Valley Popcorn sees area beaches and parks as perfect outlets for summer sale of his flavored popcorn and water.

But, Bottone wanted to be sure he was doing things by the book, so he created a list of location,

dates and times and sought town permission. He plans to set up a tent or portable concession stand at Highland Lake Beach and Woods Pond Beach, starting July 31 and running through Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Another possible location is the Ham Complex.

Bottone asked if there were designated areas set aside for vendors? Town Manager Peabody said the procedure the town has followed is for vendors to talk with Public Service Director David Madsen and Rec Director Gary Colello regarding appropriate siting.

The board voted 4-1 (Lone against) approving the request.

• Repair will continue on local crosswalks.

• Tworog heard some social media chatter about the possible creation of a dog park. While the idea being circulated calls for a “private model, for members only,” Tworog wondered if the idea is addressed in the Land Use Ordinance or whether the board should look into it?

Peabody will refer the issue to Code Officer Brenda Day and report back to the Select Board.

• On the matter of growth, Tworog wondered if the town should look into ways to slow growth so it

HEROIC ACT — Bridgton Police Chief Phil Jones presented William Janelle of Bridgton with a citation for his life-saving efforts at a July 9 crash. can “consider what the best action should be.”

“If we are looking at that many new units (recent approved projects), I don’t want us to be in a position of locking the barn door when the horse is already out,” Tworog said.

Lone said there is always concerns when a town experiences rapid growth in housing and business as to the effects upon infrastructure — fire and police services, along with stresses on municipal government.

“We have to make sure we know what we’re doing,” Selectman Packard said. “One example is the Knights Hill development.

There was panic, but it worked out alright.”

Town Manager Peabody added that a new law signed by the state legislature “ties our hands limiting growth.”

The town’s attorney is ana-

lyzing Bridgton’s current zoning ordinance and how it relates to the new state law.

“I am not saying we put a halt to growth, but we need a thoughtful discussion on where we are going to end up,” Tworog added.

• One of Selectman Ken Murphy’s pet peeves is the lack of numbers on local properties, which is required under local ordinance. Murphy suggested a reminder should be sent out with the tax bills.

Fire Chief Glen Garland said reminders could be included on the town website, as well as handed out during the upcoming National Night Out, where fire and police will have info booths.

• The American Legion will be allowed to close a portion of Depot Street on Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to hold a fundraising yard sale at the Post 67.

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The Naples Board of Selectmen on Monday renewed the liquor license for Gary’s Olde Towne Tavern.

This happened after tabling a vote on the liquor license renewal about a month ago.

At previous meetings, the board members had discussed granting the license with certain conditions. One that was men-

tioned was closing earlier.

Already, Gary’s quits serving shots at 11 p.m., an hour before closing, according to staff and the owner.

In the end, the selectmen re-upped the liquor license without any strings attached.

Since the legally required public hearing had already been held weeks ago, the discussion on Monday night was limited to the selectmen and the business-owner Gary Skellett.

At some point in the discussion, Grattelo and Skellet went back and forth.

Grattelo said, “It is not personal.”

Skellet retorted, “You make it personal.”

Part of the reason, the renewal was tabled was so the board could get a more detailed report from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).

Selectman Ted Shane looked at the report.

“Since 2022 started, in six months, there have been two OUIs,” he said.

Chairman Jim Grattelo took the floor. He was looking at more than a year’s worth of data.

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Naples renews Gary’s license

WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER — The Greater Bridgton-Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to welcome CMB Energy! Pictured front row from left to right: Pamela Emmerling, Emily Emmerling, Kevin Emmerling Jr., Kevin Emmerling Sr. of CMB Energy, Sean Tibbetts of CMB Energy, Chamber Executive Director Angie Cook, Charlotte Kelly of Key Bank; back row, Dana Truyman of Quarterdeck Properties, Ruth York of Point Sebago, Al Bottone of Happy Valley Popcorn Co., Chamber volunteer DanaBeth Wells-Goodwin, Colin Connelly and Joe Connelly of Recovery Insurance Adjusters.

Harrison Select Board meeting notes (Continued from Page 1A) “emergency.” If the dam were to fail, several properties downstream would likely face “significant damage.”

Cost to repair and renovate the dam is likely to reach up to $100,000, which Harrison could be in line for some state or federal funds.

Meanwhile, Public Works Director Andy Ward is busy trying to find a contractor to do the work.

Newell noted that the town needs someone who “specializes” in dams, which rules out several local contractors. Newell did contact one company in Norway, but was told they were unavailable until next spring.

“We’re very limited to what we have for choices,” Newell noted.

Ward has spoken to a

company in Massachusetts, who has put out some feelers to possible installers. He hopes to nail down firms to do the job as soon as possible.

“Time is of the essence,” Selectman Matt Frank said.

Four of the five Select Board members toured the dam site (Select Board member Penny Bean was unavailable due to vacation).

In other board news: Leading the way — Rick Sykes was elected Select Board chairman, while Matt Frank was elected vice chairman.

Passing thoughts — Sykes publicly recognized former Selectman Ray Laplante for his service, and welcomed Penny Bean back to the board. Sykes also offered a few thoughts: • He pointed out that several people voiced concerns

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• Sykes also called for the board to consider reviewing existing policies (one policy a meeting) to determine if it needs to be updated or changed. “Policies should be reviewed on a regular basis, three or five years,” he said.

• Some members of the public would like to know what items will be addressed at Select Board meetings. While agendas are posted on the website, Sykes wondered if some sort of outside bulletin board could be installed and agendas tacked to it.

Thoughts from the public — Citizens Renee Joyce and Kathy Laplante offered a few comments to the board and some things for officials to consider.

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“In the past, not just recently, I heard ‘that’s how we’ve always done it.’ I don’t think that is a good way of operating. One of the issues we had this past year, is when does a newlyelected person join a board?

Differences of opinion — immediately, July 1 to June 30. We need to put that to bed. An ordinance needs to be established, and from my perspective, I think July 1 to June 30 makes sense.

You don’t want to have an election on Tuesday, the person joins the board on Wednesday and then tries to defend or answer questions on things that have been going on for the past year.”

Joyce: “After witnessing what happened over the 10 days (June 14-24 — rejection of some warrant articles that put the town on the verge of closing municipal services), I am urging this board, to within the parameters of what you can do legally, get with Maine Municipal Association, the State of Maine, whoever is in charge, to come up with a contingency plan. If it happens once, it’s going to happen again. I don’t want ever to see the staff go through what they went through for HARRISON, Page 3A

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Coupons

BULKY WASTE COUPONS are seen in the customer basket at the Casco-Naples Bulky Waste facility on Tuesday. Also, on Tuesday, the Casco Board of Selectmen discussed the policy that governs who gets bulky waste coupons.

(De Busk Photo) tioning what they are: where picked up,” Selectman Scott do they fit into our zoning? Avery said.

These are things that Town Plummer spoke on the of Casco needs to understand cost. and have a clear plan on.

“It is a substantial impact.

Most of us have no clue the It is costing a lot of money development that is happen- on bulky waste. It is a lot ing inside the gates.” of homes. I just want us to “The next thing is Point know what we are signing Sebago doesn’t want to han- up for,” he said. dle the trash. They want the Selectman Connolly sugTown of Casco to handle the gested tabling it, saying there trash. The taxpayer needs to was quite a bit of informabe fully aware the more we tion to digest. give them, the less leverage After the vote to table it, we have for the fire safety, the town manager spoke. the envirnomental, for any of “There is a cost of $1,000 the requests,” Plummer said. for bulky waste if it passes,” “Until we have a clear Ward said. understanding of what the A few weeks ago, durplan is, I don’t think we ing the meeting on July 12, should be signing off on any Ward introduced the topic to further agreements,” he said. the board, by saying, “I got a Several people countered complaint from a resident of what Plummer had said. a cove community at Point Thomas Wood represents Sebago.” the arm of Point Sebago that “The individual I have manages the property. been dealing with has been “Our intention is not to respectful and understandreplace our current waste ing. If this is a policy change, plan. This is to give some- he understands that it might one the ability to get rid take a while,” Ward said. of [bulky waste] that trash won’t pick up” a place to take it,” according to Wood.

“This is not to solve our trash issue. Currently, we (Continued from Page 2A) have no plans at all to get 10 days, whether they would rid of our waste program,” even have jobs after July 1.” he said.

After urging the “What is currently there board to “dust off” the are 339 homes, and they are Comprehensive Plan and all landowners,” he said.

Selectman Eugene start work to update it — “I Connolly asked if the people am sure the philosophies in Cove Community would have changed from where it get a windshield sticker to started to where the finish allow them to use the trans- produce will be. I think it fer site or just the coupons is imperative for this town that the Comprehensive for the bulky waste facility.

Plan become a priority” — Both, answered Ward.

“If I had the opportunity Joyce reminded the Select to have someone pick up my Board that they work for trash as opposed to taking it the community and in the to the dump, I would have it best interest of Harrison.

“You all campaigned for

(Continued from Page 1A) “The overview of the company is that we pay a fair wage to everyone, in the back of the house and in the front of the house, and we contribute to the community. That is our business model,” he said.

“This is one of the ways we can give back.”

The owners of the eating establishment are Christian and Nicole Cuff, who also own a restaurant north of the Lake Region.

For those folks who prefer not to dine-in, but would really like to rally behind breast cancer research, there are take out options at Ancora.

“If people wanted to support, we could do the chocolate bread pudding to go,” Hathaway-Clark said.

In a press release, the Bakes for Breast Cancer Maine Founder Carol Sneider commented on the bakeries and restaurants that are involved in this fundraiser.

“The times of COVID have definitely been challenging for all of us, but we are still here because of those who support us, and look forward to doing this event in good times and bad,” Sneider said.

“I am truly grateful for everyone who makes our events a reality and I look forward to having more join us in 2023.”

“This event truly makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer,” Sneider said.

The money donated during this fundraiser is specifically earmarked. It will support the research of Dr. Rachel Freedman, who is in the process of clinical trials focusing on treatment for older breast cancer patients.

“When I first started Bakes for Breast Cancer, I never knew how it would grow. I didn’t know the amazing journey it would take us on or the incred-

(Continued from Page 1A) “The request for additional information is eye opening.

There have been 26 OUIs and two accidents. When the information was requested, the hope was that the information was more hopeful. It is the opposite,” he said. “Out of 26 OUI’s, 17 were 2-1/2 times the legal limit. I am not so sure that average group has been driving a car at 2-1/2 times the legal. If 2-1/2 times, they are visibly showing signs of intoxication. Seventy percent (70%) of the OUI’s were between 10 p.m. and shortly after midnight. Threequarters were on Friday and Saturday. Eighty percent (80%) are non-seasonal. They are not happening during the summer. It’s during the off season. Those statistics are just the OUIs.” “We have had three accidents in four months. If you look at the telephone pole and you look at the brake marks, the person headed straight for the telephone pole and didn’t try to stop,” Grattelo said.

When he got to the microphone, Gary Skellett said that he felt he was being singled out, and that Grattelo had something against him.

“You are bringing up situations that definitely occurred.

The telephone pole — that person came from a work environment, had two drinks, and left my establishment,” Skellett said.

“I am the one establishment that is open 365 days a year. If someone is going to have a drink, they are going to GARY’S, Page 10A

these seats at one time or another. Congratulations, you won that. Remember who you are representing.

You represent all of the taxpayers, from the poorest to the wealthiest, the youngest to the oldest. Not just the ones you like, but also the ones you dislike.

Not our cliques or personal agendas. None of that,” she said. “We all know crap rolls downhill, and the avalanche of negativity that this town has seen the last couple of months started on the board. Grudge matches.

Personal agendas. Cut it

out. Get to work. You have a lot to do.”

Sykes responded, “Three good suggestions.”

Code Enforcement Officer John Wentworth noted that the current Comprehensive Plan was adopted by the town in 2009.

Laplante followed, “I want to publicly thank Denise Dumont and Chris Sanborn for the work they do in bringing this meeting to the public so people can attend virtually.”

Laplante noted that she and her husband, Ray, were

ible people I would get to meet and work with,” Sneider said. “It is with the help of so many that makes this event a reality. I look forward to growing and raising more money for breast cancer research.”

“Now, I hope that everyone who can will go out and get a dessert at a participating location.

It’s for a charity after all which is always a good reason to indulge,” she said.

Executive Chef Eric Metcalf came up with the pink prickly pear dessert. The color is representative of breast cancer awareness.

Breast cancer has touched the lives of many people, he said.

According to Metcalf, the staff at Ancora is as close as family.

“We are more than a family. We are a family through and through.

When something hap-

pens to one of us, we get together and help pick up the pieces,” he said.

“Some people are fine, in remission and then the cancer comes back,” he said.

Metcalf said that the businesses that provide the products to the restaurant will be equally involved in this fundraiser.

“A lot of our purveyors, I can say to them that we have this breast cancer awareness fundraiser, and they will send me whatever I want because it is going toward a good cause. They enjoy having their part in it,” Metcalf said.

He hopes the people in the community will come by the restaurant and support this weeklong fundraiser.

“I think any restaurant that is still open wouldn’t be where they are right now without the community,” Metcalf said.

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Harrison Select Board notes

on vacation three weeks ago when Ray received notice about the special meeting to address public works funding.

“He was concerned. He wanted to attend. He did that from a hotel room in Budapest, Hungary,” said Laplante, highlighting the importance of having Zoom sessions available to connect local officials and the public no matter where they might be, including thousands of miles in a far off country like Hungary. “He attended because he cares about this town.”

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On Tuesday night, the Casco Board of Selectmen on Tuesday discussed the possibility of expanding the recipients of the bulky coupons to include people who live in the Cove Communities at Point Sebago. The number of homes is 339.

The board tabled it.

At first the motion was made to provide bulky waste coupons to the people living in the Cove Community.

Then, after some discussion, the selectmen voted, 3-0-1, to table the matter until they had time to look over the information they had received. Prior to the item coming up on the agenda, Chairman Robert MacDonald recused himself since he is employed by Point Sebago.

Casco Town Manager Tony Ward provided some background information.

“A resident who owns property at Club Sebago Way [cove community] had contacted me about the use of the bulky waste. He reached out to me and felt there were some inequities in not getting bulky waste coupons,” Ward said.

Bulky waste coupons “were originally not issued because they viewed Point Sebago as an RV park, and not a community,” he said.

In some cases, Point Sebago owns the land and people living there own the buildings, he said. He told the board there are more than 300 types of property, in which an individual owns both the building and the land.

Ward said he contacted the town attorney who said the town cannot base whether or not someone gets access on geography, on where in town they live.

“She saw no reason why we should continue such practice,” Ward said.

Selectman Grant Plummer said that Point Sebago had a contract agreement with the Town of Casco, which was never renewed.

“It fits outside of our zoning practices. It was approved under contract zoning,” Plummer said, adding that has be renewed every 10 years.

“About five or six years ago, we went to update that agreement, that contract zone.

We asked for a handful of things which were part of the original agreement. Reporting on the septic, on how it is operating because a dense zone. We were hoping to get fire safety set up. The fire chief wanted 8 to 12 water tanks situated around the property so if a fire broke out, they could put it out. And, we asked for envirnomental stuff: all the runoff, retentions ponds,” Plummer said.

“Point Sebago kicked it around and said no,” he said.

“They opted to not sign the contract agreement. It was fire, safety, environmental.

They didn’t sign it. That leaves me today really ques-

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Page 4A, The Bridgton News, July 28, 2022

Naples eyes land purchase

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The Town of Naples has a chance to purchase land between the town hall and the fire station — if that is the desire of the voting residents.

The Town of Naples has made an offer to the property-owner Norway Savings Bank to buy three lots between the Naples Veterinary Clinic and the Naples Fire Station for $270,000.

That is according to Naples Town Manager John Hawley, who made the news public during the Naples Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday.

The town would use existing money from the Tax-Increment Financing

(TIF) fund, Hawley said.

Therefore, this proposed land purchase would not impact the tax rate, he said.

“We have a reached the purchase sale agreement with Norway Savings Bank of $270,000 for the land. The current value is $265,000,” he said.

It has been suggested that the town consider future recreational space and/or the expansion of public works or the fire station, he said.

“We are just looking to secure the property,” he said.

“The tax revenue loss, at the new mil rate, is $1,300 a year,” he said.

He told the board there was time to put it on the ballot for November Election.

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — One member declared that a breath of fresh air was what the Casco Open Space Commission (OSC) needed.

The OSC has dwindled down to two members, but last month’s Primary Election might serve as a good lead to finding new members. After all, there

were almost write-in candidates for the commission.

“I am making a pitch to have the select-board take some action to help the OSC to get revitalized,” Eric Dibner said.

“What we have right now is me, who was appointed by you… and Jenn Morton,” he said.

“We need to get the work done, but we only have

ALL DECKED OUT for Christmas in July— Easily, more than 40 boats participated in the Third Annual Christmas in July Boat Parade that took place in Naples on Saturday night. The boat owners decorated their vessels and took a slow cruise around Brandy Pond, under the Robert Neault Memorial Bridge, and around a portion of Long Lake. Meanwhile, some spectators got into the Christmas in July spirit. Sisters Carol Brown, of Old Orchard Beach; Kathy Brown, of Windham; and Stephanie Brown, of Lewiston, got decked out for the occasion. They learned about the boat parade on Facebook, and went to the Naples Causeway specifically for the event.

(De Busk Photos)

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CASCO — There will be a Meet, Greet and Walk with Republican candidates in the Casco Days Grand Parade this Saturday, July 30 at 2 p.m.

Attendees will include: Paul LePage for Governor; Ed Thelander for Maine District 1; Greg Foster for District 86 House Seat; Gary Plummer for District 26 Senate Seat; and the Hon. Sue Austin (retired).

two members.”

Dibner made his plea to the Casco Board of Selectmen during its regular meeting on July 12.

He told the board that OSC members [Fire Chief] Brian Cole and Tuan Nguyen were hoping to step down from the commission since their terms had expired.

“We are looking for replacements for three people,” Dibner told the boards.

He offered up some ideas.

“There was no clear winner in the last election.

The seat of the OSC did receive write-in names.

The person who received the most votes was not

interested. There were 18 other people that received votes. Maybe [you could] go down the list,” he said.

In previous years, a selectman has volunteered

time to serve on the commission.

“It is a great opportunity to fill these seats and help the Open Space Ordinance come back to life,” he said.

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — A local nonprofit has been lining up a way to fundraise by gather-

ing the redeemable containers tossed out at the transfer site.

Casco resident Ray Grant represented the Casco-Raymond Historical Society. He hoped the nonprofit would be able to “pick up bottles at the transfer station. I started looking into it last January when the snowmobile club said it would no

longer pick them up.”

Grant brought his request to the Casco Board of Selectmen meeting on July 12. He spoke during the Public Participation portion of the agenda.

His solicitation had already been answered.

At last month’s CascoNaples Transfer Station and

Nonprofits get transfer station’s returnables

CELEBRATING THE REOPENING of J.Decor (home, wine and design) on Main Street in Bridgton, the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Pictured front from left to right: Charlotte Kelly of Key Bank, Linda LaCroix of the Town of Bridgton, Julie and Rick Whelchel of J.Decor, Chamber Executive Director Angie Cook and Ben Wells-Goodwin of Cook Farms; back row, Ruth York of Point Sebago, Heidi Edwards of Norway Savings Bank, Ian Factor of Factor Fine Art, and Binnie Factor.

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EMPTIES WORTH MONEY— The redeemable containers are tossed into these barrels the Casco-Naples Transfer Site. An official policy allows local nonprofits, such as the Casco-Raymond Historical Society, to pick up the redeemables at the end of the month.

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July 28, 2022 The Bridgton News, Page 5A

Bridgton Police Department blotter items These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, July 18 11:25 a.m. Neighbor dispute on Carissa Drive.

4:29 p.m. Police escort to allow citizen to retrieve personal property on Stonehedge Drive.

7:32 p.m. Complaint regarding threats online.

7:57 p.m. Court service assistance at Holden Hills.

8:52 p.m. Complaint regarding potholes on South High Street (construction area).

Tuesday, July 19 10:04 a.m. Officer assisted citizen retrieving personal property on Bennett Street.

10:34 a.m. Custody of children matter on Smith Avenue.

12:37 p.m. Citizen found an item possibly containing illegal drugs at the Highland Lake boat launch.

2 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Portland Road.

2:28 p.m. Attempt to locate elderly man reportedly operating a motor vehicle unsafely on Main Street and Plummers Landing Road.

5:23 p.m. Assist citizen on Highland Road.

11:10 p.m. Assist United Ambulance with a medical emergency on Wayside Avenue; subject transported to the hospital.

Wednesday, July 20 12:49 a.m. Citizen had a question regarding overnight parking in town.

6:58 a.m. Juvenile issue at Forest Avenue residence.

1:51 p.m. Theft of multiple items from a Main Street business.

Returnables

(Continued from Page 4A) Bulky Waste Council meeting, council members “voted on an actual policy where nonprofits can come in on a monthly basis and get redeemables,” according to Casco Town Manager Anthony “Tony” Ward.

“As of right now, only two non-profits have expressed an interest. You would be the one for August,” Ward said.

Selectman Scott Avery expressed his pleasure in the outcome.

“Perfect, that is a great idea,” Avery said.

Grant expressed some concern that he would be able to transport the redeemables in whatever container the site used and then return it later.

“Hopefully, we can use the containers there and just bring them back,” Grant said.

“That was the intent of the Transfer Station-Bulky Waste Council,” Town Manager Ward said.

Grant responded, “I look forward to it.”

7:59 p.m. Citizen assist regarding “spam calls.”

Thursday, July 21 8:37 a.m. Agency assist on Troy Lane.

10:13 a.m. Citizen assist on North High Street.

11:45 a.m. Report of possible intoxicated driver on Sandy Creek Road; area checked, unable to locate.

12:06 p.m. Citizen dispute regarding rental equipment not returned to a business.

12:38 p.m. Mental health matter (threats made) at Hospital Drive.

1:54 p.m. Missing person report on Robinson Way; subject later located.

2:04 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Portland Road.

3:26 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Portland Road.

Friday, July 22 10:20 a.m. Officer serve trespass notice on Maple Street.

11 a.m. Police received a complaint regarding long wait for motorist in construction zone near North High Street.

11:25 a.m. Disturbance at Hospital Drive; situation resolved peacefully.

12:11 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Norway Road in Harrison.

1:06 p.m. Suspicious incident (wooden, float dock struck by a bullet) at Santa Claus Drive.

1:32 p.m. Disposal of expired medications.

2:48 p.m. Assist citizen (locked out of residence) on Portland Road.

3:01 p.m. Mental health event on Willett Road.

7:05 p.m. Possible violation of protection from abuse order at Holden Hills.

8:47 p.m. Mental health event at Salmon Point Road.

9:47 p.m. Assist fire department at intersection of Main Street and Portland Road.

10:36 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Gibbs Avenue.

Saturday, July 23 8:22 a.m. Motor vehicle crash on Depot Street.

1:09 p.m. Attempt to locate vehicle traveling erratically on North High Street.

4:24 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on North High Street.

5:02 p.m. Man arrested for violation of bail conditions.

10:22 p.m. Noise complaint on Fox Crossing Road.

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12:32 p.m. Checked report of juveniles smoking marijuana along trail in Shorey Park; unable to locate.

1:24 p.m. On Maple Street, man issued summonses for operating a motor vehicle after suspension and violating conditions of release.

6:32 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Naples Road in

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6:47 p.m. Report of shots fired in Steep Hill Trail area.

7:29 p.m. Verbal domestic dispute on North High Street; parties separated for the evening.

9:25 p.m. Disturbance at North High Street residence; male returned after being asked to leave; situation resolved.

Monday, July 25 12:05 a.m. Mental health event at Ward Acres.

Fryeburg Police

These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, July 11 11:26 a.m. Juvenile offense at the Rec Center.

5:40 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call on Chautauqua Road.

Tuesday, July 12 4 a.m. Radar detail on Main Street.

4:38 a.m. Radar detail on Bridgton Road.

2:34 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Bridgton Road, near Harvest Hills Animal Shelter.

4:15 p.m. Assist fire department on Hillside Street.

5:08 p.m. Assist county deputy on Denmark Road.

Wednesday, July 13 9:30 a.m. Welfare check on Bridgton Road.

1:29 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call on Silver Parkway.

4:29 p.m. Civil matter on Kenerson Drive.

5:15 p.m. Disturbance on Franks Way. 11:49 p.m. Suspicious activity on Portland Street bike trail.

Thursday, July 14 9:50 a.m. Animal complaint on Silver Parkway.

10:10 a.m. Unwanted subjects at Main Street store.

Friday, July 15 12:35 a.m. Responding to a suspicious activity report on Main Street, police charged Andrew M. Richardson, 25, of Lovell with violating conditions of release and sale/use of drug paraphernalia.

5:06 a.m. Domestic disturbance on Stuart Street.

3:10 p.m. Animal complaint on Fern Lane.

3:34 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call at Mile 11 of the Saco River; POLICE LOG, Page 6A

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Page 6A, The Bridgton News, July 28, 2022

Fryeburg Pedestrians struck; man charged with OUI Police along with Raymond Fire/Rescue personnel responded to the access road at Tassel Top Beach in Raymond for a motor vehicle/pedestrian crash at 6:29 p.m.

A gray 2008 GMC Acadia operated by Jose Gomez, 31, of El Salvador, was reportedly traveling down the hill on the paved portion of roadway when the vehicle struck two pedestrians (Amoroso and Anderson), who were walking down the roadway. The GMC Acadia continued

down the hill, driving over one of the victims, CCSO reported.

Gomez was arrested and transported to the Cumberland County Jail. He was charged with reckless conduct and operating while under the influence — causing serious bodily injury.

Bail is to be set by a bail commissioner (pending as of the release sent by CCSO Monday afternoon). There was no damage to the GMC Acadia.

Hawthorne House fund drive enters Phase 2 RAYMOND — After a successful completion of Phase 1 of its fundraising campaign — which allowed urgent repairs to the foundation, floors, and interior of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Boyhood Home in Raymond — the Hawthorne Community Association has launched Phase 2 of its fundraising campaign, to fully repair, upgrade, and sustain the beloved boyhood home of the author of The Scarlet Letter.

The goal of the campaign is to raise $75,000.

This money will allow the Hawthorne Community Association to repair structural deficiencies in the roof; re-shingle it; re-paint

or re-side walls; repair or replace the front steps; repair cracks to the interior walls; and complete landscaping and add fencing where necessary.

“The Hawthorne House is a landmark and source of great pride to everyone who appreciates the culture and literary heritage of New England,” said Abel Bates of the Hawthorne Community Association, which has cared for the historic house since 1921.

“By raising this $75,000, we will ensure that one of Maine’s most historic homes will endure and thrive as a community events center.”

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO— The Town of Casco received a request to buy the vacant lot with a burned down home, remove the structure, and add the land to the Webbs Mill Park.

Casco resident Sam Brown made his landacquisition request during Public Participation portion of the Casco Board of Selectmen meeting.

“I am here today to speak on behalf of my neighbors and my wife, that the town has an opportunity to do a great thing and expand our park,” Brown said. “I realize these are challenging times. I would like to have the town consider what

it would cost to buy the property, remove the structure and expand the park in Webbs Mills.”

On Tuesday, Brown asked about the possibility of purchasing the land for public use.

Chairman Robert MacDonald said the topic could be put on the agenda.

Casco Town Manager Anthony “Tony” Ward said that town staff made contact with the daughter of the homeowner earlier that day.

“Right now, we are working for Jensen Baird [town’s legal firm] to work out a special tax commitment for that demolition.

The cost was $4,500 dollars,” Ward said.

fund Phase 2 of the fundraising campaign. Rates are $25 per hour for nonprofits and Hawthorne Community Association members, and $50 per hour for nonmembers (minimum of two hours).

To donate to Phase 2 of the effort to fully repair Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Boyhood Home, please consider a much-appreciated check payable to “Hawthorne Community Association” / PO Box 185 / South Casco, ME 04077.

PayPal donations may be made online at: https:// www.hawthorneassoc.com.

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WPA annual meeting Aug. 6

The Woods Pond Association (WPA) Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 9 a.m. at the Lakes Environmental Association (LEA) Lake Science Center, 52 Willett Road in Bridgton.

WPA is a non-profit organization formed to preserve, protect and enhance the water quality of Woods Pond. All are welcome to attend.

Adam Zemans, executive director of Lake Stewards of Maine, will be the guest speaker. Zemans will address climate change impacts on lakes and community resilience.

Given the climate changes we have been experiencing in recent years, this is a timely topic of great importance.

The selectmen did not Board members will also provide updates on the discuss the idea that was Association’s activities over the past year and plans for brought up during public the future. participation.

First, Brown provided up for sale. [A few peo- buildings adjacent to the the board with a history of ple] said we think the town park burned down,” he how the public park came should buy the place, and said. set it up as park,” Brown to be.

He bought his home of said.

That is what happened.

Pine Hill Road in 1990.

At the time, the owners of The park is situated next the store at the junction to Mill Pond with a gazebo of Route 11 and Route 85, and park benches. Over the also known as Webbs Mills years, people have enjoyed Road, suggested the neigh- watching the wildlife there. bors start holding commu- Visitors have commented The Maine Legislature’s on what a pretty, peaceful nity meetings.

Government Oversight “We held community part of Casco the Webbs Committee (GOC) last Mills Park is, Brown said. meetings. We created an Wednesday held a public agenda. We listened to This summer, a pair of sand everyone in the community hill cranes took up resi- comment hearing about about what was important dence, he said. He pointed their ongoing investigation to them: safety, community to the fact that Mill Pond of Maine’s child protection spirit . . . We encouraged is an important part of the system. During the meetour community to think watershed that eventually ing, Senator Bill Diamond, D-Windham, pledged to leads to Sebago Lake. big,” he said. work alongside the GOC “Sadly, this winter there At the time, the Plummer property on the corner was was a fire and one of the on any and all opportunities to help people share their experiences with Maine’s BUILDING 40+ YEARS IN THE LAKES REGION AREA Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and to help make important changes to Maine’s child protection system, specifiCustom Homes • Remodeling cally by holding an addiAdditions • Garages tional public forum: JEFF DOUGLASS 207-595-8968 “Almost one year ago, jdouglassconstruction.com TF4 the GOC voted to begin this WE TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR HOME. FORUM, Page 8A

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4:50 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call at Beach 2, Saco River; unfounded.

5:17 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call at Mile 4 Saco River; unfounded.

5:25 p.m. Traffic complaint on Route 113.

6:15 p.m. A motor vehicle stop on Oxford Street resulted in police charging Shane Maney, 37, of Topsham with operating a motor vehicle without a license.

8:52 p.m. Non-reportable motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Main Street and Bog Pond Road.

9:25 p.m. Assist citizen on Ballard Street.

10:41 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call at Lovell Road campground; unable to locate.

11:03 p.m. Fireworks complaint on Hemlock Bridge Road.

Saturday, July 16 3:54 a.m. Burglary alarm on Dearborn Drive investigated.

1:45 p.m. Assist county deputy on East Conway Road in Brownfield.

3:03 p.m. Complaint at Weston’s Beach.

6:29 p.m. Complaint on Stuart Street.

8:45 p.m. Assist county deputy on Schrader Drive in Denmark.

9 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call at Lovell Road campground.

Sunday, July 17 6:23 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at Walkers Bridge.

Monday, July 18 4:51 a.m. Radar detail on Bridgton Road.

7:06 p.m. Unwanted subjects at Main Street store.

10:25 p.m. Assist county deputy on Shephards River Road in Brownfield.

Tuesday, July 19 3:03 p.m. Citizen assist on Bradley Street.

Wednesday, July 20 8:48 a.m. Motor vehicle crash on Portland Street.

2:05 p.m. Assist county deputy on Main Street in Brownfield.

6:48 p.m. Radar detail on Main Street.

7:23 p.m. Criminal mischief at fairgrounds.

9:37 p.m. Suspicious activity at Main Street business.

Thursday, July 21 5:41 a.m. Missing person report at Saco River Mile Marker 13.

5:13 p.m. Assist citizen on Ice House Road.

7:13 p.m. Assist citizen on Lovewell Pond Road.

9:40 p.m. Assist county deputy on Main Street in Lovell.

Friday, July 22 12:03 a.m. Domestic disturbance on West Fryeburg Road.

3:03 p.m. Disturbance on Webber Drive.

5:51 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Main and Oxford Streets.

6:16 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Main Street and Bridgton Road.

11:56 p.m. Suspicious activity on Main Street.

Saturday, July 23 8:15 a.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call at fairgrounds; unfounded.

10:10 a.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call at Lovell Road campground; unfounded.

11:46 a.m. 9-1-1 hangup call on Lovell Road; unfounded.

12:13 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue at Lovell Road campground.

5:13 p.m. Disturbance at Lovell Road campground.

5:21 p.m. Disturbance at Canal Bridge landing on Main Street.

10:32 p.m. Noise complaint on West Fryeburg Road.

Sunday, July 24 10:54 a.m. Harassment complaint at Main Street store.

11:07 a.m. Suspicious activity at Bridgton Road store.

2:22 p.m. Theft on North Fryeburg Road.

5:24 p.m. Missing person report on Saco River Mile Marker 14.

RAYMOND — Two women were injured Sunday night when they were struck by a vehicle while walking on Tassel Top Road in Raymond.

Christina Amoroso, 42, of Windham was transported to Maine Medical Center for serious injuries, while Megan Anderson, 21, of Sebring, Fla., was transported to MMC for minor injuries.

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office,

Regional Sports

July 28, 2022 The Bridgton News, Page 7A

Track, hoop summer camps

LAKE REGION TRACK & FIELD CAMP The camp is run by Lake Region High School Coach Mark Snow and members of the Laker track & field team.

It is for boys and girls entering Grades 1 to 7. Campers will learn about the sport of track & field, skills and concepts including sprinting, endurance, throwing, jumping, relays and overall fitness.

Dates: Wednesday, Aug. 1 to Friday, Aug. 12.

Time: 9 to 11 a.m.

Place: Lake Region H.S. track complex.

Cost: $30 per camper total (no matter how many days attended) or $70 maximum per family; camp t-shirt and water bottle included; checks payable to Lake Region Track and Field. Registration via mail (Mark Snow, 47 Higgins Hills, Casco, ME 04015), e-mail (mark.snow@ lakeregionschools.org) or on your first day of camp.

Other: Each camper should wear proper athletic attire: sneakers, socks, shorts, t-shirt.

BACK 2 BASICS GIRLS’ BASKETBALL CAMP MONITORING THE RACE — With captain Rob Knowles at the helm, the Lake Region Sailing Club The camp is run by Lake Region High School Coach Committee spotters watch ‘Thistle’ as the Tuesday Night Series unfolds on Long Lake.

Doug Banks. It is for girls entering Grades 4 to 8.

Fee: $30 per camper or max $50 for more than one student-athlete. Make checks payable to: LR Girls Basketball; mail to LRHS, 1877 Roosevelt Trail, Naples, ME, 04055, Attn. Paul True.

Information: Contact Coach Banks at 207-318-1966.

After two cancellations ber Ian Fraser at the helm that put the Thistle hard on for a not so big guy. due to inclement weather, of a Vanguard Nomad, the port rail, only righted Full results follow: the Lake Region Sailing followed by Sandy and after several dozen gallons 1. Greg Dean/Laser Club had its inaugural race Craig Trend’s Flying Scot, of Harrison Bay came into 2. David Eddy, Josh of the 2022 season and Peter Krugs’ Lightning, the bilge!

Davis, Pete Kelly/Thistle there was wind!

Greg Dean’s Laser, David Dean took the second Windlord Race day brought a Eddy’s Thistle, and Bob mark well out ahead. Eddy 3. Bob Bean, Paul Gillis, northwest breeze and hot Bean’s J22. got by Krug for second Patrick/J22 Rampage The Lake Region Fall Middle School/High School temps, and the breeze was It was strong puffs and rounding, with Bean’s 4. Peter and Dorcas Parent-Athlete Evening will be held on Monday, Aug. 1 at a’swinging and a’puffing! large swings in wind direc- J22 closing on Krug and Krug, JoAnn Vosmus/ the high school. The schedule is: Racing featured a runaway tion, and Dean took full Trends Flying Scot not far Lightning • 4 p.m. Meeting with all coaches in the Library win for sailing Master Greg advantage to jump out back. The third turn had 5. Sandy and Craig Conference Room.

Dean, as well as broken til- to a lead that was never Dean almost invisible on Trend/Flying Scot Tickety • 5:15 p.m. Parents-Athletes Meet with Athletic lers and whisker poles, at challenged. It came down the far horizon. Eddy man- Boo Administrator in the Auditorium. least one capsized and a to a race for second, and aged to pull away from 6. Ian Fraser & Crew/ • 5:45ish p.m. High School parents-athletes individual near miss on a second. after a tough upwind slog Krug and Bean. But the Vanguard Nomad sport break-out sessions (each team will have its own Racing started on the that featured a broken til- last leg up to the finish For Club happen- classroom). button at 5 p.m. under the ler on Eddy’s Thistle, it had Bean overtaking Krug ings, you can find us on Middle School Q&A in the Gym. experienced guidance of was Krugs’ Lightning, then and charging upwind to as ‘Lakes Region Sailing Middle School coaches will have a table in Gym to set Rob Knowles, captaining Eddy, followed by Fraser threaten Eddy for second. Club’ on Facebook. up, create contact lists, pass out their sport expectations. the LRSC committee boat. and Bean at the first turn. Eddy managed to hold on Request to join the group With the wind from the On the broad reach down for second, but Dean won and you’ll get up-to-the north, the course was clock- to the second mark, a large handily, a masterful effort minute requests for crew wise around the three-mile blast of air overloaded in heavy and demanding and event updates. Until triangle, with new mem- Eddy’s whisker pole and air, quite an achievement next time, Sail Fast!

Thar she blows! Finally, racing

Laker fall sports info night Monday

Chip shots from the Highlands

By Suzie Kinney Golf Columnist The Wednesday morning Ladies Group went out with the weather forecast to be hot. Well, it was and I was glad to have missed it. As noted from last week,

I am out with a foot injury and did not participate this week. The ladies carried on despite my absence.

However, I do have the results to share. They trundled out in two groups again this week. A group playing

BH golf tourney

The 30th Annual Bridgton Hospital Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Bridgton Highlands Country Club.

The tournament returns after two-year hiatus! It is the hospital’s premier annual fundraiser attracting local leaders from the business, political, public, and not-for-profit communities.

Schedule: 8:30 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast/Bag Valet Service 9:30 a.m. Shotgun start 11 a.m. Barbecue lunch served on the course 2:45 p.m. Grand Putt Off Contest finals 3:30 p.m. Awards ceremony and Ball Drop Finale, door prize drawings Tournament proceeds will enable Bridgton Hospital to purchase critical trauma equipment for the Emergency Department including a big wheel stretcher for LifeFlight patients and a LUCAS (hands-free) chest compression system.

Sponsor the Tournament BH package sponsorship levels to include a foursome, mulligans, games, and raffles. This allows you and your team to quickly get through registration on the day of the event. We will promote your business and publicly thank you for your support with the use of social media, internal and external corporate communications, and signage at the tournament.

Player Registration Fees include: Continental breakfast, barbecue lunch on the course, and hors d’oevres after play; greens fees, golf cart and bag valet service; player gift and a sleeve of Callaway golf balls; one raffle ticket per player ($10 value); two mulligans per player ($20 value); and foursome photo print.

Player fees: $125 single, $250 for two, $375 for three, $500 for foursome. To register and to learn about sponsorship opportunities, go to the hospital website and find information under “About Us” go to “fundraising events.”

Want to learn more about the Bridgton Hospital Golf Tournament? E-mail bridgtonhospitalgiving@cmhc.org, or call the Philanthropy office at 207-795-2668.

9 holes and a group playing 18 holes. The game was low gross/low net for all and the pot for most drives in the fairway. Of the players in the 9-hole group, the low gross winner was Mary “Bash It” Barry. Second low gross was shared, by virtue of a tie, between “Sunny” Susan Jordan and Kathy “Down the Middle” Souza.

The low net winner was Joanne “Can Do” Cohn followed by Anne “Versatile” Vernon and Linda “Mashie” Munger.

For the 18-hole players, the low gross for first place winner went to Lynne “Long Ball” Gillen. Second was taken by our association President Donna Bleakney, who spent several months recovering from foot surgery. Apparently, she is back in form. Her example gives me hope for my healing and I hope to return a better golfer than previously. The low net winner for 18 holes was Nita “Almost Wed” Barker as her nuptials are pending. By the time this is in print, the deed will be done. She was followed

by Linda “Mashie” Munger and Donna “Rockin” Rollo.

Both groups also vied for the pot, which was for most drives in the fairway. Of the 9-hole players, first place was a tie between “Sunny” Susan Jordan and Deb “Punch It” Parabouschi. Second place was a tie between Mary “Bash It” Barry and Joanne “Can Do” Cohn. Of the 18-hole players for most drives in the fairway, it too was a tie. Ellen “Sizzling” Cyr and Donna “No Longer

Limping” Bleakney claimed the honor.

Several ladies won in more than one category and that is quite the feat. As usual, there were several ladies who walked pushing a cart and I give them extra kudos.

Congratulations to all!

In other golf news, Linda and Steve Munger’s grandson Will scored a Hole in One on hole number two on Friday. At just 13 years of age, Will is on his way to earning even more.

Tip of the Week: Stay healthy for better golf results. (Yes, I know, that’s so obvious!)

Till next week, hit’em long and straight! ######

By Whit Lesure Golf Columnist Course excitement reached a feverish level during the last week, matching the readings on porch thermometers everywhere throughout New England.

From all reports, no event was any hotter than the wedding vows Saturday that paired club favorites Len “the Bagman” Carsley and “Nitro” Nita Barker for a lifetime twosome. Reached for comment while on their honeymoon somewhere down the 15th fairway, all Lenny would say was that “it was love at first backswing.”

Congratulations!

Sunday morning brought its own electricity as “Floridian” and longtime Bridgton Highlands CC member and staffer Bill Holden scored an “Ace” on the par 3 eighth hole knock-

Bike ‘how to fixit’ workshop Sat.

LOVELL — The Charlotte Hobbs Library in Lovell present s “Fix-A-Bike” workshop by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine this Saturday, July 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Adults and teens, curious about bicycle mechanics?

Looking to maintain your faithful steed or conduct long overdue TLC? Perform a roadside repair and keep that bicycle mojo elevated? Yes, yes, yes!

This Fix-A-Bike Workshop will cover all the above and answer any other bicycle related questions you bring along for the ride. This is a free two-hour hands-on workshop, open to teens and adults. We will cover routine maintenance, roadside repairs, and how to perform a basic tune up. Please bring your bike along! You may also bring your helmet for a fit inspection.

The BCM will provide all the tools, materials, and instruction. Six people (or six pairs, i.e. parent/teen or couple) will be accommodated.

Registration is required at www.hobbslibrary.org or call 925-3177. ing his tee-ball slightly above the hole and watching it roll back down the hill for his second career holein-one. Following the customary drinks to an appreciative group of friends on the deck, first team “good guy” Billy told me, “You know, for a left-hander to make an ace on #8, it’s honestly the moment of my life.” Hyperbole or not, it was a fun morning of celebration and stories for all us lucky enough to partake.

The “Scramblers” were reduced to one night of festivities of their own this week with thunderstorms canceling out Thursday evening play. On Tuesday, 1st Gross was won by the team of Merlin Bahr, Scott Parady, Mark Nollette, and Steve Collomy. 2nd Gross belonged to the AllAmerican team of Josh Truman, Sam Ross, Seth Purdy, and Brady Damon.

3rd Gross went to the squad of Ed Kuklinski, Perry Gibson, Glen Yale, and Jim Semple. Winning 1st Net was the foursome of

Gordon Perry, Bob Allen, Matt “Hoops” Plummer, and Sid “the Kid” Doyle.

2nd Net was captured by the group of Chet Hansra, Pete “Hunter” Thompson, Ed Mercier, and Don Carlson. Taking 3rd Net was the big-hearted team of Bob Pollard, Paul Howard, Cody “I eat varmints for breakfast” Reid, and Patti Howard.

Scott Parady picked up NTP #2 while Patti Howard won NTP #8.

In weekend Sweeps action Saturday, the Individual Low Gross honor at 75 went to none other than “yours truly” described in past weeks by good friend John Roberge as one of the “nicest-meanest guys around.” Who says compliments are hard to come by in these parts?

Wes “Downhill Racer” Weisse took home 1st Net. The veteran hoop coach, part-time fiction writing Lesure had quite a day as he paired with yet another newcomer to morning sweeps, Pete “Longball” Suorca, to CHIP SHOTS, Page 10A

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Denmark Mountain Hiker chowing down at the hiker party.

(Photo by Dale Nelson)

Senior Rambles Hiking Trips & Tips

by Allen Crabtree

Denmark Mountain Hikers displaying their “Master…” and “Mistress of Demolition” certificates.

(Photos by Allen Crabtree)

Hikers answer the call to help an ill friend

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Denmark Mountain Hiker Jeff Sturgis cooked the Denmark Mountain Hiker Leader John Patrick and his burgers at the party.

“Master of Demolition” certificate. took a 10-day trip to Canada to look at Gaspe Peninsula whales, we immediately moved to start the cleanup.

We pledged her parents to secrecy, rented two 50-cubic yard demolition bins, and turned out 17 Denmark Mountain Hikers to smash, demolish and haul the debris from all the shelters and ken-

nels to the bins. We spent four days doing the demolition, and filled both bins.

Altogether, 5.5 tons of debris were hauled away, to fuel the generators at ecomaine.

When our friend got back from Canada and discovered what the Denmark Mountain

Hikers had done in secret, she was overwhelmed — this is what she had to say: “I am feeling so blessed… while away in Canada on vacation, my friends from the Denmark Mountain Hikers cleaned up my whole barn yard! I had been try-

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(Continued from Page 6A) investigation, and it’s been a meaningful and important step forward in achieving reform. Not in my memory has such an investigation about child deaths and abuse been instituted by a legislative committee. The GOC has looked into DHHS’s extremely concerning failure to meet federal child safety standards, interviewed DHHS officials, and listened to the public. This is unprecedented – as is the sheer number of child deaths that have occurred since 2007 alone.

We must not let this unique opportunity to make change pass us by,” Sen. Diamond said.

“We must make every opportunity for people with personal experience with DHHS, including those who work inside Maine’s child protection system, to have their voices heard. There are people who know the truth, and we need to hear from them. The only way we’re going to find out why children keep dying, despite contact with our child protection system, is to ask those who know how the system really works.

Children deserve to be protected from those who abuse and too often murder them. We need to find out what’s really going on in that office and why so many children are dying. Inviting the people who know the system to speak is the only way we’re going to find out,” he added.

If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call 1-800-452-1999. If you have questions or concerns about a child protective services case, you can contact the Ombudsman’s office at 1-866-621-0758. For emergencies, dial 911 or call your local police department.

illness. She has always been an animal lover and over the years had rescued and adopted nearly 100 animals of all kinds — horses, ponies, goats, rabbits, chickens, and others. She made a home for them in the farm yard next to her home, and built shelters and kennels for all of them from scratch. When she received her diagnosis and knowing that the time would come when she could no longer care for her animals, she was able to find new, loving homes for all of them.

Their old sheds and kennels remained in her farm yard, however, and she was worried how she was ever going to get things cleaned up.

One of our hikers, Dianne Sinclair, suggested that the Denmark Mountain Hikers could step in and clean things up to help our friend. When our friend and her parents

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The Denmark Mountain Hikers don’t only hike mountains for fun and fellowship — we have a long history of pitching in to help others. We have been doing trail maintenance on the Southwest Ridge Trail on Pleasant Mountain for nearly 10 years, twice a year in the spring and in the fall. And when one of our hikers is in need, the group turns out to help. Over the years, we have helped hikers in need that we meet on the trails while we are hiking, and we regularly refresh our Wilderness First Aid and CPR skills to be able to help both ourselves and others who may be in need on the trail This June, the Denmark Mountain Hikers turned out in force to help one of our fellow hikers who has been diagnosed with a terminal

School news College notebook Aidan Hagerty of Fryeburg has been named to the St. Lawrence University (Canton, N.Y.) Dean’s List for achieving academic excellence during the spring 2022 semester. Aidan attended Kennett

High School. Hagerty is a member of the Class of 2023 and is majoring in Conservation Biology. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have completed at least four courses and have an academic average of 3.6 based on a 4.0 scale for the semester.

Julia Vitella of Lovell has been named

the Emmanuel College (Boston, Mass.) Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester.

James Louko of Raymond, a member of the class of 2024 and majoring in International Business, has been named to the Saint Anselm College (Manchester, N.H.) Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester. To be eligible for this honor, a student must have achieved a grade point average of 3.4 or better in the semester with at least 12 credits of study which award a letter grade. A total of 555 students representing 25 states and 3 countries received this honor.

Emily Lake of Naples, a Mechanical Engineering major, and Kaila Mank of Raymond, an Entrepreneurship major, were recently named to the Western New England University (Springfield, Mass.) President’s List for the spring 2022 semester.

July 28, 2022 The Bridgton News, Page 9A

TICKETS ON SALE now for the upcoming Lake Region Community Theatre production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda, the Musical. Show dates: Aug. 5-6 and Aug. 12-13 at 7 p.m., and Aug. 7 and Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. at the Lake Region High School auditorium. Tickets: $16 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Advance tickets available at Bridgton Books, Hayes True Value in Bridgton and Aubuchon Hardware in Naples. Tickets will be available at the door.

WOOD WARRIORS strike again! Lake Region High School Student Council members are raising funds for a service trip in August 2023. They are now accepting stacking jobs in October. The students also will pick up large amounts of returnables, or the public can donate directly to their account at Bridgton Redemption Fryeburg Academy is to the U.S. Department of on Nulty Street in Bridgton. To sign up the Wood one of 123 projects across Agriculture.

Warriors or make a donation to this fund drive, e-mail the country to land a Farm FA has been awarded ann.bragdon@lakeregionschools.org to School Grant, according $49,693. The Fryeburg Academy Edible Garden Project represents an expansion of the existing edible garden, as well as related curricular and extracurricular agricultural education offerings that are currently available to 9-12th grade students as part of the science department and Outdoor Learning and Research Center.

Students of Fryeburg Academy will grow and prepare vegetables in partnership with the Academy’s Food Services Department, and will serve as ambassadors for the nutritious, local food that they grow.

The collective agricultural programs are intended to provide opportunities for science, wellness, and vocational education, buildENJOYING SOME SUMMER SUN — Michael O’Neil and Sammy Tunis are ing on the existing program longtime visitors of Bridgton/Long Lake and on their recent vacation in July, they that is available to district spotted a giant turtle on Long Lake! It was on the rocks between Salmon Point and middle school students, Plummers Landing. “We were just swimming when we saw it, and it was relaxing and connecting Fryeburg long enough for us to go back to the shore, grab a canoe and a camera and get a Academy students to local great photo,” said Sammy, who snapped this photo and sent it to The News for farms and agricultural organizations. readers to enjoy.

“We’re so excited for bins and the disposal of the had wielded sledge hammers, this opportunity because it debris. This truly was a group pry bars, and chain saws to will allow us to connect effort! clean up the barn yard. They our students to fresh, nutriCelebratory Party and were presented “Master of tious foods grown by their (Continued from Page 8A) Certificates Demolition” and “Mistress peers right on campus,” lifted. I cried tears of joy.

Any time we have an of Demolition” certificates, said Jennifer Solter-Jones, Thank you so much to everyexcuse for a hiker party is and grateful thanks for the Fryeburg Academy Garden one for all your hard work. a good time, and about 60 work they had done. A good Manager.

I am over joyed.”In addition Farm to School increases hikers and their friends gathtime was had by all, and it to those who helped with the amount of locally proered at Rick Dennen and makes me feel happy that the the demolition, many other duced foods served through Denmark Mountain Hikers Susan Gassett’s place on Denmark Mountain Hikers child nutrition programs, Sebago Lake on June 10 for are really a caring, sharing who were unable to help with the labor contributed to the a cookout and to present cer- group — both on the trail cost of renting the demolition tificates to all the hikers who and off.

FA awarded Farm to School grant

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while also educating children about how their foods are harvested and made.

Various child nutrition operators can participate in farm to school, from states and tribal nations to schools and community organizations.

“The expansion of Farm to School is more important than ever for our kids,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “When schools and local producers work together, children benefit from higher-quality foods on their plates and program operators have stable sources for the products they need.” Vilsack added farm to school is an investment in the next generation and one of many ways the department is advancing nutrition security – the consistent, equitable access to healthy and affordable foods that promote well-being.

The 123 projects funded

by the fiscal year 2022 competitive grants will serve more than 3 million children at more than 5,000 schools in 44 states and the District of Columbia. Further, USDA acknowledges that many people have been historically underserved and marginalized through unfair food systems. The projects selected by the department reflect its commitment to transforming food systems to be more equitable through Farm to School: An estimated 62% of students served by these projects are eligible for free and reduced-priced school meals.

40% of projects serve rural areas or economically disadvantaged areas.

Nearly 30% of organizations are led by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, with projects serving those same communities.

• Kelsey Thompson, Grade 1 teacher, Molly Ockett School.

New Hires — Directors approved the following new teacher nominations: • Lisa Truffa, Grade 1 teacher, New Suncook School.

• Hannah Chadwick, Grade 7 teacher, Molly Ockett School.

• Sasha RancourtThomas, interventionist, Brownfield -Denmark School.

• Carisa Hammer, Grade 5 teacher, Molly Ockett School.

School Improvements — SAD 72 will spend up to $50,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund for electrical work costs needed to upgrade the heating and ventilation system at Molly Ockett School.

Next Meetings— Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. at Molly Ockett School.

Future meetings Oct. 12 and Nov. 9.

SAD 72 School Board briefs

FRYEBURG — Notes from the July 13 SAD 72 School Board meeting: Resignations — Directors accepted the following resignations with regret: • Joline Landers, school psychologist, Molly Ockett School.

• Katrina Carus, Grade 6 teacher, Molly Ockett School.

• Adrienne Munger, Grades 5-8 art teacher, Molly Ockett School.

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Continuations

Final year at Fryeburg for Head of School Mayo (Continued from Page 1A) Academy into its 232nd year in the fall of 2023.

Trustees will be reaching out to the school community for their thoughts.

“Educator. Above all else, Erin Mayo is a talented, dedicated, effective educator. Throughout her nine years at Fryeburg Academy, virtually every discussion with me or the Trustees has been focused on what is best for our students – today and in their future. This guiding principle has provided us with a clear, driven leader constantly demonstrating integrity, innovation, and progress,” Gordon said.

“The Board of Trustees would like to thank Erin for all she has accomplished for the thousands of stu-

dents who have traveled our halls during what will be a decade she has been at the helm of the Academy – by any measure, her time has been a success that will leave an impressive mark on our history and set the school up for more success going forward. Our academic programs are strong, our test results are impressive, our student body is diverse, our financial position is solid, and our campus looks superb.”

Mayo noted she is both “amazed and proud” of what has been achieved during her tenure.

“As I reflect on the last nine years and the 221 that came before them, I am amazed and proud of all that we’ve achieved together in building upon

Mayo Tenure Notables

Some of the notable accomplishments during Mayo’s tenure include: • $1.9 million raised towards the Students in the Center Campaign to construct Shaffner Hall that includes the 21,600 square-foot LaCasce Dining Room, the Theodore Blaich Post-Secondary Counseling Center and the Scott T. Gamwell Student Union; • Enhancement of the Academy’s technology and applied learning programming, including the addition of a workplace internship program for juniors and seniors; • Renewal of FA’s 10-year contract with MSAD 72; • Development of the school’s Outdoor Learning and Research Center (OLRC) facilities and experiential learning opportunities through installation of a 30-foot climbing wall and extensive low-ropes course; • Establishment of new pathways and partnerships for commuter-day and boarding student recruitment; Successful completion of the Academy’s AISNE reaccreditation; and • $1.3 million raised to date towards the FA Scores!

Campaign to construct a new, multi-sport synthetic turf field and complex with outdoor lighting, new bleachers, scoreboard, sound system, and an expanded spectator seating capacity of 650 (opening in the fall of 2022).

the Academy’s storied history and firm foundations. We developed and delivered on ambitious strategic goals, including expanding campus by 60-plus acres; erecting Shaffner Hall to include the new LaCasce Dining Room, with near-doubled seating capacity, the Theodore Blaich PostSecondary Counseling Center, and the T. Scott Gamwell Student Union; evolving curricular offerings to meet both 21stcentury demands and opportunities and the diverse, changing needs of the students we serve; hiring, developing, and supporting an outstanding, dedicated faculty; stabilizing and growing enrollment,” she wrote. “Not least of all, in weathering the pandemic together with shared clarity, purpose, love, and grit, the Academy community has – in William Faulkner’s words about his best hope for humankind – not merely endured, but prevailed.”

Mayo continued, “Fryeburg Academy’s mission, independence, and service of the public good have been my collective north star, calling for me to exercise a kind of leadership that has been made possible by a very wise, empowering Board of Trustees and by my indispensable, talented senior leadership team. I am so very grateful for their faith in me. And I can’t speak of this degree of appreciation without also thanking my husband Peter and our children Musa, Maeve ’14,

MOVIE-ING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION — On Friday morning, donor Frank Howell (right) and Provost John Volin (top) cut the ribbon for the 4-H Innovation Labs. More than 50 people attended the grand opening, during which time donors were honored and attendees were treated to a tour of the building.

(De Busk Photos) and Gunnar ’19 for their abiding love and support, always.”

She concluded, “I have great trust in our Board to identify a successor best suited to understand our special school world, lead it forward, and make it thrive, and I will do all I can to assist with the transition. In the meantime, this letter is not a goodbye! We have Fryeburg Academy’s 231st year yet ahead, full of promise and waiting to be shared.”

Chip shots from the Highlands Gary’s license

(Continued from Page 7A) win both the Team Gross and NTP #10. Asked by himself to utter a soliloquy following the round, Lesure could only muster something very random and garbled about the love he felt for the Thompson family and Kentucky Bourbon, an apparent reference to his step-daughter and family of five in town for the week preceding the big day.

Sparks continued to fly at the Highlands for Sunday

Sweeps as Bill “the Irish Cardinal” Kavanagh edged out Cliff “10 Frames” Walker for the Low Gross Win in a matching-cards tiebreaker at 75. Bob “Shooter” Holden earned the Net victory with a score that is bound to raise a “stewards’ inquiry” before becoming official. Team Gross honors belonged to the club’s informal “Welcome Wagon,” Rodney Allen, who paired up with equally mild-mannered “Coach Whit.” Team

Net went to Bob “Mr. 80%” McHatton and Bob Holden, a net partnership outlawed in 49 states. Bill Holden won the NTP #8 without a putt!

The annual summer President’s Cup Match Play Tournament is down to eight quarter-finalists.

In the “left-coast” bracket, Cliff Walker faces Bob Holden while Peter “the real Big-Daddy” Boswell takes on Jim Macklin. In the “right-coast” bracket,

Bob McHatton squares off against Nick “I can make par from there” Stuart, with the winner playing Wayne “how many strokes do we get” Kuvaja, who previously defeated Men’s Club head-honcho Rolf Madsen.

Betting is currently not allowed although some type of “Calcutta” wagering might be worth serious consideration.

Well, thanks July, you’re my favorite, and you always deliver…

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“If they are visibly intoxicated, we have to take action,” he said.

He listed some of the protocol involved.

“We have log books. They all say, ‘Hey, you run a tight ship here.’ We now patrol the parking lot. We try to stop people before they come in. I bought a van. I give people rides home. The people who work for me go above and beyond to make sure people who come in here have a safe time. We have a bar manager, we shut people off all the time. Now, we call the sheriffs so we have someone to sign off” on the incident, Skellett said.

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Constitutional Minute

by Bobbie Hilliard Guest Columnist

Do you need a law degree?

Do you need a law degree to understand the Constitution?

Think NOT that you must have a law degree to understand the Constitution of the United States; or that the lawyers, law professors and black-robed judges are the ones who understand it best.

They are the ones who perverted it.

To restore constitutional government, We the People must learn the basic concepts of “government”; and we must learn the Constitution, elect representatives who will honor their oaths to support it (Art VI, clause 3), and remove from office those who don’t.

The Constitution is a short document that anyone — who makes a reasonable effort — can understand quite well. The only way you can avoid being misled is to find out for yourself what it says.

You need only: (1.) The Declaration of Independence, (2.) The Constitution, and (3.) The Federalist Papers.

The latter is a collection of 85 essays written for the public by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, and published during 1787 and 1788, in order to explain the proposed Constitution to the People and to induce them to ratify it.

They did just that.

Accordingly, The Federalist Papers are considered to be the most authoritative explanations for the meanings in the Constitution, not the courts! We do not need the media, the politicians, or judges to tell us. We can read them for ourselves in the Founders’ own words.

Bob Hilliard of Buffalo, Texas (wethepeoplehandbook@gmail.com) is a retired food-service design consultant, Navy veteran, and student of the Constitution since 2009 (and still a student).

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Thanks for the concrete support

To The Editor:

Henry’s Concrete and Averill Davis saved the day!

A huge thank you for digging out our sidewalk and pouring the cement for our handicapped patrons! It looks fabulous and all of our guests have commented on how easier the access is with a paved sidewalk.

Henry’s and Averill Davis have been very supportive over the years and have helped Deertrees Theatre to become a lasting treasure for Harrison and its surrounding communities.

Cheryl McLaughlin Deertrees Theatre

Hold them accountable

To The Editor:

If we’ve learned anything from the Jan. 6 hearings so far, it’s that Trump and his allies will go to any lengths to gain and stay in power. The hear-

ings have proven that they planned, promoted, and paid for a months-long criminal conspiracy to overturn the election they knew they lost — and which ultimately ended in a violent attack on our country.

They must be held accountable in the courts — and we must hold them accountable at the ballot box.

Right now, more than 100 right-wing extremists have won Republican primaries across the country, pushing the Big Lie that the 2020 election was stolen. All Americans should be alarmed by these victories. Should these candidates win during the general election, they’ll continue their criminal conspiracy to overturn our elections.

Casting doubt about our elections and working to overturn them when you don’t win is how we start the quick slide into fascism. Stopping this threat is about protecting the freedom to vote, to have our votes decide elections, and to rely on elections to keep our leaders in check.

This year, it’s up to us to do our civic duty and cast a ballot for democracy champions at all levels of government in the midterms on Nov. 8. It’s never been more important to exercise our freedom to vote while we still have it.

Michael D’Arcangelo Raymond

IRRESISTABLE SELLER — Myla McKenney, age 8, of North Baldwin poses at her family’s maple booth (Grandpa Joe’s Sugar House, www.grandpajoesmaple.com) set up at Baldwin’s Monday Market. Baldwin’s Monday Market was formed by a group of local vendors with local wares. They set up every Monday from June until August on the lawn of the Brown Memorial Library in East Baldwin, off Route 113 from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Myla is the youngest daughter of Ben and Jen McKenney and reside in North Baldwin

Ye Olde Facts of Summer

Howdy neighbor!

It’s been a busy few weeks now hasn’t it? Summer is in full swing, and as the mercury rises so has the amount of activity hereabouts. The village center all hustle and bustle in true July fashion; storefronts decorated with their wares, small armies of summer campers besieging all available ice cream parlors and lemonade stands, the beach and parks full up with picnickers and what we used to call excursionists readying their boats and canoes for launching, and everywhere on Main Street more and more tourists coming and going — more coming than going I’d wager, judging from the increased traffic.

But even so, it does not appear to me that we’ve had quite so many summer folks arrive this year as we typically have, though you’d be pardoned for not noticing this as the ones we have received are already doing more than enough to make up for the slack. Can’t get left from the Post Office onto Main Street, and I haven’t been able to buy a box of Graham crackers at the market in weeks! So, it always goes.

Today, we’ll be looking back on what I’m calling the Facts of Summer; a couple old-time notes and figures concerning the summertime of our very own slice of Vacationland, the Lakes Region. Starting with this, have you ever wondered just when we earned that name? For while Lakes Region seems to be everywhere now, whether it be our TV station, Chamber of Commerce, Junior High or High Schools, and though the Lakes Region appears now on many a tourist guide and map

To The Editor:

A huge thank you to all who made the Bridgton Public Library’s July 16 annual used book sale a fund-raising success. It is a traditional part of summer in Bridgton offering affordable books for everyone.

BPL sincerely thanks those who purchased books at this event and the many generous donors.

Although the sale was planned and operated throughout the day by the Friends of the Bridgton

Public Library (a dedicated volunteer group of Library supporters), it also owes much to the librarians, the members of the Library Board of Trustees, friends of Friends, and other volunteers, with a special shout out to newest friends, the girls from Camp Tapawingo, who provided great muscle and excellent attitude as part of the afternoon teardown crew.

Proceeds from this sale help fund a number of educational and cultural activities for both youth and adults such as the summer reading program that includes author visits. The very popular To Go activity bags were subsidized by the Friends, who

by Michael Davis BHS Assistant Director for our section of country, I got to wondering a little while ago just when it first makes an appearance in our history. As far as I can tell, it’s not that very old. In searching back through the archives of the News, and reviewing the manuscripts and histories available to us at the Bridgton Historical Society, it appears the name ‘Lakes Region’ fell into common use in the 1950s, starting with the decision on March 21, 1950 to add an ‘S’ to the name of the Sebago Long Lake Region Association, an early producer of tourism booklets, which had been founded here after the Second World War. By and large, due to the actions of this club, the name stuck with tourists and gradually fell into common use. There is a deeper root to this story, for of course Bridgton has been home to tourists in some capacity since our founding, and the earliest of the tourism booms in town began well before the Civil War, when in 1846 the steamer Fawn opened the upcountry and Sebago Lakes Route SUMMER, Page 2B

Water, water no longer everywhere

“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink.”

Coleridge’s Rime of the Ancient Mariner is only halfway descriptive of the planet’s current water situation. Water is drying up everywhere; oceans and rivers are becoming more polluted and poisoned; watersheds are being drained at a phenomenal rate to meet the needs of industry, sports, and agriculture. Quality drinking water, especially in developing countries, is becoming a major challenge. And everywhere, good water, access to which should be a human right, is becoming expensive and privately owned.

First, the basic facts on the global water crisis, as provided

by UNICEF: Four billion people — almost two thirds of the world’s population — experience severe water scarcity for at least one month each year.

Over two billion people live in countries where water supply is inadequate.

Half of the world’s population could be living in areas facing water scarcity by as early as 2025.

Some 700 million people could be displaced by intense water scarcity by 2030.

By 2040, roughly 1 in 4 children worldwide will be living in areas of extremely high-water stress.

Reports from around the world bring home these trends.

Q&A

To The Editor:

Book Sale Success

In Ye Olden Times

also designed and purchased book bags, mugs, and pens, as fundraisers for the library.

Look for notices on library media and in The Bridgton News about future mini book sales at the shed behind the library one Saturday each month, with limited hours and as weather permits, starting in September.

As BPL plans for next year’s book sale, the library will be accepting donations of books in excellent condition following these fall book sales, and welcomes contributions to further the goals of the Friends.

Debbie Szok, for the Friends of the BPL

I recently attended a meet and greet at which Ms. Donna Dodge (Republican candidate for Maine Legislative District 83) and Mr. Ed Thelander (Republican candidate for District 1 in Congress) made presentations. At the meet and greet, I asked Mr. Thelander two questions: First, if elected to Congress and if the Republican Party is in the majority, will you vote for Mr. Kevin McCarthy to be Speaker of the House? His response, “It depends on what choices I have.” A reasonable answer.

My second question: Do you condone or condemn the Jan. 6 events at the Capitol, and the role Donald Trump played in that event? Mr. Thelander responded, “It was ‘awful’, and ‘Trump was not to blame.’”

Questions asked, answers given.

I leave it to Mr. Thelander’s conscience to square his response with the oath he took as a Navy Seal to uphold the Constitution of the United States. Then, he will need to square his response with Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

Guest Columnist

by Mel Gurtov Professor Emeritus of Political Science at PSU Italy is experiencing an intense, protracted heat wave. A water emergency is about to be declared in the Lombardy region. The drought has hit northern regions particularly hard, where a parched Po River, Italy’s longest waterway, is 80 percent lower than usual, wreaking havoc on everything from farming and hydroelectric power to supplies of drinking water.

In Australia, a report by the Australian Security Leaders Climate Group describes Australia and the Asia-Pacific as a “disaster alley” for climate change, but says governments in Canberra have not properly planned for the impact of “cascading and compound events.” The report cites predictions that 2℃ of warming may see southeast Asia’s crop WATER, Page 2B

My condone or condemn question does not have a third option! Mr. Thelander wanted to delve into the nature of the investigation of Jan. 6, but did not deny the event took place.

Moreover, there is audio and visual evidence of the events of Jan. 6 and the testimony — under oath by Republicans — about the role Donald Trump played in that event.

Independent voters, Trumplicans have no credibility. Jan. 6 was a domestic terrorist attempt to overthrow the Constitution of the United States. Trumplicans can spin their tale until all the fiber runs out, but spin will not exonerate them from their complicity in the coup to overthrow our Constitution. We must rise up, speak out and vote down all Trumplicans and domestic terrorists.

Joseph W. Angelo Bridgton

of nuclear deterrence becomes ever weaker as we contemplate the cost of the billions of dollars spent to achieve our present standoff. Who is paying for this madness? Ordinary people left bereft of their rights to food, shelter and health care. Ordinary people becoming ever more hopeless turning to the pursuit of comfort or violence in this age of global insecurity.

Moreover, our imperiled democracy renders ordinary people less able to influence our lawmakers as the millions and billions of dollars from the ultra-wealthy class continue to suppress the will of ordinary people. While this has been going on for decades, the Supreme Court in their Citizens United decision in 2010 has sped up the transformation of democracy into oligarchy.

But we can’t give up what means are still available to ordinary people. On Aug. 6, Hiroshima Day, Mainers can peacefully assemble at the Gendron Franco Center in Lewiston at 10 a.m. and listen to speakers calling for To The Editor: nuclear disarmament and an Awareness of nuclear war end of war. A procession to the and nuclear accidents spawn Bernard Lown Peace Bridge, an anxiety that only intensifies dedicated in 2008, will folin the third decade of the 21st LETTERS, Page 2B century. The prevailing notion

A day for awareness

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Ye Olde Facts of Summer

(Continued from Page 1B) to “rusticators” from the coast. We have been called many things through the years — my personal favorite is the boast of the old steamboat companies calling us the ‘Switzerland of America,’ but concerning the Lakes Region directly, the earliest precursor I have discovered appears nearly 200 years ago in an article of the Boston Transcript from March 1, 1834, which notes in part: “Ponds and Lakes. A writer in the Cincinnati Chronicle notices ‘those exquisite sheets of water,’ called, in Maine and New Hampshire, by the diminutive name of ‘Ponds,’ and remarks, ‘While we have exalted the names of our literary and moral institutions, we have degraded those of our natural objects. A school is an Academy or an Institute; an academy a College, and a college a University. But a Mountain is a hill, a Lake is a pond, and a River a creek or branch. The white hills (White Mountains) are higher than any mountain in Great Britain, and twice as high as Mount Vesuvius. Sebago pond in Maine, and Winnipesaukee pond in New Hampshire, are Lakes more than half as large as those of Constance and Geneva, and twenty times as large as the celebrated lakes of Cumberland and Westmoreland. Indeed, this part of Maine and the adjacent part of New Hampshire might with propriety be denominated the ‘Country o’ the Lakes.’ Long pond in Bridgton, thirty miles from Portland, is of the same dimensions with the largest lakes of Cumberland and Westmoreland, (Ulswater and Winandermere) each being ten miles long, and from one to two broad…”

So maybe the Lakes Region isn’t so much of a newcomer after all! Since I promised you a couple local facts, I’ll close with this one. As I sit down to write this column, the thermometer on the front porch informs me that it is 90°F, and the hot breeze drafting through the window gives me an idea just how much work humidity is doing toward raising that number a good many more. Yes, it is hot today, and it has been hot lately, and when you’re reading this it will likely still be very hot. Ninety-degree temperatures will always feel uncomfortably hot to a people raised as we have been, in a region where winters routinely fall below zero, often times by many tens of degrees. I’m not sure which I like the least, shoveling out the car in winter at near 30 below zero, or mowing the lawn in summer at near 100°F above. But such work must get done in any case. Though I don’t want to boast of it, we’ve seen hotter temps before. Yes, it may surprise you to learn that the hottest temperature we have ever seen here in Maine, the warmest it has ever been in all our State, was recorded over 100 years ago, right here in Bridgton. As we are informed by many

sources — the one I have to hand right now is the World Book Encyclopedia 2000 — “Maine’s Record High Temperature, 105°F, was set in North Bridgton, twice, on July 4 and July 10, 1911.” Now I don’t know about you, but knowing that fact does something to comfort me, as we all sweat through this warm July, proving as it does that familiar maxim; the more things change, the more they stay the same!

Till next time!

boasted that he would close down coal mines and oil wells in the United States. He is now living up to his inane promises.

(Continued from Page 1B) Bob Pelletier low. Dr. Lown (1921-2021) West Bridgton was a famous cardiologist who along with Soviet cardiologist, Yevgeny Chazov, co-founded in 1980 the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize To The Editor: Should a person who supin 1985. Dr. Lown immigrated from Lithuania and was edu- ports Trump — a man who is cated in Lewiston schools and a liar, a bully, a bigot and has the University of Maine. He done his utmost to destroy also helped form Physicians our American democracy — for Social Responsibility and still be entitled to fly the served as that group’s first American flag?

Craig Jud president.

Bridgton For more information about the event, organized by Maine Veterans for Peace and Peace Action Maine, contact Laurent Gilbert, Sr. at 207-632-7373 or To The Editor: Doug Rawlings at rawlings@ Like most fanatics, Mr. maine.edu. Together, ordinary Plaisted lacks a sense of people can still accomplish the irony. If he had one, he would extraordinary. see that his bigotry against Sally Chappell Catholics and Southern Bridgton Baptist is a trait he shares with the Puritans he despises.

It is not a matter of theology; it is a failure to practice the core teachings of all Christian denominations, which he has replaced with shallow conTo The Editor: When discussing the state temporary gender feminism; of affairs in our country with a poor trade.

His extreme views on friends, the topic of energy invariably comes up. The big abortion are at odds with question is why would Biden the more nuanced position curtail fossil fuel production of the denomination, which in the United States and turn bestowed on him the title around and force us to buy of Reverend, given his pitithe same type of energy from ful contemporary recap of other countries? It’s obvious Biblical parables, another the he wants to hurt our energy irony. He seems disdainful of producers, drive them out of the capitalist, but unless his business and do away with Patrician Colonial eleventh thousands of good paying jobs. generation ancestry acquired When on the campaign trail, he him a well-endowed church, he spent a month of each year

preparing for pledge week, where he begged his income from those he served.

He is close to my contemporary in age, and suffers from a trait of the disillusioned old men; they mistake their own decrepitude for a harbinger of the last days. He is a good example of why and how the Maine line Protestant denominations are failing. He is a poor example of the good traits shared and preached, if not always practiced, by Christian communities, and hopefully, individual members. The irreverent apostate, cursing his political rivals as if he were a messenger of God. Will Pirone Bridgton

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Water no longer everywhere

(Continued from Page 1B) production decline by one-third per capita by 2040. It says small island developing states in the Pacific are especially vulnerable to the effects of drought and flooding on food production.”

China faces a water crisis in which as many as half the population does not have access to clean water. Nearly all groundwater is contaminated. Agricultural runoff and industrial toxic waste dumping are among the major causes of the crisis. Weak enforcement of environmental regulations, and sheer disregard of sound environmental practices by domestic and multinational corporations alike, contribute to the crisis.

The South African city of Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), home to nearly a million people, is on the verge of “Day Zero,” when water runs out. Climate change — long-term drought — is certainly a factor, though a corrupt city government has failed to fix thousands of leaks in water pipes. Black working-class people suffer most from intermittent water supplies.

Here at home, a Utah newspaper reports: “The Colorado River Basin is experiencing a 22-year drought and low runoff conditions, and reservoirs within the basin are at historic low levels. There are extensive impacts throughout the Colorado River Basin, including water for homes and crops to the generation of electricity in the seven basin states, 30 tribes and Mexico.”

Lake Powell and Lake Mead are below one-third of normal levels. Water for seven states will probably have to be restricted. Meantime, California’s two largest reservoirs — Shasta Lake and Lake Oroville — are at critically low levels,

Unbalanced

To The Editor:

Rochester, N.Y., Lee Zeldin, a sitting U.S. congressman who is running for governor of New York, was attacked on stage by a man with weapon that had two cutting knife points. Lee Zeldin reported the incident on social media and predicted the man would be released within hours due to the bail laws in New York. He was right!

The sitting governor of New York, Kathy Holchul, actually published the public appearance schedule of Lee Zeldin, her rival in the governor’s race. Why on earth would she do that?

Fortunately, the Feds have arrested the man who attacked Zeldin, and he will face federal charges. Can’t politicians in charge realize that these bail laws were a big mistake and should be repealed?

Earlier this month in California, over one million fentanyl pills worth $15 to $20 million were seized in a record-breaking drug bust.

The two men that were arrested were linked to the Sinaloa Cartel and yet they were released in their own recognizance due to bail laws. They did not report for their court hearing. Surprise!

November is coming and we must all turn out to vote these extreme left politicians out of office.

The Cavalry is coming!

Bill Preis Bridgton

Confidence in the news media has been plummeting for years and just hit a new low of just 15% that trust the media. I’d like to know who that 15% represents. Perhaps that group is included in the 31% who have confidence in Joe Biden. These are both alltime low numbers.

Ari Fleischer just wrote a book about his days as press secretary, entitled Suppression, Deception, Snobbery and Bias.

He did a survey of the press corps, at the time, and found that Democrats out-numbered Republicans by a factor or 12 to 1. How could the press corps be expected to be unbiased with such an imbalance?

We have seen a dramatic increase in lawlessness in To The Editor: Hating “Government.” It major cities around the country, and most of those cities bewilders me when I hear have a long history of demo- this. It’s an ambiguous noncratic control. Last week in

Hating Big Government LETTERS, Page 5B

and the Great Salt Lake in Utah set a new record low level on July 4.

Threats from Ocean Dumping The world’s oceans have been especially hard hit, leading the UN secretary-general to declare an “ocean emergency.”

As reported by the Guardian: “Sea level rise, ocean heating, ocean acidification and greenhouse gas concentrations all reached record levels last year, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s state of the global climate report in 2021… pollution is creating vast coastal dead zones.” Fish stocks are being rapidly depleted by overfishing.

“Nearly 80% of the world’s wastewater is discharged into the sea without treatment.”

Among the many toxic substances that are regularly dumped into national and international waterways, plastics and oil rank among the most constant and dangerous. China, India, and the U.S. are the top producers of disposable plastics that, according to a UN estimate, by 2050 will account for about 12 billion tons of plastic waste worldwide. As we’re all aware, plastic bottle and other items choke waterways, clog WATER, Page 4B

Obituaries Ken Coen

Graveside services will be held for Ken Coen on Friday, July 29 at the Holy Cross Cemetery at 1 Carr Street in Franklin, N.H. at 10 a.m.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 30, at a gathering at Rob and Crystal Drew’s house at 301 Old Stage Road in Lovell, beginning at 1 p.m.

Elaine L. Smith

A celebration of life for Elaine L. Smith will be held on Saturday, July 30 at 11 a.mn. at the United Church in Harrison.

~ Celebration of Life ~ A Celebration of Life for Bruce C. Flanigan will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Gorham High School 41 Morrill Avenue, Gorham, Maine

Ruth A. Douglas SEBAGO — Ruth Ann (Mulderig) Douglas, 73, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday July 18, 2022, at 6:57 a.m. after a long courageous battle with stage 4 renal failure. Dialysis was NOT her cup of tea.

She was born to the late Edward F. Mulderig and Madeline T. Lachance Mulderig at the Webber Hospital in Biddeford on September 30, 1948.

After graduating from Old Orchard Beach High School, she enjoyed being a candy striper (PCA) at several local nursing homes.

She met the love of her life, when two mothers met and became friends while working at Fairchild Semiconductor. They swapped pictures of their children and there the love story began. Steve and Ruth met on January 29, 1969, and married April 19, 1969, and their love only grew everyday through the ups and downs of 53 years of marriage.

Ruth delivered mail for East Baldwin and then Sebago for 32 years. She was voted into office as a Sebago Town Selectperson for more than eight terms, a total of 24 years.

After retiring from mail delivery, she worked as a switchboard operator for central registration at Bridgton Hospital.

Mom enjoyed spending time with her family and very close friends. She adored everyone, especially her grandchildren.

She had three biological children and handfuls of others that called her Mom. She loved afternoons at the Sebago Town Beach with her kids, friends and community members. Another place she held dear in her heart was Barker Pond where our family spent many summers with the Anderson’s, Chase’s, and Dolloff’s families. She was an active member of the PTC while her children attended Sebago Elementary School. She enjoyed being a member of the Sebago Ladies Auxiliary. We remember her spending hours on the phone calling community members for donations of hot dogs and sides for bean suppers. She also enjoyed visits with Kenny and Vera Noble and long chats on the phone with her best friend Gail Irish.

She’s predeceased by her parents, her brother Steve Mulderig and in-laws Philip S. Douglas and Lucretia D. Douglas; brother-in-law Abe Parker and many aunts uncles and cousins.

She leaves behind her beloved husband of 53 years Philip S. (Steve) Douglas; daughter Jody Blanchet and husband Scott; daughter Heidi Theriault and husband Shannon; son Scott S. Douglas and wife Lisa.

Ruth left behind her beautiful grandchildren who were her pride and joy: Nathan Blanchet of Sebago, Melanie and Ron Hall of Valdosta, Ga., Hannah Burnell and Dayle Gray of Naples, Matthew Douglas of Harrison, Philip and Brady Burnell of North Waterboro, Nicole and Josh Shrier of Denmark, Seth Theriault of North Waterboro, and Ashley Hutchins and significant other Steve Vacchiano of Sebago. She was also predeceased by many loving pets.

She was anxiously awaiting the birth of her very first greatgrandchild to Mel and Ron. After her decision was made to stop dialysis, she was excited of the thought that she could be in the delivery room with Melanie while she gives birth in spirit.

She also leaves behind her sister-in-law Diana Letellier and her younger siblings Terri Turgeon of Biddeford; Michelle Knaus of Scarborough; Madeline Mulderig of Farmington, N.H. and Michael Mulderig of Saco. Also, many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Ruth’s services were held Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the Sebago Town Hall, 418 Bridgton Rd., Sebago. Visiting hours were held from 1-3 p.m., followed by a 3 p.m. funeral service, with a reception immediately following.

Online condolence messages can be submitted at the Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home website, www.mainefuneral.com In lieu of flowers please make donations to Sebago Community Fire Dept., Sebago EMS or Sebago Volunteer Association or an animal rescue of your choice.

Obituaries Charlene G. Doucette Terence P. Hubka Terence P. Hubka (Terry) 76, of Bridgton, passed away on July 13, 2022, at Massachusetts General Hospital after suffering two successive hemorrhagic strokes.

He died peacefully and was surrounded by love.

Terry was born on April 9, 1946, in Danville, Pa., the son of Eugene and Martha (Reed) Hubka, both of whom predeceased him.

Terry grew up in Plainfield, N.J., and attended local schools. He graduated from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa., in 1969 where he majored in geology. He went on to receive a master’s degree in Regional Planning from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, in 1971.

It was in his high school Spanish class that Terry met his wife of 52 years, Mary (Scheckman) Hubka when he cheated off of her on a test. They began to date in December 1962 and were married seven years later on December 28, 1969. Ironically, Mary became a Spanish teacher and Terry never again had to worry about mastering Spanish.

Athletics came quite naturally to Terry as he wrestled and played football in both high school and college. He always minimized his successes but if prodded a bit, would share a few wrestling pins or the rare touchdown he made while playing defensive end.

After finishing grad school, he and Mary moved to Lewisburg, Pa. It was there that Terry began his lifelong career in carpentry. He began working for a local contractor and soon started his own business, working in the homes of his former professors. This was the foundation of a highly reputable contracting business, Hubka Construction, Inc. that was Terry’s creation and life’s work.

Their stay in Pennsylvania lasted only a year, after which time Terry and Mary moved to their forever home in Bridgton, Maine. They recently celebrated 50 years on Hub’s Farm on May 1, 2022. This is where Terry’s passion for farming grew to be realized. He worked in his garden from sunup to sundown and grew enough vegetables and fruit for his family.

He generously shared the surplus with friends and neighbors.

Folks driving by their home would stop in admiration of his garden and often got out to chat. Terry willingly shared his time with them but never bragged about his work. Terry felt at one with the earth and often planted certain vegetables simply because he liked to watch them grow.

Terry was a faithful practitioner of yoga, and developed his own hour-long morning practice of stretches and poses that culminated in a headstand. He was grateful for all of his yoga instructors over the years that encouraged him in his daily practice. It was a time of peace for him and kept his body limber as he aged.

Reading was another favorite pastime, especially the New York Times. Initially he spent at least an hour every morning in Beth’s Café with the paper edition and then more recently switched to the digital format over breakfast in his own home.

Terry’s favorite book of all time was Richard Halliburton’s Book of Marvels. He would recommend it to anyone he knew.

Politics was also of particular interest to him and he would discuss current affairs with anyone if given the chance. He loved reading National Geographic and their History magazine to “travel” to places across the globe.

His adventurous spirit resulted in many trips for Terry and Mary to Spain, France and Mexico. Terry’s most favorite city was Paris and he had plans to return there in October with his wife. He also fell in love with Oaxaca, Mexico and visited there many times. He loved going to museums and art galleries in every foreign city and trying the local delicacies in restaurants. He could never eat too much French bread or French onion soup! Terry was the best tour guide ever and every day traveling with him was full of excitement and wonder.

He was also a very talented artist and painted many works in oil from photographs. He adored the works of Rembrandt and other Dutch masters and took several art classes that helped him learn to paint in that style. Many of his paintings adorn the walls of his home.

Terry felt most at home in the midst of nature. He loved the trees, rocks, mountains and sky. He taught his daughters the names of all the trees on their property, the different kinds of rock formations and the constellations in the night sky. Vacation time involved hiking and camping adventures in the White Mountains and National Parks in Utah, New Mexico and Colorado.

He was a kind and gentle soul with a very quiet demeanor.

Nonetheless, Terry had a great sense of humor and when he laughed, it was hard not to laugh with him. He was dearly loved by his family and taught his daughters so much about independence, resourcefulness and hard work. This was a man who never complained and tackled all projects with determination, patience and follow through. He never hesitated to help others. His legacy is certainly visible in all the homes he built or remodeled, his paintings, the home in which he lived and the garden and grounds of his cherished farm.

Terry is survived by his wife Mary, his daughter Sarah Plummer (husband Paul), his daughter Rachel Hubka and four grandchildren, Cameron and Zoe Plummer and Daniel and Thomas Jaronczyk. He is also survived by his identical twin brother Thomas Hubka (wife Judith Kenny) and his sister Nancy Hofmann (husband David). In addition, he is survived by his sister-in-law Janet West (husband John) and brother-inlaw Stephen Scheckman (wife Mary). He had ten nieces and nephews and many cousins. He also leaves behind his beloved cat Betty.

A celebration of life honoring Terry will be held in the fall.

Richard F. Dam Richard Francis Dam, 94, of Merrimac, Mass., went into the arms of his Lord, July 23, 2022, at Bridgton Hospital in Maine.

Richard was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on January 31, 1928. He was the middle of five sons of Charles and Anna Dam. He often recounted that he and his brothers would make up their own baseball or basketball team. Richard enjoyed being active swimming, bike riding, running, canoeing, gardening, and raking everything!

After completing 8th grade, he went back to earn his GED and then graduated from Macintosh Business College. He served in the U.S. Navy from January, 1946 until his honorable discharge in November, 1947.

He retired from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and again from Northern Essex Community College. He was a purchasing clerk in shipping and receiving.

Richard met the love of his life at Merrimac Baptist Church, and they were married Sept. 28, 1951. Together they raised their family to love and serve God. They were active on mission trips, encouraging missionaries, serving in the church, and hosting friends and family at their cottages in Bridgton, Maine.

Richard will be remembered for his love of church suppers, yard sales, family gatherings, quirky jokes, gleaning of trash to recycle… but more than anything, he will be remembered by his desire to share his faith in his Lord Jesus. Richard published several small books of poetry that he wrote and sketched that illustrated his love for animals, for diving, for God and His word and journaling his life adventures.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Shirley Dam. He is survived by his daughter, Chrystal Turner and her spouse William Turner of York, his son, Daniel Dam of Merrimac, Mass., and his daughter, Robin Bush and her spouse Donald Bush of Elizabethtown, Pa.; his five grandchildren, William Turner of Merrimac, Mass., Rebecca Turner of York, Sarah Turner Brownell of York, Jonathan Bush of Lancaster, Pa., and Joshua Bush of Elizabethtown, Pa.; seven loving great-grandchildren, Tatum Stacy, Analee Turner, Brent Brownell, Eli Thibodeau, Malachi Bush, Jude Bush and Luca Bear Brownell.

Visiting time will be at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 27 Church Street, Merrimac, Mass., on Friday, July 29, 2022, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. immediately followed by the Celebration of Life Service at 11 a.m. at the Church, then burial at Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill, where he will be laid to eternal rest next to his beloved wife, Shirley. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Declare God’s Wonders, 246 Hio Ridge Road, Bridgton, ME. 04009. Arrangements are by Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Avenue, Amesbury, MA 01913.

Ursula R. Flaherty Ursula Renate Flaherty (m.

Deuse) died unexpectedly in her sleep at her home in Bridgton, Maine, on July 19, 2022. Ursula was born in Hofgeismar, Germany on February 20, 1950, and later moved to Wiesbaden, Germany where she met Larry Flaherty, fell in love, and then married in 1970.

They welcomed their daughter Vanessa in 1971, and then moved between the United States and Germany until 1978 when they settled in Pittsburgh, Pa., for 11 years. They subsequently moved to Massachusetts, and then eventually found their way to Bridgton, where they built a house that welcomed family and friends most weeks year-round.

Ursula worked as a physical therapist for over 50 years until 2020, and she never stood still during those years, always seeking more education and experience so her skills kept up with the needs of her patients. She was a healer who attracted the most challenging medical issues because she approached each patient with relentless patience and a curious and quick mind; she knew what she didn’t know and then did everything she could to know.

Ursula was the type of gardener who sometimes brought home the saddest looking plants so she could bring them back to health in her lush perennial and herb garden. Her gardens were always a little wild (well-weeded though) and without fussy borders or orderly rows. She delighted in the fat bumble bees and elegant monarchs who wandered her garden and the birds who built nests in her flower boxes each year.

Ursula brought a little magic to everything she touched, and her garden served as a signal, if you were paying attention, that whatever you were about to be fed at her table would be memorable. She loved the abundance of this region of Maine and appreciated the talents of the many farmers, bakers, and food creators in this area. Her greatest pleasure was a good haul at the Bridgton farmers’ market so she could make meals for family and friends. Recipes were a jumping off point for her, and a meal was rarely duplicated and usually the best thing that you had ever had.

While Ursula had a deep love for friends and family, she also had a ferocity born of experiencing and seeing injustice, and she became a United States citizen because she wanted to make sure that she could participate in every U.S. election going forward. Ursula had no patience for those who wanted to keep things the way they were for their own benefit and at the expense of others. She was proud to be a part of the Bridgton community, and her role on the Community Development Advisory Committee was born out of the desire to contribute. She was just as likely to be on a traffic island on Route 302 campaigning for racial justice or reproductive freedom, as she was to attend a town meeting. She was a disruptor, a creator, and an advocate who was motivated by doing what was best for the community and for those in the community who were voiceless.

Ursula leaves behind her husband Larry, her daughter Vanessa Agee (Aaron), granddaughter Arabella Agee, and countless beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her father Herbert Deuse, mother Emma Deuse, and brother Helmut Deuse.

At the end of the day, Ursula was a charismatic and charming friend, an enthusiast yogi and artist, an encouraging mother, a smitten grandmother, and a committed partner to her husband of almost 52 years. She was complicated, authentic, unique, full of love, and singularly herself at every turn.

Ursula’s death leaves behind a gaping hole in the hearts of her family, friends, and community that she might have challenged us to fill by being just a bit bolder, a bit more magical, and a bit braver in our lives every day.

A memorial will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dragonfly Barn located at 95 Sanborns Grove Road in Bridgton, ME 04009. Anyone who knew and wants to memorialize Ursula is welcome. There will be a place to hang unframed photographs so please bring photographs of Ursula that you want to share. Comfortable and colorful dress is encouraged. In lieu of flowers, please think about donating to the Bridgton Community Center at www. bridgtoncommunitycenter.org and Loon Echo Land Trust at www.lelt.org.

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Charlene G. “Peewee” Doucette of North Bridgton, and Titusville, Fla., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July 21, 2022.

Born in Worcester, Mass., on January 23, 1936, she was the eldest daughter of Charles and Martha Gravelin. She grew up in Sutton, Mass., with her two sisters, Nancy and Marcia. A few years after graduating high school, during one of her frequent visits to see her cousin in Newport, R.I., she met her husband, Gerry. They married in May of 1957 and lived in Massachusetts and Rhode Island before settling in Maine to raise their family.

For years, Peewee worked alongside her husband as the owners and operators of Lakeside Pines Campground in North Bridgton where she kept the business meticulously organized.

She welcomed generations of happy campers and had a knack for remembering the names of each family. Even many years later, Peewee could recall exactly what their names were, where they were from, and what site they camped on. She enjoyed her winters in Florida but always ensured she was back at camp for the start of the season. She loved reading, observing the wildlife in the campground, the weather, and its changes, and her 3 o’clock cup of coffee. Every Sunday, she would comb through the “funnies” and would set aside the pages for her beloved grandchildren to enjoy.

Peewee leaves behind her children, Gregory Doucette and his wife Maureen of Maynard, Mass., Bethanne Baker and her husband Matthew of Harrison, Todd Doucette of Titusville, Fla., Mark Doucette and his wife Dorothy of Harrison, Scott Doucette of North Bridgton and daughter-in-law Brenda Doucette of North Bridgton. In addition to her children, she is survived by her grandchildren Jordan, Steven, Michael, Andrew, Cody, Dillon, Kolt, Kasandra, Matthew and Emily; great-grandchildren Sophia, Madelyn, Connor, Quinn, Ryan, Logan and Scarlette; a sister, Nancy Brigham of Sutton, Mass.; a close cousin, Bernice “Bunny” Oxley of Newport, R.I., and in-laws and many nieces and nephews along with dear friends both in Maine and her winter home in Florida.

She was predeceased by her Husband, Gerald M. “Gerry” Doucette Jr., her son John E. Doucette and her sister Marcia Rosebrooks.

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Water, water no longer everywhere (Continued from Page 2B) drainpipes, and, if burned, pollute the air. Banning plastics is catching on, but very slowly and with plenty of pushback from manufacturers. Policing plastics use is difficult, though in India — which now bans certain plastic packaging but not plastic bags — some states have found that fining people is effective. China is supposed to phase out plastic bags nationwide by the end of this year, while Canada will ban all singleuse plastics in December. Only a few U.S. states, including Oregon, have limited the use of plastic items.

I cannot leave that last topic without noting the companies and investors that stand behind the major plastics producing countries. The top plastics manufacturers are ExxonMobil, Dow, Sinopec (China’s state oil company), Indorama Ventures (a global petrochemical company based in Singapore and Bangkok), and Saudi Aramco. The leading investors, aside from governments themselves, are Vanguard and BlackRock, outfits that crow about their commitment to sustainability.

Oilrig accidents are always large-scale threats to the ocean environment, the fishing industry, and public health. Recall the Deepwater Horizon spill: 134 million gallons dumped into the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. Now, a liberal president is caught between oil industry and Republican pressure to open more leases to drilling, supposedly to help reduce gas prices, and pressure from environmental organizations and some state governments to dramatically reduce if not reject any more drilling. Fact is, the industry has millions of acres already approved for drilling. Biden will be forced to act HIGH DIVER — This Belted Kingfisher was spotted soon, and if the past is any guide, he’ll take the middle road, on Woods Pond. Its prominent beak breaks the water approving some new leases — Alaska’s Tongas looks most when plunging headfirst in pursuit of fish. (Photo by likely to be chosen — but not all, making for unhappy lobSuzanne Richard)

An Iron Curtain is descending

Great patriots have warned Americans of the possibility an Iron Curtain of authoritarianism could descend upon America, making America over in the image of its Fascist enemies. President Dwight Eisenhower in his first major presidential speech, “The Cross of Iron,” on April 16, 1953, laid out several critical precepts that ought guide U.S. conduct in both domestic and world affairs if its decency and democracy were to survive: “Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed.

“This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children. The cost of one modern heavy bomber is this: a modern brick school in more than 30 cities. It is two electric power plants, each serving a town of 60,000 population. It is two fine, fully equipped hospitals. It is some fifty miles of concrete pavement. We pay for a single fighter plane with a half million bushels of wheat. We pay for a single destroyer with new homes that could have housed more than 8,000 people.” [Note: the numbers are from 1953 and are more unfair today.]

General Douglas MacArthur warned of the pestilential impact of military spending on the nation’s democracy in 1957 when he said: “Our swollen budgets constantly have been misrepresented to the public. Our government has kept us in a perpetual state of fear — kept us in a continuous stampede of patriotic fervor — with the cry of grave national emergency. Always, there has been some terrible evil at home or some monstrous foreign power that was going to gobble us up if we did not blindly rally behind it by furnishing the exorbitant funds demanded. Yet, in retrospect, these disasters seem never to have happened,

seem never to have been quite real.”

Eisenhower’s 1961 farewell address explained the threat to the republic of the military-industrial complex: “In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist.”

Even before 9-11, the military-industrial-congressional complex Eisenhower warned America about had gained unwarranted influence: it has created the greatest government money can buy funded by incessant war spending, lobbying for more “defense” dollars and return on investment by supplying money for congressional campaign contributions. Since 9-11 the perpetual state of fear has eaten away at the national soul, infecting American patriotism, which during the times of Eisenhower and MacArthur, and prior patriots such as George Washington, meant defense of INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS against authoritarian diktat. A disease of “us against them-ism” of a fascistic nationalism has infected the body politic, more reminiscent of the Fascist leaders Eisenhower and MacArthur fought than to great patriots of human freedom!

George W. Bush, like Vladimir Putin, engaged in wars of invasion based on lies, deceiving the people. That international stance, eroding international laws of war and the unity of nations around human rights, resulted in “secret sites,” torture, and abuse of prisoners, killing of innocents, and the usual rough riding over common sense and human decency which all invaders must resort to in order to declare “Mission Accomplished.” The only accomplishment was defaming and debasing of American principles.

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TSA and DHS soon normalized waiver of Constitutional Rights at airports, train and bus stations, acclimating Americans to unreasonable search and seizure as a condition of paying for travel. Schools installed “security” equipment and armed police officers which previously had only been deployed in prisons, and so American kids learned the goal of “government education” — to produce “ignorant compliant citizens.” Much of the American population today resides in “Constitution Free Zones” under DHS “regulation” as though DHS is doing the work of al-Qaeda — to destroy the “freedoms they hate us for.”

Truth tellers were rounded up, prosecuted and imprisoned for the crime of telling the people the truth about government crimes and misdemeanors both at home and abroad. Snowden, Assange, Manning, Hale, the list grows endless of true patriots telling the truth, hopefully to aid the people so that they could vote intelligently rather than IRON CURTAIN, Page 5B

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Paul Krugman puts the issue succinctly: “What’s important right now is that the United States is the only major nation in which an authoritarian right-wing party — which lost the popular vote in seven of the past eight presidential elections yet controls the Supreme Court — has the ability to block actions that might prevent climate catastrophe.”

The ballot box therefore might not be the most effective path to changing national environmental policy. But at the local level, people are fighting in a novel way: demanding that water be accorded legal standing, in the same way corporations, estates, and universities are represented in court.

In Florida, for example, a constitutional ballot initiative is before voters that would grant a “Right to Clean and Healthy Waters.” Legislators can be held accountable in court for failing to protect water supplies. Elizabeth Kolbert reports in The New Yorker on the history of efforts to give nature “rights.”

In Oregon, my home state, protecting wetlands, which are a major carbon sink, is now undergoing review to strengthen regulations. In the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state, protection of rivers, forests, and fisheries is expanding.

We’ll need a lot more action like that, right now, to save waterways.

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(Continued from Page 4B) voting in the dark. Simultaneously, those allegedly guilty of government crimes received pardons and honors.

So, the rot spreads. The Empire of Lies gained ground while fundamental human rights were at first reduced, and finally eliminated. Flush with success at degenerating into the likeness of our enemies in World War II “over there,” the cancer of rights violation began to blossom “over here,” apparently fulfilling the maxim: “what goes around comes around.” So extensive was the decay, degeneracy, and disregard for the Charters of Freedom on which America was founded that those entrusted with protection of the rights of the people united both parties in their destruction, until the final supposed bulwark, the US Supreme Court joined the battle.

Setting back the advance of human rights to a despicable state not seen since before the Civil War, the “Supreme” (sic) Court, reduced 50 percent of the American people, yes, I mean women, including those unborn, to the nearly the same fearsome, unAmerican status black female slaves knew before the Civil War: FORCED reproduction at the hands of a master other than their own liberty! All that’s missing is legalizing selling the children of such reproduction.

An Iron Curtain is descending on America. Its every manifestation is an insult to America’s Great Charters of Freedom, the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, the Constitution, that inform what it means to be an American Patriot: to put these inalienable universal Human Rights above party, above person, above life itself. Sickeningly, but unsurprisingly, much of the disdain for the rights of the people flows from the very persons entrusted with its protection: Presidents, Legislators and Judges!

History shows that the greatest danger to the rights of the people mostly comes from those entrusted with governmental office or power. Such miscreants can be identified from their cardinal rule of operation: divide the people amongst themselves, over some issue — for example, “the Jews stabbed Germany in the back”— and the divided people cannot unite to resist the erosion of their rights.

Ask, “who benefits” from such division?

A trusting people have been complicit in erecting the Iron Curtain. They believed the lies and enabled the liars.

The people allowed the very fear General MacArthur warned against to control their decision making, and thus enabled the domestic enemies of the rights of the people to inaugurate policies destructive of their liberty, and eroding of their communities, even violently assaulting the representatives of the people in Congress assembled to do the peoples’ work.

Only by uniting, as WE THE PEOPLE, can Americans restore their “more perfect union” despite the tireless work of destroying it by those who profit from destruction, disunion and ultimately death. The people must reject “party or person” above national principle. The people must reject those who divide and advocate destruction. The people must teach their children to discern the wheat and toss out the chaff.

An Iron Curtain is descending but it cannot succeed in overthrowing the principles of a united people rallying around their mutual and fundamental rights which exist to preserve the equal liberty of the people from the despotic designs of those who seek only selfish self-interest. Each must join with one’s neighbor to resist this Iron Curtain, for the sake not only of the nation and the community, but for one’s children so that they may enjoy the blessings of liberty and justice for all.

Each must put the glorious national principles of universal human rights for all above all dividers or pretenders, be they a party, or a man who would be king. Such neighbors are the true American patriots, the backbone, blood and heart of a great nation, they now must rise by any and all nonviolent means, united in defense of the nation and the equal rights of all.

Kary Love, syndicated by PeaceVoice, is a Michigan attorney who has defended nuclear resisters, including some desperado nuns, in court for decades and will on occasion use blunt force satire or actual legal arguments to make a point.

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Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Public Hearing

A public hearing will be held on Monday, August 8, 2022, at 6 p.m. at the Naples Town Office located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: • Liquor License and Entertainment Permit Applications for the property found on Tax Map U01, Lot 005, 34 Naples Marina Lane (also known as Captain Jack’s).

The public is welcome.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE Please take notice that the Town of Bridgton, with offices at 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009 (tel.

207-647-8786), is intending to file an application for the transfer of Natural Resources Protection Act and Stormwater Management Law permit pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S. §§ 480-A et seq. and §420-D with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection on or about August 11, 2022. This application is for the transfer of the Ham Complex, located at 40 Brag Way, to the Town of Bridgton from the Bridgton Recreation Advancement Group.

A request for a public hearing or a request that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction over this application must be received by the Department, in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is found by the Department to be complete and is accepted for processing.

A public hearing may or may not be held at the discretion of the Commissioner or Board of Environmental Protection. Public comment on the application will be accepted throughout the processing of the application.

The application will be filed for public inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection’s office in Portland during normal working hours. A copy of the application may also be seen at the municipal offices in Bridgton, Maine.

Written public comments may be sent to the Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land and Water Quality, 17 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0017 or to Dawn Hallowell at Dawn.Hallowell@maine.gov. 1T30

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TOWN OF NAPLES Planning Board Meeting

The Naples Planning Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. The meeting will be in person at the Naples Town Hall Board Room located at 15 Village Green Lane starting at 6 p.m. On the Agenda: 1. Old Business Final Subdivision Plan Review for Phase #2 of the Chaplin Hill Subdivision (Tax Map R11 Lot 66-12) submitted by John Sevee for Chaplin Hill LLC. Final Major Site Plan for Self-Storage Units on Roosevelt Trail (Tax Map U10, Lot 1 (portion of) submitted by Dustin Roma 1. New Business Winsor Green Dock Permit Application – Request to Add 8 Slips on Tax Map U03, Lot 3A. Plans may be viewed online at www.townofnaples.org.

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explaining remark you often hear nowadays. I understand the bureaucratic red tape problems which cause frustrations for people needing services or answers to questions. But “Government” is people — usually government employees. Does the public hate these workers?

Bombings of federal buildings are real and scary. Adding to this dialogue of hating government contributes to this whole notion that government is the enemy of the people.

This is also what I refer to as a militia-type mentality. It usually means “I hate taxes.”

Nobody actually loves taxes, but we all depend on some kind of government as a return on our tax dollar. We all use public roads, public facilities and depend on various government protections including fire and police, employment protections, etc., to get our families through life. I could go on and on about how good government inspires me and bad government repulses me, but I’ll list some of my favorite “Big Government” protections and features: • Social Security • Medicare • Interstate Highway System • The G.I. Bill and assistance for our veterans • The Clean Water Act • Head Start • The Clean Air Act • The Americans with Disabilities Act • College Loan Programs • Prevention of Mail Fraud • Meals on Wheels for seniors • Public Education • Providing safer drinking water by federal monitoring • Natural Disaster Relief • Food Stamp Program for

families with hardship • Federal Deposit Insurance protecting savings accounts • Extended Benefits for long-term joblessness • The Coast Guard protecting the coastlines • National Defense by land, sea and air • Elimination of diseases and viruses like typhoid, yellow fever and polio • Maintaining Public Federal Parks • Stimulus Monies to citizens (the $400 by current administration to citizens) • Complete coverage for virus attacks (i.e. Covid-19 and protective wear like masks) • Building alliances with nations for national defense (NATO) and international trade deals • Scientific mutual/joint space endeavors Also scores of consumer protections and regulations including FDA product and drug monitoring protecting Americans along with drug alcohol and tobacco sanctions.

Seems to me that Americans take a lot of Big Government largesse for granted while bemoaning taxes and listening to those who actually believe that we don’t need much, if any government at all. Even members of Congress use such rhetoric while collecting a paycheck, lifetime pension and all the perks of the position from Uncle Sam. We also have a Constitution and the right to vote, which protects this democracy.

For myself, it’s more the leadership in power that determines, at moments in time, the direction of how the government operates for better or ill (i.e. the economy or times of strife). I feel a bit better learning what my federal tax dollar provides. Big Government?

Well, it’s a big country.

Peter Bollen Bridgton

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PUBLIC NOTICE

BOARD TRAINING SESSION

SELECTMAN, PLANNING & APPEALS On Monday, August 8, 2022, beginning at 3 p.m. at the Bridgton Town Office, 10 Iredale Street, Bridgton, Maine, there will be a legal training for the Board of Selectman, Planning Board, and Appeals Board, which may also include support staff. Although there will be a quorum of members present representing each Board, no official business will be conducted.

Members of the public may observe, but may not participate, in this Annual Board Training.

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

TOWN OF DENMARK

3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

Notice of Public Hearing

Planning Services for Development of an Open Space Plan Bridgton, Maine

RFP RELEASED JULY 21, 2022 INTENT TO SUBMIT: AUGUST 1, 2022 QUESTIONS DEADLINE: AUGUST 8, 2022 SUBMISSION DEADLINE: AUGUST 16, 2022, 3:00 PM The Town of Bridgton is soliciting sealed bid proposals from qualified consultants to provide planning services in support of developing an open space plan. The scope of the project is to draft a plan that will act as a guide to town leadership by identifying high priority open space areas using public input and community engagement. The plan should include stewardship guidance for existing open space lands, identification of opportunities to expand connectivity between open space assets and neighborhoods, as well as outlining programs, ordinances, and partners that could be instrumental in securing the future of the identified high priority areas. The plan will satisfy goals listed Chapter 12 of the Town of Bridgton 2014 Comprehensive Plan including Strategy 6-1-1-7-1: “Encourage cooperation among organizations and landowners to establish an open space protection program, including woodlands and farm fields.”

The full RFP and sample contract can be found on the community development page of the Town of Bridgton website.

Visit https://bridgtonmaine.org/community-development/ or email vhill@bridgtonmaine.org more information.

Anticipated Schedule: Release of RFP

JULY 21, 2022

Intent to submit notices from firms to Town

AUGUST 1, 2022

Questions/Clarifications deadline

AUGUST 8, 2022

Deadline for Submission of Proposals

AUGUST 16, 2022

Public Bid Opening

3:00 P.M. AUGUST 16, 2022

Selection of Consultant

AUGUST 23, 2022

This project is funded by the Governor’s Office of Policy, Innovation and the Future Community Resilience Partnership.

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August 9, 2022, 6 p.m. • Municipal Building

CHARTER AMENDMENTS The Selectboard will be holding a public hearing in accordance with Title 30-A M.R.S. §2104 for proposed amendments to the Denmark Town Charter. The hearing is scheduled to take place at the Municipal Building located at 62 East Main Street on August 9, 2022 at 6 p.m. A summary of the proposed amendments is listed below. A copy of the proposed amendments is available at the Town Office and online.

“Shall the municipality approve the charter amendment reprinted (summarized) below?”

• Gender neutral words have been added i.e., Select Board vs. Selectmen and Chair Person vs. Chairman.

• Select Board Powers and Duties: clarification on when payroll and accounts payable warrants shall be signed and a requirement of an annual adoption of a Treasurers Disbursement Policy.

(Page 3) • Select Board Powers and Duties: authorizes the board when filling vacancies, to appoint members to elected boards that are State of Maine legal residents paying real estate taxes on property within the Town of Denmark. (Page 3) • Recall of Select Board, Planning Board Members, and M.S.A.D. #72 School Board Members, has been amended to include a detailed procedure for the recall of a member, including petition process, notice of intent and recall election process. (Pages 6-7) • Quorum, Voting and Abstention: The definition of a quorum has been clarified, including the explanation of a tied vote and specifies how a member abstaining from a vote is counted toward a quorum. (Pages 11-12) • Boards and Committees, Board of Appeals, residency requirements have been amended to read “Members shall be Town of Denmark legal residents or State of Maine legal residents paying real estate taxes on property within the Town of Denmark.” Under State Statute members do not have to be registered voters or legal residents of the town or city in order to serve in an elected or appointed position. (Page 12) 2T30

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Wednesday, July 27 Music Concert hosted by the Bridgton Community Band, 7 p.m., gazebo, Stevens Brook Elementary School grounds. Free, bring a chair.

Thursday, July 28 Muffin Tops, children’s program, Shellie Leger and Steven Moore, 6 p.m., Bear Mountain Music Hall, South Waterford, free event, donation at the door.

Jerry Bryant from Amherst, Mass. will present a musical program on traditional sailor chanteys from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Norway Memorial Library. This is a free concert. Space is limited. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Mollyockett Chorus will perform at 7 p.m. at the Brick Church for the Performing Arts on Christian Hill Road (just off Route 5) in Lovell.

Tickets are available at the door: adults $10, children 12 and under $5. Refreshments will be served. For more information, go to www. lovellbrickchurch.org or call 207-925-1500.

Community Kettle Dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., inside or to go, meal to be determined, sponsored by the Bridgton Police Department. Meals are free, donations welcome.

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Thursday-Saturday, July 28-30 87th Annual Casco Days, Casco Days Park, Route 121, Thursday-Friday nights 6-10, Saturday 10 a.m. to close.

Thursday, fireworks 9:30; Friday, chicken barbecue 5 p.m., children’s parade 7 p.m.; Saturday, pancake breakfast 8 to 11 a.m., road race 9:30 a.m.

(Sign up online: https://www. raceentry.com/casco-daysroad-race/race-information), grand parade 2 p.m., community supper 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 30 Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lake Region Vineyard, 402 Main Street, Bridgton.

Sunday, July 31 Brian Curtis, Johnson & Allen (60s, 70s, 80s), free Sunday Summer Concert, 6 p.m., Naples Village Green (bring a chair). In case of rain, the concert will be held at the nearby Naples Methodist Church.

Sam Robbins and Halley Neal, 7:30 p.m., The HAYLOFT at Dragonfly Barn, Bridgton, www.hayloftatdragonfly.com August 2-8 Rotary Club of Bethel huge yard sale, dawn to dusk each day except Aug. 2 when the sale begins at noon. Located on the lawn next to The Gem

Corn, corn, corn

Theater, Cross Street, Bethel.

Tuesday, August 2 National Night Out with the Bridgton Police at the Bridgton Memorial School from 5 to 8 p.m. The purpose of National Night Out is to promote strong PoliceCommunity partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

Games, food, info.

Wednesday, August 3 Music Concert hosted by the Bridgton Community Band, 7 p.m., gazebo, Stevens Brook Elementary School grounds. Free, bring a chair.

Zerbini Family Circus, 6 to 8 p.m., rain or shine, under the big top at Stevens Brook Elementary School grounds.

Masks required, social distancing. All new show with animals, aerialists, jugglers and clowns.

Thursday, August 4 Hobbs Library Speaker Series in Lovell continues at 7 p.m. with an in-person talk by local author and Maine Literary Award winner Jen Dupree, whose first novel, The Miraculous Flight of Owen Leach, came out this spring.

Friday, August 5 House Tour, Sweden Historical Society, of the Nevers/Moulton/Johnson home at 316 Bridgton Road (Route 93) in Sweden from 10 a.m. to noon. $5 fee to benefit the Historical Society.

Allagash Tails author Tim Caverly and his wife Susan will present a program “So You Think You Know Maine” at Sebago’s Spaulding Memorial Library at 7 p.m., 282 Sebago Road (Route 114). After 32 years as a Maine Park Ranger, Tim has many tales to relate. Come to this free family program and find out where the birth place of Bambi is, where there

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For a full list of venThe Bridgton Farmers’ dors and information on Market has moved out- ordering go to https:// doors for its 27th summer w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / season! BFM is offering a BridgtonFarmersMarket/ or Community Tent to local contact at bridgtonfarmersorganizations. Contact BFM market.me@gmail.com at the e-mail listed below for BFM accepts credit more information on how to cards and EBT. reserve a date.

The Market runs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, through Oct. 29.

BFM is located on The Green behind Renys on (Continued from Page 8B) Depot Street. If you bring the non-profit Deertrees Theatre presents an eclectic offering your dog, please maintain a short leash and control of theatrical productions and comedies, family entertainment, and a variety of musical concerts during the quintessential over your animal. summer theater season annually from late June through early September. As a most active performing arts venue of the Northeast, Deertrees is home to the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival on Tuesday evenings in July, The Backstage Art Gallery featuring the works of local artists, and The Salt Lick Café, offering cabaret acts, small bites, beer, and wine.

(Continued from Page 7B) Deertrees Theatre is located at 156 Deertrees Road, lives in Naples with her hus- Harrison. band and Portuguese Water Dog (Pink) Floyd.

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Friday, August 5 to Sunday, August 7 Sweden Days returns Friday through Sunday, Aug. 5-7. Friday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tour of Sweden Oldest Farmhouse, 316 Bridgton Road, Sweden, $5 to benefit the Sweden Historical Society; 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Spaghetti Supper by the Sweden Fire Department, Sweden Meeting House, 147 Bridgton Road, $12; 7:30 p.m., Sweden Annual Talent Show — skits, songs, musicians. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ongoing — Historical Society Membership Table selling old books and postcards and Bicentennial Book “Living, Learning, and Worshipping”; author Robert Spencer reading and signing his latest books; firetrucks and new firehouse design drawings display; Narrow Gauge Rail Line Team display and talk; antique tools and blacksmith tools; wood carvings by Jamie Popkin; School House tours with Doug Porter; old glass restoration talk by Dan Sullivan; knitters and weavers, corn hole and other family games; bring and show off your classic car (open to anyone); 9:30 a.m., Church Bell Ringing and Dedication Jane Gibbons; 10 a.m., Historical Society Remembrance Dedication by Kay Lyman inside the School House; 10:10 a.m., Chair Yoga by Elizabeth Markey across the street at the Meeting House; 11:30 a.m., Painting with Jeff Dalzell, $5, at the Meeting House; 12:30 p.m., Food Pantry Raffle Drawing; 7 p.m., Contra Dance at The Meeting House (147 Bridgton Road), donation jar. Sunday, 11 a.m., Sweden Community Church History by Shirley

Crowe; 11:30 a.m., Church Service.

Saturday, August 6 Annual Meeting, Woods Pond Association (WPA) at 9 a.m. at the Lakes Environmental Association (LEA) Lake Science Center, 52 Willett Road in Bridgton.

Sunday, August 7 Preston & Curry (country/70s classics), free Sunday Summer Concert, 6 p.m., Naples Village Green (bring a chair). In case of rain, the concert will be held at the nearby Naples Methodist Church.

Waterford Library Family Fun Fest, 3 to 6 p.m. Bring the family for an afternoon of great music, dancing, food, and games on the lawn!

Music provided by Mill Town Road Show. Sample Lucky Pigeon gluten free, and Saco River Craft Beers. Proper ID required. Enjoy grilled sausages, Maine made HOTS, Thunder Hill Farm beef burgers, with delicious salads and desserts provided by Trustees and Friends. BBQ starts at 4:30 p.m. Suggested donation $10 per person. Children 10 and under free. BYO lawn chairs or blankets. www. waterfordmainelibrary.org Sunday, August 7August 15 Dance Festival. Norway arts non-profit Cottage Street Creative Exchange presents dance 207 festival along with co-sponsors Art Moves Dance Studio of Norway and Expansion Arts Dance Studio of South Paris. Morning and evening sessions in modern, jazz, tap and choreography will culminate in a Sunday Evening studio show. Special guest artist is Sara Whale, the last artistic director of Ram Island Dance Company. More information can be found on the Project side of artmovesdance.com under events or by calling artistic director Debi

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Tuesday, August 9 Public supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church in North Waterford (Route 35 across from Melby’s Market), served buffet-style; takeout available. Cost: $12 for adults, children ages 12 and under $6.

Proceeds benefit the church’s general fund. The dining area is air conditioned.

Antiques Assessments with Kathy Libby of Libby’s Antiques of Cornish, 3 to 6 p.m., at the Great Ossipee Museum, 20 Historical Ridge, Hiram. For more information, (207) 615-4390.

Wednesday, August 10 Music Concert hosted by the Bridgton Community Band, 7 p.m., gazebo, Stevens Brook Elementary School grounds. 84th birthday celebration with refreshments.

Free, bring a chair.

Thursday, August 11 Peaceful Means, Heather Pierson & Leah Boyd, 6 p.m., Bear Mountain Music Hall, South Waterford, donation at the door.

Saturday, August 13 Pancake breakfast. Harrison Lions will be having an all-you-can-eat pancake (blueberry, chocolate chip or plain), French toast, sausage, juice and coffee breakfast, 7:30 to 11 a.m. at Long Lake Park (next to the Village Tie Up).

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ACROSS 1. Come clean, with “up” 5. *_____-a-Soup, launched in 1972 8. Hefty volume 12. Maui party 13. Detective’s assignment 14. One that insists 15. Seed covering 16. Dull pain 17. Waltz, in France 18. *Francis Ford Coppola’s “The ____” 20. Part of an eye 21. H. pylori consequence 22. Labor org.

23. *”Feathered” 1970s icon 26. One who delivers coal 30. *1978’s “Night Fever” spent 8 weeks in this Billboard slot 31. Fire-breathing monster, Greek mythology 34. Type of list 35. Open-mouthed 37. Acorn producer 38. Glossy fabric 39. Denim innovator 40. Enlist or talk into (2 words) 42. Golf accessory 43. Gracefully thin 45. Meat and vegetable stew 47. Stumblebum 48. One way to prepare an egg 50. Chicken pox mark

52. *Type of 1970s shoes 56. Top dog 57. Laughing on the inside, in a text 58. Bye, to Sophia Lauren 59. *1971’s “Sooner or ____” by the Grass Roots 60. *”Beneath the Planet of the ____” 61. Very light brown 62. Research facil.

63. *Progressive rock band of “Roundabout” fame 64. Fishing pole spool DOWN 1. Capture the ____ 2. Continental capital 3. Aforementioned 4. Substance with rotten egg smell 5. Secret stash 6. Theater employee 7. Jury member 8. *Olivia Newton-John’s 1978 co-star 9. Eye amorously 10. Table hill 11. Before, to a bard 13. Can’t-get-it-off-one’smind kind 14. Throat dangler 19. Winged 22. Charge carrier 23. Young horses 24. *One of three 1970s TV crime-fighting women

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28. Bye, to Edith Piaf 29. Group of nine singers 32. *”Rich Man, ____ Man” miniseries

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Museum speaker at Bell Hill Village Green OTISFIELD — The 108th Annual Program of the Bell Hill Meetinghouse Association will be held on Sunday, July 31 at 4 p.m. at the Bell Hill Meetinghouse in Otisfield. All are welcome to attend this fun and relaxed event.

Mr. Bernard Fishman, museum director of the Maine State Museum, will be the featured speaker.

Fishman will give a lively talk on the history of Maine illustrated with slides of interesting and unusual objects at the museum. The Maine State Museum, founded in 1836, is America’s oldest state museum. Fishman is the

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author of A Story of Maine in 112 Objects.

A choral group from Camp Arcadia will entertain with a selection of camp songs before attendees gather on the Common for the traditional ice cream social.

The Meetinghouse and adjacent Schoolhouse will both be open for tours. Both were built in 1839 and both are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Meetinghouse is located at 191 Bell Hill Road in Otisfield. There is no charge for this event, but donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, call Polly at 207-6530262.

NAPLES — Here’s the line-up for the free Sunday Summer Concerts, 6 to 7 p.m., at the Naples Village Green (bring a chair): July 31, Brian Curtis, Johnson & Allen (60s, 70s, 80s) Aug. 7, Preston & Curry (country/70s classics) Aug. 14, Delta Knights Band (all occasions) Aug. 21, Mill Town Road Show (country/Americana) Aug. 28, Stone Broke (country rock/some blues) In case of rain, the concert will be held at the nearby Naples Methodist Church.

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THE BELL MEETING HOUSE Association in Otisfield will host Mr. Bernard Fishman from the Maine State Museum on Sunday, July 31 at 4 p.m.

Hobbs Speaker Series LOVELL — The Hobbs Library Speaker Series continues on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. with an in-person talk by local author and Maine Literary Award winner Jen Dupree, whose first novel, The Miraculous Flight of Owen Leach, came out this spring.

JEN DUPREE will give the final talk of the Hobbs Library Speaker Series on Thursday, Aug. 4, from 4 to 7 p.m.

The Miraculous Flight of Owen Leach is a novel about what it means to be a “good” mother, and who gets to decide. It is told from alternating points of view of the three main characters: young mother Sophia Leach, who tosses her screaming baby out of the window, baby-catcher Rose Rankin, and Rose’s husband, Hank.

Jen Dupree is the director of the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell, a freelance editor, and for-

mer independent bookstore owner. She has an MFA from the University of Southern Maine’s Stonecoast program. Her stories and essays appear in Be Wilder: A Word Portland Anthology, Solstice, December, The Master’s Review, The Lascaux Review, and other places. She has won a Maine Literary Award for both short non-fiction and short fiction (2022, 2006) as well as the Writer’s Digest fiction contest (2016). She HOBBS, Page 6B

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Corn, corn and more corn

By Nancy Tripp Bridgton Farmers’ Market It is time for corn and when corn comes into season it is time to see if you can eat corn every day for the entire season. Seriously, I think that is the mission at our house. Of course, the best way to eat corn is to steam or boil it just long enough to let it become hot.

Spread as much butter on it, your favorite technique please, salt and pepper to taste and dive in. Big smiles on all faces with butter and corn kernels clinging to the corners of your mouth and chin.

But, there are many more fun ways to cook with corn. Kernels sliced fresh off the cob and mixed with some toasted nuts, minced pickled chilis, chopped scallions and dressed with a fresh squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of chopped mint is good. Add a grating of Romano cheese and it becomes even more enticing.

Gosh…what other fresh vegetables are coming out of the garden this week? Chop them up and add them to fresh raw corn kernels and drizzle some good olive oil and a sprinkle of your favorite vinegar and you have a lovely fresh summer salad. Perhaps, there was an ear or two left from last night’s dinner and those ears need to be used up, make a salad!

This recipe from “Six Seasons, A New Way with

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Vegetables” is going to teach us to sauté corn. Begin with this basic recipe and then play with adding other combinations of ingredients. Let’s see what we can work with here.

Corn Sauté, Basic with Scallions

by Josh McFadden 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 4 ears sweet corn, kernels cut off (about 2 ½ cups) 1 bunch scallions, trimmed (including ½ inch off the tops) thinly sliced on an angle Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once the butter has melted and the foaming subsides, add the corn and scallions and a big pinch of salt and some pepper and cook, tossing and shaking the corn.

After a minute or so, you’ll probably see some sugary corn juices start to stick to the bottom of the pan. Scrape those up with a metal spatula or a wooden spoon as you cook. They are really tasty and you want to incorporate them into the sauté.

Cook the corn until it’s heated through and slightly caramelized, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve right away.

Corn with Cream and Melting Cheese

¼ cup heavy cream or creme fraiche ¼ cup freshly grated cheese, such as Fontina, Parmigiano, Jack or Gouda Follow the basic recipe, but omit the scallions. Pour in the cream and let it boil about 30 seconds, then add the cheese and cook, stirring until the corn is cloaked in a lovely creamy sauce. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Get the gist? Take the basic recipe and add some crisp bacon or pancetta and some chopped greens like kale or arugula. Maybe cook some seasonal chilis, chopped peppers or sliced radishes with the corn and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and a drizzle of lime juice. The combinations are endless this time of year. Ever had homemade corn ice cream? It’s CORN, Page 6B

BREAKFAST VOLUNTEERS — Longtime breakfast volunteers, Ginny Raymond of Waterford and daughter Ginia Brannan.

WATERFORD SUMMER BREAKFAST Everyone is welcome to the much-loved Waterford Summer Breakfasts. They returned after two-year hiatus on July 4, 2022, with over 300 guests. The second breakfast was on Wednesday, July 20. Always smaller than the Fourth, the second breakfast was nonetheless exuberantly enjoyed by guests and volunteers alike. Precautions were in place with spacing of tables and masks available.

Hosted at the Wilkins House on Plummer Hill in the Flat of Waterford, adjacent to the Congregational Church, there will be two more breakfasts this summer on Wednesdays, Aug. 3 and Aug. 17 from 7:30 to 10 a.m.

Everyone is welcome!

The breakfast consists of scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, muffins, donut holes juice, coffee, tea, and real Maine maple syrup. The price is $10; $5 for children ages 10 and under.

The Waterford Library’s Book Sale will be available in the Wilkins House basement during these breakfasts.

Proceeds from the breakfast help with the upkeep of the Wilkins House.

CASCO DAYS SUPPER The Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ will host its annual “Casco Days Supper” on Saturday, July 30 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. This month’s dinner will feature baked beans and hot dogs, chop suey and casseroles, salads and homemade pies! It’s all for only $10 for adults, and $5 for children ages 8 and under. The church is located at 941 Meadow Road in Casco, or contact 207627-4282.

OTISFIELD COMMUNITY LUNCH After a nearly 2½-year hiatus, the Otisfield Community Lunch is back. The community lunch at the Otisfield Community Hall at 292 State Route 121 begins Wednesday, Aug. 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The menu includes chicken salad, summer vegetable salads, lemonade and cookies for dessert. Please call George at 207-739-1065 if you are able to help set up or help with cleanup. The Community Lunch is free with donations greatly appreciated.

SWEDEN SPAGHETTI SUPPER The Sweden Volunteer Fire Association will host a Spaghetti Supper on Friday, Aug. 5 at 147 Bridgton Rd. (Rt. 93), Sweden, serving from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Menu includes spaghetti with meat or veggie sauce, rolls, tossed salad, dessert, hot and cold drinks. Adults $12, children ages 6-12 $5, under age 5 free.

SEBAGO POT ROAST DINNER A pot roast dinner will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Sebago Town Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. Curbside pick-up only. To pre-order, call or text Donna at 207-776-4944.

Pre-orders taken until noon on Aug. 6. Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for kids, free for children under age 5.

N. WATERFORD CHURCH SUPPER A public supper will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the North Waterford Congregational Church in North Waterford (Route 35 across from Melby’s Market). The menu includes baked beans, American chop suey, casseroles, salads, brown bread, rolls, beverage, and strawberry shortcake served buffet-style; takeout available. Cost: $12 for adults, children ages 12 and under $6.

Proceeds benefit the church’s general fund. The dining area is air conditioned.

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Entertainment & Arts

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Dave’s Sauna

An Evening at Dave’s Sauna is written and directed

by Mainer Jonathan Leavitt, telling the tale of one evening back in 1980 at the legendary/ infamous Dave’s Sauna in South Paris, Maine. Hippies, rednecks, bikers, townies, swingers and all kinds of

folks would come for a sauna (and maybe more!). Watch and listen as the legendary/ infamous “Sauna Dave” shares his own philosophies on life, chats up the customers and takes care of “commerce.”

Meet Weird Rob,

Bearded Hippie, Off-Duty Waitress, 9-5 Guy, Neighbor Not Happy, Local Town Cop, Trailer Park Woman, MassHole, Dave’s best friend Saul, his wife Nancy, her best friend Josephine, the seductive Sauna Sirens and many other colorful characters.

The show is sponsored by Tom and Jen Vose.

Tickets for An Evening at Dave’s Sauna are $28, and

include a $2 Heritage Fee that supports the ongoing restoration and improvements of Deertrees Theatre.

For more information, visit deertrees-theatre.org, e-mail gail@deertrees.org, call 207-583-6747 or follow Deertrees Theatre on Facebook and Instagram.

Now listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, DAVE’S, Page 6B

Fiber artist (Continued from Page 9B) evolving according to her whims and life experiences. Her next project is inspired by some old yard sale braided rugs with non-braided centers, waiting for Clora’s inspired whims to decide what will happen with them next.

On Friday, Aug. 5, at 4:30 p.m. at Gallery 302 in Bridgton, Clora will be sharing her creative process, some of her work and her experiences with textiles at the Artist Reception where her work will be featured.

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WORK WANTED

MSAD72 SCHOOL DISTRICT ­­­— (EOE) in Fryeburg, Maine has immediate openings for custodians.

Anticipated openings for the 22-23 school year: Middle School Fall Soccer Coaches, PT Food Service at Molly Ockett School, Van Drivers (no CDL required), Bus Drivers (CDL required), Bus Aides, Substitutes. Visit www.msad72.org, call 207-935-2600 or pick up an application today at Door #10, 25 Molly Ockett Drive, Fryeburg, ME tf29

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Barn Sale

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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

BUSINESS SERVICES

DK PROPERTY MAINTENANCE — Property watch/caretaking.

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

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Rain Date: August 7

CRAFTERS WANTED — Christmas Craft Bake Sale. North Sebago United Methodist Church, Rte. 114. Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Lite lunch. For more info: call Mabel Olden 787-2530.

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Applicants must possess a valid Classexperience A CDL, Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years’ a clean driver's record, and a minimum of 2 years' We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive experience operating a center mount log loader and benefit package that includes health and dental moving heavy retirement equipment. program with company insurances, match, uniforms, and wages paid holidays vacations.

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RN and LPN Openings Full time & Per diem

MaineHealth is currently seeking RN’s and LPN’S to join Memorial Hospital’s Merriman House team in North Conway!

The RN is responsible for the delivery of resident care while the LPN coordinates total nursing care for Merriman House residents. MaineHealth offers an LPN sign-on bonus up to $10,000 and an RN sign-on bonus up to $20,000!

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We offer competitive compensation and an exceptional benefit package. Join MaineHealth, the largest health system in Northern New England; named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022.

For more information on career opportunities at Memorial Hospital, contact Beth Carpenter, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Beth.Carpenter@mainehealth.org or (603) 356-4939.

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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Highway Division

The Bridgton Public Works Department is accepting applications for the position of Operator/Laborer/ Highway Crew. Additional information is available on the Town of Bridgton website at www.bridgtonmaine.org.

The individual will be responsible for manual labor tasks, maintenance of town roads and facilities, the operation of trucks, including snow plowing, sidewalk plows, front-end loader and related motorized equipment as well as hand tools.

Applicant should possess a valid State of Maine Class B Motor Vehicles Operator’s License.

Please submit an application and resume to: David Madsen, Public Services Director 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, ME 04009 or, send electronically to dkiriaji@bridgtonmaine.org.

Questions should be referred to David Madsen, Public Services Director, at 207-647-1127.

The Town of Bridgton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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Glass

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

FOR RENT

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IF YOU NEED ANYTHING ­— cleaned up or cleaned out, my trailer is 7x12. Call Chuck’s Maintenance 743-9889.

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August 6, 2022 • 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

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Entertainment &Arts

July 28, 2022, The Bridgton News, Page 9B

Fiber artist at Gallery SLLMF’s fourth concert

Clora Hamilton, a fiber artist, is the featured Guest Artist from July 31 to Sept. 1, at Gallery 302 in Bridgton.

Clora grew up in Massachusetts part of a family of artists and makers, and a vacation visitor to Maine. After retirement, Clora and her husband Wayne fell in love with their property in Lovell, where they are summer residents and Florida snowbirds in the winter.

She has been creating all of her life, passing on her childhood crayons for working with fiber and textiles.

In junior high school, she was inspired by her grandmother’s gift of yarn and needles, from which she created a knitted dress. Ever since, Clora has been adventuring with fiber on interesting projects inspired by beautiful places, texture, and the energy she feels in colors. For a time, she knitted classic garments, made painted floor cloths and decorative furniture but creative knitting and felting with fiber called her, along with the voice of the yarn which says what it wants to become. The retired clinical Social Worker likes to inspire as well as be inspired by sharing with others. In this era of cell phone photos and the Internet, there are opportunities to visit far-flung places all sources for greater inspiration in her art practice.

Preferring 3D art, there are few areas

FIBER ARTIST Clora Hamilton is Gallery 302’s featured Guest Artist from July 31 to Sept. 1.

Clora is unwilling to explore with experimentation and creativity. Her work is always FIBER ARTIST, Page 8B

HARRISON — SebagoLong Lake Music Festival will perform its fourth concert at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Each concert of its 50th Season is celebratory, featuring music of old masters as well as lesser-known but wonderful composers.

This week’s program includes: HANDEL-HALVORSEN: Passacaglia in G Minor for Violin and Cello FIALA: Duo Concertante for Oboe and Bassoon POULENC: Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano BIZET: Selections from Jeux d’enfants for Piano Four-Hands, Op. 22 MENDELSSOHN: Piano Trio No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 66 Artists are Noah Kay, oboe; Gina Cuffari, bassoon; Keiko Tokunaga, violin; Bonnie Thron, cello; Yuri Funahashi, piano; and Music Director Mihae Lee, piano.

Authors, musicians, painters at DAC DENMARK — Upcoming events at the Denmark Arts Center include: Sunday, July 31, 3 p.m. Authors’ Series with Gigi Georges, author of Downeast: Five Maine Girls and the Unseen Story of Rural America. The Authors’ Series Collaborative is comprised of Denmark Public Library, Denmark Historical Society and Denmark Arts Center.

Downeast honors the lives of five remarkable young women, and through them, the paths of young women across rural America. It shines a light, too often obscured, on the indispensable role contemporary rural women play in their communities. Of this AUTHORS’ SERIES with book and extensive research Gigi Georges will be this was born the Downeast Sunday, July 31 at 3 p.m. Exploration Fund for local

youth.

Gigi and her husband launched in March 2022, the Exploration Fund which provides financial support to eligible applicants who wish to explore their passions and engage in pursuits not otherwise available to them. The Fund awards up to $5,000 annually to pay for participation in a range of activities, such as camps, outdoor learning experiences, lessons in music and the arts, sports, and equestrian pursuits.

Gigi Georges, Ph.D., turned to narrative non-fiction writing after an extensive career in politics, public service, and academia. A former White House Special Assistant to the President and U.S. Senate State Director, she has taught political science at Boston College, served as a program director for the Harvard Kennedy School, and been a managing director of The Glover Park Group — a leading national public affairs firm.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, she lives with her husband and 10-year-old daughter in New Hampshire and Downeast Maine.

Saturday, July 30th

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Susie Pepper & Mixology Susie Pepper & Mixology will present a one-of-a-kind concert with songs of Celine Dion and Barbra Streisand.

Sponsored by Macdonald Motors and Norway Savings Bank

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The BackStage Art Gallery will 95 Road, Bridgton, Bridgton, ME ME continue to showcase creative 95 Sanborns Sanborns Grove Grove Road, works of a number of localJED WILSON TRIO artisans, as well as, introduce July 9, 2022, 7:30 pm new display areas and theater SAM ROBBINS & HALLEY NEAL HOUSE OF SAM ROBBINS & HAMILL HALLEY NEAL SEÂN HEELY BETH PATTERSON merchandise.

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Sunday, July 31 • 5:30 p.m.

Directly after the Artist Reception at 5:30

Milltown Roadshow

July 23, 2022, 7:30 pm

Robbins (2021 with NewSam England based Pennsylvania-based Sam Robbins (2021 Seán and Folk Beth Kerrville HouseHeely of Hamill is a Patterson musicians,winner winner Kerrville Folk

bring a New high-energy repertoire Festival Folk)stages fixture on festival Festival New Folk) to the table, largely consisting and Halley Neal, across the Neal, US. They have Sunday, July 31 • 6:30 p.m. — $20 Jed Wilson (piano) and Halley of Scottish andbrand Irish tunes and are promoting shared their music and Scott Kiefner (bass) brand are promoting songs. new albums, and stories on the country’s Upcoming shows in July & August:Brian Shankar new albums, and Adler (percussion) www.houseofhamill.com premier folk stages. combining forces on Cabaret Series combining forces on singer Seán is one of the most Champion fiddler and this acoustic tour!Hampshire’s Mount Washington Heather Pierson • 7 p.m. ..................................... July 28 Hailing fromversatile New this acoustic tour!Baldino creatively andprofessionals, captivating artists of Together, and Brian young Buchanon This collaboration ofRose seasoned

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Valley, the Heather Pierson Trio brings their multiCANCELLED — Lobster Roll Fundraiser ... Aug. 5 write unusualskills newtofiddle and exciting, his generation. genre musical bear tunes onwill original anduneach a headliner in their own right, takesongs Dave’s Sauna (rated “N” for Naughty!) choice coversoriginal that bring to life the sounds of the predictable songs while also breathing Louisiana native Beth the Patterson has played streets ofbeyond New Orleans, valleys of Appalachia, 7:30 p.m. ............................................... Aug. 5 & 6 on a journey These Nashville recording artists will each songs. doboua you traditional boundanew life into traditional and contemporary These Nashville artists willShe each dobeen a and everywhere inrecording between. zouki professionally for thirty years. has set of their own music, then finish uponperCabaret Series The recently added Carline Browning ries, to theshort nexttrio level of musical expression. short set of various their own music, then finish up perfeatured lineups, ranging from traditional Carpenters Reimagined • 7 p.m. ..................... Aug. 11 bass.Heather All confident and unique lead vocalists, With on will piano, acoustic guitar, and forming asinare a Pierson duo.

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Dave’s Sauna HARRISON — An Evening at Dave’s Sauna, Naughty Musical takes the Deertrees Theatre stage on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5-6, at 7:30 p.m.

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Tuesday Evening 7:30 Mihae Lee, Music Director

Live at Deertrees August 2 HANDELHALVORSEN Passacaglia in G Minor

FIALA

Duo Concertante for Oboe and Bassoon

POULENC

Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano

BIZET

Selections from Jeaux d’enfants

MENDELSSOHN Piano Trio No. 2

Information and Tickets Online and at Box Office, before concerts www.SebagoMusicFestival.org

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WC Edgar American Outlaw Tickets $25.00 | HEATED AND 7 p.m. ......................................................... Aug. 18LISTENING ROOM | WELL VENTILATED Available online at: A/C Tickets $25.00 Tickets $25.00 Tickets $35.00 AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: www.hayloftatdragonfly.com www.hayloftatdragonfly.com or at the Venue The Tartan Terrors – A Celtic Invasion ONLINE AT: www.hayloftatdragonfly.com AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: AT:www.hayloftatdragonfly.com www.hayloftatdragonfly.com AVAILABLE ONLINE LISTENING ROOM | WELL VENTILATED | HEAT AND A/C For More Information: LISTENING ROOM | WELL VENTILATED | HEATED AND A/C 7:30 p.m. .................................................... Aug. 19 LISTENING ROOM WELL VENTILATED HEAT AND A/C ROOM ||| WELL WELLVENTILATED VENTILATED|||HEAT HEATAND ANDA/C A/C LISTENING ROOM events@dragonflybarnmaine,com Every Brilliant Thing • 7:30 p.m.

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Contact us at deertrees-theatre.org for tickets

The Authors’ Series is funded by the generous donation of an anonymous Angel, support from DAC guests, and sponsorship support from Bridgton Books, of which DAC is grateful.

Sit back, sip and savor the spoken word. Concessions are available. This is a pay-what-you-can event with a suggested donation of $10 for future authors presentations. Register online at denmarkarts.org/events.

Friday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m. Slimpickins & Banjo Sean Lorway.

Hold on to your hats ‘cuz Slimpickens & Banjo Sean Lorway are coming to town … to Denmark Arts Center that is!

With a musical range from Yas Yas, Hokum, Blues grass, Ragtime, Americannabis, Country, Folk, Old Time, Freight Train, Moonshine, Dooley Tucker, who know what kind of DAC ACTS, Page 10B

PleinAir Air Paint Out !

Plein PaintTerry OutDe ! Avillia Carlson

Saturday, 10am-3pm July 23rd All are Welcome!

Friday, July 29 • 7:30 p.m. — $34

with violinist Tokunaga and cellist Thron.

For tickets and more information about the remaining two concerts on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 2 and Aug. 9 at Deertrees Theatre, check out https://sebagomusicfestival.org/concert-tickets/.

Featuring:

Sandra J. Bell

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MAINE-BASED PIANIST Yuri Funahashi performs at SLLMF’s fourth concert at Deertrees Theatre on Tuesday, Aug. 2.

Harvest Gold Gallery

Featuring:

156 Deertrees Road

Longtime artist with Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival, Yuri Funahashi is a Maine resident, and is Associate Professor of Music and Department Co-Chair of Colby College’s Music Department. Yuri also is cofounder and co-director of the Maine Mountain Chamber Music series.

A graduate of The Julliard School with a Doctorate in Musical Arts, she has performed extensively in Europe, Japan, Canada and Australia and in many of the major halls in the United States including the Kennedy Center, Orchestra Hall in Chicago, the Music Center in Los Angeles, Jones Hall in Houston and the 92nd Street Y in New York City.

Yearly, she is invited to return to SLLMF to perform Piano Four Hands with Music Director Mihae Lee. In addition, this summer, Funahashi will perform a Mendelssohn Piano Trio

Entertainment & Arts

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SRQ Cruise

DAC Acts

NAPLES — The Annual Faith and Family Sunset Cruise aboard the Songo River Queen II will be held on Sunday, July 31, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The boat will depart from the Naples Causeway at 6:30 p.m. for a special sunset cruise, rain or shine.

Tickets are $5 in advance online at www. eventbrite.com. Once on SLIMPICKINS & BANJO SEAN LORWAY on Friday, the Eventbrite site, click Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. at Denmark Arts Center. (Photo by on the “charity and causes” Erik Koeppel) tab and scroll down to the location as well as back in their studios.

Faith and Family Cruise Janet Gill loves working with pastels.

“I am drawn to their rich and vibrant color and the energy that can be achieved by the actual pastel stroke or mark. When choosing subject matter and composition, color seems to be foremost in my mind. It is what excites me and draws me to a subject,” Janet said. “My color choices often reflect what I am viewing but as the painting develops my color becomes more intuitive and somewhat pushed as I try to express the ‘feeling’ of what I am painting and respond to the painting itself.”

Linda Gray lives in the Mount Washington Valley and LOVELL — The paints oil on canvas landscapes, inspired by the dramatic ele- Potboilers is an immerments of sky, land, and water found in the White Mountains sive, collaborative, sponand the coastal islands of Maine, be it the peace of early morn- taneous, multi-genre ing fog on the lake, or windswept clouds flying over granite musical experience, peaks or white-capped seas. whose motto is “Groove Jeanne Ouellette takes inspiration and guidance from the plus melody equals joy.” landscape as she paints in Western Maine in the foothills of They will be performing the White Mountains. at the Brick Church for “Painting the Light” will be on exhibit through Sept. 24.

Performing Arts in Lovell Light hors d’oeuvres, drinks and instrumental music with on Thursday, Aug. 4.

Vanessa Jones opens the art gallery show. A generous thank Joining Heather you to them for their in-kind support.

Pierson’s keyboards and Private viewings can be scheduled by e-mail at info@ vocals in this project are POSTCARD illustrating works in the exhibit “Painting denmarkarts.org Rafe Matregrano, guithe Light.” tar and vocals; Shawn Nadeau, bass; and Craig Bryan, drums.

North Conway native Rafe Matregrano is a CENTER LOVELL Gallery on Saturday, July 30 m u l t i - i n s t r u m e n t a l i s t whose — Harvest Gold Gallery to watch Terry paint plein extraordinaire is thrilled to announce that air — the event will run from dance card is filled with Maine artist, Terry De Avilla 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are local bands like Chimera, Carlson, will be the featured a plein air painter, feel free The Riley Parkhurst artist at the Plein Air Paint to bring your supplies and Project, Generations, Way Out this Saturday, July 30. paint of the beautiful scenes of the Headband, and with Terry will be at the galaround the gallery. All are his many solo appearances throughout the Valley. lery demonstrating her plein welcome!

Bassist Shawn Nadeau air painting skills. She will The gallery is located at begin setting up her easel at 1082 Main Street, Center brings a rock-solid thump and nearly two decades 10 a.m.

JOIN ARTIST Terry De Avilla Carlson for plein air Lovell. For more information of performing experiTerry has been an artist about the Plein Air Paint Out, painting on Saturday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. since she was a child, her call 207-925-6502, visit the ence to every ensemble, love for art was solidified Terry still regularly attends Her landscapes feature website harvestgoldgallery. informed by a wide specwhen she attended chil- workshops and classes to bright colors, especially her com, visit Instagram @har- trum of unique rhythmic dren’s art classes at The explore mediums and refine foliage — the leaves appear vestgoldgallery or just stop and melodic sensibilities ranging from rockabilly to Boston Museum of Fine her skills. Since the 70s, she to truly be alive. Terry’s by the gallery.

Arts. Specifically, she loved has been showing her work use of bright colors is parthe landscapes of the French at various galleries and juried tially inspired by her childImpressionists Collection art shows around the coun- hood love for the French due to how colorful the paint- try. For many years, her pri- Impressionists, as well as ings are. As a young adult, mary medium was pastels, painters such as Winslow she attended Newton College however more recently she Homer. Maine’s natural Serving up some of NH’s best smoked BBQ. of the Sacred Heart, where has been working more with beauty is also a huge inspiFrom pulled pork, brisket and smokey she was awarded a Bachelors acrylic due to its quick dry- ration to her. Her goal is to wings. We also serve smash burgers, in Art, then a master’s degree ing ability. This allows for capture the fleeting beauty hand cut french fries, homemade chili in Sculpture from La Villa much more freedom in some of nature, by focusing on and more!!

Schifanoia in Florence, Italy. aspects, and is especially important factors like the She is passionate about helpful when she is painting relationship between light learning, especially when plein air; Terry paints both and time. it comes to art, to this day studio and plein air.

Come join Harvest Gold (Continued from Page 9B) picking and grinning you’re gonna get with these two.

Never has Rolling Stone magazine written an article on Slimpickins and Banjo Sean calling them a, “High octane, fresh new duo as good looking as a couple of well stacked, but slightly aged sandwiches.”

Taking the stage at the Newport Folk Festival would be of less interest to these two then playing by the woodstove in the shanty. Neil Young, Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson have declined numerous invitations to jam with Slim and Sean, but Slim has been compared with James Taylor… in appearance only.

Denmark Arts’ HEPA air purifier systems and ventilation will be engaged for indoor performances. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at www.denmarkarts.org/events (view calendar listing).

Saturday, Aug. 6, 5 to 7 p.m., art opening for “Painting the Light” with Janet Gill, Linda Gray and Jeanne Ouellette.

Denmark Arts Center presents “Painting the Light,” a show of contemporary landscape paintings of Maine and New Hampshire by a trio of artists — Janet Gill who paints with pastels, and Linda Gray and Jeanne Ouellette who both paint in oils. Their work is inspired by the vibrant and everchanging light on the landscapes where they paint outdoors on

to purchase tickets. Tickets will be $7.50 the day of the cruise upon boarding, if space is available. Children ages 3 and under ride free with paying adult.

Entertainment: Special music will be provided by the “Fulcrum Praise Band” and others.

The cruise is sponsored by the Naples United Methodist Church, 1000 Roosevelt Trail Naples.

For more information, call 207-693-6594. All are welcome.

Potboilers at Brick Church

HGG hosts Carlson’s Paint Out

reggae to jazz. He’s been touring the United States with Heather since 2010.

Drummer Craig Bryan’s early career consisted of hard rock and the Central Jersey Symphony Orchestra while still in high school. This early musical dichotomy was just the beginning of a very diverse career that included a three-year stint with Cuban percussionist and singer Roberto Olivero while living in Arizona. Craig performs locally with Bradley Jazz Collective and The Smokehouse Boys. He teaches band and chorus at Molly Ockett Middle School in Fryeburg.

The Potboilers concert will take place at 7 p.m., at the Brick Church for Performing Arts on Christian Hill Road in Lovell. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under, and will be available at the door. Refreshments will be served at intermission.

For more information, contact Stan Tupaj at 207925-1500 or go to www. lovellbrickchurch.org

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