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Loon Echo purchase protects 252 acres After a major fundraising effort, Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT) has purchased and protected 252 acres of forestland surrounding Bridgton Historical Society’s Narramissic Farm in South Bridgton.

“We received incredible support from the community for this conservation project,” says Matt Markot, LELT’s executive director.

“The site of a once prosperous and well-known family farm in South Bridgton, this land has great cultural, historical and ecological significance. We’ve chosen to call this land ‘Peabody-Fitch Woods’ in honor of the families who settled and farmed here. Now protected, this land will continue to benefit our community forever.”

The forest was originally part of the historic PeabodyFitch Farm (now called Narramissic), which was established in 1797, just three years after Bridgton was incorporated. The farm buildings and fields were left to the Bridgton Historical Society in 1986

by Margaret Monroe, who purchased the property in 1938.

Monroe’s daughter, Margaret “Peg” Normann, spent many of her summers at Narramissic, and owned the 252 forested acres surrounding the farmstead. Peg passed away on June 11, 2019.

“Loon Echo’s permanent conservation of this land is a fitting tribute to her love for the farm that she knew

for so much of her life,” said the Bridgton Historical Society in a statement.

“We are thrilled to see the dreams that our mother and grandmother had — to make Narramissic and the surrounding land a place for others to enjoy — coming to fruition,” said Kristin (Normann) Mudge, daughter of Peg Monroe and granddaughter of Margaret Monroe. “They would be so pleased! My siblings and I are excited and grateful that Loon Echo Land Trust and the Bridgton Historical Society are greeting this new venture with such energy and enthusiasm, and that our family’s beloved farm will forever remain intact.”

The Normann family’s 252 ACRES, Page 3A

Hearing postponed; tavern owner states case

RESTORED — After an extensive process, the Cleaves Soldier Monument on Main Hill in Bridgton has been restored to its original stately look thanks to the efforts of Pro Point Restoration and Anthony Tafuri (pictured).

Union soldier — Don’t I look sharp!

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As two women looked up at the Union soldier statute as it glistened in the morning sunlight, one remarked, “I didn’t know he has a mustache.”

The finer details were lost over the years as weather and environmental factors tarnished the bronze statue, leaving it tired-looking due to shades of black and green.

Anthony Tafuri brought the soldier back to life.

For the past few weeks, the local sculpture and artist climbed up several levels of scaffolding and used a variety of techniques to “restore” the statue to its once grand condition.

“We were very lucky to get this work done,” Bridgton Town Manager Bob Peabody said. “Everything came together.”

The monument — known as the Cleaves Soldiers Monument — was created by Hallowell Granite Company and erected in 1910. It was presented to the town by Henry B. and Nathan Cleaves, and dedicated on July 21 to Bridgton’s Sons, who defended the Union in 1861– 1865.

Lester Baker, formerly of Harrison and owner of Pro Point Restoration of Pittsfield, N.H., approached the town in the spring about restoring the granite monument at no cost.

“We figured it was a good time to get the rest of the monument done. It was the perfect time, especially with all the work coming up to improve Main Street,” Peabody added. “We are grateful for Pro Point’s generous donation.”

Peabody budgeted $16,000 for monument restoration, covering the costs of scaffolding, a porta-pottie and Tafuri’s expenses.

A graduate of Portland School of Art and Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (master’s degree in Fine Art), Tafuri started the project by snapping photographs of the monument’s condition before “restoration,” as well as after.

“You can see that it was really corroded. The black color especially is a bad sign. Once that starts, the surface can start to become very pitted,” Tafuri said.

The first step was to sandblast the

whole sculpture to bring the bronze right down to bare metal.

“Luckily, I did not have to do any welding. Sometimes, water condensing and freezing inside the bronze can start to form cracks, particularly where the individual bronze castings were fastened together,” he said. “This sculpture consists of at least nine pieces. What was interesting to see was the old foundry’s methods. You could see where sections were riveted together, evidence of the casting process where there were minor defects fixed, etc.”

After sandblasting, Tafuri and his son, Davin, buffed the whole sculpture to bring a sheen back to the metal.

“This step is important because the patina (a thin layer that forms on the surface of copper, bronze and similar metals — tarnish produced by oxidation or other chemical processes or change of a surface through age and exposure) in the next step would look dull if it was not shiny. The patina is transparent, so the metal reflects light from underneath,” Tafuri explained. “The patina itself was comprised of two different types of acids — ferric nitrate and cupric nitrate. The metal is warmed with a torch, then the patinas are painted on. Ferric gives a STATUE, Page 2A

PROJECT HELPER — Local sculptor and artist Anthony Tafuri (right) was assisted by son, Davon.

By Wayne E. Rivet and Dawn De Busk Staff Writers NAPLES — Since he bought the business over two years ago, Gary Skellet has worked diligently to “do the right things.”

He made improvements to the popular “tavern” — previously Bray’s Brewpub.

He has worked diligently with his staff regarding not overserving alcohol to patrons. The result, he says, has been no fights breaking out for the past two years.

He went through the proper channels to secure permits to bring in live entertainment for patrons to enjoy inside and outside.

Skellett, however, finds himself in a fight to keep his entertainment permit after some noise complaints “reached the ear of one of the selectmen.”

A public hearing to consider revocation by selectmen of Gary’s Olde Towne Tavern’s special amusement

permit was scheduled for Wednesday, but the town “indefinitely postponed” the meeting Monday.

Naples Town Manager John Hawley said an effort was made to schedule the hearing before Skellett was to leave for National Guard training.

“We did it in haste. We shortened up the time we do public notice. The advertisement in last week’s Bridgton News would have met reasonable notification.

After the announcement was made, some people who wanted to be able to participate were not able to attend.

Because of the number of complaints about the short notice of the public hearing, we decided to postpone,” Hawley said. “I was away on vacation last week, so word never got back to the selectboard that I wasn’t going to be here for it. The reason is Aug. 7 doesn’t work is I will be attending the Maine Town and City Manager Annual

Conference.”

Skellett was very disappointed that the hearing was postponed because many supporters of Gary’s Olde Towne Tavern planned to attend the meeting, including several from out-of-state.

“We had several people who rearranged their schedules just so they could come to the meeting,” Skellett said. “Yes, I’m disappointed it’s been postponed. I was all set to go.”

Skellett received unanimous selectboard approval in April for a special amusement permit allowing outdoor entertainment until 9 p.m.

Naples also has an outdoor entertainment permit, which allows (if approved) a business to have music beyond 9 p.m. Skellett received approval from the Planning Board in early May allowing five events to extend to midnight.

“I like to stop the enterNOISE, Page 4A

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — There will be no middle-of-the-road stance for Casco’s selectmen when it comes to not providing plowing services for public easements that aren’t up to snuff.

They’ll be drawing a line in the snow.

For any public easement to continue to be on the plowing list, the road must adhere to the requirements of the 1972 road standards, must receive a waiver from the selectmen if such standards cannot be met, and must have more than half the road’s occupants agree to allow the road to be a public easement.

When the snow flies, roads that don’t have the proper public easement agreement on file won’t see a plow truck this winter.

The deadline is Oct. 31 to have that paperwork on file with the town.

This policy has been in the works for more than two years.

Casco Town Manager Courtney O’Donnell has identified what has confused people living along such roads and she has cre-

ated paperwork, a form to document the status of the roads on a yearly basis as well as recording the specific waivers.

She updated the board during the July 30 meeting.

One important point is that O’Donnell is trying to get a contact number of a representative for each public easement in town. Some only have mailing addresses.

Additionally, O’Donnell is getting some help with the roads situation. She hired former town manager Dave Morton as a part-time road consultant on an hourly wage.

“I worked out a proposal with Dave Morton. He is working as a consultant for me. Last week, we went out and looked at four or five roads,” she said.

O’Donnell went over the confusion that residents

have brought to her attention during this road-standard process.

“There has been some confusion to the three parts of this thing,” she said.

“In order for plowing to occur, they are to meet ’72 standards. Part of it is the regular maintenance of the road — that is being confusing for some folks. We have said they are complying with standards, and then we say they need to grade, and they say we complied to the standards.”

O’Donnell stressed that continued maintenance of the road during the summer season is a necessity and is something the town does not do. The town plows and sands during the wintertime only.

“The other thing is the public easement must be on file. The plowing will RULES, Page 7A

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Dedicated group brings Legion Post back to life

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer In the past nine months, the vacated Lopeman-Potts American Legion building on Depot Street has gone from hoarders’ heaven to decent enough for tours.

It still needs running water and suitable septic to be totally usable for public functions. But, those necessities are on the not-so-distant horizon.

The revamped Legion building is a symbol of how supportive the community of Bridgton has been to this area’s veterans. It’s a place where the Bridgton-based Legion can grow and in turn support this community.

It was November 2018, when American Legion Post 155 member Don Mulcahy got word that the building was in jeopardy.

“They were going to sell the building, tear it down and sell the real estate,” he said.

“The local American Legion Post 67. It’s one of the oldest posts in America.

It dates back to 1919, it was formed as a post before the American Legion was incorporated,” Mulcahy said.

If the building had been razed, Mulcahy would not have found the deed to the building laying on the floor, and deeds to other properties belonging to the Legion.

And, he would not have seen firsthand the generosity of the community.

“This community has been so incredible to us. I just love this town. It has been amazing, the public support has just been amazing,” he said.

Until the building is in tip-top shape, the American Legion Post 67 members have been relying on the Bridgton Community Center as a venue for its fundraisers and events, including the upcoming Legion Riders’ rally on Aug. 17.

Center closes

On Eagles Wings, Inc., a nonprofit organization providing various services for those locally undergoing cancer treatment, has closed.

July was On Eagles Wings’ last month assisting patients with free reflexology, massage and art classes at 236 Portland Road in Bridgton.

Ann Ruel, On Eagles Wings’ founder and reflexologist for the organization, made the decision to close the center that assisted cancer patients.

She began On Eagles Wings in April of 2013 with the help of many people over the past five years.

“Many thanks for all in the community that supported On Eagles Wings,” Ruel said. “Louise Devlin, Massage therapist and Maggie Daigle, Art Instructor, have been extraordinary people that have made a difference in the lives of many cancer patients.”

Ruel also thanks the many other “hands and hearts” that assisted her during this journey.

“Much love and appreciation to all,” she said.

The property is for sale or lease.

This winter, the hard work began. A handful of hardcore volunteers rolled up their sleeves and entered the uninhabited post.

“It looked like a bad episode of Hoarders. We had more rats, squirrels and mice than legionnaires. We tried to wash the windows and the windows fell apart.

The furnace hadn’t worked in years,” Mulcahy said.

Plates of food had been left on the counters, he said.

The refrigerator had been left unplugged with food in it. So, the group used Duct Tape to shut the doors and got rid of it. They disposed of all the appliances.

“We brought in a 40-yard dumpster, we rolled it in front of the building and we filled it in 3 1/2 hours. And, that is with no demolition, just junk,” he said.

“We figured it would take $75,000 to get the building back into shape,” he said.

Each time a need presented itself, Mulcahy would calculate the fundraising required. Yet, again and again, business-owners supported the cause.

First off, plans were already in the works for a CLEANER LOOK was had after Pro Point Restoration cleaned the granite city sewer system. portion of the Main Hill monument (above two photos), while the Union Soldier statue was returned to its bronze appearance by Anthony Tafuri. (Rivet Photos) LEGION, Page 6A

Union Soldier facelift completed (Continued from Page 1A) brown, and I went light on the cupric for some subtle greens.”

After the patina, the whole sculpture was sprayed down with a baking soda solution to neutralize the acid. It was then cleaned off. (The acid is fairly mild, he noted). The final step was to apply a sealer.

“I used Incralac, which is by far the best for copper-based alloys. I also added a matting agent, otherwise Incralac has a high gloss,” Tafuri said.

Tafuri has been a part of other projects across Maine, including working with Conservation Technical Associates to restore “Our Lady of Victories” in Monument Square in Portland and Pro Point in restoring a Civil War monument in Augusta.

“That (Our Lady of Victories) was an interesting project. I had to model, cast and install missing bronze portions of the monument, including an eagle in the sailors group, parts

of the soldier’s clothing and equipment,” he noted.

Tafuri started studying art in 1985.

“I became interested in sculpture right away. I have always responded to working with my hands and exploring new media,” he said.

Tafuri has done a lot of work with bronze and aluminum casting, as well as blacksmithing, welding,

woodworking and moldmaking.

“I am currently working toward being in my studio fulltime. I undertake sculpture commissions, both public and private, and work with wrought iron, making railings, furniture, chandeliers, etc.” Tafuri added.

Being restored to his original glow, if this old Union soldier could smile, he certainly would.

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Casco manager ‘puts out feelers’ on pot opt-in

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The Casco Board of Selectmen has heard in the past year from a handful of business people who were interested in bringing a marijuana-based business to town. Most of the potential locations are in South Casco, along Roosevelt Trail.

These business proposals deal specifically with recreational marijuana since the state oversees medical marijuana.

For the most part, the Casco board has not had any lengthy discussions about the topic of recreational marijuana.

Late last month, during the July 30 meeting, new Town Manager Courtney O’Donnell put out feelers regarding the opt-in laws.

As lawmakers in Augusta fine-tuned the

recreational marijuana law, towns in Maine were not forced to have marijuana businesses within their boundaries but instead have the option to vote to accept such businesses, which is why it is called “opt-in.”

“From my perspective, I am wondering where you stand and when it could get done,” O’Donnell said.

“If you decide to make it a warrant article, there is a lot of work that needs to be done,” between now and next town meeting in 2020, she said.

First, the locally-elected officials should figure out if town residents want to opt in, she said.

“Is it a dead issue? I am trying to gauge the temperature,” O’Donnell said.

Selectman Mary Fernandes several times over the past year has suggested OPT-IN, Page 5A

Loon Echo purchase protects 252 acres that will take visitors on a walk through time. When completed, the trail will provide glimpses into the farm’s agricultural past and vistas of westerly mountains. Informational signs along the universal access trail will provide insight into the Peabody and Fitch families’ pioneering efforts.

“The Peabody, Fitch, Monroe and Normann families left an amazing legacy,” says LELT’s Stewardship Manager and South Bridgton resident Jon Evans, “We are proud to now have the responsibility of protecting and managing this land forever.”

Peabody-Fitch Woods will also support a variety of cultural, educational and recreational activity. LELT and the Bridgton Historical Society are planning new

collaborative events that will take advantage of access to the farm and the woods.

The conservation of Peabody-Fitch Woods also increases forest connectivity, provides valuable wildlife habitat, and aids in the protection of the Sebago Lake watershed. Because 75% of the forest is located within the Sebago Lake Watershed, Portland Water District made a significant contribution to the project.

“Forests filter water naturally, so these woods will help keep Sebago Lake — and all the ponds and streams between the property and Sebago Lake — clean forever. This is why our company is so supportive of Loon Echo’s work,” says Portland Water District Environmental Manager Paul Hunt.

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LELT also received generous support from community members, charitable foundations (including The Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation, Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation, Fields Pond Foundation, Davis Conservation Foundation, Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust and an anonymous family foundation) and Sebago Clean Waters for this project.

To celebrate the conservation of PeabodyFitch Woods, the public is invited to a sunset concert with Bruce Marshall at Narramissic Farm on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m. Bring chairs, blankets, and a picnic for a fun evening outdoors. Suggested donation of $10 per person with proceeds to ben-

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More information about Peabody-Fitch Woods can be found at www.lelt.org/pfw Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT) is a member-supported, nonprofit land trust that works to protect the land and natural resources of the northern Sebago Lake region for future generations. Loon Echo conserves

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(Continued from Page 1A) decision to conserve the property is noteworthy. Ned Allen, Bridgton Historical Society’s executive director, notes the significance of conserving the land surrounding the farmstead.

“One of the most important components of Narramissic’s historic significance is its isolation from contemporary architectural and landscape features,” he said.

Under LELT’s ownership and management, PeabodyFitch Woods will never be developed, but the property will remain on the municipal tax roll. LELT’s acquisition of this land also secures public access for recreational opportunities including hunting, walking, and nature observation. LELT plans to enhance the existing pedestrian trails located on the property and has engaged local clubs to ensure that a snowmobile and ATV corridor on the property remains accessible.

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Tavern owner responds about noise complaints, hearing (Continued from Page 1A) tainment by 11 because it gives us the opportunity to clean up and it’s an hour less for people to drink,” Skellett said. “Out of 8,760 hours in a year, I’m asking for 32 hours to run things to 11 p.m.”

Like many Lake Region area businesses, Skellett says money made during the summer (tourists) months enable him to keep the tavern open during the much slower winter season.

“When I first bought the tavern, I really thought about closing it for three months.

But, as I became embedded in the community, I realized people needed a place to go to. So, we’ve stayed open,” he said.

In June, before the Blues Fest, the state fire marshal (accompanied by Naples’ code enforcement officer) inspected Gary’s Olde Towne Tavern and placed capacity at 270 outdoors and 160 inside.

“We’ve never been close to it,” Skellett said. “When the Beer Garden is full, inside is usually empty.”

What triggered a call for permit revocation were complaints about noise.

“I was told that the town has been inundated with complaints about the noise,” Skellet said. “When I asked just how many complaints had been received, they couldn’t tell me.”

Hawley had no firm figure, but noted that

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the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department handled the complaints. A review of the CCSO incident log from Jan. 1 to July 15, 2019, there were four noise complaints and two calls regarding disturbances.

• April 20, the deputy noted that the tavern manager “turned down the music for the evening.”

• May 25, the “noise determined to be at an acceptable level.”

• June 21, the “bar closed shortly after the complaint came in, nothing further.”

• June 27, “noise determined to be not unreasonable.”

The two disturbances involved intoxicated females refusing to leave the establishment when asked.

Selectboard Chairman Jim Gratello said the town was approached at a June 24 meeting by four to five neighbors that were upset about the number of nights that music was playing outdoors.

“It is the job of the selectboard to hear complaints of residents,” Gratello told The News Wednesday. As to the reason a public hearing was called, Gratello added, “We wanted to have a meeting.

The town manager asked him (Skellett) to meet with him.

Gary has refused to sit down.

We had no choice but to have a public meeting. No one is picking sides. All this rhetoric is ridiculous.”

Hawley pointed out that Naples does not have a noise ordinance. When asked how the code officer determines whether the level of noise (in the tavern’s case, live entertainment) might be considered a nuisance, Hawley responded, “That is a good question. Because we do not have an ordinance, there is no true way for us to measure the level of noise.”

If a town has no noise ordinance, it can fall back on state regulations.

Some towns list within their land use ordinances a decibel level standard.

Skellett decided to check the decibel levels near his establishment during performances and found readings in the range of 39 to 48 at nearby homes.

To put those numbers in perspective, Skellett also measured the noise level of construction work in front of

the tavern on Route 302.

“It was 68 to 70 every night now and they’re working to 4:30 a.m.,” Skellett noted. “There’s no complaints about that.”

Gratello said the hearing has nothing to do with the tavern’s liquor license or special amusement permit to play music indoors. It’s about the outdoor noise.

“The (outdoor entertainment) ordinance clearly states the neighborhood has right to enjoy peace and tranquility. They are asking the selectboard to get involved…

The selectboard has to deal with it. It is the responsibility of the town to deal with it,” Gratello added.

Gratello also pointed out that Gary’s is playing outdoor movies after 9 p.m. and neighbors can hear the volume of these shows. He noted that no permission was granted for outdoor movies, and the planning board, selectboard or town were notified.

“Gary has a right to run a successful business, but equally, neighbors have the right to be upset because the noise that they endure has more than doubled than when it was owned by Mike (Bray). We cannot ignore it,” Gratello said.

Mike Shea of Naples summed up his friend’s dilemma as, “It’s an agenda.

The whole thing stinks.”

Gratello countered, “Everything else going on is a sideshow. People are getting up in a frenzy over misinformation that is being sent out.

This whole rhetoric about me being anti-business, about the town being anti-business is not true. This all stems from the fact that: Number 1, we passed a new sign ordinance. That was passed by an overwhelming majority. The Sign Ordinance calls for no LED signs in the Village District. And for signs in Village District to be shut down at 10 p.m.,” Gratello said. “We have a new sign ordinance — and all of sudden, the town is anti-business. We passed the ordinance asking marinas to pay for milfoil survey — that is anti-business.”

Another Skellett supporter, Patricia Curran Raitto of Naples, penned a letter for this week’s edition calling for residents to issue a “no

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With Camp Kindness Day on Tuesday, July 23, they are pointing to Camp Cedar in Casco as a prime example.

Here’s why: For many years, Camp Cedar has been a leader in community service, as the importance of giving back is a strong part of the value system that permeates the Cedar culture. The camp’s community service program includes campers of all age groups, and we talk about the good works that we undertake as a camp community. Cedar offers ongoing support to the Portland Soup Kitchen, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner to over 300 people every day. Four times each week, the camp sends small groups of 13, 14 and 15-year-olds into Portland, resulting in each camper having the chance to volunteer once or twice over the course of the summer. The youngest campers decorate and frost cupcakes and cakes that the older boys then bring to the Portland soup kitchens. Cedar also supports Camp Sunshine, a local camp for children with terminal diseases. Campers have volunteered to work with play groups, assist with light maintenance and even helped build the largest sand castle in the world, which raised $25,000 for children with cancer. Also unique to Cedar is the award-nominated Harlem Lacrosse program which provides underprivileged inner-city kids with a four-day camp experience run by Cedar staff following Father-Son weekend. Over the years, other programs Cedar supports include trail repair and clean up in the White Mountains, providing meals and general yard work to local older residents, collecting and organizing food for the food pantry in Portland and a staff blood drive for the American Red Cross. As the boys participate in these worthwhile programs they come to better appreciate what they have, they learn empathy towards others and their participation helps them to be a part of something bigger than themselves. confidence” vote of selectboard member Jim Gratello, who brought the question of permit revocation to a public hearing, and seek his resignation. Currently, Naples has no charter or recall ordinance enabling residents to remove a municipal official.

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Classic Boat & Car Show revs up conversations own reflections in the

By Dawn De Busk water, they would fall in Staff Writer NAPLES — If only love.

There is nothing like a these boats could see their

beautiful wooden, vintage There is no place like boat to turn heads and rev a boat show to welcome up conversations between those conversations. And, strangers. boat owners are more than eager to share their knowledge and experiences and to hear a few compliments.

The 26th Annual Antique and Classic Boat and Car Show will be held on the Naples Causeway on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Saturday is the 26th annual boat show, which includes not only boats but vintage cars as well,” according to part-time resident Jon March, who emcees the show.

“It’s a free show,” March said.

“It is a free show to all participants and attendees.

Come on down and stroll WHITE KNUCKLES — The 26th Annual Antique and Classic Boat and Car Show around the docks, and is coming up for those folks who enjoy the excitement of a well-tuned engine and styl- relive the good old time ish body. The show, which takes place on the Naples Causeway from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. of Naples of the past,” he Saturday, appeals to all ages.

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Manager ‘puts out feelers’ on pot opt-in (Continued from Page 3A) bringing in an expert on a topic to provide information to the board.

This time, Selectman Thomas Peaslee was the first to suggest this.

“It would be nice to have someone come in and speak.

It would be nice to have both the pros and cons,” Peaslee said.

Fernandes said that the Maine Municipal Association (MMA) is host-

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ing a seminar on recreational marijuana, for which she has signed up and planned to attend.

She said she would report to the board what she learns from the seminar.

“Also, there is an excellent article in Lake Living on CBDs,” Fernandes said, lifting up a copy of the magazine which had an article on cannabidiol oils.

Town Manager O’Donnell agreed that “a

discussion would be valuable.”

She explained that the town could draft an ordinance that opted in for businesses that only dealt in retail sales or only the agricultural side of recreational marijuana.

Selectman Grant Plummer noted, “A couple of those groups (interested in starting businesses in Casco) expected it to be on the town warrant at this

town meeting. We do need to be proactive.”

“We need to see if the voters are there or not on this issue. Let’s see what other communities are doing and if they are successful or not,” Plummer said.

O’Donnell reported to the board that she has talked to one of the people interested in starting a pot-based business and told him that adopting an ordinance will take time.

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The Mountainview Woodies Classic Boat Club of Maine hosts the show as it has for more than a quarter of a century.

“The show is open to all antique boats and cars,” March said.

He said the early birds get an interesting view of the activity but the event goes through the afternoon.

“From 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. is always exciting with people jockeying for a good spot on the docks and on the Causeway,” March said.

Officially, the show starts at 9 a.m.

It is a good time to support the club’s cause by purchasing merchandise.

“Don’t forget the club donates all proceeds of the show to benefit Camp Sunshine. And, to raise money, they sell items.

Plus, there is an ongoing raffle. There are always the popular vintage boatthemed T-shirts, clothing and posters. That is under the tent on the town dock,” March said.

The members of Mountainview Woodies boat club and classic boat owners visiting Naples for this event give rides to the children at Camp Sunshine earlier in the week.

Then, on Friday, the boaters gather for a parade on the water.

“A person can kick-start the weekend with the vintage watercraft parade on Friday night,” March said.

“The boat parade starts at Brandy Pond, goes under the Bob Neault Memorial Bridge and ends at the town docks.”

The boat parade starts at 7 p.m., Friday.

The fabulous vintage boats, which range from 1920s wooden boats to 1970s fiberglass boats, will go single file under the bridge.

“You will get great

views of beautiful vintage boats under their own power for all to enjoy,” March said.

Friday night’s events are situated at the Causeway Marina.

“Amphibious cars are expected to attend this year so bring your phones and cameras,” March said.

Magic Lantern info session

The public can hear more about the proposed Magic Lantern 4-H project this coming Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 10:30 a.m., at the theatre in Bridgton.

The proposed Magic Lantern 4-H Innovation Lab and Learning Center has been working to interest donors and local foundations in anticipation of the project announcement this summer. Behind the $2 million matching challenge grant are the Kendal C. and Anna Ham Foundation, the Maine 4-H Foundation and a major anonymous donor.

Last fall, early support also came from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation.

This project will not happen without the support of the community, foundations and local businesses.

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is excited for the possibilities of increasing the educational programs for youth in Bridgton and the Lake Region. The Maine 4-H Foundation is committed to the project, with funding support pledged annually for ongoing education LANTERN, Page 6A

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“Again, I am saying to myself how many pancake breakfasts and spaghetti suppers will this take. He turned the invoice over and wrote down paid in full,” Mulcahy said.

He gave kudos to the staff from the Bridgton Community Center, which has a kitchen, indoor plumbing and seating space that the post is still lacking.

“The community center has been our house until we get into the post. Without the community center, we couldn’t hold our fundraisers,” he said.

The American Legion Riders Rally happens in a couple weeks, on Aug. 17, and the community center will be the site for the afternoon meal and bi-annual meeting.

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“We have begun the process of revitalizing this great post. Post 67 will rise again like a Phoenix rising from the ashes. We will bring this post back to life and once again make it an asset to the community and the local school system,” the post’s Facebook page says.

(Continued from Page 5A) focused on engineering, the visual and performing arts, and the aspirations of local youth.

What is 4-H youth development programming?

Every state has at least one university designated as a land grant institution.

The University of Maine in Orono is the state’s land grant and is home to Cooperative Extension.

UMaine Extension programs bring research-based education to communities statewide. Every county has an Extension office dedicated to working on two major program areas: the food system and 4-H youth development.

4-H focuses on the education and aspirations of youth ages five to 18.

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For more information or to contribute to the project, contact the Maine 4-H Foundation at 615-7300 or e-mail susan.jennings@ maine.edu A video about initiative is online: https://extension. umaine.edu/4hfoundation/ magic-lantern/

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(Continued from Page 2A) “The town is putting in the sewer. Then, the water company has graciously negotiated with me. A local contractor is volunteering the excavation. I am totally blown away by this,” Mulcahy said.

“Sherwin Williams’ Paint heard what we are doing and donated all the paints and primers. We got donations from Lowe’s, Home Depot, Hancock Lumber and Everlast Roofing, When Mulcahy approached the owner of Everlast Roofing Inc., with measurements for a new roof, “He helped me measure it. He said, ‘Let me see what I can do for a discount,’ ” he said. “Later he told me, ‘We are going to give you the roof.”

“They gave us every screw, every nut and bolt, every piece of tin. I was blown away that anyone would do that for us,” Mulcahy said.

Next, he went to Hancock Lumber to get a quote for new clapboard.

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Historic Waterford Library upgrades continue (Continued from Page 6A) exterior of the building.

In order to plan in a professional manner, sensitive to both the original architecture and the traditional uses of the building, the library trustees hired Paul Stevens of Portland’s SMRT Architects, great-grandson of renowned Maine architect John Calvin Stevens.

Working from original sketches and plans of 1911, Paul has been able to accommodate modern needs within the original design.

His plans call for ADA modifications of the interior, as well as the access ramp,

at the same time keeping the apartment for a steady income stream.

Payment for design services were provided by grants from Norway Savings Bank and the Tabitha and Stephen King Foundation, as well as contributions from residents.

Making changes for the good of any community often takes a generation or more, especially when such alterations are made to a cherished institution, whose character is embedded in town tradition.

Waterford’s historic library, part of a National

Historic District since 1980, has a long history of service to the community dating back to 1899. The building itself was designed and constructed in 1911 at the behest of the Knight sisters, who donated the land on which it stands. Its roof and much of the second floor, including an apartment were burned in 1937 during a fire, which completely destroyed the Knight Store next door.

An apartment was included in original designs in order to provide a librarian residence. While the space has served that purpose for many years, it has

been home to many renters who enjoyed living in the village. Rental income has also provided a large portion of the income needed by the library trustees to operate and maintain the building.

As a result of the fire and antiquated design elements, the building has required a series of improvements.

During Stage 1 in 2006, the Association, working with Barba+Wheelock Architects and local builder James Long and Sons, undertook a major reconstruction of the second floor, which had been rebuilt immediately after the fire, but which was

structurally inadequate for use by the public. When the floor was removed to reveal its framing, beams weakened by the 1937 blaze had to be replaced and reinforced.

Costs for the extensive work were covered by grants received from the Tabitha and Stephen King Foundation and Davis Family Foundation. The second floor, now a muchused Children’s Room, was meant to provide a large space to be used for community events. Nevertheless, access up a steep and narrow stairway remained an

(Continued from Page 1A) be discontinued if there are not sufficient documents on file,” she said.

“Those exemptions (the public easement documentation) are required because, by law, we cannot use public funds for plowing private roads,” she said.

The third bit of confusion stems from waivers, which are specific to things that cannot be addressed such as stream beds that don’t allow a road to be wide enough or a utility pole that the road association cannot afford to move in one season of dues.

A waiver from the selectmen is not a carte blanch to not comply to road standards.

“A waiver doesn’t ex-

empt the road from complying to other parts of the road standards,” O’Donnell said.

The paperwork she created would state how long the waiver lasts. The paperwork would include that statement that the board of selectmen “has the right to withdraw or regrant the waiver,” she said.

“I am thinking you guys should take these requests in and keep track of them, and closer to the deadline make sure that way it is very clear,” she said.

She provided a sample letter for the road associations.

“This would be sent to the roads, this waiver may grant the utility exemption but the plowing may not

happen if there are other issues,” O’Donnell said.

Selectman Grant Plummer spoke on the subject.

“We’ve been working on this for two years,” he said.

“I think it is important that we identify in our documentation. When they don’t meet the standards, it not a permanent waiver. It feels like to me it is a yearly review process to make sure we are ready for the plowing season,” Plummer said.

O’Donnell agreed that roads will be revisited regularly. That was another point of confusion for residents living on public easements: That once the road was approved, it would always be

plowed. That is not the case, she said.

“Traditionally, the idea was to get those roads up to standard and still do yearly inspections,” she said.

“My goal is to get a clear understanding for everyone: that they are meeting the standards, that they have gathered a waiver from (residents on road) and that I will continue to inspect the roads,” O’Donnell said.

Plummer clarified, “We are not giving waivers for easements.”

O’Donnell said, “No, we cannot.”

From having a conversation with Town Attorney Natalie Burns, “a majority is sufficient to establish an easement for plowing.”

“If we don’t have the easement by Oct. 31, we are not plowing,” she said.

Plummer said that public easement documents are kept on record both with the town and with the Registry of Deeds.

“I am flabbergasted that we are plowing the roads with 51 percent of residents okaying the easements. That easement is a backbone, that is going to require everyone to meet at the table and work together as a group,” Plummer said. “If they cannot all agree, why are we in there doing it? I am frustrated by the process” if one of the neighbors doesn’t want a town-contracted plow truck on the road where he or she lives.

impediment to a growing number of aging residents.

Realizing that the complexity of the current renovation will require expenditures of funds over a number of years, trustees have opted to proceed with only the ramp at this time and plan on starting construction in the fall of 2019.

For more information about this project and to donate toward its completion, please contact the library at 207-583-2050.

LEA sets Casco rules for plow service get stricter annual meeting Lakes Environmental Association will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Camp Mataponi on Sebago Lake in Naples.

Boxed dinners will be available from the Good Life Market for $15 each.

You must register and pay before Aug. 16 to reserve a dinner. Walk-ins are welcome and will not be charged a fee if you don’t need a meal. Go to the LEA website for more information.

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Violinists Tien-Hsin and Cindy Wu and Catherine Cho, violist Todd Phillips, pianist and Music Director Mihae Lee, and cellist Ronald Thomas performing during the Festival’s 2018 season.

Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival 2019 finale Aug. 13

HARRISON — The fifth and final concert of the 47th season of the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival will be on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison.

Virtuosity, drama, and the spirit of folk music enliven this wonderful season finale. The violin virtuoso

Charles Auguste de Beriot, who founded the influential Franco-Belgian school of violin playing, combined Italian pyrotechnics with Gallic grace in works like the Duo Concertante in G minor.

Dvořák winningly captured the sounds and rhythms of Czech music in his muchloved “Dumky” Piano Trio in

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All-you-can-eat pancakes (plain, blueberry, chocolate chip), sausages, coffee, and orange juice. $8 adults, $5 children under 12.

Wednesday, August 14 Summer community breakfast, last of the season, 7:30 – 10 a.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Rd., next to the Waterford Congregational Church in Waterford. Menu features freshly baked muffins, eggs, pancakes, donut holes, coffee, tea, and orange juice. Coffee and muffins “to go” for $3 will be available at the kitchen door between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. The price is $9 for adults, $4 for smaller portions, and free for children under five years old. The Waterford library book sale continues in the SUPPERS & BREAKFASTS, Page 3B

E minor. High drama infuses Edward Elgar’s Piano Quintet in A major, which ranges in mood from eerily dramatic to exquisitely lyrical to splendidly vigorous.

Pianist and Music Director Mihae Lee will be joined by a stellar roster of familiar faces: violinists Catherine Cho and Todd Phillips, violinist and violist Tien-Hsin and Cindy Wu, and cellist Ronald Thomas.

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The First Congregational A seasoned accompaChurch of Bridgton – UCC nist and chamber musician, is excited to announce a conLauren loves to be a part of cert featuring classical pialarge choral and orchestral nist Lauren Aloia on Sunday, musical works. She has taught August 11, at 2 p.m., at the in prestigious institutions and church, 33 South High St., maintained a successful priin Bridgton. Ms. Aloia will vate studio of award-winning be performing keyboard students. During the summer, works by Franz Schubert, Ms. Aloia is on the piano facJean Sibelius, Friedrich ulty at Camp Encore Coda in Gulda, Clara Schumann, and Sweden, Maine. She currentAlexander Scriabin. ly lives in New York City and Ms. Aloia earned her is the Collaborative Pianist Bachelor’s Degree in Piano for the Nightingale-Bamford Performance at Temple University, studying under Summer Sunday concert School, an esteemed private school for girls in the city.

Alexander Fiorillo, pupil by Lauren Aloia In addition to her passion for of Vladimir Horowitz. She music, Lauren enjoys spendalso completed her Master’s Degree in Piano Performance at Temple in ing time with her three cats.

The concert at the church is free and May 2017, where she studied piano with Dr. Charles Abramovic, Chair of Temple’s open to the public. The church is handicapPiano Department. Lauren has participat- accessible and there is plenty of free parked in multiple masterclasses with world- ing in the back. Donations to help offset renowned artists and received high praise, the cost of the concert and to support the and also won scholarships and placed as a church’s music ministry are always gratefinalist in piano competitions, most recently fully accepted. A reception for the performthe Princeton Piano Competition. She is an er will follow the concert in the church’s active solo and ensemble performer in and Fellowship Hall.

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The St. Joseph Women’s Guild is having their Annual Summer Sale on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the St. Joseph Catholic Church Hall, 225 South High St., in Bridgton. Delicious baked goods will be for sale, along with gently-used clothing for all ages in the Boutique Section and special treasures in the White Elephant display. A beautiful handmade quilt will be raffled off as well as a getaway package for the Greenwood Manor B&B, a round of golf for two with cart at the Bridgton Highlands Country Club, two $50 certificates for the Blackhorse Tavern and the Olde Mill Tavern, and two tickets for a movie at the Magic Lantern with two cold drinks and a large box of popcorn.

All proceeds will go directly to the Guild’s Education Award.

All are welcome to come along for some complimentary coffee and tea and fun time searching and (hopefully) finding something special.

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Summer scene

Old Mills and Water Power Tom Kelleher, historian and curator historic characters and programs, which of mechanical arts at Old Sturbridge he has presented at scores of museVillage in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, ums, schools, and historical societies will present an illustrated program on around the country. He has also taught how water power worked and its impora variety of craft skills and historical tance to early America on Friday, Aug. subjects to museum staff as well as the 9, at 7 p.m. in the Temperance Barn general public and at teacher workat Narramissic in South Bridgton. No shops throughout the United States and town is a better example of water Canada. power’s importance than Bridgton. The Public admission to Tom’s presenPerry Turbine, a technological innovatation is $10, $8 for members of the tion that greatly improved water powBridgton Historical Society. er’s efficiency, was produced here, and This is the first of two programs on Bridgton was a bustling industrial centhe theme “Natural Resource or Natural ter for many years. Patterns for the sand Wonder? Bridgton’s Landscape in the castings used to produce the turbines Nineteenth Century.” The second will are on display in the barn. be a presentation by State Historian Many will remember Tom’s two preEarle Shettleworth on Sunday, Aug. vious visits, when his dynamic presen18, “To Work and to Paint: The Art of tations recreated a 19th century peddler Charles Lewis Fox and Curtis Appleton and a fervent fire and brimstone reliPerry,” which will be held at Walker gious revival service. In over 30 years Perry Water Turbine descriptive Memorial Hall on Highland Rd. in at Old Sturbridge, he has worked as a catalogue (Bridgton Historical Bridgton, not far from where the artists costumed historical interpreter, trainer Society photo) lived and worked. for the cooper shop, supervisor of the For more information contact the mills, coordinator of historic trades, Bridgton Historical Society at 647research historian, program coordinator, and staff train- 3699, e-mail info@bridgtonhistory.org or visit www. ing manager. He has researched and developed dozens of bridgtonhistory.org or their Facebook page.

Entertainment & Theatre

Thursday, August 8 & Friday, August 9 Fortune, a play by Deborah Zoe Laufer, 7:30 p.m., Deertrees Theatre, 156 Deertrees Rd., Harrison. A quirky romantic comedy about finding love, whether it’s in the cards — or not! Maude, a thirty-something storefront psychic has given up on love when Jeremy, a downhearted, love-hungry accountant stumbles into her shop…

Tickets: $14 and $22, call the box office at 583-6747.

Shows also Friday, Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 10 Tangled Lives: Tales of Native People and English Settlers, 1:30 p.m., Hiram Community Center, 14 Historical Ridge, Hiram. The Hiram Historical Society presents master storyteller Jo Radner weaves stories of Native Maine peoples with accounts from her own ancestors, describing their confrontations and conflicts as she tries to reach understanding on a “middle ground.” Jo is an outstanding storyteller and this program is not to be missed! $10 suggested donation. A Historical Society meeting will take place at 1 p.m. and Jo’s program begins at 1:30 p.m.

Light refreshments provided. FMI 615-4390.

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LRHS Class of 1979 reunion

The Class of 1979 will be having a class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the home of Dan Fogg, 101 Mains Rd. in Otisfield. The reunion will begin at 2 p.m. and it will cost $10 per person. There will be cornhole games set up and we will provide the main course, paper products, and nonalcoholic beverages. We would appreciate contributions of appetizers, salads, and desserts.

Folks are welcome to bring tents or campers and spend the night. Help spread the word to fellow classmates!

Please contact Dan and Noreen to let us know if you are coming and what you will be bringing to share — call 627-7033 or e-mail noreenedanf@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook: Lake Region Class of 1979.

Concerts

Friday, August 9 Village Harmony in concert, 7:30 p.m., Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center, Bald Hill Road, Albany, N.H. Touring teen ensemble of singers, dancers, and instrumentalists performing world music and dance. Suitable for all ages. No admission charge, donations accepted. All welcome and encouraged to come.

Saturday, August 10 Married with Chitlins, 7 p.m., Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main St. in Denmark. Back by popular demand, performinh American music, old-time country and blues, jazz standards, and Celtic jigs featuring guitar and fiddle with a strong female lead vocal. Tickets $15 regular, $12 seniors (65+), $8 under 18, and $35 per family (two adults and children). Doors open 6:30 p.m., concessions available.

FMI and tickets www.DenmarkArts.org/events or call the box office at 452-2412.

JIGJAM, all the way from Ireland, 7:30 p.m. Deertrees Theatre, 156 Deertrees Rd., Harrison. Multi-award winning quartet from the heart of Ireland blending the best of traditional Irish music with bluegrass and Americana to produce a new genre that has been called “I-Grass.” Their virtuosic musical ability has captivated audiences throughout the world. Sponsored by Barbara Grandolpho. Tickets $26 adults, $16 children, www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/4029385 or call the box office at 583-6747.

Sunday, August 11 Music on the Green, Brian Curtis Johnson/Darren, always favorites in the concert series, 6 – 7 p.m., Naples Village Green. Bring lawn chairs, a picnic, and friends.

In case of rain, concert will move inside the Naples Methodist Church.

Tuesday, August 13 Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival season finale, CONCERTS, Page 2B

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New Concert Series in the MW Valley

INTERVALE, N.H. — The new Sunset Concert Series, presented by Moat Mountain Brewing Co., takes center stage at the Theater in the Wood in Intervale, N.H., with Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers on Saturday, Aug. 10, starting at 7 p.m. Erin will leave you begging for more as she shreds guitar in her signature fishnet stockings, belting out some serious delta blues, boogie and soul for modern times.

On Saturday, Aug. 17, enjoy valley favorite, Ceili Rain with their original, innovative blend of poprock music, a dash of Celtic/ Irish flavor, and a subtle, but sincere, uplifting/joyful message.

Rock out to a different band every Saturday night through Sept. 28. Beverages from the presenting support-

Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers be purchased online up until show time the day of each performance. General seating for each concert is $20 in advance or $25 on the day. Premium seating is $25 in advance or $30 the day of the event. Members of Believe in Books Literacy Foundation save $5 on all tickets they purchase.

Learn more at www.theaterinthewood.org

Upcoming at Denmark Arts

DENMARK — The Denmark Arts Center Family Fun Fridays series continues with King Pong’s Ping Pong Rodeo on Friday, Aug. 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Michael Trautman’s King Pong’s Ping Pong Rodeo is a truly unique variety show. Using his vast array of talents and skills, Michael, aka King Pong, performs magic, juggling, audience participation, and the only target-shooting, ping-pong-spitting act in the world. When he was young, Michael lacked athletic

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Summer scene Calendar BRIDGTON Fri., Aug. 9 — Old Mills and Water Power, 7 p.m., Narramissic Farm in South Bridgton. A presentation by Thomas Kelleher of Old Sturbridge Village. Open to the public, donations accepted. FMI 647-3699.

Sat., Aug. 10 — St. Joseph Women’s Guild Annual Summer Sale, 9 a.m.

– 5 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 South High St. Gently-used clothing, White Elephant table, raffles, complimentary tea and coffee. Proceeds benefit Women’s Guild Education Award.

Sat., Aug. 10 — Art journaling, 9 a.m. – noon, Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

Sat., Aug. 10 — Rufus Porter Museum “Mystery/ History” tour, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., get maps and start at the museum, 121 Main St. Six historic homes open to public, raffle baskets.

Tickets limited, available at the museum or at www. rufusportermuseum.org FMI 647-2828.

Sat., Aug. 10 — Friendship bracelets, 1 – 2 p.m., Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

Tues., Aug. 13 — Bookmaking for kids, 3 – 4:30 p.m., Meeting Room, Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

Wed., Aug. 14 — Family caregivers support group, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Community Center, Depot Street (behind Renys) FMI 647-3116.

Sat., Aug. 17 — Annual Pie sale, 9 a.m. – noon, First Congregational Church, 33 South High St. Wide variety of pies, $14 each. Proceeds benefit Ladies Guild community projects.

Sat., Aug. 17 — Author visit: Richard Blanco, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

Sun., Aug. 18 — Charles Lewis Fox and Artists on the Ridge, 2 p.m., Bridgton Historical Society, Gibbs Avenue Museum. Presented

by Earle Shettleworth, Maine State historian. FMI 6473699.

Tues., Aug. 20 — Chalk It Up!, kids program, 3 – 4 p.m., Meeting Room/courtyard, Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

Tues., Aug. 20 — Library Trustees meeting, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

Mon., Aug. 12 — Stargazing, Perseids meteor shower, on Hacker’s Hill, 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. Bring blankets, chairs, bug spray, snacks. Sponsored by Loon Echo Land Trust. Free and open to public. FMI 6474352.

Tues., Aug. 13 — Storytime from Space, 10:30 a.m., Public Library, 5 Leach Hill Rd. Come see an astronaut reading from space.

Free and open to public.

Preregistration appreciated.

FMI 627-4541.

Thurs., Aug. 15 — Thursday Night at the Movies, “The Public” (PG– 13), 7 p.m., Public Library, 5 Leach Hill Rd. Free and open to public. Preregistration appreciated but not required.

FMI 627-4541.

Sun., Aug. 18 — Casco author Emily Coye reads from her picture book Thumbs Up For All, 2:30 p.m., Public Library, 5 Leach Hill Rd. Books available for purchase and signing. Free and open to public. Preregistration appreciated. FMI 627-4541.

DENMARK Fri., Aug. 9 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, easy hike, Sawyer Pond (1,940 ft.), Kancamagus Hwy., N.H. Meet at Denmark Congregational Church 8 a.m. FMI 756-2247.

Sun., Aug. 11 — Denmark Mountain Hikers Hiker Sunday celebration, 9 a.m., Denmark Congregational Church.

Show the congregation the faces of the many hikers in the group that is sponsored by the church.

Fri., Aug. 16 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, arduous hike, Caribou Mountain (2,828 ft.), Evans Notch, Maine. Meet at Denmark Congregational Church, 8 a.m. FMI 756-2247.

LOVELL Thurs., Aug. 8 — Lovell’s Tallest Claim to Fame: The American Chestnut Tree, with District Forester Shane Duigan, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. View the chestnut tree

Book Shed opening soon

The Friends of the Bridgton Public Library are pleased to announce the opening of their Book Shed later this month.

The Book Shed is located at the back of the library parking area. If you missed the big sale in July, or if you want to have a second look and see all the new donations BPL has received, now’s your chance. Join us on one of several dates between 10 a.m. and noon. Come and find fiction and nonfiction books for all ages; DVDs; music CDs; audio books; and puzzles.

All proceeds from these sales will go to support the Bridgton Library, which offers a large array of services to the community. Your purchase helps fund all kinds of workshops and programs for children, youth, and adults, plus discounted museum passes. You can find out more at bridgtonlibrary.org Mark your calendars and plan to visit on any of these Saturdays: Aug. 17 and 31; Sept. 14 and 28; and Oct. 12.

Rain dates to be determined, but hopefully we won’t need those! then hike to visit other big trees in GLLT Heald and Bradley Ponds Reserve.

Meet at Fairburn Parking lot beyond boat launch on Slab City Road to carpool.

Fri., Aug. 9 — GLLT docent Bonny Boatman presentation on the Northern Goshawk, 1 p.m., Charlotte Hobbs Library. Free and open to public. FMI 925-3177 or 925-1056.

Fri., Aug. 9 — Open House and ‘Lost Tribes of Western Maine’ program, 7 p.m., Lovell Lions Club (former Grange Hall next to library), 2079 Main St., North Lovell. Free and open to public.

Sat., Aug. 10 — GLLT Annual Meeting. 8:30 a.m., VFW Hall, Smarts Hill Road.

Meet new director Erika Rowland and celebrate GLLT accomplishments.

Sat., Aug. 10 — Summer reading celebration, 11 a.m.

– 1 p.m., Charlotte Hobbs library. Rwandan dancing, drumming, and ice cream.

FMI 925-3177.

Sat., Aug. 10 — Mountain Top Music for kids with Sharon Novak, 11 a.m. – noon, Brick Church for the Performing Arts, 502 Christian Hill Rd. Singing, dancing, hand-held rhythm instruments. $5 registration fee. FMI 925-1500 or lovellbrickchurch.org Wed., Aug. 14 — Birds of Namibia presentation by Bonny Boatman, 7 – 9 p.m., Charlotte Hobbs Library.

Learn about the 644 species of birds that live in Namibia.

Sponsored by GLLT. Free and open to the public. FMI 925-3177.

Thurs., Aug. 15 — GLLT guided walk, Wild about Wildflowers, 9:30 a.m. – noon. An easy stroll to enjoy colorful summer wildflowers. Check www. gllt.org for location from which to carpool. FMI 9251056.

Thurs., Aug. 15 — The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating, 7 p.m., Charlotte Hobbs Library. Author Elizabeth Tova Bailey discusses her book via Skype.

Co-sponsored by the library and GLLT. FMI 925-3177.

Fri., Aug. 16 — Birds of Namibia presentation by Bonny Boatman, 7 – 9 p.m., Charlotte Hobbs Library.

Learn about the 644 species of birds that live in Namibia.

Sponsored by GLLT. Free and open to the public. FMI 925-3177.

Tues., Aug. 20 — Haiku workshop with Kristen Lindquist, 2:30 p.m., Hewnoaks Artists Retreat.

Collaboration between GLLT, Charlotte Hobbs Library, and Hewnoaks. FMI 925-3177 or 925-1056.

Tues., Aug. 20 — Visiting author Paul Doiron, 7 p.m., Charlotte Hobbs Library. Paul will discuss his bestselling mystery series and his most recent book, Almost Midnight. Books will be available for purchase and signing. FMI 925-3177.

Wed., Aug. 21 — Batty about Bats, with naturalist Sarah Blodgett, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Watch a nursery colony of mother bats emerge to

feed at twilight. Bring bug repellent, flashlights or headlamps with red filter, binoculars. Meet behind Charlotte Hobbs Library to carpool. FMI 925-1056 or www.gllt.org SEBAGO Sat., Aug. 10 — Sebago Historical Society open house, 2 – 4 p.m., 347 Convene Rd. Come explore the diverse collection of artifacts, ask questions, and learn a little local history.

Sat., Aug. 10 — Chewonki Natural History program on owls, including three live ones, 7 p.m., Spaulding Memorial Library, 282 Sebago Rd. (Rte. 114).

Free and open to public; great program for kid and adults.

FMI 787-2321.

Sat., Aug. 21 — Sebago Historical Society open house, 2 – 4 p.m., 347 Convene Rd. Come explore the diverse collection of artifacts, ask questions, and learn a little local history.

AREA EVENTS Sat., Aug. 10 — Texas Hold’em, Jackson-Silver Post 68, 595 Gore Rd., Locke Mills. Doors open 11 a.m., games begin 1 p.m. $50 buy-in, high hand option, 50/50, pull tabs, meals and beverages available. BYOB. Air conditioned. FMI 8903737.

Sun., Aug. 11 — McAlister/McAllister family

Suppers & breakfasts (Continued from Page 1B) Wilkins House basement from 8 – 11 a.m. during the breakfasts.

Thursday, August 15 Community lunch, Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main St. in Harrison. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., lunch is served at noon. Menu features a full hot meal including a main course, soup or salad, beverages, and dessert. The meal is followed by games and bingo with prizes as well as occasional entertainment. There is no set charge but donations are gratefully accepted. FMI 850-501-2709.

Saturday, August 17 Public baked bean supper, 4:30 – 6 p.m., East Baldwin Church Parish Hall, 26 School St., East Baldwin.

Traditional community supper featuring homemade baked beans. All are welcome. $8 adults, $3.50 children.

Baked bean supper, 5 – 6:30 p.m., old town hall, Route 107 in Sebago. Hosted by the Sebago Volunteer Association. On the menu: two kinds of baked beans, hotdogs, coleslaw, American chop suey, rolls, beverages, and desserts. $9 adults, $5 children ages six to 12, kids five and under eat for free. All are welcome to attend!

Sunday, August 18 Church supper and music, 5 p.m., South Bridgton Congregational Church, 16 Fosterville Rd. (off Route 107).

Enjoy a delicious homemade supper followed by an evening of music with the gospel quartet Ministers of Hope.

Tickets are $10 per person at the door. Call Karen at 6932652 to reserve a place.

August 8, 2019, The Bridgton News, Page 3B reunion, 1 – 4 p.m., First Baptist Church on Paris Hill.

Bring a lunch, beverages and dessert provided. Bring memorabilia to share. All allied families welcome.

Wed., Aug. 14 — Weekly Kayaking Wellness on Norway Lake, 4 – 6 p.m., Norway. Bring life jacket and kayak, paddleboard, or canoe. Meet at fishing spot on Crockett Ridge Road. Sponsored by Cancer Resource Center of Western

Maine. FMI 890-0329.

Wed., Aug. 14 — Jazz History series with Mike Sakash, “Sketches of Spain” (1959-1960) by Miles Davis and Gil Evans, 5:15 – 6:30 p.m., Journey Church, near corner of Rtes. 302/Eastman Rd. and 113.

Wed., Aug. 21 — Weekly Kayaking Wellness on Norway Lake, 4 – 6 p.m., Norway. Bring life jacket and kayak, paddleboard, CALENDAR, Page 4B

Entertainment & Theatre

(Continued from Page 2B) Open mic night, 7 p.m., Hiram Community Center, 14 Historical Ridge, Hiram. BYOB, snacks and soft drinks available.

Donations welcome. FMI 6254549.

Tomas Kubinek — Miracle Man, comic brilliance, virtuosic vaudeville, and irresistible charm (for adult audiences), 7:30 p.m., Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Rd., South Paris. FMI and tickets www.CelebrationBarn.com or 743-8452.

Tuesday, August 13 Summer Salad presented by Art Moves Dance Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Art Moves Dance Studio, 13 Cottage St. in Norway. A mix of dance styles and influences ranging from comedic ballet to contemporary West African performed by Cosmic Creations, Art Moves Dance Ensemble, Young Movers as well as guest artists. $10 tickets may be purchased at The Raven Collection on Main Street in Norway. FMI and reservations debi@artmovesdance.com or 743-5569.

Friday, August 16 Maine Outdoor Film Festival, 8 – 10 p.m., Hacker’s Hill in Casco. Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic for a great evening of outdoor recreation and conservation inspired films, shown outdoors. Sponsored by Lake Region Paddle/ SkiHot and Baxter Brewing Company. A $10 suggested donation benefits Loon Echo Land Trust.

Saturday, August 17 Sunset dance cruise aboard the Songo River Queen II, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., Songo River Queen dock, Naples Causeway. Dance to the hits of the 80s while enjoying the sunset over beautiful Long Lake. $25 each in advance, $30 on the day of the cruise. Tickets available at www.songoriverqueen.net or at The Causeway Dairy Bar in Naples.

Sponsored by Naples Lions Club. Proceeds benefit local charities.

Sunday, August 18 Hot August Night on the Songo River Queen II, 6 – 8 p.m., Naples Causeway. Dance and sing along to favorite tunes by Neil Diamond performed by Steve Kelly and the Cherry Cherry Band while cruising on Long Lake. Suitable for all ages. Tickets are $25 each at www.songoriverqueen. net under Special Theme Cruises. Also available at the boat on the day (cash or check only on the cruise day). Space is limited.

PERFORMANCES THIS WEEK “Maine’s Most Enchanting Playhouse” “The Most Acoustically Perfect Theatre in New England”

Sat., Aug. 10 – 7:30 p.m.

Concert: JIGJAM All the way from Ireland.

Blending the best of Traditional Irish music with Bluegrass and Americana like you have never heard it before!

Upcoming shows at Deertrees in Harrison: Thurs., Aug. 15 – 7:30 p.m.

Concert: DIVAS LIVE! Tribute to Female Music Legends with Susie Pepper and Mixology will rock the house!

Fri., Aug. 16 – 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Fri., Aug. 23 – 7:30 p.m.

Theatre: FORTUNE by Deborah Zoe Laufer – a new comedy about the search for love and happiness. Is romance in the cards?

Sat., Aug. 17 – 7:30 p.m.

Concert: CHERYL WHEELER & KENNY WHITE – Extraordinaire Storytellers and Singer/Songwriters Sat., Aug. 24 – 7:30 p.m.

Concert: IMAGINE – The Beatles Solo Years performed with a 9piece rock orchestra with four vocalists. SEASON FINALE you don’t want to miss!!!

“The Gem on the Hill above Harrison” Tickets online: www.brownpapertickets.com www.deertrees-theatre.org tel: 207.583.6747 156 Deertrees Rd., Harrison, Maine

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(Continued from Page 2B) 7:30 p.m., Deertrees Theatre, 156 Deertrees Rd., Harrison. Charles Auguste de Beriot, Duo Concertante in G minor; Dvořák, “Dumky” Piano Trio in E minor; and Edward Elgar, Piano Quintet in A major, which ranges in mood from eerily dramatic to exquisitely lyrical to splendidly vigorous. Purchase tickets at http://sllmf.org/tickets/ or via check mailed to P.O. Box 544, Harrison, ME 04040.

FMI www.sebagomusicfestival.org Wednesday, August 14 Bridgton Community Band concert, 7 p.m., on the bandstand near Stevens Brook Elementary School, Bridgton. Bring lawn chairs, a picnic, and some friends to enjoy the final concert of the band’s 81st season. The concert is free and open to the public — all are welcome.

Bruce Marshall concert, 6 – 8:30 p.m., Narramissic Farm, off Ingalls Road, which is off Route 107 in South Bridgton. Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic for a fun evening outdoors enjoying the music of this nationally known guitarist as part of the Loon Echo Land Trust Sunset Concert Series. This concert is celebrating the conservation of the Peabody-Fitch Woods on the Narramissic property owned by the Bridgton Historical Society. Suggested donation of $10 per person; proceeds benefit PeabodyFitch Woods and the Bridgton Historical Society.

Thursday, August 15 Divas Live!, Tribute to Female Music Legends, 7:30 p.m., Deertrees Theatre, 156 Deertrees Rd., Harrison. Susie Pepper and Mixology rock the house with songs from your favorite divas — Adele, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Cher, Dolly Parton, Tina Turner, Mariah Carey and more! Tickets $24 adults, $14 children, www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3879415 or call the box office at 583-6747.

Saturday, August 17 Cheryl Wheeler & Kenny White, 7:30 p.m., Deertrees Theatre, 156 Deertrees Rd., Harrison. Masterful singer/ songwriters and performers Cheryl and Kenny take the stage to regale the audience with an entertaining evening of their original songs which have been recorded by the likes of Garth Brooks, Peter, Paul and Mary, Kenny Loggins, and Bette Midler, and also been used for numerous television commercials and film soundtracks. Tickets $30 adults, $16 children, www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/3820477 or call the box office at 583-6747.

An Evening with Carol Noonan, critically acclaimed singer-songwriter with transcendent voice, 7:30 p.m., Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Rd., South Paris. FMI and tickets www.CelebrationBarn.com or 743-8452.

Sunday, August 18 Mike Preston and Kim Curry, country music concert, 2 – 4 p.m., Arts Center at 8 Hancock Ave., Hiram.

Suggested donation: $10 adults, $5 children.

Music on the Green, featuring a German band, 6 – 7 p.m., Naples Village Green. Bring lawn chairs, a picnic, and friends. In case of rain, concert will move inside the Naples Methodist Church.

(Continued from Page 3B) or canoe. Meet at fishing spot on Crockett Ridge Road. Sponsored by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. FMI 890-0329.

ONGOING WEEKLY DAILY Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trail, Raymond.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon – 1 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton. O/D MONDAYS Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 – 10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street. FMI 647-2402.

Taoist Tai Chi beginner class, 9 – 10:30 a.m., 41 Depot St., Bridgton Sebago Food Pantry, 9:30 – 11 a.m. (also 4 – 6 p.m. on 4th Mon.) Nazarene Church, Rte. 114. FMI 7875105.

Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. – noon, Lovell United Church of Christ.

Chair yoga, 10 – 11 a.m., Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main St., Harrison. Sponsored by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine.

Yarn Activity Groups, 1 – 3 p.m. Caswell Conservancy Center, Main Street, Harrison.

Bridge, 1 p.m., Bradley St., Fryeburg. Runs yearround.

Cribbage, 2 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Kids After School Book Club, 3:30 p.m., Harrison Village Library, 4 Front St. FMI 583-2970.

Celebrate Recovery, Christ-based 12-step recovery program, 6 – 8 p.m., Lake Region Vineyard

Church, 402 Main St., Bridgton. FMI 647-5439.

Bible Study, 6:30 p.m., Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m.. Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. ODLH Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

Community Center.

Tai Chi Maine, 10 a.m., set practice, Town Hall, Bridgton.

Chickadee Quilters, 10 a.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Tunes for Tots, 10 – 11 a.m., Bridgton Public Library.

Naples Food Pantry, 10 – 11:30 a.m., United

Author Gerry Boyle coming to Harrison HARRISON — Maine writer Gerry Boyle will discuss his latest Jack McMorrow novel, Random Act, on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 6:30 p.m., at the Harrison Village Library.

Boyle is the author of 15 mystery novels, including the dozen installments in the Jack McMorrow series. A former newspaper reporter and columnist, Boyle draws on his journalist experience as McMorrow Author Gerry Boyle leads him sleuthing down (Kevin Bennet photo) the backroads of Maine.

The McMorrow novels have garnered critical acclaim and have been translated into a half-dozen languages.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the library at 583-2970.

Ping Pong, 7 – 10 p.m., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, seven tables, equipment provided free.

Bring sneakers.

TUESDAYS Taoist Tai Chi continuing class, 9 – 11 a.m., Harrison Congregational Church.

Jeanette’s Free Clothing Closet, 9 – 11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, Bridgton.

Veteran Service Officer Kelly Ela office hours, 9 a.m. – noon, Bridgton

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Technology Help, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Bridgton Public Library Storytimes, 10:30 a.m., Casco Public Library, 5 Leach Hill Rd, Casco.

All Recovery, 11 a.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Methodist Church, 98 Main St., FMI 647-4476.

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Bridge, 12:15 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Cards/Board games, noon – 2:30 p.m., Harrison Fire Station Community Room.

Adult Knitting, 1 – 3 p.m., Bridgton Public Library.

Scrabble Club, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Soldiers Memorial Library, Hiram. FMI 6254650.

Harrison Food Bank, 1:30 – 6:30 p.m., VFW Post, 176 Waterford Rd. LEGO Club, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library.

Storybook Club, 4 – 5:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library.

Yarn Junkies, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Casco Public Library.

Harrison Food Bank, 3 – 6:30 p.m., VFW Hall, 176 Waterford Rd. FMI Sandy Swett 647-3384.

Al-Anon Bridgton, 7 p.m. Newcomers Meeting, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Open Meeting, St. Joseph Catholic Church.

AA Step Mtgs., 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

WEDNESDAYS Free Breakfast and Fellowship, 7:30 – 9 a.m., Naples United Methodist Church, Village Green, (snow date Friday, same time). FMI 693-6594.

Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 – 10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street. FMI 647-2402.

Taoist Tai Chi beginner class, 9 – 10:30 a.m., 41 Depot St., Bridgton Story Time, 9:30 a.m., Denmark Public Library, Rte. 117.

Strength in Serenity, 10 a.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org CALENDAR, Page 5B

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(Continued from Page 4B) Chair yoga, 10 – 11 a.m., Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main St., Harrison. Sponsored by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine.

Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. – noon, Lovell United Church of Christ.

Kids’ Knitting, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Bridgton Public Library Sweden Food Pantry, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sweden Community Church. Rte. 93.

First and third Wednesday of the month only.

Senior Lunch, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Art Wednesdays, 1 – 7 p.m., Harrison Village Library, 4 Front St. Otisfield Sewing & Craft Group, 1 – 3:30 p.m. (every Wed, except 3rd Wed. of mo.), Community Hall.

Ping Pong, 1 – 3 p.m., Harrison Fire Station Community Room.

Mah Jongg, 1 – 4 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Harrison Historical Society Museum, 1 – 4 p.m., Haskell Hill Road, Harrison.

FMI 583-2213.

Conversational Spanish, 4 – 4:45 p.m., Bridgton Public Library.

Grief, Loss, and Transition support group, 4:14 – 5:15 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr. FMI 803-8707.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 5:30 p.m., BHPG conference room, old Bridgton Hospital, 25 Hospital Dr. FMI 615-7680.

Over 40 Pickleball, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Harrison Elementary School. FMI 583-2241.

Bible Study, 6 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7

SEBAGO — The Lake Region Aquarium Society will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 1 p.m., in the Spaulding Memorial Library, 282 Sebago Rd. (Route 114), Sebago. This month’s meeting will feature a presentation on breeding guppies. There will also be a raffle for a breeding pair of “Big Ear” Guppies, like Dumbo Ears pictured above, as well as a pizza party.

For more information call the library at 787-2321 or go to LakeRegionAquarium.org p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 – 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

THURSDAYS Rotary Club Meeting, 7:15 a.m.

Bridgton Community Center.

AA Step-Meeting, 9 a.m., Step Sisters 6 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

Veteran Service Officer Kelly Ela office hours, 9 a.m. – noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Taoist Tai Chi beginner class, 9 – 10:30 a.m., 41 Depot St., Bridgton Tai Chi Maine, 10 a.m., new beginner class, Town

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Gathering Place for Seniors, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Lovell United Church of Christ, Rte. 5. FMI 9251321.

The Academy Collects, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Pace Galleries of Art, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

Read to Teddy the certified therapy dog, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Casco Public Library, 627-4541.

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Saturday, August 10 Dog Days of Bridgton, 10 – 4 p.m., Bridgton Community Center, Depot Street (behind Renys). Celebrating our fourlegged friends with games, pet health talks, raffles, demonstrations, vendors, and more. Bring your pups and have a ball! Please, no aggressive dogs and please clean up after your pet (waste bags will be provided).

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Michael Trautman is recognized as one of the leading variety artists in the world. Since 1977 he has been touring and performing across the country and around the world.

Tickets to the show are $15 adults, $12 seniors (65+), $8 under age 18, and $35 family (two adults plus children). Lobby and concessions open at 6:30 p.m., the performance starts at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, Aug. 17, at 7 p.m., Mark Mandeville and Rainne Richards take the stage with their distinctive voices and a wide range of accompaniment creating music that is both original and evocative of a rich tradition. Their beautiful harmonies and lyrical intensity, enhanced by guitar, harmonica, ukulele, clarinet, penny whistle, and electric bass, establish a unique sound all their own featuring covers and original songs.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (65+), and $8 for under age 18. Lobby and concessions open at 6:30 p.m. and the performance starts at 7 p.m.

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Summer scene Nature drawing workshop for kids at Folk Art Studio

Familyfriendly event at Bell Hill OTISFIELD — The Bell Hill Meetinghouse, 191 Bell Hill Road in Otisfield, will host a family-friendly, funpacked evening on Sunday, Aug. 11, starting at 5 p.m., with a picnic outside on the common at the top of the hill (weather permitting). Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy light supper refreshments. A pre-show starts at 5:30 p.m. and at 6 p.m. vaudevillian Michael Menes will perform his act featuring juggling, illusions, and comedy with audience participation. There will be a small charge for food, but the comedy show is free — all are welcome!

Whoooo’s at the Spaulding Library on August 10?

SEBAGO — Have you ever wanted to see an owl up close? Well, now here’s your chance!

Come to the Chewonki Traveling Natural History Program on Owls in Maine at Spaulding Memorial Library in Sebago this Saturday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m.

This is a great program for children and adults of all ages.

Three live owls will be a part of this program that will delve into owl habits and adaptations. Learn the

Otis the Eastern screech owl

identifying characteristics and calls of each type of owl native to Maine and New England. Then, discover how these noctur-

Arts & Crafts (Continued from Page 6B) Saturday, August 10 Oil Painting & the Masters class with Jon Allan Marshall, 9 a.m. – noon, Denmark Arts Center, 50 Main St., Denmark. Learn step-by-step how to paint in the style of the Old Masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Ruidael. This is the first of a two-part class. Participants will leave with their own completed panting and an understanding of how to use these techniques for their own personal expression. Cost: $225 per person. FMI www.denmarkarts.org or 452-2412.

Plein Air “Paint Out” featuring Diane Scott, 10 a.m., Harvest Gold Gallery, 1082 Main St., Lovell. Free and open to the public. FMI www.harvestgoldgallery. com or call 925-6502.

Wild Light Exhibition, 3 – 7 p.m., Hewnoaks artist colony, Route 5, in Lovell. Join Greater Lovell Land Trust and Hewnoaks for this exhibition of new and original artwork and wander around the historic Hewnoaks property while enjoying refreshments.

Saturday, August 17 Oil Painting & the Masters class with Jon Allan Marshall, 9 a.m. – noon, Denmark Arts Center, 50 Main St., Denmark. Learn step-by-step how to paint in the style of the Old Masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Ruidael. This is the second of a two-part class. Participants will leave with their own completed panting and an understanding of how to use these techniques for their own personal expression Cost: $225 per person. FMI www.denmarkarts.org or 452-2412.

nal hunters have adapted by examining their talons, wings, and skulls.

The library is located at 282 Sebago Rd. (Rt. 114), in Sebago. This presentation is part of the library’s Push Back the Stacks program that sponsors free events for families.

For more information call 787-2321.

Calendar (Continued from Page 5B) All Recovery, 11 a.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Knotty Knitters, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Soldiers Memorial Library, Hiram. FMI 6254650.

Free Community Kettle Supper, 5 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

PTSD group, 5:30 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org Bingo, doors open 5:30 p.m., St. Joseph Church Hall, 225 South High St., Bridgton Chickadee Quilters, 6:30 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Pickleball, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Gym. FMI 627-4187.

FRIDAYS Coffee Call, 8 – 11 a.m., Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main St.,

NORWAY — The final workshop in the Careers in Art Series for Kids, Science, Nature & Drawing will be led

by Paula Curtis-Everett at The Folk Art Studio at Fiber and Vine, 402 Main St. in Norway, on Wednesday, Aug. 14. This workshop series aims to open pathways for kids to consider visual arts and making it a worthwhile activity and maybe a career one day.

Exploring nature with pencil and paper is fun. Imagine finding an apple with a hole in it: Who lives in there and why? How did they get there?

Or imagine finding tracks in the snow. Who made the tracks and where were they going? Draw a picture of what you have seen, then try to figure out the story. In Nature drawing by Paula Curtis-Everett this workshop participants will look at nature’s story, draw a sketch of what to bring this workshop series to the Oxford they see, and figure out what is happening. Hills. Through a generous grant from The Bring curiosity, imagination, and wonder. All Norway Savings Bank, Oxford Credit Union, the Rotary Club, and an anonymous donor, other supplies will be provided.

Paula Curtis-Everett, Maine Master this final workshop will be offered at a reduced Naturalist, has always had a love for drawing rate of $15. Workshops are currently presented and a curiosity for what she sees. She loves for two age groups: from 10 a.m. to noon for researching the “why” and “what” of what children ages six to eight, and 1 to 3 p.m. for she finds in nature. Paula is a retired registered children ages nine and up. Space is limited so nurse who worked as a school nurse as well as please register for this workshop by Thursday, Aug. 7. Materials and snacks are included. a geriatric nurse.

The Western Maine Art Group, The Folk For more information and to register contact Art Studio, and Fiber & Vine have partnered fiberandvine.com Harrison.

Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 – 10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street.

FMI 647-2402.

Tai Chi Maine, 10 a.m., beginner practice, Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, Bridgton.

Preschool Storytime, 10 – 11 a.m., Bridgton Public Library.

Storytime program, for ages 2 – 6, 10 – 11 a.m., Charlotte Hobbs Library, Lovell. FMI 925-3177.

Harrison Farmers Market, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., located at the turnout on Rte. 117, just before the bridge.

Over 40 Men’s Basketball, 4 p.m., Brownfield/Denmark School.

Pickup Volleyball, 6:30 – 9 p.m., Casco Community Center gym, 940 Meadow Rd., Free, all levels welcome. Bring sneakers, water, knee pads. Call 6274187 FMI and to reserve a spot.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Lakes Region

Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org SATURDAYS Qigong, 8 a.m., Raymond Village Church, 27 Main St., Raymond. All levels welcome.

Bridgton Farmers Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., on the green in front of the Community Center on Depot Street, behind Renys.

Sebago Clothes Closet, 9 a.m. – noon. Free clothing, footwear, and bedding for Maine citizens. Warming hut next to Church of Nazarene, Rte. 114, Sebago.

FMI 787-2177.

Taoist Tai Chi continuing class, 9 – 11 a.m., 41 Depot St., Bridgton Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. – noon, Lovell United Church of Christ.

Storybook Club, 10 – 11 a.m., Bridgton Public Library.

Pickleball, 9 – 11 a.m., Harrison Elementary School, Naples Road.

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Bible Study, 11 a.m. – noon, Caswell Conservancy Center, Main Street, Harrison.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org AA Meeting, O/BB/D/ A/L, 7 – 8 p.m., Lovell Church of Christ, 1174 Main St. AA Beginners & Group Mtgs., 7 – 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

SUNDAYS Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org Read to Teddy the certified therapy dog, 4 – 5 p.m., Casco Public Library, 627-4541.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., Harrison Congregational Church

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Reunion time at Academy August 16-18

FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Academy welcomes alumni and guests to campus for a busy, event-filled weekend Friday through Sunday, Aug. 16–18 with a special emphasis on reunion classes ending in “4” and “9.”

On Friday, Aug. 16, at 5 p.m., the Fryeburg Academy Alumni Association will hold its annual meeting in the Bion R. Cram Library.

All FA alums are welcome to attend.

Starting at 6 p.m., all are invited to the opening reception in the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be served from 6 to 8 p.m. while guests enjoy the “Stephen Pace Collection” art exhibit as they catch up with friends, classmates, faculty, and staff. This event is free of charge and open to all alumni and friends of Fryeburg Academy.

On Saturday, Aug. 17, reunion events begin early with a home-cooked breakfast in the school’s dining hall from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Field hockey and soccer enthusiasts are invited to meet at the fields at 9:45 a.m. for a fun pickup game between alumni, students and faculty/staff — all ages welcome!

Campus tours will leave from the Performing Arts Center at 1 and 2 p.m., and visitors are encouraged to stop by the school store for FA memorabilia from 1 to 4:30 p.m., in the main building.

At 4 p.m., senior alumni (alumni up through the 50th Class of 1969) will gather at the Bion R. Cram Library for a cocktail reception and class photos. The all-year reception and all other class photos will take place at the Harvey Dow Gibson Athletic Center in the Wadsworth Arena from 4:30 to 6 p.m., with the always-delicious reunion banquet beginning at 6 p.m., catered by Fryeburg’s favorite chef, Alan Whitaker ’77.

Individual class gatherings are happening throughout the day on Saturday, as well.

Please visit FA’s website at www.fryeburgacademy.org/reunion for more information on these events, class photo schedules, and reunion banquet ticket information.

Golf lovers, pick up your discount coupons for a Sunday tee time at the Kezar Lake Country Club in Lovell.

Please call the FA Alumni Office for more information or to purchase banquet tickets at 207-935-2001 ext.

3147, or e-mail alumni@ fryeburgacademy.org — Submitted by Dawn Gale, Director, Academy Fund and Alumni Relations, Fryeburg Academy.

GREAT OPENING WEEKEND for the cast and crew of Lake Region Community Theatre as they presented “James and the Giant Peach” at Lake Region High School in Naples. If you missed out, no problem. The production returns this weekend with shows on: Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9–10 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 11, at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale in Casco at Watkins Flowers and the Casco Public Library; Raymond at Krainin Real Estate; Naples at Aubuchon Hardware and the Naples Public Library; Bridgton at Hayes True Value and at Bridgton Books; and in Fryeburg at Lemon and Tulips. Tickets are $12 for students/seniors and $16 for adults. Tickets will always be available at the door where you also may use a credit card. Pictured are: (top photo) front row, left to right, Jessica Frum, Kevin Jackson, Corinne Ulmer, back row Jasmine Jackson, Sydney Mushrow, Payson Avery, Tyler Stuart, Luke Staires, Lila Damon, Annie O’Connor and Eden Johnson; (photo at left) Sean Buchanan, Kaytrien Hall, Derrek Schrader, Isabella Wears, Kevin Jackson and Matthew Mayo; (photo at right) Annie O’Connor and Thomas Kolofsky.

(Photos by Shannon Avery)

Director wants to see scores progress

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer For the past six years, School Board member Stan Buchanan of Casco has seen SAD 61 test scores lag.

“I am disgusted with our lack of progress in student achievement,” he said during Monday’s board meeting held at Lake Region Middle School. “We’re not doing a good job…It’s time we send a message and do something about these scores.”

Buchanan recommended that the board table action on approving stipends for content area leaders at the high school level until the Personnel Committee reviews job descriptions and evaluates current content leaders.

There are eight “leaders” representing Math, English, Science, Social Studies, Visual/Performing Arts, Special Education, World Language/PE/Health (two individuals split the job).

Total stipend costs: $30,487.

Directors unanimously supported Buchanan’s recommendation.

Approvals were given for stipends to Student Council and class advisors, totaling $13,182.

In other school news: Gifted & Talented still

On the Dean’s List

Samara Morris of Bridgton has been named to the Lawrence University (Appleton, Wisc.) Dean’s List for the 2018–19 academic year. The Dean’s List is compiled at the end of the academic year once all grades have been recorded. To make the Dean’s List, a student must have earned at least 36 units in Lawrence courses during the year and have earned a grade point average of at least 3.5.

in. Citizen Grant Plummer heard rumors that a Gifted & Talented teacher position at Lake Region Middle School had been eliminated.

The rumor was inaccurate.

“The position is alive and well,” Superintendent Al Smith responded. He explained that GT services were still being provided with two teachers handling math duties for Grades 7 and 8, and two handling Language Arts in those grades, with a third LA teacher responsible for regular education.

Smith admitted that some GT service is offered at the Grade 6 level, but “not as often.”

“It’s more like elementary school where students are pulled out of class for enrichment programming,” Smith said.

Plummer suggested the district should view GT eligible students much like special needs children — they both require services to reach their academic potential.

Project updates.

Superintendent Smith gave a brief report on two building projects — renovation of the White House at LRHS, which will house the Special Services office and clinical spaces, along with four adult education classrooms, and the Crooked River School expansion/renovation.

Smith praised the efforts of Andy Madura’s maintenance staff, who had to move heavy items including 1,000-pound fireproof safes.

As for CRES, the architect/engineer has spent time

with staff and evaluating plans. Smith added that there are still some permits that need to be secured, including a variance from the Town of Casco in regards to a 25-foot setback requirement in connection to the proposed bus/public parking loop (much like the one at LRMS) and the roadway.

The CRES project will likely go out to bid in January with the project completed in 2022. Casco Director Phil Shane admits he remains a “little nervous” regarding bids, especially not knowing how recent tariffs on goods will affect prices.

Vaping and e-cigarettes.

Parents and general public can learn more about vaping and e-cigarettes when the Lake Region Substance Awareness Coalition holds a presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Lake Region H.S. auditorium.

The event is in collaboration with SAD 61, The Opportunity Alliance and Portland Public Health.

Personnel. Directors approved the nominations of: Kristina Cordts as Lake Region Middle School school nurse, replacing Gail White, who resigned (8 applicants, 4 interviewed; previously Wound Nurse at Mercy Wound Clinic in Portland); Renee Martin as a sixth grade math teacher at LRMS, replacing Jeannine Roy, who retired (17 applicants, 2 interviewed; previously at Grade 6-7 looping mathematics teacher at Portland Public Schools).

Resignations. Kristina

Crowley and Tracie Peterson as special education teachers at Stevens Brook Elementary; Jaimee Smith as a Songo Locks Elementary teacher; Ryan Williams as a LRHS teacher; Dayna Lambert as a Grade 4 teacher at Stevens Brook.

Donations. Directors accepted the donation of

$1,500 from Howell Labs and $500 from Sabre Yachts to the Wind Storm Challenge Club.

Additional Duty Stipends.

Directors approved Rachel Hubka as eighth grade field hockey coach; Rachel Bell as seventh grade field hockey SAD 61, Page 2C

ACCEPTS SCHOOL POSITION — Heidi Harmon Paris, formerly of Bridgton, has accepted a position with Nashua North High School in Nashua, N.H., as their new assistant principal. Heidi is a 2001 graduate of Lake Region High School, a 2005 graduate of St. Joseph’s College of Maine, and a 2012 graduate of St. Joseph’s master’s program, in which she received her master’s degree in Education and Administration. Heidi and her husband, Christopher, reside in Manchester, N.H., with their children Ella and Jacob. She is the daughter of Mark and Julie Harmon of Bridgton.

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Police news

Man dies in Raymond crash

RAYMOND — A 50-year-old Gray man died Monday evening as the result of injuries suffered in a single-vehicle crash on North Raymond Road in Raymond.

At 7:39 p.m., the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, along with Gray Fire/Rescue and Raymond Fire responded to a motor vehicle crash on North Raymond Road in the area of Notch Pond Road.

Upon arrival, a tan, 2003 GMC 1500 pickup was found to have collided with a tree. A 50-year-old male, identified as Anthony Finocchietti, was found in the driver’s seat and unresponsive. He had to be extricated from the vehicle and life-saving measures were utilized. However, Finocchietti died at the scene.

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Reconstructing Team is investigating the cause of the crash.

CRASH SCENE on North Raymond Road on Monday night, which resulted in the death of a Gray resident.

Bridgton Police Department Tuesday, July 30 11:23 a.m. Caller requested to speak with an officer after several people told him that they saw a Facebook post claiming BPD was looking for him.

2:03 p.m. Officer Muise assisted a county deputy with a report of individuals from the Lewiston/Auburn area drinking alcohol at Crystal Lake Park in Harrison. They were warned for drinking in public, and they left on their own.

4:11 p.m. Speeding complaint on Sweden Road.

5:12 and 5:36 p.m. Court subpoenas served to subjects on Wildhaven Road and Willis Park Road.

7:24 p.m. Wellbeing check on Webbro Road.

8:35 p.m. Criminal trespass on Del Chadbourne Road.

9:20 p.m. Suspicious person complaint on Fern Street.

Wednesday, July 31 8:49 a.m. Motor vehicle crash on Hio Ridge Road.

9:35 a.m. Mental health crisis on North High Street; Sgt. Reese and Officer Muise responded.

3:56 p.m. Complaint regarding vehicles blocking right-of-way on Sagewood Way and unauthorized

ATVs on the property; Sgt. Jones and Officer Hammond responded.

5:40 p.m. Vehicle struck in the Hannaford parking lot.

8:11 p.m. Report of a female “flipping out” and looking to jump out of a South High Street apartment window; Sgt. Jones and Officer Hammond responded.

9:35 p.m. Car/deer collision on Portland Road.

11:08 p.m. Possible child assault case; Officer Smolinsky and Sgt. Jones responded.

Thursday, August 1 12:26 p.m. Suspicious person at Moose Cove Lodge in Sebago; Sgt. Jones handled.

2:20 p.m. Caller reported possible theft of license plates at North High Street apartment.

2:37 p.m. Possible sexual assault; Sgt. Jones handled complaint.

3:09 p.m. A report of missing jewelry at a Thompson Road rental property.

5:46 p.m. Tenant/landlord dispute on Del Chadbourne Road.

11:58 p.m. Suspicious person at Portland Road business.

Friday, August 2 7:38 a.m. Assist Bridgton Fire BRIDGTON BLOTTER, Page 3C

NAPLES — A Loudon, N.H., man died last Thursday evening as the result of an ATV crash on Pitt Road in Naples.

Naples Fire/Rescue and Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, at 7:59 p.m., responded to the Pitt Road for a reported ATV crash. Naples Rescue was the first to arrive and found the operator, Wayne Jackson, 59, was deceased from head injuries.

Jackson owned a camp on the Pitt Road.

Jackson was operating his Honda Foreman ATV down Pitt Road when it rolled over, landing on top of him. He was not wearing a helmet. Friends immediately removed the ATV off from Jackson as he was pinned underneath it.

This incident remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office. Speed and alcohol were not considered factors, at this time.

According to a Facebook post, Jackson’s family plans to hold a celebration of life in Loudon on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m.

Red Cross, BFD partner in giveaway

BROWNFIELD — The Red Cross and the Brownfield Fire Department are teaming up to make homes safer with free smoke alarms and home fire safety education. ​Brownfield residents can request appointments for free smoke alarm installation by calling 935-2885 or e-mailing brownfieldfire@fairpoint.net. The Red Cross and Fire Department will follow up.​ “We urge you to take advantage of this free service.

Home fires are a real threat to our communities,” said Brownfield Fire Chief Richard Perreault. “When a home fire strikes, you may have as little as two minutes to FIRE ALARM, Page 3C

UMaine offers free college courses to H.S. students

ORONO — The University of Maine, the state’s flagship campus, is offering a broad portfolio of over 80 on-campus courses and over 35 online courses to high school students.

Classes are taught by world-class UMaine faculty and meet general education requirements of

the University of Maine System, as well as the majority of colleges nationwide.

Through a partnership between the Maine Department of Education and the University of Maine, tuition is waived for students of Maine public and home schools for up to

12 college credits per year.

Fall classes start Sept.

3. Registration is open at umaine.edu/earlycollege.

Interested students and parents are encouraged to contact Allison Small, early college programs coordinator, at 581-8004 or um.earlycollege@maine. edu

(Continued from Page 1C) coach; Jacqueline Harlow as eighth grade girls’ soccer coach; Chas Nicholas as eighth grade boys’ soccer coach; Kevin McDonald as LRMS cross-country coach; Michael Meehan II as LRMS football coach; Adam Shane as LRHS varsity football volunteer coach.

Holly Barber and Julia Schrader were approved as Guidance Co-Directors, K-12.

School opens…The first student day of the 2019-20 school year is Wednesday, Aug. 28. There is no school on Friday, Aug. 30, or Monday, Sept. 2, Labor Day. There will be kindergar-

ten orientation on Friday, Aug. 23.

Teacher workshops are set for Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 26-27.

Next meeting. The next SAD 61 School Board meeting will be held on Monday, Aug. 26, at Stevens Brook Elementary School at 7 p.m.

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These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, July 29 7:01 a.m. BPD was alerted that a private investigator would be in the area.

8:57 a.m. Citizen assist regarding vehicle purchase on Edgewater Lane.

9:09 a.m. Citizen dispute on Crosby Lane.

10:51 a.m. Motor vehicle crash with property damage at intersection of Hio Ridge Road and Winona Road.

11:01 a.m. Fraud (someone claiming to be from Publisher’s Clearinghouse) complaint.

12:25 p.m. Citizen turned in an inoperable firearm.

1:59 p.m. Skateboard found and turned in to police.

2:15 p.m. Accident (car/pedestrian) with personal injury in the Hannaford parking lot.

4:21 p.m. Suspicious person on North High Street; Sgt. Reese responded.

4:23 p.m. Caller reported finding additional damage to North High Street residence.

9:57 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up on Mountain Road.

ATV rolls over, N.H. man killed

Police news

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Fryeburg Police

REFLECTION — The giant American flag suspended by two ladder trucks positioned on Main Street in Lovell for the Old Home Days parade is seen in a reflection in a Lovell Fire Department truck windshield.

(Rivet Photo)

More Bridgton Police blotter

(Continued from Page 2C) with possible fire in Burnham Road field.

8:36 a.m. Criminal trespass (verbal altercation between neighbors on Long Lake Lodge Way) complaint; Officer Swiatek responded.

1:27 p.m. Harassment complaint on Harrison Road.

1:49 p.m. Welfare check on

Adams Pond Road.

2:18 p.m. Citizen assist regarding alleged assault at North High Street location.

3:14 p.m. Citizen dispute involving sale of a boat.

4:10 p.m. Fraud complaint involving possible disconnection of electrical service.

8:08 p.m. Possible violation of

protection from abuse order (texting).

10:22 p.m. Noise complaint (party with a large fire) on Santa Claus Drive.

Saturday, August 3 1:15 a.m. Welfare check (man yelling) on Main Street.

7:49 a.m. Attempt to locate gray BLOTTER, Page 4C

Red Cross, Brownfield partner for alarm giveaway Smoke alarms provide (Continued from Page 2C) escape. Properly placed, an early warning that can working smoke alarms can make all the difference.

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These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, July 29 9:24 a.m. Lost/found property at Weston’s Beach.

2:46 3:53 p.m. Radar details on Porter Road and Pine Street.

6:10 p.m. Harassment complaint on Porter Road.

7:38 p.m. Attempt to serve on Belair Estate Road.

Tuesday, July 30 1:45 and 3:26 p.m. Radar details on Lovewell Pond Road and Pine Street.

1:50 p.m. Citizen assist on Main Street.

3:40 p.m. Burglar alarm on Deer Hunters Lane.

5:03 p.m. Radar detail on Fish Street.

7:34 p.m. Assist citizen on Lovewell Pond Road.

Wednesday, July 31 12:39 p.m. Attempt to locate on Main Street.

3:35 p.m. Citizen assist on Cobb Street.

10:16 p.m. Suspicious activity at Lovell Road campground.

10:25 p.m. Police charged Robert C. Edson, 31, of Fryeburg, with unlawful sexual contact and assault.

11:37 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call on Spring Drive.

Thursday, August 1 7:38 a.m. Radar detail on Lovewell Pond Road.

11:20 a.m. Suspicious activity on Spring Drive.

1:39 p.m. Found property on Jockey Cap trail.

11:37 p.m. Assist Conway Police.

Friday, August 2 9:30 a.m. Animal complaint on Portland Street.

12:43 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at Norway Savings Bank.

2:22 p.m. 9-1-1- hang-up at Weston’s Beach.

4:10 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Bridgton Road.

8 p.m. Criminal trespass on Main Street.

9:07 p.m. Following a stop at the intersection of Lovell Road and Fish Street, police charged Ronald S. Light, 57, of Stow, with operating while under the influence, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, and unlawful possession of a schedule drug.

Saturday, August 3 1:01 a.m. 9-1-1 hang-up at Lovell Road campground.

10:35 a.m. Possible overdose at Lovell Road location.

11:57 a.m. Radar detail on Pine Street.

2:44 p.m. Juvenile offense on Meadow Lane.

4:18 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at intersection of Main Street and Swans Falls Road.

4:46 p.m. Assist citizen on Saco River.

4:47 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up at Cove Road.

6:03 p.m. Responding to a reported disturbance at a Main Street campground, police charged Darrell J. Sprague, 33, of Rochester, N.H., with domestic violence terrorizing.

6:20 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up on Old Saco Lane.

6:40 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up at Lovell Road campground.

7 p.m. Traffic complaint on Lovell Road.

8:04 p.m. Welfare check on Hemlock Bridge Road.

9:37 p.m. Disturbance at Walker’s Bridge landing.

11 p.m. Police charged Lucas P. Sikora, 19, of Bridgewater, Mass., for possession of liquor by a minor.

He was at a Lovell Road campground.

11:08 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up on Saco River.

Sunday, August 4 8:22 a.m. Radar detail on Porter Road.

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Police & area news

‘Smart’ driving class

The Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St., Bridgton, will host the AARP Smart Driver course from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 5.

This four-hour refresher course is for experienced drivers age 50 and older and covers safe driving strategies, defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws, and rules of the road. There are no written tests. The class aims to help drivers adjust to age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction times. Drivers in Maine 55 years of age and older are entitled to discounts on their insurance premiums for three years after taking or retaking this course.

Participants should bring a snack lunch to eat during the break.

Registration fee for the course is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. Class size is limited so advance registration no later than Aug. 29 is requested. To register, call the Community Center at 647-3116.

More information may be found at DriverSafetyMe. weebly.com

Bridgton Police blotter (Continued from Page 3C) Hyundai, speeding and unsafe passing on Portland Road.

11:31 a.m. Motor vehicle crash (silver Saturn and a trailer pulled by another vehicle) on Harrison Road.

11:48 a.m. Property owner had concerns regarding tenant growing marijuana; Officer Swiatek responded.

3:53 p.m. Motorist failed to pay for gasoline.

9:32 p.m. Domestic disturbance at Highland Lake Beach; Sgt. Jones and Officer Hammond responded.

9:33 p.m. Suspicious person (intoxicated female) at Power House Road.

10:36 p.m. Noise complaint on Deer Lane; Sgt. Jones responded.

Sunday, August 4 7:50 a.m. Wellbeing check at Portland Road apartment.

1:14 p.m. Assist Fire Department with fire behind barn on Fowler Street.

2:58 p.m. Neighbor reportedly refused to return drill, and dispute over an airconditioning unit.

5:45 p.m. Domestic disturbance on North High Street; Sgt. Reese responded.

6:12 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Police with an OUI arrest on Sanborn Road.

9:06 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at intersection of South High and Church Streets.

(Continued from Page 3C) 9:27 a.m. Officer assist on Bridgton Road.

10:45 a.m. Civil matter at Main Street campground.

12:19 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up on Bridgton Road.

1:33 p.m. Radar detail on Pine Street.

1:49 p.m. Harassment complaint on Porter Road.

5 p.m. Responding to a motor vehicle HELPING OUT — Q-Team Tree Service recently crash on Bridgton Road, police charged donated some time to remove a problem tree for the Brianne C. Dunleavy, 31, of Fryeburg, with American Legion Post 67 on Depot Street in Bridgton. failing to notify of a motor vehicle accident

and operating while under the influence.

5:10 p.m. Traffic complaint on Bridgton Road.

7 p.m. Assist citizen on Kenerson Drive.

8:08 p.m. Suspicious person on River Street.

8:19 p.m. Animal complaint on Main Street.

8:42 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up at Lovell Road campground.

9:32 p.m. Welfare check on Main Street.

10:05 p.m. Domestic disturbance at Main Street campground.

Fryeburg Police log

Meet new GLLT director, see tall trees LOVELL — The Greater Lovell Land Trust continues to offer a vast variety of programs this week from greeting the tallest

American Chestnut tree in North America to meeting our new executive director.

We also have an author chat, bird talks, and wild-

been accepted at Wheaton College and the University of Maine.

Abbey Duguay recently graduated from Mountain Valley High School. She is the daughter of Toby and Josette Duguay of Mexico and she plans to study elementary education at the University of Maine at Farmington.

Marjorie Kimball of North Waterford was a teacher for many years and the Marjorie Kimball

Award in Music was established in her name. The 2019 Marjorie Kimball Award in Music was granted to Jessica Bickford of Oxford. She is the daughter of Theron Stacey Bickford and she graduated from Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School this spring. She plans to study Music Education at Plymouth State College.

If you know any of these young people, please congratulate them when you see them!

Retired educators scholarships

OXFORD COUNTY — Every year the Oxford County Educators AssociationRetired (OCEA-R) grants scholarships to several graduates from Oxford County high schools. This year the OCEA-R scholarships were rewarded to three aspiring young scholars.

Clair Richmond graduated from Sacopee High School in Hiram and is the daughter of Robert and Laurie Richmond. She plans to major in history and has

flower walk on tap. Join us for one or all of these events.

Please remember that though dogs are welcome on most of the GLLT properties, we ask that you not bring one on a guided walk.

Today, Aug. 8, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Lovell’s Tallest Claim to Fame: The American Chestnut was once an important tree in the northern forest, though it has largely disappeared following the introduction of a fungus blight in the early 1900s. A few chestnut holdouts, however, remain in part due to natural variation and human efforts to bring them back. And the tallest one in North America happens to be located in Lovell.

Local forester David Sears will share information about how the tree was measured. We’ll then hike to view some other chestnut trees at the Heald and Bradley Ponds Reserve.

Trailhead: Meet at the Fairburn parking lot (beyond the boat launch) on Slab City Road to carpool.

Degree of Difficulty: Moderate Friday, Aug. 9, 1 p.m., The Gentle Hawk with Bonny Boatman: Did you know that the Northern Goshawk is a fierce hunter who stalks prey on foot and in the air? And yet, its scientific name, Accipiter gentilis, means the gentle hawk. Interestingly, the name derives from Accipiter

(accipere: to grasp) meaning hawk, and gentilis meaning noble or gentle. Together, they refer to the Middle Ages when only nobility were permitted to own goshawks for falconry. Join us to see and hear about the many wonders of this remarkable and canny bird.

Location: Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Route 5, Lovell Saturday, Aug. 10, 8:30 a.m., Greater Lovell Land Trust Annual Meeting: Join the GLLT as we introduce our new executive director, Erika Rowland, celebrate our accomplishments and discuss our plans for the future.

Location: VFW Hall, Smarts Hill Road, Lovell

Bridgton, Great Location Near Bridgton Academy – $169,500 – 12 Boulder Hill Rd. Roomy 3-bdrm. ranch with 1.5 baths and 2-car garage. Partially-finished basement on .56-acre lot.

All inspections completed.

Naples – Sebago Lake Water Rights to Sebago Cove – $299,900 www.60BeachRoad.info Bridgton – Commercial/Investment $245,000 – www.236PortlandRoad.info 3-Unit Commercial Rental on Busy Route 302 with 1.9 acres.

Plenty of parkeing. Each unit has own entrance, electric and heat. Broker-owned.

25 Keen Rd., Bridgton – $222,500 Wonderful quiet surounds this property that is close to Shawnee Peak and yet minutes to intown Bridgton. Newer home with open-kitchen and living room. Many great features in this 3bedroom home with 2-car garage. Situated on a 1.06-acre lot.Currently rented and tenants would stay. All inspections completed.

225 Buck Rd., Harrison – $255,000 Delightful and inviting 2bedroom log home with 2car garage and finished living space over the garage. Home has over 45 acres and land is being surveyed as town is stating 60 acres. Large stone fireplace in living room, year-round living off the back glassed-in porch. That “Maine” feeling is throughout this property.

Bridgton – $259,900 www.11SunnyBrookFarm.info

Well-kept, 3 bdrms., 2.5 baths with .36-acre lot. Views of water from deck. 2-car garage is great for car mechanic. A must see. All inspections complete.

Harrison – $375,000 – www.49HobbsHillRoad.Info Who remembers Elms Puzzles? Those famous wooden jig-saw puzzles were made right here in this one-of-a-kind log home. This home is secluded, quiet and over 4,000 square feet. 3-bdrms., and 2-stone fireplaces, one in the master bedroom and the other in the grand living room, year-round living/dining/kitchen area. Take a tour at the website. 3+ acres. Inspections completed except the septic.

Bridgton, Long Lake, 100 ft. of frontage on Bell’s Point! $680,000 – www.38bellspoint.info 100’ frontage with sandy beach. Shed with deck overlooking waterfront. Home is nicely laid out and takes advantage of views with 3 bedrms., 2 baths, 2-car garage and .32-acre lot. Won’t last.

Bridgton – Waterfront lots Build Your Dream on One of these Lots!

Beaver Pond – $95,000

160’ frontage with 2-acre lot. Private and quiet. Sandy Bottom Pond.

Beautifully redone 4-bdrm., 2-story home. 2 full baths, new carpets and fresh paint inside and out.

2-car garage and 4.5 acres. Beautiful brook in the back. All inspections completed. Additional acreage available, bringing total to 8 acres for $279,900.

Highland Lake, 368’ frontage with 6-acre lot. – $299,000 Highland Point – This is a rare find.

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Senior Rambles Hiking Trips & Tips

by Allen Crabtree

Berry picking During the warm summer months, the Denmark Mountain Hikers schedule their hikes to take advantage of all that summer in Maine offers. We do hikes to include a mountain pond or river swimming hole at the end of a hot day of climbing mountains. A stop for ice cream on the way home is always on the WILD BLUEBERRIES list. But there is a short, were at their pick on our two to four-week period when we try to schedule hike.

(Photo by Carol Nugent) our hikes to mountains

PHOTO TIME — Denmark Mountain Hikers pause from picking wild blueberries for a group shot on Pleasant Mountain. (Photo by Allen Crabtree) where wild blueberries are abundant.

Now, some of you are saying: “Why does a guy that raises blueberries have to climb to the top of a mountain to pick blueber-

ries when he has them all around them on his farm?”

Sort of a “carrying coal to Newcastle” type of pointless action.

Certainly, the highbush blueberry picking is easier

Upcoming GLLT programs

(Continued from Page 4C) Saturday, Aug. 10, 3 to 7 p.m., Wild Light Exhibition at Hewnoaks Artist Colony.

Join the Greater Lovell Land Trust and Hewnoaks Artist Colony for this exhibition

of new and original artwork that celebrates the lands and waters in the Greater Lovell area, with work by local artists and Hewnoaks alumni.

We invite you to come enjoy the artwork, look around at

MARK THE DATE — Meet Erika Rowland, the Greater Lovell Land Trust’s new executive director and learn more about the GLLT’s work at the annual meeting on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 8:30 a.m., at the VFW Hall on Smarts Hill Road, Lovell.

the historic Hewnoaks property, and join us for some food and drinks.

Location: Hewnoaks Artist Colony, Route 5, Lovell.

Wednesday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m., Birds of Namibia by Bonny Boatman. Due to the diversity of habitat in the Namibia region of southern Africa, 644 species of birds reside there. We will get to know several of these species and the fascinating behaviors that help them to survive the challenges of their particular habitat.

You will leave this presentation amazed and feeling that...just for an hour...“We are not in Lovell anymore, Dorothy.” Join us to learn about a bird that stomps its prey to death and another one that imprisons his mate.

Location: Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Route 5, Lovell.

Thursday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m., The Sound of the Wild Snail Eating. Author Elisabeth Tova Bailey will read from and discuss her natural history/memoir with us via Skype. “An exquisite meditation on the restorative connection between nature and humans…As

100 Main Street Bridgton, ME 04009 (207) 647-3311 (800) 486-3312 (outside Maine)

richly layered as the soil she lays down in the snail’s terrarium: loamy, potent, and regenerative.” —The Huffington Post. This event is co-sponsored by the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library and the GLLT. Location: Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Route 5, Lovell.

Thursday, Aug. 15, Just added event, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Wild About Wildflowers. Native wildflowers add color, beauty, and texture to our woodland treks. Along this walk we’ll share their survival secrets, including natural history, habitats, and even folklore related to some of the most common plants.

Location: Check the GLLT website, gllt.org, for the location from which to carpool.

Degree of Difficulty: Easy Thursday, Aug. 22, We also have a Mushrooms of Lovell walk that requires you to preregister. The mushroom walk is on Aug. 22, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Preregistration is required: leigh.hayes@gllt.org Look for the “Land Trust Walk Today” signs leading from Route 5 to the walk locations.

Be sure to check the Greater Lovell Land Trust’s website, gllt.org, for other upcoming events.

at Crabtree’s Blueberries – more plentiful and you don’t have to bend over to pick them – but finding a patch of ripe wild berries at the top of a mountain combines healthy exercise, good company, and a tasty reward.

We were ahead of the blueberry season on July 12 when we climbed Albany Mountain in North Waterford, and all we found were green, still ripening berries. The

hike the following week to Middle Mountain in North Conway, N.H., however, had plentiful and ripe berries, and we were not disappointed with the berries we found on Pleasant Mountain on our July 26 hike.

The weather was fine, skies were bright and sunny, and there was a slight breeze to keep the bugs away. There were a record number of hikRAMBLES, Page 6C

HEWNOAKS Artist Colony and the Greater Lovell Land Trust will co-host the Wild Light Exhibition at Hewnoaks on Route 5, Saturday, Aug. 10, from 3 to 7 p.m. All are invited to view new and original artwork and look around at the historic Hewnoaks property while enjoying food and drinks.

NEW LISTING

Denmark – 150 ft. private ftg. on Moose Pond! 7BR, 3.5BA, updated contemporary on 2.5 ac.

New kitchen with granite and stainless appl., office, mudroom, a MUST SEE! $779,000

No. Bridgton – 2 renovated farmhouse-style homes with wide pine wood floors, full basements, 3 garage spaces, stunning grounds. 1st home has 3BR and 2.41 acres. 2nd home has 3BR, 2BA and 1 acre. $550,000

Harrison – Spacious kit. and dining rm., 1st floor master suite, priv. deck, office, in-law apt. above att. 2-car gar., small workshop, storage shed, 4BR, 2BA. Very private. $269,000

Bridgton – Moose Pond Private Waterfront! Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water, 4BR, 2BA, hardwood floors, new kit. w/granite counters, deck and all Knights Hill amenities. $450,000

Bridgton – Private log home near Pleasant Mtn. and Moose Pond. Large deck, living room with cathedral ceiling and hearth.

Updated kitchen. 1.25 acres, 2BR, 1BA. $169,000

Harrison – 3–4BR, 2BA. Stunning lake views! 200 ft. shared lakefront on Crystal Lake, full finished basement, master suite, giant fireplace, granite counters and much, much more. $445,000

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Bridgton – 600 ft. shared Knights Hill waterfront. New flooring, slider, bathroom vanity and dehumidifier system .

Partially finished basement, wraparound deck. $165,900

Waterford – 103 ft. private, westerly frontage on Keoka Lake.

Abuts Stone Cove Association (unbuildable conservation parcel).

Recent soil test. Protected cove. $195,000 Harrison – 1-acre lot with easy and deeded access to common lakefront on Long Lake. Sandy beach and large common area just down the street! $59,900 Harrison – Very affordable 2.51-acre lot in small Breezy Acres subdivision. Cleared, surveyed and soils tested. Power at street. $18,000 1T32

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Rambles: Blueberry picking

(Continued from Page 5C) ers who gathered at the Denmark church at 8 a.m. on Friday — 26 in all — and so many that we split the group into two smaller groups.

One group of 16 climbed the Southwest Ridge trail on the west side of the mountain. This is 1.9 miles to the SW summit and the “teepee” structure of branches there.

There is also a big patch of wild blueberries on the Denmark Mountain Hikers on the Bald Peak trail on summit, which the group Pleasant Mountain.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree) picked. As is usual at this

location during blueberry season, there was also bear scat — signs that the local bears had also been taking advantage of nature’s bounty.

The other group of 10 hikers climbed the east side of Pleasant Mountain, climbing Bald Peak trail to Sue’s Way, and then up Sue’s Way to the summit of Shawnee Peak. This is not a difficult hike and the berries are plentiful all over the summit and along the access road from the summit down the mountain.

Both groups had a great hike with lots of blueberries eaten or saved in containers to bring home. The season for wild berries is short, but we should have good picking for the next couple of weeks depending on the weather. After that, we’ll have to go to Crabtree’s Blueberries to fill our blueberry buckets!

Pleasant Mountain in Oxford County, Denmark and Bridgton, Maine Difficulty – Moderate Trail distances – Southwest Ridge trail 1.9 miles to teepee, Bald Peak trail to Sue’s Way 0.4 miles, Sue’s Way 0.5 miles to Shawnee summit Hiking times to the summit – SW Ridge trail round MINI CRAFT — Greg Dean, Paul Follansbee and Walt Read pose with an RC trip 4½ hours, Shawnee Laser after racing.

(Photo by David Eddy) Peak trails 3 hours Elevation – Main

Summit is 2,006 feet Vertical gains –1,800 feet (SW Ridge trail) Coordinates – 44° 1’ 59” N 70° 49’ 00” W (main summit) Topographic Map – Mount Pleasant 7.5-minute quad / 44.10567; -71.094 Directions to the eastern trailheads: From Route 302 west of Bridgton take Mountain Road south past Shawnee Peak. The Bald Peak trailhead is one mile further on the right at a parking lot with room for several cars.

Sue’s Way, North Ridge and Needle’s Eye trails are accessed from Bald Peak trail. The Ledges trailhead

is about two miles farther with a small parking area on the left opposite the trail entrance.

Directions to the western trailheads: Take Route 302 east from Fryeburg toward Bridgton and turn south (right) onto WiltonWarren Road. The road will turn to dirt. Keep heading south on Wilton-Warren Road another 1.5 miles to Denmark Road, turn left (south) on Denmark Road and go another about one mile to the unmarked parking lot and trailhead for the SW Ridge Trail, opposite Fire Lane 78, Spiked Ridge Drive across the road.

Little different sailing race look

The Lakes Region Sailing Club opened a new chapter with the initiation of radiocontrolled sailboat racing at Salmon Point in Bridgton.

Four club members recently acquired quarterscale Lasers, controlling rudder and mainsheet with

radio transmitters and capable of sailing much like their full-size counterparts. With a windward-leeward course set up with milk bottle marks, nine races were held in moderate to downright heavy air. Unlike full-size sailing where the skipper is

on the boat, radio-control sailing (aka RC sailing) is often done with the boat at a significant distance from the skipper, and this presents some special challenges.

These include: “Am I far enough to get around that mark?” “Am I going to hit

his boat or do I need to tack?” and “Am I looking at the right boat, it isn’t doing what I want it to do!?!”

Commodore Paul Follansbee garnered the first win with David Eddy nearly sneaking in ahead, but as SAILING, Page 7C

DESCENDING — Denmark Mountain Hikers heading down Pleasant Mountain, passing under one of the Shawnee Peak chairlifts.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree)

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Lake Region Sailing Club (Continued from Page 6C) the winds increased, Eddy’s experience flying remotecontrol airplanes began to tell as he managed to secure a few wins. However, Greg Dean, who sails a full-size red Laser in real life, began to show that his sail trim and boat-handling were better optimized for the strong breezes, especially when his boat was going downwind.

While others were burying their bows in the strong puffs, Dean was able to keep his nose out of the wet stuff.

Chalk up a series of firsts for him.

In the final race, Follansbee eked out another win.

With the final count

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made, it was Eddy edging out Dean for the regatta win.

Follansbee was third and Walt Read fourth.

The Lake Region Sailing Club exists to promote and participate in “all things sailing,” whether on full-size sailboats or those small RC types. Most of the full-size sailing is done on Tuesday evening, with starts at 5 p.m. near the shallow water marks off Lakeside Pines in Harrison Bay. Come on out with your sailboat to have some fun! Check out the LRSC Facebook page (search “Lake Region Sailing Club Maine”) and request to join the group to stay up to date on events.

Until next time, Sail Fast!

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Windlord Squeaks Out Another One! Some days turn out better than expected.

For the Lake Region Sailing Club sailors racing on Tuesday night, no matter the final finishing position, all had a better sailing time than appeared to be forthcoming when light drifter thermal airs rallied to “Steady Stuff from the South.” Six starters were at the line, with Pat Klofas at the helm on the committee boat to get things rolling.

Several of the early starters opted to go toward the west shore on port tack, soon to discover that the wind was less over there. Jerry Guyot AT THE CONTROLS — Three Lasers near the finish in racing at Salmon Point on Long Lake.

(Photo by David Eddy) SAILING, Page 8C

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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CARPETING

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GARAGE DOORS Roberts Overhead Doors Commercial/residential – free estimates Now offering Master Card & Visa 207-595-2311

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Up Scale Music Studio Piano Lessons – All Levels Composition-Theory-Transcription Evan 647-9599

OIL DEALERS Dead River Co. Range & Fuel Oil Oil Burner Service Tel. 647-2882, Bridgton

RUBBISH SERVICE Worsters Rubbish Removal Trash hauling Docks – Demolition Snowplowing/Sanding Harrison 207-583-6914

SELF STORAGE Bridgton Storage 409 Portland Rd. 28 units & 4000’ open barn Bridgton 272-8085

Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA HEATING Complete comprehensive oral hygiene care Carpet and Flooring Infants – Seniors Bass Heating Sales and Installation Most dental insurances, MaineCare Oil Burner Service 21 Sandy Creek Rd., Bridgton 647-4125 bdhc@myfairpoint.net Sales and Installations 647-5562 800-310-5563 Waterford (207) 595-8829 Mountain View Dentistry

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

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CHIMNEY LINING

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DANCE INSTRUCTION The Ballroom Dance - Exercise - Yoga - Aikido Main St., Harrison, Maine 207-583-6964

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EXCAVATION Snow’s Excavation Complete site work Foundations-Septic-Lots cleared 207-647-2697

FLOORING Bolsters Decorating Center Carpet – vinyl – ceramic Always free decorating consulting bolsters@megalink.net 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202

PAINTING CONTRACTORS

PLUMBING & HEATING Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. Specializing in repair service in The Lake Region 647-4436

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Waterdog Irrigation systems – Pressure washing RUBBISH SERVICE Residential – Commercial Free estimates ABC Rubbish 330-550-0631 (c) 207-693-3339 Weekly Pick-up Container Service THIS SPACE CAN Tel. 743-5417

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This week’s puzzle theme:

Back To School

ACROSS 1. “American Graffiti” director 6. *”High School ____” with Michael J. Fox 9. Chutzpah 13. *Beside, in Shakespeare class 14. Actor Lowe 15. “Melting Pot” island 16. Lazybones 17. General Services Administration 18. Prominent 19. *Opposite of wide ruled 21. *Like Core 23. Husk of corn 24. *Ballpoint type 25. Pet rock or Beanie Baby 28. Foal’s mother 30. Put on a pedestal 35. Flock’s echo 37. *Human Biology focus 39. *Divide by two 40. Plural of focus 41. #28 Across girlfriend?

43. Iranian coin 44. Resembling a serpent 46. “Cogito, ____ sum” 47. Taro plant 48. Radiant 50. Taj Mahal city 52. *Even, in Poetry class 53. *Ginsberg’s lit class staple 55. *Students’ docs 57. *What Miss Othmar said 60. *Lunch box companion 64. “Tippe____ and Tyler Too”

65. International Monetary Fund 67. Physicist of exclusion principle fame 68. *First-year undergrad 69. Luftwaffe’s WWII enemy 70. Arch of ____, Rome 71. Lincoln coin 72. I do this with my little eye 73. Hoity-toity sorts DOWN 1. Nonclerical 2. Ctrl + Z 3. Unit of life 4. Anoint 5. Watch Hulu, e.g.

6. Spur on 7. ABBA’s 1975 hit 8. *Olden schoolhouse math tool 9. Steal 10. *Type of sax in band 11. Bank holding 12. 1960s altered state inducer 15. Catch in a net 20. “Up for ____” 22. *Smallest whole number 24. F in FBI 25. *Financial aid acronym 26. In the midst 27. Hot rod sticker 29. *Traditional learning method 31. Container weight 32. Omit

33. Avoid, as in taxes 34. *Thornton of “Back to School” fame 36. Goddess of victory 38. Slang for safecracker 42. Not Ionic or Corinthian 45. Name of God in the Old Testament

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Extinct flightless bird Virtuosos Sounds like a helicopter “The rain in ____ falls mainly in the plain” 57. Ending with hard or soft 58. *Soon, in Shakespeare class

59. Rat during bubonic plaque epidemic, e.g.

60. Questionable 61. *Drivers Ed “classroom”

62. *Afterschool get-together 63. Gene Simmons’ band 64. Chlorofluorocarbon 66. *Geography class prop

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Regional sports

Fryeburg Academy fall sports preseason starts In 11 days, local high school athletes will report for pre-season.

Before athletes take to the practice fields, however, they must be sure that all fact sheets are in place. All Fryeburg Academy athletes must have proof of a physical within the last two years, clearing them for full participation along with the athletic handbook page, which is found online or outside

the Athletic office.

The fall sports season begins on Monday, Aug. 19. Here are the Fryeburg Academy start date times, places and coaches’ information: Golf at 4 p.m. at Lake Kezar Country Club in Lovell; Coach Chris Dutton at cdutton@fryeburgacademy.org Field Hockey at FA from 8 to 10 a.m., and 5:30 to

7:30 p.m.; Coach Dede Frost at dfrost@fryeburgacademy. org Boys’ Soccer from 7 to 9 a.m., meet at FA field, and 6 to 7:30 p.m., meet at Howe Street Field; Coach Bob Hodgman-Burns at bhodgman-burns@fryeburgacademy.org Girls’ Soccer morning session at Howe Street field to be announced, 5 to 7 p.m. at FA field; Coach Antonio

Lake Region preseason Some of the Lake Region High School fall sports preseason practice times (more to come next week): Football: Practice will be from 3 to 7 p.m. each day for the first week, starting Monday, Aug. 19; head coach, Mike Shea, mikeshea.lrfootball@gmail.com Boys’ Soccer: Practice will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Lake Region Middle School field; head coach, Ryan Harlow, rcharlow21@gmail.com Athletes are reminded to file all paperwork and be sure physical exams (if due) are completed before the start of preseason, which officially begins on Monday, Aug. 19.

This week’s race schedule

The Dole 3-Miler, Fryeburg When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 8 a.m.

The Dole 3-Miler is a project of the Fryeburg New Church Assembly and the Fryeburg New Church.

Proceeds of the race will help to support the camp, the Fryeburg New Church and the Mountain Division Rail Trail.

Parking at Maine State Line Visitor Center, Route 302.

Three-mile total out and back course along paved trail. Water at every mile.

Website: www.dole3miler.com

Farm to Festival 5K, Norway When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 9 a.m.

A 5k trail race on the wide grassed Stephens Trail at Roberts Farm Preserve (64 Roberts Road) in Norway to kick off the 2019 Foothills Food Festival. The wooded nordic ski trail has hills up and down, and will include a spectacular view across Norway Lake and the near mountains.

Celebrating farm and garden in western Website: foothillsfoodfestival.org Registration: Registration opens Aug. 1.

Price: $10. Registration ends Aug. 8.

Lake Region Sailing Club (Continued from Page 7C) and Jeff McCubrey noticed early and flopped to starboard to avoid getting stuck in the lighter stuff. Dean and Eddy sailed more in the middle. But Read, Trend and Bean went in more fully to the right and into the lesser pressure where they had way too much time to contemplate the wisdom of their decision.

At the first mark, it was Eddy just getting inside Dean to round in the lead.

Guyot came around in third, having avoided the worst of the “light to the right” problem, but Read, Trend and Bean had to eat the bad stuff out West and were well back once they finally got to the first mark. Oops.

Eddy had good pressure down the second leg on a beam reach and, with the luxury of a sizeable lead, elected to save the spinnaker for the third leg if it was needed. Up went the chutes of Read, Guyot and Read behind. At the gybe (definition: to shift suddenly from one side of the vessel to the

other when running before the wind, as the result of allowing the wind to catch the leech), it remained Eddy, then Dean, and well back everyone else. With the wind on the rear quarter, Eddy put up the insurance chute and carried down to the last turn well out in first position, extending on Dean’s Red Laser and the rest of the flotilla.

Bean’s J22 closed on the two Flying Scots and Sandy Trends Sunfish on the second and third legs. Upwind to the finish after the gybe mark, it was Eddy way out, Dean second well ahead of the balance, and Bean coming in for third. In for fourth was Guyout and McCubrey with Sandy sandwiched between them and Read who garnered a six.

After racing, the sailors gathered at the Black Horse Tavern in Bridgton to revile in victory or wallow in sorrow as appropriate to each boater’s experience for the day.

Full results follow: 1. David Eddy and Josh

Davis/Thistle ‘Windlord’ 2. Greg Dean/Laser 3. Bob Bean, Paul Gillis and his nephew Jack/J22 ‘Rampage’ 4. Jerry Guyot, Jeff McCubrey/Flying Scot ‘Sail La Vie’ 5. Sandy Trend/Sunfish 6. Walt Read, Craig Trend/Flying Scot ‘Tickety Boo’ The Lake Region Sailing Club Tuesday Night is sponsored by Pat Klofas of Lake Region Physical Therapy, thanks Pat! Racing starts at 5 p.m., near the shallow water marks off Lakeside Pines in Harrison Bay. Come on out with your sailboat to have some fun!

We are always looking for crew, so if you have never sailed, or you don’t own a boat, call David Eddy at (860) 841-7244 or Sandy Trend at (207) 239-2125 to get a spot on a racing sailboat, or to get a ride out on the committee boat to see the action close up.

Or send an e-mail to LakesRegionSailingClub@ gmail.com

at Barrionuevo@fryeburgacademy.org Football at 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., all practices start and end at locker room; Coach Dave Turner at daveturner@fryeburgacademy.org Cross-Country from 7 to 9 a.m., meet in the fieldhouse lobby; Coach Bill Reilly at breilly@fryebur-

gacademy.org Mountain Bike begins Sept. 3, with a team meeting only at 3 p.m. in the conference room; Coach Tyler Wilson at twilson@fryeburgacademy.org Meet the Coaches Night for parents and athletes will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m., in Wadsworth Arena.

Bridgton Highlands chip shots

Near perfect conditions were in place for this past weekend’s Club Championship to determine winners in three flights at Bridgton Highlands.

After Saturday’s first round, several players were in contention, while several others (like myself) had shot themselves in the foot to be no factor, left to contemplate the workings of the “golf Gods” for another year. Winning the Second Flight was Bob McHatton with a 181. Taking home First Flight honors was Pat Stuart with a 171. The Championship Flight winner was Jim Thombs with a 157. Jim narrowly defeated young Ryan Walker by a single stroke that was determined in the final holes of play. Ever gracious, “Coach” Thombs commented after, “As much as I wanted to win for myself, I was really hoping Ryan might win this thing.” Ryan made believers out of everyone at the club this weekend, and his day in the sun is likely to come sooner rather than later. Congratulations gentlemen!

In Tuesday’s Scramble, First Gross went to the team of “Silky” Scott Cushing, Tim Ebling, Dana Rowe and Gordon Blanchard at 29.

Second Gross was the squad of Brian Wall, Mark Nolette, Pete Dailey and “Sir” Dick Dailey at 28. First Net was captured by the four-

some of Caleb Thayer, Jeff Juneau, Nick Klimek and Justin Conforte. Second Net was earned by Sue Attanese, Ed Miller, Bill DeMille and John Wrobleski.

Sue Attanese won the NTP (nearest the pin) on Hole #2 at a jaw-dropping 4 inches. Mark Nolette took NTP on Hole #8 at a more earthly 15-feet 6-inches.

On Thursday, Low Gross was a tie-breaker with the team of Lori Edgerly, “Wild” Willie Elliot, Mitch Berube and Rich “I putt better when Macklin yells at me” Johnston making 31 for the win. Second Gross was Ryan Walker, Peter Boswell, Trevor Hill and Noah “Roundball” Duprey. Taking First Net was the team of Walt “Corporal” Klinger, Rusty Smith, Paul Howard and Jeff “Roman” Polansky.

Second Net went to Brian Grosso, Jim Apovian, Mark Holden and Dave Brown.

NTP on Hole #2 went to Dwayne “Jimmy” Hendrix at 6-feet 6-inches and NTP on Hole #8 went to icyhot Lenny “the Bagman” Carsley, who pledged his winnings to the club for delinquent payments rather than carry out his threats of physical harm.

The club has posted record numbers in play during the last week. Some attribute this activity to heightened interest in the musthave “Lobster BLT” while the “Bloody Mary” and

Blueberry Muffin get this writer’s ringing endorsement.

Finally, a “get-well” quickly wish from all at the club to Jim Semple as he makes a full and speedy recovery to the links.

— Whit Lesure

Ladies Association: This past Wednesday, our ladies played low gross and low net, allowing each of us to discard our worst hole. Of course, we all did our best trying to play golf and enjoy a lovely summer day. However, it is known that you don’t win at golf, you play golf.

So, we played and enjoyed the front nine for two delightful hours.

After lunch, it was announced that there were several winners in both categories. In low gross, first place went to Gail “TNT” Triant, second to Shari Linskey, third to JoAnne Diller, and fourth place tied by Nita Barker and Chris Bradbury.

The low gross winners were: first place “Searing” Sandy Long, second to Mary Barry, third to Susan Paige and fourth in a three-way tie between Sue Card, Susan Jordan and Suzie Kinney.

(That’s a lot of Sue!) The pot was for least number of putts and the winners were Gail “TNT” Triant and Brenda “Tap In” Tyler.

Another notch on our belt of ladies’ summer golf! See you next week, hit’em long and straight! (I am having trouble with that one myself).

— Suze Kinney

Opinion & Comment

August 8, 2019, The Bridgton News, Page 1D

On My Corner

by Bob Casimiro Contributing Writer

Friedman still relevant today

Milton Friedman was a Nobel Prize economist who hosted the popular “Free to Choose” series on the Public Broadcasting Service in 1980. I was an avid viewer of the PBS series and subsequently read his book Free to Choose, the subject of the series, and another of his books, Bright Promises, Dismal Performance.

He also co-authored, with Anna J. Schwartz, A Monetary History of the United States, the seminal 1963 study of monetary policy from 1867-1960. The book, with its many graphs and data, showed how monetary policy has an effect on economic activity and Friedman, through his constant advocacy, brought about general acceptance of his views.

It was not always so.

Some of you may remember the “misery index” of the Carter and Reagan years. The “misery index” was the sum of the inflation rate and the unemployment rate. It reached a peak of 22 in 1981; the inflation rate was 14 percent, the unemployment rate was 8 percent. Enter Paul Volcker, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, who squeezed the excesses out of the economy and got us onto a sound, and sustaining, Federal Reserve policy. The peaks of the “misery index” went down to 12 in 1991, up-ticked to 13 in 2012, and then down to five in 2015. No one mentions the “misery index” any more. Milton Friedman, with his TV series, books, articles, etc. is largely responsible for that.

Friedman also had a profound influence on a high school FRIEDMAN, Page 5D

Small World

by Henry Precht BN Columnist

Guns without End, Amen

Another weekend, another mass killing.

No, this past weekend, two of them — two massacres of innocent people. Two men outfitted with weapons intended for military use, firing as if on a shooting range until they were killed or captured.

It happens all too often in our country. It doesn’t happen with the same rhythm or repetition in other places. Why not?

Why here in our country, a nation of laws, a land of generous and kind people? Yet among our people live those who kill without compunction. The rest — too many of us — look on without really trying to end the rhythm and repetition. Why can’t we attain the standards that prevail in other developed societies as well as those not so developed?

I think the answer lies in our flawed understanding of the basic principle of a society governed by law. It is not a community where everyone is free and only miscreants are subject to controls. That’s the big mistake.

In a truly free society everyone is subject to controls — reasonable limits that the society has adopted. There are rules for every activity — speed limits, the practice of law or medicine — everything. Those rules may be violated or exceeded by agreement of the community. That’s the way it ought to be.

Assault weapons ought to be banned. Absolutely. They should be held in a citizen’s possession only where the community’s standards are satisfied, i.e., in law enforcement. No one else.

Not the other way around: possession for all except where GUNS, Page 1D

QUIET SPOT BY THE BROOK — Photographer Pam Ward of Denmark (Bridgton Books), snapped this photo along Stevens Brook, at the pocket park next to The News office on Main Street.

Little freedom of speech now

It’s dangerous to wear a MAGA hat in liberal cities like Portland, Maine. Remember when the left appealed for tolerance of their views on social and political issues? Well, many have become most intolerant of conservatives — sometimes violently, as I personally learned at Portland’s “First Friday Art Walk” last week.

A quick online search reveals several instances over the past two years in which people were physically assaulted for wearing MAGA hats — including a Manhattan man who had his face smashed in last week, but the incident was ignored by mainstream media. With all this in mind I put on a MAGA hat and walked down Portland’s Congress Street during its monthly “First Friday Art Walk” event.

Artists selling their wares filled the sidewalk from the Museum of Art to Monument Square. My wife agreed to come if she could walk twenty feet behind and pretend not to know me. Along the way I saw several stylized paintings of breasts and “Buteruses,” short for “Beautiful Uteruses.” Another woman sold T-Shirts proclaiming “F**K ICE” and “F**K THE POLICE.” I asked questions of several artists who were happy to discuss their work. Some, however, looked at my hat and answered through gritted teeth.

Two men walking by nodded approvingly. Other people elbowed each other and pointed at me. A small group in Monument Square held up a large piece of canvas with the

Front Row Seat

by Tom McLaughlin BN Columnist

words: “Say No To Racism!” I walked around them as they stared at my hat. It was much the same on the return trip until a young black man snarled, “Why you wearing that hat? You shouldn’t be wearing that!” But he kept walking in the opposite direction so I proceeded on.

There were more dirty looks from artists and passers-by until I got back to the intersection with High Street. In front of the Museum is an open triangle on which several artists had set up. A young man there said he admired my courage and took my picture. Then dozens of people applauded as a group of 20-30 demonstrators marched by with signs proclaiming “MAINE JEWS SAY CLOSE THE CAMPS — NEVER AGAIN IS NOW” and “ABOLISH ICE!” and “STOP FAMILY SEPARATION!” I went to the curb and took FREEDOM, Page 2D

Loon News: fighting for survival

One morning, when we were having our tea and looking out the window toward the lake, we heard a Loon’s alarm call. Sometimes it is a false alarm, such as a small plane overhead, but that morning there was no plane. An adult Bald Eagle was gliding over the water at treetop level, its bright white head and tail gleaming in the early morning sunlight. The Loon had good reason to be worried by the sight. Bald Eagles are highly-skilled predators who typically make their living by snatching fish from the surface of the water, but will eat anything they can catch, living or dead, including Loons. Although Eagles do not usually prey on healthy adult Loons, who can dive and swim a long distance underwater to escape, a Loon chick, or an adult Loon incubating eggs on the nest, is potential prey for a hungry Eagle.

As news of the hunting Eagle spread to every living creature within earshot, it did not take long for the first Crow to fly out from the woods to find out what was going on. It circled over the cove cawing loudly, and in a moment another Crow appeared, followed by another, and then another. Soon, half a dozen Crows could be seen and heard as they circled over the point, over the tall pines, and over the water. By then the Eagle had lost the element of sur-

Bird Watch

by Jean Preis BN Columnist

prise. It turned and flew up the lake, and the Crows returned to whatever they had been doing before they heard the alarm. Thinking the excitement was over we put down our binoculars, picked up our tea mugs, and resumed our conversation, but then the Loon called again, and we looked up to see that the Eagle had returned. It flew in tight circles over the cove and then down to the surface of the water, where it reached out its talons and snatched up a dead fish we had seen floating on the surface. Carrying the fish in its talons the big bird flew out of sight, escorted by a few alert Crows. Once more, the Crows and the Loon quieted down.

The Bald Eagle is one of our great conservation success LOONS, Page 5D every year — THANK YOU — without your support we would not be able to help local charities and groups. It will be hard to top this best year yet, but we’ll try again in 2020 — always the last Saturday in July, July 23–25.

Until next year, Kevin Hancock, Holly Hancock, Tom Mulkern Casco Days Chairpersons

Let businesses thrive

FEEDING TIME — Mama loon feeding the baby on Trickey Pond in Naples, photographed by Jim Swain of Saco.

Letters Recordbreaking festival

To The Editor: As we pack up the final stuffed animals, disassemble the rides and tents, count the final coins, and reflect on the 85th annual Casco Days, all we can say is ‘WOW!’ — we are so lucky to live in this beautiful town with such tremendous people and support!

An entire community came together, pulling off a record-

breaking three-day festival, all to benefit the Casco Fire Association and the community organizations it supports.

Since 1935, Casco Village has come alive with family fun, traditions, prizes, rides and more! This spectacular event brings our surrounding communities together and creates lasting traditions and memories for families and friends. Thousands of visitors from near and far gathered to enjoy the 2019 celebration with fireworks, midway games and rides, parades, a four-mile road race, a live concert by Rick Charette and The Bubble Gum Band, an incredible food booth, and more.

The Casco Fire Association would like to thank all the hundreds of volunteers who helped make this year’s event a reflection of a community at work and play together — it truly is a one-of-a-kind family event. People from local businesses, churches, community service organizations, athletic teams, schools, camps, as well as whole families, get involved to help pull it all together. Lake Region High School athletic teams combined to volunteer over 135 hours to help set up and take down the event this year! It takes a huge number of volunteer hours and hard work to make Casco Days happen, and it all goes toward raising

dollars that flow back into the local community.

Casco Village was blessed with incredible weather this year — not a drop of rain fell on the midway! The food booth served up a record number of hamburgers, French fries, onion rings, sausages, fried dough, freshly-squeezed lemonades, cotton candy and more. Continuing with tradition, the Thursday night fireworks show impressed the crowd, with ‘ooohs and ahhhhs’ heard around the village. Once again, Friday night’s Children’s Parade oozed of cuteness and cleverness, while hundreds of spectators lined the streets on Saturday afternoon for

the Grand Parade. Over 500 runners, including hundreds of area campers, crossed the finish line on Saturday morning’s 41st annual four-miler road race! And, in an encore performance, Rick Charette and the Bubble Gum Band, put on a fabulous show as children danced and sang their favorite tunes.

Our sincere thanks to all the wonderful folks who came to the 85th Annual Casco Days celebration, especially our business sponsors who are an integral part of the event’s success! To the hundreds of people who make Casco Days the reason to get together and celebrate family, community, and pure summer fun

To The Editor: I am a resident of Naples and have spent decades living in this beautiful town that is sleepy in the winter, but turns to a thriving resort in the summer. I raised three children here and have enjoyed watching them grow to become healthy contributors to this community that ebbs and flows with the seasons. Those rhythms that we are so familiar with are in jeopardy and we are called to action. The negativity and backdoor politics displayed by Selectboard member, Jim Grattelo, have prompted a group of citizens of this fine town to initiate the process for a vote of no confidence to remove him from his position.

Recently, there was a meeting planned to address LETTERS, Page 2D

Opinions / Obituaries

Page 2D, The Bridgton News, August 8, 2019

Valencia D. Moulton

Freedom of speech own opinions, and I have a right to express them just as others do — and this isn’t your city. He clenched his fists and pretended to rush me.

Another man appeared at my side and told the young man to “cool it.” Still another said, “You’re saying that because he’s black! Why don’t you tell me to cool it? Because I’m white?”

At that point the young black man knocked the MAGA hat off my head and ran off down Free Street. I put it back on and turned around to face the crowd again. Some apologized for what he had done. Others got more civil at first but soon resumed shouting at me. I offered counterpoints whenever I could though I doubted I would change any of their minds.

But others were watching and listening so I calmly stood my ground.

My wife, however, looked very worried and asked me to leave but I wanted to continue. I parried verbally with the hostiles a little longer until she pulled my hand and whispered in my ear: “Those children are getting scared.” Behind her were three kindergarten-aged kids sitting on the curbstone who looked at me wide-eyed and upset. That bothered me more than my opponents did.

A man, their father maybe, watched over them.

Once more my wife pleaded with me to leave, so I did, promising myself I’d return next month — wearing my MAGA hat again, of course.

Tom McLaughlin of Lovell is a retired middle school U.S. History teacher.

SUNFLOWER SEASON — is now upon us. The warm intense colors of late summer caught artist Erin Kenneally’s lense recently, as shown in this sunflower portrait.

Guns without end

(Continued from Page 1D) banned.

None of us is truly free until all of us are subject to the same restrictions or limitations. None of us is free if we exist in a lawless society.

That’s the philosophy. The practice in our land is another violation of the essential principle of a free society. In ours, money counts far more than the will of the people. We are bought off by the power of cash to shape the opinion and vote of our representatives.

Our own opinions are twisted by the power of wealth and the pervasive media it finances to guide us how to think.

We can never be free individuals as long as we can be controlled by those with the means to do our thinking for us and to convince us that they are all-knowing.

Our founding fathers, of dear memory, would not recognize the kind of “democracy” we have become.

Henry Precht is a retired Foreign Service Officer.

PUBLIC NOTICE

— PUBLIC NOTICE —

INVITATION TO BID 2019–2020 WINTER SAND STOCKPILE

Owner or Lien holder of an abandoned 2002 Mercedes ML500, Vehicle Identification #4JGAB75E32A326461, towed by the request of Raymond Service Center on April 19, 2019, must contact Colonial Auto at 306 Poland Springs Road, Casco, ME 04015. Phone #207-627-4046.

TOWN OF CASCO

The Town of Casco is inviting bids for the stockpiling of winter sand for the 2019-2020 season. Bids are due in the Office of the Town Manager (635 Meadow Road) no later than Thursday, September 5, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. To obtain specifications and bid forms, call the Casco Town Office at 627-4515, or visit the Town website at www.cascomaine.org 5T32 LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

The Owner or Lien holder of this vehicle must pay $150 for towing and $420 in storage charges, and retrieve at this location within 14 days of this publication. If vehicle is not retrieved and fees are not paid ownership of this vehicle will pass to Colonial Auto.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PURSUANT TO 14 M.R.S. §6323 By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated April 17, 2019, entered in the Cumberland County Superior Court in Portland, Civil Action, Docket No. PORSC-RE-2018-043, in an action brought by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through the RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, USDA, f/k/a the FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, Plaintiff, against MICHELLE A. TANGUAY a/k/a MICHELLE A. RENY, Defendant, and WILLIAM T. TANGUAY and PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, Parties in Interest, for the foreclosure of a Mortgage Deed dated May 22, 1992, and recorded in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds in Book 10076, Page 161, the statutory ninety (90) day redemption period having elapsed without redemption, notice is hereby given that there will be sold at public sale at the offices of the USDA, Rural Development, 301 U. S. Route 1, Scarborough, Maine, on September 3, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., all and singular the premises described in said mortgage deed and being situate at 6 Southside Drive, Windham, Maine.

The property shall be sold to the highest bidder at the sale. Ten Percent (10%) of the purchase price will be required to be paid in cash or by certified check payable to the USDA, Rural Development at the time and place of sale.

The balance of the purchase price is to be paid within thirty (30) days following the sale. Failure to pay the balance due within thirty (30) days following the sale shall be deemed a forfeiture of the successful bidder’s deposit. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale.

The above property is being sold “as is,” and will be conveyed by Release Deed without any warranty as to the condition, size or location of the property or the state of title to the property. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

The property will be sold subject to utility easements and rights-of-way of record and utility easements and rights-of-way that are visible on the face of the earth. The property will be sold subject to real estate taxes assessed by and due and payable to the Town of Windham.

Information regarding the terms and conditions of the sale of this property may be obtained by contacting the offices of Broderick & Broderick, P.A. at (207) 794-6557.

Dated: July 29, 2019 /s/ Richard H. Broderick, Jr., Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff 3T31

TOWN OF LOVELL

PUBLIC HEARING

The Naples Planning Board will be holding a meeting at 15 Village Green Lane on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at 7:00 p.m.

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The Town of Bridgton, Maine, will receive separate sealed Bids for the expansion of their existing sanitary wastewater collection system along Main Street.

The work consists of installation and testing of collection system gravity and force main piping, manhole structures and lateral connections. A nonmandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the Owner’s Office, 3 Chase St., Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine, Attention: Robert A. Peabody Jr., at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Bids will be received until 1:00 p.m., local time on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read at the Owner’s Office.

The Contract Documents may be examined, and copies may be obtained at the Owner’s Office, Woodard & Curran, Inc., 51 Hutchins Dr., Portland, ME 04102, starting on Monday, July 29, 2019. An electronic copy of the Contract Documents is also available from the Issuing Office at no charge. If required, paper copies of the Contract Documents are available at the Issuing Office location for a fee.

Contact Laurie Regemann at 207-558-3765 or via e-mail at lregemann@woodardcurran.com for inquiries regarding this project, including obtaining a copy of the Contract Documents.

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1.) An application for a change of use submitted by Loon Lodge LLC for property found on Tax Map R07, Lot 21, to add additional waste streams to the currently operating Solid Waste Processing Facility located at 7 Maple Wood Drive.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Maine School Administrative District No. 72 NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

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WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM UPGRADES

The Town of Harrison is currently accepting bids for winter sand for the 2019–2020 season. Bids are due in the Office of the Town Clerk no later than Thursday, September 5, 2019, at 2:00 p.m.

Plans may be viewed online at www.townofnaples.org

3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

NOTICE TO BIDDERS INVITATION TO BID

Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES

Monday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Tuesday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Wednesday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Thursday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Public Notice

Starting in August, Lovell Town Office Hours will be:

The 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month 9 a.m.– 11 a.m.

(Continued from Page 1D) the outdoor entertainment permit awarded to Gray’s Olde Towne Tavern this spring. This announcement followed a very biased article in The Bridgton News, where Grattelo claimed to represent the people of Naples. That could not be further from the truth. There is a small, but vocal group of primarily summer residents that he represents. Mr. Grattelo is using the same means to railroad his agenda through our town that he used while mayor of Biddeford, before he was exposed and replaced.

I was one of many attendees at the Planning Board meeting on May 7, 2019, where Gary Skellett, owner of Gary’s Olde Towne Tavern,

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was given the permit for five events until midnight as well as Friday and Saturday night entertainment until 11 p.m.

Jim Allen, an elected Planning Board member, was asked to recuse himself from the vote.

I, and other voting members of the community, voted for Jim Allen because he is a business owner in Naples and understands the economics that allow us to thrive. My voice, and that of many other constituents, was denied that night by the request of one disgruntled neighbor of the establishment. It was wrong, but the vote passed without that voice; giving it even more validation.

Since then, Mr. Grattelo, a man with a personal agenda accompanied by strong biased language against Gary Skellett, has spearheaded a process to rescind the enter-

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(Continued from Page 1D) pictures.

Back at the triangle I saw the young black man had returned. In a more civil tone he asked why I was wearing the hat. I said I liked Trump’s policies on immigration, his judicial nominations, his handling of the Middle East, the economy — until someone shouted: “What’s your job?”

I said I was a retired teacher.

“What did you teach?” I told them U.S. History. “So you know about U.S. History?” said the young black man.

Yes, I said. “Trump hates people like me!” he responded, getting hostile again. “You shouldn’t be wearing that!”

Seven or eight others behind him, all white, joined him saying loudly, “Trump is racist!” I asked them what evidence they had. A young woman said Trump called white supremacists in Charlottesville “fine people.” I said Charlottesville began as a demonstration against removing statues honoring soldiers who fought for the South, but the angry group wouldn’t let me finish. Several shouted at once: “He’s racist! He raped women!”

As they loudly berated Trump and me, I asked if I could photograph them.

“No!” they said, except for the young black man. He extended his arm with his middle finger out and said, “Go ahead.” I snapped the picture, then noticed our audience had expanded. The black man got more hostile and said, “You can’t wear that hat!

This is my city! I told him I watch the news, form my

HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND — Valencia Dionne Moulton, of Hagerstown, formerly of Rockville, Md., passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019.

She was the beloved wife of the late Llewellyn “Elly” H. Moulton, who was born and raised in Bridgton (Valencia and Llewellyn lived in Bridgton during the early days of their marriage); loving mother of Lynne Saucier of New Ipswich, N.H., and Lesa Feuillet Haas of Everett, Pa.; sister of Gregory Dionne; grandmother of 10; greatgrandmother of 16; great-great-grandmother of four.

Visitation was held at Pumphrey’s Colonial Funeral Home, 300 West Montgomery Avenue, in Rockville, Md., on Saturday, Aug. 3, where a service was held at 1 p.m. Interment followed at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Tribute Giving, 8400 Silver Crossing, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73132.

Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at www. pumphreyfuneralhome.com

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AGENDA CASCO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AUGUST 19TH, 2019 CASCO COMMUNITY CENTER 940 MEADOW ROAD 7:00 P.M. 1.Approve Minutes of July 15th, 2019.

2.Justin and Emily Smith have filed an application for a General Variance to allow a 27' reduction to the front setback from 50' to 23' on property known as Map 11, Lot 17-4, located at 39 Bass Lane. The variance is requested to permit construction of a 34' x 50' garage.

The applicants received a Variance for this structure on May 15th, 2017, reducing the front setback to 24', which variance has expired. After the foundation was put in, applicants’ surveyor informed them that it was 8" into the setback as reduced, therefore the applicants have filed for a new Variance to permit an additional 1' reduction. The property is located in Residential and LRR Zones.

3.David Tiernan and Yvonne Michaud have filed an application for an Administrative Appeal issued by the CEO on June 19th, 2019, to David and Joanna Littlefield, to allow for a temporary dock on Map 19, Lot 32, 3 Morningside Lane. The property is located in the LRR Zone.

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As of September 20th, 2019, MSAD #72 will begin to destroy Special Services Education Records for Special Services students who attended a school in the MSAD #72 School District and were born on or before June 30, 1989, or graduated in the 2006–2007, 2007–2008 or 2008–2009 school year. If you were born on or before June 30, 1989, or graduated in the 2006–2007, 2007–2008 or 2008–2009 school year, and would like to obtain your Special Services Education Records, please contact the Special Services office at (207) 935-2600 ext. 3 before September 20th, 2019. A record of the student’s name, address, phone number, grades, attendance record, classes attended, grade level completed and year completed will be permanently maintained as required by law.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PURSUANT TO 14 M.R.S. §6323 By virtue of an Order of the Court dated July 3, 2019 and by virtue of a Stipulated Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated January 29, 2019, and entered in the Maine District Court, District Nine, Division of Northern Cumberland in Bridgton, Civil Action, Docket No. BRIDC-RE-2018-083, in an action brought by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, USDA, f/k/a the FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, Plaintiff, against KAREN M. DRISCOLL n/k/a KAREN M. ST. JOHN, Defendant, and CACH, LLC and LVNV FUNDING, LLC, Parties in Interest, for the foreclosure of a Mortgage Deed dated January 23, 2007, and recorded in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds in Book 24779, Page 174, the statutory ninety (90) day redemption period having been waived, notice is hereby given that there will be sold at public sale at the offices of the USDA, Rural Development, 306 U. S. Route 1, Scarborough, Maine (if the agency is closed for any reason, the agency may conduct the sale on the outside steps of the building) on September 3, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., all and singular the premises described in said mortgage deed and being situate at 778 Harrison Road, in Bridgton, Maine.

The property shall be sold to the highest bidder at the sale. Ten Percent (10%) of the purchase price will be required to be paid, in cash or by certified check payable to Rural Housing Service, at the time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid within thirty (30) days following the sale. Failure to pay the balance due within thirty (30) days following the sale shall be deemed a forfeiture of the successful bidder’s deposit. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale.

The above property is being sold “as is,” and will be conveyed by Release Deed without any warranty as to the condition, size or location of the property or the state of title to the property. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

The property will be sold subject to utility easements and rights-of-way of record and utility easements and rights-of-way that are visible on the face of the earth. The property will be sold subject to real estate taxes assessed by and due and payable to the Town of Bridgton.

Further information regarding the terms and conditions of the sale of this property may be obtained by contacting the offices of Broderick & Broderick, P.A., at (207) 794-6557.

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Amo E. Kimball

Ronald J. Fryer

Michael P. Curran

NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — Amo Elizabeth Kimball, 89, passed away at Mineral Springs Healthcare on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.

She was born in Portland, on Dec. 26, 1929, the daughter of G. Myron and Martha E. (Stone) Kimball. She graduated from Fryeburg Academy, attended Westbrook Junior College and graduated from the University of Maine, Orono with a bachelor’s degree in Speech.

She worked briefly for the New England Telephone Company in Boston and then taught at Pemetic High School, Southwest Harbor, Maine. Following this, she went on to teach the oral deaf at the Clarke School for the Deaf in Northampton, Mass., and received a diploma from the Teacher Education Department.

She returned to Maine to teach at the Maine School for the Deaf in Portland, before returning to Northampton to teach at the Clarke School for the deaf. While there, she attended Smith College and received a master’s degree in Education. Later, she obtained certification in Social Work, working for the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health in Springfield, Mass.

Following her retirement, she returned to Maine. She was active in the Order of the Eastern Star and was Past Matron of Bethlehem Chapter # 24 in Northampton. She served as Deputy Grand Martha, and in 1972 was Grand Martha in the Mass.

Grand Chapter. She was also a Grand Rep of New Mexico in Massachusetts in 1989–91.

After returning home to Fryeburg, she was active in Pythagorean Chapter #169, becoming Worthy Matron in 1989.

She did a variety of arts and crafts, especially enjoying quilling.

There will be no calling hours.

A graveside service at the family plot in Pine Grove Cemetery in Fryeburg will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104, Fryeburg Rescue, or a charity of your choice.

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

Ronald Jean “Ron” Fryer, 85, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at his home in South Bridgton. He died of complications of Alzheimer’s disease.

At his transition, he was surrounded by his family, and he was facing the view of Bald Pate Mountain that he loved so well.

Ron was born on Sept. 8, 1933, in New Bedford, Mass., to Donald and Annette (Teillere) Fryer. He graduated from New Bedford High School before attending New Bedford Textile Institute (now part of Southeastern Massachusetts University), graduating with a degree in Textile Chemistry in 1955.

He married Frances Therese Muldoon, of Fairhaven, Mass., on Nov. 20, 1954. At the time of his passing, Ron and Fran had been married for more than 64 years.

After training in the Manhattan lab of Sandoz Chemical Company in 1955–56 (during which time their first two children, Glenn and Mark, were born in New Jersey), Ron accepted a technical sales position in the south. In 1957, the growing Fryer family relocated to Tennessee, where James and Karryn were born.

In 1965, the Fryers returned home to Massachusetts, settling in Westborough, where their youngest child, Christopher, was born.

Ron gifted two wonderful activities to his family: skiing and sailing. During their years in Massachusetts, winter weekends were spent on the slopes of Mount Wachusett and Mount Watatic, and the rest of the year was devoted to their sloop Friary in Padanaram harbor (South Dartmouth, Mass.).

In 1979, Ron and Fran made their move north, fulfilling a long-held dream. They purchased a magnificent old farmhouse on Fosterville Road from Norman Towne. Ron continued his work life on the road, and a new sailboat in Penobscot Bay succeeded Friary. For the past 40 years, Ron and Fran’s home in South Bridgton has been the spiritual center for the Fryer family.

When Ron retired in 1995, he began using his business skills in service of environmental causes, most importantly Loon Echo Land Trust, where he eventually served as Director of the Board.

He also served on the Bridgton Zoning Board of Appeals.

Ron is fondly remembered for his sense of humor, dedication to books and learning, love of the outdoors, and devotion to his family.

Ron is survived by his wife, Fran; his children, Glenn, Jim, Karrryn and Chris; his brothers, Donald and Scott; his sister Jane; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his son, Mark.

In lieu of flowers, Ron’s family requests that donations be made to the Bridgton Public Library and Loon Echo Land Trust.

A private memorial celebration is being planned.

STANDISH — Michael P. Curran, 67, passed away on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mike did not “go gently into that good night” as the poem says, but he went kicking and fighting all the way!

From the day he was diagnosed, he was determined to beat it and never let it stand in his way. His strength was a constant source of admiration to those around him.

He was born on July 28, 1952.

Mike attended Portland schools before going to work for United Van Lines and Earle W. Noyes & Sons. He worked with United for 35 years until retiring three years ago. He then worked with his wife, Tracy, in her packing business up until just a few months ago. He and Tracy, who celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary in May, traveled back and forth across the country numerous times and got to see places many have never had the opportunity to see, and met many other truckers who became good friends.

Mike loved all of the Boston sports teams, especially the Bruins, and was proud of his “man cave,” where he displayed all types of sports memorabilia. He was also a fan of NASCAR. Mike enjoyed rollerblading and kayaking, and he and Tracy spent many afternoons on the lake in their kayaks. He also enjoyed getting together with family and friends for a barbeque or a party. He and Tracy especially like Halloween and had a costume party every year for friends and family.

Mike was predeceased by his parents, Frances E. (Foley) and Joseph E. Curran Sr.; and a brother, Joseph E. Curran Jr. He is survived by his wife, Tracy (Olsen) Curran of Standish; his son, Michael Curran Sr. of Westbrook; his daughter, Karen Curran of Westbrook; his three grandchildren; his sister, Jo-Ann Zeegers of Naples; his brother, Paul Curran of Gorham; and many close friends who spent many hours making his last days happy.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the North Windham Union Church, United Church of Christ, 723 Roosevelt Trail in Windham. A memorial service will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Arrangements are in the care of the Windham Chapel of Dolby Blais & Segee, 434 River Road, Windham. To express condolences or participate in Mike’s online tribute, please visit www.DolbyBlaisSegee.com In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 U.S. Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074, or to the Maine Cancer Foundation. 170 U.S. Route One, Suite 250, Falmouth, ME 04105.

Stephen F. McNally Jr.

Ricky Lee Howard

NO. ANDOVER, MASS. — Stephen F. McNally Jr., 86, passed away peacefully at the Meadows Health Center in North Andover, Mass., on Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

He was a dedicated teacher and coach at Georgetown High School for more than 30 years.

He was a longtime resident of North Andover, Mass., and a summer resident of Bridgton (Moose Pond) for the past 45 years.

Stephen was born in Lawrence, Mass., to the late Stephen F. and Margaret (Brandy) McNally. He graduated from Central Catholic High School, Merrimack College and the University of Massachusetts. He served in the U.S. Army and was the Math Department Head, varsity baseball coach and the president of the Georgetown Education Association.

Stephen is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carol (Downs) McNally; his four children, Christopher, Michael, Margaret and Stephen; and seven grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents; and by his grandson.

A private family service was held at the Conte Funeral Home in Massachusetts on July 16, followed by interment with military honors at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Lawrence, Mass.

For those who wish and in lieu of flowers, Stephen may be remembered through donations to his grandson John S. Lynch’s memorial scholarship fund at www.gofundme.com/john-slynch-memorialscholarship, to the National Brain Tumor Society at 55 Chapel Street, Suite 200, Newton, MA 02458 (www.braintumor.org), or to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter at 1389 Bridgton Road, Fryeburg, ME 04037 (www.harvesthills. org).

NO. WATERFORD — Ricky Lee Howard, 50, of North Waterford, who had been missing since October 5, 2018, had his remains located on June 9, 2019, in Waterford.

He was born on, Dec. 19, 1968, in Chillicothe, Ohio, a son of Gary Howard and Betty (Six) Grover. He attended Waverly High and Piketon High. He also attended Ohio State University.

Ricky came back to Maine in 2016, where he reconnected with Coleen Pike, the love of his life and soulmate.

He married Coleen at the Waterford Fairgrounds, where they shared their first kiss many years ago, and they made their home in North Waterford.

He worked as a truck driver for Perry Transport. His life career was truck driving, including 18 years as an over-the-road driver.

Ricky enjoyed spending all his time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed cookouts, playing golf, relaxing at home and having fun. He was a lifetime Cincinnati Bengals fan —he and Coleen enjoyed watching the games and making bets as to who the Patriots would beat on any given week. He also loved playing with their dog Rua, as well as taking care of their chickens.

He was a member of Moose Lodge 1626, Chillicothe, Ohio.

Ricky is survived by his wife, Coleen of North Waterford, their dog Rua; his father, Gary Howard of Ohio; his mother, Betty Grover and her husband Merle of North Waterford; his children, Matt Howard, Tyler Howard, Mahaylie Gleason, of Chillicothe, Ohio; stepchildren, Bryan (Kel-sea) Toothaker, Kane Toothaker, and Emily Toothaker; his grandchildren Kyrin , Owen, Piper and Elias; his brother Robbie Howard (Jennifer); aunts, uncles, extended family and friends he considered family. He was predeceased by his grandparents Ova and Roxie Howard; brother Randy Howard; in-laws Randy Pike and Anita Bradley; and stepson Jared Toothaker.

A celebration of Ricky’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, at the North Waterford Congregational Church. Private family interment will take place at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8 Elm St., Bridgton. Condolences and tributes may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com

Joshua L. Kuusela RAYMOND — Joshua Laurence Kuusela, 33, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at his family camp in Harrison.

He was born May 29, 1986, a son of Laurence and Louise (Tardie) Kuusela. He grew up in Raymond and was a graduate of Windham in the class of 2004. Upon his graduation, he began working at Bushmaster Firearms International in Windham. At the age of 23, Josh enlisted in the United States Army, and after two years of service, he joined the Special Forces Division and was a member of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, known as the Night Stalkers. His service included deployment overseas and he was proud to have served his country.

Upon his honorable discharge, he returned home to Maine, and worked at Dingley’s Wharf in Naples, where he was a jack-of-alltrades to the business.

A true Mainer, Josh loved the great outdoors and the recreation it provided. Some of his favorite pastimes included hunting and fishing, boating and water recreation, and four-wheeling, just to name a few. Josh’s daily sidekick was his service rescue canine, Buddy; the two were inseparable and were truly best friends. He loved his family, he loved his dog, and he loved his country.

He is survived by his father and stepmother, Laurence Kuusela and Elaine Enochs; brother, Jon Kuusela; a nephew, a niece; his aunts and uncles; as well as many cousins and their families.

He was predeceased by his mother, Louise Kuusela; grandparents, Laurence and Grace Kuusela; grandparents, Lionel and Laurette Tardie; and an uncle.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, Aug. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Windham Chapel of Dolby Blais & Segee, 434 River Road, Windham. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m., at the North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail, Windham.

A reception will immediately follow at Dena’s Lobsterhouse & Tavern, Windham.

To express condolences or participate in Josh’s online tribute, please visit www.DolbyBlaisSegee.com In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Josh’s name may be made to: K9’s on the Front Line (https://k9sonthefrontline.org/) or, PO Box 8823, Portland, ME 04104.

Margaret P. Ward FRYEBURG — Margaret P. Ward, 80, of Fryeburg, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, July 31, 2019.

She was the daughter of, Eli and Ethel Liberty.

She loved God and was active in the Assembly of God Church for many years, Women’s Aglow, and she also participated in many missionary trips.

Margaret, who was called “Peggy” by friends and family, worked many jobs in her lifetime, one of which was hand-sewing shoes at Sebago Moccasin Shoe Company. More recently she worked cleaning private homes and as a CRMS (Certified Residential Medication Aide).

She was a loving, giving and caring woman. She is survived by children, Thomas Dyer, Lewis Dyer, Michael Ward, and Corinna Goodwin; five sisters, Muriel, Grace, Delina, Diana, and Patty; grandchildren, Lisa, Leanne, Eli, Jared, Angel, Travis, Felisha and Jeremy; and several great-grandchildren, too many to mention, who all will miss her terribly. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Richard Ward; two sisters, Ruth and Louisa.

A celebration of Margaret’s life will be celebrated from 1 to 4 p.m., Sat., Aug. 17, at the Campfire Grille, 518 Portland Rd., Bridgton. Arrangements are in the care of the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8 Elm St., Bridgton.

Condolences and tributes may be shared with Margaret’s family at www.chandlerfunerals.com

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Robert E. Chapman Sr. NAPLES — Robert E. Chapman Sr., of Naples, Maine, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, with his youngest daughter by his side at the Androscoggin Hospice Home in Auburn.

He was born on Sept. 15, 1933, in Harrison, Maine, to Irene Burnham and Gerald K. Chapman, and graduated from Bridgton High School. He started driving truck and plowing snow for his grandfather’s business, Chapman Express, in high school.

He married Hazel Gilman on Jan. 24, 1953, and eventually moved to Fryeburg, where they raised four children. In the mid ‘50s, Bob started his own trucking business hauling logs, helping to clear the Kancamagus Scenic Byway connecting it from Conway to Lincoln, N.H. The “Kanc” officially opened in Aug. ’59. He also hauled logs in the Great North Woods in Aroostook County. Bob, his brother-in-law, Dick Gilman Jr., and father-in-law Rich Gilman Sr., of Ashland, Maine, only owned and operated Mack trucks. Bob and Dick Gilman Jr. would often have competitions driving their Mack logging trucks to see who could haul the largest load of logs the farthest distance and get to their destination in the fastest time. Bob was also a talented welder and mechanic. In the late ‘60s, Bob worked for Green Thumb Farms, designing and fabricating trailers for hauling potatoes. He worked for Burnham Bros. in Naples, Maine, driving concrete trucks and welding for them. When Burnham Bros. retired the business, he hauled logs for Big Brook in Ashland, and drove truck for P&K Sand & Gravel in Naples and Yarmouth Lumber before retiring in 1996.

Bob loved to play checkers and looked forward to playing regularly with a special friend, Sherry Jorgenson. No matter how he was feeling, just the mention of playing checkers would make his face light up. Bob loved to be in a truck. He enjoyed watching the “American Loggers” TV show based in Millinocket, Maine, and watching his younger brother-in-law, Steve “Gilly” Gilman, hauling logs on the Golden Road.

He was predeceased by two sons, Jeffrey Chapman in 2013 and Robert E. Chapman Jr. in 2016, both of Casco; as well as Hazel Chapman in 2004. He is survived by two daughters: Debra Williams (Monterral) of Naples, and Jeannie Chute (Bradley) of Casco; a brother, Andy Flagg Jr. (Pauline) of Otisfield; a sister, Marlene McConkey (Rick), of Naples; eight grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17th, at 1 p.m., at the Forest Hills Cemetery on Kansas Road in Bridgton, followed by a reception at the Naples Town Gym.

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A Timeless Interview with Bob Dylan Bob Dylan is one of the most influential and complex artists of our times. He’s a singer, songwriter, musician, author and painter. His work dates back more than five decades and is mostly known for exploring social and political issues. Dylan became the “voice of a generation” and sold over 100 million records, becoming one of the best-selling artists of all time. As an author, Dylan produced many songbooks and a book of early writings, Tarantula. After performing for 50 years he wrote his memoir, Chronicles Part I, which received critical acclaim.

For many years Dylan was reclusive in the main media and his interviews were limited to rock journals. In recent years, he has made himself more available publicly. Here are Dylan’s responses from interviews over his storied career: Q: At what age did you get interested in writing and performing music?

BD: If I was to go back to the dawning of it all, I guess I’d have to start with Buddy Holly. Buddy died when I was about 18 and he was 22. From the moment I first heard him, I felt akin.

Q: Since you earned the Nobel Prize for Literature, you’ve been identified and regarded as a poet because of your lyrics as well as your music. Do you relate to this?

BD: You don’t necessarily have to write to be a poet.

Some people work in gas stations and they’re poets.

Q: You went through a religious period where you produced three religious albums.

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by Peter Bollen Contributing Writer BD: Religion to me is a fleeting thing. Can’t nail it down. It’s in me and out of me.

Q: When did you read the Bible parables?

BD: I have always read the Bible, though not necessarily always the parables.

Q: Your lyrics and music are taught in college forums.

What do you feel about those who analyze your lyrics for meaning?

BD: I welcome them — with open arms.

Q: Of all your albums, excluding some recent ones, which one do you think was the most successful in what it was you were trying to do?

BD: I think the second one…an album with my own material. (The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan).

Q: Do you describe your self as an artist?

BD: I’m an artist, I try to create art. Henry Miller said it: “The role of an artist is to inoculate the world with disilBOB DYLAN, Page 6D

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tainment permit. He attempted to slither through the backdoor of Town Hall and have a hearing to nullify the decision of the Planning Board. Some select residents (and part-time residents from out of state) have received a notice of that meeting. Most of us, who are truly the fabric of this town, did not get one! More corruption! The meeting was indefinitely postponed without clear explanation; perhaps a response to citizen response to notice protocol not being followed.

Mr. Grattelo’s words in The Bridgton News referenced turning Naples into Old Orchard or Windham.

I am 61 years old and Old Orchard was the honky-tonk, midway town that it is today, when I was a small child. It was planned that way. And Windham is sprawl. If we don’t want that, we should be

keeping an eye on the Family Dollar and Dunkin’ Donut type chain stores. I worked at Rick’s Cafe in the 90s to supplement my teaching income and can tell you that there was loud rock and roll bands every night. This has historically been a place for folks to come and enjoy the waterways, good food, entertainment, and honest people.

Unfortunately, many voters were not aware of Jim Grattelo’s past while serving as mayor in Biddeford or his plans to stifle the magic of a summer night along The Causeway when they voted for the selectperson position.

Take some time to educate yourself on the references to “unlawful interference” and “coercion;” there are some frightening parallels. I don’t pretend to understand his motivation, but I know that his businesses are not in Naples.

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(Continued from Page 4D) weeks to make the profit that allow them to survive, and in Gary’s case stay open all winter so we have a place to grab a pizza after an honest day’s work. We appreciate that!

All of this harassment that Gary has endured is over 32 hours of music over an entire year. We all grumble at the noise the summer activities produce once in a while but we understand that it is the heartbeat of a beautiful beast that only appears for a couple of months each year.

We embrace it! It may seem menial, but if allowed to continue will filter to other businesses one by one. Mr. Grattelo is engaging the town of Naples in litigation that is costing taxpayers dearly, just as it did in Biddeford.

The good folks of Naples, Maine, are committed to preserving the arts culture that lures visitors to the region.

We hope to bring about a vote of no confidence to remove Jim Grattelo from office so we can continue to share the enjoyment of our bustling little town with our summer friends.

Please join me in exercising the democratic process.

I am aware that according to state statute Title 30A MRSA, Section 2602(6), a municipality may establish a recall procedure by charter or ordinance which will control all municipal offices except the school committee. However, communities without such a charter or ordinance, there is no way to fire a municipal officer before the natural expiration of his or her term.

Naples has neither a charter or an ordinance that would permit the recall or firing a municipal officer.

We are still fully able to come together with a vote and request for resignation.

Perhaps, it is time that an ordinance of this function is born in Naples. Let’s vote NO CONFIDENCE. Patricia Curran Raitto Naples

ing 182 individuals.

Many thanks again to all who contributed to helping the pantry this year.

Linda Bradley, Sweden To The Editor: Food Pantry Board President The Sweden Food Pantry, Sweden a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located in the Sweden Community Church, would like to thank the community for supporting its summer raffle. Sweden Food Pantry provides food to residents of Western Maine (Albany, Bridgton, Fryeburg, Harrison, To The Editor: We can ignore the numerLovell, Stoneham, Stow, Sweden, Waterford) on the ous warning signs everywhere first and third Wednesday of we look, but America is preseach month from 11 a.m. to ently moving very close to perilous waters with all that 1 p.m.

The following businesses that implies.

Both political parties are from the towns we serve generously donated wonderful at each other’s throats in a items to be raffled: Beth’s Café vile and disgusting manner (Bridgton), Bridgton Books not seen since the coun(Bridgton), Firefly Boutique try tore itself apart in a civil (Bridgton), Fly Away war that cost the nation over Farm (Stow), Hannaford 700,000 dead and many thou(Bridgton), Hayes True Value sands more with life-altering Hardware (Bridgton), Paris wounds.

Politics, as currently pracFarmer’s Union (Bridgton), Saco Valley Sports Center ticed by both Democrats and (Fryeburg), Spice and Grain Republicans, is now a take(Fryeburg), Sweden Hills no-prisoners slugfest, with Honey (Sweden), Wicked each side trying to outdo Good Store (Lovell), Weston’s the other in the ferocity of Farm (Fryeburg), Dianna’s their verbal attacks on their Bags (Lovell), Ebenezer’s political foes, the hell with (Lovell), Corn Shop Trading the collateral damage sufCompany (Bridgton), Old fered by 325 million innocent Saco Inn (Lovell), True Value Americans who just want to (Lovell), Towanda’s Specialty live out the American dream.

One can find fault with Food and Deli (Bridgton), Paws-A-While Kennels and President Trump’s style, Grooming (Waterford), and but he was elected by the The Loft Salon (Bridgton). American people under the Individuals who donated greatest system ever devised items included: Colin Jardene by a diverse group of citizens Scroll Work and Quilts attempting to form a nation (Sweden), Janet Mahannah out of an unforgiving wilderphotography (Sweden), Carol ness fraught with danger.

In their over-the-top Madsen (Waterford), and Bob Spencer, author (Waterford). fury over Hillary Clinton’s Funds were also raised defeat, Democrats are leavthrough the sale of Tilla ing no stone unturned in their Durr’s photo cards and Arden attempts to derail the Trump Johnson’s hand-knitted crafts. presidency. They couldn’t The names of the 32 raffle care less about the irreparable winners are available from damage they are inflicting to the Sweden Food Pantry, 137 the fabric of unity that is so Bridgton Rd., Sweden, ME essential in holding together a nation of numerous differing 04040.

Thanks to the generosity ethnic and religious beliefs of the people and business- and backgrounds.

In their unhinged and es in the area the Sweden Food Pantry raised $1847.25, seething rage at President which will be used to provide Trump, Democrats won’t food for the 83 families who even attempt to find a solution come each month represent- to the problem of millions of

August 8, 2019, The Bridgton News, Page 5D

Many thanks!

Imploding from within

MOON LANDING IN CASCO — The moon landing that happened in mid-July 50 years ago was the inspiration for this float during the Casco Day’s Children’s Parade.

(De Busk Photo) mostly poor and uneducated illegal immigrants who have our border under continuous attack.

Either we have a nation that determines who enters our country and under what circumstances, or we might just as well drop all pretense of the rule of law and order, and cowardly stand by and let this magnificent experiment at self-governance go up in flames much as Rome and Greece did.

We are now reaping the fruits of the constant and demagogic verbal attacks on the nation’s law enforcement community started by the Obama administration and gleefully carried on by every big city politician in the country.

Who ever thought we would live to see the day when police officers would be chased down the street and openly assaulted by roving bands of thugs, egged on by a crass and obnoxious political class that cares not a whit about the damage they are doing to America?

I won’t blame the brave and dedicated men and women in uniform that protect us from an increasingly lawless and belligerent populace if they

throw up their hands in disgust and leave the profession in droves, and return to some semblance of a normal life while they still can.

America is fast approaching the point of no return in matters both moral and fiscal.

Robert M. Howe Jr. Bridgton

Policies not working

To The Editor: “Nip the shoots of arbitrary power in the bud…The nature of the encroachment upon the American constitution is such, as to grow…Like a cancer…The revenue creates pensioners…pensioners urge for more revenue. The people grow less steady, spirited, and virtuous, the seekers more numerous and more corrupt…until virtue, integrity, public spirit, simplicity, and frugality, become the objects of ridicule and scorn…vanity, luxury, foppery, selfishness, meanness, and downright venality swallow up the whole society.” John Adams, Founding Father, second U.S. President There is a reason that the Progressives (Democrats and

Republicans alike) are losing their collective minds. Is it ignorance, hubris, greed, meanness or venality that keeps the Progressives flogging the dead horse of baseless investigations? Wasting taxpayer’s money looking in the cabinets and under the rugs of the smelly, deplorable Americans; trying to find a crime that they are sure Trump has committed if he beat Hillary. The Progressives are channeling the head of the Soviet secret police, Lavrentia Beria who, during the Stalinist purges of the 1930s and 1940s, infamously said “Show me the man and I’ll show you the crime.”

Unlike Beria our Progressives failed at “showing the crime” when it comes to President Trump, Progressives have turned to the “promise free everything for everyone” ploy to try to upset the Trump/LePage return to social and economic sanity. Progressives, in Maine and throughout America will deny it, but “free stuff” will have to be paid for by higher taxes or reduced services or both. Think of Cuba, Venezuela, Baltimore, Chicago, San Francisco, et al., LETTERS, Page 6D

(Continued from Page 1D) stories. Nationwide, multiple factors from over-hunting to pesticides had reduced their numbers so drastically that by 1967 only twenty-one pairs nested in Maine, and by 1978 they were listed as endangered. Various protections, including banning DDT, paid off handsomely and the population of Bald Eagles increased dramatically, so by 2009 Maine no longer considered them to be endangered or threatened. By 2018 733 pairs of Bald Eagles nested in Maine. As Eagles have become a more common sight around Maine’s lakes, there is some concern for the Loon population. The number of Bald Eagles has increased dramatically, but Maine Audubon’s Annual Loon Count reports the number of Loon chicks has remained fairly constant since 1984, and the number of adult Loons has increased only gradually.

Loons do not breed until they are six or seven years old, and they produce only one or two chicks a year. Shortly after the chicks hatch, the parents take them into the water, where they feed and guard them. The chicks are tiny, black, and covered with soft fluffy down feathers. In the water the down feathers become waterlogged and heavy, so chicks climb up onto the parent’s back to get warm and dry. Over the next weeks new feathers begin to grow in, and although the chicks can dive for a few seconds they are still quite vulnerable. They will not be able to fly until autumn, 90 days after hatching. Loons are excellent parents who struggle to raise their chicks on our busy lakes. Chicks can be hard to see on the water, especially if there are any waves on the surface, and they cannot dive deeply or swim fast enough to escape an oncoming motorboat. A Loon chick hit by a boat is likely to be killed. Even a well-meaning, curious person can stress a Loon family by getting too close, or by following them to take photos. If a Loon is keeping an

eye on a boat drifting quietly nearby it may fail to notice a predator, or some other danger. Loons who are slowly swimming away from an observer are trying to establish a safer distance, and a Loon who calls, or rises up in the water, is warning us to back off.

The increased number of predatory Bald Eagles presents another threat to local Loons. Last summer there were two verified reports, on different lakes, of a Bald Eagle swooping down and taking an adult Loon off the nest while it was incubating eggs. This summer, a kayaker on one of our local lakes found a Bald Eagle floating, dead, on the water near shore. When the Game Warden collected it he discovered a large stab wound in the chest, consistent with having been killed by a Loon. A Loon is larger and stronger than most folks realize, and is armed with a sharp, dangerous bill.

Underwater, a Loon is like a torpedo, powered by large feet at rear of the body, and it can instantly execute a 180-degree turn to catch prey. The same day that the Warden collected the dead Eagle, he had also collected a dead Loon chick on that lake. It is possible the adult Loon killed the Eagle while trying to defend its chick. In another incident this past week, kayakers observed a Bald Eagle “dive bombing” a Loon family on the water. This time, the parents and their chick were able to save themselves by diving.

Those of us who enjoy the lakes can help protect Loon families by keeping a respectful distance from their nests, and by being alert while driving boats to avoid hitting Loons. It is important to keep a good distance from Loons on the water, and if they move away to not follow them, since a Loon that is watching us is distracted, and more vulnerable to predation. Loons, like Bald Eagles and other wild birds, are legally protected from harassment by humans, so we can admire them from a distance.

Friedman still relevant today

(Continued from Page 1D) classmate of mine, who attended a four-hour lecture

by Friedman as part of his MBA program 50 years ago.

Here is what my classmate recalls about that lecture: He (Friedman) began by stating, “there is no such thing as free,” and four hours later I realized that what I learned would stay with me for the rest of my life. I became a true follower and have absolutely no regrets.

In a February 1973 interview with Playboy Magazine, Friedman discussed many other public policy issues, including the minimum wage, aid to higher education, social security, the negative income tax, and medical expenses. It is all still relevant today.

He called student loans “one of the country’s great-

est scandals…subsidies to higher education impose taxes on low-income people and benefit high-income people.” That may still be the case. We now have politicians promising “free” college education (Friedman must be spinning in his grave). Student loans total over $1.5 trillion, with a default rate of 10.7 percent.

Default means no payments have been made for 90 or more days. It they are not paid off, which may be likely, that could mean a loss to taxpayers of up to $150 million. “Free” college education? “Free” to whom? Not to you and me, taxpayers.

Forty-six years ago, Friedman was advocating for a simplified tax code: “I’d like to move toward an enormously simplified income tax, by eliminating all present deduc-

tions, except for a personal exemption and substituting a flat-rate for the current graduated schedule. … “If you eliminate the present deductions and retain the present personal exemption, you could scrap the current graduated rates — which run from 14 percent up to 70 percent — and raise the same amount of revenue with a flat-rate tax of around 16 percent.”

This issue seems to come up each election cycle; debated, but never acted on.

And, on it goes, with his comments and suggestions on a “negative income tax,” what we now know as the “Earned Income Tax Credit;” individual responsibility for medical expenses; a minimum-wage law that he criticizes because it “…makes it illegal for an

employer to hire a person with limited skills.”

Someone like me, for instance, who started his working “career” as a 15-year-old, making 75 cents an hour working as a stock boy at W.T. Grant Co. in Brunswick, Maine. Nine years, and innumerable jobs later, I graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Marietta College in Ohio — debt free!

My classmate, a Naples resident and a subscriber to The Bridgton News, asked me to write this article about Friedman. I reread two of Friedman’s books; watched some videos, and did extensive online research, plus draft after draft, etc.

My reward? A “free” lunch at Tom’s Restaurant.

Honestly, can’t we make that two “free” lunches?

Milton Friedman lives!

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(Continued from Page 5D) as your freedoms are traded for a seat at the government’s plantation tables.

Jock MacGregor Sebago

Thank you from delegate

To The Editor: I owe a few people a thank you. I was one of the delegates chosen to represent School District 61 (Bridgton, Naples, and Casco), at the 72nd Boys State Maine at Thomas College in Waterville. I want to thank the American Legion Post 155 in Naples for sponsoring me to go there. I also want to thank Walter Ridlon, the guidance counselor at Lake Region Vocational Center for bringing the idea to me.

That week at Boys State (June 16 to 20) was fun, interesting, and educational.

I ran for State Senate and got enough signatures for the primary election. I lost the primary, which was fine. I was then put into the House of Representatives and I ended up in the Business and Economic Development Committee and I learned some good stuff in that.

When we were split into political parties I scored just right on the test to be in the Nationalist Party, which was the conservative party this year. I think it was the liberal party last year. The other party was the Federalist Party, which was the liberal side of things. The Federalists were the majority but our House Speaker was conservative, which was good. Our Governor was conservative as well.

Thank you again to Post 155 and Mr. Ridlon.

Mike Larrabee Bridgton

More lies

To The Editor: Last week President Trump claimed before an audience of 9/11 first responders: “I was down there [at Ground Zero] also, but I’m not considering myself a first responder, but I was down there.

I spent a lot of time down there with you.” There is no evidence of this, but Trump was recorded that day mentioning in passing,

over the radio, that his was now the tallest building in Manhattan. Imagine saying this (falsely, it was 32nd), on the day of that tragedy.

The president waited a beat after making the claim of working among the first responders — a claim dismissed as untrue by the chief of the New York City Fire Department — for applause that never came.

But this was not the only high untruth spoken by the president this week. Following monthlong attacks on four black Congresswomen critical of his policies, who he said should return to their countries — all of them citizens and three U.S. born — he tweeted that black Congressman Elijah Cummings was a “racist” and a “brutal bully.” What excruciating irony. Rep. Cummings, who was nearly beaten to death on a march with Martin Luther King, and is a hero of the nonviolent Civil Rights movement — a brutal bully and a racist? These are slanders that match in depravity the president’s claim of having worked at Ground Zero.

For evangelical (especially) and other Trump supporters on the cusp of leaving his camp, all I can think to say is follow your heart; it’s the revealer of integrity.

Paul Baribault Lewiston

Not the law of the jungle

To The Editor: I was going through a packing box labelled “Odds & Ends” when I came upon an old Tom McLaughlin column titled, “That’s the law of the jungle.” I remember clipping it, but I must have lost track of it in the mayhem of selling our house in Bridgton and moving to Bath. That’s just as well, because the column is even more pertinent in the heyday of Trumpism than it was before Der Fuhrer sneered his way onto the scene.

McLaughlin began his anti-Obama rant as follows: “I’ve always had trouble with the ‘turn the other cheek’ thing…That’s how it was in my neighborhood. What you did was hit back harder and more often — twice at least…”

Well, that’s how it was in my neighborhood, too. So why have I never punched anybody in the face — not once, in 76 years? Oh, I’ve

been punched a few times, though not recently. Could it be that I choose to obey Jesus, not some “law of the jungle” in my neighborhood? After all, we don’t LOVELL — The Lovell live in a jungle.

Historical Society will Tom ought to remember be hosting their seventh who taught that “turn the Historic House Tour on other cheek thing.” Jesus Sunday, Aug. 11. Five hissaid, “You have heard that toric houses will be open it was said, ‘An eye for an for the tour from 1 to 4 eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ pm. After all tours have conBut now I tell you: do not cluded, refreshments (hors take revenge on someone d’oeuvres and a cash bar) who wrongs you. If anyone will be served at the Lodge slaps you on the right cheek, at Pleasant Point between 4 let him slap your left cheek, and 5 p.m. too” (Matthew 5:38 GNB).

The five houses to be So, Tommy boy, if you have toured are the Harriman a problem turning the other Barn, Camp 9, the Watson cheek, so does everybody Farm, the James Walker else. Jesus never promised House, and “Wigwam” at The frame of the Harriman Barn that following him would Gilmore Camps. The 1839 be easy, just necessary for Kimball-Stanford House, home of the Lovell Historical Society, will also be open for viewthose who claim the name ing at the beginning of the tour.

“Christian.”

The Harriman Barn, circa 1800, was originally located on Slab City Road, where it Nor did Jesus ever sugstood for 200 years. It was part of the Fox Family estate until it was recently purchased by gest that men need to prove the present owner. The frame was reassembled at its current location by Scott Campbell how “tough” they are. It’s of Maine Mountain Post & Beam, and it is now a wonderful example of “adaptive reuse” too bad that Tom never with stunning White Mountain vistas. learned that lesson, despite Camp 9 was built around 1900 for Mary Kydd, one of the few women doctors of her all his years in the church. day. She hired Wes Palmer to construct the camp and the building retains most of its origiOr perhaps he assumed nal details. A path leads down from the house to the boathouse and dock on the tranquil that Jesus was just kidding eastern shoreline of Kezar Lake. when he said, “Do not take The Watson Farm is named for Thomas Watson, who purchased this property in 1825. revenge.” Hint: He wasn’t.

He established a thriving farm encompassing much of the surrounding land on top of Revenge is Donald Trump’s Christian Hill Road that remained in his family for 107 years. Over the past 10 years, the way of life, but Christians homestead has gone through extensive renovations and is currently known as the Sabattus are expected to imitate View Inn. Jesus’ conduct, not the bruBuilt in 1838, The James Walker House is a stately Lovell Village home with connecting tality of our “thug-in-chief.” ell, sheds, and barn. In 1919, it was sold to Waldo Seavey, whose family kept the property That’s why I tried to folfor 100 years. Notable architectural details include paneled corner pilasters, tall first story low Jesus when some bully windows, and a porch on three sides supported by Greek Doric columns. An extensive smacked me in the face. I restoration of the house has just been completed. would rub my cheek and The final home on the tour is “Wigwam,” the private home of the owners of Gilmore say, “You don’t have to do Camps, a beautiful resort on the western shore of Kezar Lake’s Lower Bay. The home that, you know.” Then I was built by Ed Hutchins in the early 1900s, and in 1931 relative Maggie Dresser and her would turn and walk away. nephew Tom “Ren” Gilmore Sr., converted the property into a summer resort. The “Pool Returning good for evil actuHouse,” boathouse, and beach are also available for viewing. ally works. I’ve made it to The tour price is $25 per person and all proceeds benefit the Historical Society. Ticket old age that way. Christians sales are limited to 200 people. As numbers are limited, preregistration and payment is are called to live by the law advised. Tickets may also be purchased from noon to 1 p.m. on the day at the Kimballof Christ, not the law of the Stanford House on Route 5 (across from the Lake Kezar Country Club). For further inforjungle. Tom might want to mation and to reserve tickets call 925-3234. try it sometime.

Rev. Robert Plaisted Bath will replace an aging surplus sonally thank Chief Chris and the U.S. Coast Guard inflatable “lifeboat” and will Pond, Deputy Chief Andy Maritime Safety and be docked on the Naples Burnham, Captain Ephrem Security Team at Buzzard’s Causeway.

Paraschak, and Firefighter Bay, Massachusetts. Without Over the last two months, Dana Turcotte for the extra the dedicated efforts of these our members have worked time they put into the proj- people we would not be tirelessly, painting and ect, in addition to many able to provide this piece of upgrading the boat for fire other members of the fire apparatus to better protect To The Editor: On behalf of the Naples department use, including department who worked on the citizens of Naples.

Thank you.

Fire Association and the adding a fire pump which it. Also, a big thank you to Deputy Chief Justin Cox Naples Fire Department, I can pump over 500 gallons Hartford Communications, Naples Fire Department would like to thank the resi- per minute. I’d like to per- Moose Landing Marina, dents, taxpayers, and visitors to the Town of Naples for your support of our organization and most recent project, a new rescue boat Q: You’re 78 now and for Long Lake. With the (Continued from Page 4D) body whose life I can feel…

Music has given me pur- still performing around a help of generous donations lusionment.” hundred concerts a year.

Q: And music is part of pose. and support, the Naples Q: Were you ever going BD: If I’m here at 80, your art?

Volunteer Fire Association BD: The purpose of to be anything else…were I’ll be doing the same thing. was able to purchase a 25 ft. surplus U.S. Coast Guard music is to elevate the spir- you ever going to be an This is all I want to do — it’s all I can do.

Defender Class aluminum it and inspire. Not to help insurance salesman?

BD: I was never gonna Peter Bollen is a resident boat for our department to push some product down be anything else, never.

I of Bridgton who writes an your throat.

It puts you in use on Long Lake, Brandy Pond, and Sebago Lake. It tune with your own exis- was playing when I was 12 occasional column for The tence. Sometimes you really years old, and that was all Bridgton News dedicated to don’t know how you feel, I ever wanted to do — play books and authors, including reviews and news of the but really good music can my guitar.

Q: What are your favorite book trade. He welcomes define how you feel…somecomments and suggesone who’s telling me where moments?

BD: I like to play music tions and can be reached at he’s been that I haven’t and what it’s like there — some- on the stage. I expect to be pdboll@roadrunner.com playing music endlessly.

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