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SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS

Towns address marijuana retail storefronts Moratorium on November ballot

Naples to mail out pot survey

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — It is advisable to ask residents for their input prior to putting effort and time into any ordinance, especially one pertaining to retail stores for recreationaluse marijuana, according to town officials here.

The Town of Naples attempted get input from its residents by holding a public hearing on the marijuana moratorium. However, only two residents showed up for the planning board meeting that was held on Aug. 7.

Therefore, Naples will be following Bridgton’s lead by encouraging residents to answer a nonbinding survey.

It was decided that the survey would be sent as a mailer rather than being offered online.

Right now, the Naples Planning Board is at the beginning stages of crafting an ordinance that would govern recreational-use marijuana only. (Medical marijuana is controlled by the state rather than by the towns.) The proposed recreational-use pot ordinance would pertain to growing facilities and retail stores. A marijuana moratorium is in place for that reason, to give the town time to adopt an ordinance.

“There were two people from the public” for the pubSURVEY, Page 4A

FILLING IN THE BLANKS — While Maine voters approved a citizens’ petition to allow adult/recreational use of marijuana, towns continue to wrestle how to regulate retail storefronts for medical marijuana, as well as whether to allow commercial ventures.

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Planner Deb Brusini has spent a lot of time researching the ever-changing medical marijuana and adult-use scenery.

She tried to provide some clarity for Bridgton selectmen, who unanimously supported placing before voters a moratorium on retail medical marijuana caregiver storefronts on the November ballot.

If approved, the moratorium puts a hold on applicants seeking to open medical marijuana storefronts to sell product to caregivers, and give the planning board time to draft local standards

— areas which the state law failed to address.

The moratorium is for 180 days.

The town did enact a moratorium, but did not produce any local guidelines. Peabody said the intent of a moratorium is to provide time to bring forth regulations, not simply stall. Bridgton’s Planning Board is already working toward developing standards, including the siting for retail stores.

Planners are currently conducting a survey (available online at the town’s website or in paper form) asking local residents their thoughts on whether to allow MORATORIUM, Page 5A

Arborist to inventory, evaluate park trees

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Everyone wants Pondicherry Park to be a safe place to enjoy a walk or run while experiencing nature’s beauty.

Mary Jewett, Lakes Environmental Association’s teacher/naturalist, and Heather Rorer, Loon Echo Land Trust conservation outreach manager, also want to keep the intown forest in a natural state.

So, finding a solution on how to address several haz-

ardous trees along pathways, as well as off the beaten trails, was the question posed at a joint workshop last Wednesday.

Selectmen hosted the session, which included Pondicherry Park Stewardship Committee members (attending were Richard Bennett, Brian Cushing, Dan Edwards, Allen Erler and Jewett), foresters Shane Dugan and Jack Wadsworth and Loon Echo’s Heather Rorer.

There was no disagree-

ment that a need exists to cut several dead or diseased trees. The cost remains a question mark. The group reviewed what funds are presently available, and what the strategy should be moving forward.

As for funding, park maintenance money comes from the Moose Pond Land Trust, while unexpended year-end funds, as well as donations, go to the Pondicherry Park capital reserve.

Presently, there is $5,000 in the reserve account, while

the operating budget for fiscal year 2019 is $18,500.

The next question was trickier.

“We are here to find a happy medium,” Selectmen Chairman Lee Eastman said regarding the topic of hazardous tree removal. “We need to keep the park safe.”

Public Works Director Jim Kidder and Deputy Town Manager Georgiann Fleck walked the park’s boundaries and noted the number of hazardous trees seen.

“There’s a lot of problems

in the park,” Kidder said.

They reported back to Town Manager Bob Peabody, who, in turn, contacted a forester to give an opinion what should be done.

Forester Jack Wadsworth of Wadsworth Woodlands in Cornish (specializing in timber harvesting, consulting and land management with 44 years of forestry experience) checked the property and deemed it “dangerous.”

He suggested a light timber (biomass) harvest, which would entail cutting and

Naples seeks solution to radon in water supply

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — It did not come as a surprise that the Naples Town Hall’s water supply has high levels of radon. For years, bottled water has been available and signs placed near the sinks warn people that the H2O is not suitable for consumption.

What did come as a surprise to at least one selectman is that the solution was less expensive than previously thought.

Naples Town Manager John Hawley presented the problem with the drinking water to the Naples Board of Selectmen on Monday.

Water samples had been taken for testing on July 12, Hawley said. When the test results came back, not only were the levels of radon and radium high enough to warrant action, but also it was discovered “that our radon remover is no longer working,” Hawley said.

The town manager quoted a price of $9,900 for a radon-removal system through Ward Water, a water treatment company located in Steep Falls.

Chairman Jim Grattelo expressed his dismay that this was not remedied sooner.

“I don’t understand why we haven’t solved this problem,” Grattelo said. “If it is only $9,000, why was this never done?”

Selectman Kevin Rogers spoke.

“We are doing something about it right now,” Rogers said.

Grattelo continued.

“People have been complaining about this for years and years, I was under the impression it would cost $100,000. It’s only $9,000” to fix this, he said.

According to Hawley, “the state doesn’t require any action unless above 10,000pCi/L. It is 12,000.”

Radon is a naturally-occurring form of radiation, typically coming from granite rock and other geological formations with which well water comes in contact.

“We have to put in systems,” he said.

Selectman Jim Turpin asked if the Village Green well is “a drilled well as opposed to a dug well.”

Hawley confirmed it is a dug well before talking about the water treatment systems.

“It is two separate systems. The radon system is a bubbler. The uranium system is filtration, and the filters have to be changed out,” he said.

Chairman Grattelo pushed for some guarantees with the water-system purchase.

“The contractor states this will make the water drinkable? In the contract? The whole purpose is to make the water drinkable,” Grattelo said.

Hawley said that this was the case.

Turpin added, “The system will need maintenance. Do we want a contract from them to do that?”

RADON, Page 3A

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As the final touches were being applied to the new bus drop-off points and parking spaces at both Songo Locks School and Lake Region Middle School, the focus of SAD 61 officials is now on an old project — Crooked River School.

Superintendent of Schools Al Smith told the school board at last week’s meeting in Casco that the district will take another crack this November at gaining taxpayer approval for a bond to address improvements to repurpose the facility as an elementary school for grades three to five.

Twice, the idea was soundly rejected.

In 2015, when the proposal carried a $9.6 million price-tag, it was rejected 1698 to 604. The breakdown (yes/no): Bridgton 181–537; Casco 188–186; Naples 215–390; Sebago 20–585.

In 2016, the plan was scaled back to $7.8 million, but suffered the same fate — rejected, 1575–1156 (margin of 419). The breakdown (yes/no): Bridgton 379–492; Casco 325–254; Naples 419–406; Sebago 33–423.

Two years later, SAD 61 is still facing the same problem — Songo Locks is overcrowded (the facility was built to house about 360 stuCRES, Page 3A

SAD 61 takes another shot at CRES upgrade

chipping dead trees.

Another opinion was offered by Maine Forest Service district forester Shane Duigan, who covers 10 towns including Bridgton, Baldwin and Casco. Duigan walked the park with Loon Echo’s Jon Evans, and noted that he did not want to critique Wadsworth’s report because he wanted to bring a “fresh set of eyes” on the issue.

First point to consider, Duigan said, is the park’s ARBORIST, Page 4A

FOUND FOR FREE — on Craig’s List. Naples residents Laurie and Karl McEntire scored a free 1962 Westfield, which Karl spent two years restoring. The boat was among the entries at the 25th Annual Classic Wooden Boat Show held on the Causeway on Saturday.

(De Busk Photo)

‘Classics’ give history lessons, thrill rides

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — It’s a tale that might appear in Ripley’s Believe It or Not. New Englander Karl McEntire got his antique boat for free on Craig’s List.

“It was free. All I had to do is pick it up,” he said.

“It was a mess,” his wife Laurie said.

Karl has the photos to prove that it was in rough shape four years ago when he hauled it home on a trailer.

Hard to believe looking at it.

Tied to the dock is a candy-apple-red, 15-foot-long, 1962 Westfield. It’s shaped like a torpedo, low to the water with a pointed bow.

Inside the pristine watercraft

is memorabilia from the late 50s and early 60s – a tiny Coca-Cola cooler and wooden water skis.

The McEntires are also inside the boat. They are smiling at onlookers and answering the questions asked by people at the 25th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show on the Naples Causeway.

The mid-summer show

is sponsored by the Mountainview Woodies Classic Boat Club.

The McEntires are firsttimers at this show. In fact, this is the first time they’ve enter their ’62 Westfield, named the Lil’ Red Boat, in any boat show. They are new to Naples, too, having purchased a home here about a year ago.

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Chief questioned about BFD changes

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Steve Fay became fire chief, there was a list containing the names of 50 members.

50 sounds like a good number, but Fay quickly discovered it was hardly an accurate one.

“I expected a department of 50, but it’s not even close,” Chief Fay reported Tuesday night after Selectman Bear Zaidman indicated there was some public concern regarding perceived losses amongst the fire company’s ranks. “There were some people on the list that were deceased.”

Ultimately, the list was pared to 30 active members. Of those 30, just 14 are self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) certified — meaning they can strap on an air tank and fight a fire from the inside.

Of those 14, Chief Fay is one of them. “A town this size, that’s way short,” he said. “I should be monitoring the safety of my folks, not being inside.”

But, the chief says if he is needed to fight a fire, then that’s what he will do.

“Some are unable to be active due to family issues, but do the best that they can,” Chief Fay noted.

“Some people have left, but we have also added new people, like our chaplain who is now seeking fire training, and we had a gentleman yesterday take out an application. We’re trying. We have an advertisement that runs at the Magic Lantern Theater, as well as one that is in the Bridgton News.”

The chief admitted some people did leave the department because they did not like the direction he planned to take the BFD. Fay summed up his approach in three words — structure, order, discipline.

“I don’t run a department myself,” he said. “I run the department as a management team.”

The chief admitted he has been frustrated by being “blindsided at times” by public comments and inaccurate statements.

“My door is open. If you have a question, ask it. I’ll answer it.

That’s the best I can do,” he said.

Chief Fay then asked Zaidman, who had been a longtime firefighter, when was the last time he saw the department have 50 active members.

“I haven’t seen 50 active members in a while,” he responded.

Recruiting new firefighters is a nationwide problem, Fay added.

When Selectman Carmen Lone asked about whether BFD partnered with Lake Region Vocational Center’s firefighting program, Fay has offered students the chance to work with his crews on Wednesday nights or as community service time, but response has been limited.

He noted that the LRVC firefighting program, at times, has teetered on being able to fill enough seats to offer the class with eight to 11 signing up, but then dipping down to just six.

Use of town-owned vehicles questioned Although Bridgton has a policy that outlines how town vehicles should be used, some taxpayer concerns were raised to selectmen regarding whether the rules are being followed.

Bridgton Town Manager Bob Peabody said the policy took effect in 2010.

When some concerns were raised about Fire Chief Steve Fay’s use of the town-owned vehicle, Peabody realized he had been remiss in going over the policy with the fire chief, who has been on the job two years this coming December.

Because the chiefs — Police Chief Rick Stillman and Fire Chief

Steve Fay — along with Public Works Director Jim Kidder are technically on the job 24/7, Selectman Carmen Lone sees no problem with them using town vehicles at times on the weekends.

“I can’t imagine going on a joy ride in it to Massachusetts,” she said. “I imagine he has a more comfortable vehicle.”

Chief Fay said he does drive the town vehicle, at times, on the weekends because he is headed to work on the department’s airboat or meeting with firefighters, whose free time is on Saturdays or Sundays.

Selectman Bear Zaidman also pointed out that the fire chief keeps his protective gear in that vehicle, and thus should have quick access to it if an emergency call comes in.

Fay added that he also keeps two fire extinguishers and a safety vest in that vehicle.

“Every town struggles with this question,” Peabody said.

“I don’t want to be in a situation that I drive by something because I don’t have the right equipment,” Fay said. “I don’t go outside the borders of town or on joy rides.”

Peabody said the discussion about town vehicle use was not

Bridgton Fire Chief Steve Fay intended to be “accusatory,” and that since taxpayers foot the bill, they have a right to ask questions.

Kidder pointed out he uses the town-owned vehicle during the week, but not on weekends unless it is “snow season.”

“One time I had a vehicle problem and asked the town manager if I could use the town vehicle until my vehicle was fixed,” Kidder said.

“Each department head is different, and should be looked at differently.

The fire chief, his equipment is in the town vehicle.”

Selectmen asked Peabody, along with the chiefs and Kidder, to review the policy and determine if recommendations should be made to the board.

Short takes from Bridgton selectmen’s meeting Back to drawing board.

The search for a Community Development Director continues.

After reviewing a good pool of candidates, Town Manager Robert Peabody and his interview team narrowed the search to two finalists. When the position was offered to the leading candidate, the town was unable to meet the individual’s salary request.

The budgeted salary is $60,600. Peabody said the fair market for a town of Bridgton’s size would be $60,000 to $65,000.

“The final two were very good candidates,” Peabody said. However, the town will re-advertise the position in the near future. “Sometimes, one and two are not interchangeable. We’ll toss our

line out there again and see what happens.”

The town did land a new executive secretary — Jerusha Murray — who started her new job last Friday.

Also on the personnel front, Peabody gave high marks to student intern Asher Yusim, whose last day is Friday. He worked for the town for a 12-week period, May 29 to Aug. 17, as part of the Maine Government Summer Internship Program, earning $5,280 through a Community Development Cost Center.

“Asher proved to be a valuable team member and was an excellent fit for the scope of work described in our application,” Peabody said. “He enthusiastically engaged with key town officials to more precisely define

what was needed and best to achieve desired objectives, often going far beyond our original scope of work.”

His main focus was to create a properties database to replace the current hard-copy filing system. The database uses newly-acquired geographic information system (GIS) to support to major town projects — streetscape improvements to Main Street and the major expansion of the town’s wastewater collection, treatment and disposal system.

A student at the University of Maine majoring in International Affairs, Yusim was also involved in creating a series of advertisements for local newspapers regarding the need and scope of the proposed wastewater project. He also was the “sum-

mer keeper” of the town’s Facebook page. Peabody noted that Yusim also assisted Code Enforcement Officer Rob Baker and administrative secretary Brenda Day in developing ways to fill in forms online.

“He was a great help!”

Peabody said.

Hospital response.

Before David Frum resigned as Bridgton Hospital’s president, he sent a correspondence to town officials indicating a willingness to attend a future meeting and talk about concerns regarding BH. It appears, there will still be a future meeting. Central Maine Healthcare CEO Jeff Brickman has indicated a willingness to make a short presentation regarding what is transpiring at Bridgton

Hospital and where it is headed. That meeting could be as soon as the next selectmen’s meeting set for Aug. 28. Local officials will seek formal confirmation as soon as possible.

Selectman Carmen Lone voiced appreciation for the quality and dedicated work turned in by BH staff, especially during this time of upheaval.

Taxes were due yesterday, Aug. 15.

Revision. The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. in the selectmen’s meeting room regarding a Willis Brook Aquifer Ordinance revision.

Water testing. Highland

Lake Beach was back in the news last Friday with a failed e.coliform test forcing closure of the beach to swimming for a second time.

Samples were tested Monday, and results showed the e.coliform count was “well below the acceptable limit.” The beach was immediately reopened for swimming.

Looking to be “proactive” regarding water quality, board chairman Lee Eastman said the town will be testing at all beaches weekly until Labor Day. Testing will be done on Wednesday, so that if there is a failed sampling, a retest can be done on Thursday. Two failed tests BRIDGTON, Page 4A

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Naples radon solution

(Continued from Page 1A) Grattelo said, “A lot of things in the town we say we are going to do, but we don’t.

For a fair price, give them a chance. We’d like to have a service contract added to this.

Let us test this on a regular basis.”

The idea of once every three months was brought up.

Selectman Bob Caron II said that if a drinking water supply is located in a public building, quarterly water testing is mandated.

TAKING ANOTHER SHOT AT AN UPGRADE — SAD 61 will put forth an expansion/ “You have to turn your renovation proposal for Crooked River School to taxpayers this November. reports into the state. That is required by law,” he said.

Then, he addressed why a new water-treatment system was not installed sooner.

“Five years ago, a system (Continued from Page 1A) dents, yet enrollment is close to 440), and two portable classrooms that were brought in to Year/Project ease the crunch are starting to 1968: Sebago Elementary, grades K-5, $388,854 show some “wear and tear.”

1985: Lake Region Middle School, grades 7-8, $2,365,000 New Director Tuan Nguyen 1985: Crooked River Elementary, grades 4-6, $1,720,000 asked the superintendent if 1987: Sebago Elementary School front wing

By Dawn De Busk the next proposal would carry 1992: Songo Locks School, grades K-3, $5,090,000 Staff Writer a lower cost or if the project 1998: Central Office, $300,000 NAPLES — The water would be scaled down?

1999: Stevens Brook Elementary renovation, grades K-6, levels at Kent’s Landing are While district officials and $7,499,533 the opposite of that 1974 the architect continue to work 1999: Lake Region Middle School addition, $2,955,000 Johnny Cash song, “How on plans, Smith said the pro1999: Athletic Field complex, $1,000,000 posal would be very similar to 2000: LRVC Whitehouse modular, Grades 9-12, $840,235 high is the water momma?”

While the shallow water the last one that went to voters 2001: LRHS East Wing modular, $592,000 might be great for the comwith a few tweaks, such as put2003: Sebago Elementary modular, $388,854 fort levels of watchful mothting off playing field improve2008: LRMS renovate lower level, $512,788 ers whose children haven’t ments. As for the cost, numbers 2010: Songo Locks modular addition, $587.461 are being generated and will 2012: LRHS-LRVC addition/renovation, Essential learned to swim yet, it is not always suitable for launching likely be presented at the next Services building, $13,837,000 motorized marine vessels. In board meeting (Aug. 27, 7 p.m.

2018: Songo Locks traffic pattern, parking, $548,415 fact, someone recently bent at Stevens Brook Elementary 2018: LRMS traffic pattern, parking, $347,729 their boat propeller at the in Bridgton). However, Smith site. speculated that costs would be special educational population, upgrade front. Paving was also The water levels at Kent’s up.

What will be different this we have had to add two exter- done behind the high school, Landing were a topic of distime around will be scratching nal portables that support seven while the school’s second floor cussion at the Naples Board the Sebago vote from the equa- additional classrooms — one of main hallway had new carpet of Selectmen meeting on tion. Sebago withdrew from which houses the fifth grade.” installed. Four bathrooms were Monday.

Smith hopes taxpayers also upgraded.

Not much can be done SAD 61 and will open next Director Karla Swanson- except to erect signs letting month as its own school district attend informational meetings (yet still sending students to the to hear the full scope of the Murphy asked whether a sign boaters know that the water middle and high schools on a project, as well as get an accu- identifying the middle school levels are low, according to rate handle on how the costs was part of the improvement Naples Town Manager John tuition basis).

A key to gaining approval, will shake out (what it will plan there. While there is letter- Hawley.

“Recently, we had a citiboth Smith and School Board mean in terms of their taxes) ing on the building, a sign near chairman Janice Barter said, as SAD 61 starts to retire some the roadway could be helpful. zen launch his boat and damSmith planned to look into it. aged his props,” Hawley said. will be better communication existing debt.

Nearly a full staff. Despite “He was looking for compen“I believe we need to make with taxpayers.

“I think we need to do a bet- sure we more clearly commu- three candidates deciding to sation. But, I told him that the ter job from the financial posi- nicate with the public the debt rescind acceptance of positions town isn’t liable,” he said.

“He thought we should tion. Our debt payments will of bonds that we currently in SAD 61, Smith says the basically remain constant with have and their end dates. We district has just three openings do a better job at notifying the retiring of the Songo Locks need to clearly communicate left to fill before opening day. citizens,” he said.

Hawley said a few signs School (SLS) and Stevens to the public that by the time Nominations approved by the had been ordered to warn Brook Elementary school and the CRES bond starts, two board included: • Laurie Porter as school boaters that the water is shalathletic field bonds as this major bond debts (SBES and CRES bond starts to be paid,” athletic filed bonds) will have nurse at Lake Region High low at the boat launch and Barter said. “Also, we now reached their maturity. Thus, School. She earned her bach- that they will be launching at have a whole grade of students providing an opportunity to elor of science in Nursing from their own risk.

The fact is the water is in a portable at SLS. The costs maintain a consistent finan- Idaho State University, and of the portables alone will help cial debt position,” Smith from February 2006 to June shallow there, and that to defray the costs of the CRES noted. “Further, due to the 2018 was district school RN won’t change “unless the portable lease costs and other for Vallivue School District in state allows us to dredge it,” bond, as well.”

Barter added that to grow annual portable expenses, our Caldwell, Idaho. There were Selectman Bob Caron II said.

Chairman Jim Grattelo the Lake Region, the area needs annual expenditure for the 12 applicants, two were intertwo newest external portables viewed. shared an opinion he had to attract families.

• Courtney Roberts as expressed before.

“A refurbished, upgraded are over $100,000 a year. In “If the state had put in CRES will help to do that,” she reviewing the tentative CRES Athletic Trainer. She earned her bond costs, these combined bachelor of science in Athletic the boat launch, they would pointed out.

After being on the expenditures will be close Training from the University have found a way to dredge shelf for nearly two years, to, if not completely cover of Southern Maine, and was it and made it deeper. The Superintendent Smith sees the the bond costs for the CRES an intern from January to May, state would not have put in 2018, at Bridgton Academy. that boat launch,” where the time is right to give the project project.”

Busy summer. Parking There were five applicants, water is too shallow for most another look. motorized boats.

“Sometimes, the need for a and drop-off improvements three were interviewed.

Note: As part of the Back to Grattelo was referring to project like CRES, when first at SLS and LRMS should be presented, isn’t always obvi- completed by the start of the School edition, The News will the point in time when resious to people. Time often pro- school year, Smith reported. It’s report on all new staff as well dents in Naples turned down the Department of Inland vides the opportunity for the been a busy summer on the as transfers. need to become truly apparent,” he said. “The issues that we have been and currently are experiencing in regards to SLS haven’t changed. In fact, due to the student population numbers and the increase in our

CRES project is back

mind,” Hawley said.

Grattelo commented that currently the town pays for bottled water.

If the radon and radium are removed and the town no longer needed to buy bottled water, that could be a cost savings.

“We don’t buy the smaller bottles. We buy five gallons [for a water cooler] and go through one of those a week,” Hawley said.

The board voted unanimously with all members present to spend $9,900 on two water-treatment systems with a guarantee that the water would become drinkable. Additionally, the town will enter into a service contract with Ward Water.

Fisheries’ offer to pay for and manage a public boat launch at Kent’s Landing, which was in the process of being purchased by the town. In 2009, the members of a committee formed to review the purchase and use of Kent’s Landing insisted that the town maintain control over the beach. The town refused to accept the state funding because taking the money would have meant opening the beach to everyone — outof-staters and out-of-towners included.

Currently, only Naples residents and their guests are allowed to use the Town Beach, per town ordinance.

However, when it comes to allowing nonresidents to use the boat launch, the town has reversed stances several times this summer. It was off limits to nonresidents; then, the town resumed with charging a launch fee to nonresidents.

One aspect of the discussion about whether or not to allow this is: the town does not want to compete with small, seasonal businesses that offer boat launching services.

On the other hand, the Kent’s Landing boat launch fee helps to offset the cost of milfoil inspectors there.

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A Naples resident sitting in the audience, Roger Clement, said he thought the water treatment system was purchased about six years ago. Also, Clement recommended that the town test other sources of water.

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Barter seeks HD 68 seat

Janice Barter of Naples has announced her candidacy for the Maine House of Representatives for House District 68, which includes the towns of Baldwin, Cornish, Naples, North Parsonsfield and Sebago.

Janice graduated from high school in Enfield, Connecticut and holds a bachelor of arts degree in Economics from Tufts University.

In 1984, Janice and her husband, Dr. Stephen Barter, chose to move to Naples to open his medical practice and raise their two sons, Craig and Trent.

In addition to managing the medical practice for 34 years, Janice has been a member of the SAD 61

School Board for the past 20 years. She has served on the board’s Finance, Curriculum and Personnel Committees, as well as the Lake Region Vocational Center Advisory Board. She is currently the School Board’s chairman.

“I am running for the Maine Legislature because of the need for voices of reason and understanding to represent the interests of the Lake Region and Sacopee Valley areas. I believe I can be that voice. Too often, negativity takes over and no one ends up being heard and nothing gets done. There are many issues that should be truly bipartisan in nature — getting jobs to keep our sons and daughters in Maine, equal educational opportunities for

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all statewide, north to south, coast to inland, and healthcare that is affordable and insurance that actually covers medical expenses without a huge deductible,” she said.

“It’s important that representatives of all parties work together in the legislature to come up with commonsense solutions that will benefit all Mainers. I believe that I can help make that a reality.”

HARRISON — Tony Lorrain of Harrison has announced his candidacy for the Maine House of Representatives for House District 69, which includes the towns of Bridgton, Denmark and Harrison.

A Maine native and graduate of Oxford Hills High School, he has spent the past 33 years working at Sabre Yachts in Raymond.

Lorrain is seeking to replace outgoing Representative Phyllis Ginzler (R-Bridgton), who isn’t seeking re-election after serving two terms in the Maine House.

“Tony has my full support to serve as the next state representative. Tony will bring a fresh, outside perspective to

Augusta and will continue the positive progress and reforms made by Republicans, which has resulted in our best financial standing in decades.” said Rep. Phyllis Ginzler.

Lorrain grew up in a household of nine children, (six brothers, two sisters) and has a first-hand understanding of living through poverty and demonstrating success through a strong work ethic, perseverance and creating opportunity.

As a state representative, Lorrain pledges to represent the taxpayer, reform welfare and bring common-sense solutions to the state Capitol.

“As someone who regularly works over 40 hours a week to provide for my family, I understand what it means

Tony Lorrain of Harrison to earn a living, to pay taxes, and believe the government needs to spend it wisely and efficiently. We need to make sure that people who are in need get the assistance they deserve, while avoiding government handouts that create long-term dependence, costing the taxpayer,” he said.

Tony and his wife, Kim, are parents to four and grandparents to four.

Input: Naples to mail residents marijuana survey unhappy people, or to have it voted down by residents at the annual town meeting.

“The Town of Bridgton just did a nonbinding public survey. They placed advertisements in the newspaper, telling people to go online [to fill out survey]. We are proposing to do the same thing,” Hawley said.

“The only thing about online surveys is you don’t know where the results are coming from,” he said, repeating again that the survey is “nonbinding.”

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As Jewett pointed out early in the discussion, the goal is to keep Pondicherry Park as a forest, allowing nature to run its course, including letting downed trees or branches off the trails to decompose naturally. She pointed out that these trees often turn into homes for forest wildlife.

Based on this “mission,” Duigan recommended the use of an arborist to evaluate each tree’s condition and use a rating system in regards to hazard. Then, a schedule is created to remove “X” number of dangerous trees each year, with a new inventory check done the following season to update the list.

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The selectmen agreed with the idea. The town manager did not say how soon those mailers would be printed and mailed to residents.

According to Naples Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Renee Carter, the inquiries from potential recreational pot businesses have been rather minimal — for the time being.

“Every now and then, about once a week or every other week, someone calls asking questions. I tell them we do not allow it. I tell them the Town of Naples has a

moratorium in place.”

In the Town of Raymond, residents at a special town meeting on July 31 voted down a proposed marijuana moratorium.

“According to Bernstein Shur, we were the first town in Maine to vote it down,” Raymond Town Manager Don Willard said.

The town’s law firm, Bernstein Shur, developed a boiler-plate moratorium that would have given the elected town officials more time to prepare an ordinance, he said.

“It was kind of an unusual vote,” Willard said.

“There are people who are in the medical marijuana business, users of medical marijuana, and people who hoped it would be available for them and their family.

There was more of a medicinal argument rather than a free market argument,” he said, adding one resident “spoke in favor of free enterprise.”

Willard said that the special town meeting might represent a microcosm of the whole town. There were public hearings on three different issues and about 45 people attended.

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public to take part in this conversation. What we don’t want is for something to come up and have a roomful of people who are unhappy,” Hawley said.

“We need to get some guidance from the public,” he said.

Selectman Bob Caron II offered a solution to concerns that an online survey might include answers from people who aren’t Naples residents.

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in the park’s budget, eight or 10 trees could be addressed this year. Some trees extend to 100 feet in height.

Selectman Bear Zaidman questioned what happens if the number of hazardous trees reaches 100 — including trees that are away from trails, yet could still pose a danger to walkers and runners who stray from established paths, as seen on cameras installed within the forest. If numbers reach that level, the town might have to consider other options.

“I don’t want to see anyone get hurt, not on my

watch,” Zaidman said. “We know there are hazardous trees in the woods, and while we’re not liable if someone is killed or maimed, it bothers me.”

Eastman agreed. “We know they are there and we need to address it,” he said.

Jewett suggested that more signage could be installed, instructing users to stay on established paths, as well as noting that use of Pondicherry Park is at one’s own risk.

She also noted that removing trees and opening the forest’s canopy would

allow more light to enter the property and enable proliferation of invasive plants.

After an hour and a half of discussion, the group came to a consensus to hire an arborist to inventory and evaluate trees in Pondicherry Park.

Kidder received an e-mail Tuesday from Q-Team in Naples, quoting an estimate of $1,600 to conduct a “thorough assessment” of the park, and rate possible hazardous trees by tagging them with various colored tape.

Selectmen voted 5–0 to hire Q-Team.

(Continued from Page 2A) will result in beach closure to swimming. Postings will be made on the town’s website.

Because e.coliform levels can “go up and down day to day” and the town is unable to test the water every day, Peabody said a double-fail would be the standard for beach closure.

“It’s the best we can do,” he said. “Beachgoers have to be good citizens too.”

Milfoil testing help.

Moose Pond Association president Mark Patterson inquired about seeking town assistance with milfoil testing costs. The association primarily operates on donations. Selectman Bear Zaidman asked the town manager to send the association a letter outlining how outside organizations can request funding during the budget process.

Reappointed. Selectmen reappointed Sharon Abbott to the Board of Appeals as a regular member. Her term was set to expire in September.

Tasting new brew. The

Maine Brewers Guild puts out a trail map that shows the location of 100 craft beer producers. Peter Mortenson wants to be included.

Mortenson operates Drumming Grouse Brewery, LLC, at 318 Fosterville Road in South Bridgton. He requested a victualer license to open a “tasting room,” where visitors can sample or enjoy a pint of his latest brew.

The room is 12 ft. by 24 ft., connected to the brewery.

“People are interested in talking with a brewer, seeing the brewery and trying some beer,” Mortenson said.

There is no permanent sign at Drumming Grouse Brewery, just a sandwich board indicating when the brewery is open.

Selectmen approved the request 5–0.

Parking on Main Hill.

Hearing comments from various individuals, chairman Lee Eastman raised a couple of questions regarding parking in the Main Hill area from the length of time people can park there to whether additional spaces can be created.

Eastman pointed out that since some apartments are located along that stretch, renters or guests could leave vehicles parked along the roadway for extended periods.

While the town has an ordinance (approved in 2016) that limits parking along Main Street to two hours, there is no signage because officials noted it would be difficult to police and enforce it.

However, some vehicles have been towed due to lengthy parking stays, Peabody and Public Works Director Jim Kidder noted.

Kidder said only one parking space was eliminated along that stretch — it was located near Roxy’s Hairport, since it was creating a hazard trying to leave that lot.

Considering winter travel up the hill, the town purposely placed just two parking spaces at various points on that stretch to avoid parallel parking situations, Kidder pointed out.

Additional parking could be created at the site where a house — adjacent to the medical office owned by Dr. Dennis Sullivan — was torn down. That possibility will be looked at as the town works on its streetscape project, Peabody added.

Needing some cleaning?

Does the soldier at the Main Hill monument need a shower? One veteran believes it is time for the town to give the monument a cleaning.

Kidder admitted it has been years since it has been cleaned. He also pointed out that if the town wishes to pursue a cleaning, it should be done by professionals because “we could cause more damage than good” if not addressed correctly.

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(Continued from Page 1A) lic hearing on the moratorium during the most recent planning board meeting, according to Naples Town Manager John Hawley.

“Because this is going to be a hot-button issue, it is difficult for the planning board to work without town input,” he said.

He said it would be frustrating for the planning board to put into the ordinance language or a concept that the general public disagreed with and suddenly have the meeting room chairs filled with

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Police await causes of deaths

Bridgton moratorium (Continued from Page 1A) adult use marijuana establishments — medical, retail, commercial. The deadline to submit a survey is Friday, Aug. 31.

Selectmen asked planners to conduct a survey and use the results as a guide in developing local standards.

Brusini, a planning board and ordinance review committee member, fielded several questions on the marijuana topic.

She tried to keep answers about adult-use (recreational) and medical-use marijuana short and on target: • It is legal to use, but not legal to sell.

• Adult-use is for those 21 years of age and older.

• One can’t grow commercially for the purpose of recreational/adult use.

• At the moment, one can possess six plants for one’s private use.

• A town can ‘opt in’ by town ordinance or citizen petition to get licensed by the state to allow retail stores for commercially-grown product to be sold for adult use.

“What’s the difference between a moratorium and moratorium ordinance?” Selectman Bear Zaidman asked.

Town Manager Bob Peabody responded there is no difference. “Most people just don’t say the ‘ordinance’ part,” the manager noted.

drive had reached $3,877 in seven days — the goal was $2,500.

Meanwhile, Bridgton Chief Rick Stillman told The News that the state’s Medical Examiner’s Office will release a cause of death of Stephen Bricault after they get toxicology results, “which could be many weeks away.”

Bricault, 42, of Naples was swimming off of Plummers Landing in Long Lake in Bridgton last Wednesday evening when he drowned.

Officials say Bricault was with his girlfriend at the time of the incident just before 7:30 p.m.

Fire officials learned that the couple had been swimming together and became separated after leaving a sandbar and apparently swimming back towards shore. Bridgton Fire Chief Steve Fay said the girlfriend informed first responders at the scene that

before Bricault went under, she asked him where his hat was.

“He shook his head and slipped below the surface,” said Chief Fay, who quoted the police report. “She didn’t see him any longer. That’s when she called 9-1-1.”

Officials say Bricault was

about 50 feet from the shoreline and about 25 feet away from a dock. Water depth was estimated at eight to 12 feet. The body was recovered in a short period of time, but attempts to revive Bricault were unsuccessful. Officials say alcohol may have been a factor in the drowning.

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — One roadrelated project will be completed this autumn, and another should have the shovels in the ground next summer.

The Naples Board of Selectmen accepted a cost for striping 18 miles of roadway.

The board also settled on an engineering firm to design the turning lane and cross-

walk for the intersection of Route 35 and Roosevelt Trail.

According to Naples Town Manager John Hawley, town staff sent out six referrals for proposals (RFPs) for the Route 35 engineering job.

Two firms responded by the deadline, he said.

Gorrill Palmer Consulting Engineers gave a cost estimate of $49,000 for the two-phase job. Milone & ROADS, Page 7A

(Continued from Page 3A) Caron returned to the topic of the terrain, the shallow water, at the Town Beach and Kent’s Landing.

“You have to go out 100 feet to get over your head.

That whole area is a shallow area. It has been shallow there since I was a kid,” Caron said.

Also, Caron said that dredging was most likely out of the question.

At the same time, it was mentioned that maybe the town should contact the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to see if dredging were a possibility.

Selectman Jim Turpin toyed with the idea of moving the boat launch to the northwest side of the beach in the swimmers’ area where the water is slightly deeper, and swapping the swim area to where the dock is.

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That would likely prove to be more difficult than dredging. Plus, the infrastructure such as the paved roadway and the underwater concrete boat launch are already in place on the right side of the property.

Naples residents Roger Clement suggested a simple solution.

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Local police chiefs expect it will take several weeks to learn what caused the deaths of two men — one found on the beach of the Saco River, the other an apparent drowning victim in Long Lake.

Fryeburg Chief Joshua Potvin told The News Tuesday to check back in a couple of weeks regarding the death of 27-year-old Dylan Szabad of Nashua, N.H. First responders found Szabad, who was on a camping and canoeing trip with friends, deceased after being sent near mile 14 of the Saco River at 7:45 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 5.

On a GoFundMe page, Szabad is described by friend Peter O. Peloquin (who created the page to raise funds to cover funeral costs with any remaining money to go into an account for Szabad’s son) as an “accomplished blue grass flat picker” and “singer/songwriter…(with) a heart of gold and a vigor for life revived by the birth of his son 2½ years ago.”

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Child-care program to renew Singer lease

HELP TO RESTORE DEERTREES — Melissa Rock, VP marketing and communications officer and Erin Nelson, AVP market manager of Norway Savings present Andrew Harris, artistic and executive director of the Deertrees Theatre, with funds to refurbish audience seating.

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HARRISON — Norway Savings Bank has made a donation of $10,000 to historic Deertrees Theatre in Harrison for a major overhaul to the audience seating.

This gift will be paid over two years.

A longtime destination for arts and entertainment, Deertrees Theatre was built in 1936. It has served as an opera house, home to summer stock, and now hosts season after season of great music, comedy, theater and children’s programming.

Listed on Maine’s State Register of Historic Landmarks and on the National Registry of Historic Places, Deertrees is an old building, with a long list of maintenance requirements.

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — In years past, it seems the lease contract for the Singer Center has not been made official by a signature. Most recently, the lease expired in 2017 and has not been renewed.

“We had this issue where the person wasn’t available or the lease wasn’t signed,” Chairman Jim Grattelo said.

The Edward I. Singer Community Center, once known as the Grange Hall, is one of the town-owned buildings on the Village Green.

The Casco-Naples Before & After School Care Center, which is designed for schoolage children, has been operating out of Singer Center for about a decade. The center is licensed to serve up to 49 children.

Ultimately, the Naples Board of Selectmen tabled the lease agreement until its Aug. 27 meeting. That was because the person who runs the center, Kim Litchfield, was sick and could not attend Monday’s meeting.

According to Naples Town Manager John Hawley, the new lease would start and end on the same dates as the calendar year for School Administrative District 61.

There was some discussion about the lease, including if the next meeting would provide time to lock in the lease before school was back in session. The board agreed that since SAD 61 schools start on Wednesday, Aug. 29, waiting two weeks to revisit the lease would be okay.

“There are some minor changes,” Hawley

“One of the keys to a great theater is its seats,” said Andrew Harris, artistic and executive director of the Deertrees Theatre.

“We had to replace a large number of our seats to enhance the acoustics and give our patrons a more comfortable experience. We are so thankful that Norway Savings came through with a donation that will cover this expense.”

“Deertrees is a cultural gem in our area,” said Patricia Weigel, president and CEO of Norway Savings Bank. “It attracts theaterBy Dawn De Busk goers from all over to the Harrison area, creStaff Writer ating economic vitality and opportunities.

NAPLES — When Naples We are proud to help them maintain this historic landmark for generations to come.” Town Manager John Hawley got a reasonable offer from an area firm to do the engineering for the leaky gymnasium roof, he got it in writing.

“We asked an engineering firm to give us a price to look at” options to add a pitched, metal roof while taking into

said, indicating instead of going from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., the lease would allow the center to operate from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. “So that the town could use it for meetings at night,” he said.

“This agreement was year-round because she ran the summer camp program but we do that now,” Hawley said.

During the summer of 2017, the program offered day camps for the first time. This summer, it did not.

“In lieu of paying rent, they paid half the utilities,” Hawley began.

Bob Caron II clarified why the utilities were shared.

When Before & After Care is not in operation “we have the heat on so we don’t freeze the pipes.”

Hawley resumed speaking, hoping to get input from the board.

“I don’t know what you want to do with the rent,” he said.

Selectman Jim Turpin said, “They have an advantage over other competitors because they don’t pay the rent. Do you know if they have any (childcare facilities) in town?”

No one provided a list of those.

“On one hand, it is clearly a benefit and an asset to parents to have this available. On the other hand, we should not allow them to have an advantage over other competitive businesses,” Turpin said.

Grattelo agreed with a topic that has been broached before.

“The town shouldn’t be in the business of subsidizing businesses,” Grattelo said.

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Chatham school reunion CHATHAM, N.H. — On Saturday, Aug. 25, the Chatham Historical Society will hold a school reunion for students who attended any of the Chatham oneroom elementary schools.

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The Chatham Center School, which was the last eightgrade, one-room schoolhouse in New Hampshire, closed 50 years ago.

President of the Historical Society, Jeanne Eastman, explains, “Over the years there have been eight different schoolhouses in Chatham.

There are still alumni of three of those schools — Chatham Center School, Green Hill School in South Chatham, and Eastman School in North Chatham.” The Society hopes to bring together these former

students to hear their memories of their school days.

Relatives and friends of the students and teachers are also welcome to attend the reunion, which will be held at the Chatham Center Schoolhouse at 1061 Main Rd., the new home of the Chatham Historical Society.

The event will start at 10 a.m. with the opportunity for former students to recite any poems and songs that they remember, or read reports saved from school days. A REUNION, Page 8A

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$1,000,000

BIG, BIG, BIG DONATION — Camp Sunshine gratefully accepted a $1,011,330 donation from Tropical Smoothie Café during last week’s oncology session. This was the largest single donation the camp has ever received, providing Camp Sunshine vital funding to offer children with life-threatening illnesses and their families a cost-free retreat on the shores of Sebago Lake.

CASCO — Camp Sunshine gratefully accepted a check for more than one million dollars from Tropical Smoothie Café last week.

This is the largest single donation the camp has ever received, providing Camp Sunshine vital funding to offer children with lifethreatening illnesses and their families a cost-free retreat on the shores of Sebago Lake.

Tropical Smoothie Café sponsored the week’s oncology session at Camp Sunshine, where it presented the charity with a donation for $1,011,330, which is reflective of fundraising efforts put forth at every Tropical Smoothie Café location in the United States.

“Camp Sunshine does a tremendous job of helping families create lasting memo-

this generous donation go archery during the winter to sponsoring both a sum- months.” mer oncology session, as Camp Sunshine continues well as helping with family to earn Charity Navigator’s transportation assistance. highest nonprofit rating for The Tropical Smoothie sound fiscal management and Café Sports Center will be is accredited by the American revealed this week and is Camp Association. equipped with indoor activiFounded in 1984, Camp ties such as basketball, floor Sunshine provides retreats hockey, volleyball, archery, combining respite, recreation rock climbing and more. and support, while enabling “Tropical Smoothie Café hope and promoting joy, for continues to blow us away children with life-threatening with their enthusiasm illnesses and their families for our mission at Camp through the various stages of Sunshine,” said Camp a child’s illness.

Sunshine’s Executive Camp Sunshine’s program Director, Michael Katz. is offered year-round and has “They have raised more distinction of having been than six million dollars designed to serve the entire for Camp Sunshine over family in a retreat model. the years, enabling us to The program is free of charge bring more families from to families and includes onacross the country to Camp site medical and psychosoSunshine. We can now also cial support. Bereavement use the new sports center sessions are also offered for to offer even more activi- families who have experities like rock climbing and enced the death of a child

to Camp Sunshine

ries and building impactful relationships for the population it serves,” said Tropical Smoothie Café CEO, Charles Watson. “Tropical Smoothie Café franchisees, team members and guests are excited to present Camp Sunshine with this historic check in our 11th year of fundraising for them.”

While at Camp Sunshine, families are able to relax, connect with other families, and enjoy all that summer in Maine has to offer. Special to this week’s oncology session, families can enjoy fishing with the Eagle Bass Masters; rides on antique boats, provided by the Mountain View Woodies Antique Boat Club; cooking programs courtesy of Culinary Corps; and much more!

The funds raised from

from a supported illness.

Tropical Smoothie Café is a fast, casual restaurant concept inspiring healthier lifestyles across the country, with more than 600 locations nationwide. With snack and meal options for any time of day, Tropical Smoothie Café

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1,000 births

(Continued from Page 8A) The culture has changed based on research — it results in better transition, better breathing and better bonding,” she added.

Other changes to the practice include delayed cord clamping, which lets baby get extra stem cells and oxygen; and encouraging the breast crawl, where the baby is given the opportunity to find their mothers’ breast on their own and to decide when to take the first breastfeed, resulting in better breastfeeding initiation.

Breastfeeding support has become de facto for new moms and babies, too.

“Many midwifery concepts have become the norm now, they’ve gone mainstream compared to when I started. Midwives can change the culture of a hospital. Doctors have adapted a lot for those that are low-risk. Doctors here have embraced it. So we only offer interventions for those that need it or want them,” she said.

Unwelcome changes have come as well, with mothers and babies being impacted by the opioid epidemic.

“When I started delivering babies, (opioid abuse) was rare. It miles of them needs strip- was hardly anyone. Now it’s about 10% of our population. With programs like our New Life prenatal substance abuse treatment ing,” he said.

Then, Hawley used the program, women can turn their lives around,” Mulkern said. calculator on his cell phone to come up with a price of $4,750.

Selectman Jim Turpin said Building Contractor he brought up roads’ striping after it was brought to his Repairs attention by a resident.

Naples to stripe roads, hire engineering firm done.”

Hawley agreed, indicating it could likely cost more than $100,000.

“We didn’t budget for the engineering. So, what I plan to do is take from the Paving Reserve Account. And, we would budget this money to repay the paving reserve,” He said.

During the same time frame that the town manager is working on the budget, “we will know exactly what it will cost,” he said.

“We should have shovels in the ground next summer,” he said.

Road striping is another item that was not budgeted for this fiscal year. Paying for it now will require borrowing money from the roads

account.

Hawley was given a cost of $5 per linear foot to stripe a road. Along with the Maintenance Department Director Steve Merkle, Hawley drove the 42 miles of road to determine which sections needed striping.

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Wood boats steal day

(Continued from Page 1A) In 2018, there were a noticeable number of firsttimers. This is partly because the show’s organizers switched the date from the first to the second Saturday in August, eliminating a time conflict for boat owners who like to go to the antique boat show in Clayton, N.Y., according to club member Bob Foreman.

As a fundraiser for Camp Sunshine, the owner of a vintage speed boat aptly called White Knuckles took paying customers on the ride that really woke people up once the boat got out of the ‘no wake zone.’ The sound of the engine going full throttle could be heard from the town dock and thrilled the large gathering of people there.

The Gar Wood was another boat used for the Camp Sunshine fundraiser; and the people who rode in that one and didn’t admit it was a

hair-raiser still sported totally wet shirts.

Alongside the boardwalk, antique cars were parked side by side. A row of Ford Fairlanes from the ‘50s and ‘60s brought stories of nostalgia from show participants.

People recalled outloud their childhood when their family owned a ranch wagon. Some commented on sitting next to their father on a special occasion or taking Sunday drives.

The Classic Wooden Boat Show began in 1993 when the boat club borrowed a few orange traffic cones from the Naples Fire Department, and a tradition on the Causeway began.

The show has benefited from the improved infrastructure — in 2017, the town dock was upgraded with synthetic docks designed to absorb wave action. The dock configuration created more mooring spaces.

Bob Bryant, who owns

a wooden utility boat, was another newbie to the Naples boat show.

He said one of the advantages of the utility boat is that it can be a workhorse and he did not have to worry about scratching it.

“If you scratched one of those mahogany wood boats, you’d be spending hours smoothing it out of the wood,” he said.

From the 1950s through the early 1970s, “people used utility boats to haul things to their camps. Because there were not many roads around the lakes, boats were needed for bringing furniture and supplies to camps,” Bryant said.

Bryant has turned his hobby into a business. Since 1986 he has owned Bob Bryant Restorations, based in Sanbornton, N.H. He restores antique boats and provides UTILIZING BOAT SHOW — for a history lesson. New Hampshire resident Bob custom woodworking on Bryant (right) explained the importance of the wooden utility boat in bringing supplies to and from lakeside camps before roads were built.

(De Busk Photo) watercrafts.

Safe Midwife reaches 1,000 births sitter course

NORWAY — The Family Birthplace at Stephens Memorial Hospital is excited to offer the newly-updated Safe Sitter® course. This class will be held on Monday, Aug. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Harper Conference Center of the Ripley Medical Office Building, 193 Main St. in Norway.

Safe Sitter® is a national organization founded in 1980

by Indianapolis pediatrician, Dr. Patricia A. Keener. This is a medically accurate, hands-on instructional program designed to teach young adolescents, age 11 and older, how to handle emergencies when caring for children.

Safe Sitter® course participants will learn infant and child CPR, choking procedures, safety for the sitter, how to call for emergency help, babysitting business skills, basic child care skills, and how to entertain children and keep them safe.

The fee for the course is $50 per student. A scholarship in the amount of $15 is available upon request. For more information and to register, please call 744-6151 or visit wmh. coursestorm.com

NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — The Town of Jackson recorded 816 residents in the 2010 census, but Certified Nurse Midwife Kathleen Mulkern can beat that and then some.

She recently surpassed her 1,000th baby delivery at Memorial Hospital. Mulkern has delivered virtually an entire village over her 15 years of service!

Mulkern has been caring

for women and their babies for almost 30 years. She shared, “I was born and raised in the Mount Washington Valley, and was fortunate to be given the opportunity in 2003 of returning with my family to live, raise my children and work as a nurse-midwife.”

She originally wanted to be a nurse practitioner, but changed her mind when a nurse midwife gave a presentation in college. “And that

was it,” she said.

When asked what keeps her going, Mulkern states that it’s the appreciation of people, and how you touch their lives.

“There are certain births you always remember. It’s the relationship and the trust between you,” she said.

In emergencies, that trust has made all the difference.

Mulkern recounted one incident where the mother’s water broke and four loops of umbili-

cal cord came out prematurely.

“I called the surgeon but we needed to act immediately.

I made eye contact with the mom and told her to push, and she trusted me. The baby was born safely,” Mulkern said.

Much has changed with midwifery since she first started her practice.

“There’s a lot around ‘skin to skin’ contact between moms and babies right after the birth. Kathleen Mulkern, ARPN, Certified Nurse Midwife BIRTHS, Page 7A (Photo by Megan Bailey)

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Saturday, August 25 10th Annual Maine Native American Summer Market, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Rd. (Rt. 26) in New Gloucester, 15 minutes from the Maine Turnpike.

Featuring some of Maine’s finest, award-winning Native American artists including basket makers, dancers, storytellers, and many types of artisans. High-quality traditional crafts for sale as well as traditional dancing, drumming, and singing. Free admission, rain or shine. The Shaker Museum and Store will be open. FMI call 926-4597 or visit www.maineshakers.com

Scribner’s Saw Mill & Homestead when it was a full-time working operation.

Last tours of year at Scribner’s

HARRISON — Saturday, Aug. 18 and Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3, are the last two days the Historic Scribner’s Saw Mill & Homestead will be open for tours from 1 to 4 p.m. On Aug. 18, work will continue in the blacksmith shop with restoration specialist Ed Somers.

On Sept. 3, blacksmith Lucas Damen will be in the shop working at the hearth. Barrelmaking equipment demonstrations will take place at 1:45 p.m. in the mill, and the

shingle mill will be in operation at 2:30 in the long shed.

Homestead tours will be conducted at 3 p.m.

Plan to spend several hours touring the sawmill, the long shed, the blacksmith shop, and the 1849 homestead with its barn displaying a collection of early sawmill equipment and an icehouse.

A $5 donation as admission for each adult is requested. Check scribnersmill.org for more information about the mill.

Community block party planned Food City is planning a neighborhood block party, and everyone is invited!

Food City in Bridgton is partnering with Opportunity Alliance (more specifically, C.P.P.C. — Communities partnering for the protection of children) to host its first Neighborhood Block Party. It will take place in the parking lot of Food City on Thursday, Aug. 30 from 2 to 5 p.m. There will be free food, prepared by BAR MILLS — Noree Chamber Soloists from Juilliard — Food City’s master chef, fun pianist Yoon Lee (left), cellist Yi Qun Xu, and guest violingames and great music! Word ist Amelia Dietrich (not pictured) — are among the most is the MC is brilliant. promising young classical musicians in the world. They have each won multiple international awards, and have performed on major stages in the United States, Europe, and the Far East. The Saco River Theatre is excited to have them return to the Old White Church, 15 Salmon Falls Rd. in Bar Mills for a special afternoon concert on Sunday, We have the Aug. 19 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $20 general admission, $18 seniors/students; reservations advised. For more information call 929-6472 or visit www.sacorivertheatre.org

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Water exhibition, Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main St. (Rte. 160), Denmark.

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Saturday, August 18 Lovell Arts and Artisans Fair, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., New Suncook School, 95 Main St. in Lovell. One of the oldest and most respected juried craft shows in the state featuring 48 highly-talented artisans working in a wide range of media. Come along, meet the artisans, and maybe even do a bit of early holiday shopping.

Saturday, August 25 Fryeburg Arts and Crafts Fair, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Bradley Park, across from the post office, Main Street in Fryeburg. Rain location: Fryeburg Fair Craft Pavilion.

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Upcoming at the HAYLOFT at Dragonfly Barn The HAYLOFT at Dragonfly Barn welcomes two amazing groups of artists — the Portland Piano Trio on Aug. 26 and Anna Tivel and Niall Connolly on Aug. 27.

On Sunday, Aug. 26, the Portland Piano Trio will provide an evening of classical music.

Since its criticallyacclaimed 2016 debut in

Portland, Maine, the Portland Piano Trio’s enlivening tautness and precision, impressive ensemble, and shared musical values have entertained and inspired audiences throughout New England.

Noted for sounding like a group that has played together for 10 years, they have appeared in numerous chamber music series including

St. Cyr book talk SEBAGO — This Saturday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m., Spaulding Memorial Library, 282 Sebago Rd. (Rte. 114) in Sebago, presents historical novelist Paul St. Cyr, who will to talk about his two books, Innocent Pride and Aftermath.

St. Cyr is a retired Westbrook history teacher who lives in Florida and spends his summer vacations in Sebago.

The hero of his books is John McMurtree, a young man from a pro-Union territory in eastern Tennessee who joins the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. The books relate his experiences as well as those of his family during the war, through Reconstruction, and beyond. St. Cyr extensively researches his books and he will talk about that process and the lives of his characters. This event is free and open to the public. For more information call the library at 787-2321.

Back Bay Contemporary Music Festival, First Fridays at First Parish, and Portsmouth Atheneum, among others.

On Monday, Aug. 27, Anna Tivel and Niall Connolly will paint lyrical pictures and sing engaging stories in their unique vocal styles.

Anna Tivel has spent quality hours in a Dodge Caravan repeating lyrical lines over and over until the words fall in time with the windshield wipers, or until the gas light comes on. An internationally-touring artist with a deep love of quiet stories, Anna is beginning to carve a place for herself in the songwriting world.

She was the winner of both the Telluride Troubadour Contest and the Kerrville New Folk Contest.

“Everything here is testament to her storytelling gifts (she’s been likened to Steinbeck and I suspect she may have a novel or short stories collection in her) with her finely-drawn characters and observations of an emotional life that ranges from defiance to regret, joy to sadness.” — Folk Radio UK Singer-songwriter Niall Connolly was born in Cork, Ireland and is now based in Brooklyn. He brings the

urgency of folk and the finely-crafted story to indie rock. Born in 1977, alongside the birth of punk, his work is influenced by early years listening to Nirvana on a Walkman, Leonard Cohen on his sister’s stereo, and the steady stream of bands and songwriters emerging from the 1990s Cork music scene.

Niall has played at festivals, embassies, theaters, and dive bars all over the world including Glastonbury, the Prague Fringe Festival, and CMJ. He shared the stage with the luminaries in his band and in the Big City Folk music scene, as well as MisterWives, Lambchop, Evan Dando, Mick Flannery, Glen Hansard, and John Spillane, to name a few.

The Portland Piano Trio Doors open for both events at 7 p.m. and the shows start at 7:30 p.m. These are BYOB events; light refreshments will be provided. Tickets are $15 online at https:// www.brownpapertickets. com/event/3532438 or $20 at the door. The HAYLOFT at Dragonfly Barn is located at 95 Sanborn Grove, off Highland Ridge, in Bridgton.

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Friday, August 17 Turn of the Screw, 2 p.m., Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. The classic ghost story/psychological thriller written by Henry James and adapted for the stage by Jeffrey Hatcher. An unsuspecting governess is hired by a wealthy recluse to look after two young orphans who are not as innocent as they seem.

Tickets $14. FMI 583-6747 or www.deertrees-theatre.org Turn of the Screw, 7:30 p.m., Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. The classic ghost story/psychological thriller written by Henry James and adapted for the stage by Jeffrey Hatcher. An unsuspecting governess is hired by a wealthy recluse to look after two young orphans who are not as innocent as they seem. Tickets $22 adult, $14 child. FMI 583-6747 or www.deertrees-theatre.org Saturday, August 18 Happenstance Theater’s Pinot and Augustine, 7:30 p.m. Family-friendly clown duo inspired by the golden age of circus. The Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Rd., South Paris. FMI 743-8452 or www.

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Aug. 25, starting at 7:30 a.m.

According to Deb Ladner, one of the yard sale coordinators, “We are often imitated, but never duplicated. If you haven’t been before, don’t miss it. It is a huge event!

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Entertainment & Concerts

Thursday, August 16 Milltown Roadshow, 7 p.m., Brick Church for the Performing Arts, Christian Hill Rd., Lovell.

Local favorites performing a mix of popular “Americana” music as well as their own original songs with well-blended vocals and strong instrumental work.

Tickets available at the door: $10 adults, $5 for children; refreshments served at intermission. FMI contact Stan Tupaj at 925-1500 or visit www.lovellbrickchurch.org Steve Kelly & the Cherry Cherry Band Arts Jubilee Concert, 7 p.m., outdoors at Cranmore Mountain Resort, North Conway, N.H. Peforming music of the great Neil Diamond. Tickets $12 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students. Kids 12 and under free. Local opening act at 6 p.m. — Bennett & Perkins. FMI www.artsjubilee.com Women of Song: Maine Singer-Songwriters, 7:30 p.m., Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. Three talented women from Maine — Emilia Dahlin, Sorcha Cribben-Merrill, and Rhoda Dale share their original music and storytelling lyrics in the historic theatre specifically-designed with fantastic acoustics to enhance musical performances.

Tickets $16. FMI 583-6747 or www.deertrees-theatre.org Friday, August 17 The Puffers in concert, 7 p.m., Cornerstone Gospel Chapel, 25 Sebago Rd., Naples. Country gospel duo Bob and Darleen have had numerous songs in Christian country charts. Bob has composed over 400 songs and both he and Darleen play multiple instruments as well as sing. Free admission but donations gratefully accepted.

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sands of cleaned and priced items, we have a canoe, bathtub, couches, antiques, apple crates, auto parts, tools, toys, trinkets, pans, pictures, books, chairs and bureaus.”

The sale will happen, rain or shine, set up under 10 tents, which will fill the entire church parking lot. Setup will begin Tuesday evening, Aug. 23 and will last late into Friday night, Aug. 24.

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Youth group members and advisers will spend the night under the tents to safeguard all the treasures.

There will be no “early birds” or “previews” allowed before the sale, which runs from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25.

Hotdogs and cold drinks will be available at 10:30 a.m.

Revenue earned from the yard sale will be used to support the many missions of the Second Congregational Church.

Breakfasts & Suppers Thursday, August 16 Annual pig roast and turkey dinner, 5 – 8 p.m., Fryeburg Fairgrounds Craft Barn, Route 5 in Fryeburg. Locally-raised pork, fresh corn on the cob, and all the fixin’s. All are welcome! $10 adults, $5 children under 10. Please pay cash at the door. To support Fryeburg Rescue and outreach programs.

Saturday, August 18 Chicken and pulled pork barbecue supper, 5 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 225 South High St., Bridgton.

Sponsored by the Bridgton/Fryeburg Knights of Columbus. Meal includes barbecued chicken and pork, salads, desserts, and beverages. Tickets $12 adults and $6 for kids under 12. Proceeds to benefit the Community of the Resurrection in Otisfield.

“Famous” chicken pie supper, Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church, Bolsters Mills Road, Bolsters Mills village, Harrison. First sitting 5 p.m., second sitting 6 p.m., third sitting to follow if needed. Menu features chicken pie, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, rolls, homemade desserts, and beverages. $10 adults, $5 children under 12. Reservations accepted on Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon by confirmation. Call 583-9024 to make reservations. DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE. Haddock dinner, 5 – 6 p.m., hosted by the Windham Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 919 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302) in Windham.

Dinner includes fresh baked haddock, mashed potatoes, carrots, salad, rolls, coleslaw, beverages, and homemade dessert buffet. Adults $9, children 12 and under $5.

Tickets available at the door. Profits from the dinner will help a local family with very high medical bills.

Sunday, August 19 Lions Club pancake breakfast, 7:30 – 11 a.m., Long Lake Park (near the Village Tie Up), Main Street in Harrison. All you can eat blueberry, chocolate chip, or plain pancakes with sausage, juice, and coffee. $8 adults, $5 children under 10. Bring family and friends! Proceeds support Lions Club projects.

Public supper and hymn sing, 5 p.m., South Bridgton Congregational Church, 16 Fosterville Rd., off Route 107 in South Bridgton. A hymn sing with an organist will follow the dinner. Tickets $10 per person. Call Karen at 693-2652 for more information and to make reservations.

Don’t miss out on the fun and fellowship!

Tuesday, August 21 All-You-Can-Eat buffet public supper, 5 – 6:30 p.m., North Waterford Congregational Church, off Rte. 35, opposite Melby’s Market. Baked beans, meatloaf, American chop suey, casseroles, salads, brown bread, rolls, beverages, and homemade desserts. $9 adults, $4.50 children under 12. Don’t let summer go by without a good, old-fashioned church supper!

Saturday, August 25 Saturday night supper, 5 – 6 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, 941 Meadow Rd. (Rte. 121) in Casco.

The last supper of the summer features baked beans, hot dogs, delicious casseroles, crisp salads, rolls and butter, beverages, and wonderful homemade pies for dessert. $8 adults, $5 children eight and under, $21 maximum for families with young children. Come one, come all, come hungry!

Harvest Supper, 5 – 6:30 p.m., North Sebago United Methodist Church, 820 Sebago Rd. in Sebago.

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Area Events Day Trips

Everyone is welcome to come join fall day trips organized by Dea Dea Robbins. The first trip is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 15 and will go to Boston’s Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. Another trip to Salem, Mass., with a focus on the historical town square area, is being planned for Saturday, Oct. 20.

For more information, including prices, times, and pick up locations call Dea Dea at 693-3408 or 6718899.

Medicinal Herbs Presentation The Lakeside Garden Club will meet on Monday, Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. in the Bridgton Community Center on Depot Street (behind Renys). The speaker at the meeting will be local herbalist Corinne Martin. Corinne recently retired from the University of Southern Maine where she taught Holistic and Integrative Health courses in the School of Nursing from 2002 to 2015. She has practiced as a clinical herbalist for almost 30 years. Ms. Martin’s publications include Natural Remedies from the Wild (2000) and a recent grief memoir, Letters from the Love Room: Mapping the Landscape of Loss (2017). She has also written numerous articles for People, Places and Plants; the Portland Press Herald; Mother Earth News, and many other periodicals. The meeting is free and open to the public, all are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.

Lyme Disease Support Group

Bridgton Lyme Support will hold its first meeting on Thursday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m. in the Bridgton Community Center. Grab your pain reliever and hot pack and come prepared to share, laugh, be yourself, educate, learn, and support one another. Everyone is welcome. The group is a place for “Lymies” to be themselves and speak their minds; the group is also most suitable for those over 18 years of age. Please bring a snack to share if you are feeling up to it.

For more information join Bridgton Lyme Support Group on Facebook or contact Heather Silvia at bridgtonmelyme@gmail.com

Patent Process Talk

Local inventor Michael Lyons, holder of five patents (to date) will lead a discussion on what it takes to get a great idea through the patent process and how to make your great idea a marketable product.

This talk, the final event in the Curious Arts series of summer classes and lectures offered by the Rufus Porter Museum, will be held on Thursday, Aug. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Stevens Brook Elementary School on Portland Road, next to Rite Aid. Anyone with a bright idea should attend! For more information please contact the Rufus Porter Museum at 647-2828, e-mail director@ rufusportermuseum.org or visit www.rufusportermuseum.org

Lovell Thrift Store Sale

LOVELL — The Thrift Store at the Lovell United Church of Christ will hold a summer clearance sale from Monday, Aug. 20 to Saturday, Sept. 1. All items will be sold for $2 per bag. The church is located on Route 5 in Center Lovell. Opening hours are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon.

Computer Help for Seniors

NAPLES — The Naples Historical Society Museum invites seniors to come learn how to use computers at the museum on Tuesday, Aug. 28 and Wednesday, Aug. 29. Ms. Christine Powers will help resolve problems, encourage confidence in using computers, and teach students how to search for information related to the museum during a number of two-hour sessions.

The classes are scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m., 1 to 3 p.m., and 3 to 5 p.m. The fee is $10 per session. Five computers are available so each class is limited to five people. For more information stop by the museum, located a 19 Village Green Lane in Naples, or call 693-6879.

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Premier Neil Diamond tribute

NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — Steve Kelly and the Cherry Cherry Band are bringing the premier Neil Diamond tribute to the Arts Jubilee stage this Thursday, Aug. 16 at Cranmore Mountain Resort!

Bennett & Perkins will be the featured local opening act at 6 p.m., followed by the headliner at 7 p.m.

Neil Diamond’s music is timeless. His classic songs evoke memories that every crowd will enjoy. Steve Kelly and the Cherry Cherry Band will entertain audiences young and old alike. Steve Kelly says, “It’s truly an honor to be able to play Neil Diamond’s music for these great audiences. We are fortunate in that we can become the kids we were at

5-years-old and bring back the music we enjoy.” Learn more at www.cherrycherryband.com Special thanks to our concert lodging sponsor Green Granite Inn. Concert admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (65+), $5 for students, and free for kids 12 and under.

All ticket sales are at the gate (cash or credit). There’s plenty of free parking on site, food and beverages will be available on the Zips Pub deck, and there will be a raffle for some great prizes. Seating is not provided so concertgoers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Animals are not allowed on the property except for leashed service dogs. All concerts are rain or shine. For more information visit www.artsjubilee.org

First Congo Summer Concert III The First Congregational Church of Bridgton is proud to announce the third concert in its Summer Series will be held at the church on Sunday, Aug. 19, at 2 p.m. This time it will feature three local musical groups: The Promise Singers, local trumpeter Jerry Emerson and Friends, and The CUKES. The Promise Singers are a group of women who were looking for an outlet to get together and sing. They

chose the group’s name from the song I Am a Promise.

They first performed primarily sacred music and over time their repertoire has evolved to include both sacred and secular music and scored for soprano, alto, and tenor. Currently numbering 13 vocalists, the group has had many members throughout the years and most have retired at a fairly advanced age. Soprano Jayne Hamaty says, “we have been through

illnesses, babies, grandbabies, and a host of other lifechanging events. Our love and care for each other is always present. Our weekly rehearsals in the fall give us a chance to stay connected and support each other. We have been a group for 40 years. Members are from the surrounding towns of Bridgton, Denmark, Fryeburg, Brownfield, and Cornish. Our Christmas concerts, held in Denmark and Bridgton, are highly anticipated by our loyal followers.”

Jerry Emerson’s trumpet can be heard in several groups in the Lake Region.

This Sunday, he will be joined by some of his very talented friends from the

Bridgton Community Band.

Finally, The CUKES (Church Ukulele Strummers) jumped on the ukulele bandwagon on September 12, 2017. They gathered in the First Church Fellowship Hall to have fun, socialize, and explore playing the ukulele together. The members quickly learned that there is a lot more to this tiny dynamo of an instrument than tip-toeing through the tulips with Tiny Tim! The concert is free and open to the community — everyone is welcome to attend. A light collation will follow in the church Fellowship Hall. Donations are gratefully accepted and will be used to support the church’s music mission.

Homemade pies for sale Saturday The Ladies Guild of the First Congregational Church in Bridgton will sponsor a pie sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at the church. All varieties of homemade pies will be available for purchase at an average price of $13. A beautiful, handmade quilt will also be raffled. Proceeds from the sale benefit the church’s outreach programs such as Christmas AdoptA-Child where local families receive needed children’s clothing. The Ladies Guild also supports many charitable causes within and outside the church community.

There is plenty of free parking at the church, located at 33 South High St., and the building is handicappedaccessible. For more information please contact Beverly Holloway at 647-2360 or Dodie Henning at 647-9930.

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Season Finale Concert: CHERYL WHEELER Singer-Songwriter Extraordinaire Saving one of the best for last — our final concert of our 82nd Season — A gifted and prolific writer, Cheryl Wheeler’s concerts are an emotional roller coaster filled with funny songs, beautiful ballads, and songs that will touch your heart.

As we close the doors on Deertrees Theatre’s 82nd season we would like to say a big “THANK YOU” to all of you who helped make this summer so successful!

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Evening with Maine authors a sellout crowd

STONEHAM —A sellout crowd of 120 gathered at the Pleasant Point Inn in Lovell on Friday, Aug. 10, for dinner and readings by Maine authors Aran, Margot, and Susan Shetterly. The event was a fundraiser for Susan L. Curtis Foundation youth development programs, including Camp Susan Curtis in Stoneham, Maine. Over $20,000 was raised from ticket sales, sponsorships, donations, silent auction bids, and book sales.

Margot Shetterly read from her bestselling book, Hidden Figures, the basis for the Oscar-nominated film of the same name about female African American mathematicians who, despite prejudice and discrimination, made critical contributions to the success of NASA’s space race with the Soviet Union.

Her book and the movie have spurred hundreds of gatherings of educators, schoolchildren, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) professionals for discussions and inspiration to increase the number of women and minorities in those fields.

Aran Shetterly read from

Calendar BRIDGTON Thur., Aug. 16 — Blood Drive sponsored by Bridgton Lakes Region Rotary Club, 1 – 6 p.m., Masonic Oriental Lodge, Harrison Rd. (Rte. 117). Call 1-800-733-2767 or go to www.redcrossblood.org for appointment.

Thur., Aug. 16 — Good Shepherd Food Mobile, 2 – 3:30 p.m., old Bridgton Memorial School, Depot Street. Sponsored by Bridgton Food Pantry. All welcome, bring boxes to carry food.

Thur., Aug. 16 — LRSAC board meeting, 4:30 – 6 p.m., Bridgton Police Department Sat., Aug. 18 — Used book sale in the Book Shed behind the Bridgton Public Library, 10 a.m. – noon (weather permitting).

Sat., Aug. 18 — Bookmaking, ages 5 – 18, 10 a.m. – noon, Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

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his book The Americano, the story of a man from Ohio who gave his life to the Cuban Revolution, and related anecdotes from his interviews with Cuban revolutionaries.

Susan Shetterly, Aran’s mother and Margot’s motherin-law, capped off the event

with readings from her newly released Seaweed Chronicles, which was chosen as one of the books in the statewide Read ME program this year.

Her book details the lifecycle of seaweed and its essential place in the ecosystem as well as the economy of the Gulf of

Maine.

Other highlights of the evening included remarks

by Noah Martin, a Camp Susan Curtis alumnus, and a performance by alumni of the Whiffenpoofs, Yale’s renowned a cappella singing group.

The event was made possible in part by presenting sponsor Great Northern Docks of Naples, Maine, and sponsors Dead River Company, South Portland; Bay State Financial Charitable Foundation, Boston, Mass; John Cole Architect, Fryeburg; Q-Team

Tree Services, Naples; Hunting Energy Services, Fryeburg; The Hayloft at Dragonfly Barn, Bridgton; and Grandy Oats of Hiram.

To learn more about the Susan L. Curtis Foundation visit www.susancurtisfoundation.org/

Oils program, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

Sun., Aug. 19 — Loon Echo Land Trust annual meeting, 3 p.m. onward, Narramissic farm, 46 Narramissic Rd., off Ingalls Rd., off Rte. 107, South Bridgton. $35 per person for all events and dinner. RSVP

by Thur., Aug. 16, Kelli Shedd membership@lelt.org or 647-4352. Register online at www.lelt.org Mon., Aug. 20 — Lakeside Garden Club meeting, 2 p.m., Community Center. Speaker: Corinne Martin. All welcome.

Tue., Aug. 21 — Meet your district forester, 5 p.m., Maine Lake Science Center, Willett Road. FMI and to register contact alanna@ leamaine.org Wed., Aug. 22 — LEA Annual Meeting, Fernwood Cove, 5 – 7 p.m. FMI www. mainelakes.org Thur., Aug. 23 — Bridgton Lyme Support meeting, 7 p.m., Community Center.

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gmail.com Fri., Aug. 24 — LRSAC Treatment/Recovery committee meeting, 9:30 a.m., 8 Iredale St., small conference room.

Tue., Aug. 28 — Invasive Plant Paddle at Highland Lake, 9 a.m. – noon, no cost. FMI Mary at 647-5253 or register at lakestewardsofmaine.org Tue., Aug. 28 — Food pantry, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 S. High St. FMI 647-2334 or 743-2606.

CASCO Wed., Aug. 22 — Let’s Talk About It book discussion, 2 p.m., Casco Public Library, 5 Leach Hill Rd. Prof. Libby Bischof leads discussion on Poland Spring: A Tale of the Gilded Age by Davis Richards. FMI 627-4541.

DENMARK Fri., Aug. 17 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, introductory hike, Peary Mountain (984 ft.), Brownfield. Meet 8 a.m. at Denmark Congregational Church. FMI 756-2247.

Fri., Aug. 24 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, arduous hike, Rim Junction via Wild River and Black Angel Trails, Evans Notch, N.H. (1,302 ft.).

Meet 7:30 a.m. at Denmark Congregational Church. FMI 756-2247.

Fri., Aug. 24 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, easy hike, Wild River Loop (350 ft.), Evans Notch, N.H. Meet 8 a.m. at Denmark Congregational Church. FMI

756-2247.

HARRISON Sat., Aug. 18 — Bible study, 11 a.m., Caswell Conservancy, Main Street.

Topic: How Soon Will Jesus Return? FMI 890-5750.

Sun., Aug. 19 — Car wash, 9 – 11 a.m., Town Office parking lot. Sponsored

by Harrison Volunteer Fire Dept. Donation for car wash accepted. Proceeds benefit Anthony C. Hazelton Scholarship Fund.

Thur., Aug. 23 — Girl Scouts Daisy & Friends event, 3 p.m., Village Library, 4 Front St. FMI 583-2970.

Sat., Aug. 25 — VFW Post #9328 Auxiliary pie sale, Village Library parking lot, 4 Front St., 8 a.m. until pies sell out.

LOVELL Fri., Aug. 17 — GLLT talk The Gentle Hawk, 1 p.m., presented by Bonny Boatman, Charlotte Hobbs library. FMI 925-1056.

Wed., Aug. 22 — GLLT talk Fungi and Maine Forests, 7 p.m., Charlotte Hobbs Library. Micologist Jimmie Veitch of White Mountain Mushrooms speaker. FMI 925-1056.

Thur., Aug. 23 — Mushrooms of Lovell walk, 9:30 a.m. – noon.

Preregistration required, see article for details. FMI 9251056.

Thur., Aug. 23 — Mushrooms of Lovell walk,

1 – 3 p.m. Preregistration required, see article for details. FMI 925-1056.

Wed., Aug. 29 — A Conflict of Scales, managing Northeastern forests and insect pests facing climate change, GLLT program, 7 p.m., Charlotte Hobbs Library. FMI 925-1056.

OTISFIELD Fri., Aug. 17 — Community contra dance, 6 – 8 p.m., Otisfield Community Hall, 292 State Route 121.

Live caller, music by The 75 Scotty’s and Friends.

No experience necessary.

Admission by donation. FMI 627-4458.

RAYMOND Sat., Aug. 18 — Prompt!

Writing Workshop with Diana Altman, 2 – 4 p.m., Nathanial Hawthorne House, Hawthorne Rd. No registration necessary, suggested donation $7 per person.

SEBAGO Sat., Aug. 18 — Author Paul St. Cyr talks about researching and writing his novels about a Confederate soldier, 7 p.m., Spaulding Memorial Library. FMI 7872321.

Sat., Aug. 25 — Sebago Center Community Church BBQ/picnic and yard/craft sale, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 403 Bridgton Rd. (Rte. 107), Sebago Center. Free yard/ craft spaces. Sponsored by Church Outreach Committee.

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AREA EVENTS Sat., Aug. 18 — Contra dance, 7 – 9 p.m., First Universalist Church of Norway, 479 Main St., Norway. Music by Better Late Than Never Band, caller Shari Shakti. All levels welcome with or without partner. $8 per person, $20 max per family. FMI 3817730.

Thur., Aug. 23 — Tech for Seniors (age 50+), 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library reference room, Main Street in Norway.

Topic: Tech Terminology and RealPad basics. RealPads provided. FMI and to sign up call 743-5309, ext. 1. Limit eight people per class.

Sat., Aug. 25 — Blood Drive, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., American Legion Post #151, 6 Church St., West Paris.

Call 1-800-733-2767 or go to www.redcrossblood.org for appointment.

Mon., Aug. 27 — Blood Drive, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., North Windham Union Church, 7723 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Windham. Call 1-800733-2767 or go to www. redcrossblood.org for appointment ONGOING WEEKLY DAILY Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

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Farmers Market Recipe for the Week: Area parishes Fritters, Croquettes and Patties hold 10th ‘Friendship Day’ OTISFIELD — Catholic parishes in the Fryeburg, Bridgton, and Norway area will gather for a day of community and goodwill at the Community of the Resurrection, off of Route 121 at 205 Poplar Ridge Rd. in Otisfield on Sunday, Aug. 26.

St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, (which includes St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Norway; Our Lady of Ransom Church in Mechanic Falls; and St. Mary Church in Oxford) will meet with members of St. Joseph Parish (St. Joseph Church in Bridgton and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Fryeburg) to celebrate the 10th annual Friendship Day in Otisfield.

The day will feature an outdoor Mass under the big tent at 11 a.m., followed by a picnic lunch. The Knights of Columbus will be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers, and everyone is invited to bring side dishes and desserts to share. After the meal, there will be time for relaxing with friends as well as games for all ages, a free raffle, and much more.

For more information contact St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish at 743-2606 or St. Joseph Parish at 647-2334.

Harrison Food Bank, 6 - 7:30 p.m., VFW Hall, 176 Waterford Rd. FMI 8909742.

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 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.

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.

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

Harrison Historical Society Museum and Farmhouse, Haskell Hill Rd., open 1 – 4 p.m. FMI 583-2213.

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

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 - 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

Otisfield Sewing & Craft Group, 1 - 3:30 p.m. (every Wed, except 3rd Wed. of mo.), Community Hall.

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

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

Taoist Tai Chi beginner class, 9 – 10:30 a.m., Denmark Arts Center Tai Chi Maine, 10 a.m., set practice, Town Hall, Bridgton.

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. to 1 p.m., Pace Galleries of Art, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

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SATURDAYS Bridgton Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Depot St. (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. 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.

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

Sebago Clothes Closet, 9 a.m. - noon, Warming Hut, Rte. 114, next to Nazarene Church. FMI 787-2177.

Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m.

– 1 p.m., Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Lovell.

AA Meeting, O/BB/D/ A/L, 7 - 8 p.m., Lovell Church of Christ, 1174 Main St. AA Beginner’s & Group Mtgs., 7 - 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

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

Saturday, Aug. 18th family Bring ends!

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

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

Chickadee Quilters, 6:30 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

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

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, 10 – 11:30 a.m., 41 Depot St., Bridgton Preschool Storytime, 10 - 11 a.m., Bridgton Public Library.

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.

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(Continued from Page 4A) Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton. O/D MONDAYS Taoist Tai Chi beginner class, 9 – 10:30 a.m., Harrison Congregational Church Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 - 10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street. FMI 647-2402.

Tai Chi in the Park, 9 – 10:30 a.m., Denmark Bicentennial Park, Rte. 160 next to Moose Pond dam.

FMI 452-2239.

Sebago Food Pantry, 9 - 10:30 a.m. (3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 2nd Mon.) Nazarene Church, Rte. 114. FMI 7872177.

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

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

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

Celebrate Recovery, Christ-based 12-step recovery program, 6 - 8 p.m., Lake Region Vineyard Church, 402 Main St., Bridgton. FMI 647-5439.

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

TUESDAYS Taoist Tai Chi continuing class, 9 – 11 a.m., Harrison Congregational Church, Harrison Jeanette’s Free Clothing Closet, 9 - 11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, Bridgton.

Tai Chi Maine, 9:15 a.m. White Swan advanced

chini fritter I use a lot of mint and Parmesan cheese, with broccoli I use gruyere and garlic, and with cauliflower it’s cheddar — usually more than the recipe calls for!

Here is a favorite of mine: Zucchini Fritters 1 lb zucchini, patty pan, or summer squash ½ tsp salt (plus extra to taste) 4 scallions, or 1 large onion 1 large egg Ground black pepper ½ cup flour ½ tsp baking powder ½ cup Parmesan cheese Optional: a handful of mint, minced In a food processor with the grater blade on, or by hand, grate the zucchini. In large bowl, salt the zucchini for ten minutes, then squeeze to remove excess liquid.

Grate onion in food processer then combine with zucchini, eggs, pepper, flour, baking powder, and cheese.

Coat the bottom of a griddle or skillet with olive oil (or butter) over mediumhigh heat. Form the zucchini mixture into patties about 3

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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 Methodist Church, Village Green. FMI 595-2754.

Technology Help, 10:30 - noon, Bridgton Public Library Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Methodist Church, 98 Main St., FMI 647-4476.

Community Lunch, noon, Sebago Nazarene Church, $3.50 suggested donation 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.

LEGO Club, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library.

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

Ping Pong, 5 – 8 p.m., Bridgton Town Hall, all welcome, equipment provided free.

By Nancy Tripp of Maine Morning Micro Roasters As the summer garden begins to produce a bounty of food, I explore different ways to prepare the many vegetables as they arrive.

One of my favorite ways to change things up is to make a vegetable patty, fritter, or croquette.

When working with zucchini, funky-shaped patty pans, and summer squashes, I grate and mix with bread crumbs (or chick pea or rice flour for gluten-free alternatives), an egg or two (depending on the amounts of vegetable) and a favorite cheese.

Next I add some spices or herbs and salt and pepper.

A few minutes per side in a sauté pan with either butter or olive oil and you have a delicious main course with a salad or a delicious side dish with a favorite entree.

Other veggies like cauliflower and broccoli I steam first and mash. By changing the cheeses and the herbs I can play with a variety of flavors and never tire of the savory flavors inside the crispy exterior. With a zuc-

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HARRISON — Last call for fall sport registrations!

Signups will close on Saturday, Aug. 18 for soccer, football and sideline cheering. Registrations can be completed online at www.oxfordhillsathleticboosters.org If you are interested in coaching the K-2 team please contact Harrison Rec Director Kayla Laird. Coaches set the practice schedule and play Saturdays at 12 p.m.

Little Kicks Soccer for kids 4-6 years old can register at the Harrison Town Office or online. Cost: $25 includes eight-week season, a T-shirt and soccer ball to keep! A fantastic opportunity to introduce the basic skills and fundamentals of soccer.

Senior Luncheon is Tuesday, Sept. 4 at the Community Room. Doors open at 11 a.m. with lunch served at noon.

The price will be $3 per person for spaghetti, meatballs and garlic bread followed up with dessert and of course 10 rounds of bingo!

For more information on activities, volunteering or any questions please contact Rec Kayla Laird at 5832241 or e-mail klaird@harrisonmaine.org

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Learning a traditional Wabanaki dance and song led by the Burnurwurbskek Singers and dancers from the Penobscot Nation at the Maine Native American Summer Market at Shaker Village.

NEW GLOUCESTER — The 10th annual festival featuring some of Maine’s finest, award-winning Native American artists will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, the world’s only active Shaker community.

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Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn about and experience first-hand Maine’s Native American culture. The festival will be held rain or shine and admission is free.

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Katie and Ian Brodie of Bridgton, Maine, are pleased to announce the arrival of their son, Reed James Brodie, who was born at Bridgton Hospital in Bridgton, Maine at 1:51 a.m. on Aug. 12, 2018. Reed James joins siblings Jude and Ander.

Grandparents: Andrea and James Nichols of Hiram, Maine; Tonya and Lance Tibbetts of Leesburg, Fla.; and Susan and Ron Brodie of Beverly Hills, Mich.

Great-grandparents: Diane Buckley of Bingham, Maine and Joyce Nichols of Bloomfield, Ind.

Alumni of Bridgton High School, Class of 1947, met for a reunion on Saturday, July 14, at Tom’s Homestead in Bridgton. Present were Wilma Ridlon Irish and daughter, Diane Babcock; Rubie Haughn Sandus; Claudia Moynihan Shapiro and husband, Lester Shapiro; Carleen Libby Nelson; Carlo I. Viitala, his wife, Glenys, and daughter, Randa; and guests Maurice Edwards ’48, and Marie Webb.

Carleen Libby Nelson gave the treasurer’s report and retired pastor Maurice Edwards offered grace before the meal.

Unable to attend the reunion were Gertrude DeWitt Holladay, Gordon S. Durfee, Marion Linscott Littlefield and Victor Stevens, Deceased former members were fondly remembered: Maxine Ayer Hiscock, Lewis E. Barker, Melvin “Mickey” Boutilier, Horace Cockburn, Gerald Hatch, Winnifred Hilton Perkins, Lee C. Moynihan, Ronald A. Murch, Ellis Nason, Dean K. Perham, Doris Packard Zwolenski, Everett C. Robbins, Alice Wentworth Harmon and Richard “Dick” York.

A pleasant social hour was enjoyed by all, and plans were made to meet again next year, God willing.

Editor’s Note: This article appeared in a previous edition of The News, but it inaccurately reported that Victor Stevens was deceased. Incorrect information was supplied.

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Entertainment & Concerts

(Continued from Page 2B) Cheryl Wheeler puts on an emotional roller coaster of a concert that has you rolling in the aisles laughing one minute then choking back tears the next.

Her performances are more like comedy club rather than folk club events and audiences love them! Tickets $25 adult, $16 child. FMI 583-6747 or www. deertrees-theatre.org Ameranouche, 7:30 p.m., Denmark Arts Center, 50 W. Main St. in Denmark. Enjoy the unique sound of “hot acoustic gypsy flamenco swing,” a fresh and enjoyable new sound for the 21st century. All tickets general admission, $15 adults, $12 seniors (65+), $8 kids under 18. FMI 4522412 or www.denmarkarts.org Sunday, August 19 Naples Summer Concert on the Village Green featuring Milltown Roadshow performing Americana favorites and their own original songs, 6 – 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. In case of rain the concert will be held at the Naples Methodist Church.

State Street Traditional Jazz Band, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6), Bell Hill Meetinghouse, 191 Bell Hill Rd., Otisfield.

Authentic Preservation Hall jazz from 1920s New Orleans.

Classic but relaxed music with a hypnotic beat and strong melody. The group aims to produce good time music that makes people happy. Free admission, lemonade and cookies from Hungry Hollow served at intermission.

Monday, August 20 Crooked Creek Band, 6:30 p.m., the gazebo at Poland Spring Resort, 55 Robbins Way, Poland Spring. A band from Mechanic Falls, Maine covering classic rock, blues, and country. Band members include vocalist Kerry O’Leary, Ben Flagg and Jeff Kilton on guitar, bassist Russ Hart, and Don Hart on drums. Free and open to everyone.

In case of rain the concert will be held in the All Souls Chapel at the Resort.

Friday, August 24 30th Annual Bach Festival home concert, 7 p.m., location to be announced mid-week before the event.

Concert features duo pianists Duncan Cumming and Floyd Corson, contralto Emily Marvosh, flutist Doris Henney, and bassoonist Nancy Goldenhar. Tickets $35, must be purchased in advance at wmma@roadrunner.com or by calling 603-662-9942. Light refreshments will be served.

Don Roy Trio, 7:30 p.m., Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Rd., Buxton. Nationally known Maine champion fiddler and group play Celtic music and traditional roots music from the Maritimes and Quebec. Tickets $20 adults, $18 seniors/students. Reservations advised. FMI and reservations 929-6472 or go to www.sacorivertheatre.org Saturday, August 25 Hungrytown folk duo concert, 7 – 9 p.m., Performing Arts Center, 8 Hancock Ave. Hiram. $10 adults, $5 children. BYOB, light refreshments provided. Sponsored

by Soldiers Memorial Library, FMI 625-4650.

Junco, 7:30 p.m., Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main St., Denmark. Lively five-man band from Mt. Washington Valley plays original blend of rock, folk, and jazz. $15 adults, $12 seniors, $8 under 18. Advance purchase of tickets recommended. FMI 452-2412 or www. denmarkarts.org Sean Mencher in concert, 7:30 p.m. Musical sensation mixing rockabilly, Americana, country, and jazz. The Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Rd., South Paris. FMI 743-8452 or www.CelebrationBarn.com 30th Annual Bach Festival, 7:30 p.m., First Church of Christ, Congregational in North Conway. Instrumental and vocal music featuring small groups, soloists, and the Bach Festival Chorus and Orchestra performing under the direction of Dr. Robert Lehmann. Tickets $20 in advance at The UPS Store, $25 at the door. FMI go to www.

MWVEvents.com Sunday, August 26 Naples Summer Concert on the Village Green featuring Doc’s Banjo Band, 6 – 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. In case of rain the concert will be held at the Naples Methodist Church 30th Annual Bach Festival, 4:30 p.m., First Church of Christ, Congregational in North Conway. Instrumental and vocal music featuring small groups, soloists, and the Bach Festival Chorus and Orchestra performing under the direction of Dr. Robert Lehmann. Tickets $20 in advance at The UPS Store, $25 at the door. FMI go to www.

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Erin Sheehan postcard project from MECA prompt, “What is possible here and why should we care?”

Erin Sheehan painting from a photograph.

A story worth the time to read Erin Sheehan Every now and then you hear a story that makes you smile. There is a young lady, Erin Sheehan, working at a local grocery store. She is a recent graduate of Fryeburg Academy. While she was checking me out we talked — you all know how I love to talk! I asked about her future and she told me that she was going to art school in the fall. Little by little, I learned her story from her fellow employee at the store.

When Erin started high school her future included medical school to become a doctor. She and her mother, Joan Sheehan, agreed on this decision, which included being part of the Junior Classical League (Latin Club). She kept busy at the Academy playing saxophone in the Jazz Orchestra for four years. The only problem was that her schedule didn’t allow her time to include Art Class until her senior year.

Once she was in the Art Class she was torn when it came time to make a serious decision about her future.

Being a doctor had been in her future but she was torn between that or using what God had given her — a natural ability to draw, and do it very well. Through her years at the Academy she taught herself to draw freehand and she developed her own style. This is when mother Joan stepped in to help her daughter.

Through the years she had seen the development of her artistic ability and realized this natural talent should be recognized and she encouraged Erin to take the path she was meant to take with her art. Erin will be attending Maine College of Art in the fall, thanks to a Dean’s scholarship awarded to her by the college for her academic achievement in high school.

Having seen some of her work, I believe Erin has a wonderful future ahead of her.

She also has a very smart and encouraging mother who recognizes her daughter’s talent.

Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library This is the very busy weekend for the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library members because this is the weekend of the 43rd Annual Arts and Artisans Fair at the New Suncook School.

The construction of the new parking area has been completed just in time. For those unfamiliar with this event, it’s the showcase for folks whose products are juried for excellence — and only the best are chosen. It also includes the busy used book sale. If you’re a reader, this is the place for you — lots of books for those cold winter nights! Hungry? The food prepared by the ladies is the best, including the Whoopie Pies. To add to the fun there is the raffle for the Gifford Pierce painting. So come and just wander about and enjoy yourself and add to the funds to continue the wonderful work of our local library.

The doors to the fair open at 9 a.m.

Continuing the talks at the library, on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m., Jimmie Veitch from White Mountain Mushrooms will talk about the Fungi in Maine Forests and their importance to our local ecosystems.

Lovell Volunteer Fire Department Chicken Barbecue The Lovell Volunteer Fire Department will hold their 46th Annual Chicken Barbecue on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the fire headquarters on Hatch Hill Road. This fundraiser is planned well to coincide with the Arts and Artisans Fair so those workers don’t have to cook that night, they can just let the firemen do it! The

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There will also be a 50-50 raffle and safety information.

You will also want to check out the best equipment — just walk around and see what our men have to work with.

Dave Mason Greater Kezar Lake Tennis Tournament

The sun god wasn’t kind to the players as it was raining like crazy on Saturday, but all 63 entrants got to play their matches. In the men’s doubles, the team of Johnny Loftus and Garet Goldsmith won over Mark Greene and Don Schneider 2-6, 6-4, 10-4. In the women’s doubles Martha Grzyb and Emily Grzyb beat last year’s LOVELL, Page 8B

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Come join us to celebrate the lives that have been taken by cancer and have left us.

We will update people on what is going on at On Eagles Wings.

On Eagles Wings is a nonprofit that assists cancer patients going through treatment.

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Harvest Gold joins Chamber The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome back Harvest Gold Gallery, 1082 Main St. in Center Lovell.

The Harvest Gold Gallery, located in the beautiful mountains of western Maine, is a family-owned business that has been designing and hand fabricating fine gold jewelry as Harvest Gold Jewelry for over 35 years. The Gallery showcases its jewelry amid a collection of over 200 American artists, displaying fine art and crafts in seven room spaces overlooking the White Mountains of New Hampshire and lovely Kezar Lake.

For more information call 925-6592 or visit www.harvestgoldgallery.com

Gallery 302 artist Sam Morgan has donated a fun painting called The Pig to help raise money for the Bridgton Art Guild’s Scholarship Fund. Each year, the Fund gives scholarships to a few students graduating from area high schools who intend to pursue an education in the arts. The painting will be raffled off on Friday, Oct. 19 at the reception at Gallery 302, located at 112 Main St. in Bridgton. Tickets are $5 each or three for $10. The painting will be on display in the gallery and tickets may be purchased now until the raffle day. For more information call 647-2787 or visit gallery302.com

BIG for LIFE at Stephens Memorial Hospital NORWAY — The Stephens Memorial Hospital Physical Rehabilitation Department is pleased to announce the launch of BIG for LIFE, a new exercise series for people with

Parkinson’s disease. Lissa Merrill, director of Physical Rehab, says, “This is an amazing opportunity for our community. People with Parkinson’s now have a program designed just for them

(Continued from Page 7B) champs, sisters Danielle Rowland and Denise Turner 7-5, 6-11. Men’s singles winners were Johnny Loftus over Jonathan Molly 6-3, 6-4. Mixed doubles Don Schneider and Charlene Flynn over Walter Grzyb and Martha Grzyb 3-6, 6-4, 10-8.

In the juniors, Will Galligan over Sean Williams 8-1. The event was again sponsored by the Stow Corner Store, which made sure that everyone had a great lunch. Thanks to the sponsors and those who managed the tournament — it’s a lot of work. Dave Mason was sadly missed.

North Fryeburg Community Chapel The North Fryeburg Chapel is sponsoring its annual buffet on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. It will be held at the Saco Valley Fire Station, Route 113 in North Fryeburg. The price is $12 for adults, $6 for kids six to 12, and children under five eat for free.

Lovell United Church of Christ Thrift Shop The Lovell United Church of Christ Thrift Shop will hold its next $2 per bag sale from Wednesday, Aug. 22 to Saturday, Sept. 1. This will be a summer clearance event.

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and their unique needs. It’s fun and energetic and will help participants stay active.”

The exercise class BIG for LIFE is only for those who have completed the BIG and LOUD program. It is taught by a certified physical or occupational therapist from SMH two times a month. The goal of the class is to help individuals practice their exercises, encourage BIG movements, and gain encouragement from other participants.

Stephens Memorial is the only rehab center in this region to offer both BIG and LOUD and BIG for LIFE. BIG and LOUD is part of the internationally recognized Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) program.

LSVT and BIG and LOUD have been studied at the National Institute of Health for over 25 years and there is strong evidence that supports the program. These are not general exercise programs.

A BIG for LIFE class in action.

Instead, they are research- and non-motor symptoms based treatment protocols facing many people with designed specifically to Parkinson’s. address the motor, sensory, For more information

and to sign up for either of these programs, call the SMH Physical Rehab Department at 744-6160.

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August 16, 2018, The Bridgton News, Page 1C

Senior Rambles Hiking Trips & Tips

by Allen Crabtree

Mt. Willard:

Magnificent views Twelve Denmark Mountain Hikers climbed Mount Willard on Friday, Aug. 3, on an overcast day that threatened rain. There were a couple of very brief sprinkles while we were hiking, but nothing of any consequence and the time spent at the summit was rain-free and offered the usual fine views of Crawford Notch.

Temperatures were warm, but not uncomfortably so.

The Denmark Mountain Hikers had two outings on this day — an arduous climb of Mounts Tom, Field and Avalon and an easier climb of Mount Willard.

This is the account of the Mount Willard crew.

The short, easy trail to the top of Mount Willard is only 1.6 miles long and of that 0.8 of a mile follows the old carriage road travelled in horse-drawn carriages by countless guests who stayed at the Notch House and the Crawford House. I can imagine these guests alighting from their carriages at the open summit ledges and enjoying lavish, hotel-packed picnic lunches while they enjoyed the sweeping panorama of Crawford Notch framed by Webster Cliffs and Willey Cliffs.

The Mount Willard carriage road was built in 1845 by Thomas Crawford to make an excursion to the mountain easier for his guests. He ran the Notch House in Crawford Notch, an early guesthouse built by his brother Ethan Allen Crawford and his father Abel Crawford in 1827-28

below Elephant’s Head and in the shadow of Mount Willard and a number of other White Mountain peaks. When interviewed by the Among the Clouds newspaper, Tom’s wife Mary said that in 1845 she was the first woman to ride in a carriage on her husband’s road to Willard’s summit. These day excursions for Notch House guests became very popular.

Mary Crawford states in her Among the Clouds interview that Mount Willard was named after Joseph Willard, the clerk of the Superior Court in Boston. Other accounts credit the name for Mount Willard after Professor Sidney Willard of Harvard University of Boston.

With 170 years of travel, the old carriage road has become a bit “boney” with rocks underfoot in the summer. Here and there are old cement culverts installed across the carriage road to divert water, evidence of the considerable amount of work that went into building and maintaining it.

In all seasons the grade, designed for horse-drawn carriages, is gentle and the road is broad enough for hikers to walk side-by-each.

If you listen closely you can almost hear the jingle of the harnesses and creaking of the carriage wheels on the road still carrying guests to the top and the truly magnificent views of Crawford Notch.

The Mount Willard trail starts across the railroad tracks west of the Crawford

ADMIRING THE VIEW — Denmark Mountain Hiker Mike Daley admiring the view of Crawford Notch from the summit of Mount Willard. Route 302 is in the center, the scenic railroad on the right. (Photo by Allen Crabtree)

Depot. There is a trail kiosk about 0.1 mile from the trailhead where the trails to Mount Avalon and Mount Willard diverge — take the left fork to Mount Willard.

From the kiosk, the trail passes Centennial Pool at 0.5 miles and at 0.7 miles rejoins the old carriage road. The 0.8-mile trail from there to the summit is gradual and broad to the summit ledges. Enjoy the view from the ledges of Crawford Notch, Webster Cliffs and Willey Cliffs, or go to the right from the end of the trail to another viewpoint of the Willard Cliffs.

This is a great family hike, but be careful of the little ones on the summit — it is about 800 feet off the Willard Cliffs to the bottom if you fall. Willard is also a great winter hike, because in winter, the snow nicely fills in the gaps and makes the way smooth. In winter, the fir and spruce that line the road are often cloaked in snow, making the climb something out of a Russian fairy tale Mount Willard in Carroll County, Harts Location, NH Difficulty – Easy Trail distance to the summit (one way) – 1.6 miles Hiking time to the summit (one way) – 1 hour 15 minutes Elevation – 2,800 feet Vertical gain – 900 feet Coordinates – 44° 12’ 14” N 71° 24’ 47” W Topo Map – USGS Lewiston 7.5-minute quad Directions to the trailhead — Follow US302 north from North Conway area through Glen and Bartlett (Route 16 splits right at Glen — stay left on Route 302). Route 302 continues through Bartlett north through Crawford Notch. At the height of land in the Notch look for the old Crawford Depot on ALONG THE OLD CARRIAGE ROAD — Denmark the left (west) and parkMountain Hikers climbing the old carriage road to the ing. Saco Lake is across the summit of Mount Willard.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree) road on the right (east).

OIL ON CANVAS Crawford Notch from Mount Willard. Painting by Benjamin Champney.

NEAR THE SUMMIT — Denmark Mountain Hiker Margaret Mathis nearing the summit of Mount Willard.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree)

Learn about the ‘Gentle Hawk’ & mushrooms LOVELL — It may seem strange to refer to a Northern Goshawk as the gentle hawk, but Bonny Boatman will explain the connection as she takes us into world of

Accipiter gentilis on Friday afternoon.

Recent rains mean mushrooms are fruiting. Jimmie Veitch, a mycologist from White Mountain Mushrooms

will help us learn more about their ecological importance.

These two Greater Lovell Land Trust programs are on the docket over the next two weeks.

Friday, Aug. 17, 1 p.m. at Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, The Gentle Hawk: Did you know that the Northern Goshawk is such a fierce hunter who, when in pursuit of prey, will stalk quarry on foot as well as from the air? Join us to see and hear about the many wonders of this remarkable and canny creature as Bonny Boatman leads us into the world of Accipiter gentilis, aka, 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.

Wednesday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. at Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Fungi and Maine Forests: Despite their importance in ecosystems worldwide, fungi remain some of the most overlooked and understudied organisms.

Mycologist Jimmie Veitch of White Mountain Mushrooms will highlight local mushrooms and some of the critical roles they play in Maine forests.

Thursday, Aug. 23, 9:30

a.m. to noon, Mushrooms of Lovell: We’ll meet the most common families of mushrooms (fungi) in our area and find out more about their natural history and many ecological functions. Preregistration is required.

Location: To be announced upon registration.

Degree of Difficulty: Easy/Moderate.

Note: Limited to 20.

E-mail: lmachayes@gmail. com to register.

Thursday, Aug. 23, 1 to 3 p.m., Mushrooms of Lovell: We’ll meet the most common families of mushrooms (fungi) in our area and find out more about their natural history and many ecological

Northern Goshawk

functions. Preregistration is required.

Location: To be announced upon registration.

Degree of Difficulty: Easy/Moderate.

Note: Limited to 20.

E-mail: lmachayes@gmail. com to register.

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Allard wins 3-Miler

READY FOR THE START at the Dole 3-Miler, musicians played the National Anthem next to the state Information Center; George Dole was the honorary race starter; and above, eventual first place finisher John Allard awaits the starting horn. The three-miler was raced on the Mountain Division Rail Trail in Fryeburg. More photos on page 8C and posted at bridgton.com (Rivet Photos)

Race winner John Allard

Runner-up Jeffrey Lindy

First Female Loren Andrews

M: Manny Adediran, 23, 20:32 F: Jennifer McBride, 28, 23:36 Ages 30 to 39 M: Nate McNaughton, 39, 27:21 F: Marina WoodMcNaughton, 39, 26:06

Ages 40 to 49 M: Jason Wood, 42, 22:54 F: Alison MacFawn, 44, 26:10 Ages 50 to 59 M: Brian Ladd, 58, 21:21 F: Deborah Moulton, 58, 26:37 Ages 60 to 69

M: David Severance, 60, 21:11 F: Teri Spangler, 63, 43:39 Ages 70 to 79 M: Alan Taylor, 70, 24:44 F: None Ages 80 to 89 M: Bob Randall, 81, 32:50 F: None

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Dole 3-Miler Saturday, Aug. 11 Mountain Division Rail Trail, Fryeburg 1. John Allard, 22, 16:37 2. Jeffrey Lindy, 39, 16:59 3. Loren Andrews, 18, 19:20 4. Erik Martin, 38, 19:28 5. Osage Crie, 18, 19:58 6. Manny Adediran, 23, 20:32 7. Zed McNaughton, 13, 20:45 8. Kyla Brustin, 38, 20:53 9. David Severance, 60, 21:11 10. Nico Russo, 10, 21:21 11. Brian Ladd, 58, 21:21 12. Bethany Mayo, 33, 21:45 13. Jason Wood, 42, 22:54 14. Myra McNaughton, 11, 23:26 15. Langdon Andrews, 59, 23:29 16. Jennifer McBride, 28, 23:36 17. Reed Wales, 21, 23:45 18. Kendall Hernandez, 14, 24:25 19. Alan Taylor, 70, 24:44 20. Genevieve Dole, 8, 25:21 21. Paul Whitaker, 48, 25:29 22. Olivia Sennett, 22, 25:31 23. Kenneth Woofenden, 40, 25:40 24. Tim Kiesman, 53, 25:45 25.

Marina WoodMcNaughton, 39, 26:06 26. Alison MacFawn, 44, 26:10 27. Scott Sennett, 54, 26:16 28. Deborah Moulton, 58, 26:37 29. Ada McNaughton, 8, 27:19 30. Nate McNaughton, 39, 27:21 31. Ben Phinney, 36, 27:32 32. Sally Morris, 58, 27:50 33. John Huffman, 71, 28:47 34. Kelly Winslow, 51, 29:30 35. Elly Walker, 52, 31:31 36. Caileigh Crowe, 14, 32:26 37. Charles Baird, 66, 32:49 38. Bob Randall, 81, 32:50 39. Karen Pepetti, 52, 33:34 40. Hilary Trombly, 28, 34:06 41. Cathy Lambert, 53, 34:38 42. Anna Allocco, 40, 35:00 43. Joe Balchunas, 64, 35:07 44. Victoria Lyons, 44, 36:54 45. Martin Vojtko, 62, 37:56 46. Sarah Dole, 53, 40:49 47. Jillian Grams, 13, 41:03 48. Elin Lane Olsen, 8, 41:04 49. Lilli Ackers, 5, 41:36 50. Serena Greenwood, 7, 41:40 51. Leslie Ackers, 29, 41:47 52. Teri Spangler, 63, 43:39 53. Ivan Clark, 20, 45:19 54. Ella Martin, 11, 46:18 55. Ashley Marzul Martin, 35, 46:18 56. Margaret Woofenden, 5, 48:47 57. Alia Woofenden, 35, 48:48 58. Jason Greenwood, 35, 49:33 59. Nate Greenwood, 5, 49:34 60. Wayne Pryor, 63, 50:02 61. Dawn Crowe, 50, 50:03 62. Lauren Pryor, 63, 50:04 63. Gwen Pierce, 43, 51:21 64. Dan Pierce, 45, 51:22 65. John Winslow, 51, 53:11 66. Nancy Little, 53, 54:28 67. Tina Wood, 69, 55:50 68. Deborah Cook, 63, 55:51 69. Beki Greenwood, 37, 56:42 70. Emily Woofenden, 35, 56:43 Age Division winners Ages 1 to 15 M: Zed McNaughton, 13, 20:45 F: Myra McNaughton, 11, 23:26 Ages 16 to 19 M: Osage Crie, 18, 19:58 F: None Ages 20 to 29

Upcoming Area Races Naples Causeway 5K When: Saturday, Aug. 25, 8 a.m.

Place: Naples Marina Lane Cost: $25, price increases to $30 after Aug. 24. All proceeds will benefit the Patrick Dempsey Center.

Website: naplescauseway5k.com Kids’ Fun Run When: Monday, Sept. 3 at 9 a.m., at Story Land in Glen, N.H. Registration at 8:15 a.m. in the back parking lot.

What: Kids will get to race through Story Land in Glen, N.H. for Believe in Books Literacy Foundation’s Kids’ Fun Run presented by Memorial Hospital and Story Land. Last year, over 400 kids participated in this event and Believe in Books Literacy Foundation is hoping for even more this year! Bonuses of participating as a racer include a t-shirt, a medal, and a free admission into Story Land for the entire day! Children in SAD 72 have their registration fee covered by Memorial Hospital, so they can race for free! All other participants only pay a $10 donation to register! All net proceeds from this event will go towards BIBLF’s Books from Birth program.

Visit www.believeinbooks.org to register for the event or to sign up and help volunteer at the event. Volunteers will also receive an event t-shirt and a free pass into Story Land that day! BIBLF is hoping this will be the biggest Fun Run to date.

Feel the Burn, Saco Valley Fire Association 5K When: Saturday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m., North Fryeburg (61 Christopher Street) Last minute registration on race day will be available from 9 to 9:30 a.m. All runners preregistered for the race will receive a race t-shirt. All race proceeds will go to fire department needs such as equipment, gear and truck repairs.

Price: $30, 400 spots left (as of June 26), price increases to $35 after Aug. 7.

Website: runsignup.com

100-Acre Challenge When: Saturday, Sept. 22 What: A fundraiser for Believe in Books Literacy Foundation, takes place in the 100-Acre Wood in Intervale, N.H. It is going to be the biggest, toughest, dirtiest and best fundraising challenge to-date! This year all net proceeds are going directly to their largest literacy program, the “Books in Character” Outreach Reading Program. Through this program, Believe in Books Literacy Foundation travels to more than 60 pre-school classrooms to read a story, bring a storybook character to visit with, and to give a brand new book to each and every child! BIBLF gives out over 15,000 new books throughout the school year with this program. To participate in the 100-Acre Challenge, sign up as an individual, team of two, three, or four, and then create a custom fundraising page. Share with family and friends, post on social media and ask everyone and anyone to help out! BIBLF is asking each participant to try and raise a minimum of $100.

Participants who raise $100 or more will automatically receive a “sweet” gift for their efforts.

Winners of the challenge, as well as the highest fundraisers, will receive some truly impressive prizes. The 100-Acre Challenge is an event for all ages as there are three different races: toddlers, kids 12 and under, and adults. There will be food trucks, live entertainment, a book swap, and Home Depot will be on site with children’s crafts. For anyone over the age of 21, there will be beer available by donation! Registration opens at 8 a.m., races begin at 9 a.m. Fundraising will be open until the start of the last heat of racers. To learn more, register, and help fundraise, check out www.believeinbooks.org 19th Annual Waterford Fall Foliage 5K and One-Mile Fun Run When: Sunday, Oct. 7 Free fun run for kids 12 and under at 11:30 a.m.

5K at noon, rain or shine Proceeds benefit the Tony Waldeier Scholarship Fund supporting annual scholarships to deserving Waterford graduates.

5K Race & 5K Fitness Walk Registration Fee: $20 preregistration; $25 race day.

Free t-shirts for the first 100 5K entries received by Sept. 15.

Start/Finish: Historic Waterford Flats, Routes 35/37 Race Director: Martha Eaton at 583-4611 or keoka2@ roadrunner.com Registration Management: Geo & Roxanne Ames at 583-2603 or geoames@roadrunner.com Website: waterfordfall5k.com Moose Pond Half Marathon & 5K When: Saturday, Nov. 3, at Shawnee Peak Online registration is open for the sixth annual Moose Pond Half Marathon and 5K on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at Shawnee Peak. The half marathon is capped at 400 entrants, and online registration closes at midnight on Oct. 31. Half marathon entries and relay entries will be available on race day only if the cap hasn’t been reached (there’s no cap for the 5K).

Course: Scenic country loop around Moose Pond in the shadows of Shawnee Peak. The course is rolling terrain on paved roads, starting and ending at Shawnee Peak Ski Area’s Base Lodge. The 5K is out and back on Mountain Rd. Relay: The first leg is approximately 6.1 miles, and the second leg is 7 miles. Relay teams are responsible for their own transportation to and from the exchange point on Hio Ridge Rd. (parking is available near the exchange point).

Beneficiary: Shawnee Peak Adaptive Program Details: Four water stops, display clocks on the course, along with flag people and medical. Restrooms and changing places on site, but no showers. Water and food at finish.

Entry fee: $50 for half marathon, $25 for 5K and $70 for the 2-person half marathon relay through Aug. 31; then $55 for half, $30 for 5K and $80 for the relay Starting time: 10 a.m.

T-shirts: All who register by Oct. 21 Packet pickup: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on race day at Shawnee Peak Learning Center, next to the Base Lodge (119 Mountain Road).

Website: moosepondhalf.com

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August 16, 2018, The Bridgton News, Page 3C

Loftus nets multiple titles at Mason tourney

LOVELL — Recently, the Lincoln Regional Tennis Evaluation Committee (LRTEC) of Palo Alto, Calif. noted that “the Dave Mason Tournament is the largest regional tennis tournament in Maine.” This was borne out by the 33rd renewal of the Mason.

There were 63 entries. All matches were completed in spite of the fact that there was a monsoon on Saturday morning. Administration responded in a very efficient fashion and play resumed by 2 p.m. with all courts cleared.

The lights at the Lovell Town Courts enabled matches to go until 9 p.m.

Johnny Loftus was the only multiple winner. He

repeated as champion in both men’s singles and doubles, though not without difficulty. He has a wider game than his opponents and does not “blow up.” He was also able to adjust to new situations, particularly in singles where the heat on Saturday afternoon created endurance problems.

Men’s Doubles. For the past few years, Men’s Doubles has been the most fiercely-contested event in the tournament. All of the teams that made the semis had skillful and/or experienced players. This attracted spectator interest.

In the finals, Loftus and Garret Goldsmith defeated Don Schneider and Mark

Greene 2-6, 6-4, 10-4.

Greene and Schneider made fewer errors and hit forcing, deep shots. Loftus, however, wound up with put-aways and made forehand winners.

The match appeared as a repeat of last year’s final, in which Schneider and Greene also won the first set and then lost in a tie-breaker.

The semi-finals saw Loftus and Goldsmith top the Molloy Brothers, Jonathan and James, 7-6 (4) and 6-4.

In this match, Goldsmith was the dominant player. He serves so that his partner was set up for easy winners, and also concluded with angled volleys and overheads. The Molloys were equal to Loftus and Goldsmith. They served big serves, which did not come back. They also hit strong net shots and ran down challenging balls. But, they also hit 14 double faults, one at match point. This decided the match. This semi had a high level of tension and could have gone either way.

In the other semi, Schneider and Greene came out ahead of John Cole and Jim Carty, 6-1 and 7-6. Cole was steady and resourceful while Carty covered the court and put a number of balls away at the net. In the first set, none of this made any difference as Greene made every shot. The second set was closely contested.

Schneider and Greene served a little better in the tie-breaker.

Men’s Singles. The finals of Men’s Singles had Loftus besting Jonathan Molloy, 6-3 and 6-4. It seemed that Loftus might have been worn down in the second set.

Molloy returned serve consistently and won long-contested points with outstanding “gets.” His serve was also steady and he kept the ball JUNIORS — Jim Carty, Juniors director, awards the in play until Loftus made an Juniors trophy to Will Galligan.

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MEN’S DOUBLES — Burt Kendall awards the Men’s Doubles trophy to Johnny Loftus (on right) and Garrett Goldsmith (left).

WOMEN’S DOUBLES — Gary Heroux, Tournament director, awards the Women’s Doubles trophies to Martha and Emily Grzyb.

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Great action at Mason

(Continued from Page 3C) error. Loftus hit enough unreturnable balls to win, though he abandoned attempts to put every ball away and waited for his chances. He looked weary after playing five sets in a row, but handled the situation by adjusting.

Loftus beat James Molloy 6-3 and 6-0 in the semifinals.

Although Molloy won points on his serve and retrieved well, he was overmatched in strokes and was kept in the backcourt. Loftus also scored heavily with his serve.

The other semi produced a strange outcome. Jonathan Molloy outlasted Garret Goldsmith 6-7 (4), 6-0 and 10-5. After serving with great accuracy and hitting blistering passing shots in the first set, Goldsmith ran out of gas. Molloy simply kept the ball in play and won almost every extended exchange. He returned Goldsmith’s serve and got his serve in. He hit double faults in the men’s doubles, but none against Goldsmith.

Women’s Doubles.

Women’s doubles had The Sisters against Mother and

Daughter in the finals.

Martha and Emily Grzyb defeated Amelia Rowland and Michele Turner 7-5 and 6-1. Martha G. was certainly the best women’s player in this year’s event. She dominated at the net, came in behind her strokes and put away overheads. In the second set, the Grzybs overwhelmed their opponents, Emily hitting hard, low shots from the baseline and avoiding mistakes. At first, it looked like The Sisters could stay in the match by retrieving and covering the court.

But, by the second set, they could not overcome Martha at the net and her mid-court volleys.

The semis produced two very close matches. Rowland and Turner edged out Snowdie Brown and Celia Shafer, 6-3 and 7-6 (4). Brown hits the most severe forehand of any woman playing in the Mason.

Shafer is steady and clever.

Rowland and Turner, however, ran down numerous shots.

Frequently, they were able to play one more ball than Brown and Shafer, The other semi saw the

Grzybs against Gloria Kushel and Charlene Flynn. Kushel is very experienced and won many points with angled volleys. She also is selective in her shot choices. Flynn kept the ball in play and avoided mistakes. So, they were able to play even with the Grzybs, losing finally 3-6, 6-2 and 10-7. Martha Grzyb scored winners. Emily saved her best effort for the finals.

Mixed Doubles. In the Mixed Doubles final, Don Schneider and Charlene won over Walter and Martha Grzyb, 3-6, 6-4 and 10-8.

Schneider played a brilliant match, directing low, penetrating shots at the feet of the Grzybs and keeping them in the backcourt most of the time. Flynn supported him with volleys and consistent play. Walter Grzyb was steady, making few errors.

Martha was her usual self, finishing off many points.

But, Schneider’s strokes kept her from dominating the match the way she had in women’s doubles. This was the final match of the tournament and held the attention of the crowd, even distracting them from the luncheon provided for the players and spectators by the Stow Corner Store, which sponsors the Mason.

In the semis, the Grzybs got by former champions, Matt Connelly and Jennifer Regan, 3-6, 6-2, 10-7.

Connelly is a force at the net and the Grzybs lobbed over him. Regan, who hits sharp strokes, was kept in the backcourt as Martha G. returned deep to her backhand.

The other semi had Schneider and Flynn over

MIXED DOUBLES — Mark Greene, director of officials, awards the Mixed Doubles Trophies to Don Schneider and Charlene Flynn.

Mark and Celia Shafer, 6-2 and 7-5. The Shafers, also former champions, were able to keep pressure on Flynn, but not enough to avoid Schneider’s concise play, which made it difficult to isolate Flynn.

Juniors. The Junior Division was won by Will Galligan, who defeated Sean Williams, 6-1 and 6-1 in the finals. Galligan made few mistakes and was able to cover the court a lot better than Williams, who showed good strokes and steadiness, but not to the level of Galligan. Some of the points extended to over 20 exchanges with both players racing from one part of the court to

another.

In the semis, Galligan defeated Elias Youngelson, 8-4. Once again, there were long and contested points.

Youngelson got the ball back and had strong ground strokes. Galligan had trouble with him, but was, most of the time, able to outlast him.

The same with Williams against Nora Youngelson, 8-0. In this case, court coverage and accuracy made the match one sided as Williams reached balls Youngelson was unable to track down.

Wrap-up. The Dave Mason Tournament had vigorous and enthusiastic support. Each match had its own official assigned by Mark

Greene, the director of officials. Registrars and food providers also volunteered their help. There is more than enough assistance in setting up and maintaining the various courts, some of which are given to the tournament by residents of the town. The town library gives seating and pavilions. The event is well-financed.

Also notable is the high level of sportsmanship shown by the participants and their general cheerfulness. Over the years, these qualities have developed and are at least partially responsible for having the same people return year after year in order to be part of the experience.

Chip shots from area fairways Bridgton Highlands Ladies’ Golf Results from the championship round last Wednesday, Aug. 8 were as follows: First Flight Gross: Shari Linskey First Flight Net: Anita Barker MEN’S SINGLES — Elliot Lillien, Tournament director Second Flight Gross: Karen emeritus, awards the Men’s Singles trophy to Johnny Lombardo Loftus.

Second Flight Net: Vivian Howard Closest to the Pin: Hole JUST #2 was Linda Burnham, and !

D REDUCE Hole#13 was Lynne Gillen.

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Cliff Walker took low gross honors with a 73. Jim Thombs was second at 76. Kenny Mushrow, fresh off a mid-summer stint in Pawtucket, won low net with 67.

Team Kuvaja/McHatton (Mr. 80% under committee review) tied with Stuart/ Thombs at 157.

Mike Tenzyk continued his skillful NTP with a victory at 17-feet 1-inch on Hole #2.

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Member-Guest Tournament to be held in early September.

Village Tie-Up Golf Classic The Village Tie-Up Golf Classic will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8 at Bridgton Highlands Country Club, rain or shine! Registration is at 8 a.m. with a shot gun start at 9 a.m.

The tourney supports the Harrison Lions Club and other very important charitable causes in the Harrison community. Since its inception, this annual event has raised more than $205,000 to benefit the Harrison Lions Club and other worthy local charities.

This year’s classic will be a four-man scramble format. The cost per golfer is just $95 ($380 per foursome) and includes golf, cart, food, beverage, giveaways and the opportunity to participate in several contests on the course! A sell-out is expected, so register your team early! Registration deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 4. For registra-

tion information, contact Brian Williams at The Village Tie Up Market & Deli at 583-4266.

Harvey’s Golf & Tennis Challenge Harvey’s 11th annual Golf & Tennis Challenge will be held at Bridgton Highlands Country Club on Saturday, Sept. 15 (rain date, Sept. 16) with a 9 a.m. shot gun start. All proceeds benefit Harvest Hills Animal Shelter.

There will be prizes, food CHIP SHOTS, Page 5C

Fun & games

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This week’s puzzle theme:

The 1930s

ACROSS 1. Stopped from sleeping 6. Emergency responders 9. Much ado 13. Carl Jung’s inner self 14. Old French coin 15. Approximately 16. Castrated bull 17. “Swan Lake” step 18. Relating to pond scum 19. *Great Depression state 21. *”The Maltese Falcon” author 23. *____ Row 24. ____-de-camp 25. Churchill’s “so few” 28. *Subject of “Reefer Madness” 30. Herpes ____, a.k.a. shingles 35. Cain’s victim 37. *Johnny Vander Meer and Ernie Lombardi 39. Go “Boo!” 40. Shower with affection 41. *Now demoted planet identified in 1930 43. Antioxidant-rich berry 44. Insect, post-metamorphosis 46. Slang for heroin 47. College cadet program 48. Elongated shape 50. Shining armor 52. Fifth note 53. One less traveled 55. Loudness knob 57. *First FIFA World Cup location 61. *FDR’s brainchild

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Hunter safety course in Sept.

HARRISON — A firearms hunter safety course will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Sept.

23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Western Maine Fish & Game clubhouse, 1026

Norway Road, Harrison.

Participants must attend both days. Fee of $5 covers both days. Students ages 10 to 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the entire program.

Maximum capacity 40 stu-

dents.

Lunch of hot dogs, chips, soda and coffee will be available for purchase.

Contact Arlin Bigelow at 583-4535 for more information or to register.

Help find Asian Longhorned beetle The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is reminding citizens that August is Tree Check Month. This is the best time of year to check your trees for signs of the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) — a destructive invasive pest that kills trees.

“Asian longhorned beetle infested trees are safety hazards. You don’t want them on your property because they can drop branches and

tree tops, and storm damage becomes much worse,” said Josie Ryan, APHIS’ national operations manager for the ALB eradication program.

“So, to make sure your trees are healthy, now is the time to go outside and look at them for signs of the beetle.”

The Asian longhorned beetle has the potential to destroy millions of acres of America’s hardwoods, including maple, birch, elm, rently no cure to save infestwillow, ash and poplar trees. ed trees. Infested trees need Unfortunately, there is curBEETLE, Page 6C

VOLUNTEER AWARD IN TOM’S MEMORY — The Bridgton 4 on the Fourth Race Committee has established an annual award to be given to a volunteer selected as the Race’s Volunteer of the Year. This annual award will be known as the Tom Gyger Volunteer of the Year Award. Jim Cossey, race director for the last 18 years, presented the initial award to Tom’s wife, June Gyger, in memory of — and to honor — Tom’s significant contributions over many years to the success of the race.

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There are $100-hole sponsor opportunities.

Thank you to sponsors: Grant Auctions, DW

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Printing, Conway Daily Sun, Green Thumb Farms, Michael Freidman, and many more!

For more information, contact Harvest Hills at 935-4358 or e-mail info@harvesthills.org or go to the website at www. harvesthills.org

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Police news

Fryeburg Police Department log

Street.

11:30 a.m. Littering complaint on Porter Road.

11:45 a.m. Theft at Weston’s Beach.

3:34 p.m. Burglary complaint at Stevens Mill Road residence.

5:19 p.m. Peace officer detail at Partridge Run residence.

7:41 p.m. Assist citizen on Jordan Camp Road.

Friday, August 10 11:57 a.m. Assist fire department on Carter Hill Road.

2:30 p.m. Burglary complaint on Porter Road.

8:59 p.m. Disturbance at Bridgton Road store.

9:30 p.m. Cruiser crash at Saco Bound Landing.

9:59 p.m. Assault complaint at Lovell Road campground investigated.

Saturday, August 11 8:06 a.m. Harassment complaint at Main Street store.

12:30 p.m. Traffic complaint on Bridgton Road unfounded.

1:05 p.m. Theft at Portland Street store.

3:40 p.m. Responding to a fish and game incident on Saco River, police charged Gerard R. Ledoux, 35, of Dracut, Mass., with operatFRYEBURG, Page 7C

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CONVINCED — A grim-faced Mike Daley of Bridgton, a member of the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club, receives instructions prior to sliding down the “Seat Belt Convincer,” a device that simulates a force of one ‘G’ as the occupant slides down and comes to an abrupt stop at the bottom of the slide. The Convincer was amongst several demonstrations presented during the Bridgton Police Department’s National Night Out held last Tuesday at Junior Harmon Field.

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Bridgton Police Department blotter These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, August 6 4:57 a.m. An Allen Avenue home was broken into. Owners found a few items missing.

12:47 p.m. Police were contacted regarding a theft at Stonehedge Drive.

1:16 p.m. A caller, who is going through divorce, sought police assistance in locating his children.

1:45 p.m. A citizen had questions regarding a trespass order.

3:49 p.m. Police went to a Boulder Hill Road residence to serve a protection from abuse order (PFA) and trespass papers from the Windham Police Department.

4:26 p.m. Police served

a PFA to a subject at a Plummers Landing Road residence.

8:16 p.m. A fireworks complaint at South Bay Road was unfounded.

Tuesday, August 7 7:51 a.m.

Officer McCormick met with a subject regarding an alleged assault.

9:16 a.m. Police received a complaint that a customer was passing bad checks.

10:30 a.m. A caller reported that an “ex” was posting explicit photos on social media pages.

3:28 p.m. A South High Street resident reported a phone scam call.

3:38 p.m. Police met with a local store manager regarding a bad check.

4:10 p.m. A caller reported that he wrote a check to

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being repossessed on Burnham Road, and the owners were not aware of the proceedings.

9:49 p.m. A report was received of yelling and a child screaming at Sawyer Circle. Officer Hammond found no domestic dispute, but a “fussy” child being loud and crying.

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Beetle search

(Continued from Page 5C) to be removed to keep the beetle from spreading to nearby trees, as well as to protect homes and other personal property since infested trees will eventually die.

“Infested trees do not recover, nor do they regenerate.

Foresters have observed ALB-related tree deaths in New York, Illinois, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Ohio,” added Ryan. “It’s possible to find and eradicate this destructive pest, as we have done in Illinois and New Jersey, but we need the public’s help.”

The beetle is slow to spread on its own during the early stages of an infestation, so early detection and reporting is critical to containing it. People in areas quarantined for ALB can also help by not moving firewood, which can transport the beetle to new areas.

The beetle has distinctive markings that are easy to recognize: Long antennae with black and white bands, longer than the insect’s body.

A shiny, jet-black body, about 1” to 1½” long, with white spots.

Six legs with possible bluish-colored legs and feet.

Signs of infestation include: Round exit holes, about the size of a dime or smaller, in tree trunks and branches.

Shallow oval or round scars in the bark, where the adult beetle has chewed an egg site.

Sawdust-like material, called frass, on the ground around the tree or in the branches.

Dead branches or limbs falling from an otherwise healthylooking tree.

After seeing signs of the beetle: Make note of what was found and where. Take a photo, if possible.

Try to capture the insect by placing it in a container and freezing it. Doing so will preserve it for easier identification.

Report findings by calling 1-866-702-9938 or completing an online form at www.AsianLonghornedBeetle.com The ALB was first detected in the United States in Brooklyn, New York, in 1996. It is believed to have come from wooden packing material used in cargo shipments from China. Since then, it has led to the loss of more than 160,000 trees.

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5:27 p.m. A caller wanted to know if his license was active.

Wednesday, August 8 12:31 a.m. Officers Swiatek and Smolinsky were dispatched to a disturbance at Secret Harbor.

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These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, August 6 1:28 a.m. Assist citizen on Lovell Road.

5:20 a.m. Animal complaint at residence at intersection of Silver Parkway and Pebble Circle.

7:03 p.m. Traffic complaint at Weston’s Beach.

8:24 p.m. Disturbance at Bridgton Road store.

9:55 p.m. Unwanted subjects on Ballard Street.

Tuesday, August 7 1:51 a.m. Suspicious person at Portland Street business.

12:18 p.m. Responding to a complaint at Indian Acres, police charged Scott Ames, 51, of Brownfield with assault.

1:28 p.m. Following a motor vehicle stop on Bridgton Road, police charged Felix Noiseut, 18, of St. Hyacinthe, QC, with failing to yield the right of way.

5:39 p.m. Assist a citizen on Stuart Street.

8:13 p.m. Welfare check on Cobb Street.

10:24 p.m.

Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Lovewell Pond Road.

Wednesday, August 8 12:12 a.m. Criminal trespass complaint on Main Street.

11:30 a.m. Theft complaint on Main Street.

3 p.m. Fraud complaint on Bridgton Road.

4:58 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Eastland Street.

6:26 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Kay Drive.

10:05 p.m. Traffic hazard on West Fryeburg Road.

Thursday, August 9 10:13 a.m.

Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Main

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4:27 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue at Canal Bridge Beach.

7:25 p.m. Responding to a criminal mischief complaint on Morningside Drive, police charged Lacey A. Drew, 30, of Oxford with failing to provide correct name, address and date of birth, criminal trespass and violating condition of release.

10:54 p.m. Dispatched to an assault complaint on Lovell Road, police charged Nicholas Lavoie, 28, of Taunton, Mass. with aggravated assault.

Sunday, August 12 12:28 a.m. Motor vehicle crash on West Fryeburg Road.

1:54 a.m. Alleged sex offense on Lovell Road investigated.

4:08 a.m. Theft complaint on Morningside Drive investigated.

6:33 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue at Lovell Road campground.

2:45 p.m. Assist citizen on Bridgton Road.

6:52 p.m. Domestic disturbance on Cobb Street investigated.

10:16 p.m. Field interview conducted on Pine Street.

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Firehouse Chatter

FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION — Leaders of the Western Maine Firefighters Association are (left to right) Tommie McKenzie, vice president; Scott Burnell, president; and Bonnie Seames, secretary-treasurer.

What is role of Fire Association?

By Jay Spenciner In May, I attended a meeting of the Western Maine Firefighters Association which was held at the Harrison Fire Station. After the meeting, I sat down with President Scott Burnell of Brownfield, Vice President Tommie McKenzie of Lovell and Bonnie Seames, secretary-treasurer from Norway.

JS: This is the first meeting of the organization I’ve ever been to and I don’t know anything about it other than what I heard tonight.

WMFFA: It started after the ’47 fires because the departments recognized a need for better communications, improved training together and better mutual aid practices. So, really the Association is here to benefit the firefighters, help educate the firefighters and promote fire education and safety through the WMFFA. JS: As a reminder to our readers, the 1947 fires were a series of forest fires in

Maine that occurred during drought conditions in October, 1947. Statewide, over 200,000 acres burned and 16 people died. In our area, the town of Brownfield was virtually destroyed.

JS: When you say western Maine, what exactly does that include?

WMFFA: All of the Oxford County fire departments are eligible, some from Cumberland (Bridgton, Naples, Harrison), East Conway, N.H. Together, there are 36 departments and agencies involved in the Association.

JS: Does the Association have any other purposes in addition to what has been already mentioned?

WMFFA: It’s also to disseminate information and to have educational purposes.

At every meeting, we try to have a program relevant to a training need. Tonight, we had the Forest Service bring us up to speed on the changes in the Forest Service.

JS: Are the meetings

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WMFFA: The meetings are always the second Monday of each month except December. We don’t meet in December. The meetings travel around to 11 different communities, who host the meetings.

Everybody is welcome to come.

JS: What do you feel are the biggest accomplishments of the organization?

WMFFA: We’ve got a fire prevention trailer. We call it a smoke trailer. We’re on our second one now and the WMFFA did a lot of funding on that. That travels all over this area.

JS: Is that the one in Waterford?

WMFFA: No. They have a burn trailer. It’s currently down at the school in Naples (Lake Region Vocational Center, where it is used for the firefighting course taught by Rick Shepard at the school).

We’re hosting the

Federation (Maine Federation of Firefighters) convention in Fryeburg at the fairgrounds. It’s the annual state convention.

It travels around the state and is hosted by different communities. It’s going to be the second weekend in September (2019), before the Fryeburg Fair. There will be a banquet, a dance, training, a parade and a firemen’s muster. There will be a great number of vendors who will bring apparatus to display. We’ll have a burn trailer there. We’ll have a lot of activities for the convention. The Federation will meet then. We’re going to host the state convention as an association. That will be Sept. 13, 14 and 15, 2019.

This year’s convention is in Portland, hosted by the City of Portland at the Cross Arena.

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10:36 p.m. Sgt. Reese responded to a juvenile problem on Kennard Street involving a male who had been “argumentative” and was yelling at his mother.

10:38 p.m. Officer Hammond handled a harassment complaint at Sawyer Circle.

Thursday, August 9 1:15 p.m. Officer McCormick checked South High Street for a subject carrying multiple backpacks and “flipping” people off as they drove by.

5:10 p.m. Police were asked to check on a child left in a vehicle at a local store.

Friday, August 10 6:10 p.m. A caller requested to speak with an officer regarding a neighbor’s pit bull, which is allowed to wander without a leash.

7:42 p.m. A homeowner received an alert from his security cameras indicating no power. When he checked the residence, he found that someone had unplugged the system.

7:52 p.m. Police attempted to locate a sports utility vehicle reportedly involved in a road rage incident on Burnham Road.

8:11 p.m. What a caller thought was a fight on Whitetail Ridge was actually an intense game of corn hole.

Saturday, August 11 1:17 a.m. A mailbox on South High Street was damaged.

Sunday, August 12 10:33 a.m. Police attempted to locate a vehicle reportedly “all over the road” on Route 302.

11:25 a.m. Someone reportedly punched and broke a truck window on Kimball Road.

2:56 p.m. Police received a complaint that a subject was riding a dirt bike at Holden Hills, causing damage to a homeowner’s lawn.

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Sports & Police

More finish line photos from Dole 3-Miler in Fryeburg

FAILURE TO STOP RESULTS IN CRASH — A teen failed to stop for a stop sign, and struck a truck on Route 113 in Baldwin last Wednesday night.

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BALDWIN — Two people were injured as the result of a crash on Route 113 in Baldwin last Wednesday night.

Deputies from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office along with Standish and Baldwin Rescue personnel responded to Pequawket Trail at the intersection of Depot Road at 8:19 p.m. for a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles.

The Cornish Fire Department responded with extrication tools to remove the operator from one of the vehicles who was trapped. That driver suffered serious, but non-life-threatening head injuries.

Investigation determined a 16-year-old female from Parsonsfield was alone in her 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and failed to stop for the stop sign at the end of Depot Road.

She traveled through the intersection and into the travel lane of Pequawket Trail. Her vehicle was struck by Raymond McKenney, 60, of Westbrook, who was traveling eastbound on Pequawket Trail. McKenney was alone in his 2012 Chevy truck, and suffered only minor injuries.

A LifeFlight helicopter was initially requested for the teen, but weather prevented them responding. She was transported to Maine Medical Center via Standish Rescue. She was released from MMC on Thursday.

Law enforcement officials said it appears the juvenile female operator may have been distracted by an electronic device. The case remains under investigation.

Firehouse Chatter

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(Continued from Page 7C) to the spouses and the children, not just the firefighters.

JS: That sounds great!

Firefighter of the Year This past winter, the Harrison Fire Department chose Captain Josh Laird as its Firefighter of the Year. The honor was presented in recognition of his dedication as a firefighter, his eagerness to learn and his desire to succeed.

Opinion & Comment

August 16, 2018, The Bridgton News, Page 1D

The Reading Life

by Peter Bollen Contributing Writer

Presidential readings

Donald Trump is making American publishing great again.

As of this writing, nearly one half of the books on the bestseller lists are related to President Trump and his administration. Books ranging from the presidential campaign and individuals involved to warnings of peril under the presidency and books praising Trump as the savior of America’s future.

Not since the Watergate scandals of the 1970s has there been a flurry of accounts by the principal players. Over 20 members of President Nixon’s administration who were imprisoned or involved had bestselling books. The Watergate books totaled over 70.

The first year of the Trump presidency has been controversial, eventful, and unconventional as the first businessman with no previous political career was elected with a minority public vote but with a majority electoral count.

NOT TIMID AT ALL — S. Peter Lewis of Bridgton got so close to this little deer he could almost pat her. Instead, the The first insider account of the Trump presidency is Fire BN columnist was able to take this up-close photo. and Fury by Michael Wolff, which became an overnight bestselling sensation. Amazingly, Wolff was granted White House access and he names names and conveys the chaos and in-fighting circulating among the president’s staff. The major Trump advisor at the time was Steve Bannon, who was obviously a chief source for Wolff before he was gone from the administration. All the usual suspects are there with The Legislature has one last shot to get things done. their alleged agendas as well as, some back biting and juicy Here we are in August. It’s the dog days of summer, and READINGS, Page 7D the Legislature is supposed to come back to wrap things up.

I hope we can believe them this time.

We need to move three very important sets of legislation forward to get the people’s business done.

by Paul LePage I had hoped the Legislature would have completed its Governor of Maine business by now and adjourned sine die so I could call a special session to deal exclusively with the reforms to the child

by Dawn De Busk welfare system.

I had wanted to protect those critical bills from being held tax code, the Legislature’s delay will likely force people who BN Columnist took tax deductions for medical expenses in 2017 to have to hostage in a political battle of wills in the Legislature.

However, we cannot continue to wait while the Democrats file amended returns.

Aligning the state to the federal code usually requires dillydally by holding tax conformity hostage so they can get taxpayer-funded Clean Elections money to run their cam- minor fixes. But because the federal tax reform was comprehensive, we must make changes in a way that does not paigns.

So, I decided to submit several bills that will improve increase Mainers’ taxes.

Speaker of the House Sara Gideon and other Democrats our child welfare programs. I hope that when the legislators The crow was on my side of the road, pecking at the remains come back, they will take the opportunity to pass my two just don’t get how critical tax conformity is for our businesses other priorities: tax conformity and reforming the municipal and Maine people. They’ve left businesses in tax limbo for of a roadkill. more than seven months.

Most times, a crow will hop or fly a short distance to get foreclosure process to protect our elderly.

LEGISLATURE, Page 7D When it comes to conforming state law to the new federal out of the way of an approaching car. Not this one. Instead, it flew in a straight line a few feet above the lane in which I was travelling. The bird was like an airplane preparing for takeoff, following the road like it was a runway.

For several hundred feet, the crow flew low to the ground.

It was flapping its wings and picking up substantial speed.

In 1996, the people of Maine voted to create what has However, it was not moving away from the nose of my vehicle.

I was being easy on the gas, saying to the bird, “Move out of become known as the “Maine Clean Election Act (MCEA)” election funding system. It allows candidates who collect a the way. Move out of the way.”

Then, the crow jetted off to the left, lifting upward at a certain number of five-dollar checks, depending on the office they are seeking, to have their election campaigns funded by 70-degree angle before landing on a branch high above.

by Richard Cebra I wondered if it was trying to prove something, challenging taxpayer dollars.

The story behind it is, that after having recently gone me to a race, risking its own life for the thrill of it. Nah, probMaine State Representative through a couple of scandals in the mid-90s over election ably none of the above.

I simply saw a crow flying away from roadkill because my activities, the idea was sold to the people of Maine as a way car was driving along the same rural Maine road. I saw a crow to get “big money” out of the election process. Candidates, who run “clean” or taxpayer funded, cannot accept private Over the years, the Maine Legislature has tinkered with the flying — that’s all.

Still, it was totally cool to see. I was reminded of Jonathon campaign contributions, other than raising a modest amount MCEA system, attempting to make it better, but the truth is, Livingston Seagull. The idea of the crow testing its flying skills of seed money, and gathering the five-dollar qualifying con- nothing thus far has worked. to show off to a human made me think of the book. Birds don’t tribution checks.

The MCEA funding system was put in place to get big From the beginning, the idea was flawed. Candidates money from special interest groups out of our election proshow off for humans; people are lucky enough to watch birds who ran “clean” in their personal Districts could also cess, and on that count alone, this process has failed miserfly.

Certainly, seeing an eagle is considered auspicious in most form Political Action Committees (PACs). This allowed the ably. Each election cycle sees more and more special interest cultures. I would guess that since the eagle is the American “Clean” candidate to raise unlimited amounts of money from groups’ money pouring into races seeking to overwhelm the bird, some people feel both patriotism and amazement about special interest groups who were only too happy to fork over opposition, and essentially buy an election. the natural world when seeing one. The eagle is so regal and big money to buy access and influence.

A great example of special interest money flowing into Most Maine people were not aware of this flaw in the campaigns was the race between Maine House member Amy large. Whether it is gliding on wind currents or seizing its prey, system, or that it allowed big money to flow into politics as Volk and Maine Senator Jim Boyle for the Senate District in the eagle is agile and fierce.

CROW, Page 8D freely as it had prior to the MCEA being passed into law.

ELECTIONS, Page 7D

One last shot to get it done Views from Augusta

It Dawned on Me

As the crow flies

Clean elections not so clean The Right Angle

Letters Hole in my heart

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To The Editor: There’s a hole in my heart.

I see Mr. Brickman (the CEO of Central Maine Health Care) allowing Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital to die on the vine. What is his reason for such action, I can’t imagine.

Many years ago, I retired and moved to Maine. After a short time being retired, new in the community, I wanted to get involved so I went to Bridgton Hospital to find part-time employment. I was lucky to have been accepted and placed in the heart of that group. As an employee, I saw the beat of the best team put in a caring environment, where medical staff, nursing staff, business staff, kitchen and yes even janitorial staff, worked as one to provide the best for the very patients they served and the community in which they lived.

As the years passed, my position passed on to others, who had the same feeling of pride and honor in the work they so diligently performed.

From what I see, it’s the same

today with the exception of many more services offered to this community.

What happened? CMH got a new CEO and the heartbeat took a hit. The emphasis changed from patient to bottom line. Ironically, the two community hospitals were doing great, both financially and in quality, but the mother hospital was less efficient in their operations, suffering financially. Our local CEO, Mr. Frum was assigned to run both community hospitals, a challenge he succeeded in over the last eight years, earning the respect and trust of his medical staff and the body of those facilities.

How did a vote of no confidence for Mr. Brickman from all three facilities not send the right message to the board? How could the board ignore the voice of the medical staff? Now, Mr. Frum has left. How much more will it take to get you to listen? I wonder what the board will do once they lose the rest of the medical staff. Hard to run a hospital with no doctors.

Bridgton Hospital is the best and the heart of this community. Board members, please revisit this action and soon. We love our hospital and we want to keep Bridgton Hospital up and running with good doctors that care about their patients.

We are not Colorado or New York, but a rural community with critical access designation for a reason. The hospital works well because of the team’s dedication to their patients and community.

That can’t be replaced by computers or focusing on the bottom line, which might be too much paying for a noncaring, out of touch CEO and his team.

Let’s listen to the dedicated team that takes care of their community.

Norma Vienneau Naples

Board neglecting hospitals

To The Editor: I, my two brothers, and their spouses are regular consumers of the medical services provided by our community hospital in Bridgton.

We live in Sebago and our commute time to Bridgton is roughly 20 minutes, a third of the time it would take to go to the hospital in Lewiston (60 to 80 minutes).

More important than the time savings is the excellence of the staff; they genuinely care about how we are doing, LETTERS, Page 2D

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Opinions

Staying cool on a hot day

It is quiet out here on the porch this morning. The crowds of summer visitors have thinned out, and the only sounds are from a Red-Eyed Vireo singing across the road, the drip of leftover raindrops being shaken from the leaves of the trees by an occasional breeze, and the loud thummmm of a Ruby-Throated Hummingbird’s wings as it approaches the sugar water feeder a few feet from my chair. The stifling heat and humidity of recent weeks have abated, so now I am wearing long pants and a longsleeved shirt, enjoying the chilly air.

This summer’s heat has been a challenge for many of us.

Human bodies are designed to maintain a fairly constant temperature, and since we can tolerate only a few degrees of fluctuation in body temperature we are very susceptible to overheating. To avoid that, we have sweat glands that release excess heat through perspiration, and we have learned to slow our physical activity in hot weather, wear lightweight clothing, drink plenty of water, and stay out of the sun.

The heat has presented challenges to the birds, too, although they tolerate hot weather in different ways. According to George J. Wallace and Harold D. Mahan, authors of An Introduction to Ornithology, a bird’s body temperature can fluctuate as much as eight to ten degrees during the day, and the body temperature of some bird species can even go as high as 112 degrees Fahrenheit. A bird’s body temperature is typically highest around the warmest part of the day and drops lower at night during periods of inactivity, but on a hot day a bird, like a human, can become dangerously overheated.

Like humans, birds rely on intake of water to help keep the body cool. The Birder’s Handbook, by Erlich, Dobkin, and Wheye, explains that birds do not have sweat glands, which would be dysfunctional under a heavy covering of feathers, so instead they cool down by panting. They have comparatively small lungs, supplemented by a system of balloon like extensions called internal air sacs, which are located throughout the body. When a bird overheats it vaporizes warm moist air in the air sacs and lungs, and expels it through breathing or panting.

Sometimes, on hot days, we can see birds in our yard sitting with open mouth, ridding their bodies of excess heat. Many species of non-passerines, or non-perching birds, expel moist warm air through the mouth by rapidly vibrating the upper throat and floor of the mouth in what is known as a “gular flutter.”

We humans wear clothing to help us tolerate cold in the winter and heat in the summer. Birds do not have clothing, but their feathers provide very effective insulation. In winter they fluff their feathers to create warm air spaces next to the skin, and in summer they do the opposite, compressing feathers to eliminate hot air spaces. The number of feathers on a bird can vary according to the season. American Goldfinches, who may have a thousand more feathers in winter than in summer, molt their heavy winter plumage between March and early May. After the breeding season at the end of summer they molt again, and increase the number of feathers for winter. Birds who incubate eggs in an open nest, such as Osprey, Great Blue Herons, Bald Eagles, Common Loons, and others, may not be able to escape the direct

Bird Watch

by Jean Preis BN Columnist sun, and must rely on their outer contour feathers to shade the skin. When those outer feathers absorb radiant heat the bird may lift them slightly to release the hot air and keep it away from the body. They may also modify their position to reduce the amount of sun on the body, and in very hot weather they may become less active and seek out shade. Newly hatched chicks of some species may stand in the parent’s shade to reduce exposure to the hot sun. Herring Gulls, according to The Birder’s Handbook, will often turn to face the sun, because the white feathers of the head, neck, and breast are most reflective. Shorebirds and wading birds may also stand in water to cool their unfeathered legs.

On hot days, Goldfinches, Tufted Titmice, and Chipping Sparrows visit our “spa,” the shallow dish of water we keep on the step just outside the screened porch. They drink and then they step into the water, dunk themselves, and splash water over their back and heads. We feel a bit cooler just watching them. This morning, though, no such measures are required to stay comfortable. The Hummingbird lands on the sugar water feeder, pauses on one of the slender perches, and inserts its long bill into the port to draw out sugar water. I wonder if it, too, is relieved to have a cool day at the end of a long stretch of high heat and humidity.

Letters

(Continued from Page 1D) they know our names, and they know our history. They follow up on our appointments, check on our progress and care about our physical and mental wellbeing. Staff excellence is the reason that Bridgton Hospital is rated as one the Country’s top community hospitals.

In addition, we have come to know many of the doctors and staff and are more than pleased with the care we have received. Bridgton doctors and staff have provided us with primary care; we have been treated for diabetes, cardio-vascular problems, arthritis, orthopedics, urology, podiatry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, bone density testing, and lab work.

In fact, Bridgton is a Critical Access Hospital (CAH), which is designed to reduce the financial vulnerability of rural hospitals and improve access to healthcare by keeping essential services in rural communities (Balanced Budget Act of 1997). A nonprofit hospital that is doing what it was designed to do: providing essential healthcare services in a rural area.

Given the excellence of the care provided by the doctors and staff at our Bridgton Hospital, it is a puzzlement as to why the CMHC Board ignored the votes of no confidence in the CEO, Jeff Brickman, by the doctors and staff of Bridgton Hospital, Lewiston Hospital, and Rumford Hospital, and sided with Mr. Brickman over the majority of the real medical care providers.

So far Brickman’s apparent reliance on the bottom line, system-driven delivery of services has accomplished little and managed to demoralize the staff, drive out most of Bridgton’s doctors,

and the Bridgton/Rumford CEO David Frum. One has to ask the board whether it intends to keep Bridgton’s CAH status as required by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 or let it whither.

Bridgton Hospital is an award-winning CAH that has delivered outstanding medical care for the Bridgton area and was financially sound.

After two years of Mr. Brickman’s administration, the whole CMHC system is in turmoil with no discernable benefit to the people it is designed to serve. The decimation of Bridgton is an example of Brickman’s chaotic reign. Question: why has the CMHC Board sided with Brickman instead of the proven leaders that made Bridgton Hospital perform so well? If the board really wants to improve its bottom line it might want to take a look at the cost/benefit ratio of Mr. Brickman and the team he brought with him from his last job. From where I sit it doesn’t seem to justify the board’s decision.

Before it is too late the board should buy out Brickman’s contract and see if they can’t bring back the people who made Bridgton rise to the top. Our community has a first-class hospital and we want to have live doctors and nurses, not electronic gizmos that dispense aspirin and tell us how to get to Lewiston or Portland.

Jock MacGregor Sebago

Vote a sustainable budget

To The Editor: I write this letter to correct a misconception about the governor’s veto of LD 837, a veto that I sustained. LD 837 was titled “An Act To Provide Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the LETTERS, Page 3D

BLUEBERRY REPORT — Charlene Teixiera of Naples was the lucky person that brought to two tons the amount of blueberries picked so far at Crabtree’s Blueberries, located off Route 107 in Sebago. In this photo, she is shown on the right with Ashley Watson.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree)

Opinions (Continued from Page 2D) Operations of State Government.” It is incorrectly referred to as the bill to expand MaineCare.

In November of 2017, voters approved a referendum to expand MaineCare (Medicaid) for single, ablebodied adults with no children, under the age of 65 whose incomes fell below 138 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. MaineCare expansion is now law. The Legislature did not need to pass another bill to make it law, nor did we entertain repealing the referendum.

However, the referendum as written did not contain a funding mechanism to cover the state portion of the cost of expansion. It is estimated that first year state costs will exceed $50 million, rising in subsequent years. The authors of the referendum left it to the Legislature to determine the funding mechanism to sustain this program.

The Maine state biennium budget of $7.1 billion, approved by the Legislature in July of 2017, did not include expansion funding.

We significantly increased funding for public education and reduced the wait lists for services for our most vulnerable citizens. We did not raise taxes. Due to the expansion

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF CASCO

INVITATION TO BID 2018–2019 WINTER SAND STOCKPILE The Town of Casco is currently accepting bids for the stockpiling of winter sand for the 2018–2019 season. Bids are due in the Office of the Town Manager (635 Meadow Road) no later than Tuesday, September 6, 2018, 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 3T33 Public Notice

There will be a public hearing on August 21, 2018, at 6:30 p.m., at the Harrison Town Office to discuss granting access for ATVs to travel over the Town roads from Bolsters Mills to the Plains Road to access the pipeline, and then from Rich Road to Ryefield Bridge Road to access the bridge back into Otisfield. Anyone with questions or concerns is asked to attend. If you are unable to attend please submit, in writing, your questions or concerns to the Town Clerk by Tuesday, August 21st at noon.

A map of the roadway is available at the town office and on our website under the Announcement for a public hearing.

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Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Public Hearing Notice

The Board of Selectpersons will hold a Public Hearing on August 27, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: 1. An application for a Liquor License submitted by Annette’s Country Skillet Diner located at 12 Lakes Plaza Dr. 2. An application for a Liquor License submitted by Brother Flecker’s located at 907 Roosevelt Trail.

3. An Application for a Special Amusement Permit submitted

by Brother Flecker’s.

Public welcome.

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TOWN OF NAPLES PUBLIC HEARING

The Naples Planning Board will be holding a meeting at 15 Village Green Lane on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. On the agenda: 1.) A preliminary plan application for a Major Subdivision to be known as “Brandy Crossing Subdivision,” submitted by Front Nine Homes, LLC for property found on Tax Map U24, Lot 1.

2.) An application for a Major Site Plan Review, submitted by James Allen for the proposed construction of a commercial boat storage building for property found on Tax Map U01, Lot 7-B. Plans may be viewed online at www.townofnaples.org.

Public welcome.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

AGENDA Casco Zoning Board of Appeals August 20, 2018, 2018 Casco Community Center 940 Meadow Road 7:00 P.M. 1. Approve Minutes of April 23rd, 2018.

2. Edward St. Pierre has filed an application for a Dimensional Variance to permit a 6.5' reduction from the required 25' rear setback to allow an 18.5' rear setback, and a 9.5' reduction from the required 25' side setback to allow a 15.5' side setback. The applicant is requesting these reduced setbacks to allow construction of a 16' x 24' garden shed. The property is known as Map 3A, Lot 21 and is commonly known as 6 Thomas Pond Shore Road, and is located in a Residential District.

3. Other.

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Thank you

To The Editor: The Sweden Food Pantry, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located in the Sweden Community Church, is thankful for the community support of its summer raffle. Sweden Food Pantry provides food twice a month (first and third Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) to residents of western Maine (Albany, Bridgton, Fryeburg, Harrison, Lovell, Poland, Stoneham, Stow, Sweden, Waterford).

Businesses and individuals from the towns that we serve donated items to be raffled.

Business that donated items included: Beth’s Kitchen Café (Bridgton), Bridgton Books (Bridgton), Firefly Boutique (Bridgton), Fly Away Farm (Stow), Hannaford (Bridgton), Hayes True Value Hardware (Bridgton), Paris Farmers Union (Bridgton), Pietree Orchard (Sweden), Rosie’s Restaurant (Lovell), Saco Valley Sports Center (Fryeburg), Sebago-Long Lake Chamber Music Festival (Harrison), Spice & Grain (Fryeburg), Sweden Hills Honey (Sweden), Wicked Good Store (Lovell) and Weston’s Farm (Fryeburg).

MEMORABLE GATHERING — Twenty-nine members and guests of the Songo Garden Club enjoyed a fabulous afternoon annual meeting Thursday, Aug. 9 at the Linnell Farm in Otisfield. The venue, food and hospitality were truly superb! Officers for the 2018-2019 season, once again, are Doug Bogdan, president; Karen Bogdan, vice president; Deb Dean, secretary; and Carmen Caron, treasurer. The club extends its sincere appreciation to owners/hosts Tammie and Steve Webster, and their assistant, Linda, for making this a most memorable occasion!

Individuals who donated items included: Shelby Crousse, Valerie Douglas, Colin Jardene, Chris Gillespie and Janet Mahannah.

The names of the 25 winners are available from the Sweden Food Pantry, 137 Bridgton Road, Sweden.

Thanks to the generosity

of the people and businesses in the area, the Sweden Food Pantry raised $627, which will be used to provide food for the 75 families who come monthly To The Editor: representing 151 individuals.

On Aug. 14, 1935, Social Thank you.

Security was signed into Linda Bradley law. Before Social Security, Board President LETTERS, Page 5D Sweden

Peace of mind

A little mercy for humanity

By Sally Chappell 1968 was a volatile year, notable for the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy. Less notable was the founding of the Club of Rome and the publication of The Population Bomb by Paul Ehrlich (Anne Ehrlich was the co-author but uncredited). The first Club of Rome meeting led to its initial report, The Limits to Growth, instigating immediate and ongoing debate. Fifty years later, the assassinations are easily remembered and memorialized, but the anxiety generated by adherents of populationism (the ideology that attributes social ills to the number of humans) has incrementally seeped into our collective unconscious changing the cultural and political landscape of the world. How has overpopulation angst been manifested in the last 50 years as human numbers increase alongside environmental degradation?

The increased prevalence of legal abortion worldwide has been a major outcome. The invisibility of a growing embryo or fetus makes it an easy target for elimination of unwanted pregnancies and also makes possible a reduction of wanted pregnancies among poor women when the economic means

Notice of a Public Hearing

Planning Board

Proposed Willis Brook Aquifer Ordinance Revision August 29, 2018, 6 P.M. Downstairs Meeting Room Iredale Street entrance to the Municipal Building addressed at 3 Chase Street The Town of Bridgton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed Willis Brook Aquifer Ordinance revision. The hearing is on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at 6 p.m., in the downstairs meeting room off Iredale Street, in the Municipal Office Building addressed at 3 Chase Street.

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Letters

referendum, the Legislature now needs to factor in that additional cost in the next biennium budget in 2019.

LD 837 provided for one year funding for 103 additional DHHS administrative staff to run the expansion program. The funds came partly from the General Fund, but mostly from a one-time “sweep” of other accounts used for other purposes. In my opinion, this was a hasty, ill-conceived plan. It is the kind of short-term, “kick the can down the road” thinking that led our state into multiyear budget crises, when reimbursements to hospitals were many months overdue, if paid at all. The state owed hospitals $750 million, with some hospitals settling for 10 cents on the dollar. It was the LePage administration, with Republican legislative support, that brought our state finances into equilibrium and paid the debt to the hospitals.

I voted to sustain the governor’s veto. The $50 million-plus cost needs to be part of budget negotiations in the next biennium, starting in January. The Legislature, acting on the next governor’s budget proposal, should take the time to weigh the longterm plan options and vote a sustainable budget. There will be trade-offs, to be sure, but that is the only way to pay the bills.

Rep. Phyllis Ginzler HD #69: Bridgton, Denmark and Harrison

August 16, 2018, The Bridgton News, Page 3D

TOWN OF BRIDGTON 3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

PUBLIC NOTICE

APPEALS BOARD VACANCIES The Town of Bridgton is now accepting applications for individuals to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Appeals Board hears and decides administrative as well as variance appeals using state law and local ordinances to guide them. The Appeals Board meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:15p.m. (pending an application).

Interested individuals should submit a Committee Application to Brenda Day, Town of Bridgton, 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine by September 1, 2018. Applications are available at the Town Office or at www.bridgtonmaine.org

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PURSUANT TO 14 M.R.S. §6323 By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated May 9, 2018, and entered in the Cumberland County Superior Court at Portland, Civil Action Docket No. PORSC-RE-2017-266, 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 LISA M. JORDAN, Defendant, and PEOPLES REGIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM, Party in Interest, for the foreclosure of a Mortgage Deed dated August 17, 2005, and recorded in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds in Book 23045, Page 241, 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, 306 U. S. Route 1, Scarborough, Maine, on September 25, 2018, at 02:00 P.M., all and singular the premises described in said mortgage deed and being situate at 15 Oak Lane in 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: August 13, 2018

/s/ Richard H. Broderick Jr., Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff

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Earth Notes

“Earth Notes” is an outgrowth of a deep ecology discussion group.

Writers reflect a delight in and concern for the earth and are individually responsible for opinions and information. Community members are invited to submit articles. E-mail beepbeep207@roadrunner.com for details.

of support for their babies is unavailable. “Nipped in the bud” could be a description of this tactic to reduce human numbers.

Additionally, an antinatalist movement has begun among people of childbearing age with the intent of being child-free through sterilization for environmental reasons.

Badly behaving humans have been another target for elimination. According to deathpenaltyinfo.org, the death penalty has existed in human history as far back as the 18th century BC. By 1966, support for the death penalty here in the United States was at an all-time low with only 42 percent approval. Since then, the Supreme Court abolished the death penalty in 1972 but reinstated it in 1976. Presently, the general population is showing little tolerance for the right to life of those convicted of murder despite a secure prison system here in the United States.

Immigration is a hot issue now, and has always been an issue in this country. Recent policies to discourage migration to the United States have drawn outraged criticism from human rights advocates. Many migrants are fleeing certain death in unstable Central American countries in which the United States has been the primary destabilizer. In other cases, the inability to earn a living forces people northward as the climate becomes more disrupted. We all carry mental images of destitute people in lifeboats crossing the Mediterranean Sea as well as rows of tents in refugee camps in Africa and Asia. Here in America, some people would like to turn the United States into a gated country. Is there much moral distance between killing people and allowing them to die through neglect or a refusal to help?

In a 1974 article in Psychology Today, Garrett Hardin presented his thesis, “Lifeboat Ethics: The Case Against Helping the Poor,” in which he argued against foreign aid, immigration, and food banks. The Federation for American Immigration Reform, the Center for Immigration Studies, and NumbersUSA are all political heirs of Hardin’s philosophy, according to Ian Angus and Simon Butler in their book, Too Many People?: Population, Immigration and the Environmental Crisis (2011).

I keep recommending this book to people I know, but as soon as I tell them that the authors are socialists, enthusiasm wanes.

Nevertheless, Angus and Butler effectively argue that environmental destruction is not caused by our increased human numbers or migrants seeking relief but rather other factors including military operations and large-scale industrial ventures promoted by those with the power to control resources and capital. They outline the rift in the environmental community with the Ehrlichs on one side and Barry Commoner’s alternative view on the other with the publication of his book, The Closing Circle, in 1971. The controversy they sparked continues to this day.

Populationists maintain that it is human numbers that cause detrimental effects on the earth. The IPAT formula (impact = population x affluence x technology) devised by Paul Ehrlich and John Holdren is too simplistic to explain human population’s effect on the environment. As Patricia Hynes points out in Too Many People?, “IPAT is based on a ‘singular view of humans as parasites and predators on the natural environment’ — it assumes that human activity always harms the natural world. There is no way, using IPAT, to account for people who devote themselves to ‘restoring and replenishing their local environment as they use it, and guarding it from maldevelopment projects.’”

We must uphold the vision that it is possible for humans to have a positive effect on the earth. Demographers predict that the 7.6 billion people now living will expand to 9 or 10 billion people by mid-century and then contract as birth rates continue to fall around the globe. The worry about “too many people” could be transformed into opportunity. Sustainable, small and mid-scale agriculture can employ people while feeding the world as Frances Moore Lappé and Joseph Collins explain in their book, World Hunger: 10 Myths.

We can be inspired by modern prophets. Ecotheologian Thomas Berry (1914-2009) proclaimed that “the foundations of the Ecozoic Era have been established in every realm of human affairs…The distorted dream of an industrial technological paradise is being replaced by the more viable dream of a mutually enhancing human presence within an ever-renewing organic-based Earth community.” (The Great Work, 1999) Native American ecologist Robin Wall Kimmerer envisions in Braiding Sweetgrass, “We are dreaming of a time when the land might give thanks for the people.” Paul Hawken proposes, “We can just as easily have an economy that is based on healing the future instead of stealing it.” (The Ecology of Commerce, 1993, as seen in Center for Action and Contemplation) May our children and grandchildren reap the benefits of these visions by 2068.

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GLASS-TOP TABLE — wickerstyle with two captain swivel chairs and four regular chairs. $100. Call 207-452-2244. 3t31x

Family-owned and operated general store in Denmark is looking for an experienced pizza cook to join our team. Ideal candidate is dependable, attentive to details, takes pride in customer service, works well with others and is a self-motivator.

Although weekends are a must, we offer an enjoyable work atmosphere with no late nights.

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Tax Collector/Treasurer The Town of Lovell is seeking qualified applications for the position of Tax Collector/Treasurer. The person in this position is primarily responsible for tax collection and the bookkeeping for the Town. Knowledge and skills preferred are financial and bookkeeping abilities, general office skills such as typing, using computers and office equipment. Use of Trio software and familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel are needed to perform the clerical duties.

Consumer-Directed Assistant Looking for someone who enjoys the outdoors and being active.

Hiking, biking, walks and swimming, along with a great sense of humor to work part-time (28 hours/week) flexible schedule, providing employment supports and community immersion to a young man in the Fryeburg area. If this sounds like you, please send your resume to Rhonda Vappi by e-mailing to rvappi@northernhs.org, by fax 603-447-8893, or mail to: NHS, 87 Washington Street, Conway, NH 03818 (010-447).

This position requires a valid driver’s license, proof of adequate auto insurance and the successful completion of driver, criminal and background record checks. This Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

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This is a full-time position.

Benefits include: Health insurance, retirement, vacation pay and sick pay.

Please submit a letter of interest, resume and references to: Town of Lovell, Attention: Stephen Goldsmith, P.O. Box 236, Center Lovell, ME 04016, or via e-mail to: ghse@fairpoint.net The Town of Lovell is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Looking for experienced tree cutter with bucket truck experience/laborer. Starting pay $20.00 per hour. Class B license a plus, full-time, year-round as weather permits. Call 633-1227 or e-mail Look forward to meeting you!

PLEASE COME MEET THE FIRE CHIEF Fire Chief Stephen Fay is Available weekdays.

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Chief’s office is located in the lower level of the Bridgton Town Office complex to the left of the Police Department.

You can also contact 207-647-3663 or Firechief@bridgtonmaine.org

STATION ELEVATION 560 FT.

This is a full-time position with benefits including: health and dental insurances, paid vacation and holidays and Simple IRA.

Please forward resumes to rebecca@khiellogging.com or deliver to 65 Bull Ring Road, Denmark, Maine

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QuickBooks experience is required for this position. The ideal candidate will also possess strong computer skills including MS Office, Excel and Outlook. HR experience is preferred but not required.

Applicants must have experience operating equipment and hauling a low bed, a valid Class A CDL, and a clean driving record.

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(Continued from Page 3D) many retired Americans lived in poverty. For 83 years, Americans have retired with a greater sense of financial security thanks to the Social Security system. Throughout their working lives, Americans allocate part of their paycheck to the program, knowing that when they reach retirement age they will have a steady income to rely on.

Thanks to Social Security, more Americans are able to age with dignity knowing they will have a reliable monthly retirement income.

The stock market may crash, a pension may be lost, or a company may go bankrupt, but Social Security is constant. Social Security adds greater economic stability to the lives of the nearly 95 percent of Mainers 65 and older who are current beneficiaries.

However, the future of Social Security is on the line and will be a focus of the upcoming election. As one of the oldest states in the nation, it is imperative to Maine’s retirees that Social Security continues. In Maine, onethird of Social Security beneficiaries 65 and older have no other source of income.

With rising healthcare and utility costs, they can’t afford cuts to their benefits. Without Social Security, 47 percent of Mainers 65 and older would live below the poverty line.

It is important to know where candidates running for congress stand on keeping Social Security strong for current and future retirees. I urge you to ask your candidates where they stand on this important issue, and pledge to vote this November.

Life is uncertain. While more people live longer, there is no crystal ball for individuals to know how many years they will have in retirement.

Through Social Security, many more people can enjoy their retirement years with the peace of mind that comes

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Carl and Joyce Bucciantini, AARP Maine Outreach Volunteers Greene

Right to disagree

To The Editor: Contributing writer Bob Casimiro objected to several of my points (8/2/18) about his concerns about immigration policy. He took literally the metaphor I used when I described all United States citizens as immigrants. To reiterate: we are all immigrants.

Our forebears, the members of one’s family of origin, are not aboriginal (unless they are Native South or North American). White Europeans did not discover this country.

Scientific — including anthropological — discoveries are ever unfolding, but the “who was here first” question has been answered. And, as interesting as it was to learn of Mr. Casimiro’s lineage, it is irrelevant to this debate. His family originated in Portugal and Canada; then his ancestors left those countries and came to the United States. Perhaps they left voluntarily and easily; or like many of those who seek entry into our country today, they were fleeing desperate political, economic, and social circumstances.

At the end of Mr. Casimiro’s essay, he challenged me to offer alternative solutions. As I wrote, my elected representatives — those who have researched, worked on Congressional committees, and proposed legislation — are tasked with proposing viable solutions. I don’t work in a field that is in any way related to governance. This vital work — that is, determining humane and legal approaches to a difficult challenge — must be initiated by those more knowledgeable than I am on these matters.

I will assess those plans and vote for the candidates who best reflect my values. I don’t expect my elected representa-

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WOODIES MOUNTAINVIEW — Classic Boat Society sponsored the 25th Annual Classic Wooden Boat Show and Antique Car Show on the Causeway. Organizers were pleased that there was a constant stream of people during Saturday’s show.

(De Busk Photo) tives to grow my food, prepare my tax return, or perform my heart surgery. Should I be expected to draw up a comprehensive immigration policy that is ethical, lawful, and just?

Additionally, when people disagree, words matter.

Words like “alien” are flamethrowers. My forebears — from many European countries — probably did feel like aliens when they first arrived here. And as every immigrant knows, firsthand or from family lore, the first challenge to becoming an enfranchised citizen isn’t learning the language or the laws of the land; it’s feeling safe enough to find shelter and a job. Calling people aliens is an example of “othering;” an alien is not human and is, therefore, undeserving of being treated humanely. Were your ancestors aliens, Mr. Casimiro?

Words also matter when addressing others, even those with whom one disagrees.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

CONSULT OUR LISTING OF BUSINESS SERVICES AND LET AN EXPERT DO THE JOB! ACCOUNTANTS Chandel Associates Accounting, Taxes Audits, Full Service Payroll 3 Elm St., Bridgton Office 647-5711 Jones & Matthews, PA Certified Public Accountants Accounting and taxes Roosevelt Trail Prof. Bldg.

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ALARMS WAM-ALARM Systems Installation, Service, Monitoring Burglar-Fire-Temperature Sensors Free Security Survey 647-2323

APPLIANCE REPAIR

CATERING Marie’s Kitchen Catering & Home-cooked meals 939 Roosevelt Trail, Naples 693-2021 www.marieskitchennaples.com

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

Hastings Malia, PA 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-2061 www.hastings-law.com

CARETAKERS Caretake America Managing and Patrolling Kevin Rogers, Owner/Manager Rte. 35, Naples 693-6000

CARPENTRY Robert E. Guy General Carpentry – Additions Repairs – Remodeling www.bobguy@myfairpoint.net Harrison 743-5120 239-4804 (cell) Jerry’s Carpentry & Painting Carpenter & General Contractor Log homes – decks – remodeling Fully insured – Free estimates 207-527-2552

CARPETING Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Carpet and Flooring Sales and Installation 21 Sandy Creek Rd, Bridgton 647-5562 800-310-5563

Bridgton Dental Associates Dr. Paul Cloutier Complete dental care 138 Harrison Rd, Bridgton www.bridgtondental.com 207-647-8052 Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA Complete comprehensive oral hygiene care Infants – Seniors Most dental insurances, MaineCare 647-4125 bdhc@myfairpoint.net

Mountain View Dentistry Dr. Shilo Annis, DMD Cosmetic/restorative & Family Dentistry Servicemaster Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office 207-647-3628 MountainViewDentistryMaine.com Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452

COMPUTERS

Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA Grammy Geek 110 Portland St., Fryeburg, ME 04037 Tech support for seniors (jr’s too) 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com 1-1 support at your home Malware & virus removal/PC repair Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA Free pick-up & delivery 207-310-0289 132 Main St. P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 647-8360

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CLEANING SERVICES

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ATTORNEYS

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CONTRACTORS Jeff Hadley Builder Remodeling, Additions Tile work, Wood flooring Kitchens, Drywall, Painting 30 yrs experience 207-595-8421 jhadley44@gmail.com Quality Custom Carpentry From start to finish and from old to new Jeff Juneau Naples 207-655-5903

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DOCKS

Great Northern Docks, Inc. Sales & Service Route 302, Naples 693-3770 1-800-423-4042 www.greatnortherndocks.com

ELECTRICIANS Bosworth Electric Inc. Quality electrical contractor Commercial/Industrial/Residential Generators/Todd Bosworth/207-838-6755 bosworthelectricinc@hotmail.com D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor Residential/Commercial/Industrial Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire Bridgton 207-647-5012 J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Residential - Commercial - Industrial Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Bridgton 647-9435 McIver Electric “Your on time every time electricians” 221 Portland Rd, Bridgton 647-3664 www.mciverelectric.net R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor 24 hour Emergency Service Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882 David K. Moynihan Master Electrician Licensed ME & NH Bridgton 647-8016

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Mr. Casimiro referred to me as “that lady” throughout his essay. That referent is offensive, patronizing, and dismissive of women’s voices.

Apparently, Mr. Casimiro believes that my having a home in Sweden makes me privileged and ineligible to comment on a human rights issue. Putting aside his mistaken assumption that everyone in Sweden is well off, how does my privilege (or lack thereof) delegitimize my speaking out? I am a citizen and taxpayer, and have the right to disagree with my government’s policies.

Moreover, are others who perceive themselves as lacking privilege justified in promoting xenophobic views? I know people who are living sustainably, but just barely, who share my concerns about the way our government is treating immigrants, asylum seekers, and their children.

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need a better immigration policy, one that doesn’t inflict suffering on innocent, desperate people and their children and still allows for lawful procedures. The Bridgton News has a part to play; instead of featuring only white, conservative, male columnists to write on this and other complex political and social issues, why not enlarge the conversation so that the community can consider multiple perspectives and decide the best approach?

Liz Brown Sweden

Return of the ‘King’

To The Editor: Politics has taken an unpleasant turn over the years. It has become “them” or “us.” If this were a marriage, there would be a divorce. No union can work MOVING Bridgton Moving Residential & light commercial bridgtonmoving@verizon.net Glynn Ross 240 N. High St. – 647-8255 671-2556 (cell)

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

without compromise and discussion. I, for one, am sick of this. The upcoming election in November offers us a chance to keep those in office who work together for us — the people of Maine and the United States. Alternatively, it offers a chance to replace those that do not hear our voices, those that hide from constituents, and those who are beholden to big money.

Angus King was a freshman senator in 2012. Because of his strong background in politics and business, he got to work right away on key committees. Senator King attends meetings, asks pointed questions, and studies issues. When he returns to Maine, he makes a point to sit down with us, the people. He questions, and listens. When I write, he answers explaining why he will or did vote on an issue.

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SELF STORAGE Bridgton Storage 409 Portland Rd 28 units & 4000’ open barn Bridgton 647-3206 JB Self Storage Rt. 5 Lovell, Maine Monthly/yearly secure storage 207-925-3045

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING Dyer Septic

PAINTING CONTRACTORS Septic systems installed & repaired Jerry’s Painting Service Quality Painting – Interior/Exterior Fully Insured – Free Estimates 207-527-2552

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SHARPENING SERVICE

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HEATING Bass Heating Oil Burner Service Sales and Installations Waterford (207) 595-8829

INSULATION Western Me. Insulation Inc Batts, blown or foamed Over 30 yrs experience Free estimates – fully insured 7 days a week – 693-3585

INSURANCE Ace Insurance Agency Inc. Home and Auto 43 East Main Street Denmark 1-800-452-0745 Chalmers Ins. Agency 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311 Oberg Insurance Auto, Home, Business, Life 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858

PLUMBING & HEATING Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. Specializing in repair service in The Lake Region 647-4436 Holt Plumbing Inc. Service work – pumps Camp openings – 30 years exp.

207-318-9981

D & D Masonry Chimneys/fireplaces/walks/etc.

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

Maine Survey Consultants, Inc. Land info services – Surveys Boundary/Topographic/Flood elevation Ken Karpowich Plumbing PO Box 485, Harrison, Maine Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Off: 583-6159 Master Plumber in ME & NH D. A. Maxfield Jr. PLS Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423 Over 10,000 surveys on file

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

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

REAL ESTATE

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WESTBROOK — Hazel ‘B’ Clarke of Westbrook passed in peace on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018.

Hazel was born March 28 in Portland, the daughter of Katherine and Joseph Paul Martin. Hazel’s singing ability surfaced as a child. She enjoyed singing in the church choir and at the age of 13 she had been featured frequently on WCSH talent show. Hazel was a proud member of many military and veteran organizations. She was active with the American Legion, VFW and Eastern Star.

No one that met Hazel ‘B’ forgot her infectious passion for music. Hazel spent her life singing and entertaining with many performers. She has written countless songs, signed a contract with Decca Records and performed with the band “The Zodiacs.” Hazel traveled throughout the states and Europe with the USO from 1944 to 1949. When WWII was ending and American soldiers were coming off the front line, they were met with music and celebration. Of the 100 performers, Hazel was one of them.

Hazel married Chanel Pelletier on Nov. 26, 1945. Chanel and Hazel went on to have five children. In 1966, she wrote the song Don’t Cry Mom, which has become a favorite of many. She was very proud that most of her children had performed with her on stage. When her husband became ill, they settled in Casco and adopted their daughter, Cal. Chanel passed in 1978 and Hazel continued her music career. She was remarried in 1994 to Herb Clarke of Scarborough. She relocated to Westbrook, where she spent her weekends performing and entertaining.

Hazel was greatly loved and will be dearly missed. Leaving to cherish her memory are daughter Cal Lorrain of Casco, son Reggie Pelletier of Wesley Chapel, Fla., son Paul of Oxford and Denis of Boone, Colo. She was adored by her grandchildren.

Hazel was predeceased by a daughter Jacki; son Ricky; and husbands Chanel and Herbert Clarke.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018 at 12 p.m. at the American Legion in Westbrook. Hazel’s family would like to carry on Hazel’s favorite saying, “We aren’t here for a long time, just a good time.” Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhome.net

BROWNFIELD — John Edward Nagy Sr., 65, of Brownfield, formerly of Green Brook, N.J., died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at his home in Brownfield.

He was born on Oct. 8, 1952, in Middlesex, N.J., a son of John and Edythe (Pack) Nagy. He graduated from East Brunswick High School and was an Eagle Scout recipient as a young man. In 1974, he married Michele Rojewski and made their home in Green Brook, N.J. John worked as a budget analyst for AT&T in New Brunswick, N.J. for 20 years, retiring to Brownfield in 2006.

He was a member of the Central Jersey Grotto, Burnt Meadow Snowmobile Club in Brownfield, as well as the Maine Snowmobile Association. He was an adventurous spirit, who enjoyed climbing, camping, hiking, caving, canoeing and all things nature. He was a dedicated Little League baseball coach, who had a penchant for finding and saving wildlife (turtles, dogs and cats, to name a few).

He was nominated and awarded two national medals for heroism, including the Carnegie Hero Medal for a selfless deed in 1996.

John is survived by his mother, Edythe of Monroe, N.J.; his wife, Michele of Brownfield; children, John Nagy Jr., of numerous Air Force bases, Michael Nagy of Alexander, N.D., and Arielle Nagy of Maine; seven grandchildren; three sisters, Janice Parrott of New Jersey, Sandra Ramirez of California, and Louise Wright of New Jersey; nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father.

Visitation was held on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018 at the Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren Street, Fryeburg. Condolences and tributes may be shared with his family at www.woodfuneralhome.org

HIRAM — Helen Agnes Ward Forsythe, 94, passed away on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018.

Helen was born in Long Island City, N.Y. to Helen and William Ward. Helen was an avid bowler and captain of her bowling team. As fate would have it, Howard Forsythe was practicing bowling two lanes over from Helen’s team.

One of the young men on her team had been called to service, so Helen invited Howie to join her team. On Nov. 27, 1966, Helen married the love of her life, Howard Forsythe. Helen retired as a secretary from Graymoor Monastery, Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, Garrison, N.Y. Through Howard and Helen’s friendship with their neighbors in Garrison, Bion Cram and John McCoy, they would come to Hiram to vacation at Bion’s house along the Saco River. Upon retirement, they purchased their home on Hancock Avenue in Hiram in September 1979.

Helen loved children and was well known as the candy lady to the local children in Hiram. There were always bags of candy ready by the front door. Her refrigerator is adorned with handmade thank you notes she cherished.

Helen was a supporter of her community and volunteered whenever possible. She was an officer in the VFW Auxiliary Post, a longtime volunteer at Bridgton Hospital, past treasurer of the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery Association, and past treasurer of the Hiram Historical Society. As a devout Catholic, she was very active in St. Matthew’s Church. She was a lector and ran their fairs for many years.

She is survived by her loving husband, Howard Forsythe of Hiram; as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her beloved parents; as well as her sisters, Catherine and Patricia.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Aug. 16 at 11 a.m., at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Dora Lane, Limerick. A reception will be held at the church afterward. Following the reception, committal prayers will be offered at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Hiram at 2 p.m.

Arrangements are with Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home, Cornish. Online condolence messages can be submitted at www. mainefuneral.com In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library, PO Box 281, Hiram ME 04041, or Hiram Historical Society, PO Box 35, Hiram, ME 04041.

Richard Boody LEWISTON — Richard Boody, 84, of Bridgton, passed away on Monday, Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 at Central Maine Medical Center.

He was born in New York City on April 5, 1934, the son of Paul and Margaret Joyce Boody. He joined the Air Force when he was 17 years old, serving two tours in Korea. He received injuries and spent a year at Walter Reed Medical Center, retiring from the Air Force on April 30, 1957.

He attended Collegete Business Institute in Kirksville, Missouri. He worked at Sinclair Oil Company, where he met his wife in 1959. They were married in 1961. He left Sinclair Oil to work at Con Edison as a budget director. He attended Saint Frances University and Hofstra University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. They moved to Maine, where he worked for the defense department as an auditor, where he traveled throughout the country. He then attended Husson University and received his Master’s degree.

On Oct. 8, 1985, he flew to Washington, D.C., to receive the Handicapped Employee of the Year Award. On Nov. 1, 2010, he received an award from the president of the Republic of Korea, thanking him in protecting their liberty and freedom.

He leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Maryanne Cianciminio Boody; two sons, Brian Boody and Todd Boody; two grandsons, Brandon Boody and Trevor Boody; and a brother, Thomas Boody of New York City.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 18, at 3 p.m. at the Bridgton Alliance Church, followed by interment at Forest Hills Annex Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton.

Cheryl D. Martin GORHAM — Cheryl Donna Plummer Martin, 74, passed away surrounded by her family at the Barron Center in Portland on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.

Cheryl was born Feb. 27, 1944, the daughter of Frank and Ethel (Raymond) Morin. She grew up in the Brunswick area, where she received her education from local schools. On July 20, 1963, she married Rodney Plummer and together they settled in Gorham, raising their family. Cheryl was a people person and was a familiar face to many at Unum, where she worked as a cashier for Aramark for many years.

A strong woman, when Cheryl’s husband passed away in 1979, she continued to work hard and provide for her three children — Shelly, Dawn and Cory. She was a fun person who enjoyed dancing, music and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She kept an immaculate home and loved to do word searches. Cheryl will be remembered for her love of her family and her signature contagious laugh.

She is survived by her children, Shelly Craft of Gorham, Dawn Grass of Raymond, Cory Plummer of Bridgton; sisters, Trisha Morin of Gorham, and Claudia Garland of Virginia; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, Rodney Plummer; a brother, Raymond Morin; and sisters, Beverly Seaford and Maxine Nolan.

A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Windham Chapel of Dolby Blais & Segee, 434 River Road, Windham. To express condolences or participate in Cheryl’s online tribute, please visit www.DolbyBlaisSegee.com In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Cheryl’s name may be made to: The Barron Center Activity Fund, 1145 Brighton Avenue, Portland, ME 04102.

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WINDHAM — Gloria M. Grant, 92, of Windham passed away at Ledgewood Manor on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018.

She was the oldest of six, born to Myrtle and Raymond Small on Dec. 12, 1925. She attended local schools.

Married to Darrell Grant on Oct. 14, 1944, for 62 years, they were longtime residents of Windham. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Gloria enthusiastically participated in her children’s activities such as being a Girl Scout leader and with the Rainbow Girls.

In her earlier years, Gloria was an avid knitter and a good cook. She worked as a telephone operator for the Poland Spring Company and the Windham School lunch program. Gloria was a member of the South Windham Community Church, as well as the Eastern Star.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Darrell; two sisters, Phyllis MacDonald and Olive Flanigan; two brothers, Vernon Small and Raymond Small Jr. Surviving are three daughters, Karen Strout of Gorham, Sandra Tyler, and Darlene Haskell, both of Windham; a brother, Robert Small of Casco; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandsons.

A graveside service will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, at Hillside Cemetery, Huston Road, Gorham. Arrangements are by the Windham Chapel of Dolby Blais & Segee, 434 River Road, Windham.

To express condolences and to participate in Gloria’s online tribute, please visit www.DolbyBlaisSegee.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The South Windham Community Church, 31 Main Street, Windham, ME 04062, or to the charity of one’s choice.

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FORT PIERCE, FLA. — Philip M. Allen Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.

Phil was born in Harrison, Maine, to the late Harry and Hazel Littlehale Allen on April 9, 1936. He grew up in North Bridgton and Harrison, and flourished on the Bridgton Academy Basketball team, graduating in 1954.

Phil served in the U.S. Army from 1955–57 in Battery D of the 49th AntiAircraft Artillery Battalion. He was recognized as a “sharpshooter,” received the Good Conduct Medal, and was proud to be the pitcher on his Battalion softball team. In 1957 he joined CMP and worked as a first class lineman until his early retirement in 1991.

He was a 32nd degree Mason and Past Master of Tyrian Lodge #73 in Mechanic Falls.

Phil married Dail Bosworth Day in 1982, and together they shared a blended family of five boys and two girls. They enjoyed traveling to Yellowstone National Park, Las Vegas, Nashville, Okinawa (Japan), Mexico and, most recently, to Honduras. Phil was a wonderful husband, caring father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather. He passionately supported his children and grandchildren at tons of sporting events and other activities. Phil was an avid deer hunter and a patient fisherman.

He particularly enjoyed an annual camping and fishing trip to Aziscohos Lake with his late son, Mark, and his wife Sonya.

In his Florida retirement community he excelled at tennis, golf and Patang. His family loved to hear him sing and play the guitar, and he was a clever cribbage player. Phil was a die-hard New England Patriots fan, always followed NCAA Women’s Softball and UConn Women’s basketball, and could be found watching old western movies on rainy days.

Phil is survived by his wife, Dail; daughters Kim Mussatti, and Kristin and Ray Millett; son Phil Jr. and Jill; stepsons Richard (Larry) Day II and Kathy, Darik Day and Sandra, and Wade Day; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life service will be held at the First Congregational Church, 33 South High Street, Bridgton, on Sunday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Dementia Society of America at dementiasociety.org

BRIDGTON — Linda L. McInnis passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018.

Linda was the youngest of John and Maude Crawford of North Baldwin. She continued to reside in North Baldwin and there had her tribe: Russell, Julie, Irma, Martin, Bradley, Anthony, Tracey and Theresa. Then came many grandchildren. Then love of her life Ralph I. Douglass, in which they resided in Porter up until his departure on Feb. 2, 2003. Now 15 years later are surely at camp fishing and playing games with loved ones, laughing joyously.

Family and extended family will be laying Linda and Ralph to rest at Pleasant Mountain Cemetery in Denmark on Sunday, Aug. 19 with a celebration of their lives to follow. For further information, please feel free to message one of her children.

Arrangements are with Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home, Cornish, www.mainefuneral.com

Gail A. Howe AUBURN — Gail A. Howe, 79, of Sweden, formerly of Shrewsbury, Mass., passed away Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, after a brief illness.

She was born on Dec. 6, 1938, in Worcester, Mass., the older of two children born to James and Antoinette (DeLaire) Mealey. Gail attended local schools and graduated from South High School in Worcester, Mass. She later moved to Shrewsbury, Mass., where she raised her family and made countless memories.

In 1985, Gail and the love of her life, Allen, moved to their dream home in Sweden. Gail worked for many years at Bailey’s Manufacturing in Fryeburg. She later worked part-time at Fryeburg Health Care Center.

She enjoyed day trips and weekend getaways, the beauty of nature and all living creatures. Gail and her husband provided a loving home for many animals over the years, most recently, her dog Mia, whom she loved dearly.

Gail is survived by three children, Steven Meserve of Oakham, Mass., Dawn Meserve of Worcester, Mass., Deborah Lagasse and her husband, Melvin of Bridgton; five stepchildren, Rebecca Henry, Deborah Walsh, Allen (Dickie) Howe II, Pamela Fenn and her husband, Bruce, and Susanna Bagdis; six grandchildren, Melissa Becvar and her husband Joshua, Deanna Meserve, Samantha Meserve, Chaz Meserve, Lucas Rogers and Allanah Lagasse; six great-grandchildren, Brianna, Nicholas, Caitlyn, Trevor, Sarah and Natalie; a greatgreat-granddaughter, Skyelynn; many step-grandchildren; a brother, Michael Mealey of Poinciana, Fla.; a nephew, Michael Mealey Jr.; two nieces, Marlene Rider and her husband, Steven, and Kelli McKee and her husband, Scott; and a close friend and neighbor, Todd Bagdis. She was predeceased by her husband, Allen, on Nov. 3, 2010.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8 Elm St., Bridgton. Gifts may be given in her memory to the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Rd., Fryeburg, ME 04037.

Condolences and tributes may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com

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(Continued from Page 5D) with the Democrats, but as he says, “In the end, whom I caucus with is less important than whom I work with.” Like Senator Snowe before him, he reaches out to members of both parties. Overall he, as an independent, has an edge and has proven to be extremely effective in representing Maine. We need to return Senator King to the Senate.

Anne Mommers Brownfield

Checks and balances

To The Editor: I used to know a gentlemen who, when presented with a harebrained idea, would smile and say “that’s a thought, but not a very good one.”

Henry Precht’s most recent editorial would qualify for that response.

In forming his analysis, Henry apparently forgot there is a reason why the system is structured this way. The original people who came to this country from Europe, came to escape a number of conditions. Some came to escape a rigid class system that pretty much restricted one in life to the position they were born into. Individual ability, interest, and effort were not enough to escape this. Others came to escape religious persecution.

Both circumstances evolved from strong, monolithic central governments run by a few elites who thought they knew best. Sound familiar?

In small groups they came, setting up 13 individual colonies, each one subtly different from the other, and very proud and protective of the freedoms they had secured for

themselves. About 150 years into this process, the overbearing influence of Great Britain forced them to collectively secure for themselves their independence. Continuing to value their collective autonomy, they formed a weak confederation under the Articles of Confederation, but quickly realized they needed something better.

Amongst the wisdom that they had accumulated regarding central governments was that as much responsibility as possible should remain local to avoid over-concentration of power in too few hands. Hence we have a bicameral legislature with each state regardless of size having two senators; the 10th amendment, which was intended to limit significantly the role of the federal government vis-a-vis state and local governments; and, yes, the Electoral College, representing our last line of defense against the tyranny of the elites.

Some of Henry’s comments are confusing because they’re inconsistent. On the one hand, in a very pejorative fashion, he states that those with whom he is in disagreement say “their necessary answer is nationalism in order to keep our bloodlines pure and free of ideological and ethnic germs.” The latter part of that statement in so far as people who believe that the U.S. should take care of its own people first is scatacological! Then he turns around later on in his own article and states, “if arguments made to appeal to the entire country were nationally based it would be wiser.” Huh?!

Henry asks if it is fair for a Maine or Wyoming congressman’s vote to be valued vastly more than a representative from New York or California.

Actually, he has it backwards — the question is “should they be valued less.”

I’m sorry that Henry was

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PEOPLE ADMIRE this classic wooden boat, which is named White Knuckles. “insulted” by the electoral results (not really). However, the system worked exactly as designed when Rhode Island and Connecticut agreed to join collectively in a governmental system involving the behemoth states of Virginia, New York, and Massachusetts. A straight majority rule system given the relative population weight would have rendered their citizens’ votes useless.

They were not about to surrender their sovereignty to submersion without the protection provided by the Electoral College.

By the way, it is somewhat ironic that Henry’s “side of the aisle” that has been such a zealous advocate for minorities for the last 50 years seems to have significant indifference to protecting a minority interest such as the electoral college was designed to protect. Curious!

Finally, Henry, if we can survive William O. Douglas and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, you should be able to survive Clarence Thomas!

Remember “old boy,” if it ain’t broke don’t fix it!

Don Vose Naples

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To The Editor: Let’s say you get to know a couple who, as far as you can see, are good people. They have a loving family. They also deal honorably and fairly with people in their business.

By their actions, you can see they are good; when someone they know is sick or in some other crisis, they’re likely to bring the family food and help in any way then can. They LETTERS, Page 8D

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(Continued from Page 1D) Businesses thrive when their regulatory environment is predictable and stable. Knowing how to pay your taxes and what rate you will be taxed at is a critical part of that.

Yet, Democrats keep our business climate as unstable and unpredictable as possible.

Not conforming will force businesses to keep two sets of books this year — one for federal laws, and one for state laws. It will cause chaos next January when individuals and businesses have no ability to file state taxes.

But, Speaker Gideon and the Democrats still have time to avoid the major filing headaches for businesses and families next January. And time is of the essence. If they do not act now, we will be forced to create a whole new layer of bureaucracy just to collect the different set of taxes.

As you go about enjoying summer in Maine, I encourage you to take a minute to reach out to your Legislators and ask them to pass child welfare reform, tax conformity and my proposed amendment to the elderly foreclosure bill.

If the Legislature can’t do that this summer, you will know what to do when you go to the polls in the fall.

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Gideon, an error was found in a rushed bill that prevented the allocating of some of the MCEA money that would have given even more taxpayer money to people running for office.

The Speaker of the Maine House, Sarah Gideon, demanded that we agree to legislatively fix the error. Maine House Republicans held their ground and told the speaker the answer was “No!” The truth is, we were tired of the Maine Democrats taking taxpayer money for their election campaigns and using it to lie about our voting records. We decided we were not going to give in to Speaker Gideon’s demands and thus far, we have not.

The people of Maine need the whole truth, not just the half-truth told in the media. The MCEA process has been a big fraud hoisted on the people of Maine. Taxpayer funding of elections, that is what it should really be called, has failed to keep big money out of our election process.

The MCEA has really been nothing more than a way to funnel taxpayer money to candidates, while letting bigmonied interests run wild. While it has happened on both sides of the aisle, Maine Democrats have turned this process into a political artform.

This is wrong, and it is time someone said so. That is what I am doing here, letting the people of Maine know, once and for all, that it is time to stop allowing big monied interests and capable adult candidates who could raise their own campaign funds from abusing the generosity of the Maine taxpayer. It is time to repeal the Maine Clean Election Act. Rep. Rich Cebra represents House District 68, which includes the towns of Baldwin, Cornish, Naples, Parsonsfield (part) and Sebago.

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(Continued from Page 1D) the Scarborough area in 2014. Boyle was a one-term incumbent and was being challenged by Volk, a two-term member of the Maine House. When the race was over (Volk won) and all the money was tallied, there was over $300,000 spent on the contest. Boyle and his backers poured in more than five times the amount of spending that Volk did.

Keep in mind, this was for a part-time state senate position that pays a little over $10,000 per year. The Volk-Boyle race is not unique. While others may not have reached the level of spending that race attracted, there are countless elections around Maine that bring in absurd amounts of election spending.

For a House race in Maine, in most seats up for election, you can run a very credible and effective campaign for about $5,000. That used to be roughly the money the MCEA funded for a House campaign.

Now, that has all changed. House candidates can get upwards of $15,000 to run their campaigns. House districts are at best around 5,000 voters casting their ballots. This is nothing short of absurd and a complete miss use of taxpayer dollars.

Think about it. In Maine, we are constantly asked as taxpayers to fund the needs of capable people. Often, we sacrifice things for our own family to simply keep the tax bills paid. Now, we are being asked to fund the election dreams of capable adults who could do the fund-raising work themselves and privately fund their campaign.

This year, the Maine House Republicans put the brakes on this maddening waste of your money. After yet another debacle under the leadership of Maine House Speaker Sarah

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(Continued from Page 1D) gossip. You get the impression that the White House is out of control. During his book tour, Wolff claimed he had to leave things out before they were proved to be true (another book in the making?).

Following Wolff’s account is A Higher Loyalty by former FBI Director, James Comey. Because Comey was fired by President Trump, he became a civilian and was free to reveal his work in his FBI career as well as a memoir of his life. In this book Comey reveals his weak moments and gives painstaking explanations of some of the most important decisions he made over the years despite political considerations. He has worked in both Republican and Democratic administrations and comes across as honest to a fault. Comey doesn’t shy away from the controversies during the presidential race that put him in an adverse position with the Hillary Clinton campaign where she felt his statements about her (then ongoing) investigation were still alive. Comey did announce there was no reason to indict her, which also enraged candidate Trump.

Ironically, President Trump saw fit to fire him as director of the FBI after a private meeting during which Comey wouldn’t give his blind loyalty to the president — which is not the function of an independent FBI. Comey pulls no punches here and boldly states that he believes Trump is not fit to be president. I recommend this book to those who are both impervious to Comey and those readers who want to know how this man operates and why. It’s also widely known that Comey was well respected by his peers at the FBI. Outside of his personal feelings about

the president, Comey throws nobody “under the bus.” It’s not a “gotcha” type evening-ofthe-score account, much to his credit. Those types of books are surely to come.

Already Trump’s former stenographer and advisor have released their own accounts, and this is only after the president’s first year in office. With the ongoing turnstile of appointed officials being hired and fired thus far, you’ll likely see more books by these jilted ex-officials. Anyone who has any kind of role in the White House will have publishing agents beating a path to their door.

Everyone from the butcher to the baker to the candlestick maker will have their say. Maybe Trump will give himself credit for increasing the literacy and reading levels of the general public.

It is well known that the Mueller investigation researching President Trump’s campaign involving Russian influence in our elections is ongoing and no one knows, as yet, of any potential outcome. Mueller cannot leak information during an ongoing investigation outside of the pubic indictments. The president and his supporters have called Mueller’s investigation a “witch hunt.” Presently there are over 20 indictments to date and those who have cooperated are seeking leniency. (That’s a lot of witches, it would seem). One thing is certain — the public won’t be deprived of the tales of Trump’s world (The Trump-gate years?). Stay tuned.

Peter Bollen, a resident of Bridgton who writes an occasional column for The Bridgton News dedicated to books and authors including reviews and news of the book trade. He welcomes comments and suggestions and he can be reached at pdboll@roadrunner.com

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(Continued from Page 7D) are people who will stop to help someone who is stranded when their car breaks down.

Maybe they are even the kind of people who, when a natural or manmade disaster strikes, go out and, out of their own pocket, buy supplies that will be helpful to the victims and even go there to help out.

But, then, at the same time, they also vote for an immoral and dishonest politician, and become loyal to him and his agenda. What are we to make of that? Do they closely identify themselves with this evil personality or do they just like some of this political leader’s policies?

From our observations, we may see that some followers are just like this bad politician — liars, racists, and narcissists — but more often than not these supporters only like some of the policies of this politician.

These followers are practicing “ends, justify the means” thinking — in other words, any methods used to solve a problem, even if they are bad, are okay as long as the cause is just (a good economy, for instance).

Humanity has been down this road many times before and it always ends badly. Evil always destroys itself, as well as a lot of good, innocent people who happen to be in the way.

Does this support by otherwise good people taint them in some way? If you believe in Karma and God’s judgment, the answer is yes.

But, it just might be easier to support a dishonest politician at a distance than be friends with a surly coworker.

Many supporters enable and excuse their chosen leader’s bad behaviors by comparing his actions to perceived evils done by other politicians, many of whom are no longer in power. To them it has to be said, “Two wrongs don’t make a right.”

Michael Corthell Bridgton

And to the Republic…

To The Editor: “I pledge allegiance to the flag…and to the republic for which it stands.” America is not a democracy. The difference? A republic has a charter or constitution that limits power, protecting individual rights against the desires (dictatorship some might say) of the majority. A democracy rules by majority, period,

regardless of any consequences for individual rights.

The Electoral College, which many liberals, after Hillary’s loss (get over it!), want to abolish, offers similar protection to the states. It protects the smaller states from being ridden roughshod by states characterized by large urban areas. Trump lost the election to Hillary by approximately 2.9 million votes.

Hillary won in California by 3.4 million votes.

Do you, fellow Mainers want your future, your moral values (think Harvey Weinstein), your economy (7.25 percent sales tax, 13.3 percent max income tax, $0.36 per gallon gas tax…and they’re still going broke), your cost of living ($500K for an average two-bedroom home), and your president determined by the likes of Californians who have made a mess of their state?

Maine would become just an ant to be crushed by the needs ($$$) and wants ($$$$) of the large urban centers, not just Los Angeles, but New York City, Boston, Chicago…all the wonderful, crime-free, stressfree cities of this country.

More democracy Mr. Precht? No thank you. And leave my Constitution alone.

Victor Detmer Harrison

Porky paradox

To The Editor: I began seeing roadside posters about the upcoming Fryeburg Rescue pig roast, and became very distressed.

Becoming a transformed carnist and vegan in 2002, my mind, eyes and heart became opened and aware of the relationship between human and animal violence, animal agriculture’s significant role in the unfolding environmental crisis, and inherent, unfathomable suffering experienced by every single farmed animal slaughtered for and by carnist culture.

While I can’t now unpack thousands of years of human domination by force of nonhuman beings, speciesism regarding our concept of animals as property and food, I can say from years of research and joining Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine, (www.pcrm.org) that eating animals has resulted, as prophets of old knew it would, in nothing positive, humane, healthy or nutritionally sound for humankind.

That a rescue organization dealing with the consequences of eating animals in every call for heart attacks, diabetic episodes and most health risks associated with our concept

of animals as food, as well as increasing fire threats due to a changing atmosphere as methane and CO2 from livestock further saturate the breathable air, (see www.cowspiracy. com/facts/), isn’t it the epitome of paradox that those invested in saving lives would perpetuate what takes so many, both animals and human.

Laura B. Slitt Bartlett, N.H. From beasts we scorn as soulless, In forest, field and den, The cry goes up to witness The soullessness of men — M. Frida Hartley

It’s not so difficult

To The Editor: I do not know who Don Vose wrote about in the Aug. 9 edition of the Bridgton News, but I want to respond to his list of items that Mr. Vose thinks it would be hard to object to: • The tax cut: Before that was voted on, I wrote to Senator Collins to ask her to vote against it. Briefly, I said it was too oriented toward reducing taxes for the wealthy and not enough for everyone else; that since the United States was already well on its way to full employment without a tax cut, it would do more to set up excess inflation (most recent value 2.9%) that help the unemployed and: the time to have a big tax cut (and add to the national debt) is when the country is about to fall into a recession.

The cut in 2017 will make it harder to cut taxes when a stimulus is needed.

• The new jobs were there or on their way as the United States recovered from the financial crisis (starting in 2008). The recovery was partly due to the Federal Reserve, partly to the last policies of G.W. Bush, and partly due to the policies of President Obama.

• The same goes for the low unemployment rate.

• The stock market is high now, it will be low, then high — pin no great faith on the stock market (though lower taxes on corporations and the wealthy can have a temporary effect on that market).

• While Mr. Vose may applaud the slow erosion of Obamacare, it would be easier for me to applaud if the administration and Congress managed to do anything positive for health care coverage. Obamacare had (and has) deficiencies but “nothing” is not a useful policy when American health care is more expensive and gives inferior

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SPECTATORS GATHER AROUND a high-speed vintage boat before it departs from the Town Dock on the Causeway. People who paid for a ride were donating to Camp Sunshine.

This was all part of the Classic Wooden Boat Show on Saturday.

(De Busk Photo) results compared to the situdirty, is to look up how on Russia? ation in most rich countries. much in dollar denominated • Since there is no agreement • U.S. trade agreements on how to “fix” immigraassets—e.g., U.S. Treasury with Mexico and Canada bonds — the Chinese govtion, or why it needs fixing, (NAFTA) were not good ernment is piling up, fast for once Congress has an for all Americans — no accumulation means they excuse for inaction. trade agreement ever are selling Yuan, driving its I hope none of this strikes is or can be. They were value down, and buying up Mr. Vose as hate speech.

Neil Garston good for the country as a dollars in the process.) whole. What was, and is, • Is anyone against sanctions South Casco wrong is that the U.S. government (Democrats as well as Republicans) never implemented adequate adjustment aid for companies and individuals. That is (Continued from Page 1D) on us, not on those we trade On the other end of the spectrum, it is equally amazing with. The same goes for to catch a glimpse of a hummingbird. I have a girlfriend U.S. trade with the EU, and who keeps multiple hummingbird feeders on her farmer’s with China. (The Chinese porch; and to sit there while a hummingbird is around casual attitude concerning makes me feel fortunate. intellectual property — Imagine how birds inspired mankind centuries ago. patents and trade secrets I consider that birds played a part in the dreams and the — is another matter, but efforts of the Wright Brothers. The first flight of an airnot worth disrupting all of plane took place in 1903. It has only been 115 years since our trade with China.) By the airplane was invented. the way, the U.S. trade defThat is only a raindrop in the bucket of Earth time when icit has nothing to do with the first winged creatures took flight in a world that had bad trade agreements — dinosaurs. but that would be another In 2013, a fossil discovered in North China was deterwhole letter. mined to be that of the “most primitive bird known.”

• A good debate on upgradScientists named it Aurornis xui. Scientists figured out it ing U.S. defense technolwas 10 to 15 million years older than the Archaeopteryx, ogy would be good idea, which until 2013 had been the first known bird. The far too little attention has Aurornis xui might have been the first to evolve, the link been paid to this issue by between a non-avian dinosaur with wings and a creature the media and the public. with the ability of sustained flight.

• Other NATO members I won’t see anything like that in my backyard. If I did, I should indeed pony up, am not certain whether I would phone a paleontologist, an but yelling has limited ornithologist or a psychiatrist. usefulness.

Many people define happiness as seeing the robins or • So far direct contact with the purple martins, birds that are synonymous with spring.

North Korea’s “leader” has Many people relish the spectacle of hawks in action. It’s produced – so far— the an experience to happen upon a red-tailed hawk with its same empty promises and stunning feather pattern while walking in the woods, and reports of continued nuclear realize the bird saw me long before I spotted it. Many folks and missile development. find comfort in spotting the brilliant red of a cardinal, espe• Moving the U.S. embassy cially during the winter months. to Jerusalem probably has It is funny that my school’s mascot was the cardinal. a low cost — since there is More precisely, we were called the Kenai Kardinals (in almost no chance of a Israeli Alaska). But, other than the image on the high school’s – Palestinian settlement in tiled floor, I had never seen a cardinal until I moved to the near future anyway.

New England.

• Even Trump has given up Where I live now, my neighbor puts out multiple bird calling China a currency feeders that are often visited by the squirrels and a doe. To manipulator. In fact, the my delight, on many occasions the feeders have attracted accusation would have been the cardinals which make a stop in my yard. I know that quite reasonable in the 1990s they are not showing off their beauty because I am watchbut not in recent years. (The ing. They are just being birds. way you can tell, quick and

As the crow flies