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Developer agrees to min. rental stipulation

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Hearing concerns voiced by neighbors regarding noisy tenants using shortterm rentals, developer Mark Lopez decided to nip the potential problem in the bud.

Lopez proposes to subdivide property into six lots along Davis Lane (which intersects with Highland Road) and create a 2.9-acre common area adjacent to Highland Lake.

Although Bridgton has no regulations restricting the popular short-term rental approach by visitors RESTORING ENTRANCE TO Main Street in Bridgton is the proposed Gateway to the area, Lopez agreed project by Main Eco Homes’ owner Justin McIver. The plan reshapes the corner to include language in lot in Pondicherry Square, developing space for a brewery, commercial and resi- his future Home Owners’ Association (HOA) covdential units. Planners will hold a public hearing on the plan on Sept. 7.

enants that would require said. “I agree completely a minimum 30-day rental with Bill (Chalmers) that agreement for the six prop- there is no need for shorterties, while a cottage near term rentals here.” the lake would require a When asked by The News minimum of 14 days. whether the police departNeighbor Bill Chalmers ment has seen any increase told planners “it was a bit the number of noise comalarming” when one home plaints or rowdy behavon the Ridge was rented ior from short-term rental for a weekend, housing 16 properties, Chief Phil Jones different people. He added said, “We haven’t received that Lopez “did a pretty a noticeable amount of disgood job with the plan orderly calls specially at and design,” but hoped the airbnbs. We do respond to short-term rental concern them from time to time, but would be addressed, as well no more than the year round as learning more about the and seasonal residents.” developer’s plan for the lot Engineer Jeff Amos of he plans to retain.

Terradyn Consultants of “There could be at least New Gloucester outlined three lots there, which the project to planners durwould add more pressure to ing last Thursday’s public the lake,” Chalmers said. “It hearing. An existing road should be reviewed by the has been upgraded to meet planning board. If it’s one town private road stanhouse, fine.” dards. However, there is no “I understand the impact intention to make the road on abutters…I understand public, it will remain prilast Thursday. pretty important, complex, will be demolished. the point and what the con- vate, Lopez noted. Lopez “This has been a long in the middle of town, and • The parking area will cerns are, having experi- met with CEO Brenda Day time coming for the Town involves shoreland zoning.” consist of 25 spaces, and enced it. People come up to go over the scope of what of Bridgton,” McIver added.

The motion passed 3-2 one handicap space. and think they are on a field road improvements needed “I’m looking forward to (Greg Watkins and Dan • The structure will cover trip and go wild,” Lopez DAVIS LANE, Page 3A making it a reality.”

Harden opposed). The pub- 6,900 square feet. A brewery Planner Dee Miller lic hearing will be held on and four commercial units chimed in, calling the proj- Tuesday, Sept. 7. will occupy the first floor, ect, “an eye-sore restoraSince a more formal pre- while the second floor will tion.” sentation, along with ques- feature five residential units.

Before Burgess start- tions from the public and • Sidewalk upgrades, ed his overview, Board planners, will be heard on including trees, mulch plantChairwoman Deb Brusini Sept. 7, Burgess gave a ing beds and benches, are

By Wayne E. Rivet suggested a public hearing snapshot of the project: slated. “This project will Staff Writer be held since the project “is • Two existing buildings GATEWAY, Page 2A Playing ping pong at the Town Hall, Paul Tworog noticed the town uses video surveillance.

So, he hoped to gain a little insight regarding the town’s policy for use of surveillance cameras and whether signage should be used to let the public know they are being filmed.

His questions included how long is video retained, who in town is able to view the video, and for what reasons might video be reviewed.

A representative of Security 101, which provides surveillance equipment to the town and Bridgton Chief of Police Phil Jones were in attendance.

Tworog, however, ran into a security wall.

Feeling the issue is an “operational” matter that falls under the town manager’s responsibility, the Select Board declined to delve deeper into Tworog’s inquiry, unless he requested officials to do so in an executive session. The surveillance company rep took a similar position, saying he was “uncomfortable” to discuss in public matters that involve the police department and the BPD’s work. He did note that BPD “is the only ones with credentials” to review video footage, “no one else.”

Tworog clarified that he was not interested in delving into matters that involve police work and security, but sought RACE DONATES TO BPL — On Saturday, Aug. 21, the Bridgton 4 on the Fourth information on general matters such as how information is Race Committee presented a check for $30,000 to Amy Stone, Bridgton Public stored and for how long.

Library librarian, which represents 90% of the proceeds from this year’s race. Race A philosophical debate followed as Zaidman felt use of Director Bill Graham pointed out, “We are blessed here in the Lake Region to have surveillance cameras is an operational matter, which the town a superb library which gives us the tools to help enable the intellectual interests of manager is hired to oversee. so many people.” Pictured left to right: Jim Cossey, Amy Stone, Bill Graham and “We hire the town manager to run the town. This is a Bridgette Fuller. Both Jim and Bridgette serve as key leaders for both the Library security issue. We put it in the town manager’s hands,” said Board and the Race team.

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Gateway, downtown ‘focal point’

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Craig Burgess drove onto Main Street, he could see why developer Justin McIver is so excited about his “Gateway” project.

“It can be a focal point for Bridgton,” the engineer for Sebago Technics of South Portland said as he opened his brief overview of “The Gateway” to Bridgton Planning Board members

Trickey Pond problem

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Certainly, the town wants to promote its natural spaces.

However, when activities on the land are unlawful or create a concern for public safety, a line has to be drawn in the sand.

“Much like all of our public spaces, the Trickey Pond Boat Launch has experienced a higher level of overnight activity in the last couple of years, including campfires and left-behind drugs paraphernalia and other trash,” according to Naples Town Manager John Hawley.

“The town was asked to consider gating the launch during the overnight hours,” Hawley said.

However, the proposed solution — preventing overnight use by putting up a locked gate at the entrance — is not permitted, he said.

That’s because federal dollars were spent to improve the launch so the town must offer full access to the public, he said.

“The goal is not to keep people out but to ensure that the property is being used lawfully and is safe for people to use,” he said.

On Monday night, Hawley mentioned the issue to the Naples Board of Selectmen On Tuesday afternoon, Hawley and Naples resident Martina Witts, who is a representative from the Trickey Pond Environmental Protection Association met with someone from the state to discussion options. The group met at the boat launch, located off Route 114.

They met with Diano Circo, the chief planner and water access and fedTRICKEY, Page 2A

Security concerns end camera inquiry

Bishop helps church celebrate 50th

Nearly 200 people gathered with Bishop Robert Deeley at St. Joseph Church in Bridgton on Saturday, Aug. 21, for a Mass and eucharistic procession in celebration of a golden anniversary.

“It is a joy to be with you for this celebration of the 50th anniversary of the dedication of this St. Joseph Church and the establishment of a parish in Bridgton with a mission in Fryeburg,” the Bishop said. “Happy anniversary!”

Parishioners filled the pews for the anniversary Mass much like they did back on Aug. 22, 1971, when Bishop Peter Gerety, the eighth bishop of Portland, blessed and dedicated the new church.

The South High Street church was built to serve a Catholic community that started to take root at the beginning of the 20th century and continued to grow.

The faithful first gathered in homes and halls with a priest traveling from the

town of Norway, when possible, to celebrate Mass.

Then, in 1924, the Catholic community bought a former Unitarian church. At first, Mass was only celebrated in the summer months, when Lakes Region vacationers caused the population to swell. Soon, however, it became a year-round church, and before long, it became clear that a new worship site was needed.

“When we were downtown at the other church, there were so many people that they were out in the streets because there was not enough room in the church.

And that’s one of the reasons this church was built,” said Pat McHatton, a longtime parishioner and president of the Women’s Guild.

“I remember the Masses absolutely overflowing outside on a regular basis in the summer,” recalled Elaine Spenciner, who made her first Communion in the former church. “The priest would come to the side door and distribute Communion

to people from the outside.”

In 1968, when Father Gilbert Patenaude became pastor of St. Catherine of Sienna Parish in Norway, of which St. Joseph was a mission, he proposed both building a new church and establishing St. Joseph as a separate parish.

“With the appointment of Fr. Gilbert Patenaude as pastor of the parish, this community was given a solidity and an identity. It was the community that needed a Church, a place to gather, a place to learn from Jesus, a place to hear each other, and a place to be renewed in the Eucharist, the sacramental presence of Jesus which brought comfort and strength to the disciples and the crowds that gathered around Jesus and continues to bring comfort and strength to you and I, Jesus’ disciples in our own day. It is the community that gathers in this Church that finds its meaning and its mission in this celebration of the CHURCH, Page 5A

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No shields on student desks

New store name, great opportunity

LOVELL — The beloved diner and market, Rosie’s Lovell Village Market, has been a staple in the community for locals and vacationers for many decades. This fact is not lost on new owners Erin Kenneally and Bill Connelly, who purchased the property at auction in late May. “We had no intention of buying the landmark when we went to the auction, we really just wanted to make sure that it was purchased by someone who would maintain this community staple that so many locals and tourists rely on,” said Erin.

Auction-shopping seems to run in the Connelly family as her late father-in-law, John Connelly II, similarly purchased what is now known as The Manor at Squam Lake in the early 70s with Bill’s mother, Ella, poking at him during the auction telling him to stop!

Since then, the Connellys, their children, grandchildren and now, even great-grandchildren, have settled in and around Lovell and Kezar Lake.

While most of the groceries and menu will remain unchanged, with Rosie retir-

ing, so too will the name.

The restaurant and market recently reopened as The Common Loon. The name was chosen to pay homage to the peaceful, simple, and true Maine way of life that Lovell residents enjoy. You will see a few familiar faces on staff, including Sheri Pratt and Andrea Tripp. as well as a new, very-wellknown new member, lead cook, Willie Hatch. Willy has been working throughout the Mount Washington Valley for over 40 years, including once owning and running The Eaton Village Store.

“The first two weeks have been a blast,” says Erin, “we are still working out a few kinks, stocking inventory and looking for a few more staff members. Our formal menu is almost ready and will be posted on our Facebook Page, The Common Loon, along with our hours as soon as it is available.”

Telephone: 925-1255.

Hours: Open Monday through Sunday. According to the most recent Facebook post, The Common Loon is open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday to Saturday, and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

(Continued from Page 1A) greatly dress up that whole area,” Burgess said.

In reviewing plans, the board offered a couple of areas Burgess and McIver will likely be questioned upon at the public hearing.

“The elephant in the room is the large parking lot near Stevens Brook,” and concerns regarding phos-

phorus runoff, said Planner Greg Watkins.

Planner Ken Gibbs wondered if enough parking exists since the brewery is slated for 98 seats, so is there enough parking for customers along with staff?

Planner Cathy DiPietro raised the question about traffic flow to and from the complex.

(Continued from Page 1A) eral aid coordinator for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IF&W).

“According to Diano, IF&W properties fall under state and federal rules that require full and uninhibited access to the properties,” Hawley said.

“Following an uptick in overnight loitering that includes unlawful activi-

ties such as open fires, alcohol consumption and drug use, IF&W was contacted. Naturally, this is a heightened public safety concern because we don’t know what kinds of drugs are being used, what remains on the paraphernalia left behind, and the hazard this is to people accessing the site if they come in contact. Not to mention, the overabun-

Gateway project

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer What will school look like in SAD 61 when the doors open for students next week?

Parents will soon receive a letter from school administrators painting a fairly clear picture of what students can expect. One element they won’t see will be plexiglass shields on every desk.

School board members heard Monday night at their in-person meeting at Crooked River Elementary that shields were removed at the high school and middle school. What about elementary schools? With principals Steve Gagne (CRES), Bridget DelPrete (SLS) and Courtney Smith (SBES) on Zoom, they each indicated that the shields won’t be used.

Superintendent Al Smith plans to give a “fireside chat” to staff yesterday, Wednesday. Smith noted that the Department of Health and Human Services

and CDC will require school systems to generate reports regarding the percentages of staff and students that are vaccinated. The first report is due Sept. 15. Guidelines have been issued for those not vaccinated.

“I have no interest to mandate vaccination, but I strongly encourage it, it’s the way to go,” Smith said.

“I’ll let people make their own decisions.”

Smith again made a public push encouraging parents and staff to participate in the district’s pool testing program. Parents will receive permission slips requesting children take part in pool testing. If a parent responds “no,” the student will not be part of the program.

“I am hopeful we will have a high percentage of students taking part. It’s not highly invasive. Our nurse will handle the testing, but we’re hopeful teachers will see how simple it is and take part in the process,” Smith said.

Students will be asked to swab the outer edge of their nose and then place the sample into a test tube. The “pool” of swabs is tested. If there is a positive result, the group is individually tested to determine the positive case. The other individuals in the group will not need to quarantine.

Pool testing has drawn solid participation at other school systems, Smith noted, one reporting at 55%.

To do pool testing, a school needs at least 30%, although Smith would “like to see all involved.”

At their last meeting, the SAD 61 School Board voted to require students and all staff to wear masks inside buildings, in response to rising COVID-19 cases in the county, prompted by the Delta variant.

In other board news: • Personnel. Approved nominations include: Ashlyn Bourgeois, as a 7th Grade Science Teacher at Lake Region Middle School

replacing Sarah Kearsley who resigned.

Nikole Young, as a Permanent Substitute at Crooked River Elementary School.

Lisa Monteforte, Food Service at Lake Region Middle School replacing Deborah Thomas who resigned.

Shane Porter, as Groundskeeper for the 2021-2022 school year replacing Frank Johnson, Jr., who resigned.

• Rescinded. Kellie Mierop, Math Teacher at Lake Region Middle School appointed on June 28, 2021, has rescinded acceptance of the position.

• Resignations. Jenna Willey, Special Education Teacher at Songo Locks Elementary School effective the end of the 2020-2021 school year.

Deborah Thomas, Food Service at Lake Region Middle School effective Aug. 9, 2021.

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — If there is any public road on which the wrong speed limit is posted, then by default, the speed is 45 mph.

That is one of the policies of the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT).

Unfortunately, many of the roads with the wrong speed limit signs were

brought to the town official’s attention because people living there thought the speed limit should be lower.

Nobody is coming forward with the origin of how the Town of Naples ended up with speed limit signs that are lower than the actual speed limit on multiple roads.

“Over the years, at some

point, someone approved speed limit signs being put up randomly,” according to Naples Town Manager John Hawley.

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office “won’t be pulling anyone over on misposted roads,” he said.

That is because the courts won’t uphold speeding violations on roads where the speed limit sign was wrong,

he said.

“The courts won’t recognize a non-certified speed limit,” he said.

Law enforcements’ hands are tied when it comes to people driving too fast on roads where incorrect speed limits are posted. On the other hand, the state’s process for reviewing speedlimits changes is as slow as SPEED, Page 3A

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Already, the building will be the site of many futures.

The newly renovated Crooked River School could likely be the place where first crushes develop, where mathematical problems are finally solved, where friendships start, where pep rallies are planned for days.

Also, in the future, the school will be the polling place for the Town of Casco on Election Day in 2022.

It’s not a new idea. It’s an old idea. The school has, in the past, been where Casco residents went to vote.

“Crooked River School was historically the polling site,” said Casco Town Manager Anthony “Tony” Ward, who took that question to the state.

He contacted the Bureau of Corporations, Election and Commissions. If the town wants to declare its desire to use CRS for the November Election, then that request would have to be submitted to the state by

Sept. 3, Ward said. There are sufficient reasons not to worry about the deadline this year, he said.

“The staff does not anticipate an overflow at this election. It’s not a gubernatorial

or presidential,” Ward said.

“But, next year it will be a gubernatorial election,” he said.

Therefore, in 2022, Casco residents might be casting their ballots at CRS.

dance of trash being left as well,” he said.

“We requested permission to gate the facility from dusk to dawn,” Hawley said.

“Federal funds were used to improve the facility back in 2000 and an agreement was made with the town to share ownership of the facility. When using federal dollars, there are always rules attached and according to the rules supplied by Circo, full access must be maintained,” he said. “He is suggesting that stepped-

up enforcement from his agency, the Maine Warden Service and CCSO be the first steps to curbing some of the behavior. He is going to work on the enforcement aspect and we will then revisit the issues at a later date to explore other options as necessary.”

Hawley outlined some of the rules that are being broken.

“There is no camping allowed. The boat ramp facility is to be used for water access only,” he said.

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Davis Lane project ok’d and septic. “Septics can be moved. We can put the wells in front of the house and the septic behind, back 300 feet deep,” he added.

Planner Dee Miller asked if there was any minimum home size, especially in wake of the “mini home” movement.

“It’s been my experience you are involved yourself and quite a strong advocate how your projects turn out,” Miller said.

Lopez will retain the right to approve all house plans.

“I think the lots will be very expensive and someone isn’t going to pay lots of money to put in an 800-square foot house. It will likely be larger homes,” he noted.

Board Chairwoman Deb Brusini suggested that wording be included in the HOA covenants regarding quality of structure “fitting in with the rest of the neighborhood.”

Planner Greg Watkins raised the question of stone walls. Lopez said the property has a number of stone walls and he plans to “save what we can.”

“There will be more stones when we start digging, and some will be used for landscaping,” Lopez noted.

Initially, Brusini was “hesitant” to enter the board’s deliberation stage “not knowing the wording in the covenants.” Lopez reiterated his agreement to include rental restrictions in the HOA covenant, and planners could make the restriction as part of conditions of project approval. Planners then agreed to move to the deliberation stage.

Before planners applied town standards to the project, abutter Jim Cossey raised questions regarding water supply to the cottage (“water from the lake is used for flushing,” he noted) and whether construction would occur on weekends, which would cause a noise prob-

(Continued from Page 2A) a snail.

Town Manager Hawley updated the Naples Board of Selectmen on the speeding subject on Monday.

“As requested, I put forth formal request to the MDOT to have speed limits assigned to some of the roads in the town that received the most significant number of speeding complaints. The DOT engineer contacted me — one of the two that does this work, and he explained that each town is only permitted to submit up to three roads per year to be evaluated.

Therefore it could take up to a year to get those evaluations completed,” he said.

“Towns have the authority to assign their speed limits, if, per state law, the town has hired and retains a traffic engineer on staff. Towns

are not permitted to contract with an engineer,” he said.

The traffic engineer must be a year-round, full-time employee.

The roads that Hawley submitted to MDOT for revaluation this year include Lake House Road, King Hill Road and Kansas Road.

“Each town is only allowed to have DOT do three requests per year. You can ask for more but that reduces the likelihood it will be reviewed,” Hawley said. “It does take almost a year to get the speed limit checked out and set.”

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Lopez plans to talk with the CEO regarding a well for the cottage.

The board gave tentative approval to the subdivision with conditions: • Location of wells, septic systems and homes meet state guidelines.

• The Public Works director provide an impact statement regarding the private road (okay that it is nonconforming).

• Covenants include restriction of short-term rentals (Lots 1-6 minimum of 30 days, cottage on waterfront minimum of 14 days).

• No work in wetland areas.

• Docks require CEO approval.

• Septic design for cottage.

GETTING READY FOR THE BIG NIGHT for this weekend’s Music on Main concert are workers from Main Echo Homes, who were busy last week prepping the old Main Street Variety lot for Saturday’s performances by Jordan Kaulback and the Pete Kilpatrick Band. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be a beer tent, operated by Fluvial Brewing of Harrison, along with food offerings from Nora Belle’s pizza, Mister Twister pretzels and The Garden of SAO vegancart. There is no admission charge.

Security concerns end camera inquiry

(Continued from Page 1A) Zaidman. “This is a security issue, not one we set.”

Tworog was told that the policy manual “tells you what the select board does.”

Deputy Town Manager posed the question, “What are the rules, regulations and state laws regarding the use of internal and external security cameras in public/municipal buildings” to Maine Municipal Association’s Legal Department.

MMA Staff Attorney Rebecca McMahon addressed whether the use of security cameras inside and outside of public facilities could be considered invasion of privacy.

“If the cameras you propose would be confined to public locations, I think the legal risk is quite small that a citizen could make a legitimate claim that he/she had any reasonable expectation of privacy in a public place,” McMahon wrote.

Placement is the obvious concern. She pointed to cameras “inadvertently aimed at bathrooms, changing rooms, the interior of neighboring residences or other areas where citizens might have an expectation of privacy.”

She cautioned that if cameras include recording of sound, that sensitive or confidential conversations, such as an individual seeking general assistance, “portions of the tapes would need to be kept confidential.”

Regarding signage that security cameras are in use, McMahon wrote, “I am not aware of any state law requiring that signage be posted when security cameras are in use in a public location. I do think it is a good idea to post a sign though, just to preempt any complaints or claims that

a citizen had an expectation of privacy. An added benefit of signage might be that persons who know they are being taped might be better behaved.”

Recordings are considered municipal records, and under the Maine State Archives Board regulations, they would need to be retained for a certain period of time.

The board voted 4-1 (Tworog against) to leave the matter in the town manager’s hands.

In other board news: • Virtual connection maintained. When it comes to continued use of Zoom for select board meetings, officials are split on the matter.

Select Board members unanimously agreed it is important for them to be “inperson.”

Yet, they felt differently about providing Zoom access to board meetings, thus allowing the public to ask questions during public participation points in the agenda remotely.

Selectman Paul Tworog supported the use of Zoom, feeling any way to increase public participation should be “encouraged” and any minimal cost associated with the option is a “worthwhile investment in public democracy.”

He noted that one caveat to virtual viewing is if technical problems arise prohibiting the public from posing questions, the board meeting would continue on.

Selectman Bear Zaidman cited past technical problems (noisy feedback), disruptive situations (dogs barking, people chewing on food or crackers that could be heard by meeting officials) and added costs to the town (someone needed to oversee use of Zoom) as reasons he

Recovery Remembrance Walk

Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 10 a.m. e will meet at W Crooked River Counseling (87 S. High St.

Bridgton) at 10 a.m. and walk downtown to Main St. then to the Community Center parking lot and return to CRC through Pondicherry Park. Please join us after for food, Tshirts (while supplies last), “swag” table, purple powder cannon salute and music. This is a kid-friendly event.

All are welcome, please come help us celebrate all that Dr. Leighton meant to our community…

AND mark National Recovery Month with LRRC. If you want to make a sign in support of Recovery Month, LRRC will have supplies available!

Lakes Region Recovery Center 25 Hospital Drive, Bridgton Call for more info: 207-803-8707

ated by Shelby Anne Oates, whose home base is outside The Local Gear in Cornish.

An article in the Portland Press Herald highlighting vegan options mentioned that Oates serves a changing menu of masala street corn, carrot dogs with black bean chili, barbecue mushroom sliders, grilled cheese sandwiches, chickpea frittatas and pasta salad (what will be available at Music on Main was not known at press time).

Select Board members approved the license, and waived the fee. Selectman Paul Tworog asked if the town has waived victualer fees before. Selectman Bob McHatton noted “in my 30 years, I am sure the town has given waivers.”

The board approved the request and waived the fee, 4-1 (Tworog against). McIver clarified that the license is for a one-time event, whereas victualer licenses secured by restaurants and other eateries for a full year, thus carrying a fee.

• Resignation pulled back. Greg Bullard wants to return to the Arts Committee.

Earlier this month, Bullard resigned from the Community Development Committee and its Arts & Cultural subcommittee. The Select Board approved Bullard’s return to the Arts group.

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opposed virtual public participation.

“A simple solution is to forewarn (those online) that it could be cut off,” Tworog said.

Zaidman asked if the board could repeal use of virtual public participation if technical problems became an issue. Town Manager Bob Peabody said the matter, “Falls under your umbrella.

The public has no right to speak at a meeting, you allow it.”

“I don’t want to take away their right to speak, but sometimes we’re unable to understand them (via Zoom),” Zaidman said.

The board voted 3-2 to allow virtual public participation, beginning with the first October meeting. Selectmen Zaidman and Bob McHatton voted against. Peabody noted that the motion would need yearly approval.

• Experience vegan.

Mike Corthell writes regular letters to the editor regarding veganism. For those interested in trying out a few vegan items, they can visit The Greenhouse by SAO food cart at Saturday’s Music on Main event.

Event coordinator Justin McIver appeared before the Select Board Tuesday night to secure a victualer license for the vegan food cart, oper-

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To improve emergency vehicle access, the developer agreed to create a turnaround.

Each lot will be at least 50,000 square feet, all fronting Davis Lane. The properties will have private wells and septic systems. The first five lots will be serviced by underground electric, while the final property will have an overhead utility pole.

Lopez will retain a piece of property abutting Highland Lake.

A u-shaped dock system would be positioned outside of the common area, while an existing cottage (which will be upgraded) could be leased by the Home Owners’ Association. Lopez pointed out that the cottage will be owned by the HOA. An outhouse currently exists in the cottage area, but will be removed.

“If remodeled or enlarged, we know the regulations. We’ve gone over it with the CEO (code enforcement officer) as to what we can and can’t do,” Lopez said.

Planner Rolf Madsen wondered how some steep road grades might affect fire trucks. Lopez, who met with Fire Chief Glen Garland, said just a “small section” of the road is over a 10% grade.

“Public safety is a concern, so I took the liberty to look at it,” Madsen said.

“As you should,” Lopez responded.

Planner Cathy DiPietro voiced concerns regarding location of septic systems in relation to well positioning.

“I made 100-foot circles from the test pit. Some are really tight, problematic area,” she said.

“If it is tight, it doesn’t mean it’s problematic,” Lopez countered. He noted that by standard a minimum of 100 feet exist from well

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Bridgton Police These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, August 16 8:53 a.m. Police checked a possible violation of bail conditions report on Stone Road.

11:04 a.m. Motor vehicle crash with personal injury and air bag deployed on North High Street; minor injuries reported.

11:27 a.m. Welfare check on Knights Hill Road.

12:53 p.m. Complaint regarding Portland Road construction and appropriate flagging.

1:26 p.m. Report of erratic motor vehicle operation on Portland Road; officer located motorist, found subject was “avoiding potholes.”

2:43 p.m. Theft of a sign reported.

4 p.m. Trespassing complaint at Ward Acres.

4:21 p.m. Motorcyclist stopped on South High Street and summonsed for operating at a high rate of speed and operating without a license.

4:30 p.m. Fugitive from New Hampshire located at Lakeside Pines Road and taken into custody.

4:36 p.m. Fit Bit found at Highland Lake Beach and turned in to police.

5:29 p.m. Citizen assist regarding safety of a minor.

Tuesday, August 17 7:52 a.m. Vehicle on Knights Hill Road vandalized.

9:30 a.m. Welfare check at Harrison Road home.

12:14 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Portland Road; no injuries reported.

1:43 p.m. Sex offender registration.

2:18 p.m. Evidence for an ongoing investigation located and turned over to BPD. 4:19 p.m. Welfare check (subject possibly living out of a vehicle).

4:42 p.m. iPhone found and turned over to BPD. 5:01 p.m. Wallet found and turned over to BPD; owner claimed item.

8:46 p.m. Citizen assist to male who was “lost and confused.”

Wednesday, August 18 1:44 p.m. Neighbor dispute regarding land clearing on Noncarrow Way. 1:45 p.m. Erratic motorist report on Kansas Road; officer located vehicle, witnessed no erratic operation.

2:33 p.m. Assist to United Ambulance for medical emergency on Fish Tale Lane.

3:05 p.m. Report of missing swimmer (Nawandyn Drive); female located.

3:06 p.m. Verbal altercation between two females on Main Street; both warned for disorderly conduct.

6:29 p.m. Assist citizen regarding bad check.

10:28 p.m. Report of “loud band” somewhere in the Sawyer Circle area; area checked with “no cause located.”

No other similar complaints received.

11:33 p.m. Intoxicated subject on Main Street; located and “had a safe ride home.”

Thursday, August 19 2:56 a.m. Assist county deputy with a reported domestic assault at a Main Street location in Harrison.

8:17 a.m. Vandals damaged a flower planter on Main Street.

10:59 a.m. Vagrancy complaint (two subjects living in a vehicle) on Chase Street; subjects moved along.

5:58 p.m. Missing juvenile from Wayside Avenue; subject located and returned home.

Friday, August 20 5:59 a.m. Motor vehicle crash (car/deer) at intersection of Harrison Road and Schantz Lane.

8:11 a.m. Mental health event on Sanborns Grove Road.

10:13 a.m. Unsuccessful attempt to serve court papers at Sawyer Circle residence.

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Fryeburg Police Department These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Saturday, August 7 3:29 p.m. Harassment complaint on Prebble Drive.

5:21 p.m. Disturbance on North Fryeburg Road; unfounded.

9:45 p.m. Assist citizen (overdue subject) at Walker’s Bridge.

Sunday, August 8 8:55 a.m. Complaint at a Smith Street residence.

2:46 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Fairview Drive.

9:39 p.m. Burglary of motor vehicle on Main

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Monday, August 9 11 a.m. Motor vehicle crash on Bridgton Road.

2:37 p.m. Assist citizen on Island Road.

3:01 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Recreation Drive.

5:05 p.m. Welfare check on Pebble Circle.

Tuesday, August 10 5:15 p.m. Welfare check on Bridgton Road.

Wednesday, August 11 5:48 a.m. Welfare check on Bridgton Road.

2:57 p.m. Theft complaint on North Fryeburg Road.

7:39 p.m. Assist Fryeburg

Rescue on Portland Street.

9:18 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Pebble Circle.

Thursday, August 12 10:12 a.m. Fraud complaint on Lovewell Pond Road.

1 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on West Fryeburg Road.

1:55 p.m. Welfare check on Bridgton Road.

6:12 p.m. Disturbance on Main Street.

Friday, August 13 12:30 p.m. Theft complaint on Bridgton Road.

3:35 p.m. Welfare check on Union Hill Road.

5:13 p.m. Assist Fryeburg

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Saturday, August 14 6:45 a.mn. Harassment complaint on Wicks Road.

Monday, August 16 8:30 a.m. Theft report on Buzzell Drive.

1:53 p.m. Sex offender registration at FPD. Tuesday, August 17 5:22 p.m. Noise complaint on Lovewell Pond Road.

6:03 p.m. Traffic complaint on Portland Street.

Thursday, August 19 4:35 p.m. Traffic complaint on Fish Street.

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St. Joseph Church celebrates its 50th

(Continued from Page 1A) Eucharist. It is the community that is gathered by the Lord Jesus to remember that God is with us. Jesus is the Lord and makes God’s presence and his love available to us,” the bishop said during the anniversary Mass.

Ground was broken for the new church in the fall of 1970, and thanks to the generosity of parishioners, including the donation of land by Fred and Mary Reynolds of Bridgton, the church opened just two years later. The church was designed by A.C. Pasquale and C.W. Curtis of P & C Allied Architects and Designers of New York City and Southwest Harbor.

Since its doors first opened, many have come to worship there, describing it as a place of warmth that gives them the feeling of being home.

“Through life’s changes and turmoils, it has always been a safe haven for me. No matter how good or difficult things are, I can always find a feeling of peace there,” said Spenciner.

“It’s just a very friendly parish,” said Bob Pelletier, a member of Knights of Columbus Council 11376, who was helping to direct parishioners as they drove up for the Mass. “You can see me waving at everyone who drives by. I know them all.”

In addition to being a friendly parish, it is an active one, with parishioners involved in the church and in the community.

Members of the Knights of Columbus, for instance, work to maintain the church, including helping to keep it clean and safe during the pandemic. The Knights also hold a Tootsie Roll Drive every year to raise money for area agencies that assist those with developmental disabilities, help area seniors with yard work and other household tasks, and support the Mother Seton House in Fryeburg, a nonprofit that provides housing, education, counseling, and other support services for pregnant women and new mothers.

“We’re very, very

active. I’ve been in three other councils in my life, and this is undoubtedly the most active I’ve seen,” said Pelletier, who has been a Knight for 35 years.

The Women’s Guild, meanwhile, has been serving the community since before the current church was built. In addition to supporting parish activities, the guild gives out two $2,000 continuing education awards

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every year. Anyone who is seeking further education, whether it is a high school student going on to college or someone who needs to take a training course for a job, is eligible.

“We all pitch in, and we all wear different hats and keep everything going,” said McHatton.

Members of the Knights and the Women’s Guild, along with Lay Dominicans and Lay Franciscans, were among those who led the eucharistic procession held at the conclusion of the anniversary Mass. Also participating were Father Edward Clifford, the pastor of the parish, Father Arockia Natha Prabu Magimaidass,

(Continued from Page 4A) plaint at Portland Street business.

Friday, August 20 4:50 p.m. Assist agency at police department.

9:51 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call at Lovell Road campground checked.

Saturday, August 21 4:21 a.m. Disturbance at Lovell Road campground.

8:14 a.m. Assist agency (attempted service) at Jordan Camp Road.

By Sally Chappell 11:44 a.m. Civil matter on A Street.

Special to The News 1:09 p.m. Abandoned vehicle on Canal Street bridge; Few people under the vehicle towed. age of 65 can appreciate the 1:44 p.m. Assist citizen on Lovell Road. seriousness that millions of Americans regarded a culminating entertainment highlight of the summer in the ’50s and ’60s: The Miss America (Continued from Page 4A) Pageant.

12:41 p.m. Welfare check on East Pinnacle Road.

Adults and children stayed 4:05 p.m. Check on subject with bail conditions at Ward up late to see the glittering Acres; no violations found. crown placed on America’s 7:36 p.m. Traffic stop on Portland Road resulted in an ideal woman rated by how operating while under the influence arrest. she looked in a swimsuit and 9:21 p.m. Assist Bridgton Hospital with patient trans- evening gown, how talented port. she was — usually in singing Saturday, August 21 or playing an instrument — 12:59 a.m. Two juveniles seen acting suspiciously and and particularly how well she attempting to damage a light post in the BPD parking lot. fielded the important quesSubjects fled when approached by an officer. tions that would display her 1:39 a.m. Citizen lost due to road construction/detour on intelligence, humility and nurSouth High Street. turing qualities. “There she 3:05 a.m. Attempt to locate two motorcyclists traveling is…Miss America…” Some at a high rate of speeding on North Bridgton Road from of us know the tune by heart.

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Running a board compe2:26 p.m. Verbal altercation at Portland Road location. tently through a table saw was 7:13 p.m. Car/deer collision at intersection of North never part of the talent compeHigh Street and Sea Gull Lane. tition, but that is what a group 7:52 p.m. Juveniles allegedly causing mischief in library of us found ourselves doing in parking lot; subjects moved along. all seriousness in a workshop 8:53 p.m. Verbal argument at Ward Acres; subjects sepa- entitled, “We Built This.” Our rated for the night. instructors were women, and Sunday, August 22 all gender identities and orien12:29 a.m. Assist county deputy with a reported assault. tations were welcome to learn 11:01 a.m. Attempt to locate vehicle on North High skills that had until recently Street operated by a suspect in a Fryeburg assault; vehicle been considered appropriate not found. only for men. In years past, 4:07 p.m. Report of an intoxicated male on a bicycle on before the advent of power Portland Road; subject located and checked by officer. tools, this may have made 4:19 p.m. Motor vehicle crash with personal injury on sense, but electric table saws, Harrison Road. chop saws, and skill saws, 5:25 p.m. Assist United Ambulance with medical emer- all of which we learned how gency on North High Street. to use, means that hand/eye 5:36 p.m. Mental health event on Knights Hill Road. coordination is more relevant 7:54 p.m. Verbal altercation on Smith Avenue; individu- than a lot of muscular strength als separated for the night. in carpentry.

10:16 p.m. Suspicious person on South High Street.

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HGN, the parish’s parochial vicar, and Msgr. Paul Stefanko, who formerly served at the parish.

During the procession, Bishop Deeley carried the Blessed Sacrament in a monstrance, while parishioners holding candles followed. They processed to an outdoor altar, where prayers were offered, and then continued around the church, returning to the pews inside.

The parish’s 50th anniversary coincided with the celebration of the Year of St. Joseph, and just prior to the Mass, Father Clifford led the congregation in prayer, concluding a nine-day novena (nine days of prayer) to St. Joseph.

At the conclusion of the Mass and eucharistic procession, there was an outdoor barbecue put on by the Knights.

Workshop — ‘We built this’

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Sally Chappell of Bridgton (right) using a speed square to measure drill placement. tion industry are opening to more and more women such as Anna Heath, Katrina Belle and Kiyona Mizuno, who work for Maine Passive House, headquartered in Bethel with a workshop in Bryant Pond, where “We Built This” was held. Formerly a warehouse used for offloading freight trains, its massive new interior beams signal a repurposing of the old building for a new time in history.

I met Anna Heath in a breakout room of a virtual conference hosted by CEBE (Center for an EcologyBased Economy) in Norway, Maine, a few months ago. She entered construction via studBUILD, Page 6A

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LISTENING CLOSELY — Katrina Belle conducts lesson in lumber selection during the “We Built This” workshop.

Women see they can build it

another in our aspirations and stepping beyond previous role expectations.

Anna invited me to visit the Maine Passive House project site happening in Bridgton this summer. The passive house standard originated in Germany in 1988 utilizing design concepts that maximize energy savings.

Super insulation, triple-pane windows, and sun exposure are some of the features passive houses exhibit costing about 10% more to build than traditional buildings. Owners of passive houses, however, are rewarded with lower energy costs for the life of the house.

The day I was there, the Anna Heath on site at Bridgton’s new passive house septic system was being installed by two men, and D.C. His triple focus on buildAnna and Kiyona were the on- ings was ventilation, insulasite carpenters getting instruc- tion and lighting. Passive tions from Maine Passive houses maximize the efficient House owner, Jesper Kruse. use of all three. Sometimes, The 1,600-square-foot house I wonder if climate change displayed its graceful exterior could have been mitigated form while Anna gave me a earlier if 9/11 hadn’t haptour pointing out the exposed pened or if the U.S. reaction ventilation system inside and to it had been more carefully where the heat pump would considered. go.

How we live, work, and I once had the opportunity move around will increasingto speak with an environmen- ly require more careful contal engineer way back in May sideration in the 21st century.

Kiyona Mizuna using a table saw at Bridgton’s passive of 2001 at a climate change Change is certainly a feature house project site conference in Washington, of the climate; may humanity adopt the needed changes in its ways and means and skills to face the changes ahead while reversing the direction of our greenhouse gas emissions which presently keep rising. Carpentry skills are among those that can be learned and applied by almost all of us to create shelters that the times require. No need to look good in a swimsuit or an evening gown. Don’t miss congeniality on a team project though!

Many thanks to the women sharing their knowledge and at Studio in Casco, motivation in the “We Built This” project. If you are Rt. 11, 23 Winslow Rd. interested in future carpentry workshops, contact CEBE at ecologybasedeconomy.org or 207-739-2101.

(Continued from Page 5A) ies in environmental engineering and chemistry but found the hands-on aspect of carpentry appealing. As a board member of CEBE, she uses her skills and talents to bring about the societal transformation and resilience needed as the climate crisis evolves into an emergency situation requiring everybody’s participation. “Rosie the Riveter” stepped up to the crisis of World War II. Stabilizing the climate via many available solutions is a major challenge for those of us alive now. At the same time, we are called on to shed the “isms” that hinder humanity’s development: racism, sexism, agism, ableism, etc. encouraging one

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Riley Silvia of Raymond presented at the Lasell University’s Spring Symposium research showcase, “The Invention of Now.” Riley shared an essay in the university’s annual publication of top student writing, “Fresh Thoughts.”

The Spring Connected Learning Symposium is one of two annual research symposia held at Lasell University, located in Newton, Mass. Student presentations provide scholarly insights into a variety of industry topics, and showcase practical skills and career competencies across those industries.

Senior nursing student Emily Anderson of Raymond received the Saint Anselm College nurse’s pin at the pinning ceremony held on Saturday, May 15, 2021. The annual event celebrates the graduates as they enter the nursing profession.

The pin proudly worn by Saint Anselm nursing graduates features elements of the college seal and the symbol of a lamp referring to Psalm 119:105, “Your word is a lamp of my steps and a light for my path.” The ceremony concluded as student nurses took the Nightingale Pledge, an oath to honor and respect their patients and profession.

Haley Bragdon-Clements of Casco, Bachelor of Arts, Politics, and Emily Anderson of Raymond, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, graduated Saturday, May 15 from Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H. Taylor Tibbetts of Naples, Jessica Meyer of Raymond and Calum Murray of Raymond have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2021 spring semester at the University of New England. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester.

Tracy Mushrow of Bridgton has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University Teachers College in Jersey City, N.J. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework.

Alana M. Cobb of Raymond graduated from the University of Rhode Island, receiving a Doctor of Pharmacy, Magna Cum Laude. Students who received the honor of magna cum laude graduated with a grade point average of at least 3.50.

Graduate from Bates College William Davis of Fryeburg, Bridget Tweedie of Brownfield and Kelly Attenborough of Lovell graduated from Bates College in Lewiston on May 27.

Davis graduated after majoring in interdisciplinary studies and minoring in digital and computational studies at Bates. He is the son of Kathleen D. Hunsicker and Calvin E. Hunsicker, and is a 2017 graduate of Fryeburg Academy. Davis graduates as a member of Sigma Xi, an honor society that recognizes excellence in scientific research.

Tweedie graduated after majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry. She is the daughter of Peter A. Tweedie and Lauren R. Tweedie, and is a 2017 graduate of Fryeburg Academy.

Attenborough graduated after majoring in environmental studies. He is the son of T. Neale Attenborough and Louisa D. Attenborough, and is a 2017 graduate of the Holderness School.

Clark University Dean’s List The following local residents were named to the Clark University (Worcester, Mass.) spring Dean’s List: Hailey J. Parsons of Naples, was named to first honors; Davin T. Tafuri of Bridgton, was named to second honors. Students must have a grade point average of 3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79 for second honors.

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(Continued from Page 2A) • Donation. $1,500 from Hooligan Riders Club to the Stevens Brook Elementary School Backpack Program.

• Stipends. Athletic stipends approved include: Paula Grace, 7th Grade Boys’ Soccer Coach, $2,264; Don White, 8th Grade Boys’ Soccer Coach, $2,264; Jackie Harlow, 8th Grade Girls’ Soccer Coach, $2,264; Scott Chadwick, 8th Grade Football, $2,663; Rachel Hubka, 8th Grade Field Hockey, $2,264; Kim Guptill, JV Girls Volleyball Coach, $3,265.

Activities stipends to: Alaina Clark, Middle School Fall Intramural Garden Club, $712.50; Abigail Earle, High School Interact Club, $712.50.

2021 Trek: Give back to the trails you love

Do you enjoy spending time outside in the Lake Region? Have you ever hiked Pleasant Mountain, Bald Pate Mountain, or Pismire Mountain? Maybe you’ve enjoyed the sunset from the top of Hacker’s Hill or a stroll on the new accessible trail at PeabodyFitch Woods.

The one thing these places have in common is that they are owned and managed by Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT), which means that public access to these Lake Region gems is guaranteed forever.

And now, with access to the outdoors more important than ever, you can give back to these trails and special places by participating in the 2021 Trek for the Trails, presented by Norway Savings Bank. 100% of the $20 registration fee supports the trails you know and love, the ones you have yet to discover, and helps build new trails.

There are many ways for you and your family to participate in the Trek this year: • Visit any LELT trail or preserve throughout the month of September and hike, walk, bike (on select trails) or take in the view from the top of Hacker’s

Hill.

• Take on the challenge of visiting four LELT preserves over the course of the month with the “Trek Passport.”

• For trail runners, compete for the best time via Strava segment on three routes — one on Pleasant Mountain, Bald Pate, and at Raymond Community Forest to compete for pie (and bragging rights)!

Trekkers will have the whole month of September to complete their Trek.

Registration is $20 per adult, and the Trek is free for youth 16 and under. Registration can be done online at loonecholandtrust.org/trek or by mailing a check to LELT (memo: Trek) at 8 Depot St, Ste 4, Bridgton, ME 04009. Participants may register up until Thursday, Sept. 30.

All Trek participants will

automatically be entered into a raffle for prizes from local businesses, including a 2021-2022 season pass to Shawnee Peak Ski Area.

Gift cards from Bridgton Books, original artwork of the Southwest Ridge trail on Pleasant Mountain by Kaylin Cook, Ski Hot Ski Shop Apparel, a two-night stay at Pleasant Mountain Camping, and more.

Trek for the Trails is Loon Echo Land Trust’s largest annual fundraising event. Funds raised from the Trek help Loon Echo steward over 8,500 acres of land and 30-plus miles of trail in the Lake Region. LELT’s goal this year is to raise $15,000 – about a quarter of the annual cost to maintain LELT’s trails and preserves, all of which are available to the public year-round and free of charge.

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MEN’S DOUBLES champions James Malloy and Jose Azel receive trophies from MIXED DOUBLES champions Mark Green and Elisabeth Foukal receive trophies Tournament Official Walter Grzyb. from former Tournament Director Elliot Lilien.

(Photos by David Loftus)

Mason’s triumphant tennis return

LOVELL — The 35th Dave Mason Greater Kezar Lake Tennis Tournament took place in Lovell on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5-7. The tournament was cancelled last year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, so this year’s tournament was very much a reunion for returning players and loyal spectators alike.

For 2021, the tournament welcomed several new players, including Joe Dorman and Austin Dorman (father and son), Tali Kalmans and Aerin Kalmans (sisters), John Prescott, Andrew Rostami and Travis Borden.

Don Schneider and Johnny Loftus, long-standing participants, were sidelined this year due to injuries. A total of 38 players participated in the tournament.

Mixed Doubles. One of the most exciting events this year was the Mixed Doubles. In the finals, held Sunday morning, spectators were treated to an intense, high octane match between the team of Elisabeth Foukal and Mark Greene and the team of Anna Romer and Matt Connelly. Both teams played well, with strong baseline play and strong work at the net. The service game was tentative at first, but the quality of serving for all players improved as the match progressed. This was especially true for Connelly whose serves became a dominant force in the second set. Volleys executed from the net and from midcourt on the part of both teams were exciting to watch and brought oohs and aahs from the spectators.

There were many extended rallies with amazing gets by all four players. The crowd’s attention was riveted on this match from start to finish.

The two teams split the two sets, but in the end, Foukal and Greene triumphed in the 10-point tie breaker. Foukal and Greene won 3-6, 7-5, 10-7.

Men’s Singles. The Men’s Singles was a matchup between Scott Weiler, who has participated in the Dave Mason for several years, and the much younger James Malloy, another tournament veteran.

Both players displayed high energy and good movement on the court, despite the high heat and high humidity. Malloy served well and so did Weiler. Weiler’s serve

WOMEN’S DOUBLES Champions Elisabeth Foukal and Martha Grzyb receive trophies from former Tournament Director Gary Heroux. toss was notable for being rectified the situation amicaquite high (perhaps even bly. In the end, Weiler beat high enough to endanger Romer 6-2, 6-0. low-flying birds, accordIn the semi-finals, Weiler ing to one spectator) but beat Ramona Demme 6-0, was nonetheless effective. 6-0, and in the other semi, Malloy played a somewhat Romer beat Tali Kalmans steadier game that was sur- 6-2, 6-1. prisingly conservative. Both Women’s Doubles. The players made effective use Women’s Doubles event of lobs, which made the was just a partial bracket points unpredictable. Weiler this year. To make up for the made many hard shots with shortage of players, three grace and athleticism, sug- teams had byes on Friday, gesting to this writer that the first day of the tournahe put in a lot of practice ment. In the semi-finals on prior to the tournament. Saturday, the team of Foukal Weiler also missed many and Grzyb beat the team of easy shots, which helped to Turner and Arsenault, 6-0, give Malloy the advantage. 6-2. In the other semi, the The final score: Malloy over team of Tali Kalmans and Weiler, 6-2, 6-0.

Aerin Kalmans (sisters) beat In the semi-finals, the team of Fournier and Molloy beat Jose Azel 6-4, Galligan, 6-2, 6-4.

6-1, a match-up that actuThe match-up of the ally appeared quite close. In Kalmans sisters against the the other semi, Weiler beat team of Foukal and Grzyb in Chris Sloan, 6-0, 6-0. the finals was fun to watch.

Women’s Singles. The The Kalmans sisters brought Women’s Singles finals pit- a light-hearted approach to ted the experienced, ath- their play against their more letic Anna Romer against serious and confident oppothe much younger but nents. The Kalmans sisters well-coached Maddie varied their court positions Weiler. In 2019, Weiler — at times one up, one won the Juniors event of back, and at other times, the Dave Mason. 2021 was two back — in an attempt to her first year competing keep Foukal and Grzyb on in the Women’s Singles. their toes. Foukal and Grzyb Both Romer and Weiler were able to handle the varshowed good movement ied court positioning with on the court, with steady ease and triumphed on most baseline games. There was rallies. The real treat with little game activity at the this match was watching the net. Weiler was the stronger “aerial game” that took place player, with hard-driving in both sets. Many rallies forehands that set the pace consisted of rapid, back and of the rallies. Romer played forth exchanges between the well, even in the second set, teams, from mid-court and but was not able to disrupt at the net, with the ball staythe pace set by Weiler. Both ing airborne the entire time. players served quite well. In several instances, Grzyb At one point, there was brief came through with smashes confusion about the score, or well-placed shots from but the players eventually mid-court that ended the recognized the problem and point in favor of Foukal

and Grzyb. The final score was Foukal and Grzyb over Tali Kalmans and Aerin Kalmans, 6-2, 6-2.

Men’s Doubles. The last match on Sunday was the Men’s Doubles final, which was a battle between two experienced tennis teams, John Waldie and Mark Greene, and Jose Azel and James Malloy. The two teams were in battle against the weather, too, with high heat (mid 80s) and high humidity (90%) burdening all players. The first set was notable for solid play from the backcourt by Greene and many dramatic winning shots by his partner Waldie, who used his height to great advantage. Azel and Malloy seemed to be uncoordinated at first, and Azel made a number of unforced errors.

As the set progressed, however, Azel improved and made many elegantly executed winning shots. Malloy made many great backhand shots from the backcourt, under pressure, which was a delight to see. The first set was close the entire time and was ultimately decided in a tiebreaker that went to Azel and Malloy. The second set had a slower pace, and all players appeared overheated and fatigued, with continued tense play.

The breaks between games were understandably longer, as hydration became a prime objective. At one point, Waldie broke the tension in the second set by gleefully celebrating the fact he had finally managed to hold serve. The slower pace of the second set favored Waldie and Greene, who won handily, necessitating a 10-point tiebreaker to decide the match, which went to Azel and Malloy.

Azel and Malloy won 7-6 (7-2), 1-6, 10-6.

Juniors. This was the first time in many years that the Juniors event (age 16 and under) could not be held, due to lack of signups. One tournament participant, who is also a parent, suggested that next year, special accommodations could be made to encourage young people to participate. One idea would be to schedule breaks during the Juniors matches, to allow the kids to check their cell phones for messages from their friends. “A break after every two games should be about right,” the parent MASON, Page 8A

MEN’S SINGLES champion James Malloy receives a trophy from Tournament Director Martha Grzyb.

WOMEN’S SINGLES champion Maddie Weiler receives a trophy from former Tournament Director Elliot Lilien.

Jackson edges Bridgton for Cup

The 5th Challenge Cup tennis tournament between Bridgton Highlands and Jackson Club took place on Saturday, Aug. 21. The tournament consisted of 36 players with three flights of Men’s Doubles, Ladies’ Doubles and Mixed Doubles.

The Ladies flight kicked off the day first and Bridgton Highlands jumped out to an early three-love lead by winning all three flights. Bridgton’s top flight of Carol Kelley and Mikita Orsoz defeated Lorraine Dokas and Gail Costello. In second flight, Anna Romer and Phoebe Smith were victorious over Diana Doyle and Sue MacIver. In the third flight, Lynn Fusco and Megan Goldsmith won over Susan Kent and Julie Conlon.

Jackson Club stormed back to win all three flights of Ladies’ Doubles and tie the overall wins for the tournament at three all. In the first flight, Jackson’s Bridget Herlihy and Mike Mallet took out Mary Johnson and Henry Coons. In the second flight, Janet Leavitt and Mark Guerringue defeated Arthur Goldsmith and Kathy Brown.

Lastly, Jackson’s third flight of Alena McDonough and Tom McDonough defeated Kathy Brown and Mike Fusco.

The Men’s Division was up next and every match would be pivotal to the outcome of the tournament.

In the third flight, Bridgton’s Rick Siegrist and Chuck Wilcoxen won against Paul Pacenka and Daryl Kent. With Bridgton up four-three they needed just one victory to secure the cup, but Jackson fought back and tied the score at four all with a victory in the second flight thanks to Nubi Duncan and Jeremy Angell winning against John Russell and Jose Azel.

The Challenge Cup came down to the Men’s top flight to see which team would be victorious. The final match was a thriller, with both teams playing great tennis, but in the end, Jackson’s John Tanzman and Jason Cicero edged David Chaffee and Joe Twer to claim the cup.

Next year, Jackson Club will host the Challenge Cup in August at their courts in Jackson, N.H. Tennis Director, Justin Chaffee said, “This is one of the best tournaments we have and is a chance to have the clubs compete and interact in a great atmosphere. Congrats to Jackson for the win this year and I’m proud of the Bridgton TOURNEY COMES DOWN TO FINAL MATCH between Bridgton Highlands and Jackson Club. JC took Team for competing and doing their best. It came down to CHALLENGE, Page 8A the match and closed the Challenge Cup gap to 3-2.

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Chip shots from Bridgton Highlands fairways but coincidentally or not, I find myself more and more answering well intended questions from friends or family, or playing my own mental “gymnastics” with real life issues like savings and health.

I prefer to think of myself as a “free agent,” free to explore whatever life brings to me in any given year.

I’ve been lucky as a teacher and coach most often, to not only view my work as a vocation, but additionally

“semi-retire” each summer and enjoy extended time on the golf course. I’ve tended to be a “work hard-play hard” kind of guy, and with maturity (a.k.a. advanced years) have seen healthy pursuits like golf replace

Larry Labrie 1st, Marty Laurent 3rd and Paul Tworog Bill Preis & Irena Stepan Gold mixed doubles, Ralph & 2nd, Mens Singles 65-69.

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Some good returns at ‘Games’

The Maine Senior Games Ping Pong Tournament came to Bridgton Town Hall on Sunday, Aug. 8, with a record high number of competitors. Thanks to the Town of Bridgton and Rec Director Gary Colello for the support that allowed this event to happen.

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Local players who won medals were: Bill Preis of Bridgton, Gold in Men’s Singles (80-84); Paul Tworog (Bridgton selectman), Silver in Men’s Singles (65-69); Jim Nason of Sebago, Silver in Men’s Singles (80-84); Bill Preis

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One couple, Ralph and Ann Stadelman, came to Bridgton from Utica, N.Y. to play in the Mixed Doubles category. They have been traveling to various states, competing in Senior Games, for many years, and on Aug. 1, they won several medals at the New Hampshire Senior Games. In Bridgton, competing with them in Mixed Doubles, Bill Preis

of Bridgton and Irena Stephan of Gray took Gold, while the Stadelmans won the Silver.

It was a very successful event, allowing players to have lots of game time and plenty of fun. After the official competition was completed, there was time for unofficial games, when many challenges were made for “bragging rights” only, and players had a chance to play one another regardless of age.

Mason Tourney (Continued from Page 7A) said. Another idea would be to enlist the help of adult volunteers, to hold the cell phones of the Juniors players during tournament play.

The adult volunteers could take photos of the kids during the matches and post the photos to Snap Chat,

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(Continued from Page 7A) the wire and that’s all we can hope for.”

Justin would like to thank all the tennis players from both clubs for their great tennis and participation, as well as Jackson tennis pro and twin brother Chris Chaffee, John Tanzman for assisting in Jackson Club’s line up, Mike and Lynn Fusco for their help setting up the tournament and Bridgton Highlands for hosting the event.

The overall Challenge Cup record is now three wins for Bridgton and two for Jackson.

The next tennis tournament will be the debut of the Davis Cup at Bridgton Highlands on Saturday, Sept. 4 as a warm up for the final tournament of the season, The Harvest Hills Golf and Tennis Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 11.

Instagram or other social media websites. Special manual dexterity training might be necessary, to ensure that the adult volunteers would be able to operate the phones efficiently, so that the necessary postings could be made in a timely fashion. These and other innovative ideas will likely be discussed at the next meeting of the Dave Mason Tournament Committee.

Wrap-up. This year’s tournament was led by Martha Grzyb, who took over as Tournament Director at the end of 2019. Previous tournament directors, Gary Heroux and Elliot Lilien, and numerous volunteers provided excellent support for this year’s event which was well-organized and well-run.

As in past years, the 2021 Dave Mason tourney was sponsored by the Stow Corner Store. They brought sandwiches for all players and spectators on Saturday.

some of the previously less enriching activities, at least as a general rule. Be that as it may, in any case, BA (Bridgton Academy) welcomes a full student-body to the North Bridgton campus on Saturday morning that will command a good deal of my physical, emotional, and mental attention.

For the total sports fans reading this page, I encourage you to take in a game at BA; all of the teams play a very competitive schedule and admission is free.

It’s time to recognize the new friends I have made this summer and treasure the connections with old ones. Many thanks to Wayne Rivet for making this column happen again and upgrading my byline.

It’s good for the resume…

Like many of life’s finest moments, this began as a spontaneous endeavor (on the porch of the clubhouse) and became part of the overall fun.

Scramble action was reduced to Tuesday night due to pre-Henri tropical storm conditions. 1st Gross was won by the team of “Barefoot” Sue Attianesse, Ted Raymond, Ed Miller, and Russ “Sell or Buy” Sweet. 2nd Gross belonged to the foursome of Merlin Bahr, Ken Kipikas, Scott Parady, and Joe Murphy.

Winning 1st Net was the group of Ken Murray, Martha Murray, Megan Murray, and Laurie Travis.

2nd Net went to Chet Hansra, Tim King, Don Carlson, and Peter Thompson. NTP #2 and NTP #8 was won by Scott Parady. Both were an identical 36 ½-feet from the flag. Now that’s an investigation waiting to happen!

If true, like Mark Jackson says, “that’s a bad man…”

In weekend Sweeps Saturday morning, Cliff Walker returned to form with a Low Gross winning 75. Bob Surette claimed

Low Net with a 71. Cliff Walker and Jim “par from nowhere” Macklin combined to win Team Gross.

“Sir” Rodney Allen and his trusty side-kick Bob Surette took home the Team Net prize. The ageless Surette topped off his big day with an Individual Quota victory.

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By Suzie Kinney Highlands Columnist Our game this Wednesday morning was a team scramble. We left the clubhouse at our assigned tee times to the first tee. It was a beautiful sight, looking out on to the emerald green of the first fairway. It is an inspiring sight that never fails to make me eager to hit that little ball. The fresh air held the promise of heat building over the day with humidity in the mix. Oh yeah, it did get sticky.

But, back to the scramble.

A rule we were all obligated to follow was that the team had to use at least one drive of each player. This can be tricky. Imagine you have a long ball hitter, but you can’t use her tee shot on every hole. The strategy is to use her tee shot on the par 4 or 5 holes. One of your foursome may be good at hitting the ball straight down the fairway. Keeping the ball in the fairway is important for low scoring. This can be tough for both of these players as they could feel the need to LADIES, Page 10A

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Senior Rambles Hiking Trips & Tips

by Allen Crabtree

Province Lake and Green Mountain from the summit of Province Mountain.

side of the mountain is in Parsonfield, home to a total of 98 mountain summits and peaks. For a modest summit and an easy, short climb, Province Mountain offers excellent views of Province Lake, Green Mountain, the Ossipee’s and the Sandwich Range to the north. The southern ledges offer views of southern Maine, the Moose Mountains, and the Belknap Range.

Province Mountain is in private ownership, and access to the trails and the summit is with the permission of the landowners. Respect the rights of the landowners so that they will continue to allow hiker access to this pretty little peak and its wonderful views.

Province Mountain is not listed in either the AMC White Mountain Guide or the AMC Maine Mountain Guide. Neither trail is marked on the USGS West Newfield 7.5-minute topographic map of the mountain, nor on the New Hampshire Atlas and Gazetteer. All Trails lists the mountain but shows only the Butler Field trail that climbs from the north.

I didn’t have a trail map to distribute to all of our hikers as I usually do, because the only trail shown on maps for the mountain is the Butler’s Field trail. The trail we took is an active Denmark Mountain Hiker Trudy Dunn harvesting some of the “Chicken of the snow machine/4-wheeler Woods” mushroom we found on the trail to Province Mountain. trail that goes to the sum (Photo by Allen Crabtree) mit from the trailhead on been any changes since our last climb.

Province Mountain (1,176 feet) is a small hill overlooking Province Lake in New Hampshire and Maine. The mountain probably gets its name from the lake, a water body of 1,008-acres located 70% in New Hampshire and 30% in Maine.

Province Mountain sits astride the New HampshireMaine state line, and the two trails to the summit of

the mountain both begin in New Hampshire and cross into Maine at the mountain’s summit. Both the north trail and the west trail are about the same difficulty, climbing through mixed hardwoods to the ledges at the top of the mountain, and neither one is marked.

Both trails are well worn and not difficult to follow.

Part of Province Mountain is in Effingham, N.H., home to a total of 81 mountain summits and peaks. The Maine

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(Continued from Page 9A) Coordinates – 43° 40’ 08’’ N; 70° 58’ 40’’ W Topographic Maps – USGS West Newfield 7.5-minute quad Directions to the Butler Field/Wilkinson Road Trailhead: From Denmark go west on the Brownfield Road through Brownfield and into New Hampshire.

At Eaton, N.H., go south (left) on Route 153 to Effingham Falls. Turn east (left) on Route 25 and then turn south (right) on Route 153 just before the Ossipee River. Continue south on Route 153 through Lords Hill, Center Effingham and South Effingham.

Province Lake is on the right just after the Province Lake Country Club. Turn left onto Butler Field Road 0.2 miles from the New Hampshire-Maine state line, about half-way along the lakefront beach.

Butler Field Road becomes Wilkinson Road. This is a private road. Drive 0.3 miles past the camps to a gate. There is room on the edge of the road for a

few cars — don’t block the gate. Walk up the road 0.2 miles to the second curve where there is a small sign “Trail” and a rock cairn on the right. The trail is not blazed. The summit is 0.6 miles further, or a total of 0.8 miles of hiking.

Directions to the Stevens Corner Road/ Newfield Road Trailhead: Follow the above directions from Denmark to Province Lake. Continue on Route 153 (Province Lake Road) to the end of the beach and follow the road up the hill for 1.3 miles past Butler Field Road. Just past an old cemetery on the right, pass Pick Pocket Road on the right and then take the next immediate left on Stevens Corner Road/ Newfield Road, a dirt road. Follow this road for 0.2 miles and just past the Nutter Cemetery on the right there is room to park at an old logging landing also on the right. The trail begins across the road. It is not marked. The summit is 0.8 miles.

By David Eddy LRSC Correspondent After two Tuesdays with nice steady air, the Lake Region Sailing Club was overdue for a drifter, and with air not exceeding 2 mph, that’s what the Sailing Club got. There was a breeze, but it was above the water and boats floated on a glassy sea.

Light air means problems getting the darn boat to go, and late to the start line was the order of the day as it seemed like the entire fleet was clogged in the start area. The first two boats got off clean, but then it was slow-motion mayhem. Full speed was 1 foot per second, and there were a bunch of motionless boats to be found.

Sandy Trend made her way toward the first mark with James Kennedy following. Next to break out of the log jam was Eddy’s Thistle, managing to make way on a close reach toward the weather mark.

Trek

(Continued from Page 6A) The 2021 Trek for the Trails is generously sponsored by Norway Savings Bank, Minuteman Press, Maine Street Graphics, Squeaky Clean Laundromat, Jones & Matthews P.A., Clements Brother Landscaping, the Good Life Market and many other local businesses.

Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT) is a donor supported, non-profit land trust that works to protect the land and natural resources of the northern Sebago Lake region for future generations. For more information on LELT preserves, upcoming events, or how to get involved, visit lelt. org or their Facebook page.

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Bean’s Rampage was making progress, as was Krug’s Lightning, but as Eddy made the turn at the first mark, the rest of the fleet was a distant dream.

As race chairman, Rob Knowles made the prudent decision to dramatically shorten the course, calling for a direct return to the start line which would be now the finish. After one hour, Eddy crossed for the win. Other boats accepted their position as representing their finishing order, and boats returned to their respective harbors.

On to next week!

Final results: 1. David and Derek Eddy, Pete Kelly/Thistle ‘Windlord’ 2. Bob Bean, Paul Gillis, Patrick Johnson/J22 ‘Rampage’ 3. Sandy Trend/Sunfish 4. Peter and Dorcas Krug/ Lightning 5. Jeffery McCubrey, Silas Gordon/Expedition 6. Walter Read, Craig Trend/Flying Scot ‘Ticketyboo’ 7. James Kennedy/ Sunfish Racing starts at 5 p.m. near the shallow water

marks off Lakeside Pines in Harrison Bay. All sailboats are welcome. Just show up and we’ll give you a start time. Bring a stopwatch or wristwatch with a sweep second hand so you can time your start. If you forget the watch, no problem, we’ll just say, “start now!”

If you would like to keep up with Club happenings, you can find us on as Lakes Region Sailing Club on Facebook. Request to join the group and you’ll get upto-the minute requests for crew and event updates.

Until next time, Sail Fast!

Upcoming benefit tourneys

12th Annual Rotary Club Golf Tournament & Fundraiser • Saturday, Sept. 18 starting at 8 a.m., Bridgton Highlands Country Club.

Proceeds go toward community needs.

Features: Hole in One Contest, prize a Myrtle Beach golf vacation.

Sponsorships: Platinum $1000; Gold $500; Silver $250; Bronze $100.

Players: $100/player; $400/team.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities and/or to register to play, go to https://www.lakeregionrotary.com or contact Lisa at LakeRegionRotary@ gmail.com.

Harrison Village Library Annual Scramble • Sunday, Sept 19, at Lake Kezar Country Club in Lovell. Registration and Continental Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Shot Gun start at 8:30 a.m.

The Annual Golf Tournament is HVL’s first post pandemic event and it’s getting a face lift. Bring your friends. Bring your best golf game. HVL will bring the

rest. Every registered golfer will receive the “Putter Package” which includes greens fee, cart, Continental Breakfast during registration, goodie bag, hot lunch from Marie’s Kitchen in Naples when finished.

Pricing: Individual Putter Package price $80; Individual Big Bertha Package price $100, includes the Putter package plus 20 raffle tickets, one Mulligan, beverage cart ticket, and complimentary bucket of balls.

Team Big Bertha

Package price $380, if all four players are registered at once.

For those with a competitive side, course contests for prizes and bragging rights: Closest to Pin, Longest Drive, Putting and Best Team Outfits.

Four chances to win $1,000 Hole In One prizes.

Mulligans and additional raffle tickets available for purchase; Silent Auction items for bidding.

To register, go to the HVL website: harrison.lib. me.us

(Continued from Page 8A) than the previous week.

On Sunday morning, Cliff Walker was at it again with a Low Gross best 76. 2021 Club Champ Jim Thombs took Low Net. Team Gross went to the dynamic duo of Russ Sweet and Jim Macklin.

Team Net was won by Nick “van Winkle” Stuart and “Sir” Rodney Allen.

Jim Macklin added the Individual Quota to his

credit while Nick Stuart earned NTP #10.

The 2021 Presidents Cup is down to the “Final Four.”

Wayne Kuvaja will face off against Rob “the best player we know from Jersey” Pressman in the upper bracket while Cliff Walker will square off against Ed Kinney in the lower half.

Not known to duck offering an opinion, this writer see’s the magical ride of Ed “the Kardiac Kid” Kinney coming to an end at the hands of Walker, one of the surrounding area’s finest amateur players. The other side is a genuine “pick-em,” with a slight edge going to the wily Kuvaja, whose stealth like play around the greens could earn him the right to hunt back to back championships in this event.

Good luck gentlemen!

Finally, recently, even my son Jackson was asked by his uncle Mark and Aunt Tricia how much longer his dad would work. He replied, “Not too much longer, maybe 10 years or so.” God bless him. Summers fly by.

Coach K (Duke) once said “every season is a lifetime.”

I subscribe to that. And I love semi-retirement. The rest can wait. With my family at home, and extended family at both BA and the Highlands, I don’t think a guy can have it any better!

Be well. Over and out…

Highland chips

Ladies’ golf

(Continued from Page 8A) perform. But you still have two other players to keep us all in the game. Well, that was my plan for the day and it actually worked most of the time. We all enjoyed the game, the weather and each other. I hope the other ladies enjoyed themselves as much as we did.

Our low gross winning team was the forceful foursome of “Nitro” Nita Barker, Lynne “Long Ball” Gillen, Penny “Striker” Straton and Brenda “Tap In” Tyler. The low net winning team was Mary “Bash It” Barry, “Beaming” Beverly Chalmers, “Jolting” June Imo and Suzie “Blasto” Kinney. Our ladies also competed for some prize money for the team that had closest to the pin. That honor was placed squarely on the shoulders of the team of Nita Barker, Lynne Gillen, Penny Straton and Brenda Tyler with a distance of 11 feet and 3 inches. Congratulations ladies and see you on the course!

Heard on the course, “You have a great swing, why is your score so bad?”

Hit’em long and straight!

Opinion & Comment

August 26, 2021, The Bridgton News, Page 1B

Our Position

by Wayne E. Rivet Editor/Publisher

Time to reel in our letter writers

“A good newspaper is a nation talking to itself.” — Arthur Miller What is the role of a community newspaper? The obvious answers include: To provide the reading public with accurate information regarding important local issues, problems and events. An informed public is vital to making educated decisions that can be impactful and long-lasting.

To be a governmental watchdog — insuring our elected and hired officials conduct business in a professional and lawful way, thus holding them accountable to the people they serve and responsible for how they act.

To be a voice of the community and for the community, willing to ask questions for others intimidated by those in charge.

And, to provide a platform for the open, healthy discussion of ideas. The platform is the Opinion Page, more specifically, in the form of letters to the editor.

Not too long ago, debates between writers were respectful, factual and to the point. Arguments were made, but at the end of the day, most were willing to agree it was okay to disagree.

In most cases, an editor simply checked commentary for “taste” and libel.

Today, the public opinion arena is very different. People are less tolerant of ideas that fail to line up with their beliefs, so at the end of the day, it becomes an “us versus them” mentality.

It is hard to tell what is fact and what is fiction, since people grasp at any straw they can find on the Internet to support their line of thinking and build their argument on that flimsy piece of rhetoric. Some believe it. Some challenge it, at times in well-thought out and fact-based pieces, other times by resorting to name calling or lame phrases.

I entered the journalism field 35-plus years ago. Why? I wanted to make a difference in the community I lived in by providing folks with stories that educated, entertained and captured the glory moments of our young students and athletes through photos and articles forever preserved in ink. My approach has always been the same — be fair, be accurate, be understanding and be honest. While fellow journalists pushed to be first, my concern was to be right first, even if it meant finishing second.

As editor (also owner), I’d like to see letter writers assume those same four principles. Over the past month or so, The News has received numerous letters, both signed and anonymous, regarding how the newspaper should handle publishing weekly opinion submissions. One writer said, “I would like to express my displeasure with the letters to the editor regarding national politics, fake news, border closings and everything in between! Why can’t you tell those people, who are constantly submitting letters back and forth each week, to give us a break and cut out all the nonsense and political views, some of which are fake news! ... Is there any way to silence them from publishing in The Bridgton News?”

There were others who feel it is essential that public opinion is allowed to be heard, “like the message or not — it’s Americans’ right to free speech,” one writer said.

Censorship vs. freedom of speech. Is there a middle ground to be had?

Yes. It can be achieved by: LETTER WRITERS, Page 4B

Letters Help 4-H Lab

To The Editor:

New Policy?

To The Editor:

Last week, I sent a Letter to the Editor and received a reply asking for the source of my information to verify the figures included in the letter. I questioned whether this was a new policy based on many of the past letters that I have read. The Bridgton News replied “yes,” they are asking “people to cite facts as opposed to opinions.” With assistance from The Bridgton News, I provided the source of the facts contained in my letter, as requested.

This would be a great new policy if it was applied equally.

The Bridgton News apparently does not hold the guest columnist, the so called “Reverend” to the same standard of citing facts as they continually allow him to voice his twisted opinions and spew hatred toward the Republican Party and past President Trump. There are very few facts in his latest guest column. Just more of the same bigoted babble. I have read the last guest column I will read with his name on it. The Bridgton News can do better.

If the Bridgton News wants to be like many other media outlets and enforce their policies selectively, I will stop reading the Bridgton News. I will no longer advertise in it, and I will use our weekly edition as a fire starter until our subscription runs out.

Mark Lopez Bridgton

The Bridgton Lake-Region Rotary Club is committed to help make the Magic Lantern 4-H Innovation Lab and Learning Center a creative hub for the youth and citizens of the Lake Region. We are coming close to the end of our campaign to raise $10,000 in donations, which we will match. We are over halfway there. Thanks to all the individuals, nonprofits and businesses who have contributed.

We need a little more in donations to put us over the top to help assure the project will go forward this fall.

If you haven’t yet joined the cause, it is still not too late. Our matching pledge of $10,000 continues through this month.

Some people have asked if we’ll still have a movie theater at the Magic Lantern. The answer is yes. The plan is to preserve the theater while utilizing its nonprofit revenue to fund operations for learning.

Showing communitybased support will drive further support from companies, organizations, and individuals that want to see the Lake Region flourish in these changing times. Help make your community a better place to live and work.

For more information or to donate, go to https://extension.umaine. edu/4hfoundation/magic-lantern or mail your check to UMaine/4HFoundation, York Complex #1, Orono, Maine 04469.

Dave Barker To The Editor: Rotary Project Leader My last letter was about evBridgton eryone’s health, and the dangers of eating meat. Thank you

Even vegans should vax

LINED UP along the Saco River. The anticipation of bad weather over the weekend due to Hurricane Henri dampens the usual enthusiasm for canoeing down river.

(Photo by Suzanne Richard)

The effects of summertime

Howdy neighbor!

Today’s column is a little lookback on the summer of 1881, and The News of Aug. 26 of that year, which seems more than usual to focus on the various incidents connected with the tourism season. We hear of “now and then a camping party at the beach,” which doesn’t sound too crowded until we find note that one local hotel had, since opening at the beginning of the season, already served over 2,000 guests to date!

“The owners of boats and other property on and about Highland Lake are determined to use the strong arm of the law in putting a stop to all and every lawless attempt and act of land pirates. A case in point happened last Sabbath, when five young fellows forcibly seized a boat at Highland Grove and, breaking the chain which confined it, took a sail; then, on being discovered by one of its owners, gave it up to him about half a mile from the wharf, at the same time using very saucy and aggravating language. The case was put into the hands of G.H. Wescott, Esq., and a warrant was issued for their arrest, but before it went to court, they were allowed by complainant to settle for damages. The little pleasure trip cost them an aggregate of $11.24. The moral of the affair was tersely put by one of the ‘pleasure-seekers,’ who, on paying his bill, remarked: ‘The next time I take a boat I shall pay before I use it!’ It is high time that such lawlessness be checked, and we trust that this lesson will bear good fruit, and prove a benefit

In Ye Olden Times

by Michael Davis BHS Assistant Director

both to property owners and to those inclined to law breaking.

The fishermen have made such depredations upon the trout in this region that it is almost impossible to catch any except the small fry. This is no doubt one of the causes of their decrease, but it is the humble opinion of your correspondent that another cause is the vast increase in the brooks and rivers of a small fish called shiners. They never grow longer than three inches. Where you find these in large numbers (trout) are scarce. My theory is that these frequent the gravel or sandy beds where trout spawn and either destroy or eat their spawn.

The Fish Commissioners have been unusually active this year in restocking the depleted waters of the state with food fish; they have put 150,000 young sea-salmon in the Kennebec, an equal number in the Presumpscot, and 300,000 young salmon SUMMERTIME, Page 10B

Assisting the path of the Monarch

By Nancy Donovan, Ph.D, PT, Master Gardener Volunteer I hope that each person reading this column can take the time to enjoy the colorful flights of the many butterflies we have in Maine as they search for nectar in the flower gardens and meadows.

While I consider each sighting a gift, I admit to experiencing a little increased joy when I spot a monarch butterfly. The monarchs can be identified by their orange color with black horizontal lines (or veins) on the front wings and black vertical lines (or veins) that extend from the top to the bottom of the hind wings. There are also white spots along the edges. The viceroy butterfly is very similar, but smaller than the monarch.

It is also orange and black with white spots along the edges.

The distinguishing feature of the viceroy is the scallop-shaped black line connecting the vertical black veins along the hind wings.

The life cycle of the monarch is a phenomenon that, in my opinion, belongs in the “truly amazing” category. The butterflies we see here in Maine are the great and great-great grandchildren of the butterflies that overwintered in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico. When the temperature warmed

Down the Garden Path

by Nancy Donovan, Ph.D., PT Master Gardener Volunteer in the spring, those butterflies migrated a bit north to the southern U.S. area and laid eggs for the first-generation migrators.

The reproduction continued along the migratory path until a generation reached Maine and southern Canada. Each female can lay from 300 to 1,000 eggs. The fourth-generation adult does not lay eggs to reproduce. It begins the long migration path to overwinter in Mexico.

The life cycle of each butterfly includes four phases: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and butterfly (adult). After the female butterfly mates with a male, it lays 1-3 eggs at a time on the underside of a milkweed plant leaf. The egg is MONARCH, Page 4B

THE LIFE CYCLE of each butterfly includes four phases: egg, larva (caterpillar, left), pupa (chrysalis), and butterfly (adult, right). for your responses, and I really hope that this letter, which is also about everyone’s health is as well regarded because it is even more important, at least in the short term.

If you are not vaccinated yet, why not?

I asked the very same question on The Village Vegan forums and got blasted by my fellow vegans for pushing a nonvegan product. (The vaccines were tested on animals, which is required by law). Here is my response to all vegans and nonvegans alike.

As a vegan, I know that it is not always practical or even possible for vegans to avoid being part of animal use in our modern society. This is extremely relevant to medical situations, especially concerning the COVID-19 vaccine. The

vaccine is playing a critically important role in stopping the pandemic and saving lives — there is simply no denying that, the science is clear.

We can see that this pandemic is far from over with some healthcare systems on the verge of collapse. Let’s all follow the science and not the politics. Let’s use common sense.

I strongly encourage everyone, vegans included, to get the vaccination and yes, to mask up.

It is our collective responsibility and moral obligation to do this for our own health, for our families, and the health of all our neighbors.

For much more on these topics, and the ideology of veganism, simply Google: “The Village Vegan, Michael Corthell.”

Thank you for taking the

time to read this letter.

Michael Corthell, The Village Vegan Bridgton

Time to wake up

To The Editor:

Why do we have the most mundane and mediocre people in America at the heads of our government? We currently have disaster after disaster for the last eight months and our government doesn’t even acknowledge them, never mind using common sense to avoid them or God forbid to fix them.

The southern border disaster is a huge problem for America. Over seven thousand illegals are apprehended each day (not including the “got-a-

way’s”) and allowed to board busses and planes for free to go anywhere they want in our country. Disease, drugs, gangs, and weapons are pouring into our hometowns. I don’t remember voting for this.

The federal government now is spending trillions on things we don’t need or want.

We don’t need any more gender studies or wind mills or socialism advances. Inflation now is over 5%, if things don’t change soon hyperinflation will hit us. Don’t be surprise when a loaf of bread or a gallon of gas cost $20. It’s coming and so far, our “elite” is pushing for more spending. What else but stupidity can do this?

Marxism is being advanced by our schools and universities while our Constitution is being

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Opinions

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Grant relief for border business

Maine’s border businesses rely so much on tourism from Canadian neighbors to make ends meet, but with the federal government’s unfortunate decision to keep the border closed at least until Aug. 21, traffic from Canada has been very limited.

I keep calling on the U.S. government to safely reopen the border, but in the meantime, our border businesses need our support.

Last week, I announced a $10 million economic recovery grant program to provide direct financial relief to Maine transportation and border businesses that have been so impacted by the border closure with Canada.

My administration is committed to providing financial relief for small businesses that incur business disruptions and added expenses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In August 2020, we launched the Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program and we provided $174 million in grants to nearly 4,000 businesses and non-profits across the State of Maine. Then in December last year, we launched the Tourism, Hospitality & Retail Recovery Grant program and provided nearly 2,000 tourism, retail and hospitality FISHING NIGHTMARE, dangling at the Denmark businesses with about $53 million in additional support.

Dam. (Photo by Suzanne Richard) In July of this year, I signed legislation to implement the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan which includes an additional $66 million in economic recovery grants, backed entirely by federal funding allocated to Maine by the American Rescue Plan.

Last week, after drawing on the recommendations from the tourism, hospitality and retail industries, I announced Public Notice our newest grant program for Maine businesses — the Charter Transportation and Border Business Assistance Grant Program. Using $10 million in federal Cares Act funds, these grants will help sustain charter transportation businesses statewide and public facing businesses and organizations within 25 driving miles of the U.S.-Canada The Naples Town Office will be closed Monday, border with up to $100,000 each. Priority will be given to September 6, 2021, in observance of Labor Day. businesses who have not received other relief funds to date.

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TOWN OF NAPLES Office Closure

TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES

3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

Select Board Meeting

The Naples Select Board will hold a public hearing in compliance with Title 22 M.R.S. § 4305(1) regarding the General Assistance Ordinance and Appendices (A-H) proposed by the State for October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022.

Details are available upon request by contacting the Town at 207-693-6364, ext. 109.

The hearing will take place at 6 p.m., on Monday, September 13, 2021, at 15 Village Green Lane. The public is welcome. Masks are recommended.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

ROAD CLOSURE CHADBOURNE HILL ROAD Please be advised — Chadbourne Hill Road will be closed from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, from Route 37 to the four corners.

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TOWN OF HARRISON Harrison Board of Selectmen MONTHLY MEETING

Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Board of Appeals Meeting

The Naples Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at 6 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: a) An application for LLM Properties regarding a Variance Appeal for a Building Dimensional Waiver for a boat storage building with a 3/12 roof pitch located at Tax Map U25, Lot 42. Submitted by LLM Properties.

The public welcome to attend. Masks are recommended.

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The Planning Board will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, September 1, 2021, at 6 p.m., at the Harrison Town Office, 20 Front St., Harrison.

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

STATE OF MAINE

PROBATE COURT CUMBERLAND, SS. In re: Adriana J. Hillery Petition for Guardianship

LOCATION: PORTLAND DOCKET NO: ___________ ) ) ) ) ) )

This cause came to be heard on a Motion of the Petitioner whose address is 5 Town Farm Road, Harrison, Maine 04040 for Service by Publication on Thursday, August 26, and September, 2, 2021.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

This motion has been submitted for the following reasons: to locate the father. Petitioner believers that Unknown Father is most likely located at the following address: Unknown.

TOWN OF LOVELL

The Lovell Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use application submitted by, Mark Lopez DBA: Bridgton Investment Fund, LLC / Lovell Self Storage The applicant requests to build an 18,100-square-foot selfstorage facility consisting of three separate buildings. The project is located at 699 Main Street, Lovell, Maine.

Date of Public Hearing: September 8, 2021 Time: 6 p.m.

Place: Lovell Town Hall, 1133 Main Street

Heinrich Wurm

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Petitioner believes the newspaper in which public notice is most likely to reach is The Bridgton News, 118 Main St., Bridgton, ME 04009 (name and address of newspaper) for the following reasons: to try and locate the father.

It is hereby ORDERED that unknown father appear and defend the cause and serve a response to the Petition upon Petitioner, on or before Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Unknown Father is notified that if he/she shall fail to do so, the petition for minor guardianship will proceed without objection. His/her response should also be filed with the Cumberland County Probate Court, 142 Federal Street, Portland, ME 04101.

It is FURTHER ORDERED that this Order be published in the above named newspaper of general circulation on or before Sept. 21, 2021, once a week for two successive weeks.

8/17/2021 Date

Paul Aronson, Judge of Probate

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

3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF SEALED BID REQUEST

The Town of Lovell, Board of Appeals, will hold a Public Hearing at the,

for Surplus Land Parcel

Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the Town of Bridgton Warrant Article Number 33, a sealed bid for the purchase of a 100' x 160' (+/-) portion of Town Owned Land deemed as surplus on Map 54 Lot 10; will take place at the Bridgton Municipal Complex, 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, ME 04009 on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 2 p.m.

Terms: The properties will be sold by sealed bid, as-is, where-is, with no warranties or guarantees of any kind. Special Requirements: A survey is required, any and all legal fees, as well as preparation and recording of the deed. All special requirements will be at the successful bidder’s expense.

Minimum Bid Requirements and Security Deposits do apply.

Detailed information can be found on our website at www. bridgtonmaine.org or by contacting the Executive Secretary, Nikki Hamlin at 207-647-8786.

The winning bidder will be notified within three days. Conveyance of the property will be by Municipal Quitclaim Deed.

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Lovell Town Hall on SEPTEMBER 14, 2021, at 6:30 p.m.

The Appeals Board will consider an Administrative Appeal request from, Toni Seger and Timothy Richardson, Map U23-003 Lovell Landing Road, Lovell, Maine To hear and decide whether the Code Enforcement Officer made an error in his decision to issue a Notice of Violation relative to Article 6.3 Dimensional Requirements (setbacks) and Article 9.2 Permit Requirement of the Lovell Town Ordinances with amendments through March 2, 2019.

Michael Burke Chairperson Board of Appeals

by Janet Mills Governor of Maine The application portal will be open until midnight Sept.

13. Applications will be reviewed, and final determinations made after that date. If you’re selected for a grant, a notice of grant amount will be sent via e-mail.

As with other economic recovery grants, these funds will be used to cover expenses of a variety of sorts: including rent or mortgage payments; utilities; operating expenses; expenses to replenish inventory or other re-opening costs; or the purchase of personal protective equipment, for instance. Funds are to be spent on operations that are strictly within Maine. And the grants, of course, are subject to audit.

My administration is committed to supporting the sectors of our economy that have been hardest hit by the pandemic.

Along with this latest grant program, we look forward to distributing additional federal funds under the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan once that takes effect in October to support the economic recovery of small businesses statewide, as well as working families, childcare agencies, broadband, and so many initiatives that will jumpstart our economy and help us recover from this pandemic.

Letters (Continued from Page 1B)

trampled on. Each government leader has taken an oath to protect our Constitution but they don’t. We now have two systems of justice. Jan. 6 Capitol trespassers get solitary confinement jail time while Antifa and BLM can kill and burn down cities without prosecution. The government party currently in power thinks these are good things and don’t want us to talk about it. Sorry but I have to.

Our State Department and Pentagon buffoons withdrew our soldiers from Afghanistan and abandoned the embassy before removing some 15,000 Americans and other important people still scattered across the country! So, our enemy, the Taliban, now has all the captives it has ever wished for.

Also left behind, billions of dollars of modern American weaponry and equipment including rockets, artillery, Blackhawk helicopters, ammunition and much more. This kind of lunacy is criminal and has put Americans in great danger.

When are the American people going to wake up and stop this insanely inept government that we have allowed to rule us?

Ron Framarin Bridgton

Show the evidence

ORDER FOR SERVICE

BY PUBLICATION

This notice is directed to Unknown, last of Harrison, County of Cumberland, State of Maine, whereabouts unknown.

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

Views from Augusta

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To The Editor:

My family and I have enjoyed spending our vacation in the Bridgton area for many years. We have read your lively newspaper during that time, and find opinions that we don’t often see in our hometown.

I can see that you print varying points of view, but I don’t think it necessary to print outright lies, which are sometimes found in your letters section.

For example, in your Aug. 19 issue, Robert M. Howe Jr. refers to “the radical far left agenda of the Democratic Party and their endlessly stated goal of tearing down the America that has been such a beacon of hope…” I challenge Mr. Howe to produce evidence that any

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Democratic politician or party official has ever “stated” such a goal. (Note: “Tucker Carlson said so” is not evidence.) Not even Vladimir Putin has “stated” such a goal. The only public figure I am aware of whose actions indicate such a goal is Rupert Murdoch, the founder of Fox News, whose classmates at Oxford University called him Red Rupert because he had a bust of Lenin in his dorm room. Anyone can confirm this on Google’s bio of Murdoch, and various printed biographies of Murdoch. Can Mr. Howe produce similar evidence for his allegation?

Thomas Hoobler New York City, N.Y.

Red vs Blue

To The Editor:

In the editor’s note attached to my letter, “Follow the Money” published Aug. 19, the editor seemed to take exception to my stating that COVID-19 survivors had natural immunity and that natural immunity is superior to vaccinated immunity. However, I’m not sure what the editor was taking exception to because he then went on to list the number of cases and deaths for the nation as a whole and the states of California, Texas, Florida, and New York, individually. I am more than willing to stipulate that his statistics are correct. However, as fascinating as these statistics are, they have little or no bearing on what I wrote. I fail to see the connection between COVID survivors’ immunity and the numbers of cases and deaths. It still wouldn’t be relevant to what I said in my letter, but a better comparison of the states’ relative performance would be to list how many COVID deaths per 100,000 of population each state has.

Interestingly, ill-advised policies seem to have had a bigger effect on the deaths per 100,000 in large population states. Take New York and Massachusetts with high deaths per 100,000. Both states had disastrous policies when dealing with the elderly. Both sent seniors infected with COVID-19 to nursing homes spreading COVID among the most vulnerable. The worst of-

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Six things to know about EAB

Maine is “Vacationland” — it is home to large stretches of natural landscapes and vast forests, including nearly half a billion ash trees that provide a canopy over the state’s great outdoors. Sadly, in the past few years, an invasive pest has entered and is starting to kill Maine’s ash trees.

First identified in North America in 2002, this damaging forest insect from Asia, the emerald ash borer (EAB), has spread quietly across the country, killing millions of trees in the United States and Canada. Maine’s first known infestation was discovered in 2018 in Madawaska across the river that divides the United States and Canada from a newly-found EAB infestation in Edmundston, New Brunswick. The northern EAB infestation has only spread to four towns, but the infestation in York county found later in 2018 has since spread eastward and northward into Cumberland and Oxford counties.

the atmosphere, offer cooling shade, block cold winter winds, attract birds and wildlife, purify our air, prevent soil erosion, and clean our water. EAB and other invasive insects and diseases endanger the health of our forests.

We can all support healthy forests in Maine. Help slow the spread of EAB and other invasive forest pests by using local or certified heat-treated firewood and encouraging others to do the same.

You can help monitor for EAB through visual surveys, parGuest Column ticipation in a trap tree network and biosurveillance. You can also learn more about other invasive threats to forest health,

by Robert Fogg look out for them, report concerns, and spread word about them to help slow their spread.

This article was supplied by the Maine Department of first sign of EAB you can see. Certain woodpeckers, like the Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry. Robert Fogg is general hairy and the downy, go after the larvae under the bark. They manager of Q-Team Tree Service in Naples. He can be reached flick off the outer bark and leave a characteristic “blonding” at RobertFogg@Q-Team.com. effect. lies, damn lies, and statistics.”

3. The cold won’t save your trees. EAB overwinters as Jock MacGregor, larvae under the bark of trees, so they are protected by most Sebago weather elements Mother Nature throws at them. Extremely cold winter temperatures, such as those recently linked with ‘polar vortexes,’ may kill some of the larvae but will not save (Continued from Page 2B) Maine’s ash trees. Where climate allows ash trees to grow, fender was New York State, EAB can build to populations that can kill them. which chose to send their el4. Every ash tree in Maine is at risk. EAB will damage all derly COVID patients to nurs- To The Editor: species of ash (Fraxinus spp.) in Maine, including the white ing homes rather than use the With all the ads, news stoash which is used for baseball bats, fine furniture, tool handles, Trump-provided hospital ship, ries and online advertising paddles and many other products; green ash which is a com- field hospitals, and re-pur- from Clean Energy Matters monly planted street and landscape tree; and black or brown posed convention centers as (paid for by Avangrid, Central ash which is sacred to the Wabanaki people of the northeast- hospitals. Both states had com- Maine Power’s parent compaern states and is used to fashion traditional baskets. There are plete lockdowns of schools, ny) and No CMP (paid for an estimated 400 million ash trees over an inch diameter in businesses, and entertainment LETTERS, Page 4B venues. Both New York and Maine.

5. Without help, a death sentence. All species of ash are Massachusetts had stringent In Loving Memory of vulnerable to the emerald ash borer and without intervention, mask requirements.

On the other hand, most will die, and the beetle will continue to spread. In forestlands, Maine DACF in cooperation with the US Department California, Texas, and Florida of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service had similar deaths per 100,000, has been releasing tiny stingless wasps that attack the egg and but better policies for treating June 27, 1955 — larval stages of the insect, reducing the populations to give ash the most vulnerable. California (blue) had a complete lockAug. 30, 2013 tree seedlings a fighting chance. down with mandated mask Trees are not only important in our forests, but also around wearing. Texas and Florida our homes and in our communities. Although planting new (both red) kept their schools, ash trees is not recommended anywhere in Maine, the benefits businesses, and entertainment provided by healthy, established ash already in residential and venues wide open. Masks opcommunity landscapes may make them good candidates for tional. protection. Several insecticide products are available to manThe big difference among age emerald ash borer impacts to trees. However, not all ash the locked-down states (blue) trees should be treated. Tree location, value, health and cost of and the wide-open states (red) treatments are all factors to consider in deciding whether or is the status of their econonot to use insecticide treatments. mies. If it weren’t for the fedTrees are also part of our infrastructure, and when they fail, eral bailouts to the crippled they can damage roads, communication and power lines and economies of the locked-down buildings. EAB can cause a rapid buildup of dead and dying blue states, with money taktrees. Anticipating where that wave will hit and reducing and en from the prosperous, wideLove and managing the impact from it are important strategies to adapt open red states, many of the blue states’ economies would to this insect.

Miss You, 6. EAB, and other threats like it, are public and private have collapsed.

Your Family I am reminded of Will issues. Although most trees in Maine are privately owned, we Roger’s comment: “There are all benefit from a healthy forest. As trees grow, they help slow climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the air, and storing carbon in the trees and soil. They release oxygen into

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“YES” to no corridor

Anthony Longley

EMERALD ASH BORER (top) is an invisible danger; adult beetle very small and hard to detect, it spends the majority of its life cycle under the bark of ash trees.

Here’s what every Mainer needs to know about emerald ash borer: 1. The emerald ash borer is not letting up. The emerald ash borer is in two opposite corners of the state. In southern Maine, EAB has spread to 20 towns since it was first reported in 2018. In northern Maine, EAB is spreading at a slower pace.

The emerald ash borer cannot be eradicated and is not going away, although scientists and plant health professionals are learning and using new ways to slow its spread.

2. It’s an invisible danger. Not only is the adult beetle very small and hard to detect, it spends the majority of its life cycle under the bark of ash trees. Woodpecker feeding may be the

James E. Miller NAPLES — James E. Miller, 81, of Naples, died Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at the Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.

He was born on July 17, 1940, in Atlantic City, N.J., to William H. and Florence E. (Hassle) Miller.

He graduated from Steinert High School, the Class of 1959 in Hamilton Township, N.J. On June 23, 2002, he married, Margot Wood of Naples, Maine, where they made their home. James (Jim) worked as a truck driver for the majority of his working career for the Homosote Company of West Trenton, N.J. He also worked as a volunteer for the Blawenburg, N.J., Police and Fire Department for many years. Jim continued to work after retirement for several Naples marinas. Jim also worked for ten years at the Naples Golf Course.

He was a well-respected leader and served as the head of the Elks in Princeton, N.J., for a number of years. He volunteered for adult education in the Lake Region area teaching candy making, often with his daughter Amy as his assistant.

Jim was known as the “Candyman.” He took great pride in making homemade chocolates, pies and dog biscuits for family and friends. His favorite pastime was to go out to Gary’s Olde Towne Tavern in Naples where he frequented Friday nights giving away his homemade candy from a large pizza box and having a great time dancing. For the past few years Jim was head cook at the Casco/Naples Senior meal site.

He is loved by his wife, Margot Miller of Naples; children, Robert Burnham and his wife Rhonda of Clarksville, Tenn., Amy Irving and her husband David of Naples, and Kit Burnham and his wife Kim of Bow, N.H. Grandchildren Denise Burnham of Clarksville, Tenn., Tamlyn Burnham and her husband Johnathan Goca of Clarksville, Tenn., Alice Enyedy and her husband Michael of Harrison, Jeremy Burnham and his wife Alyssa of Kaiserslautern, Germany, Remonica Burnham of Clarksville, Tenn., Garredd Sanborn of Naples, and Lindsay and Taylor Burnham of Bow, N.H.; as well as seven great-grandchildren. Siblings Gladys Longmuir and husband Jack of Hamilton Square, N.J., their son Jack Longmuir and wife Kristin of Hamilton Square, N.J., brother Robert Miller and sister Lana Miller. He was predeceased by his first wife Casey Miller and his daughter Kimberly Buckalew.

Memorial visitation for Jim the “Candyman” will be held from 2-4 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at the Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road in Casco. A private family committal will take place later at the Crooked River Cemetery in Naples. Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent in Jim’s honor to the following: Naples Food Pantry – CRC of Naples, P.O. Box 447, Naples, ME 04055; Attn: Connie Madura, or Casco Food Pantry, P.O. Box 367, Casco, ME 04015, Attn: Joanne Vail.

Please consider sharing your kind words and favorite stories on his Tribute Wall at www.hallfuneralhome.net.

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Robert Vivian

A memorial service for Robert Vivian, who passed away on July 24, 2021, at the age of 94, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Bridgton.

Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton.

Obituaries Stephan L. Hatch

Hans Jenni

February 14, 1941 - August 13, 2021 Dr. Stephan L. Hatch, 80, of Holiday, Florida, passed away after a brief illness at the Medical Center of Trinity in Trinity, Florida, with his three children present.

He was born in Stoneham, Mass., and raised in Melrose, Mass. He graduated from the Williston Northampton School, Harvard University, and the University of Pennsylvania Dental School.

He lived in Bridgton, Maine, for over 45 years, where he had his long-running dental practice, before moving to Holiday. He enjoyed coaching his children’s teams in their younger years and attending as many of their games as possible when they were older. He also enjoyed swimming, boating, gardening and traveling. He was not afraid to try new things and encouraged others to do the same and was always willing to lend a helping hand. His sense of humor and big heart will be remembered by all who knew him.

Steve is survived by his daughter Jennifer of Woodstock, Vt., his son Stephan and wife Katy of Lexington, Mass., and his son Matthew and wife Terri of Olathe, Kan.; siblings Vicki and Chris; and grandchildren Andrew, Lily, Hannah, Camdyn, Finn, Ethan, Eve and Sam. He was preceded in death by his parents Mabel and Theron Hatch II; his sibling Theron Hatch III; and his wife Deborah. A memorial service will be held in May 2022 in Bridgton.

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Fred J. Henderson LEWISTON — Fred J. Henderson, 54, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021, at his home.

He was born August 3, 1967, in Norway the son of Fred D. and Betty (Wentworth) Henderson.

Fred attended Oxford Hills High School. He was a talented chef working at local establishments including Tom’s Homestead in Bridgton.

He enjoyed visits with his grandson Donovan. Friends and family remember Fred always singing and a joke ready for the telling. He also enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and hunting.

He is survived by his daughter Nicole “Nikki” Henderson; a grandson Donovan; his father Fred D. and Carol Henderson; his mother Betty Osnoe; two brothers Michael Henderson and Brian Henderson; two sisters Mary Mayberry and Jennifer Violette; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother Billy.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

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Opinions

Time to reel in our letter writers

AFTER RECENT RAINSTORMS, a perfect environment is created for a variety of mushrooms to flourish. This mushroom — which appears to have bestowed tentacles — is commonly called the Yellow stagshorn. (De Busk Photo)

Assisting the Monarch Butterfly

(Continued from Page 1B) cream in color and about half the size of a sesame seed. A caterpillar will emerge in 3-8 days and will only be a couple millimeters long. As it grows, the black, pale green and white stripes identify the caterpillar. From the moment it hatches, the caterpillar is a voracious eater. The caterpillar only eats the leaves of the milkweed plant, and it requires several milkweed leaves for the next couple weeks. Throughout its lifespan, the caterpillar will shed its skin (or molt) a total of five times, with the fifth time being when it enters the pupa stage. When the caterpillar is about two inches in length, it will leave the milkweed plant to find a secure spot and will create a silk attachment and undergo its final molting and become an inactive chrysalis. It will remain in this chrysalis for one to two weeks.

The chrysalis is green with a few gold flecks. When it emerges from the chrysalis in 8-15 days, it is the beautiful monarch butterfly. So, it entered as a pale green, black and white striped caterpillar and emerged as an orange, black and white-spotted butterfly. Magical and amazing!

Males can be identified by looking at the vertical lines (or veins) in the center of the hind wings. Along the vertical lines there are two black spots. (the spots look more like smudges to me). These spots are actually scent glands that serve to attract the females. The vertical lines, or wing veins, are also a bit thinner on the males.

In my previous column, I wrote about the worrying statistic regarding the monarch. The butterflies from the Eastern U.S. are counted when they reach their wintering site in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico. The data show that the monarch numbers have decreased by 80 percent since the 1990s. The scientists that study the decline have outlined several causes of the decline. These include: • Habitat loss • Cutting down the Oyamel trees in the overwintering area • Decreased milkweed as it is killed with pesticides (especially the glyphosate weed killers). Milkweed is the sole host and food source for monarchs. If there is no milkweed, there will be no monarchs.

• Climate change: Warming temperatures in the monarch overwintering and migratory areas.

Those that do not want to see the monarch butterfly become extinct can assist the monarch in the following ways: • Plant milkweed on your land. If you choose to purchase a milkweed plant from a nursery, ask the seller if pesticides were used on the plant. If so, it will kill the butterflies. It is possible to purchase packets of native seeds from the Wild Seed Project, which is a Maine organization. The Maine Audubon and the Wild Seed Project also sell plants a couple times a year.

There are three species of milkweed that are part of the Maine Ecosystem: Common milkweed (Asclepias syrica): Spreads via rhizomes (stems) under the ground so it is best to have a specific MONARCH, Page 10B

(Continued from Page 1B) 1. The News following a strict policy, in terms of letter length and holding writers to providing sources of information used to back their point of view. As letter writer Mark Lopez of Bridgton pointed out this week (see his full letter), the providethe-source standard be applied to all writers — those submitting letters to the editor, as well as guest columnists. Recently, The News crafted this message — “We value your opinion, however, we need you to cite the source of the facts you are presenting” — and asked some letter writers to re-write their submissions, citing sources. Mr. Lopez is 100% correct, all will be held to this standard, moving forward.

2. Here is a clear set of guidelines regarding letters (these will be posted on our website — www.bridgton.com — for future reference): • Letters will be limited to 300 words (most writing programs indicate word count). Letters must include the writer’s name, place of residence, and telephone number for verification purposes.

• Keeping with currently policy, letters will be published based on new writers gaining first preference, followed by letters that address a timely matter, and if space permits, by

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by small contributors and fossil fuel electric companies), and the conversations you have overheard or been part of, there is a lot of confusion about the NECEC/CMP corridor. At its most simple, it is a high-voltage high line that will be built on newly-cleared land from the Canadian border at Beattie Township to The Forks Plantation, where it will connect with the existing high-line power distribution system. The majority of the remainder of the line will be widened to accommodate the new high line.

That is the simple part.

Then begins all of the power struggles between an international conglomerate that owns CMP, a power producer owned by the province of Quebec, the State of Maine, Massachusetts and the people of Maine. Yes, I did list the State of Maine and the people of Maine separately because in this case the State, as represented by our Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Board of Environmental Protection (BEP) and the administration are not responding to the clear voice of the citizens. Add in the questions of what is environmentally sound — hydro-power, permanently stripping a 54mile, 100-foot wide corridor of land cutting through working forest and stable forest and under the Kennebec River. This new line will run within sight of many homes along its course disrupting a way of life that once lost will not return.

As you can possibly tell at this point, I am opposed to the corridor. Yes, all of the power will be added to the New England pool. Yes, CMP has sweetened the deal by adding more to the ‘deal’ with the state, for the lease of the use of the land. So many Mainers have resisted this plan by gathering signatures, submitting referenda, testifying at multiple hearing, placing signs on their land, going to town meetings, donating money to fight CMP/ Avangrid/Iberdrola in court, and so much more. The corporate minds have responded by

adding more money to the pot.

Apparently, they don’t get that 60% of the people in Maine do not want any part of this deal and they are not for sale.

And now to the real point.

For over three years, we have been fighting. The message has been NO CMP Corridor. Now, we need to tell the members of our legislature, through a referendum, what we want them to do — “Do you want to ban the construction of high-impact electric transmission lines in the Upper Kennebec Region and to require the Legislature to approve all other such projects anywhere in Maine, both retroactively to 2020, and to require the Legislature, retroactively to 2014, to approve by a two-thirds vote such projects using public land?” is the question we need to answer.

If we want to say NO to the corridor, we must vote “YES!” A “yes” vote means that all the work to say NO to the corridor, will succeed.

Please vote!

Leslie McAllister Bridgton

Not equal

To The Editor:

Today, Bob Plaisted, may be your lucky day, call it “magical,” if you will.

In your recent column, (The Right and magical thinking) you resurrected a high school question that you said you, “have never received a good answer to.” The question was, “Why would God do something like that?” Maybe I can help you with the answer, or better yet, maybe Job can.

Job was upset with God. His life had been ruined. Job had questions and he wanted answers from God. A face-toface encounter would give God a chance to explain His actions.

Job, however, didn’t get the face-to-face meeting he wanted but he did hear from God. And what an earful he got!

(Bob, you can read God’s full response in Job 38 and 39. It’s a beauty!) Most of God’s response included, “Where were you when I did this?” kind of questions. God didn’t respond to Job’s specific concerns. What Job got instead in God’s response were numer-

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— Wayne E. Rivet, Publisher ous examples of the greatness of God. The numerous examples made it clearer and clearer that Job was not God’s equal.

By the time God was finished speaking, Job had arrived at the same realization. Job could only say, “I am unworthy — how can I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth.” (Job 40:4) I think, Bob, that like Job you have a lot of questions about God. You can’t understand how fundamental Christians (as you call them) can be in awe of God. You think, how can they blindly follow God? God only gave Job insights into a fraction of Who He is and what He does, but that was enough for Job. I’m guessing that you would like to argue with God as if He’s an equal. He’s not. Argue with those on the left or right because they are equals. Don’t mess with God! I suggest to you, that if you continue to minimize God (as Job did) you will struggle with those who are in awe of God. Peter McClelland North Bridgton

Compose your waste

To The Editor:

There are many alternatives to just throwing our waste into the hopper at the local transfer station. One of these alternatives is composting. What is composting? Composting is the human management of a microbial process that converts organic waste into a usable soil amendment. The addition of compost increases the soil’s organic matter. This improves the soil, helps the soil retain moisture and supplies some of the necessary nutrients for plant growth.

Why should we compost?

Food waste makes up approximately 22% of landfilled municipal waste. It is the single largest component of municipal waste.

There are many benefits to composting. Towns that offer composting can reduce the amount of municipal waste they handle and save on hauling and tipping fees. Food waste weighs a lot. Municipalities

that compost organic waste can increase revenue by selling the finished product.

If you practice composting at home, you now have a free source of compost. If you live in a town that practices Pay as you Throw, composting can help you reduce the number of bags you need to purchase.

Composting is great for the environment. Compost enriches soil naturally, helps soil retain water and promotes healthy plant growth. Composting can help decrease greenhouse gas emissions by breaking down organic waste aerobically, like nature. Using compost decreases or eliminates the need for synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, again, saving you money. Compost attracts little critters (like worms), and microorganisms (like fungi and beneficial bacteria), that are good for the soil and plants — similar to probiotics for the human body.

Remember, what’s good for the environment is ultimately good for you. Better garden soil equals lush gardens and better quality fruits and veggies.

It can help contribute to better air quality, and just might put a few extra cents in your pocket. Not bad for something you would just “throw away!”

Bridgton Recycling Committee

Re-segregate Our Schools

To The Editor:

Red states predominantly, with anti-mask, vaccine executive orders issued by rabid Trumpist Republican governors facing imminent re-election play both to their “base” and with America’s children’s lives. Already, we see thousands of students only two or three weeks into the school year in southern states forced to quarantine for exposure to infections with COVID variants. In Maine, common sense, non-science denying administration policy is light years better as our vulnerable children return to school, but the antimask, vaccine crowd is raising hell with school administrators here in SAD 61. The solution? Segregate the schools, not

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This week’s puzzle theme:

Emmy Awards

ACROSS 1. *Emmy Awards attendees or celestial bodies 6. “He ____ and drank the precious words...”

9. Skier’s transport 13. Move like ivy 14. What Alex and Lexington have in common 15. Power glitch 16. White condiment 17. Schiller’s “____ to Joy” 18. Movie “The ____ of the Chicago 7” 19. *”Last Week ____ with John Oliver” 21. *”Lovecraft ____” 23. Excessively 24. Invitation request 25. Part of graduate’s ensemble 28. South American indigenous people 30. Lung pouch (2 words) 35. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s target 37. Stain on Santa 39. Take exception to 40. Highland tongue 41. Bar, legally 43. Tropical tuber 44. Time on the job 46. Grey tea 47. Make a picture 48. Satellite Navigation System, for short 50. Mr. Eugene Krabs, e.g.

52. X 53. *Compilation of nomi-

nees, e.g.

55. Uh-huh 57. *”Swingers” actor turned “The Mandalorian” director 61. *Ewan McGregor’s role 65. Soviet entity 66. Flightless bird 68. Princess of #34 Down 69. Type of weasel 70. Lady or Tramp, e.g.

71. Improvise 72. Young herring 73. Printing unit, pl.

74. ‘90s TV sitcom “Boy ____ World” DOWN 1. Sing like Ella Fitzgerald 2. Jack, Janet and Chrissy from “Three’s Company,” e.g.

3. Long time 4. Rekindled 5. Faucet 6. Loads (2 words) 7. *Jason Sudeikis’ role 8. Golden parachute recipients 9. U, on the road 10. One from Great Britain 11. Culture-growing turf 12. Bank on 15. Like an ignoramus 20. *Hugh Laurie’s medical drama, nominated 25 times, that ended in 2012 22. Egg cells 24. Great Britain’s anti-mob law (2 words)

25. *”The Queen’s Gambit” game 26. Blood carrier 27. Suggest 29. *Drag ball culture drama 31. Retired, shortened 32. *”Get ____,” Outstanding Comedy Series winer in 1968 and 69

33. Saintly glows 34. *Royalty chronicles, with The 36. Philadelphia’s Ivy 38. Millimeter of mercury 42. “Vamos a la ____” 45. *What one needs to be nominated 49. Itinerary word 51. Old crone 54. Like Elvis’s famous

shoes 56. Digression 57. Much ado 58. Against, prefix 59. Violin’s Renaissance predecessor 60. One less traveled

61. Os in XOXO 62. *The Handmaid’s “story” 63. ____ top of ____ 64. Captures 67. *Allison Janney’s show

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Country Living

August 26, 2021, The Bridgton News, Page 5B

Sweden Days success BHS welcomes Lincoln SWEDEN — Sweden, Maine celebrated its annual Sweden Days with a variety of activities from Thursday, Aug. 5 to Sunday. Aug. 8.

Longtime local resident Jane Gibbons led a walk through the woods on her property and talked about the history of her old connected farmhouse.

Saturday saw outdoor events including a blacksmith demonstration at the Historical Society building, a stiltwalker, two authors reading from and signing their books, and firefighting equipment on display.

The celebration wrapped up on Sunday with a service in the historic Sweden Community Church and a talk about the restoration of its antique organ.

The final service of the summer at the Sweden Church will be this Sunday, Aug. 29, at 4 p.m. All are welcome to attend. It will be the last service performed by Rev. Anita White, who will be retiring this year. Anita has served the church well for many summers and she will be sorely missed next year. We wish her all the best for the future.

Sweden Days highlights included an appearance by a stiltwalker, a walk through the woods and a talk on the history of an old connected farmhouse.

Bridgton Historical Society is excited to welcome award-winning and widely-acclaimed reenactor John Voehl from Colorado to present a speech on the expansion of statehood on Friday, Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. at Narramissic in South Bridgton.

Members of the 3rd Maine Vol. Infantry Company A will be participating. The number of U.S. states more than doubled during Lincoln’s life. John Voehl has provided over 1,300 Lincoln presentations in 45 states. He is a lifetime member of the Association of Lincoln Presenters and is recognized nationally as a Lincoln Historian and presenter as the 16th President of the United States.

Bring chairs, blankets, drinks, as the event will be outside and is free to the public. Donations are accepted. Following the speech, there will be a gourmet dinner with Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln for two raffle ticket winners. Each winning ticket includes dinner for two.

Rain date is Sept. 11. For

AWARD-WINNING and widely-acclaimed reenactor John Voehl presents a speech at Narramissic Sept. 10. more information please Bridgton Historical Society contact Kerry Cushing at at 207-647-3699.

DAR presents blankets to Veterans’ Home

Museum beneficiary of Hannaford Bloomin 4 Good The Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity has been selected as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Bloomin’ 4 Good Program for the month of August.

The Hannaford Bloomin’ 4 Good Program, which launched in August 2021, is an easy way for shoppers to give back. Every $12 Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker sold supports a non-profit local to the Hannaford in which it was purchased.

The Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity was selected as the first beneficiary of the program by local store leadership at the Hannaford located at 109 Portland Road in Bridgton.

The Museum will receive a $1 donation for every $12 Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet purchased at this Hannaford location before the end of the month.

“Flowers can make someone’s day, brighten a room or spread a smile,”

BLANKETS were presented by DAR chapter secretary Nancy Coshow to Maine Veterans’ Home administrator Brad Beck.

said Karla Leandri Rider, executive director of the Rufus Porter Museum. “We are honored to be the first recipient of this program in Bridgton and thrilled with Hannaford’s commitment to giving back to the local community.”

The Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity is a nonprofit based in Bridgton, Maine.

Founded in 2005, its mission is to celebrate the life, times, and legacy of a 19th

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A benefit for Ed Peterson of Bridgton, who is battling stage 4 mouth, throat and neck cancer, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center.

This will be a family and kid friendly fun event. There will be lots of raffle prizes, face painting and games, food and drinks, and music by Big Sexy Entertainment.

Hosted by Bonnie Peterson, call 207-513-6442 for donations.

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The Molly Ockett Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) undertook the task of creating lap blankets for the veterans in the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris.

The effort was led by Chapter Corresponding Secretary Nancy Coshow, pictured with Brad Peck, administrator of the home, at the delivery of the blankets on Aug. 10, 2021. Each blanket was accompanied by a handwritten note of appreciation to the veteran.

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Calendar of Events

Friday, August 27 Informational walk.

Bridgton Historical Society will offer a series of low impact informational walks once a month at Narramissic Historic Farm and the Peabody-Fitch Woods in South Bridgton. BHS Board President and Loon Echo Land Trust Stewardship Manager Jon Evans will lead the walks. This month’s walk will be at 9 a.m. For more information, please contact 207-647-3699.

Lazy River Riders perform in Bicentennial Park in Denmark from 7 to 8:30 p.m. as part of Denmark Arts Center’s After Dinner Music Series.

Saturday, August 28 Benefit for Ed Peterson of Bridgton, who is battling stage 4 mouth, throat and neck cancer, will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center. There will be lots of raffle prizes, face painting and games,

food and drinks, and music

by Big Sexy Entertainment.

Chewonki Traveling Natural History Program at the Spaulding Library in Sebago at 7 p.m. New presentation, “Predators: The Balance of Nature” featuring three live animals.

Texas Hold’em, JacksonSilver Post 68, 595 Gore Road, Locke Mills. Doors open 11 a.m., games begin 1 p.m. $50 buy-in, high hand option. BYOB (under 21 must be accompanied by parent or guardian). Meals and beverages available. FMI/ Ray 890-3737.

Community Day presented by Stoneham Rescue at Stoneham Rescue Station on Butters Hill Road from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pulled Pork lunch fundraiser, bounce house and popcorn, community yard sale, tours and demonstrations, gun raffle, Funtown/Splashtown ticket and Kittery Trading Post raffle. This is a free event to

attend Indoor yard sale at the Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 205 Main Street, Norway from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday, August 29 Free community breakfast, Fryeburg-Lovell Memorial VFW Post 6783, 10 Smarts Hill Road in Lovell, 8 to 10 a.m., in honor of Post 75 years of service, all welcome.

Trust About Daisies (folk and pop), final Summer Concert on the Naples Village Green, 6 to 7 p.m.

Bring a chair. In case of rain, concerts inside at the Naples Methodist Church.

King Memphis performs at 1 p.m. at the Bridgton Twin Drive-In as part of the DAC at the Drive-In series. www.

DenmarkArts.org/event Monday, August 30 Socrates Café, 6:30 p.m., Bridgton Community Center. Topic: Where Do We Go From Here? 12-person maximum. Full vaccinations

required. Reserve a spot, (207) 583-6957.

Tuesday, August 31 Jeanette’s Closet, the free clothing room at First Congregational Church, South High Street, Bridgton is open from 9 to 11 a.m.

North Waterford Church Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., featuring ham, corn on the cob, cornbread, coleslaw, baked beans, and strawberry shortcake for dessert, all for $10.

This supper will be drivethrough, no reservation needed. The last public supper of the summer. All are welcome.

Wednesday, September 1 Monthly supper at the Caswell Conservancy Center on Main Street in Harrison will be held at 6 p.m. Take out is available with a 5:30 p.m. pick-up time. This month’s menu consists of New England boiled dinner, Caesar salad, dessert and beverage. Donation $8. Reservations required,

call (850) 501-2709 or (207) 939-8456.

Friday, September 3 Milltown Roadshow performs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Bicentennial Park in Denmark as part of Denmark Arts Center’s After Dinner Music Series.

Saturday, September 4 Buffet breakfast at United Parish, 77 Main Street, Harrison, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Donations welcome.

Breakfast includes pancakes, French toast, sausage, fruit, coffee cake, muffins, juice, coffee, and tea. COVID guidelines will be followed.

Only 24 guests will be seated at one time.

Viewpoints, an art opening with Janet and Jeremiah Gill will be held on Saturday, Sept. 4, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Denmark Arts Center.

The exhibit will show through Saturday, Oct. 23.

Friday, September 10 Lincoln.

Bridgton Historical Society is excit-

ed to welcome award-winning and widely-acclaimed reenactor John Voehl from Colorado to present a speech on the expansion of statehood on Friday, Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. at Narramissic in South Bridgton. Bring chairs, blankets, drinks, as the event will be outside and is free to the public. Donations are accepted. Rain date Sept. 11.

Meet and Greet at Gallery 302 in Bridgton with artist Christina Davis at 5 p.m.

The exhibit dates are Aug. 28 to Oct. 1.

Saturday, September 11 Newfoundland Day, at 4 p.m. Buffet, band and pleasant surprises, Maine Inn, Poland Spring Resort. Enjoy a fun evening while learning about Newfoundland.

Everybody welcome. Tickets at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/newfoundland-daytickets-148619528009 or contact Daphne Izer at 207240-3788 or e-mail dizer@ roadrunner.com

1 bay leaf Preparation Cut tomatoes in half horizontally. Squeeze out the seeds and discard, if you wish. Press the cut side of the tomato against the large holes of a box grater and grate tomato flesh into a bowl. Discard skins. You should have about 4 cups.

Put tomato pulp in a low wide saucepan over high heat.

Add salt, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, basil and bay leaf.

Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a brisk simmer.

Reduce the sauce by almost half, stirring occasionally, to produce about 2 1/2 cups medium-thick sauce, 10 to 15 minutes.

Taste and adjust salt. It will keep up to 5 days in the refrigerator or may be frozen.

(I canned a large batch I made.)

The Bridgton Farmers’ Market is outdoors on the Green behind Renys. Hours are 8 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Some vendors are there until 1 p.m.

BFM is still offering online, pre-orders. You will pick up your order at the Members’ Table. cooking these tomatoes all afternoon as I used to do.

For a full list of vendors and information on ordering visit Using this sauce on a homemade pizza heaped with fresh garden veggies, as a gravy for a yummy batch of meatballs, or https://www.facebook.com/BridgtonFarmersMarket/ or consimply ladled over your favorite pasta, this sauce is the winner. tact bridgtonfarmersmarket.me@gmail.com I hope you like it. I certainly do.

Bridgton Farmers’ Market recipe

Quick, fresh tomato sauce

By Nancy Tripp Bridgton Farmers’ Market Late August and it is the very pinnacle of the summer garden season. A season when the tomato reigns supreme. This is the time of year we tomato lovers wait for as there is no other time of year to truly enjoy the pomme d’amour. Tomatoes available in the winter season don’t hold a candle to what is here right now.

So, I eat tomatoes. I freeze tomatoes whole. I cook and can tomatoes every weekend. My kitchen window sill is full, lined up with a beautiful array of tomatoes, all sizes, colors and varieties.

As a home gardener, I have been working for years to perfect a tomato sauce that has a bright, fresh tomato-y acidity and has cooked long enough on the stove that the sauce isn’t watery. I have finally found my forever recipe.

I believe the secret is in the hand grating of the tomatoes. Yes, it is labor intensive for a large batch of tomatoes but don’t let that scare you away, it is easy peasy for a small batch to introduce yourself to this gem of a recipe.

The other secret is to use a heavy pan that is large enough to offer a wide bottom on the burner to speed up the process of reducing the pulp to a bubbly delicious sauce in about 10 to 15 minutes (longer if you are doing large batches). But, you will not be

Quick, Fresh Tomato Sauce

by David Tanis New York Times Cooking 5 pounds fresh red tomatoes (great way to use the ones that are bruised and imperfect) ¾ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 garlic clove, halved 1 basil sprig

Area birth

Jacob Rocco McCann, son of Marissa and Brian McCann of Casco, was born on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 at 7:29 a.m. at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway. Jacob weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces.

Maternal grandparents: William and Elizabeth Saccente of Glen Gardner, N.J. Paternal grandparents: Michael McCann of Kintnersville, Pa. and Elizabeth McCann of Stewartsville, N.J.

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Karen Feld, a longtime Bridgton summer resident and multi-award-winning journalist whose career has taken her from the White House to far corners of the world, was honored again this year by the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW). She has picked up awards each year since 1982 from this prestigious group composed of professionals across the communications spectrum.

Her feature about her visit

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Great job making your readers feel like they are (or want to be) there (Scrub Island).”

Feld was also a winner in Specialty Articles Obituary for her personal remembrance of Annie Glenn, a disability advocate and wife of astro-

naut and Senator John Glenn.

Annie died of COVID last year. (http://politicalmavens. com/index.php/2020/05/25/ annie-glenn-disability-advocate-who-gave-first-publicspeech-on-me/). The judge wrote, “Clean easy to read story about an amazing woman (Annie Glenn).”

She has won awards in this competition annually for the past 40 years including the coveted Communicator of Achievement and Communicator as Entrepreneur Awards, the

highest honor bestowed by NFPW, presented to a member who has distinguished themselves within and beyond their profession. The National winners are chosen by an independent panel of judges from nominees presented by state affiliates based on exceptional achievement in the communications field, service to NFPW and impact in their community.

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Final two shows at Deertrees HARRISON — Just two events remain on the Deertrees Theatre summer calendar: • Saturday, Aug. 28, 7:30 p.m. in the Salt Lick Café, the Sisters of Perptual Indulgence and Democracy Brewing present Drag Bingo. The talented queens of Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will be here to help Deertrees raise money for the Harrison Food Bank! The sisters will call the bingo games and award prizes and surprises to the audience. Come in drag or in your summer bathing suits!

All are welcome for a fun evening at Deetrees!

• Friday and Saturday, Sept. 3-4, 7:30 p.m.

Always…Patsy Cline Musical. Tickets: $34.

Always…Patsy Cline is a musical based on the true story about Patsy Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a friendship with Cline until her death.

The show is a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane

crash in 1963. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion includes many of Patsy’s unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight — 27 songs in all. The show’s title was inspired

by Cline’s letters to Seger, which were consistently signed “Love ALWAYS...

Patsy Cline.” Always...

Patsy Cline has been one of the most produced musicals in America, including a successful run off-Broadway according to American Theatre Magazine.

Katie Connor is beyond thrilled to be playing Patsy Cline! She is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) where she studied Musical Theatre. For the past 11 years, she has enjoyed performing her cabaret act at Club Cafe in Boston with her good pal, Bill Spera. Some of her favorite past roles include Rizzo in Grease, Georgie in Full Monty, and Soupy Sue in Urinetown.

By day, she works for the A.A. Dority Company, and has been there for 17 years. She resides in

KATIE O’CONNOR as Patsy Cline in Always…

Patsy Cline Musical on Sept.

3-4 at 7:30 p.m. at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison.

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This part-time position calls for the successful candidate to plan and coordinate the Town’s sports and recreation program. The incumbent will have knowledge and experience with recreation programs, is well-organized, and has strong leadership skills.

Come join a team that works to make Waterford a great place to live, work, and play!

For more information, please visit our website at www.waterfordme.org where you will find an employment application and a detailed job description.

Applications, including a cover letter, are due by noon on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 and should be submitted to Randy Lessard, Select Board Chair, c/o Town of Waterford, 366 Valley Road, Waterford, ME 04088.

The Town of Waterford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Full-time Water Operator Bridgton Water District is accepting resumes and/or applications for the position of fulltime Water Operator. Must have a Maine driver’s license, high school degree or equivalent required. Must have excellent customer service skills. Position includes Meter Reading and being on call every other week. Must live within one hour driving distance of the Bridgton Water District.

List of responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may vary as the needs of the BWD change.

Applications can be picked up or requested at our office at 235 Portland Road, Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or by phone at 647-2881.

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Adult Community Coordinator Interested in making a difference? Like work that is meaningful, active, and community-oriented? Well look no further! The Town of Waterford is currently seeking qualified applicants for our part-time Adult Community Coordinator.

This part-time position calls for the successful candidate to spearhead the Town’s adult community programs. The incumbent will have knowledge and experience with community programming, is well-organized, and has strong leadership skills.

Come join a team that works to make Waterford a great place to live, work, and play!

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DAC After Dinner Music Series presents Lazy River Riders DENMARK — The Denmark Arts Center’s After Dinner Music series this Friday, Aug. 27 presents Lazy River Riders, featuring Jeremy Holden (guitarist/singer), Alex Ouellette (drummer/singer), and Bobby Sheehan (guitarist/singer) from 8 to 8:30 p.m. in Bicentennial Park in Denmark.

Based in the Mt. Washington Valley, the trio performs a dynamic selection of rock, pop, folk, blues, and country hits at parties and festivals across Maine and New Hampshire.

Ever since he was 2 years old, Jeremy Holden has had a guitar in hand. He began formal study of the instrument in high school and throughout college, instructed by noted

guitarists Wayne Peabody, Keith Crook, Gary Wittner, and Mike Baggetta. Jeremy has had the pleasure to share the stage with many phenomenal musicians over his career, including guitarist John Pizzarelli.

When he is not performing, Jeremy is either in the classroom teaching students or out hiking, fly fishing, canoeing, or camping. In his spare time, he enjoys tying flies, reading, flannel shirts, and dark roast black coffee. He also hates breaking guitar strings and loves the feel of a good hat.

Alex is from Fryeburg, and started playing music at the age of 8. Since then, Alex has devoted most of his time as a musician playing drums and percussion in various

KING MEMPHIS performs this Sunday, Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. at the Bridgton Twin Drive-In as part of the DAC at the Drive-In series.

LAZY RIVER RIDERS — left to right, Jeremy Holden, Alex Ouellette and Bobby Sheehan — perform in Bicentennial Park in Denmark on Friday, Aug. 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. as part of Denmark Arts Center’s After Dinner Music Series.

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GIANT FAMILY SALE — SUV, furniture, dishes, bed, outdoor toys, body equipment, tons of toys, body clothes, DVDs, TVs, tons more! Bring your bags. Good buys. Sat., 28, 9-3. 41 Pinhook Rd., Sandy Creek.

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YARD & BARN SALE — Friday, Aug., 27, Saturday, Aug. 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Rain or shine. Bed frames and headboards, kitchen and glassware, collectibles, antiques, lawn & garden, toys, albums, antiques sewing machines and much more. No early birds.

234 North High St., Bridgton.

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BARN SALE — 57 Foxboro Rd., Lovell. Saturday, Aug. 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sunday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tables, chairs, fishing equipment & tackle, Land Pride Finish lawn mower, 60” 3 pt. hitch, 4’ Land Pride tiller, dog boxes, lots of misc.

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YARD SALE — Saturday, Aug. 28, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 75 Fountain Hill Rd. (not West Fountain Rd.) Casco. Rain or shine. Lots of goodies.

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SPACES AVAILABLE to set up Contact Bluebird on Facebook 19 Sandy Creek Rd. – Bridgton

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Church yard sale NORWAY — The Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 205 Main Street, Norway will hold a huge indoor yard sale on Saturday, Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

As usual, everything is clean, in good working order and reasonably priced.

There will be many decorations, holiday gifts, small appliances, linens, dishes, cookware, household items, antiques, kids’ toys, sporting goods, tools and furniture. They are spaced in the church basement, so that workers and shoppers can maintain a social distance.

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bags for England to perform for 4,000 screaming fans at the Hemsby Rock N’ Roll Weekender — the largest rockabilly music festival in the world with fans flying from as far as Japan, Russia and Australia for the threeday event.

The experience was a thrill but King Memphis had one more surprise in store for them. Their performance was witnessed by the owner of London-based record label Nervous Records. The band would be return home with their first recording contract and an advance to record their first disc.

Guests can set their lawn chairs in front of their vehicle and the sound system brings the music to you. DAC asks you to leave your pets at home for this Drive-In experience. Bring your coolers with food and drink and leave your alcohol-based beverages behind. Bridgton Twin DriveIn does not allow alcohol.

Denmark Arts Center, with the help of John Tevanian

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DENMARK — DAC at the Drive-In live music series presents King Memphis this Sunday, Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. at the Bridgton Twin Drive-In. Denmark Arts Centers LIVE Music Series is presented by Norway Savings Bank and Bridgton Twin Drive-In. King Memphis is rock n’ roll in the truest sense of the term. Over 20 years, King Memphis has been preaching their brand of wild, swingin’ rock n’ roll across the United States and around the world. Formed in 1991, the young lads set out to bring a new sound to the scene with its roots in early rockabilly and swing music. Local press began to take note. This was no oldies show but a fresh interpretation of rare classic material mixed with original material written in that same authentic style. The boys were soon cutting tracks in local studios and creating recordings that caught the ear of concert promoters across the pond. Before they knew it, they were packing their

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All are required to wear masks. Gloves and hand sanitizer are provided by the church. Only a limited number of shoppers are able to shop at a time.

The money raised by the indoor Yard Sale will be used for the many missions of the community church, which include but are not limited to: the free drive thru supper, online and in person worship service, Bible study, knitting and book groups.

If you have questions, please contact the church office by calling 207-7432290 or check the Facebook page.

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rock, jazz, folk, and classical settings. In his early days, he received instruction from jazz drummers Kevin Norton and Steve Grover. Alex received a performance degree in jazz drums at the University of Southern Maine. There, he studied under the tutelage of drummer, Les Harris Jr. and classical percussionist, Nancy Smith.

Bobby Sheehan grew up surrounded by music. Family

King Memphis at Drive-in

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August 26, 2021, The Bridgton News, Page 9B

Hiram Arts hosts traveling whale exhibit HIRAM — At the Arts Center at 8 Hancock Avenue, the 40-foot, life-size, inflated humpback whale model of real-life Ishtar, and the facilitator’s presentation excited enthusiastic questions from children and adults.

Outside, Route 160 Ice Cream provided free ice cream and toppings. Also, outside, crafts activities and seating areas sheltered attendees from the sun. In the library, displays of related books and puppets invited attention.

Good weather, good ideas, good planning, and good attendance commingled for a “whale of a good time.”

It takes a village…we thank the volunteers who brought ideas to life for the opening program of the 2021 season of the new Hiram Cultural Center (HCC), the umbrella that embraces Soldiers Memorial Library and the Arts Center at 8 Hancock Avenue. It was an all-around enjoyable afternoon in Hiram village — informative and fun, what could be better?

We thank Andrea Guimond Nichols for providing art activities that kept a gaggle of kids happily creating beautiful painted seashells. Andrea made it look easy, as the best teachers do. But we know that it takes a great deal of preparation to make this happen. Each

child had a paint pallet made of a small scrap of wood, and Andrea spoke to them as artists as she gave them guidance. She also had pre-painted some pieces using the process of “paint pouring” to create ocean backgrounds on which children could glue sea glass to complete the body of a whale. Not yet finished, children will have another opportunity to continue their work on the whale. When completed, we will hang the whale art of sea glass in the library for all to enjoy.

It was a perfect day for ice cream and Route 160 exceeded expectations. In a portable freezer the staff set up a “pop up” ice cream stand with all the fixings for sundaes! Kevin, Nicole and Maddie were very efficient and friendly, which helped make the event super fun! The ice cream is made by Shaker Pond, which is delicious, and we wish them much success!

In the library, besides the selection of ocean themed books and stuffed ocean animal puppets, volunteers made a “Hopes & Dreams” poster on which children and adults were (and are) encouraged to share their ideas for the Hiram Cultural Center (consisting of both the Library and the Arts Center). When you visit the library, please take a moment to jot down an idea you may have to enhance our

Caswell Ctr. dinner HARRISON — The monthly supper at the Caswell Conservancy Center on Main Street in Harrison will be held next Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. Take out is available with a 5:30 p.m. pick-up time. This month’s menu consists of New England boiled dinner, Caesar salad, dessert and beverage. Donation $8. Reservations required, call 850501-2709 or 207-939-8456.

Milltown Road show at DAC

DENMARK — Denmark Arts Center’s After Dinner Music series on Friday, Sept. 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Bicentennial Park presents Milltown Roadshow, a fivepiece band based in and around Bridgton, featuring a unique blend of “Americana” music drawn from a variety of genres as well as a selection of well-crafted original songs.

ISHTAR, the Humpback Whale from the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine’s Museum-on-the-Go program, traveled to Hiram’s Cultural Center on Saturday, Aug. 21. programs, our resources, our spaces indoors for a few more weeks and we encourage kids, and outdoors, and whatever you think of, and and kids-at-heart, to come to browse the books tape it to the poster. Exhibits will be in place WHALE, Page 10B

BUS ROUTES 2021-2022 M.S.A.D. #61

BRIDGTON – HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL – BUS #5: HEATHER LAFORGE Leave High School 5:45 AM, right on Route 302, express to Fryeburg line 6:11, right on Mountain Road to East Pinnacle, 6:21 turn around, back to right on North High Street 302 to Knights Hill Road, left on Knights Hill Road to town line (Sweden) 6:28 turn around, return to North High Street, left on North High Street, pick up at Walker Street, 6:50 at On The Run, Reny’s, at parking lot next to Ricky’s Diner to High School 7:05 – Middle 7:12.

BRIDGTON – ELEMENTARY – BUS #5: HEATHER LAFORGE Leave Middle School 7:25 AM, right on Route 302, express to the Fryeburg line 7:56, turn around back to right onto Mountain Road to Shawnee Peak, 8:00 turn around and back to right onto North High Street (Route 302) to Knights Hill, left on Knights Hill to town line (Sweden) 8:12, turn around, back to left on North High Street, (302) to monument to Gage Street and Main Street to Walker Street and Main Street, Cottage Street and Main Street to Stevens Brook Elementary 8:35.

Please note that some students may need to walk to a designated bus stop at the end of some streets and roads.

BRIDGTON – HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL – BUS #24: PAUL GIANGIACOMO Leave High School 5:50 AM, right on North High Street (Route 302), express to Sweden Road, right on Sweden Road to left on Bruce Warren Road, right on Roosevelt Trail, left on Hio Ridge Road, turn around at Stone Road 6:12 back to North High Street, left on North High Street to Sam Ingalls Road , right on Sam Ingalls Road to Whitney Road 6:23 to Sweden Road (Route 93), left on Sweden Road to town line 6:28, turn around, right on Sweden Road to North High Street, left on North High Street express to monument 6:44, right on South High Street to left on Willett Road to right on Portland Street, pick up students along Route 302 to Kansas Road (Naples), to High School 7:02 – Middle School 7:12.

BRIDGTON – ELEMENTARY – BUS #24: PAUL GIANGIACOMO Leave Middle School 7:21 AM, Express to Willis Park Road via Burnham Road to Portland Road (Route 302), left on Portland Road to Sweden Road to Bruce Warren Road, left on Bruce Warren Road, left on Hio Ridge Road to Stone Road 7:50, turn around, return to North High Street, left on North High Street to right on Sam Ingalls Road 7:59 to right onto Whitney Road to Sweden Road (Route 93), left on Sweden Road to Sweden Town Line 8:08, turn around, back down Sweden Road to left on Highland Pines Road, to turn around at Briar Road, back to left on Sweden Road to left on North High Street, express to Monument to South High Street 8:21, left on Sandy Creek Road, left on Portland Street 8:28, to Stevens Brook Elementary School 8:34.

Please note that some students may need to walk to a designated bus stop at the end of some streets and roads.

MILLTOWN ROADSHOW performs on Friday, Sept.

3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Bicentennial Park in Denmark as part of Denmark Arts Center’s After Dinner Music Series.

The band’s diverse repertoire allows it to adapt its performances to a broad audience. Terry Swett’s song for Maine’s 200th Birthday Bicentennial, My Sweet Maine, was recently voted in by the legislature to be Maine’s State song, a song of the 21st century.

With unsurpassed vocal harmonies and strong instrumentation this sometimes-thought provoking, sometimes emotional and often energetic group of seasoned professionals are sure to deliver a memorable and positive entertainment experience.

After Dinner Music Series is supported by Davis Family Foundation-Thank you!

Denmark Arts Center performances will be held in Bicentennial Park across from the Arts Center. DAC will follow CDC guidelines for outdoor events. Shine = Park, inclement weather = inside Denmark Arts Center with masks. After Dinner Music Series will be a Pay-What-YouCan this summer (suggested $10 donation). Pre-registration is requested (207-452-2412).

Lazy River

(Continued from Page 8B) get-togethers would almost always end with a guitar being passed around while his aunts and uncles sang the songs of Joni Mitchell, John Denver, and other folk legends. Even so, Bobby balked at any music involvement until his freshman year of high school when he signed up for a guitar class. It started as an obsession with learning Beatles songs and evolved into a love for writing his own music. Bobby went on to form the band Junco and now performs with Sheehan & Holden and the Lazy River Riders as well.

After Dinner Music Series is supported by Davis Family Foundation. Denmark Arts Center (DAC) performances will be held in Bicentennial Park across from the Arts Center. DAC will follow CDC guidelines for outdoor events. Shine = Park, inclement weather = inside Denmark Arts Center with masks. After Dinner Music Series will be a Pay-What-You-Can this summer (suggested $10 donation). Pre-registration is requested (denmarkarts.org).

King Memphis

(Continued from Page 8B) at the Bridgton Twin DriveIn, has, once again, set-up a series of live concerts to create a relaxing and pleasurable music experience. Deep gratitude goes to Norway Savings Bank, Bridgton Twin DriveIn, Standard Gastropub, Davis Family Foundation, and Maine Arts Commission for making the Denmark Arts Center Drive-In Music Series is possible.

Up next in the music series: Sept. 5 – The Shadow Riders Sept. 12 – Gina Williams Gate opens at 12 p.m.

Concert starts at 1 p.m.

Reservations suggested.

Tickets are $50 per vehicle (maximum five persons).

To purchase tickets or find more information, visit www.

DenmarkArts.org/event

BRIDGTON – HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL – BUS #20: MATT PEACO Leave High School 5:50 AM, right on Roosevelt Trail (Route 302) to left on Burnham Road to left on Bridgton Road, to Bear Trap Road, turn around left on South Bridgton Road to right on Fosterville Road to Town Farm Road. Turn around at 6:10. Return to South Bridgton Road (107) right on South Bridgton Road at 6:13, to left on (117) South High Street to town line at 6:31, turn around and back down to South High Street to left on Swamp Road, turn around at Camp Wildwood, 6:47, return to South High Street, left on South High Street to Willett Road, right on Willett Road to Right on Portland Road express to LRHS at 7:03, then to LRMS at 7:11.

BRIDGTON – ELEMENTARY – BUS #20: MATT PEACO 5Leave Middle School 7:25 AM, right on Route 302, left on Burnham Road turn left onto Bridgton Road (107) 7:43, to Bear Trap, turn around, return to right on Fosterville Road to Farm Road 7:48, turn around, return, right to Bridgton Road (Route 107) to South High Street (Route 117), left on South High Street to North Road, right on North Road to turn around 8:02, return to South High Street, right on South High Street to right on Winn Road to turn around, return to South High Street to Denmark line 8:10, turn around, return to Swamp Road to left on Swamp Road at Camp Wildwood to turn around 8:23, return to South High Street, left on South High Street 8:25 to right on Willett Road, left on Portland Road to Stevens Brook Elementary School 8:30.

Please note that some students may need to walk to a designated bus stop at the end of some streets and roads.

BRIDGTON – HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL – BUS #8: WAYNE KUVAJA Leave High School 5:50 AM, right on Portland Road (Route 302), express to Route 37 North Bridgton to left on Chadbourne Hill Road 6:12, to Upper Ridge Road, right at Del Chadbourne Road, to Porter Road and Intersection of Del Chadbourne Road for turn, 6:14, to right on Kimball Road, left on North Bridgton Road, to Waterford Road, to right on Harrison Road (117) 6:35 left on Brickyard Hill Road, right onto Brown Mill Road to Old Elm Road, left on Old Elm Road to Harrison Road, right on Harrison Road to right on Wyonegonic Road to left on North Bridgton Road to right on Harrison Road to Pondicherry Square 6:50, Rite Aid, Smith Avenue and Mt. Henry Road then express to the High School – 7:03, Middle School 7:12.

BRIDGTON – ELEMENTARY – BUS #8: WAYNE KUVAJA 5Leave Middle School 7:23 AM, left onto Kansas Road to left on Main Street to right onto Harrison Road (117), left on Chadbourne Hill Road 7:50 to Upper Ridge Road to right at Del Chadbourne Road, turn around at Porter Road to left on Kimball Road to left onto North Bridgton Road, to right on Waterford Road 8:05, Waterford Road to Harrison Road to left on Brickyard Road 8:15, to Brown Mill Road to left onto Old Elm Road to right onto Harrison Road, to right on Wyonegonic Road to left on North Bridgton Road to right on Harrison Road to Portland Road to left on Smith Avenue to left on Maple Street to right on Portland Road to Stevens Brook Elementary 8:32.

Please note that some students may need to walk to a designated bus stop at the end of some streets.

BRIDGTON – HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL – BUS #6: WILLIAM LUCAS Leave High School 6:00 AM, right on Route 302, express to Highland Road 6:10, right on Highland Road to left on Upper Ridge Road, to left on Common Drive (Highland Point Road) to Common Drive Road, turn around 6:25, return to Upper Ridge Road, to Middle Ridge Road to Pond Road to Oak Street 6:50, pick up on Kansas Road to Middle School – 7:03 High School 7:12.

BRIDGTON – ELEMENTARY – BUS #6: WILLIAM LUCAS Leave High School 7:32 AM, express to Main Street, Bridgton, right on Main Street to left on Cross Street 7:46 to Pond Road to right on Harrison Road, to left on Middle Ridge Road 7:51, to left on Dugway Road to Memory Lane, return to Middle ridge Road to Upper Ridge Road to Common Dr. & Summit Dr. 8::05 return to right on Chadbourne Hill Road 8:00, to Highland Road, turn left on Kennard Street, left on Nulty Street to left on Park Street 8:05, to left on Elm Street to Bennett Street, to left on Iredale Street, right on Harrison Road to Meadow Street,right on Pine Street to left onto Main Street; to right on Oak Street 8:10 to right onto Kansas Road, right on Main Street to Stevens Brook Elementary 8:35.

Please note that some students may need to walk to a designated bus stop at the end of some streets and roads.

CASCO/NAPLES – ELEMENTARY – BUS #18: TBD Leave High School 7:25 AM, left on Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), express to Pavillion Road via Casco Road and Poland Spring Road (Route 11), Right on Pavilion Road to left on Spiller Road 7:50 to right on Poland Spring Road to right on Edwards Road, to Davis Brook Road, turn around 7:55, return to right on Poland Spring Road to left on Johnson Hill Road to turn around at Keep-A-Way 8:01, return to Poland Spring Road, to right on Pine Hill Road, 8:10 at the top of the hill, return to right on Poland Spring Road to CRES 8:23, to right on Poland Spring Road to left on Songo School Road to Songo Locks School 8:30.

CASCO – HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL – BUS #10: ANDREA KUVAJA Leave High School 6:00 AM, left on Roosevelt Trail (302), express on Roosevelt Trail to Tenny Hill Road, (South Casco) 6:19 to left on Quaker Ridge Road. Right on Libby Road then turn around at Rolling Brook Road 6:28, return right onto Quaker Ridge Road, to left on Poland Spring Road to Casco Road to Roosevelt Trail to Middle School 7:04 AM; High School 7:10 AM. CASCO – ELEMENTARY – BUS #10: ANDREA KUVAJA Leave High School 7:30 AM, left on Roosevelt Trail (Route 302) express to left on Quaker Ridge Road to, Libby Road, to right on Libby Road to turn around at Rolling Brook Road 8:00, return to right on Quaker Ridge Road to left onto Poland Spring Road to CRES 8:20, right onto Roosevelt Trail to Songo Locks School 8:30.

CASCO/NAPLES – HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL – BUS # 17: KIM MERRILL Leave High School 5:45 AM, left on Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), express to Casco Road (Route 11) to left on Meadow Road (Route 121), 6:00 to Casco Village to right on Mayberry Hill Road to right on Heath Road, turn around at Bass Lane 6:15,return Mayberry Hill Road to Thompson Shore Road 6:24, turn around, return to Mayberry Hill Road, return to right on Meadow Road (Route 121), to Fish Hatchery Road, turn around, right on Meadow Road, 6:30 right on Leach Hill Road 6:36 to right on Route 11 to right on Route 302 to Middle School 7:01 – High School 7:09.

CASCO/NAPLES – ELEMENTARY – BUS #17: KIM MERRILL Leave High School 7:18 AM, left on Route 302 to left on Route 11, express to left on Leach Hill Road 7:25 to left on Meadow Road right on Mayberry Hill Road to right to Heath, to Bass Lane 7:45, turn around, to Thompson Lake Shores road 7:51, return to Mayberry Hill Road to right on Meadow Road to Fish Hatchery Road 7:57, then back down Meadow Road to straight on Meadow Road to Raymond town line, turn around 8:10, left onto Poland Spring Road, to CRES 8:24 right on Poland Spring Road to Sand RoaD, left on Sand Road to left on Roosevelt Trail, to right on Songo School Road to Songo Locks School 8:32.

NAPLES/CASCO – HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL – BUS #4: CHRISTINA CASTONGUAY Leave High School 6:10 AM left on Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), express to Tenney Hill road at 6:23 AM, to Cook’s Mill Road, straight across on to Cooks Mill Road at 6:30 to Edes Falls Road to right on to River Road to River View Drive for turn around at 6:40 Return to Edes Falls Road to Casco Road to left on Sand Road to left on Sand Road 6:50 A.M. Sand Road to Roosevelt Trail (302) to right on Roosevelt Trail to LRMS at 7:05 AM, then to LRHS at 7:12 AM NAPLES/CASCO – ELEMENTARY – BUS # 4: CHRISTINA CASTONGUAY Leave High School 7:35 AM, left on Roosevelt Trail, express to left on Edes Falls Road, left on Horace Files Road 7:53, to right on Flagg Mill Road, to Edes Falls Road, left on River Road to turn around 8:05, return to left on Edes Falls Road to Cooks Mills Road to Tenney Hill Road 8:12, to Roosevelt Trail to Songo Locks School 8:20, express to CRES 8:30.

NAPLES/CASCO – HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL – BUS #9: TAMMY WRIGHT Leave High School 6:13 AM, left on Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), express down Roosevelt Trail to Point Sebago Road, right on Point Sebago Road, turn around 6:30. Return to Roosevelt Trail to left on Roosevelt Trail to State Park Road, 6:38 left on State Park Road to Songo School Road. Right on Burnham Drive to right on Oakwood Circle Road 6:50; to right on Songo School Road then left onto Roosevelt Trail to Middle School 7:07; High School 7:13.

NAPLES/CASCO – ELEMENTARY – BUS #9: TAMMY WRIGHT Leave High School 7:40 AM, right on Roosevelt Trail (Route 302) to right on Point Sebago Road, turn around at Point Sebago Resort 7:59, left on Roosevelt Trail to State Park Road 8:05, left on State Park Road to Songo School Road, right on Songo School Road to right on Burnham Drive to right on Oakwood Circle Road, 8:18 return to Songo Locks School 8:20, Left on Roosevelt Trail to Right on Casco Rd to Poland Spring Rd to CRES 8:30.

NAPLES/CASCO – HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL – BUS #7: DAN TURNER Leave High School at 6:20 AM, left on Roosevelt Trail (Route 302) to right on Lambs Mills Road at 6:28. Lambs Mills Road to Walter Hill Road, left on Walter Hill Road at 6:37, to King Hill Road, left on King Hill Road to town line at 6:45. Return to right on Walter Hill Road to left on Chaplins Mill Road to Perly Road. Then to LRMS at 7:06, then LRHS at 7:13.

NAPLES/CASCO – ELEMENTARY – BUS #7: DAN TURNER Leave High School 7:32 AM, left on Roosevelt Trail (Route 302) to Naples line, pick up from Naples Line to Kansas Road, left on Kansas Road to Lake Region Middle School 7:40, turn around and return to left on Roosevelt Trail, to right on Perley Road 7:45, to right on Walter Hill Road to left on King Hill Road to Chaplins Orchards, turn around, 7:58 return to right on Walter Hill Road 8:04, to right on Lambs Mill Road to right on Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), to Roosevelt Trail to Songo Locks School 8:20, express to CRES 8:30.

NAPLES – HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL – BUS #1: SUE MCMAHON Leave High School 5:50 AM, left on Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), express to right on Lakehouse Road 6:00, go to end of Lakehouse Road, 6:10 and turn around.and return to right on Gore Road, turn right onto (114) Sebago Road to Hawkes Road to turn around 6:23, back to right on Sebago Road to right on State Park Road to right on Thompson Point Road 6:45, turn around at Bayou Road, return to left on Clements Road to right on (114) Sebago Road to left on 302 to Middle School 7:02 – High School 7:08 NAPLES – ELEMENTARY – BUS #1: SUE MCMAHON Leave High School 7:20 AM., left on Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), express to right on Lakehouse Road 7:25 to end, turn around 7:38, back to right on Gore Road to Sebago Road, turn right onto Sebago Road to Hawkes Road 7:50, turn around, Sebago Rd to right on Clements Road to right on State Park Road to right on Thompson Point Road to Bayou Road, turn around 8:08, to left on Clements Rd. to right on Sebago Road, left on Sebago Road to Roosevelt Trail, left on Roosevelt Trail to Naples Green, pick up Casco/ Naples Before and Aftercare 8:20, right on Roosevelt Trail, to Songo Locks School 8:28, express to CRES 8:36.

MESSAGE FROM THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

NAPLES/CASCO – HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL – BUS #11: DAVID CURLEY Leave High School 6:00 AM, left on Route 302, express to Harrison Road 6:08, right on Madison Heights Road to top of hill, turn around 6:17, return to Harrison Road (Route 35), right on Harrison Road, to Turcotte Drive, Turn Around to back to left on Lewis Road, turn around at Alpine Village Road 6:29, return to Harrison Road, right on Harrison Road, left on Wiley Road to Middle Road, Left on middle road, turn around back to Wiley road to Flagg Mill Road 6:48 to right on Edes Falls Road to right on Casco Road (Route 11) to right on Roosevelt Trail (Route 302) to Middle School 7:05– High School 7:12.

All students are required a mask while on District school busses

NAPLES/CASCO – ELEMENTARY – BUS #11: DAVID CURLEY Leave High School 7:30 AM, left on Route 302, express to Harrison Road 7:37, left on Harrison Road to Madison Heights Road, right on Madison Heights Road to right around Cul-de-sac 7:47, turn around, return to right on Harrison Road to Turcotte Lane 7:55, return to right on Lewis Road to Alpine Village Road 7:58, turn around, return to Harrison Road, right on Route 35 to left on Wiley Road, left on Middle Road to turn around 8:06, return to Wiley Road to Flagg Mill Road, to Edes Falls Road, left on Route 11, CRES 8:20 left on Roosevelt Trail, to Songo Locks School 8:30.

Busses are near capacity, students will be only allowed to be assigned to one bus and all students will have an assigned seat to allow contract tracing if needed.

NAPLES/CASCO – HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL – BUS 12: MARYELLEN ROLLA Leave High at 6:05 AM Left on Roosevelt Trail to Hawthorne Road, right onto Hawthorne Road to Raymond Cape Road, right on Raymond Cape Road to left on Roosevelt Trail to right on Kansas Road to Middle School 7:05 High School 7:12.

NAPLES/CASCO – ELEMENTARY – BUS 12: MARYELLEN ROLLA Leave High School at 7:35 AM Express to Songo School Road start pick-up students on Roosevelt Trail on the right side to State Park Road, then express to Point Sebago Road start to pick-up students on the right side to Raymond Line, right on Hawthorne Road to right on Raymond Cape Road, left on Roosevelt Trail to Point sebago Road pick-up students on the right side then express to State Park Road start to pick-up students on the right to Songo School Road Songo Locks School 8:20 Crooker River School 8:30.

CASCO/NAPLES – MIDDLE SCHOOL / HIGH SCHOOL BUS #18: TBD Leave High School 5:40 AM, left on Roosevelt Trail (Route 302) express to Poland Spring Road to right on Edwards Road to Davis Brook Road 6:05, turn around, return to right on Poland Spring Road, to left on Johnson Hill Road, turn around at Keep-A-Way Road 6:12, return to Poland Spring Road, right on Poland Spring Road to left on Meadow Road (Rt. 121), turn around at Raymond line 6:35, return to left on Poland Spring Road to Casco Road right on Roosevelt Trail to Middle School 7:05 – High School 7:12 .

All District busses have sanitizer stations as you enter the bus All District busses will be cleaned & disinfected at least twice per day Please note: Students in grades Kindergarten through Third grade will not be dropped off unless a parent and/ or guardian is present to receive them.

Students in grades K-8 will need to give the driver a note to get off the bus at a stop other than their assigned bus stop.

District school busses will not be able to take students on a different bus for the purpose of extra occasional locations for reasons such as birthday parties, sleepovers or after school recreation programs.

Please note: School buses will not be able to stop at every pick up location. Students are encouraged to group up along bus routes. Bus drivers will be consolidating school bus stops to reduce the number of stops the school bus makes.

Students in grades 1-5, living in- town Bridgton area, will be walking students. The walking zone is all in-town streets from the monument on Main Hill through town to Oak Street and Mt. Henry Road.

Please note: Due to school buses being near load capacity, large bulky items will not be allowed. Bookbags and knapsacks are allowed as long as they are carried during transit on the students’ laps.

Please note that exact pick-up locations, bus assignments and bus pick-up and drop off times can be found on the Transportation Web page @ www.lakeregionschools.org Late busses run Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays 4:20 Lake Region Middle School & 4:30 from Lake Region High School. These are general routes to get students close to home and not the same routes as the daily school pick-up and drop off locations. Late bus routes are located on the District Transportation web page.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Andy Madura, Transportation Director at 693-4635 or 647-5343 or email andy.madura@lakeregionschools.org

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Library hosts Chewonki SEBAGO — Join the Spaulding Library in Sebago on Saturday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. when the popular Chewonki Traveling Natural History Program returns to Push Back the Stacks with a new presentation, “Predators: The Balance of Nature” featuring three live animals.

Explore the adaptations and features of predators and look at why predators are often feared and persecuted by people throughout the world. Using a slide show and activities, audience members will examine the important function predators play in the natural world, will discuss these animals’ crucial role in the food chain and identify predator-prey relationships in different habitats. The presentation includes mounted animals, as well as live non-releasable predatory animals from around the world.

Predators is a free presentation, suitable for all ages and will last about one hour.

Spaulding Memorial Library’s address is 282 Sebago Road (Route 114) Sebago. Push Back the Stacks is supported by generous individuals. For more information call 787-2321.

Whale exhibit

(Continued from Page 9B) and play with the puppets.

Congratulations to volunteers of HCC for organizing, setting up tents and tables and seating for crafts and lounging, and managing an excellent, entertaining, and much-enjoyed Whale-of-a-Day program at the Hiram Cultural Center — as many families can attest — about 40 families, from Hiram and beyond.

Continuations

Lovell Artists and Artisans Fair

OUT AND ABOUT — People meander through the booth that are part of the Lovell Artists and Artisans Fair, which was held on Saturday at the New Suncook School.

(De Busk Photo)

28th Annual Naples Classic Boat and Car Show

ENTHUSED ABOUT ANTIQUES — A vintage vehicle owner is delighted to share his knowledge and stories with people who took part in the Naples Classic Boat and Car Show.

Fair season

Looking for a fair to attend? Fairs scheduled for this week include: • Piscataquis Valley Fair, Aug. 26-29, 77 Fairview Ave., Dover-Foxcroft (04426). Agricultural exhibits, milking parlor, homemade ice cream, crafts, midway, mechanical pulling, demo derbies, animal pulling and stage shows. Truck and tractor pulls, livestock shows and events, milking

demonstrations.

Website: http://www.piscataquisvalleyfair.com/ • Acton Fair, Aug. 26-29, Fairgrounds, Acton.

Outstanding exhibits, 4-H, livestock exhibit, flower show, animal pull events, midway. Livestock shows and exhibits, exhibition halls, parade, car show.

Website: http://actonfair. net/

Letters

Chances are good

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scrapping “Brown vs. Board of Education,” but separate masked and/or vaccinated kids from non-masked. You don’t want to mask your child in the public schools? Fine, figure out how to get that kid to school sans bus drivers who needn’t be infected and possibly die for your selfishness, and keep them segregated from vaccinated teachers and mask-compliant students. Perhaps enlightened school boards and local selectmen can figure out how to provide remote facilities wherein children of anti-vax/anti-masking parents can be cordoned off in some town property away from the mainstream science observant for safety’s sake.

Athletics, the arts and field trips and the like might continue to be available for mainstream students, faculty, and others but it seems highly unlikely that such amenities could be cobbled together out of the blue for the outliers and their respective anti-vax educators.

Jon St. Laurent North Bridgton

To The Editor:

Last week, immediately following Mr. MacGregor’s letter, a series of numbers were offered relative to COVID-19. While it’s not immediately clear to me the purpose sought with these numbers, they do offer an opportunity to point out once again a reality that is most often lost or misrepresented in their presentation and implied significance.

What seems to have become lost in the COVID conversation is that people become ill all the time from maladies such as the common cold, flu, pneumonia, mumps, measles, etc. All of these are contagious, vary in severity, and yes, sometimes require hospitalization and occasionally lead to death. However, with all these diseases we have learned to carry on our lives, economy, children’s education, and generally normal activities. Why? Because their frequency and lethality fall within boundaries reasonable people can live/work

DAY IN THE SUN — Classic wooden boats, like the one pictured here and named Aged in Wood, look stunning in the sun. Crowds admire a water vessel that was part of the 28th Annual Naples Classic Boat and Car Show.

(De Busk Photos) MEMORIES AFLOAT — Some people see these vintage wooden boats and remember times on the water. with as opposed to the option of societal lockdowns.

For some reason, COVID has been treated differently, but very few people have stopped to ask why. The answer is our leaders/experts have told us to assume the fetal position, stop functioning, shut up, and obey.

Unfortunately for the most part, we have done as we have been told. Does it make sense? Can it be justified?

Not really. Based on the numbers supplied in last week’s Bridgton News, the following are the survival rates for COVID in those states cited.

Remember, in all those other diseases cited, we have learned to co-exist with them because, generally speaking, they don’t kill you. Maybe you have a fever, feel achy, tired, have nasal congestion, lose your sense of taste and smell, maybe even occasionally wind up in a hospital, but you survive … inconvenienced, uncomfortable perhaps, but you survived. If you’ll pardon the expression, if it doesn’t kill you, we/society can live with it.

What do those numbers tell us? Your survival rate

from COVID as a U.S. citizen is 99.8%, in California 98.4%, Texas 98.4%, Florida 98.6%, NY 97.6%, Connecticut 97.7%, Maine 98.75%, Massachusetts 97.36%, New Hampshire 98.65%, Rhode Island 98.25%, and Vermont 98.99%.

If one “massages” these numbers to focus only on the population under 75 without comorbidity, and removed the government financial incentives to report deaths of people who happened to have COVID but really passed due to other issues, one would see the chances of dying from COVID are right up there with being hit by lightning or attacked by a Great White.

The bottom line for those who believe in numbers and have a clear understanding of how to interpret them is that if you encounter certain type of difficulties the last place you look to be led out of the wilderness is government bureaucrats. With unfortunately rare exceptions, there is a reason our elected leaders are in government as opposed to the private sector.

Don Vose Naples

BUS ROUTES 2021-2022 M.S.A.D. #72

TRIP: BDES – ROUTE 1 (BROWNFIELD) 6:21 — Walter Blake Road, Merrill Corner, Hampshire Road, Peary Mountain Road, Spring Street, MacDonald Court & Spring St., Spring Street, Pig Street, Spring Street, Pequawket Trail, Easy Ave & Pequawket Trl., Pequawket Trl, and Wakefield, Pequawket Trail, Pig Street, Shepherds River Road, Riverbend and Misty Ln., Brownfield-Denmark Elementary School TRIP: BDES - ROUTE 2 (DENMARK) AM 6:21 – Mountain Road, Turtle Cove & Mountain Rd., Swan Rd & Mountain Rd., Fessenden Hill & Hancock Pond Rd., Berry Road, Bush Row Road, Stacys Way & Bull Ring Rd, Bull Ring Road, Bush Row Road, East Main Street, West Main Street, Denmark Road, Denmark Road, Walkers Falls Road, Hannibal Circle, Lords Hill Road, Brownfield-Denmark Elementary School

TRIP: MOS - RED BUS (NO. LOVELL) AM 6:20 – Tripp Road, Main Street, Eastman Hill Road, Eastman Hill Rd & Grovers Bridge Rd & Old Waterford Rd., Old Waterford Road, Old Stage Road, Alder Brook & Old Stage Rd., Hemlock & Pleasant Point Rd., Davey & Christian Hill Rd., W. Lovell Road, Allen Road, Main Street, Main St. & Perkins Rd., Main St. & Ridge Rd., Main St., Shave Hill & Main St., Lovell Road, Frog Alley & Lovell Rd., Fryeburg Academy, Molly Ockett School TRIP: MOS - TEAL BUS (E. FRYEBURG) AM 6:17 – Denmark Rd. & Spiked Ridge Dr., Denmark Road, Grandfather’s Way, Heather Circle, Sanborn Road, Newmans Road, Hemlock Bridge Road, Stanley Hill Road, Menotomy Road, Bog Pond Road, Crabapple & Bridgton Rd., Bridgton Road, Morningside Drive, Fryeburg Academy, Molly Ockett School

TRIP: MOS - BLUE BUS (DENMARK) AM 6:08 – Mountain Rd & Swan Rd., Hio Ridge RdEast Main Street, E. Main St., Brickwoods Road, Fesseden Hill & Hancock Pond Rd., Hancock Pond Road, 185 Berry Road, E Main St & Moose Pond Shore Rd., East Main Street, Bush Row Road, East Main Street, Bull Ring Road, West Main Street, Fryeburg Academy, Molly Ockett School

TRIP: MOS - YELLOW BUS (STOW) AM 6:18 – Timber Bay Shores & W Lovell Rd., Quite A Rd. & W Lovell Rd., Foxboro Rd. & Nuthatch Rd, Foxboro Road, New Road, New Road #A, Union Hill Road, McNeil Road, Raven Ln. & Federal Street, Fish St., Wicks Rd. & Fish St., Fish Street, Thunder Rd. & Fish Street, Fish Street, Fish St. & Oakridge St., Lovell Road, Corn Shop Road, Lovell Road, Fryeburg Academy, Molly Ockett School

TRIP: MOS - GREEN BUS (W. FRYEBURG) AM 6:23 – Stow Road, South Chatham Road, Stow Road, North Fryeburg Road, Jeanette Road, Green Hill Rd & Kimball Hill Shores, Harbor Road, W Fryeburg Road, Partridge Run & W Fryeburg Rd, W. Fryeburg Road, Little Chatham Rd & W Fryeburg Rd, W Fryeburg Road, Fryeburg Academy, Molly Ockett School

TRIP: NS - ROUTE 1 (FRYEBURG, LOVELL, STOW) AM 6:21 – Eastman Hill Road, Timber Bay Shores & W Lovell Rd., Nuthatch & Foxboro Rd., Foxboro Road, Union Hill Road, So. Barbour & Union Hill Rd., Union HIll Road, Stow Road, South Chatham Road, Nutmeg Avenue #A, South Chatham Road, Harbor Road, Fish Street, Oakridge & Fish St., Two Trail Run, Katelyn Drive, Lovell Road, New Suncook Elementary School

TRIP: MOS - GREY BUS (BROWNFIELD) AM 6:04 – Pig Street, Blueberry Lane, Main Street, Plumb Ln & Spring St., Spring Street, McDondald Ct & Spring St., Spring Street, Burnt Meadow Rd., Main Street, Dugway Rd. & Main St., Old County Road, Dugway & Old County Rd, Sam Brown Hill Road, Hampshire Road, Haleytown Road, Bull Moose Run & Haley Town Rd., Haleytown Road, Main Street, Fryeburg Academy, Molly Ockett School TRIP: MOS - ORANGE BUS (DENMARK-BRNFLD) AM 6:14 – Denmark Rd & Holiday Shrs., Rocky Knoll Road, Bettys Way, Rocky Knoll Road, Rocky Knoll Rd. & Walkers Falls Rd., Lords Hill Road, Lords Hill Rd. & Rudy’s Way, Lords Hill Road, Denmark Road, Denmark Rd. & Dusty Ln, Misty Ln. & Riverbend Rd, Misty Lane, Depot Street, Depot St & Mill Pond Ln, Pequawket Trail #A, Easy Ave & Pequawket Trl, Pequawket Trl & Wakefield Rd., Indian Trl & Pequawket Trl & Portland Ln., Shepards River & Pequawket Trl., Pequawket Trail, Pequawket Trail, Farnsworth & Pequawket Trl., Fryeburg Academy, Molly Ockett School TRIP: MOS - PINK BUS (VILLAGE) AM 6:34 – Main Street, Highland Park Road, Christopher Street, Chautauqua Road, Leach Road, Main Street, West View Drive, Oak Street, Fairview Drive, Main Street, Privet Drive & Maple Street, Maple Street, Fair Street, Oxford Street, Cottage Street, Smith Street #A, Cobb St & Lovewell Pond Rd., Old Mill Road, Lovewell Pond Road, Duck Cove & Island Rd., Island Rd., Fryeburg Academy, Molly Ockett School TRIP: MOS - PURPLE BUS (SWEDEN) AM 6:21 – Waterford Road, Bridgton Road, Lee Grady & Bridgton Rd., Carsons Way & Lovell Rd., Lovell Road, Knights Hill Road, Black Mountain Road, Buzzell Road, Hillside Lane, Knights Hill Rd., Fryeburg Academy, Molly Ockett School

TRIP: NS - ROUTE 2 (SWEDEN) AM 6:31 – Lee Gray Road, Bridgton Rd., Perry Hill Road, Black Mountain Road, Buzzell Road, Westview Lane, Christian Hill Road, New Suncook Elementary School TRIP: FA-MOS-NS - WHITE BUS (STONEHAM) AM 6:02 – Beaver Brook Rd. & Hut Rd., Slide Inn Road, Amos Mt. & Coffin Brook Rd., Maine Street, Barker Rd. & Maine St, Main Street, Maine Street, Merrill Road, Slab City Road, Cushman Pond Road, Old Stage Road, Fern Drive, New Suncook Elementary School, Fryeburg Academy, Molly Ockett School CHATHAM, NH BUS ROUTE FOR M.S.A.D. 72 SCHOOL YEAR 2021-22 Morning Route Bus #63, Driver: Scott Light Route begins in North Chatham at Stone House Road @6:25am picking up all K-12 students back to state line, then continues south picking up all K-12 students to state line following 113B back to Stow Corner Store, Then proceeds to South Chatham via Stow Road by 7:00am picking up all K-12 along Green Hill Road to Hurricane Mountain Road continuing south to Fryeburg dropping students at Fryeburg Academy then Molly Ockett and continuing to New Suncook in Lovell as last stop.

Afternoon Route Bus #63, Driver: Scott Light Route begins at the New Suncook School @2:35pm continuing pickups at Molly Ockett and Fryeburg Academy. Afternoon route will start on Green Hill Road in South Chatham@ 3:10pm continuing thru South Chatham to Route 113B and North Chatham delivering all K-12 Students home.

Note: Reminder that K-4 cannot be dropped off without a parent /Guardian or older sibling present. Exceptions can be made with a written and signed note from parent or guardian only.

Assisting the Monarch Butterfly

(Continued from Page 4B) site for this type. It spreads easily and can become invasive in gardens. (I know from experience as it showed up in my purple garden this year. I have allowed it to stay for this year but will plant in a specific spot for next year). The flower clusters are pink/purple Swamp or Rose milkweed (Asclepias incarnata): Flowers are pink. Does not spread invasively Butterfly or orange milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa): Shorter and clumps of orange flowers. * It is important to know that the sap from the milkweed plants is toxic to animals — especially cattle, sheep and horses. The sap will flow when the leave is cut from the plant.

If it gets on your skin, it should be washed off, and be very careful not to get in your eye (i.e., don’t wipe your brow when working with milkweed).

Asters and Goldenrods are sources of nectar for the later monarchs.

• Do not use pesticides, including insecticidal soaps or oils. While weeding is not my favorite activity, at least it is an activity I do outside listening to the sounds of nature. It is kind of like banging your head against a wall… it feels good when it is over.

Add a shallow water source. I use a plant saucer and I place wet soil (mud) in it and sprinkle just a very little salt on it.

I know that there are individuals who believe that if an animal or insect species goes extinct that no one will be harmed. In the Nov. 22, 2017, issue of The Washington Post, R. Alexander Pyron wrote: “There is no return to a pre-human Eden; the goals of species conservation have to be aligned with the acceptance that large numbers of animals will go extinct. Thirty to 40 percent of species may be threatened with extinction in the near future, and their loss may be inevitable. But both the planet and humanity can probably survive or even thrive in a world with fewer species.”

I much prefer the following statement written by John Muir (referred to as the Father of the National Parks System) in 1911: “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe.” * Sources: https://ask a biologist.asu.edu/monarch-life-cycle https://journeynorth.org https://www.saveourmonarchs.org https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/pollinators/ Monarch_Butterfly https://wildseedproject.net http://extension.umaine.edu/signs-of-the-seasons/indicator-species/monarch-fact-sheet

The effects of summertime

(Continued from Page 1B) in the Penobscot. They have also put 50,000 land-locked salmon in each of these rivers. About five years ago, 50,000 land-locked salmon were turned into Rangeley, and this year sportsmen are taking with flies many two-pound fish. The commissioners have put 1,000,000 shad into the Kennebec at Waterville, and 1,000,000 also into the Penobscot. They have further put 2,000,000 whitefish into the Rangeley Lakes. Last winter, the Legislature appropriated $5,000 for the propagation of fish, and this sum is being very judiciously expended.”

While the State of Maine Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife does still stock our lakes and rivers today, I’d say it’s a fair bet that the expense of the whole operation’s now a good deal higher than $5,000. Can anyone with more knowledgeable in these matters write in with the current cost of the stocking programs?

Till next time!