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September 21, 2017

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Finch to retire in December

My hope is that Harrison is better off because I was here, as I would like to think the seven years of my retired life were not given up in vain,

— ‘Bud’ Finch

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — When George “Bud” Finch was hired to be Harrison’s town manager, he figured it would be a very short tenure.

He could retire anytime.

He was a stop-gap measure until the town could land another manager, at some point.

But, he fell in love with the quaint, little town known as the Friendly Village.

Selectmen liked his work, and offered to extend the contract.

One year (November 2010) turned to seven.

But, Finch has reached the end of the municipal management road.

“It is with mixed emotions that I am notifying you this evening of my intent to retire, effective Dec. 31, 2017,” Finch announced to selectmen Tuesday. “My mixed emotions are due to a variety of reasons.”

Finch said he made many friends over the years, “and for the most part felt I was accepted as part of the community family and leaving friends and family is always difficult,” he said.

“I love my work and have never considered being a town manager just a 9-to-5 job. I do want to clarify it is possible to love your work and hate your job at the same time,” he added. “My hope is that Harrison is better off because I was here as I would like to think the seven years of my retired life were not given up in vain.”

Finch feels Harrison was a great stop along his pathway through life, and while he had thoughts of continuing to serve well into the future, “reality” told him the time had arrived to move on.

Sixty-eight going on 69, Finch said, “There comes a time you know you’re getting old.”

“My plan is to go silently into the night as discretion is always the better part of valor and with my best wishes to the people of Harrison,” he concluded in his prepared statement.

Board of Selectmen chairman Matthew Frank thanked Finch for doing a “great job” over his seven years, and that he would be missed.

“I am happy for you,” Frank said. “If you think it is your time to retire, it is the right decision to make. I’ll miss you.”

In other business, Looking at educational options. As selectman Rick Sykes found out after having a discussion with local historian Gerry Smith, Harrison has been down the road of investigating its educational options, other than sticking with SAD 17.

Sykes told his fellow board members that in 1993, Harrison was joined by other disgruntled towns, Otisfield and Waterford, in considering possible withdrawal from SAD 17. Money was raised ($10,000) and a consultant was hired to investigate options.

The effort somewhat fizzled when both Waterford and Otisfield dropped out. Harrison marched on. A new committee formed in 1995,

Generator under repair

Following one’s divine calling Frank Daggett of Harrison felt like he was “walking off the ground” as he joined 10 other men, who were ordained

by Bishop Deeley this past Saturday, as permanent deacons.

It was the largest class of permanent deacons ever ordained in the Diocese of Portland. They have been journeying together for five years, and in some cases even longer, to get to this day.

“It’s just humbling and amazing,” said Deacon Daggett, from St. Joseph Parish, in Bridgton.

With the congregation joined in prayer and song, 11 men lay side-by-side on the floor of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland, a sign of humility and reliance on the mercy of Christ. It was a moving sight for the hundreds who filled the cathedral to see the men ordained to the permanent diaconate by Bishop Deeley.

“What a beautiful day in the life of the Diocese of Portland.

It is a special moment of grace and joy for each one of you, the candidates for ordination, and for your families and, in fact, for all of us, as we witness the power of the grace of God transforming each of your lives into a life of service to God and his people,” the bishop said during the Mass.

Deacons are considered a bridge between the Church and the secular world because many hold secular jobs. The newly-ordained include a credit union vice president, a bank I.T. project manager, a respiratory therapist, a retired physician assistant, a special education teacher, a certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor, a campaign director for the United Way, a natural gas company employee, and an interpreter for refugees and immigrants. In addition, two of the deacons serve as parish pastoral life coordinators and one is also a college chaplain.

Permanent deacons may also be married, as are all of the newly ordained, and their marriage remains their first vocation.

Deacons are called to serve at the altar, to proclaim the Word of God, and to commit themselves to lives of charity.

The word “diaconate” comes from the Greek word “diakonia,” which means “service.”

Deacons cannot celebrate

Mass, offer the sacrament of reconciliation, or perform the anointing of the sick, but they may officiate at baptisms, bless marriages, and conduct funeral services outside of Mass.

The Daggett File Frank Daggett Hometown: Cranston, R.I. Current residence: Harrison Home Parish: St. Joseph Parish, Bridgton Age: 58 Wife: Barbara Family: Frank and Barbara have a son and a daughter.

On his call to the diaconate: “God has been preparing me through many life experiences and relationships to serve him and his people through the Church. Ordination as a deacon will not only enhance that ministry but give me greater graces to bring to those I will serve.”

On his diaconal ministry: “I am called to be a sign of the Church at work in the world, through service that is connected to and flows from our worship at the altar. Bringing Christ to others, sacramentally or through ordinary service done in love for every person as a child of God, is the core principle animating diaconal service.”

Current employment: Pastoral Life coordinator for the Western Maine Lakes & Foothills Parishes (St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Norway; St. Joseph Parish, Bridgton) and Catholic chaplain at Bates College, Lewiston Hobbies: Sailing Frank’s Journey: Frank Daggett was raised in a Catholic household in Cranston, R.I., and was an altar server when he was young. He especially credits his mother and an uncle, who was a priest, for giving him the gift of his faith. Frank cites confirmation as one of the early, significant moments in the development of his faith life.

“It just helped me to see my vocation as a baptized Christian,” he said. “It was a solid grounding.”

He attended Saint Joseph’s College of Maine and says, despite that early grounding, his faith became less important because he thought he could figure out all the answers himself. That changed when two Sisters of Mercy invited him to travel to Boston for the visit of Pope John Paul II. “The experience of being

and targeted equitable funding and quality education as its main focuses.

Harrison had SAD 17’s attention. A year later, the town had secured a change in the funding formula with 75% based on property valuation and 25% on student population.

So, where does this new education analysis effort go is a question Sykes posed to selectmen Tuesday. Through his own experiences as a state legislator, Sykes knows state leadership is pushing for fewer school districts, not adding smaller ones to the education pile.

“What do we want to do? What are the costs associated with this type of work? Do we hire a consultant? Do we create a budget? Are our concerns just (educational) costs or quality of education? These are things we need to think about before jumping into this,” Sykes said.

Chairman Frank, who triggered the conversation about studying options, had a call suggesting that the committee include parents, who have students in the system. Selectman Archie Belanger suggested that former or retired teachers also be considered (not present educators, who are employed by SAD 17).

Selectman Ray Laplante said the group would not have a budget unless the matter was brought to a town meeting. He said it would be helpful if the committee had a “stated purpose, goal.”

Frank sees too many inequities that presently HARRISON, Page 5A

PROUD MOMENT — Frank Daggett of Harrison was ordained this past Saturday as a permanent deacon during a ceremony held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. He is pictured here with his wife, Barbara. there with Pope John Paul, that kind of woke me up and touched me in a different way, not so much intellectually, but it touched my heart,” he said.

After college, he became a math and science teacher, but at the time, salaries were quite low, and he decided to go in another direction and joined the U.S. Navy. It would become a 20-year career.

He and his wife, Barbara, who he had met in college, would live in several different locations but stayed connected to their faith.

“Whenever we went to a new duty station, there was always a Catholic church, and there was also a Catholic community, and we were immediately welcomed,” he said.

After getting out of the service, he got a job at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, teaching a couple of online courses and then as an advisor.

“You help people who are registering for courses, but also, you talk with them about the issues they’re having in their life,” he said.

He says it made him realize that he liked talking to and helping people and that people seemed to like to talk to him.

“You can see the path that led me to the diaconate, but I had no idea until very late in

the process that that’s where I was headed,” he added.

He began taking graduate level courses in theology at the college, eventually earning his master’s degree. When he finished his studies, he contacted the diocese to inquire about the diaconate, but it wasn’t long after a class of deacons had started, so the opportunity wasn’t there.

Frank became coordinator of social justice and leadership at the college, with the goal of helping to develop student leaders in service. This included coordinating the college’s Spring Break Workfest and other mission trips. He then became director of campus ministry, a position he describes as “very fulfilling.”

When a new class of deacons opened, Frank applied. He says, while he knows some of the ministry he is now doing as a layperson will continue when he is a deacon, he says there is one difference.

“What one of the priests told me along the way is, ‘When you do this as a deacon, you’re doing it as a sign of the Church in the world.’ And I thought, ‘Wow, that’s a big responsibility,’” he said. “Now, I’m taking on a pledge to do this for as long as I’m able, to be a sign of the Church.”

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Anyone who has lived in Maine for awhile knows you cannot get anywhere without roads.

Or, without a good backup generator for that matter.

Recently a generator for the Town of Naples quit working properly. So, one town employee has been in contact with the generator powers that be to get the town a good deal on short notice.

The generator should be back in working order soon.

On Monday, the Naples Board of Selectmen approved approximately $3,000 in funding for what is considered a necessity.

“This is important. If there is a disaster, this building” is an American Red Cross certified Emergency Shelter, said Selectman Bob Caron II. Selectmen voted unanimously to repair and maintain the generator, using $2,300 from a maintenance account and $1,000 from the Emergency Management Account. With this vote, the board entered into a five-year maintenance plan with the company providing the service.

Public Works personnel Steve Merkle explained to the board what had happened and why the cost was a necessary

Set for paving Paving list for Town of Naples is as follows.

Edes Falls Road: from Route 11 to Tasseltop Acres Rd. Horace Files Road: from Edes Falls to Wiley road Flagg Mill Road: from Wiley to Edes Fall road Wiley Road: from Flagg Mill Rd. to Route 35 Tasseltop Acres: the entire subdivision Gore Road: the entire road with ditchwork Lake House Road: below Gore Rd to King Hill Rd. one.

“A couple weeks ago, we had problems with the generator. It went out,” he said.

“When I asked, I was told it was taken care of by an outside agency. The quotes in front of you are from [a] Cummins [Power Generation certified dealer.] They had a contract in GENERATOR, Page 5A

Pot: Yes or no?

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The vote on a townwide marijuana moratorium will predate the expiration of the state’s moratorium.

In fact, the town’s moratorium should be presented to the public for a vote in November, according to Naples Board Chairman Jim Grattelo.

Resident Roger Clement asked about the status of moratorium during Monday’s meeting.

“We are waiting for the Ordinance Review Committee to [finish] the two ordinances that the committee has been looking at,” Chairman Grattelo said, referring to the Naples Sign Ordinance clarifications.

Another, unrelated matter is putting Madison Heights on the town’s wintertime maintenance list, Grattelo said. During the time it takes to get all the ducks in a row for Madison Heights plowing to be a warrant article, the town will also have prepared POT, Page 7A

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Hall of Excellence induction Saturday FRYEBURG — Nine​ ​new​ ​ members​ ​will​ ​be​ ​inducted​ ​into Fryeburg Academy’s​ ​Hall​ ​of​ ​ Excellence​ ​in​ ​a​ ​ceremony​ ​this​ Saturday,​ ​Sept.​ ​23,​ ​​​at 10:30 a.m.​ ​in​ ​the​ ​Leura​ ​Hill​ ​Eastman​ ​ Performing​ ​Arts​ ​Center.​ ​​ The public is invited to attend. ​ The​ ​mission​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Hall​ ​of​ ​ Excellence​ ​is​ ​to​ further recognize​ ​outstanding​ ​achievements​ and​ ​contributions​ ​in​ ​ extra​​curricular​ ​activities​ ​by​ ​the​ ​ Academy’s​ ​many dedicated​ ​ and​ gifted​ ​students,​ ​coaches​ ​ and​ ​supporters.

This​ ​year’s​ ​inductees​ ​are: Margie​ ​Smith​ ​Record Class​ ​of​ ​1966 Margie​ ​Smith​ ​Record​ ​ was​ ​a​ ​standout​ ​student​ ​athlete​ ​throughout​ ​her​ ​years​ ​at​ ​ Fryeburg​ ​Academy.​ ​A​ ​member​ of​ ​the Class​ ​of​ ​1966,​ ​Margie​ ​ was​ ​a​ ​four-year​ ​member​ ​of​ ​the​ ​ basketball​ ​and​ ​softball​ ​teams​ ​ and​ ​was​ ​selected​ captain​ ​of both​ ​teams​ ​her​ ​senior​ ​year.​ Margie​ ​was​ ​also​ ​a​ ​member​ ​of​ ​ the​ ​Mercury​ ​Staff,​ ​president​ ​of​ ​ the​ Girls’​ Athletic Association,​ ​ and​ ​president​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Latin​ ​ Club.​ ​ Her​ ​graduation​ ​awards​ ​ included​ ​the​ Elizabeth​ ​W.​ ​ Tinker​ ​Prize​ ​in History,​ ​the​ George​ ​Haley​ ​Prize​ ​for​ excellent​ ​work​ ​in​ biology,​ ​the​ ​ Kiwanis​ ​Club​ ​Citizenship​ Award,​ ​and​ ​the prestigious​ ​ Gibson​ Memorial​ ​Medal.

She​ ​graduated​ ​from​ ​the​ ​ University​ ​of​ ​Maine​/PortlandGorham,​ ​with​ ​a​ ​BS​ ​in​ ​education.​ Margie​ ​went​ ​on​ ​to​ teach science​ ​at​ Arlington​ ​Memorial​ ​ High​ ​School​ ​and​ Middle​ ​ School​ ​for​ 30​ ​years​,​ ​19792009.​ ​She​ also​ coached field​ ​ hockey,​ ​softball​ ​and​ played​ ​in​ ​ community​ ​softball​ ​and​ ​volleyball​ ​leagues.

Highly​ ​respected​ ​and​ ​loved​ ​ by​ ​her​ ​students​ and​ ​peers,​ ​ Margie​ ​was​ ​the​ ​recipient​ ​of​ ​the​ Outstanding​ Vermont Teacher​ ​ Award​ ​in​ 1991​ ​and​ ​2002,​ ​ Battenkill​ ​Valley​ ​Teacher​ ​ of​ ​the​ ​Year​ ​Award​ ​in​ ​1996,​ ​ received​ the​ AMHS yearbook​ ​ dedication,​ ​and​ ​was​ ​the​ guest​ ​ speaker​ ​at​ ​graduation​ ​in​ ​1993​ ​ and​ 1996.​ ​She​ ​was​ ​also​ awarded​ ​the Townscape​ Citizen​ ​ Recognition​ ​Award​ ​in​ ​2005​ ​for​ ​ her​ work​ ​with​ ​the​ ​local​ ​community​ ​center​development.​ ​ Margie was​ ​the​ ​co-advisor​ ​and​

initiator​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Battenkill​ ​Teen​ ​ Institute,​ advisor​ ​for​ ​the​ ​Teen​ Theatre​ ​and​ ​SADD​ groups,​ ​ and established​ ​a​ ​school​ ​district-wide​ ​recycling​ ​program.​ ​ She​ ​served​ ​as​ ​a​member​ ​of​ ​ the​ ​Vermont​ ​State​ ​Teachers’ Association,​ ​the​ ​Arlington​ ​ Education​ Association,​ ​and​ ​ the​ National​ ​Science​ Teacher’s​ ​ Margie Smith, ’66 Association,​ ​as​ ​well​ ​as​ ​playing an​ active​ ​role​ ​in​ ​her​ ​church​ ​ community.

Margie​ ​and​ ​her​ ​husband,​ ​ Russell,​ ​now​ ​are​ ​living​ ​back​ ​in​ ​ Fryeburg.

James​ ​Wilfong Class​ ​of​ ​1964 James Wilfong ​is​ ​a​ ​graduate​ ​of​ ​​ ​FA’s​ ​Class​ ​of​ ​1964.​ Upon​ ​graduation,​ Jim​ ​attended​ ​the​ University​ ​of​ ​New​ Hampshire.​ ​Early​ ​in his​ career,​ ​ Jim​ ​worked​ ​in​ ​the​ ​ski​ ​industry​ ​where​ ​he​ ​helped​ ​found​ ​the​ ​ North​ ​American​ operations​ ​of​ ​ Atomic​ ​Ski Austria​ ​as​ ​its​ director​ ​of​ ​marketing​ ​and​ ​sales,​ ​ Keri Apt, ’00 driving​ ​the​ company​ ​toward​ a​ second​ ​place​ ​market​ share​ ​ position​ ​in the​ ​worldwide​ ​win- the​ founder​ ​and president​ ​of​ ​ ter​ sports​ ​industry.

H2O​ ​for​ ​Maine,​ ​a​ ​citizens’​ ​ He​ ​served​ ​two​ ​terms​ ​ water​ ​policy​ ​group. in​ ​the​ ​Maine​ ​House​ ​of​ Jim​ ​has​ ​been​ ​awarded​ ​the​ ​ Representatives​ ​and​ ​was​ ​a​ ​ Small​ ​Business​ ​of​ America​ ​ campaign​ ​staffer​ for​ ​Senator​ Veterans’​ ​Advocate​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Year​ Edmund Muskie.​ ​Jim​ ​was​ (2004),​ ​FA’s​ Distinguished appointed​ ​by​ ​President​ ​ Alumni​ ​of​ ​the​ Year​ ​(2005),​ ​ Clinton​ ​as​ ​the​ assistant​ ​ cochaired​ ​the​ ​SME​ ​Working​ administrator​ ​for​ ​the​ ​Small​ Party​ ​of​ ​the​ ​OECD,​ ​served​ ​as​ Business Administration’s​ ​ guest​ ​speaker​ to​ ​the​ ​Russian Office​ ​of​ International​ ​ Government​ ​to​ ​speak​ ​before​ Trade;​ ​by​ ​President​ ​Bush​ ​to​ ​ the​ ​Duma​ ​on​ ​Free​ ​Market​ ​ the​ ​Export/Import​ ​Bank’s​ Economy,​ ​and​ directed​ Advisory​ ​Council; and​ ​by​ ​ activities​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Economic President​ ​Obama​ ​to​ ​the​ ​task​ ​ Development​ ​Groups​ ​of​ ​the​ ​ force​ ​on​ Veterans’​ ​Business​ ​ Bi-National​ Commissions​ ​for​ ​ Development​ ​and​ ​the​ White​ ​ Russia,​ ​Egypt,​ Nigeria, and​ ​ House​ ​Conference​ ​on Small​ ​ South​ ​Africa.​ ​He​ ​has​ ​also Business. addressed​ ​the​ International​ ​ He​ ​has​ ​worked​ ​as​ ​an​ ​ Monetary​ ​Fund,​ ​World​ ​ adjunct​ ​instructor​ ​of​ ​entre- Bank,​ ​and​ ​the​ World​ ​Trade​ ​ preneurship​ ​at​ ​the​ ​University​ ​ Organization. of​ Southern​ ​Maine,​ ​was​ ​the Jim​ ​lives​ ​in​ ​Stow,​​ ​with​ ​his​ ​ entrepreneur​ ​in​ residence​ ​at​ ​the​ ​ wife​, ​Valerie.​ Their​ ​two​ ​chilKauffman​ ​Foundation,​ ​and​ has​ ​ dren,​ ​Liza​ ​and​ ​Christian,​ ​are​ ​ authored​ ​two​ ​books,​ ​Taking​ ​ both​ ​FA​ ​grads.

Your​Business Global​ ​and​ ​The​ ​ David​ ​R​. ​Hastings​ ​III American​ Advantage​ ​Series.​ Class​ ​of​ ​1968 ​He​ ​continues​ ​to​ ​head​ ​the​ ​ David​ ​Hastings​ ​was​ ​a​ ​ entrepreneurial​ studies​ ​pro- standout​ ​scholar​ ​and​ athlete​ ​ gram​ ​at​ ​both Fryeburg​ ​and​ at​ ​Fryeburg​ ​Academy, Class Lincoln​ ​Academies,​ ​is​ ​the​ of 1968.​ ​He​ ​was​ ​a​ four-year​ ​ chairman​ ​of​ ​the​ board​ ​of​ ​ member​ ​of​ ​the football​ squad,​ ​ Innovative​ ​Applied​ ​Science​ a​ four-year​ ​member​ ​of​ ​the​ ​ Software​ ​firm,​ ​is​ ​a featured​ ​ ski​ ​team​ including​ the​ ​1967​ ​ author​ ​for​ entrepreneurship,​ ​ State​ ​Championship​ team,​ ​and​ small​ ​business​ ​and​ ​trade​ for​ ​ played​ ​on​ ​the baseball​ ​and​ ​golf​ the​ ​Manzella​ ​Report,​ ​and​ ​was​ ​ teams.​ ​

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Nathan Goff, ’82 by​ ​his​ ​classmates.​ His​ ​talents​ ​did​ ​not​ ​end​ ​on​ ​ the​ ​playing​ ​field​ or the​ ​classroom. ​Nathan​ ​was​ ​also​ ​a​ ​star​ ​ of​ the​ ​stage,​ ​with​ supporting​ ​and​ ​leading​ ​roles​ in​ ​the​ ​ musicals​ ​Lil​ ​Abner, How​ ​To​ Succeed​ ​in​ ​Business​ ​Without​ ​ Really​ Trying,​ ​Guys​ ​‘N​ ​Dolls​ ​ and​ ​Fiorello.

Following​ ​graduation,​ ​Nate​ ​ attended​ Bowdoin​ ​College,​ ​ where​ ​he​ ​received​ ​the​ Sewell​ ​ Latin​ ​Prize​ ​and​ graduated with​ ​a​ ​BA​ in​ ​the​ ​Classics.​ ​He​ ​ was​ ​also​ ​an​ ​active​ member​ ​ of​ ​Chi​ ​Psi​ ​Fraternity.​ ​He​ ​then​ pursued​ ​his​ ​Doctor​ ​of​ ​Dental Medicine​ ​at​ the​ ​University​ ​ of​ ​Connecticut,​ ​graduating​ ​in​ 1990.

He​ ​has​ ​served​ ​as​ ​a​ ​volunteer​ ​ for​ ​ITN,​ ​an​ organization​ ​that​ ​ provides​ ​the​ ​elderly​ ​with​ transportation​ ​to​ ​and​ from medical​ appointments,​ ​has​ ​helped​ ​organize​ ​the​ ​5K​ for​ ​Honduras,​ ​with​ ​ all​ ​proceeds​ ​supporting​ education,​ ​water purification​ ​and​ ​ medical​ supplies​ ​to​ ​Honduras​ ​ families.​ ​He​ ​also​ volunteers​ ​ at​ ​the​ ​Preble​ ​Street​ ​Homeless​ ​ Clinic​ ​in Portland.​ ​Nate​ ​is​ ​a​ ​member​ ​of​ ​both​ ​the​ ​ American​ Dental​ ​Association​ ​ and​ ​Maine​ ​Dental​ Association.

Nate​ ​owns​ ​and​ ​operates​ ​ his​ ​general​ ​dentistry practice​ ​ in​ ​Scarborough,​ ​and​ ​has​ ​two​ ​ sons,​ Cameron​ ​and​ ​Liam. He​ ​ and​ ​his​ ​wife,​ ​Sherri,​ live​ ​in​ ​ Scarborough.

Keri​ ​Apt Class​ ​of​ ​2000 Keri​ ​Apt is​ ​a​ ​member​ ​of​ ​ FA’s​ ​Class​ ​of​ ​2000.​ ​A​ ​three​-​ sport​ ​athlete,​ ​she​ ​earned​ ​11​ ​ varsity​ letters​ ​during​ ​her​ ​time​ ​ at​ ​the Academy​ ​in​ field​ ​hockey,​ ​basketball​ ​and​ ​softball.​ ​In​ ​ field hockey,​ ​Keri​ ​was​ ​selected​ ​ as​ ​team​ ​captain​ for​ ​three seasons.​ ​She​ ​was​ ​also​ ​the​ ​recipient​ of​ ​both​ ​the​ ​Coaches’​ ​Award​ ​ and​ ​the​ ​MVP​ award,​ ​as​ ​well​ ​as​ ​ being​ ​named​ ​to​ ​the 1999​ AllState​ ​Team,​ ​invited​ ​to​ ​play​ ​in​ ​ the​ 1999​ McDonald’s​ ​All-Star​ ​

David​ ​was​ ​a​ ​member​ ​of​ ​ director ​​of​​ the ​​Eastern Slope the​ ​Student​ ​Council,​ National​ ​ Airport​​ Authority​​ for​​ over​​ 20 Honor​ ​Society​ ​and​ ​received​ ​ years,​​ and​​ has b​een ​​part ​​of ​​the the Gibson​ ​Medal​ ​at​ ​com- Fryeburg​ ​Fair​ ​management​ for​ ​ over​ ​40​ ​years​ — ​now​ serving​ ​ mencement.

Following​ ​graduation,​ ​ as​ ​a​ trustee,​ ​first​ ​vice​ ​president,​ ​ David​ ​attended​ ​and​ graduated​ ​ and​ ​a​ ​member​ ​of​ ​the finance​ ​ from​ ​Bowdoin​ ​College,​ ​where​ ​ committee.

In​ ​2004,​ ​David​ ​was​ ​elected​ ​ he​ was​ ​a​ ​varsity​ member​ ​of​ ​the to​ t ​ he​ ​Maine​ State​ ​Senate​ ​repski​ ​and​ ​football​ ​teams,​ ​as​ ​well​ ​ resenting​ District​ ​13​ consisting​ ​ as​ ​Army​ ​ROTC​ ​from​ ​1968of​ 1 ​ 4 towns​ ​in​ southern​ ​Oxford​ 72.​ ​He​ ​was​ ​commissioned​ ​as​ ​ and​ ​ w estern​ ​Cumberland​ ​ a​ ​2nd​ Lieutenant​ ​in​ ​the​ ​Army Reserves​ ​in​ ​1972.​ He​ ​attended​ ​ Counties.​ ​He​ served​ ​four​ ​terms​ ​ Army​ ​Transportation​ ​Officer​ until​ ​2012​ ​when​ ​term​ limits Basic​ ​School​ ​serving​ ​sever- prevented​ ​him​ ​from​ ​seeking​ ​ al​ ​years​ ​as​ ​an​ officer​ ​in​ ​the re-election.​ ​ David​ ​and​ ​his​ ​wife,​ ​Carol,​ ​ 619th​ ​Reserve​ ​Transportation​ live​ ​in​ ​Fryeburg.​ ​His​ ​three​ ​ Company​ ​in​ ​Auburn.​ ​David​ ​ children — ​Jennie,​ ​Kate and​ ​ then​ ​went​ ​on​ ​to​ obtain​ ​his​ ​ Daniel ​are​ ​all​ ​FA​ ​graduates.

—​ JD​ ​from​ ​Temple University Nathan​ ​Goff School​ ​of​ ​Law​ ​in​ ​1975.

Class​ ​of​ ​1982 David​ ​is​ ​the​ ​fifth​ ​generaDr.​ ​ N athan​ ​Goff​ ​gradution​ ​of​ ​his​ ​family​ ​to work​ ​at​ ​ f ​ rom​ ​Fryeburg​ ​Academy​ ​ ated​ Hastings​ ​Law​ ​Office​ ​(now​ ​ with​ t ​ he​ C ​ lass​ ​of​ ​1982.​ ​Nathan the​ Hastings/Malia),​ ​where he​ ​ N ​ ate,​ B ​ ear​ ​or​ ​Ted​ ​…he — has​ ​a​ ​general​ practice​ ​serving​ ​ t ​ o​ a ​ ll​ ​was​ ​a​ ​fouranswers​ — western​ ​Maine​ ​and​ ​the​ Mount​ ​ m ​ ember​ o ​ f​ t ​ he​ ​football,​ ​ year​ Washington​ ​Valley​.​ ​ He​ ​has​ ​served​ on​ ​the​ ​SAD basketball​ ​and​ ​baseball​ ​teams,​ ​ 72​ ​School​ ​Board​ of​ ​Directors​ ​ and​ ​captain​ ​of​ ​all​ ​three his​ ​ for​ ​eight​ ​years,​ ​Fryeburg​ senior​ ​year.​ ​He​ ​played​ ​first​ ​ Academy​ ​Board​ ​of​ Trustees​ ​ base​ ​on​ ​the​ ​1982​ ​Maine​ ​Class​ ​ from​ ​1995​-2007​ ​and​ ​again​ ​ “C”​ championship​ ​team.​ ​ Nathan​ ​was​ ​class​ presifrom 2013-2017.​​ ​​He​ ​lead​​ ​​the​ dent his​ ​sophomore​ and​ ​ fundraising​ ​effort​ ​as​ ​chairsenior​ ​years,​ ​a​ ​member​ ​of​ ​ man​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Bion​ R. Cram​ ​ Library​ ​Capital​ ​Campaign.​ ​ the​ ​National​ Honor​ ​Society,​ ​ David​ ​also held ​​the​​ post​​ of​​ a​ Boys’​ ​State​ ​participant,​ and​ ​ served​ ​on the​ ​yearbook​ ​staff.​ ​ He​ ​was​ voted​ ​“Most​ ​Studious”​ ​ EXCELLENCE, Page 3A

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(Continued from Page 2A) Game,​ ​and​ ​was​ ​named​ ​to​ ​the​ ​ Maine All-Conference​ ​team​ ​in​ ​ 1997,​ ’98​ ​and​ ​’99.

As​ ​a​ ​member​ ​of​ ​the​ ​FA​ ​ basketball​ ​team,​ Keri​ ​earned​ ​ three​ ​varsity​ ​letters.​ ​Her​ ​senior​ year,​ ​she​ ​was​ ​chosen​ ​as captain​ ​and​ ​was​ ​the​ recipient​ ​of​ ​ the​ ​coaches’​ ​award.​ Four​ ​more​ varsity​ ​letters​ ​were​ ​awarded​ ​ to​ ​Keri​ ​for​ ​her​ skills on​ ​the​ ​ softball​ ​field.​ ​Always​ ​a​ ​leader,​ she​ ​was​ ​once​ ​again​ ​selected​ ​ as​ ​captain​ ​and​ named​ ​to​ ​the​ ​ all-conference team​ ​her​ ​senior​ year.

Upon​ ​graduation,​ ​Keri​ ​studied​ ​at​ ​New​ England​ ​College,​ ​ where​ ​she​ ​earned​ ​a​ ​BA​ ​in​ Sports​ ​ and Recreation​ ​Management.​ ​ She​ continued​ ​to​ ​play​ ​field​ ​ hockey​ ​throughout​ her​ ​college​ ​career​ ​and​ ​was​ ​named​ ​the 2000​ CCC​ ​freshman​ ​Player​ ​ of​ ​the​ ​Week.​ ​Keri​ ​and​ her​ ​ team​ ​were​ ​the​ ​Commonwealth​ ​ Coast​ Conference​ champions for​ ​three​ ​of​ ​her​ ​four​ years​ ​and​ ​played​ ​in​ ​the​ ​NCAA​ Championship​ ​Tournament​ ​ in​ ​2000​​-​​2003;​ she​ ​captained​ ​ the team​ ​her​ ​senior​ ​year.​ ​​​She​ ​ is​ ​in​ ​her​ ​ninth​ ​year,​ ​working​ ​ for​ ​​the​ ​South​ ​Windsor​ ​Parks​ ​

and​ ​Recreation Department,​ ​in​ ​ South​ ​Windsor​,​ ​Conn.​​​ ​In​ ​2016,​ ​ she​ ​was​ ​promoted​ ​from​ ​recreation​ ​supervisor​ ​to​ ​the​ assistant director​ ​of​ ​recreation,​ ​and​ ​is​ ​ now​ responsible​ ​for​ ​park​ ​and​ ​ building​ ​facility​ management​ ​ and​ ​operations​ ​for​ ​the entire​ ​ department.​ Keri​ ​is​ ​engaged​ ​to​ ​Kevin​ ​ Montague​ ​and​ ​they​ ​live​ ​in​ ​ Ellington,​ ​Conn.

Benjamin​ ​Hammond Class​ ​of​ ​2001 Ben​ ​Hammond​ ​enjoyed​ ​ four​ ​years​ ​in​ ​the​ spotlight​ ​as​ ​ an​ ​actor/musician​ ​at​ ​Fryeburg​ Academy as a member of the Class of 2001.​​ He​ ​was​ ​a​ ​member​ ​of the​ ​ award​-​winning​ Vocal​ ​Jazz​ ​ Ensemble,​ ​Jazz​ ​Combo,​ ​and​ ​ Big​ Band.​ ​His​ ​talent​ ​both​ as​ ​ a​ ​singer​ ​and​ ​a​ ​bass​ player helped​ ​lead​ ​the​ ​groups​ ​to​ ​multiple​ first​-​place​ ​finishes​ ​at​ ​state​ ​ level​ competitions.​ ​During​ ​his​ ​ senior​ ​year,​ ​he​ ​was recognized​ ​

as​ ​the​ ​Best​ ​Male​ ​Vocalist​ ​at​ ​the​ Maine​ ​State​ ​Vocal​ ​Festival.​ An​ ​ active​ member​ ​in​ ​drama​ ​productions, Ben​ ​won​ ​an​ individual​ ​award​ ​for​ ​his​ ​musical​ ​adaptation​ of​ ​Wiley​ ​and​ ​the​ ​Hairy​ ​ Man​ ​at​ ​the​ ​Maine​ ​Regional One-Act​ ​Finals.​ ​Ben​ ​participated​ in​ ​Class​ ​One-Acts​ ​and​ ​ all-school​ ​musicals​ throughout​ ​ his​ ​Academy​ ​career.​ ​He​ ​also was​ a​ ​four-year​ ​member​ ​of​ ​the​ ​ rock​ ​band,​ ​two-year​ ​member​ ​ of​ ​the​ ​track​ ​and​ ​field​ ​team,​ ​and​ played​ ​football​ ​his freshman​ ​ and​ ​sophomore​ years.

He​ ​continued​ ​his​ ​passion​ ​for​ ​music​ ​in​ college​ ​at​ ​ McGill​ ​University,​ ​where​ ​he​ majored​ ​in​ ​music​ ​technology​ ​and​ ​jazz voice.​ He​ ​was​ ​ a​ ​member​ ​of​ ​the​ ​McGill​ ​A​ ​ Cappella​ group​ ​“Effusion”​ ​ who​ ​were​ ​group​ ​finalists​ at​ ​the​ ​ ICCA International​ ​Finals​ ​in​ ​ NYC,​ where​ ​he​ ​was​ ​personally​ ​recognized​ ​with​ ​a​ Vocal​ ​ Percussion​ ​Award​ ​in​ ​2004.

Ben​ ​has​ ​produced,​ ​recorded,​ ​composed,​ ​and​ organized​ ​ three​ ​albums,​ ​including​ ​a​ ​live​

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CD/DVD​ ​recorded​ ​at​ the Stone​ ​ Mountain​ Arts​ ​Center.​ ​He​ ​has​ ​ conducted​ ​numerous​ overseas​ ​tours​ ​including​ ​gigs​ ​in​ ​ New​ Zealand,​ ​Australia, Laos,​ ​ Canada,​ ​as​ ​well​ ​as​ ​throughout​ ​the​ ​United States.​ ​He​ ​has​ ​ also​ been​ ​selected​ ​to​ perform​ ​ at​ ​multiple​ festivals,​ ​including the​ ​Montreal​ ​Jazz​ Festival,​ ​ Portland​ ​Pride​ ​Festival,​ ​Old​ ​ Port​ Festival,​ ​and​ ​Sarasota​ ​ Arts​ ​Day​ ​Festival.

His​ ​many​ ​awards​ ​include​ ​ being​ ​voted​ ​“Best​ of​ ​the​ ​ Suncoast”​ ​​in​ ​a​ ​2010​ ​Creative​ ​ Loafing​ ​Newspaper​ ​Reader’s Poll,​ ​song​ ​placement​ winner​ ​in​ ​ the​ ​2009​ ​film​ ​The​ ​Graduates,​ was​ ​a​ ​2008​ ​finalist​ ​in​ ​the​ ​John​ ​ Lennon​ Songwriting Contest,​ ​ as​ ​well​ ​as​ ​a​ ​second​ place​ ​finisher​ ​in​ ​the​ ​Solarfest​ ​Performing​ Songwriters’​ ​Contest.

Ben​ ​continues​ ​to​ ​follow​ ​his​ ​ passion​ ​and​ work​ ​as​ ​a​ ​selfemployed​ ​musician,​ ​relying​ on​ ​ his​ ​music​ ​performances​ ​and sales.​ ​ He​ ​recently​ ​married​ ​Julie​ ​ Brown​ ​and​ ​relocated​ ​from​ ​

Dave and Peg Mason, Significant Supporters Sarasota,​ ​Fla.,​ ​to​ ​Denver,​ ​Colo.

Gary​ ​McClurg Significant​ ​Supporter Gary​ McClurg ​joined​ ​the​ ​ Academy​ ​team​ ​in​ 1972,​ ​after​ ​a​ summer​ ​of​ ​working​ ​for​ ​Indian​ Acres​ ​and​ ​with​ ​no​ ​intention​ ​of staying​ ​in​ ​the​ area.​ ​However,​ ​ fate​ ​intervened​ ​when​ ​Gary’s​ wife,​ ​Sheila,​ ​was​ ​offered​ ​the​ ​ job​ ​as​ ​school​ nurse​ ​at Fryeburg​ ​ Academy.​ ​Gary​ ​jumped​ ​in​ as​ ​a​ coach​ ​and​ ​dorm​ ​team​ ​member​ ​ until​ ​the​ Academy’s​ ​physical​ ​ education​ ​job became​ available.​ ​He​ ​taught​ ​PE​ ​for​ ​five​ ​ years​ ​before​ leaving​ ​to​ ​pursue​ ​

his​ ​master’s​ ​degree​ ​in​ secondary​ ​guidance and​ ​counseling.​ ​ Gary​ returned​ ​to​ ​​ ​FA​ ​as​ ​a​ ​ guidance​ ​counselor​ ​to​ ​work​ ​ alongside​ Ken​ ​Brown​ ​and​ ​Jack​ Gordon.​ ​He remained​ ​for​ ​29​ ​ years,​ ​retiring​ from​ ​full-time​ ​ work​ ​in​ ​2010.

An​ ​outstanding​ ​high​ ​school​ ​ athlete​, ​Gary was​ ​a​ ​football​ ​ and​ ​baseball​ ​player​ ​in​ ​high​ school​ ​in​ ​New​ ​York​ and​ ​ played on​ ​several​ state​ ​championship​ ​teams. ​Gary​ ​also​ ​ earned​ all​ ​NYC​ ​second​ ​team​ ​ honors,​ ​and​ ​was​ the​ captain​ ​ EXCELLENCE, Page 7A

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MAJOR UPGRADE — Children will find a new look and exciting equipment to try out as Bridgton saw a major upgrade at its three playgrounds — Junior Harmon Field (above), Salmon Point Campground and Town Commons (next to the police station) — as new custom nature-inspired, cedar log playgrounds from Bear Playgrounds of Lima, N.Y., arrived last week and were installed. Rec Director Gary Colello said local parks were in dire need of improvements, and money was raised last year at town meeting to improve the playgrounds.

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Thursday, September 14 7:42 a.m. Police and medical personnel responded to a report of a vehicle striking a house on Harrison Road.

9:16 a.m. Vandals caused damage to a Malcolm Road property.

12:51 p.m. A theft on North High Street was reported.

2:11 p.m. A Fosterville Road resident reported that the neighbor’s goats were on her property and eating garden items.

7:45 p.m. Police received notice from Portland Police that a vehicle — registered to a Bridgton resident — had been abandoned on St. John’s Street.

Portland Police requested a local officer to make contact with the owner.

Friday, September 15 8:04 a.m. Police received a report that a patient was being disruptive to hospital staff. Officer Muise assisted another law enforcement officer with the subject, who was being released and placed into custody on a domestic violence assault charge.

6:39 p.m. A caller claimed he had been harassed by a female.

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8:57 a.m. A caller informed police she had found a wallet on Route 117.

4:28 p.m. A caller sought a call from police in reference to legal questions regarding a restraining order.

9:30 p.m. While on patrol, police observed a male riding a bicycle in the middle of Main Street, near Highland Road, yelling and swerving. Police drove the subject to a residence on Sweden Road.

Wednesday, September 13 7:46 a.m. Following a stop on Portland Road, police charged a motorist with two counts of violation of conditional release and operating after suspension.

9:32 a.m. Officer McCormick assisted United Ambulance personnel with a call involving a 5-year-old who had fallen and suffered a neck injury on Kansas Road.

4:07 p.m. A Holden Hills resident received a fraudulent phone call supposedly from the IRS. 6:55 p.m. A vehicle collided with a deer on Sweden Road.

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These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, September 11 6:52 a.m. Officer Muise responded to a motor vehicle crash on Portland Road.

2:25 p.m. Police received a report that a mini Winnebago, which was unsafe to drive, was stolen from a Bridgton Road residence in Sebago.

8:20 p.m. Police checked the wellbeing of a North Bridgton Road resident.

11:21 p.m. A vehicle was found parked to the far left of the Town Garage parking lot. Officer Swiatek spoke with a female driver, who was tired after work and decided to sleep awhile before driving home.

Tuesday, September 12 12:35 a.m. Police checked on a male who was riding his skateboard on the side of the road in front of Ricky’s Diner.

7:04 a.m. A caller, who claimed to be the person of interest captured on surveillance video from a local store and posted on the BPD’s Facebook page, requested to speak with an officer.

These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, September 11 10:45 a.m. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the post office parking lot.

10:56 a.m. Police investigated a missing person report at Molly Ockett Middle School.

3 p.m. Police responded to an assault complaint on West Fryeburg Road.

7:08 p.m. Following a stop at the intersection of Lovell Road and Fish Street, police charged Anthony J. Dubois, 21, of Lovell, with speeding (30-plus mph over the posted speed limit).

7:26 p.m. A criminal mischief complaint on North Fryeburg Road was received.

Tuesday, September 12 10:50 a.m. A fraud complaint was handled.

8:08 p.m. Police stopped a vehicle on Haley Town Road and charged Douglas Belcher, 33, of Bartlett, N.H., with failing to pay a fine or fee.

8:51 p.m. A domestic disturbance reportedly occurred on Wiley Drive.

Wednesday, September 13 2:23 and 7:22 a.m. Alarms sounded on Lovewell Pond Road and Elm Street and police checked buildings.

9:12 a.m. A criminal trespass complaint at a Main Street residence was taken.

6:56 p.m. Police responded to a domestic disturbance on Lovewell Pond Road.

7:47 and 9:49 p.m. Police took harassment complaints on Raven Lane and Corn Shop Road.

Thursday, September 14 9:30 a.m. Unwanted subjects were at a Bridgton Road store.

3:34 p.m. Criminal mischief at the intersection of Fish Street and North Fryeburg Road was reported.

6:25 p.m. Criminal trespass at a Bridgton Road store was reported.

Friday, September 15 1:15 p.m. Police were sent to a Bridgton Road location for a complaint.

4:52 p.m. Criminal mischief at Hemlock Bridge Road was investigated.

7:09 p.m. Responding to an assault complaint on West Fryeburg Road, police charged Tyler Demees, 23, of Conway, N.H., with assault, unlawful sexual contact and reckless conduct. Police also charged Ronald Berideau, 23, of Fryeburg, with reckless conduct, driving to endanger and failing to maintain control of a motor vehicle.

Saturday, September 16 11:52 a.m. Police served a restraining order to a subject at a Main Street location.

4:38 p.m. Suspicious activity reportedly occurred on Haley Town Road.

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Harrison selectmen meeting approved. With winter looming in the months ahead, the town is in need of a one-ton truck to help with plowing.

There is no life left in an existing truck, which has been used to plow intersections and other places over the past 14 years.

After talking with Public Works employees and discussing what inventory is available at five dealerships, Finch narrowed the choice to a fully-equipped Ford oneton, priced at $63,428. The purchase would be made with funds taken from the Capital Reserve Account, which is over the $1 million mark.

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(Continued from Page 4A) 6:22 a.m. A noise complaint (construction workers using saws) on Little Mountain Lane was received.

12:06 p.m. A tenant claimed his residence was made uninhabitable by the building’s landlord.

12:40 p.m. While a subject allegedly was retrieving items from a South High Street location, the individual was hit in the head with a bat. Police charged a female with assault.

12:44 p.m. A subject out hunting off North High Street found a vehicle that had been torched.

3:35 p.m. A wallet was stolen from a parked vehicle on Main Street.

10:34 p.m. A caller claimed someone vandalized his friend’s vehicle, which he was driving.

Sunday, September 17 1:16 a.m. Police received a report that six to 10 people were in a Portland Road parking lot looking into vehicles.

1:28 a.m. Officers Hammond and Gaumont checked a report of a disturbance (yelling) at Junior Harmon Field.

10:54 a.m. A walker on Kansas Road found credit cards and other purse contents along the roadway.

11:32 a.m. A purse was stolen at a Main Street location.

2:29 p.m. Police were asked to check on four children who were swimming unsupervised in a brook between Monk and North Bridgton Roads. Officer Muise talked with the children, who were playing near the water and not swimming. They told the officer that they were on their own property and their parents knew where they were.

8:40 p.m. Police were called regarding an unwanted female allegedly trying to gain access to a Main Street house.

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(Continued from Page 1A) 2012. That was when it expired. That was the research I found out in the last week or two,” Merkle said.

The cost estimates “are all the same. The issue is” whether the town goes with a one-year, two-year, three-year or a five-year plan, he said. The costs decrease with the longer plans, he said.

“You inspect the generator in March of every year. You do an inspection of all electrical components, test the system under load.

It is something I cannot do. I don’t have the tools,” Merkle said.

He explained the particulars of the generator malfunction that happened earlier this month.

“The breaker was tripped. The main circuit breaker for the electrical motherboard,” he said.

While inspecting the block heater, someone “touched the hoses and they feed off the blockheater. Thankfully it didn’t run. If it started we would have blown the generator’s engine,” he said.

In other business, the board also addressed the autumn road paving list, which included a number of roads scheduled for paving. Many of those are interconnecting. So, once the paving season is wrapped up, the paved areas will meet.

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Initially, selectmen considered tabling the matter until Sawicki could provide more comparable property examples, but Wentworth said a delay could actually hurt Sawicki’s ability to appeal Harrison’s decision.

The abatement process has a specific timeline, and tabling could result in Sawicki missing a deadline to submit his case to the county commissioners. The initial abatement request was submitted in July, but the town did not take up the matter until after August when the tax rate was set.

Selectman Bill Winslow motioned to deny the request due to lack of enough information. Selectmen agreed 5-0.

Tax info online. Finch noted as Harrison continues along the technology pathway, the public now has the ability to find property card and tax information online at the town webpage (www.harrisonmaine.org/assessor).

To find property card information and current tax information click on the “Harrison property cards.” In the drop down menu, select Harrison.

Select how you wish to see the information and then select what you would like to use for search criteria. Current taxes due on the property are located at the bottom of the page for the property selected to view.

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Transfer Station was closed Wednesday to allow the contractor the necessary time and safety for the paving of the roadway and to limit vehicle use as it sets.

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Finch didn’t expect the older truck to “die” before the plowing season hits, but noted that is why the town has built a reserve account to address such matters when they arise.

Finch said the new truck offers the town “flexibility,” has the Public Works crew’s approval and “the price is right.”

Hearing that the town did not seek public bids for the truck, Selectman Sykes questioned if the purchasing policy was followed. Finch said the policy was indeed reviewed and followed.

Selectmen voted 5-0 to authorize the purchase. Finch hopes additional negotiations with the vehicle dealer could lower the price. Selectmen also suggested that the town could try to sell the older model, “as is,” in hopes of recouping some funds to put toward the new purchase.

Abatement denied.

Feeling Mark Sawicki failed to present comparable local real estate in his attempts to gain an abatement for his 3.2acre Bakers Akers Road property, selectmen unanimously rejected the request.

Sawicki told selectmen he had purchased the property for $675,000, but the town valued the shorefront home on Long Lake at $903,600.

Assessor John Wentworth pointed out that one property in the appraisal report was actually in Bridgton, not Harrison. He also noted that town officials could not use the appraisal report as a basis for a decision without seeking permission from the author — a stipulation clearly stated in the report. The report was created for the buyer’s lending institution, Quicken Loans.

Wentworth also noted that while the town is certified at 110% valuation, it is actually

for their efforts.

With the completion of this work, Harrison has successfully upgraded over 6.25 miles of road, bringing the five-year total to 15.5 miles — accounting for about 30% of the 48 miles of town roads.

Next week, roadwork issues between Reid Road and Blueberry Lane on Summit Hill Road will be addressed.

The work to be done will require the road to be shut down for short periods and at various times. Culvert replacement will be required at the entrance of Reid Road with along with another across Summit Hill Road.

End of the summer. The end of summer brings the shutdown of local parks. Removal of floats and docks at Crystal Lake and Long Lake parks will begin taking place this week and should be completed close to Oct. 15.

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“We pay 17% of the budget, yet we have just two representatives on the 22-member school board,” Frank said.

“We have two elected members dealing with 65% of our budget, and five (selectmen) dealing with the remainder.”

The town will soon advertise, seeking volunteers to work on the Educational Analysis Committee.

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2017 Capital Roads Project. Finch was pleased to tell selectmen that the town has completed the 2017 major road projects with the paving of Town Farm Road.

“This completes what has been one of the largest, if not the largest town road improvement package undertaken in Harrison,” Finch reported.

This year’s project included the major upgrade, (reclaim, gravel, base coat, top coat and shoulders) of Dawes Hill, Deerhill, Fogg, Buck and Town Farm Roads.

“Thanks to F. R. Carroll Inc. of Limerick for the great work his people did,” the manager added.

Secondary projects this year — as part of the package — included Lincoln Street, Transfer Station roadway and the upper parking lot at the Town Office. Finch thanked A&W Paving Inc., of Norway

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Rose J. Rice

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PORTLAND — Rose J. Rice, 77, of Oxford passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017 at Maine Medical Center.

She was born in Damariscotta on April 4, 1940, the daughter of Walter Charles and Louise Blake Coffin. She attended Wiscasset schools and had been an Avon representative for 32 years. She married Bruce R. Rice on Feb. 9, 1980. She was a member of the First Congregational Church Thalians Club.

She is survived by her daughter, Betty Moore of Oxford; her sons John Ames, Jr. of Norway and Andrew Ames of Waterford; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband in 1996; two sisters, Caroline Verrill and Vera Thorn; a stepson, Scott Rice; and a grandson.

Online condolences may be shared with her family at www. chandlerfunerals.com A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Foster-Carroll American Legion Post in South Paris with a brief service at 2 p.m.

Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris.

WINDHAM — Ida A. Fecteau, 95, died on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, with her family by her side.

She was born in Montella, Italy, on April 2, 1922, the daughter of Nicola and Lucia (Marinari) D’Alessandro.

Ida lost both her parents when she was very young, and was placed in an orphanage at the early age of nine. In 1939, she made the journey to immigrate to the United States. She arrived at Ellis Island, and stayed there a week while awaiting her uncle Genesio Marinari Jr. before heading to Washington D.C. Ida was a hard worker with a tremendous amount of drive. She was even able to teach herself the English language by going to the movies. She then began writing to a pen pal, George P. Fecteau, a Westbrook native, who was in the service during WWII. The pair became close and eventually married. Together, they raised their four sons in the Windham community. Family was an integral part of Ida’s life, and she always thought of others before herself. Ida was an exceptional cook, with recipes from the “old” country.

Her spaghetti sauce was out of this world, and she enjoyed making cakes and pies. Ida also enjoyed working with her hands, whether that it was in her garden tending to her flowers, or helping hem a dress.

Ida is survived by three sons, Gene Fecteau of Windham, Stephen Fecteau of Casco and Nick Fecteau of Poland; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, George P. Fecteau in 1980; her son, George R. Fecteau; and her brother, Sabino D’Alessandro.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham. Burial will be at a later date in Arlington Cemetery.

To express condolences and to participate in Ida’s online tribute please visit www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com Memorial donations in Ida’s honor may be made to Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 US Rte. 1, Suite 1, Scarborough, ME 04074.

PORTLAND — Mary Catherine (Welch) Curran, 88, died peacefully on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, with family by her side, at St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation and Residence in Portland.

Mary was born to Mary Bissette and Charles Edward Welch in Rutland, Vt., on April 4, 1929, the oldest of four children. She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1947 and Mercy School of Nursing in 1950, also in Portland.

She had a long and fulfilling career caring for others as a registered nurse. Her inclination to nurture others carried into her early years in at St Joseph’s as she was often seen taking fellow patients for a walk. Mary loved her New England sports teams and had an endearing sense of humor.

She is survived by five children, Mary Curran Huntley of Portland, Patricia Curran Raitto of Naples, Shaun Francis Curran of Portland, Joseph Charles Curran of South Portland and Timothy James Curran of Windham; 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and many other family members and friends.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m., at the Samuel Wilde Memorial Chapel at Evergreen Cemetery, 672 Stevens Avenue, Portland. To sign Mary’s guestbook and leave memories and condolences for the family, visit: www.advantageportland.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 383 U.S. Route One, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074.

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Christine D. Craig LOVELL — Christine D. “Chris” Craig, 58, of Lovell, passed away after battling a long illness on Tuesday morning, Sept. 12, 2017, in the comfort of her own home, with family at her side.

She was born on, Dec. 10, 1958, in Dorchester, Mass., a daughter of Thomas A. and Carol (Carey) Thomson. Chris attended school in Mass., and moved to Maine in the early 1970s, graduating from Fryeburg Academy.

Chris married Stephen “Diz” Craig at the Village Church on June 7, 1975. They made their home in Lovell, as he worked locally and she in North Conway, N.H., as a paralegal for many years, eventually owning and operating her own office, Legal Eagles.

As a younger woman, she was a member of the Lovell Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and was always willing to provide baked goods to help support people in the community. She was a fun-spirited, fiery redhead, who enjoyed being a homemaker to her husband, loved cooking, spending time with her “grands,” cuddling with her 1-year-old chocolate lab, reading, and being at camp on Kezar.

Chris is survived by her mother, Carol Craig and her husband, Maynard of Lovell; her husband, Stephen “Diz” Craig of Lovell; two daughters, Lauri McGrath and her husband, Matthew of Lovell, and Carey “JoJo” Craig and her wife, Jodi of Lewiston; two grandchildren, McKenna and Brody; a sister, Corinne J. Whitaker of Conway, N.H.; a brother, Robert M. Thomson of Tamworth, N.H.; and many extended family members including: aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Thomas Thomson, and an infant brother, Thomas Thomson Jr. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept.

23, at the Lovell Fire Station (3 Hatch Hill Rd., Lovell). Gifts may be given in Chris’s memory to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater New England Chapter, 101A First Ave., Waltham, MA 02451. Arrangements are in the care of the Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren St., Fryeburg. Condolences and tributes may be shared with Chris’s family at www.woodfuneralhome.org

David W. Mason FRYEBURG — David W. Mason, 100, of Fryeburg, passed away on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.

Born in New York City in 1917, he was the son of Appleton A. and Louise G. Mason. He graduated from Columbia College in l939, where he was captain of the tennis team. He received his MA from Columbia Teachers College and taught at the Punahou School in Hawaii, and the Riverdale Country Day School, Fairfield and Greenwich Country Day Schools in Conn.

He served in the American Field Service as an ambulance driver attached to the British Eighth Army in North Africa during World War II. He was owner/director of Camp Agawam in Raymond, and, along with his wife, Peg, ran the camp for 30 years. He started the Main Idea program at Agawam in 1971 which, for the past 46 years, still gives over 100 boys a free week of camping activities each summer. He and Peg also owned and operated Agawam Kezar Ski Camp for 40 years in Center Lovell. He received the prestigious Halsey Gulick award by the Maine Youth Camping Association in 2005 for his contribution to camping.

Dave and his wife have been members of the Lovell United Church of Christ for 62 years, and he served as a trustee. He was a former school board member, past president of the Lovell Conservation Commission, past president of Lovell Youthways and Lovell Recreation. He spearheaded the drive to get tennis courts in Lovell and, in 1985, the annual tennis tournament was started which was, and is still, named the “Dave Mason Kezar Lake Tennis Tournament.”

He coached boys’ and girls’ basketball and baseball teams in Lovell for 15 years, and also started the Jr. Ski program. The Lovell Town Report was dedicated to him in 1988 for his many years of service to the youth of Lovell. He was parade chairman of Lovell Old Home Days for many years. It was his idea to have a Veterans Honor Roll in Lovell. He was the fundraising chairman for the Center Lovell Firehouse, the Lovell Athletic Field and the Lovell UCC parsonage.

The Fryeburg Academy Alumni Association honored Dave as outstanding non-alumni in 2013. He was also selected into the 2017 Fryeburg Academy Hall of Excellence. Dave and Peg were strong supporters of many Academy sporting events.

He composed and sang over 50 “Davy Crockett” ballads to friends at anniversaries, birthdays and retirements to the delight of everyone.

He was predeceased by a son, David Jr.; and brothers, Appleton and George. He is survived by his wife, Peg of 62 years; daughter Barbara and her husband Neil of Andover, Mass.; son Peter and wife Lynne of Canton, Conn., son James and his wife, Diane of Bristol, England; granddaughters Katie, Marianne, Felicity, Louise and Rachel; and great-granddaughter Sophia.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Lovell United Church of Christ, located at 1174 Main Street, Lovell, at 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 24. Following the service, a reception will be held at Pleasant Point Inn, located at 149 Pleasant Point Road, Center Lovell, from 4 to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, if so desired, contributions to his memory may be made to one of the following organizations, Camp Agawam, 54 Agawam Rd., Raymond, ME 04071; or online at www.campagawam.org

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SEBAGO — Helen Donaleen “Donna” LaFleur, 90, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017 at Bridgton Hospital after developing acute health issues on Sept. 3.

She was born in Catawba, Wis. on April 30, 1927 to Glenn Radel and Levicia (Baxter) Radel.

Donna had many health challenges in her later years, which lead her daughter, Kathy LaFleur, to become her full-time caregiver for the past two years.

Donna’s husband, John LaFleur, passed away on Dec. 17, 2015.

Donna graduated from Richland Center High School, Richland Center, Wis. in 1945, where she excelled in sports and was one of two girls whose name was engraved on a G.A.A. trophy for four years of athletic achievement. Following high school, she attended Groves Barnhart Business College in Madison, Wis. After marrying John and moving to Portland, she always worked in office settings including Casco Bank and Trust, Boy Scouts of America, WMTWTV and Radio and retired in 1988 after 20 years with the local offices of General Motors. Donna was a member of Central Square Baptist Church in Portland for many years, then after moving to Sebago, she became a very active member of the East Baldwin Congregational Church.

Donna learned to do just about all sports that John liked. They snowmobiled about anywhere in Maine, where there was snow.

She learned to hunt and fish and went on many trips with John during their 69 years of In Loving Memory marriage. Retirement years were of spent traveling to all 50 states, Paul C. Walker all but one by RV. This was the highlight of Donna and John’s adventuresome life.

She was predeceased by her husband, John; mother, Levicia, and father, Glenn Sr.; brother, Glenn Jr. and many relatives and friends in her childhood home of Wisconsin.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathy LaFleur of Sebago; and nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. at East Baldwin Congregational Church, 26 School Street, East Baldwin, Born April 20, 1930 04024.

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Richard R. Fox FRYEBURG — Richard Rowland “Dick” Fox, 94, of Fryeburg, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 at the Bridgton Hospital.

Born in Harmony on October 6, 1922, he was the son of Elmer E. Fox and Ethel C. Webster Fox. Dick moved with his father and sister, Marjorie to Stoneham during high school. He graduated from Fryeburg Academy in the class of 1941. He was drafted and proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He worked in the motor pool and baked and delivered bread behind the lines. He came home to marry his high school sweetheart, Anna Nutter on March 29, 1943. They enjoyed 67 years of marriage before her passing Oct. 18, 2010.

Dick worked with his father and grandfather logging with a team of horses, running logs on the Saco River and in the slab mill in North Lovell. He farmed for Phil Andrews until he and Anna bought their farm on Fish Street in 1948; bringing baby Alan to his new home and sisters. He went on to raise an award-winning herd of Holsteins. He was a Maine Green Pastures winner in 1953.

During his farming years, he was always ready to step in at a barn raising and became adept at dismantling and reassembling barns, including his own on Fish Street.

Dick was a charter member and the Fire Chief for Saco Valley Fire Department. He owned a red and white Chevy station wagon to transport his large family. He eventually put a red light on top and used it often to transport injured or sick neighbors and family to local hospitals. This led him to join his friends and neighbors in establishing the Fryeburg Rescue Squad. Dick proudly served the squad for many years. And he was extremely proud to be the clerkof-the-works when money was raised to move operations to Route 302 and build their new building. He would often remind everyone, they did it with NO tax dollars.

Dick was a lifetime member of the Maine Farm Bureau, serving in various official capacities with Anna during their farming years. He was a lifetime member of Fryeburg Fair, serving as a trustee since 1963. He was awarded the Fryeburg Distinguished Alumni Award in 1993.

When farming became less profitable, Dick sold his herd and worked as manager for Green Thumb Farms. When Donnie became older and took over for the family business, Dick went to work in the building business. He worked with Billy Robbins and Paul Haley, to name a few. He decided to start his own business.

He and his son Ken established Fox & Sons LLC and began another career moving and jacking barns and buildings. He “retired” and handed the business over to his son Ken and nephew Jeff Blake but continued to supervise into his 93rd year.

Able to stay in his own home until his fall on Sept. 9, he especially loved watching his grandson, Joel Blake and wife Angie farming his land with his great-grandsons.

Dick was predeceased by his wife Anna; brothers Webster Fox and baby Gerald Fox; sisters Ida Briggs and Ruth Powers; his grandson, Craig Thurston and daughter-in-law Susan Harnden Fox; and his parents.

He is survived by his seven children: Judith (Bob) Chase, Joyce (Fred) Kennett, Jean Blake, Alan (Janet) Fox, Thomas (Clara) Fox, Kenneth Fox, and Karen (Larry) Grey. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and spouses, and 17 great-grandchildren; plus many loving nieces and nephews, but especially Webster L. Fox and Kathy P. Nichols.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23, in the Expo Center on the Fryeburg Fairgrounds. Family and friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 22 at the Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren St., Fryeburg. Interment will be at the Riverside Cemetery in North Fryeburg.

Family asks that in lieu of flowers to please consider a donation in Dick’s memory to the Fryeburg Rescue, P.O. Box 177, Fryeburg, ME 04037; the Saco Valley Fire Department, 148 North Fryeburg Rd., Fryeburg, ME 04037; or a charity of your choice.

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Obituaries BROWNFIELD — Stanley Theodore Tyner, 91, passed away Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at Mineral Springs in No. Conway, N.H. He was born in Oxford on October 16, 1925, to Richard Tyner and Alice Brett. He attended Oxford schools before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1942, where he served in WWII as an Aviation Machinists Mate, servicing planes as a Mechanic 1st Class on an island in the Pacific.

After his return, he was working for the state, operating heavy equipment, and he boarded at the Harmon home in Brownfield, where he later met and married their daughter, Barbara Harmon.

Following the wedding they moved to Conn., where he worked at Niles, Bemont and Pond testing airplane engines for the war effort, until they returned to settle in Brownfield in 1954.

He worked for Lovell United Telephone in Fryeburg, and retired from Saco River Telephone after 30 years in the industry.

He fully enjoyed his retirement, spending summers on Pequawket Pond in Brownfield, and wintering in Sarasota, Fla. He was a life member of Mount Moriah Masonic Lodge #56, where he served as Master, and also served many years as Patron as a life member of the Order of Eastern Star, and was a member of the Brownfield Community Church, and Brownfield Fire Department.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Barbara Harmon; their daughter, Mary Tyner and companion Dimitri Savchick of Brownfield; granddaughter Heather Chambers and husband Lonnie; and step-great-grandchildren Hunter and Melodee; grandson, Kurt Bagley; nephew and nieces, Bruce Tyner, Cynthia Shoppe, Sylvia Verrill, Sally Reynolds Whitaker, Jo Harmon Guerrette, Nancy Harmon Kollias, and several great-nieces and nephews and loving families.

Per his request, there will be no services.

Arrangements are with Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home, Cornish, www.mainefuneral.com In his memory donations may be made to Fryeburg Rescue, PO Box 177, Fryeburg, ME 04037.

Richard A. Norden DENMARK — Richard A. Norden, 68, of Denmark, passed away at the Hospice House in Auburn on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.

He was born in Portland on Jan., 2, 1949, the son of the late Henry Norden and Elizabeth (Barney) Norden, along with his siblings Philip, Suzanne, and Imelda.

Richard graduated from Portland High School in 1968. He began working for the Portland Water District, Brown Chrysler Motors, Ron’s Vette Center, and was also the New England Sales Rep for Franco Belge Coal and Oil Stoves imported from France. He owned and operated The Village Stove Shoppe in Yarmouth, and he worked for Custom Coach and Limousine as a chauffeur. He also worked for SMCC in the Maintenance Department and started Uncle Henry’s Barn in Denmark, which sold antiques and collectibles.

He was a member of the Pine Tree Rod and Gun Club and the Mount Washington Valley Old Car Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, auctions, snowmobiling, motorcycling and collected vintage metal toys and cars. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Richard is survived by his wife, Nanette (Tasker) Norden of Denmark; son, Peter Norden and his wife Arlene of Standish; two grandchildren, David Entrich of Biddeford and Alisha Norden of Boston; great-grandchild, Evielynn Francis of Biddeford; along with nieces, nephews, and his buddy and riding companion, Tucker (his mini German Schnauzer).

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 5 to 7 p.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at A.T. Hutchins Funeral Home, 660 Brighton Ave., Portland. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 21, at A.T. Hutchins, with interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland. To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.athutchins.com In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard’s name may be made to the Maine Cancer Foundation, 170 U.S. Route 1, Suite 250, Falmouth, ME 04105, or mainecancer.org

Alfred W. Lord BROWNFIELD — Alfred W. Lord, a lifelong resident of Brownfield, passed away on Sept. 12, 2017 at Fryeburg Healthcare Center.

He was born in 1923, son of Walter A. and Sadie Walker Lord. Alfred was educated in Brownfield schools, graduating from Bean Memorial High School. After graduating he worked with his father logging with their team of horses.

After Pearl Harbor, he went into the Army and was trained at Pensacola, Fla., before being shipped to the Pacific theater. When the Army joined with the Air Force, he became a Staff Sergeant in the 3rd Air Commando Squadron serving in the Philippines (mostly Luzon and Leyte). He was one of many men who were flown in gliders to behind enemy lines to establish advanced landing sites for the Allies. He was honorably discharged at Christmas in 1946.

Returning home he married Barbara Gilpatrick. Alfred was employed by Brick Craft Industries in Conway, N.H., for many years and after that company closed, he went to Yield House, retiring from there in 1988.

He was active in his community, as Past Master of Shepherd River Lodge before it became Mt. Moriah Lodge #56, and was a 70-year member of the Masons.

Alfred was a member of the Brownfield Historical Society, a member of the Brownfield Fire Dept., a member of NRA, and a staunch supporter of 2nd amendment rights.

He supported many various charities, especially veteran organizations because he highly respected veterans’ dedication and service.

Alfred was an avid outdoorsman — hunting and fishing — and over the years was very successful in both endeavors. He loved farming and had a vegetable garden until he was 91 years old. He enjoyed his family and friends and would lend a hand whenever needed. He was a devoted and supportive caregiver to his wife of 54 years, Barbara, during her long struggle with severe rheumatoid arthritis until her passing in 2000.

In August 2017 he was presented the Boston Post Cane as the eldest person in the Town of Brownfield, Maine.

Alfred is survived by a daughter, Judith and husband Stanley; a son, Dennis and wife Roberta; four grandchildren, Donna Durgin, Pamela Coffin, Paul Lord and Glen Lord; seven great-grandchildren, Robynne Mallett, Jaysen Mallett, Kayla Durgin, Andrew Douphinett, Christopher Douphinett, Ethan and Gage Lord, one great-great-grandson Damian Haine.

With respect to Alfred’s specific wishes, there will be no services and a private committal for just family at their convenience.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home, Cornish, www.mainefuneral.com If anyone wishes, please make donations in his name to Fryeburg Rescue, 89 Bridgton Road, Fryeburg, Maine 04037 or Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Road, Fryeburg, ME 04037.

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Sherrill A. Douglass Sr. SEBAGO — Sherrill A. Douglass Sr., 83, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017.

He was born in Sebago on Feb. 8, 1934, a child of the late Albion and Gertrude (Durrell) Douglass.

After attending Sebago schools and graduating from Potter Academy, Sherrill went on to work many different jobs over the years; however, carpentry was the trade he truly loved.

Sherrill was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, trapping, fishing and gardening.

He was a longtime member of the Sebago Church of the Nazarene.

He is predeceased by an infant, who passed away at seven-weeksold, Garth Douglass; and a sister, Loann Douglass.

Sherrill is survived by his beloved wife, Sylvia (Smith) Douglass; a son, Sherrill Douglass Jr. of California; a stepdaughter, Nora Caruso of Massachusetts; a sister, Jean Garland of Sebago; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Sebago Church of the Nazarene, Route 114 in Sebago.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home, Cornish, www.mainefuneral.com In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sebago Church of the Nazarene, 176 Sebago Road, Sebago, ME 04029.

(Continued from Page 1A) a draft of the marijuana moratorium.

Both items will be presented to residents for a decision during a Special Town Meeting, Grattelo said.

“The town has to vote on the moratorium. It is a town vote,” he said.

The residents are the legislative arm of the Town of Naples and any moratorium must be approved in this manner.

“My guess is this vote will take place sometime this November,” he said.

Then, Grattelo addressed the audience in the room and watching the live video on LRTV, “Just so everyone knows, it is the wishes to go in the direction of a moratorium.”

Selectman Rich Cebra said, “There is a statewide moratorium on growing it” for recreational use.

Grattelo said the code enforcement office will put a hold on permits because of the pending moratorium. Even if the town does not have one in place, it is covered by the statewide pot law moratorium. When it is allowed, there are only so many licenses that will be issued.

“It is coming to a town meeting soon. It is a question that is coming soon,” Grattelo said.

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“Your definition of soon is the beginning of November,” he said.

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CORRECTION — There was a numerological error in the article entitled, “Accrued vacation time puts dent in account,” which appeared in the Sept. 7 edition of The Bridgton News.

While watching the video of the Sept. 1 special meeting of the Naples Board of Selectmen, the reporter incorrectly heard $19,217 when in fact the chairman had said $9,217. That was the amount being taken from the sick leave account.

The correct amount of the total payout to the town manager is $25,511.

It was not discussed during the board meeting, but former Naples Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak declined approximately $5,000 worth of vacation time saying it was “excessive and not in line with what was expected of my employment.”

Additionally, Paraschak provided selectmen with recommendations on “creating a refined yet still competitive contract for the town with the next town manager.”

The Bridgton News apologizes for any confusion this error may have caused.

(Continued from Page 3A) his​ ​junior and​ ​senior​ ​years.​ ​He​ ​ was​ awarded​ ​the​ ​Lou​ ​Gehrig​ ​ Award​ ​for​ sportsmanship​ ​and​ ​ the​ Sam​ ​Huff​ Scholarship​ ​ Award (and​ ​was​ ​interviewed​ ​ by​ ​Frank​ ​Gifford,​ ​Sam​ ​Huff​ ​ and​ ​Kyle​ ​Rote).​ Although​ a​ ​ knee​ ​injury​ ​ended​ ​his​ ​college​ football career​ ​after​ ​the​ ​first​ ​ season,​ ​Gary​ took​ ​this​ ​opportunity​ ​to​ ​accept​ ​his​ ​first​ coaching​ ​job​ ​with​ ​the​ ​Yankton​ ​Youth Football​ ​League.

Gary’s​ ​love​ ​of​ ​coaching​ ​continued​ throughout​ ​his​ ​ career.​ He​ ​was​ ​the​ ​head​ coach​ ​ of​ ​the​ ​FA​ ​baseball​ ​team​ for​ ​ 19 years,​ and​ ​during​ ​that​ ​time​ ​ won​ ​two​ ​state​ championships​ ,​ ​1982​-​1983.​ ​He​ ​also​ served​ as​ ​an​ ​assistant​ baseball coach​ ​ for​ ​10​ ​years,​ assistant​ ​coach​ ​ for​ ​junior varsity​ ​and​ freshmen​ ​football​ ​for​ ​seven​ ​years,​ ​ and​freshmen​ ​and​ ​junior varsity ​basketball​ ​for three​ ​years.​ ​ Three​ ​FA​ ​yearbooks​ ​have​ ​been​ dedicated​ ​to​ ​him​ ​and​ ​needless​ ​ to​ ​say,​ ​his​ students​ ​and​ ​players​ ​ have always​ ​been​ ​a​ priority.

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the​ ​Fryeburg​ Recreation​ ​ Department,​ ​he​ ​has​ ​served​ ​ as​ ​a​ ​girls’​ ​softball​ ​coach,​ ​rec​ ​ tackle football​ coach​ ​(boasting​ ​three​ ​undefeated​ ​seasons),​ run​ ​hitting​ ​and​ ​pitching​ ​clinics​ ​for​ ​the​ ​towns​ of​ ​Fryeburg​ ​ and Bridgton,​ ​volunteered​ ​as​ umpire​ ​for​ ​area​ ​little​ ​league​ ​ programs,​ ​and​ served​ ​as​ ​the​ ​ Academy’s​ ​intramural​ ​director for​ ​three​ ​years.

Gary​ ​continues​ ​to​ ​work​ ​at​ ​ Indian​ ​Acres​ ​and​ just​ ​completed​ ​his​ ​46th​ ​summer.​ ​In​ ​2006,​ the​ ​camp​ ​named​ ​and dedicated​ ​their​ ​baseball​ field​ ​in​ ​his​ ​ honor.​ ​His​ ​daughter,​ ​Meredith​ and​ ​son,​ ​Jim​ ​are​ ​FA​ ​grads​ ​and​ ​ have​ ​both​ spent time​ ​working​ ​ with​ ​their​ ​dad​ ​at​ ​Indian​ Acres​ ​ over​ ​the​ ​years.

Dave​ ​and​ ​Peg​ ​Mason Significant​ ​Supporters “They​ ​had​ ​a​ ​calm,​ ​nurturing​ ​manner​ ​about​ them​ ​that​ ​ ended​ ​up​ ​settling​ ​into​ ​your​ ​ bones,”​ …a​ ​quote​ ​from​ ​a​ ​former camper​ ​attending​ Dave’s​ ​ 100th​ ​birthday​ ​party​ ​last​ ​April.

The​ ​Masons​ ​met​ ​in​ ​church​ ​ while​ ​living​ ​in​ Connecticut.​ ​

(Continued from Page 5A) will be working directly with the paving contractor and obtaining cubic yards of asphalt on a daily basis. Additionally, Merkle will send bi-weekly reports to the board members, he said.

“Every two days, I will send you guys a report. That way you are in the loop. I will get a truck ticket for each truck. Every time they get asphalt and bring it over, I will get a ticket from the driver,” he said.

A total of seven roads are being paved in the coming month, Merkle said. He added a fact most Mainers know — that is all weather-dependent.

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That’s Entertainment at the Fryeburg Fair

By Rachel Andrews Damon Fryeburg Fair, established in 1851, has long mixed talent and entertainment of all kinds with their agricultural mission.

Rudy Vallee, Tammy Wynette, Jeannie C. Riley, The Mamas & The Papas, Tiny Tim, Chubby Checker, Lady Antebellum and Jamey Johnson are just a few of the long list of performers that have headlined the Night Show at Fryeburg Fair.

Jon Bliss of Lovell and Tony Martineau of Fryeburg have been the guys behind the Fair’s music and entertainment scene for several years.

Martineau started working at the Fair in 1999, joining entertainment directors Kevin Muse and David Hastings III, both of Fryeburg. Now in his 18th year, Martineau replaced Muse in 2004 when he tragically passed.

Bliss joined the Fair in 2004, replacing Hastings when he moved to the Fair’s Finance Committee. Martineau and Bliss have shared all talent responsibilities since. A.O. Pike of Fryeburg, who began working with the fair in 1967,

held the entertainment reins in the late 60s and 70s.

“Back then our budget was $500 and our most regular act was the Fryeburg Fair Boys, two talented blind men from northern Maine who were a big draw,” Pike said.

Much has evolved in country fair entertainment since then, leaving behind daredevil motorcycle acts, polesitters and “girly shows.”

Today, Bliss and Martineau work closely with talent agent Diana Ammon of Atlantic Music Productions from Newton, N.H., to book night show entertainers.

“Diana knows when a performer or group is just about to hit it big and often we can snag them for a show.

She has the ability to identify up-and-coming stars. We’ve been very fortunate to contract with a few right before they hit the big-time like Lady Antebellum, Jamey Johnson and Phil Vassar,” they said.

“We pretty much stick with country music but some diversity is good for the fairgoers as long as we don’t stray too far,” Bliss said. “We tried rap and that’s not going

to happen again.”

“And we probably won’t do comedy,” Martineau adds.

“Comedians are best in a small setting and it doesn’t translate as well in the great outdoors.”

Fryeburg Fair built a much-needed new performance stage on wheels ten years ago. The fair’s yearround maintenance crew is charged with rolling it out as soon as the space becomes available. The stage sits on the fair’s half-mile horse racing track. Set up begins right after the last horse crosses the finish line! A local group of seasonal hires makes up a strong and fast-moving stage crew. They populate the stage with music, sound and light equipment set up to the artist’s specifications.

New England Audio Tech’s Rainbow Productions from Atkinson, N.H., has been the fair’s sound company for over 20 years. It’s high pressure and time-sensitive to seamlessly finalize the process by showtime — always 8 p.m.

Before most shows start, Martineau’s wife, Gail, manFAIR, Page 4B Tony Martineau & Jon Bliss, the heads of entertainment at Fryeburg Fair.

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LOVELL — Harvest Gold Gallery is thrilled to welcome back their very first artist, Carol Novotne. A native of Montana, Novotne is a highly-lauded impressionistic painter. Her work has been shown in galleries across the country and she is the director of Helena Art Center. Novotne will be setting up her easel and hosting the gallery’s third and final plein air event of the summer on Saturday, Sept. 30.

Based in Helena, Montana, Novotne held her first professional show at age 16. After graduating from the University of Montana in 1970 with a bachelor’s of fine arts degree, she went on to study ceramics under Rudy Audio, then jewelry making and gold casting under Maxine Blackmere, and painting under Walter Hook.

In 1976, Novotne received a master’s degree in anthropology and taught as a field archaeologist at Carroll College. In 1983, she became the director of the Helena Art Center, a school of fine arts. Under her guidance, the school expanded its art curriculum

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Often beginning her work sculpture, and introduced beginner art classes for plein air, her style is related to that of impressionist and young children.

Novotne’s extensive post-impressionist masters travels have profoundly such as Monet, Gauguin, influenced her art. When and Van Gogh. A member she returns to her small of the International Guild town studio, the inspiration of Impressionism, Novotne of her travels, combined produces some of the best with the natural splendor work in modern painting. of the wide grassy areas of Novotne’s artwork is easily Montana, results in the mar- recognizable with its strong velous landscapes for which colors and textures on large she is so well known. “I oil canvasses. Her wide live in a world of light and brushstrokes and seemingly texture,” she says. “I live haphazard splashes of color in a world of movement, are actually carefully conof prisms of color, and of trolled to produce spectacuspheres of light and shadow. lar plays of light and moveI look to paint a single short ment.

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Talking adventure

NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — Mountaineer, Emmy-award winner, director, producer, and photographer Thom Pollard of Jackson, N.H., will present an evening of adventure and inspiration highlighting his 2016 Everest summit and other expeditions. The event, in support of Memorial Hospital’s sports medicine initiatives, will take place on Friday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m., in the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy.

Pollard’s presentation, The Path is The Destination: Lessons Learned in Pursuit of Everest, will be geared to inspire a deeper understanding of self, and elicit the motiva-

tions that drive us to tackle seemingly insurmountable goals. Motivation, performance, teamwork, goal setting, and overcoming obstacles are all interwoven metaphorically into his talk.

The talk will feature neverbefore-seen images from the dramatic, middle of the night summit in 2016, on a day that claimed three lives at high altitude; and historical insight of early attempts and successes on Everest, including photos of long-lost Everest pioneer George Mallory from the 1999 research expedition (of which Pollard was high altitude cameraman). He will also present newly-discovered insight

Brewfest coming up!

CASCO — Rain or shine, we’ve got you covered! The annual Brewfest at Point Sebago in Casco is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Beer, music, food, and fun, all on the beach at Point Sebago! Over 30 brewers from around New England and 15 food vendors will be showcasing their products for people to sample and enjoy. Chad Porter and Carbon 14 and Random Order will be providing live musical entertainment.

Volunteers are always needed to help at the event. They will receive free admission, a Brewfest

T-shirt, free food, and bottled water. Volunteers can also sample the beers for just $5.

Tickets are available at the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce office, 101 Portland Rd. (Rte. 302) in Bridgton. Tickets may also be obtained online at www. mainelakesbrewfest.com/ For more information contact Angie at 6473472 or officemanager@ mainelakeschamber.com

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Maine Humanities Council Lecture

The third in a series of three lectures sponsored by the Maine Humanities Council will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. in the Bridgton Library. Hong Zhang, associate professor of East Asian Studies at Colby College, will speak on China’s One-Child Policy. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, please visit the library’s website or call 647-2472.

Public Breakfast

The Masons will be hosting a public breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 24, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. in the Oriental Masonic Lodge, 166 Harrison Road (Rte. 117), in Bridgton. The menu features eggs cooked to order, scrambled eggs, omelets, pancakes,

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about the first ascent of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953, including never-before-seen interview clips of Pollard with Hillary and Hillary’s son, Peter.

Pollard says, “I look forward to sharing untold stories from climbing’s greatest mystery.”

Thom will also share an overview of notable expeditions and adventures, including a reed ship expedition that sailed from Chile to Easter Island; Gasherbrum II in Pakistan; brushes with death in Alaska and our own Mount Washington; and an India expedition to the source of the Ganges River.

Whether you’re an avid hiker or climber yourself, or an armchair adventurer, be ready to be amazed by Pollard’s compelling storytelling and this awe-inspiring presentation for audiences of all ages.

Pollard has worked extensively in the United States and across the globe. His documentaries include Alaskan Reminiscences: 60 Years of Adventure with Bradford and Barbara Washburn for PBS; Orphan Orca: The Story of Springer the Whale for PBS and National Geographic; and Storm over Denali, The Power of The Mountain, and Alive on Everest for PBS. He was the high altitude cameraman for PBS and the BBC on Mount Everest in 1999 when the body of British mountaineering icon George Mallory was discovered at 27,000 feet on Everest’s north face, 75 years after his disappearance. The resulting film, Lost On Everest, was nominated for a prestigious Golden CINE Award for cinematography. In 2014, Pollard returned to Everest to film the story of a great-great-grandfather

Multi-talented mountaineer Thom Pollard at the summit of Everest in 2016. attempting to become the old- about Thom’s adventures, as to benefit Memorial Hospital’s est American to climb the well as to learn more about sports medicine initiatives mountain at 68 years of age. Memorial Hospital’s vision for will be welcome at the door.

During that filming, a tragic a new sports medicine facil- Seating is limited so advance avalanche claimed the lives of ity and other sports medicine registration online at http:// 16 climbing Sherpa and por- related initiatives for the com- tinyurl.com/MHEverest is encouraged to guarantee a seat. ters. The government of Nepal munity.

Admission to the talk is For more information, call stopped climbers for the rest of the year. The trajectory of free and voluntary donations 603-356-5461, ext. 2264. the film immediately changed from following a person to the summit, to the heart wrenching story of the Sherpa families who had lost loved ones in the avalanche.

NAPLES — Naples Pollard’s photographs Main Street is hosting an have appeared in publications Oktoberfest fundraiser such as National Geographic, sponsored by Geary’s Climbing Magazine, Vanity Brewery on Saturday, Fair, GQ, and Parade September 23, at 4 p.m., Magazine, among others, as at The Naples Barn on the well as in dozens of books corner of Routes 35 and worldwide.

302. Proceeds will benGuests are invited to join efit the local community.

Pollard along with Memorial German food, beer, and Hospital President and CEO wine will be featured including an Oktoberfest feast preScott McKinnon; Sports pared by Marie’s Kitchen and a tasting of Geary’s brews Medicine physician and and Nappi wines. There will be door prizes and raffles, Memorial Board of Trustee too! Advance tickets can be purchased for $40 at Marie’s Member James Glazer MD; Kitchen in the Heart of Naples, 939 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. and Matt Geary, DPT physi302), next to Long Lake Marina on the causeway. cal therapist, for a post-event Call Tracy at 415-9760 for more information or to reception and the opportunity reserve tickets. to ask one-on-one questions

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French toast, home fries, sausage, bacon, biscuits ‘n gravy, Local Foods Celebration juice, coffee, and tea. Everyone is welcome. The cost of the CASCO — The Casco Village Church United Church of meal is $7 for adults, children eat for free.

Christ, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121) in Casco, will host a harvest supper on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 5 to 6 p.m. Enjoy Salem Bus Trip WATERFORD — Waterford Sports and Recreation is locally-raised, naturally-smoked ham, locally-grown beans sponsoring an all-day bus trip to Salem, Mass. on Sunday, Oct. baked to perfection, squash with maple syrup, vegetables with 8. Spend the day touring Salem on your own, visiting various the freshest flavor, the goodness of homemade casseroles, apple museums, shopping, and checking out what this unique town crisp made with local fruit, and even locally-roasted coffee! All has to offer. Popular sights include The House of Seven Gables, of this goodness for only $8 for adults and $5 for children eight the Witch House, Salem Witch Museum, and the Salem Witch and under. Families with young children eat for a maximum of Trials Memorial. The motor coach will pick up all participants $21. Come celebrate and enjoy all things local! Sponsored by at 8 a.m. at the Waterford Town Office, 366 Valley Rd., in the Christian Education Committee, which urges you to always Waterford. The bus should arrive in Salem around 11 a.m. and consider buying local. participants are free to tour the town until about 3 p.m. The bus Rep. Fay to Hold Local Office Hours will leave at 3:15 p.m. and arrive back in Waterford around 6:15 CASCO – Rep. Jessica Fay, D-Raymond, will hold inp.m. Seats are limited. The cost for the trip is $30 per person for district constituent hours in Casco, Poland, and Raymond in the town residents and $35 per person for nonresidents. Space is next few weeks. These meetings will be held according to the limited so reserve a seat early by contacting Jasmine Merrill at schedule below: 583-5261 or recreation@waterfordme.org Casco — Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., in the In order to secure a spot on the field trip the cost must be Casco Town Office, 635 Meadow Rd. paid in full prior to the event. Please mail a check to the Town Raymond — Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., in of Waterford, 366 Valley Rd., Waterford, ME 04088, Attn: the Raymond Village Library, 3 Meadow Rd. Jasmine.

Poland — Monday, Oct. 2, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., in the Ricker Memorial Library, 1211 Maine St. DAC Concert The office hours offer residents the chance to hear updates DENMARK — The Denmark Arts Center, located at 50 West Main St. in Denmark, is pleased to present Miss Maybell from Augusta, ask questions about policy making, and share opinions on state matters. They also serve as an opportunity & Slimpickin’s in concert on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m.

Miss Maybell & Slimpickin’s are a musical duo from for residents navigating state agencies to voice their conJackson, N.H. with a unique rustic swing bordering on jug cerns.

Rep. Fay is serving her first term in the Maine Legislature band. They play everything from classic jazz standards to their favorite obscure country ragtime blues as well as original tunes. and represents parts of Casco, Poland, and Raymond. She An eclectic range of sounds emerge from their delightful duet serves on the Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources as they toy with kazoos, washboards, banjos, jugs, guitars, and Committee. foot-stomping percussion in a performance suitable for all ages.

Flu Shot Clinic A $15-$20 donation is suggested at the door. For more informaCASCO — The Casco Recreation Department is hosting a tion call 452-2412. flu shot clinic on Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Buffet Supper and Cornshop Program the Casco Community Center, Meadow Road in Casco village.

FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Historical Society will host For more information contact Beth Latsey at 627-4187 or recan All You Can Eat Buffet Supper on Saturday, Sept. 23, at reation@cascomaine.org the East Conway Community Hall in East Conway, N.H. Ed Hawk Migration Watch Jones will present a program on Cornshop Days, Photos and CASCO — Join Loon Echo Land Trust biologist Paul Miller Memories to Share of Fryeburg Cornshops at 4 p.m. Supper for the second hawk migration watch of the season on Hacker’s will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The menu will include Hill on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a homemade baked beans, baked ham, casseroles, salads, condi- comfortable foldable chair, binoculars, water, and snacks and ments, breads, rolls and butter, assorted desserts, cold drinks, prepare for an exciting bird-watching experience. In the past, coffee, and tea. Adults $10, children 12 and under are $5. All many varieties of hawks have been observed along with bald proceeds will go toward the society’s capital campaign to “burn eagles and osprey. This is a free event. Please park in the “Event the mortgage” for the Col. Samuel Osgood House. For further Parking” area to the right of the summit. For more information information contact Diane Jones at 256-7468 or djones11651@ call the Loon Echo office at 647-4352. gmail.com

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SUMNER — The Congregational Church of East Sumner will hold their 9th Annual Barn and Harvest Sale on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baked goods and a large selection of raffle baskets will be on offer, and breakfast will be served starting at 8:30 a.m.

A beanhole bean lunch will also be available from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. At least 16 local crafters will set up tables in the yard leading to the barn sale pavilion. Proceeds from sales will benefit the church’s outreach mission. This will also be the final day to collect blankets for Maine’s northern Native Americans to help them through the winter. The church is located at 50 Main Street (Rte. 219), in East Sumner. For more information call Linda 388-2263 or Cyndy 388-2667.

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A tribute to my very good friend Dave Mason This week’s column will be a tribute to an outstanding man, my very good friend Dave Mason. Dave passed away on Friday, Sept.15, 2017, at the age of one hundred years and six months.

If you’re lucky, very lucky, you might have a person like Dave in your life.

I had to move to Lovell, Maine, to find my special friend. We got to know each other when we joined others to revive the Lovell Old Home Days. Dave was in charge of the parade and, with a big smile and spark in his eyes, he always got his own way when he wanted to add something to the parade.

It was like working with a dynamo when he came up with suggestions, which were always good.

I was just about finding my way writing for the paper and was becoming discouraged when I told Dave I was thinking of quitting.

I discovered that quitting wasn’t in Dave’s vocabulary.

He encouraged me to keep going. Then I got a call from him telling me he had a hot story. I think he invented the hot story but I’m glad he did because the story I wrote about Agawam Kezar gave me a better insight into Dave and his partner and wife Peg. In telling me his history leading up to residing on Kezar Lake, I learned that, like myself, he was born in New York. His path of life was laid when he was three years old and his parents opened Camp Agawam in Raymond, Maine. He grew up with the camp and would later take it over when his parents retired. Side by side, he and Peg ran the camp for underprivileged boys in Maine. It was great when he told me how he met Peg while walking through a Sunday school class and he saw her. The minute he saw

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I’m not sure how it happened — maybe because of my friendship with the family — that the tradition of providing his visiting family with whoopee pies began.

When I made them for my family the Masons got a batch, too.

This tall, gentle man did so much for the towns of Lovell and Fryeburg. He worked hard for his church and the young people. He encouraged youth recre-

ation in Lovell by starting a tennis tournament. On his 100th birthday, the Fryeburg Academy girls basketball team made a huge birthday card for him honoring all the games he attended.

When I learned of his death I felt bereft knowing I’d never see that huge grin light up his face, but also grateful for the friendship of that wonderful person I’d come to love. I thought of all the lives he had touched and thought that God would greet him with the words, “well done good and faithful Dave Mason servant, welcome.”

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Melissa and Christopher Roscoe of Harrison, Maine, are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter, Emma Rose Roscoe, who was born in Bridgton Hospital on Aug. 31, 2017, at 8:03 a.m. Grandparents: Vicki and Jim Davenport of Denmark, Maine; and Charlene Roscoe of Limington, Maine.

Kelsey Fadden and Christopher Douglass of Bridgton, Maine, proudly welcome their new daughter, Mylah Brittany Douglass, who was born at Bridgton Hospital on Sept. 2, 2017, at 8:06 a.m. Mylah joins one sibling, Kyllian. Grandparents: Cathy and Matthew Fadden of Lebanon, Maine; Michelle and Brian Douglass of Bridgton, Maine. Great-grandparents: Beverly and Ben Douglass of Standish, Maine; Veronica Carter of Cornville, Maine; Bente and Bruce Fadden of Bridgton, Maine; Sydney and Norm Sirois of Lebanon, Maine.

Aimee and Daniel Robinson of Otisfield, Maine, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Zoie Lynn Robinson, on Sept. 6, 2017, at 8:45 a.m. in Bridgton Hospital.

Zoie joins two siblings, Quinton and Jaxon. Grandparents: Tom Owens of Oxford, Maine; Mike Robinson of Otisfield, Maine; Jean Robinson of Lewiston, Maine; and Colleen Francis of Oxford, Maine.

Madeleine and Derek Carter of Bridgton, Maine, happily announce the arrival of their new daughter, Livia Jade Marie Carter, on Sept. 12, 2017, at 5:21 a.m. in Stephens Memorial Hospital, Norway. Livia Jade joins a sister, Emilia, age 2.

Maternal grandparents: Anne-Marie and David (deceased) Fadden of Bridgton, Maine. Paternal grandparents: Scott and Stephanie Carter of Cedar Point, N.C.

of chili peppers. Yellow, orange, and purple broaden the color range of both varieties.

The bright colors indicate the presence of carotenoids, which are responsible for the abundance of Vitamin A in peppers. Peppers also contain higher quantities of Vitamin C than any other vegetable, and they even contain more than an orange. Adding to their nutrient list are Vitamins B-6, E, and B2, folate, pantothenic acid, niacin, potassium, and an abundance of dietary fiber.

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Add chopped bell peppers to leftover corn (removed from the cob), mix in some black beans and bit of fresh scallion or onion, cilantro or basil, a big squeeze of fresh lime, and season with salt and pepper for an easy and satisfying salad or side dish that is even tastier the next day for lunch.

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News from Naples BRAG is hosting a craft and vendor fair on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Stevens Brook Elementary School. It costs $30 for a 10 square foot space and there is plenty of space to be had. Call Lynn at 4082833 to reserve a place or get more information. The rental fee goes toward building the concession stand at the Ham Sports Complex.

The Friday Fish Fry at Legion Post #155 will be on Friday, Sept. 22, from 5:30 until 7 p.m. Bingo is scheduled for Wednesdays. Come soon because they will be all done for the winter soon.

The Edes Falls Sewing Circle supper will take place on Saturday, Sept. 23, with sittings at 4 and 5 p.m. Come enjoy a wonderful traditional bean supper!

Naples Main Street is hosting an Oktoberfest fundraiser sponsored by Geary’s Brewery to benefit the local community. German food, beer, and wine tasting will all be on offer Saturday, Sept. 23, beginning at 4 p.m. in The Naples Barn on the corner of Routes 35 and 302. Advance tickets can be purchased for $40 at Marie’s Kitchen in the Heart of Naples, 939 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302).

It will soon be time for the Fryeburg Fair, Oct. 1 through 8. Cumberland Fair is the week before that. They wrap up the fall season. It is amazing to look at all the animals you never get to see unless you live on or near a farm.

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LEA to hold three highly-informative events Stream Smart Presentation Maine Audubon will be holding a public presentation on Stream Smart culvert designs at the Maine Lake Science Center on Willett Road (behind Hannaford), on Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants will learn the importance of using Stream Smart principles at road crossings to help reconnect fish and wildlife habitat and also protect roads and

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Eighty-five percent of wildlife species either live in or use aquatic habitats during the year to breed, travel, and find food and water. In Maine, however, brook trout, Atlantic salmon, and other wildlife get “stuck” at decaying, undersized stream culverts. Surveys show that up to 90 percent of Maine culvert crossings make movement difficult or impossible for wildlife at least part of the

year. Simply replacing undersized culverts can reconnect miles of important habitat for Maine’s important fish and wildlife species.

The presentation is free, but space is limited. To register, please contact: Annica McGuirk at 781-2330, ext.

219, or amcguirk@maineaudubon.org Stevens Brook History Stevens Brook was the lifeblood for the town of Pondicherry and it continues to weave through downtown Bridgton today, carrying secrets of the past. Join local historians Sue Black and Ned Allen, Maine Master Naturalist Leigh Hayes, and LEA educator Alanna

Doughty for a talk and walk to learn about the history of Stevens Brook. Come to one event or both. An evening indoor presentation will be held at the Maine Lake Science Center on Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m., then join a morning exploration along the brook from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, to see it all with your own eyes.

These events are a wonderful marriage of history and local ecology, as well as an opportunity to become familiar with this lovely local trail.

Both are free and open to the public, but please register with Alanna at alanna@leamaine.org

EAST CONWAY, N.H. — Autumn colors will soon turn to white — are you ready?

How about a snowmobile to enjoy all winter has to offer. Now is your chance to enter a raffle to win a 2014 Yamaha RS Vector or a 2014 Yamaha SR Viper LTX SE snowmobile. Tickets are $100 each and limited to 100 tickets for each snowmobile.

Proceeds from this raffle will benefit the Snoward Bound Snowmobile Club of East Conway, N.H. and go toward the grooming fund. Drawing for the winners will take place on December 1, 2017.

Tickets can be purchased at Town & Country, 2928 East Conway Rd., East Conway, N.H., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Snowmobiles to be raffled off to benefit Snoward Bound.

Native Plant Planning Workshop Calling all landscaping DIYers! Perennial Point of View is joining LEA at the Maine Lake Science Center on Friday, Oct. 6, from 12:20 to 3:30 p.m., for an afternoon of teaching, planning, choosing plants, and consulting while designing your space. Using a “perennial point of view” as well as a native plant perspective, we will help you develop form, function, and color through the season. There will be a planting demonstration, practice laying plants out on a blank landscape to test your eye, and time to start your own process. Drawing up plans in

the fall provides an opportunity to dream about your garden space over the winter and peruse plant catalogs all season so you will be ready and raring to go in the spring. Autumn is also a great time to sow native seeds or plant perennials that will show their faces in the spring. Whatever your timeframe, this event will be a good day of garden planning in anticipation of a beautiful spring. The cost of this workshop is $30 for LEA members or local garden club members, or $35 for nonmembers — please let us know when registering. Contact alanna@ leamaine.org for more information and to register.

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HARRISON — Today, Sept. 21, Harrison Rec is hosting an Ice Cream Social at the Community Room.

Cost is $3 per person and you can indulge in a delicious sundae made just to your liking!

Doors open at 12:45 p.m. and the fun starts at 1 p.m.

The next Senior Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, Oct, 3. This will be a free meal thanks to the Lions Club!

Stay tuned for the menu.

Pickleball continues play Saturday mornings at the Harrison Elementary School at 9 a.m. Grab a friend and join the fun!

Every Tuesday, stop by the Community Room to play cards. Feel free to bring your lunch and come play!

Doors open at noon.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, Oct. 8, as Harrison Rec travels to Salem, Mass. Seats are filling up fast so sign up quickly! The bus will leave the Waterford Town Office at 8 a.m. Cost is $30 for Harrison and Waterford residents, $35 for nonresidents.

If you would like to volunteer, have any suggestions or ideas, please contact Harrison Rec Director Kayla Laird at 583-2241 or e-mail klaird@harrisonmaine.org

The folks behind the music at Fryeburg Fair (Continued from Page 1B) ages the “Meet & Greets.”

Lasting an hour or less, the “Meet & Greets” give a few lucky members of the public an opportunity for a brief visit and photos with their favorite entertainers. Unadvertised and by word-of-mouth, these informal gatherings are popular. It’s up to each artist to determine if they want to do the Meet & Greet and decide how many people are allowed to attend.

Bliss and Martineau enjoy the excitement of each show.

They alternate as emcees and introduce the performers to excited fairgoers.

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One challenge is the everchanging weather of Maine’s October nights.

“The weather is huge for our night shows,” Martineau said.

Bliss added, “But the show must go on as they say! It absolutely poured during Michael Delguidice’s 2014 Saturday night show and it was windy too. He was fantastic just the same. A truly great performer. The weather didn’t matter to him, but the crowd was small.”

Shortly after his appearance, Delguidice hit the bigtime becoming a permanent member of Billy Joel’s band.

Martineau’s favorite talent act was Lady Antebellum.

Pike said, “Boxcar Willie was probably the best hit we ever made in the 80s. His show was great.”

Bliss added, “Clint Black did a super job. It was one of the best shows we’ve ever had here. We figure we had 10-12,000 people in attendance.”

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When asked about retiring (Martineau is 63 and Bliss is 64), both men agree, “We love our jobs at the fair. We’re going to do it for as long as we’re able. It’s very entertaining!”

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What do Bliss and Martineau look for in an act?

“We look for genuine talent and performers that enjoy being on stage with each other because that translates to our fairgoers,” Martineau said.

Bliss adds, “Denny Breau is a great example of an entertainer who loves performing.

You can’t help but have a good time with him. He’s smiling and happy, he’s incredibly talented and he connects with the audience. Everyone has a great time.”

“We have hundreds of inquiries about performing at the fair. Our entertainers want to be here. They love the fair as much as we do. For every stage we have filled, we have ten other acts that would love to get that spot,” Bliss said.

“We have some incredible talent in Maine and many of them are at the fair every year.

Kismet Strolling Quartet, Jon Sarty, Linwood Cash, Heather Pierson, Nancy and Jeff Ray, Junco, Brad Hooper and so many more. All excellent. We make an effort to bring in new entertainment each year. But, we have many regulars who are incredibly popular. Jose Duddy is ‘the man!’ He draws the largest crowd for sure.”

Martineau noted, “He’s got silver hair, a cowboy hat, tight pants and a great voice. It’s a sea of women in his audience!”

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The team of Bliss and Martineau are constantly asked why they don’t book huge country music legends…George Strait, Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson.

“Our roads could not accommodate the traffic,” Bliss said. “We don’t have enough restrooms, seating or parking. We don’t want to do more harm than good and have people get stuck everywhere. Lots of our current acts max out our grandstand.

There are times when we have to have security open up paths through the crowds. If someone needed medical attention, we have to be able to get to them.”

Pike notes that Martineau and Bliss have made the fair’s entertainment offerings much more professional and the shows just keep getting better.

“We want entertainment to be part of the Fryeburg Fair experience,” Bliss said, “but we don’t want to overwhelm our agricultural mission. We also take pride in the fact that the night shows come with the price of admission at Fryeburg and it’s affordable.

Lots of fairs charge separately for big name entertainment.”

Besides the Night Shows, booking approximately 132 daily entertainment gigs is a huge aspect of Martineau and Bliss’s work. They spend most of May, June and July booking and confirming entertainers. Shows in five parks run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

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GREAT WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY, which felt like the second coming of summer, as parents and kids enjoyed a fun day at Junior Harmon Field in Bridgton.

And of course, Slugger — the Portland Sea Dog’s mascot — was a huge hit! (Photos by Deb Ripley and Sue Rivet)

Bridgton Family Fun Field Day a big hit Officer Mac McCormick of the Bridgton Police Department delivered a very special guest to Junior Harmon Field in Bridgton this past Saturday.

It was none other than Slugger, the Portland Sea Dog’s mascot! Slugger was so big he had to lie down in the backseat of the cruiser. He wasn’t in trouble or anything like that! His huge fluffy head, with his baseball cap in place, was too big to hang out the window! With sirens wailing and blue lights flashing, Officer McCormick drove Slugger right up to the parking lot of Harmon Field.

Little did Slugger know, there were over 250 people, including adults and children, waiting for him! Everyone was so excited, especially all the children.

It was a great sunny day for Slugger to jump out of the police car and give a big wave with his big paws. Slugger literally could not take a step after jumping out of the cruiser! He was immediately surrounded by children waving their hands at him. Slugger was fine with this. He started to greet each child one by one, patting their little heads and shaking hands. There were so many hands to shake, but Slugger just kept reaching out to each child. Some of the smaller children were clinging to his legs. Slugger was so

careful with his fans and careful not to step on their small feet with his big paws!

After the introductions were complete, Slugger headed out to the field to play kickball with the older children.

At one point in the field, there were 47 children playing kickball and at least 10 waiting to kick the ball and run!

Some adults were worried about Slugger overheating.

During the kickball game, Slugger was hit with a ball and he suddenly dramatically dropped to the ground on his back. Poor Pastor Tim McKellick, who was playing in the outfield, came running up to Slugger thinking Slugger had heatstroke! When Pastor Tim reached Slugger, Slugger started kicking his legs up in the air! He fooled Pastor Tim! It was quite comical because at this point Pastor Tim pretended to administer CPR to Slugger! The children thought this was quite funny!

Some of the smaller children were entertaining themselves at the new playground, which had just been completed the day before. They were having so much fun sliding down the slide, using the new swings and climbing inside the amazing fort! Other children were in the Bounce House jumping up and down to their hearts content. The colorful Bounce House of yellow, blue and red added so

much this year to the event.

Some of the other children were having their faces painted by women under a blue tent. The face painters were so talented. The children had many types of faces and colors to choose from. You could be a tiger, a clown, a bunny, and even a butterfly could be painted on your face.

The women were all so kind and patient with the children.

They painted precious faces from 11:30 a.m. until after 3 p.m.

The event was a huge success with a really good turnout.

Over 200 hamburgers and 100 hot dogs were cooked. The apples were a healthy touch given by Pietree Orchards.

Peter, from the Lake Region Vineyard Church, gave away ice cream. He brought his own generator and small freezer!

This was great because it was 83 degrees Saturday while the kickball was going on. The ice cream was a welcome sight even for the adults. Many thanks to Peter for this wonderful gift!

The Free Community Field Day, the second one, was developed by the Lake Region Ecumenical Group, which meets in Bridgton at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church once per month. One of the goals of the group is to feed those who are hungry in a joyful and giving way. Everyone is invited.

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The Lake Region Ecumenical Group has been collaborating for two years to bring different family events to the community with a focus on those who are in need.

Along with the Lake Region Ecumenical Group, many businesses and volunteers offered to help bring this joyful program to the children.

Businesses that donated time and financial help included: wonderful cooks, Paul and Peter from the Lake Region Vineyard Church; Julie, the manager from Hannaford; Kirsten, the manager from Food City; Kerry Enos, manager from Pietree Orchards; Kate from Bridgton Academy Residential Life for sending volunteer students; Al Smith, superintendent of SAD 61 and staff; Laurie Chadbourne,

Bridgton’s town clerk; Jim Kidder, Bridgton’s director of Public Works; Gary Colello, Bridgton’s Recreation director; Tom from the Lake Region Vineyard Church for the great road signs; all of the wonderful and talented face painters; Sarah Lowell, owner of Running with Scissors and representing the Bridgton Young Professionals; Matt, the manager of Bridgton Dunkin’ Donuts for the donation of donuts and coffee; Cardinal Printers for the great posters and flyers; Terri, the school coach at Stevens Brook Elementary for the use of the great kickballs; St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Women’s Initiative for all the small children’s games; and of course, a big thank you goes to Slugger, the Sea Dog mascot, for making the event so special!

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Polar Express rolls PORTLAND — The Polar Express™ train ride returns to the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. and Museum for its 10th year this holiday season. The annual event draws over 13,000 visitors to Portland to ride the train to the North Pole. During the ride, guests meet the Conductor, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, listen to a reading of the story, and sing along with carols as they journey to the North Pole. Santa greets passengers aboard the train and every child receives a special bell as a souvenir.

Tickets for the Polar Express™ are now on sale through PortTix. “Tickets sell out each season so we encourage passengers to make their

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reservations as early as possible,” said Director of Finance and Marketing Allison Tevsh Zittel. The Polar Express™ runs select dates from Thanksgiving to Christmas, and is the largest annual fundraiser for the museum. Tickets range from $29 to $45 per person, with both Coach and First Class seating options available. For more information and to reserve tickets contact PortTix at www.porttix.com or call 842-0800.

The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad is pleased to partner with Rail Events, Inc. through Warner Brothers Consumer Products, to bring the only officially licensed Polar Express™ event in Maine to Portland.

Founded in 1992, the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum is a nonprofit museum with a mission to educate the public and preserve historic equipment related to Maine’s two-foot gauge railways. Five two-foot gauge railroads operated in Maine from the 1870s through the 1940s, serving as an important part of the economic development of the interior of the state. The museum is open daily from early May through late October and seasonally for events. It is located at 58 Fore St. in Portland, on the waterfront, just a short walk from the Old Port. Directions and more information can be found at www.mainenarrowgauge. org or by calling 828-0814.

Casco Naples Rec field trips Live Well and NAPLES — Would you like to go to the Fryeburg Fair but driving in traffic and trying to find parking are holding you back? Then join Casco and Naples Recreation on a bus trip to and from Fryeburg on Tuesday, Oct. 3, for all the fun of the Fair without the has-

sle. Enjoy visiting the exhibition halls and livestock barns, watching horse and oxen pulling, and, of course, eating lots of “fair food.” You can also relax in one of the five little parks on the fairgrounds and be entertained by some local musicians. The bus (a school

bus) and admission to the fair are free for seniors (65 and older). Meet at the Plummer Field Complex, behind the Legion Hall on Route 11, for pickup at 9:30 a.m. The bus will return to Plummer Field at approximately 3 p.m. Advance registration is required — this

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BETHEL — Join Mahoosuc Land Trust, Maine Adaptive, the Bethel Area Age-Friendly Community Initiative, The Gem Theater and community members to celebrate the Great Maine Outdoor Weekend with special events on Saturday, Sept.

30, and Sunday, Oct. 1.

The film Community Conservation: Finding the Balance Between Nature and Culture will be shown on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in the Gem Theater in Bethel. The film profiles four land trusts in Maine and their work to involve community members in conservation efforts. There will also be an art show preview beginning at 7 p.m. at

Valentine Farm, 162 North Rd. in Bethel. Enjoy refreshments and the opportunity to meet the artists and purchase works for sale.

On Sunday celebrate the grand opening of the universally-accessible trail at Valentine Farm from 1 to 1:30 p.m., then try out the trail, which is designed for use by everyone including strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. Maine Adaptive and

Bethel Area Age-Friendly Community Initiative will provide adaptive equipment and tools to try out.

Join Amanda Moran for a mushroom walk and talk, view the art show, and make a fairy house with your child.

There will also be demonstrations of chair caning, fly tying, garden hoe sharpening, and artists at work.

Round out the day at the potluck barbecue from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and a dish to share; the Land Trust will provide beef and veggie burgers, hot dogs and drinks.

For more information contact the Land Trust at 8243806 or info@mahoosuc.org

trip will fill up fast so don’t wait too long!

Casco and Naples Rec Departments are offering another field trip to view the foliage in Carrabasett Valley on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Sit back and take in the breathtaking autumn views from the bus on the way to Sugarloaf Mountain. Upon arrival, enjoy a fabulous deli buffet lunch of smoked turkey, roast beef, honey ham, assorted cheeses, fruits, soups, salads and more.

The bus will pick people up at the Plummer Field Complex on Route 11 at 9 a.m. and return at around 4 p.m.

The price of the trip, which includes the buffet lunch, is $40 per person for residents of Casco and Naples. The price for nonresidents is $56 per person, who will be put on a waiting list and accommodated if space is available.

The deadline for registration is Friday, Oct. 6, at 4 p.m.

For more information and to register for either trip call Beth Latsey at 627-4187 or Harvey Price at 693-6364.

Plan Now

LOVELL — The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library is pleased to be hosting a Live Well, Plan Now Workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. The workshop will be led by Valerie Cole from SeniorsPlus, a private nonprofit organization serving the needs of seniors and disabled adults in Western Maine.

SeniorsPlus aims to help adults make informed choices about aging well and living independently and safely at home. They are based in Lewiston and their outreach staff work in Oxford and Franklin counties. Valerie Cole is the aging resource specialist for Oxford County.

Planning must begin now in order to have a good life over the next 20 years and beyond. Making choices and knowing what options are available will keep individuals in control of their lives — the decision making starts today. Topics that will be addressed during the workshop include growing old in your own home; how to arrange and pay for services needed by yourself or your spouse; and what to do if you can no longer drive a car.

Participants are encouraged to come with their own questions and concerns to discuss. Refreshments will be served.

Contact Information for SeniorsPlus: 8 Falcon Rd., Lewiston, 1-800-427-1241 or 795-4010, www.seniorsplus.org. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Valerie Cole, Aging & Disability Resource Specialist, Oxford County Outreach, 513-3722, vcole@seniorsplus. org

Peppers at Farmers Market (Continued from Page 3B) these colorful little beauties a try! Oh – fun fact: red peppers are just green peppers that have ripened on the plant.

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Remove the peppers from

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Once cooled, peel off and compost the pepper skins.

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Store the roasted peppers in the fridge for up to a week.

They will keep even longer if submerged in olive oil in a capped mason jar.

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September 21, 2017, The Bridgton News, Page 1C

‘D’-lightful night

Lakers log second straight shutout; Douglass rips 171

WHAT A GRAB by Fryeburg Academy end Caleb Eklund between a pair of Poland defenders during Saturday’s 48-6 victory. The Raiders improved to 3-0. (Rivet Photo)

Early good-Knight

Raiders explode for 41 in first half; Chisari zips to 141

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — As he approached the line of scrimmage, end Caleb Eklund looked to his left and gave quarterback Oscar Saunders a little nod.

Saunders initially dropped the snap, but was able to pick up the ball, slide to the right, set his feet and fire a high pass down the middle of the field.

As he expected, Eklund found a big hole in the Poland secondary, leaped high for the toss, and managed to get a couple of fingertips onto the ball, making a spectacular grab. He rumbled into the endzone for a 37-yard TD. When a team is on a roll, the breaks seem to fall their way.

And, when a team has speed to burn, it can make life very difficult for an opponent to keep pace.

Fryeburg Academy scored 41 first half points Saturday and buried Poland 48-6 to improve to 3-0. Senior back Jared Chisari had another huge day, breaking loose for touchdown runs of 48 and 46 yards to finish with 141 yards rushing.

pletion from Brady Downing to Paradis went for a mere two yards as Ryan Hewes and Eklund were quick to the ball.

At the FA-39 facing 4thand-8, Poland Coach Gene Keene decided to punt. The Knights gained just 16 yards of field position.

“The early fumble was caused by missed assignments. The defense responded. Regardless, they’re well coached and we knew they would be where they were supposed to be most of the time,” Coach Turner said. “If we execute, we feel we can keep teams off-balance. It will be tougher to do next week (against Leavitt).”

Fryeburg looked much sharper on the next drive as the line dominated the trenches, creating good running lanes for Cody Gullikson (three carries, 18 yards) and Chisari, who beat the Knight defense for 48 yards on a jet sweep.

FA showed a little trickery as placeholder Caleb Bowles found Cobey Johnson all alone in the endzone on the pointafter try, good for two points.

After another three-andout by the Knights, Fryeburg scored quickly as Chisari busted loose for 20 yards and Poland was penalized for a late hit, placing the ball at the P-11.

Two plays later, Gullikson followed big blocks by Tucker Buzzell and Kneissler for a six-yard TD. The extra point boot failed.

FA 14, Poland 0 after one.

Just like the first quarter, the Knights couldn’t move the ball on the Raiders, going threeand-out again.

Fryeburg went up 20-0 on Eklund’s grab with 10:24 until halftime.

Poland’s next possession went backwards — minus 1 for Paradis thanks to a big hit from Liam Harriman, minus 1 as Hewes delivered a jolt to a Poland receiver on the sideline, and minus 4 as Calvin Southwick thumped Paradis on a screen pass play.

Junior Nathan Knapp made some nifty jukes and spins on the ensuing punt return to give the Raiders great field position — the Poland 32. FA was quick UNDER PRESSURE from Raider defender Calvin to cash in as Chisari ripped off Southwick, Poland quarterback Brady Downing looks to 16 yards, setting up a 16-yard unload the ball.

(Rivet Photo) RAIDERS, Page 3C Meanwhile, after starting the game 0-for-2 passing, Saunders went on a 5-for-5 tear, finishing with 132 yards, including a perfectly-placed deep ball to Eklund for a 37-yard TD. And, when the offense slipped up a few times (two fumbles), the Raider defense rose to the challenge, allowing the Knights a mere 47 yards rushing — 106 for the day.

“I think we had a good week of practice, but we still have some bumps and bruises that we have to contend with,” FA Coach David Turner said.

“Today, we started off sloppily, and they gave us some problems and we didn’t do a great job handling it. We have more speed than they have, and sometimes, it makes up for some miscues. We’re fortunate with that.”

Poland caught an early break when Chisari had the ball knocked out of his hands trying to gain extra yards on a sweep to the right, recovered

by Aaron Paradis.

But, the Knights were stuffed by the FA defense as lineman Reese Kneissler blasted Paradis for no gain and on third down a pass com-

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer GRAY — Brandon Sargent sure knows how to spoil a good Homecoming party.

With the bleachers full of red and white clad Patriot fans, Sargent stole all the excitement Friday night, scoring a touchdown, picking off a ball fumbled by a GrayNew Gloucester receiver and recording eight tackles.

Add 171 rushing yards and three touchdowns by senior back Andrew Douglass, Lake Region blanked the Patriots 25-0.

It was the Lakers’ second straight win and second straight shutout — something Athletic Director Paul True hasn’t seen during his tenure at Lake Region, one that spans more than a decade.

“It’s about coming out every day and working hard. We don’t have people missing practice and making excuses. On game day, we’re hyped up and ready to go. We’re coming out playing hard and physical.

That’s how we have to play,” Sargent said. “We’re playing well as a team right now.

We’re trying to be aggressive on every play. If they make a big play, you can’t just sit back and whine about it.

You go hard for the full hour you’re out there.”

Douglass and his teammates basked in the thought they for once had played the role of Homecoming spoiler. For the past two outings, Douglass has run like a bulldozer, easily breaking through arm-tackle attempts and finishing runs with big hits upon defenders.

“Our offensive line was making some great holes, and I was hitting them hard.

I came ready to play. The line is getting better every day. They’re practicing hard, every day. We believe in the team and the coach,” SPOIL, Page 2C

NEARLY UNSTOPPABLE — Laker senior running back Andrew Douglass had a big night, rushing for three scores and 171 yards.

(Rivet Photo)

TAKE A SEAT — Laker Derek Mondville (#10) drops Gray-NG running back Boomer Simmons for a loss during Friday’s 25-0 LR win.

(Rivet Photo)

LR recaps: Volleyball team delivers in clutch VOLLEYBALL Lakers 3, Wells 2: What they might lack in talent on the volleyball court, the Lakers sure make up for it with amazing tenacity, incredible support for one another, and a no-quit attitude.

Coach Ryan Shible saw all three components in full view last week as the Lakers fought, rallied and made clutch shots in a thrilling 3-2 victory last Thursday over Wells at Nutting Gym. “It was great to see them stay in it and not give up on themselves. They definitely displayed great teamwork. We have a great group of girls, who are continuing to develop and get stronger as a team!” Coach Shible said. “Our team played well together in this match. We had some great communication and our passers did a much better job getting the ball to our setters, which helped our team generate a consistent offense.”

Libero, Cheyenne Bell, did a fantastic job covering the hit and tips, averaging six digs a game. Setters, Lindsey Keenan and Autumn Tremblay, both did really well with their sets in the match, which again helped the Lakers generate consistent attacks at the net. Kayah McLean and Autumn Tremblay hit aggressively and both averaged five kills in the match. Melissa Bonenfant generated many scorching and accurate serves throughout the entire match, rounding out with 12 aces.

“As a whole though, our team did seem to struggle with serving accuracy, and

NICE TOUCH AT THE NET as Lake Region’s Lindsey Keenan (right) tips the ball over a block attempt by a Wells’ player.

(Rivet Photo) we’ll need to make sure we this match strong in the first tighten this up before our set, yet our team seemed to next match against Gardiner,” struggle with responsiveness to the ball on serve Coach Shible said.

G1: LR 25, Wells 23 receive and on attacks from G2: Wells 25, LR 22 Gardiner,” Coach Shible said.

G3: LR 25, Wells 21 “This game went back and forth, and unfortunately we G4: Wells 25, LR 22 struggled to finish off the G5: LR 15, Wells 13 Gardiner 3, Lakers 0: set with decisive attacks at The Lakers were blanked by the net or with some wellplaced serves. The next three the Tigers on Monday.

“This was a tough loss for sets, we continued to struggle our team, as I felt we started LAKER, Page 4C

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Lakers spoil party

(Continued from Page 1C) Douglass said. “We’re making some history at Lake Region. We’re coming out hard. We believe in changing. We don’t want people to think we can’t win. We know we can. It’s just about believing. It really is. It’s about confidence and the hard work you put in every week. We’re a family out there. It’s about effort. Never let up. Everyone is doing their job.”

Although the Lakers had no success throwing the ball (0-for-4), the run game pounded a good Gray-NG front to the tune of 293 yards.

Meanwhile, the LR defense was once again very stingy, allowing just 92 yards on 34 carries. They bottled up Patriot lead back Boomer Simmons (25 carries, 69 yards), rarely giving him any cutback room. Playing with an injury, Simmons showed plenty of grit and heart against his former youth football mates, but was unable to carry the Patriot offense, which had 15 negative rushing plays on the night.

“We knew coming in that our defense could set the tone if we could get our assignments right. We haven’t allowed any points the past two games, but we’re not satisfied. We still have some things to clean up, but we’re proud of the effort. We’re seeing a different level of effort from this team, which is fun to watch,” Laker Coach Brian Jahna said. “When you start to believe in yourself and your teammates, there is a different level of effort, no question about it. They have confidence in each other.

There was a time tonight when they (Gray-NG) were running some unbalanced line, and it took time for us to straighten it out, and they had some big runs. Our kids kept their composure, made some adjustments, and when that happened, we were okay.

In the past, when that hap-

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UPENDED — Laker Eric Milton goes airborne as he is hit by a Gray-New Gloucester player. LR linemen Ethan McMurray (#57) and Zack Clark (#54) trail the play.

(Rivet Photo) pened, those big runs lead to questions amongst them- LAKE REGION 25 selves, and a big touchdown First downs: 12 followed. Their confidence Penalties: 5-55 level now enables them to Turnovers: 2 make the next play, which Rushing: Andrew Douglass we saw a couple of times 20-171, Brent Massey 1-6, Isaac tonight — give up a big play, Rawson 1-4, Derek Mondville but come right back to make 9-55, Brandon Sargent 11-57.

Total: 42-293 a game-changing play.”

One tone-setting play Passing: Derek Mondville 0-4 came in G-NG’s second pos- Tackles (unassisted, assist, total): Tyler Breton 5-1-6, session. Facing a 4th-and-3 Zack Clark 3-4-7, Mark Mayo 1-1-2, Ethan McMurray from their own 37, Patriot 5-2-7, Eric Milton 3-1-4, Colby Chaplin 2-0-2, Brent Coach Duane Greaton rolled Massey 2-1-3, Brandon Sargent 6-2-8, Cameron Lepage the dice. A pass play was 1-1-2, True Meyers 1-0-1, Derek Mondville 1-0-1, well-defended, and the Hunter McDaniel 4-0-4 Lakers took over with great G-NG PATRIOTS 0 First downs: 6 field position.

They cashed in as Penalties: 7-62 Douglass rumbled for 30 Turnovers: 4 yards and Sargent scored two Rushing: Isaiah Thongsavangh 3-3, Boomer Simmons plays later from two yards 25-69, Scott Lynch 1-3, Trent Overcash 2-(10), Hunter Brown 2-13, Gabriel Gendreau 1-4. Total: 34-92 out.

“It was big for us. They Passing: 4-10-71 took an early risk, and it Total yards: 163 didn’t pay off for them but certainly helped us,” Coach gave the Lakers a short field when a long pass compleJahna said. “I think there to work with. Sargent’s pres- tion from Andrew Topham were a lot of little plays like sure forced G-NG’s punter to to Jaykob Sanborn down the middle seemingly put that — third and short a tuck the ball and run.

At the G-NG 20, the the Patriots in position to couple of times and we make a big play to force a punt — Lakers scored on a Douglass get on the scoreboard. But, throughout the game, which 11-yard burst over the right safety Eric Milton (who has became differences in the side, just a minute into the two interceptions on the seafinal outcome. We’ve talked second quarter. Paul Walker’s son) ripped the ball out of Sanborn’s hands. With the about putting forth their best extra point boot was good.

Refusing to give up on a ball in the air, Sargent caught effort on every play.”

Sargent’s hustle again play paid off for the Lakers SPOIL, Page 5C

Hannah Chadwick is the “go to” person on the Lake Region varsity cross-country team.

“If you ask Hannah to do something, you know it will get done,” Laker Coaches Dan Dors and Kurt Peterson said.

“Hannah is a person of fine character and someone who is first at practice and one of our hardest workers. She is a person of great responsibility.”

A third-year runner for the Lakers, who initially entered the high school as a soccer player, Hannah is the squad’s top female runner.

“She is improving with every meet. If she stays injury free, Hannah will have a very good year,” the coaches said. “She is a true student-athlete, a great person to coach.”

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Hannah is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing.

Recipients receive a specially-designed T-shirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber.

The Chadwick File Name: Hannah Chadwick Year in School: Senior Hometown: Sebago Parents: David and Laurie Chadwick Sports you play: Cross-country, Indoor and Outdoor Track School organizations: National Honor Society, Varsity Club Q. Why did you choose to run cross-country?

Because I love to compete rather than win/lose a game. I also chose this sport due to the team.

Q. What is the most difficult part of X-C? The fact that when you start the race, you can’t stop; you just got to keep going no matter the pain.

Q. What do you enjoy the most about the sport? Competing individually, and as a team.

I also enjoy the bond our cross-country team has with one another, it’s not like any other team I have been on.

Q. What do you feel you need to work on and why? My time, because I would like to get faster.

Q. Why is teamwork important? Teamwork is important because while running, it always helps to have your team cheering you on, and without teamwork, it is harder to reach a goal.

Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you? The biggest impact my coaches have had on me is pushing me to do more than I think I can do.

Q. How do you want people to view you as an athlete? I want people to view me as someone who doesn’t give up.

Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most? The feeling of what it is like to finish a race, and the traditions the girls’ team has before the start of a race.

Ethan Chadwick

Ethan Chadwick may not be the top runner on the Lake Region varsity cross-country team, but through his commitment and dedication, he helps everyone else get better.

“His work ethic is second to none,” LR Coaches Dan Dors and Kurt Peterson said.

“Ethan is a great person to build a team round.”

In his third season, Ethan has emerged as a team leader of a young, but talented group of runners.

“Always at practice, his leadership and encouragement has helped our younger runners improve,” the coaches said. “We nominated Ethan as our ‘Player of the Week’ because he is someone who works very hard in practice and is well respected by his teammates and coaches. A true team person — the team is always first.”

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

The Chadwick File Name: Ethan Chadwick Year in School: Senior Hometown: Sebago Parents: David and Laurie Chadwick Sports you play: Crosscountry, basketball, outdoor track School organizations: National Honor Society, Varsity Club, Interact Club, Student Council Q. Why did you choose cross-country? I chose this sport to get in shape.

Q. What is the most difficult part of the sport?

To push yourself to keep on going faster on runs, and to overcome cramps, soreness and injuries; also to never stop in the middle of a run.

Q. What do you enjoy the most about X-C? I like the satisfaction after a big workout, because afterwards you can impress yourself and be like, ‘Wow, I just did that.’

Q. What do you feel you need to work on and why?

Running my absolute hardest at all times despite pains or being tired, because after a while of running, it is not a matter if you can do it or not, it is about how much I can push myself.

Q. Why is teamwork important? Because the motivation of others running near you, yelling “you can do it,” will push you to become a better runner and to do the same for teammates while they are running.

Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you? Becoming a better person for sure, because many of the lessons learned in cross-country from Coaches Dors and Peterson, I will have for the rest of my life.

Q. How do you want people to view you as an athlete? As someone who does not give up, and always tries his hardest.

Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most? When I am running on the trails or on the road, having Coach Dors and Peterson yelling at me to give it my all from the gator or car. And to never give up on something once you have started it.

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Raiders explode for 41 in half (Continued from Page 1C) run by Saunders, who weaved through the Knight defense.

Harriman’s sack of Knight quarterback Brady Downing for a nine-yard loss thwarted the next Poland possession.

Starting at their own 47, the Raiders needed just three plays to score with 3:49 left in the half. Chisari showed great patience as blockers got out in front of him along the right side, and he bounced off two Poland defenders, barely staying inbounds, completing the tight-rope run with a 46-yard TD. Poland finally cracked the stingy Raider defense as Paradis popped free for a 41-yard jaunt, finally knocked down by Knapp at the FA-19.

Backup quarterback Joe Ringuette found Zach Cote alone down the left sideline on a busted coverage for a 24-yard TD strike with 2:09 left.

Fryeburg responded, moving the ball 61-yards in five WRAPPED UP AND NOWHERE TO GO — A Poland runner is tackled by Raider defenders Brad Kruger plays in 1 minute, 27.8 sec(front) and Ethan Burk.

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dirt from four yards out behind blocks from Buzzell and Josh Frye.

The big play, another acrobatic one-handed catch by Eklund between two Poland defenders, good for 27 yards.

Chisari thought he had his third TD on a 13-yard run, but the play was called back after Gullikson unloaded a thunderous block in the backfield. A new rule to protect player safety no longer allows blindsided hits, something Coach Turner says players are still adjusting their games to.

Up 41-6 at the break, by rule, the teams played running time in the second half, resulting in 23 total plays — not a bad thing as summer-like temps roasted the pad-layered players.

FA scored the only points of the half when backup quarterback Caleb Bowles rescued a broken play in the backfield, scrambling to his left and finding plenty of open green space, 27 yards for a touchdown.

Freshman Eddie Thurston’s PAT boot was good.

Up next: At 3-0, just how good are the Raiders? The answer comes Saturday when FA hosts fellow Class C South co-leader in the Heals, the Leavitt Hornets (3-0). Game time is 1:30 p.m.

Leavitt has been a juggernaut so far this young season.

The Hornets beat York 55-34, then blasted Belfast 73-0.

Last week, Leavitt downed Gardiner, 19-7.

“Year in and year out, they are one of the top teams.

They’re extremely wellcoached. They’re a year-round football team, whether it be

RAIDERS 48 First downs: 10 Penalties: 2-10 Turnovers: 2 Rushing: Oscar Saunders 2-25, Jared Chisari 9-141, Cody Gullikson 8-39, Brad Kruger 2-9, Isaak McKenney 2-13, Nathan Knapp 2-17, Justin Daniels 2-25, Caleb Bowles 2-33, Bryce Micklon 3-4. Total: 32-306 Passing: Oscar Saunders, 5-7-132 Receiving: Caleb Eklund 2-64, Cody Gullikson 2-49, Scott Parker 1-19 Total offense: 438 yards Tackles (unassisted/assist/total): Caleb Eklund 2-3-5, Ryan Hewes 2-2-4, Tucker Buzzell 1-4-5, Arnold Jaber 1-0-1, Reese Kneissler 1-0-1, Liam Harriman 4-0-4, Caleb Bowles 0-1-1, Liam Chisari 3-0-3, Cody Gullikson 1-1-2, Justin Daniels 3-0-3, Calvin Southwick 2-02, Bryce Micklon 1-0-1, Jack Campbell 0-1-1, Jaden Dennery 1-0-1, Charlie Stokes 1-0-1, Brad Kruger 0-1-1, Ethan Burk 0-1-1 POLAND KNIGHTS 6 First downs: 2 Penalties: 1-15 Turnovers: 0 Rushing: Aaron Paradis 11-39, Brady Downing 1-(9), Joe Ringuette 2-(3), Gage Bachelder 2-2. Total: 16-47 Passing: 9-14-59 Total offense: 106 yards Tackles: Aaron Paradis 3-3-6, Sam Benedict 2-3-5, Balthazar LeBlanc 1-2-3, Tyler Tucci 3-1-4, Levi Lawrence 0-1-1, Brady Downing 0-1-1, Zach Cote 1-0-1, Tristin Ledwell 0-1-1, Joe Ringuette 2-0-2, Tanner Ross 4-0-4, Sam Boles 0-1-1, Jarrod Campbell 0-1-1 Fumble recoveries: Aaron Paradis, Dalton Bolduc the weight room or 7-on-7, it’s year-round for them. We have to be at our absolute best because they will be at their best. They’re big. They’re athletic. They’re physical and have speed. So, they’ve got everything. We have to come out and play our best game,” Coach Turner said.

He added, “I would think our focus this week will be

there. It’s not necessarily being overly intense, but paying attention to what am I doing, what is my assignment.

I think this is a great test, much like when Wells came here last year. At the same time, it’s the fourth game of the season.

Though it’s a big game, it’s just one game. Win or lose, it’s not indicative what is going to happen weeks down the road.”

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Regional sports

Laker weekly sports recaps (Continued from Page 1C) with passing consistency on Gardiner serves, as well as with digging attacks.”

Lindsey Keenan served well, generating eight aces, as well as Kaya McLean with three aces. Autumn Tremblay and Savannah Silke also did well on offense, averaging five and three kills respectively each game.

“If we can tighten up our responsiveness to the ball on defense — both at the net and with digs — we should fair better in our next match against NYA Thursday night (6 p.m. at Nutting Gym),” Coach Shible said.

G1: Gardiner 30, LR 28 G2: Gardiner 25, LR 22 G3: Gardiner 25, LR 18 At 2-3, the Lakers are ranked #10 in Class B. The top eight teams qualify for the tournament.

BOYS’ SOCCER Lakers 3, Poland 1: The Lakers captured their first victory of the season last Tuesday with a win over a Poland. Goal scorers were Nate Bragdon-Clements, Jason Harlow and Tristen Chaine.

The Laker JV also were victorious 3-2 behind goals from Giovani Lopez (2) and EYE ON THE BALL as she prepares to serve is Lake Jason Harlow.

St. Dom’s 3, Lakers 1: Region’s Melissa Bonnefant during last week’s varsity volleyball match against Wells.

(Rivet Photo) Injuries caught up with the Lakers, leaving their shorthanded both in numbers on the field and on the scoreboard in a loss last Thursday to the Saints.

LRMS corner

CROSS-COUNTRY LRMS opened the season last Thursday at Molly Ockett School in Fryeburg. There were five teams at the meet — Gray-NG, Kennett, Fryeburg, Lake Region and Raymond.

The LRMS boys were led by Trey Spearrin in eighth place, Dexter Thayer in 11th, Ezra Gronlund in 19th, Wesley Martin in 21st and Everett Yannelli in 29th place.

As a team, they placed third with a total of 88 points.

“This was a fantastic showing by the boys and bodes well for the future,” LRMS Coach Kevin McDonald said.

“These young athletes, if they tend to business, will do very well this season. Trey, in his first season of crosscountry, is ripping it up and will be one of the top runners if he works hard and applies himself. We have a tight, solid group and these athletes are working hard and the success is showing.”

The LRMS girls are also on a roll, finishing fourth at the meet with 97 points. Leading the way was Carly Dyer in 10th place, Brooke Toole in 15th, Libby Blais in 18th, Rebecca Caron in 27th, and Aleesa Jordan in 47th.

“This group will improve very quickly as they are all hard workers,” Coach McDonald said. “Carly Dyer will develop into one of the top girls in the conference. She is talented and not afraid to explore her limits.”

Next, LRMS traveled to Gray-NG to face off against Poland, Falmouth, Fryeburg and the Patriots on Tuesday (recap next week).

“The future looks bright for these student athletes, and as a coach, I could not be happier with how the season has started,” Coach McDonald added.

MS coaches are welcome to submit weekly highlights by e-mailing results and comments to bnewseditor@ yahoo.com by Tuesday morning.

Fairway chips

Bridgton Highlands In Ladies Golf last Wednesday, Sept. 13, the tournament played was “Throw out the two Worst Holes!” First gross winner was Judy Tenzyk. Four ladies tied for second gross: Mary Barry, Diane Stillman, Karen Lombardo and Lauren Packard. First net winner was Kathy Blanchard.

KEEP UP THE INTENSITY AND GOOD COMMUNICATION was the message Lake Region Coach Ryan Shible delivered to his players during a break in last week’s tightlyfought volleyball match against Wells.

(Rivet Photo) Paul Vigna netted the lone Laker goal on a cross from Tristen Chaine.

The Laker JVs won their second straight, 4-0 on goals

by Doug Ross, Graham Payne, Jason Harlow and Giovani Lopez.

Gray-NG 4, Lakers 0: Another tough offensive outing for the Lakers as the Patriots took advantage of a tiring LR squad by hustling in fresh legs en route to a 4-0 win on Saturday.

The Laker JV lost 1-0.

Up next: The Lakers (1-5) hit the road Saturday to Fryeburg Academy (1-5) for an 11 a.m. contest.

CROSS-COUNTRY For the first time this season, the Laker girls sported five or more runners to figure

in the scoring column — a sight Coach Dan Dors was pleased to see.

Top runner Hannah Chadwick produced her best run of the season at Yarmouth with a time of 25:06, good for 11th overall on the 3.1mile course. Winning time was 19:46.

Laker finishers were: 17. Olivia Toole, 26:17 25. Kennedy Brake, 27:37 30. Madison Martin, 29:41 32. Mercedes Martin, 30:13 35. Emily Colson, 34:16 On the boys’ side, the Lakers had three runners — Jeff McCubrey, Dawson Smith and Nathan Casali — finish in the Top 10 as the team placed third behind Yarmouth and Freeport, but ahead of Traip Academy.

Winning time was 17:57.

8. Jeff McCubrey, 19:19 9. Dawson Smith, 19:24 10. Nathan Casali, 19:26 14. Devyn Hatch, 20:04 19. Tim Moore, 20:59 22. Ian St. John, 21:19 23. Evan Willey, 21:20 30. Cameron Meserve, 21:58 32. Ethan Chadwick, 22:09 48. Dillon Doucette, 24:03 52. Andrew Gianattasio, 24:39 68. Connor Martin, 29:50 69. Brandon Ross, 30:50 Up next: The Lakers travel to Sacopee Valley to face the Hawks and Cape Elizabeth this Friday with the girls opening at 4:30 followed by the boys at 5 p.m.

Recaps provided by Laker coaches.

BA football, soccer nail down wins

By Will Groves Sports Information Director Bridgton Academy As the school year is now fully underway, the new batch of Wolverines have proven to be earning top billing this week was the football team.

After a long week of watching film and practicing the playbook, the Wolverines were ready to head down the road to Massachusetts to take on Nichols College. A complete team effort was more than enough to overpower Nichols.

After going down briefly 7-0 in the first quarter, the floodgates opened with the Wolverines scoring seven unanswered touchdowns, leaving the final score 47-7.

Notable gains were had

by Quinn Almeida, Zac Bouhalloufa, Austin Brown and Johnny Rosario. Coach Rick Marcella was very pleased with the play and work ethic of the entire team. They head back to the practice field this week as they gear up for their next road game against Princeton University.

Also on the road this weekend was the soccer team. They headed to Connecticut to take on the

traditional powerhouse Kent School.

This game would prove to be an interesting test for the talented Wolverines. A seemingly back and forth game, play got chippy at times.

But, the scrappy Wolverines enjoyed the upper hand.

Remaining poised and focused on the task at hand

proved to be the difference in this game.

Goals were scored by Antonio Terceros and Ali Ewiess (2) posting a final score of 3-1. The boys are back in action this week against Williams College JV in Massachusetts and on Saturday at home against St. Andrews School out of

Rhode Island.

A complete list of Bridgton Academy sporting events for the week will be posted each Thursday.

Upcoming contests Baseball: 9/24 at NECBA Doubleheader, Lynn, Mass., 12:30 p.m.

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Fun & games

September 21, 2017, The Bridgton News, Page 5C

This week’s puzzle theme:

Fall Fun

ACROSS 1. Dolphins’ home 6. *Sports acronym 9. Deep wound 13. Spy’s cover 14. 100 square meters 15. “Door,” on #35 Across 16. Approximate date 17. Bygone bird 18. Letter-shaped girder 19. *Pastoral autumn trip 21. *Falling all around 23. Galley tool 24. Eight bits 25. Trigonometry abbr.

28. “Hey!” 30. ____weed 35. Faubourg Saint-HonorÈ and Rivoli, e.g.

37. Left after deductions 39. Hymn of praise 40. Hoosier State’s capital, for short 41. Boiled or baked buckwheat 43. Actress ____-Jones 44. Hospital’s CAT and PET 46. Smoke plus fog 47. Not counterfeit 48. Graphite writer 50. “____ Lang Syne” 52. Hasten 53. Like hard times 55. Scepter’s partner 57. *Seasonal squash cultivar 61. *Fall’s the time to pull it out of storage 65. Light-footed

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DOWN 1. ____ 1 jet speed 2. Pelvic parts 3. Well-ventilated 4. Introduction to economics?

5. Old Testament prophet 6. *Fall’s the season that has more than one 7. “To” follower?

8. Like kale 9. Mongolian desert 10. Equals pi times square of the radius 11. Dateless male 12. Part of hemoglobin 15. Highway accident 20. *Hot apple cider, e.g.

22. Giant Hall-of-Famer 24. *World Series player 25. *Like fall air 26. Prevention measure 27. Four-door 29. Those not opposed 31. *Corn ____ 32. Plywood raw material 33. Delhi policeman’s club 34. Related on mother’s side 36. Update an iPod 38. Biblical pronoun

57. Molotov-Ribbentrop agreement, e.g.

58. Tangerine and grapefruit hybrid 59. Dignified manner 60. Neighborhood map 61. Eye infection

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Lakers spoil G-NG Homecoming (Continued from Page 2C) it and returned it inside G-NG territory. A Patriot penalty added 15 more yards to the return. LR put the game on ice as Douglass scampered 26 yards for a TD with 5:21 left in the half.

“If we are playing physical at high tempo, we’re going to make something good happen. The guys are starting to believe in each other, so when a team makes a big play, they believe that someone is going to make a big play for us and turn things around,” Coach Jahna said.

The Lakers scored the

only points of the second half, taking their second drive 47 yards in 12 rushing plays, with Douglass banging ahead from a yard out.

The change in LR attitude was seen on a 4th-and-6 call as Douglass kept driving and got a good push from teammates to bull ahead for a first down.

“Andrew is playing at a different level, for sure.

He is playing physical and running with a lot of confidence. Having someone like Andrew who can run through some arm tackles and gain four, five or six more yards is impressive. They had some

physical linemen,” Coach Jahna said. “It was not an easy defensive line to play against. We used some hurry up, feeling this would be a good week to introduce it. In the first half when we went high tempo, it put them back on their heels. It also helped our confidence because we kept moving the ball down the field quickly.”

Maybe the most bizarre play of the night was one that doesn’t appear on the stat sheet. Inside the G-NG

five-yard line, the Patriots appeared to have stopped a Laker run for no gain. But, as officials unpiled bodies, LR quarterback Derek Mondville (nine carries, 55 yards) was in the endzone, holding up the ball for all to see.

Confused, the officiating crew ruled no play and replayed the down.

“I’ve seen that happen with the veer when an official blows the whistle, inadvertently thinking he is watching a tackle being made when

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“I told Derek the greatest compliment you could get was not one official knew he had the ball. Now, that’s a great fake handoff. He’s getting really good at making the reads, when to hand off and when to keep it.”

As LR players celebrated the win inside the G-NG visitor’s locker room, Coach Jahna sported a big smile. He is proud of how this Laker team is improving and developing.

“For many years, we’ve had good players who have tried to do too much. These guys are trusting each other and doing their job, so when a runner makes a cut back, we have players in position

to make a stop,” he said. “It’s great to see the confidence they have in each other.

Toughness is something Brandon (Sargent) and some of our other younger players, like Ethan McMurray, don’t lack. They’re playing both sides of the ball at a high level. Hunter McDaniel is playing really well on the defensive end. They’re coming together as a team, and it’s exciting to watch.”

Up next: The Lakers look to keep rolling when they face Yarmouth (0-3) this Friday night, 7 p.m., at the Art Kilborn Athletic Complex.

The Clippers fell to Morse 28-8 last week. They were blanked 48-0 by Cape Elizabeth in the opener, and suffered a 36-12 loss to Oak Hill.

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Regional sports

Hike to Old Speck

Senior Rambles

VIEW FROM THE SUMMIT of Old Speck Mountain.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree)

Hiking Trips & Tips

by Allen Crabtree most of the way to the summit. At 0.1 mile from the road, there is a trail junction — the Old Speck/AT continues left and the trail to the Eyebrow trail diverges to the right. The Eyebrow is an exposed, crescent shaped cliff face with good views.

The left fork (Old Speck/AT trail) stays lower longer and follows the Cascade Brook for a bit with numerous cascades and small falls, but eventually climbs steeply to rejoin the Eyebrow trail.

At 1.1 miles, the Eyebrow trail and Old Speck trail join and the main trail continues to the summit. It follows the ridge for most of the way, alternately climbing steeply then descending steeply. There are two fine open ledges along the way with views to the east and then to the north. Near the summit the Old Speck trail ends with the junction with the Mahoosuc Trail at 3.5 miles from the trailhead.

The Old Speck summit is 0.3 miles farther on.

A 40-foot fire tower was first built on the summit of Old Speck in 1914, upgraded in 1919, and was manned during high fire danger times until 1959 when it was abandoned. About a decade ago,

a newer steel observation tower was built on the summit by a crew of volunteers from the area at a cost of $26,340. The tower has a ladder to the top and is open to the public. It provides wonderful panoramic views of the Mahoosucs on the southwest, the Presidentials to the north, and Grafton Notch.

This is a challenging hike, but the views are spectacular from the summit observation tower and will reward your efforts.

Old Speck Mountain in Oxford County, Upton, ME Difficulty – Difficult Trail distance (one way) – 3.8 mile Hiking times (one way) – 4 hours Elevation – 4,170 feet Vertical gains – 2,720 feet Coordinates – 44o 34’ 27” N 70o57’22” W Topographic Map – USGS Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute quad/ 44.10567; -71.094 Directions to the eastern (Grafton Notch State Park) trailhead: Take Route 26 north from Bethel and continue through Newry and another 12 miles. The Grafton Notch State Park trailhead parking for Old Speck is on the left (west) side of Route 26 about three

LOOKING OUT — Four Denmark Mountain Hikers atop the Old Speck observation tower. (Photo by Allen Crabtree) miles north of the parking lot for Screw Auger Falls.

Grafton Notch State Park requests $2 per hiker, and there is self-pay pipe at the trailhead kiosk.

Directions to the two western trailheads: The west side of Old Speck can be accessed from the Speck Pond or Mahoosuc Notch Trailheads. Both are located on the Success Pond Road, which runs from Berlin, N.H., to Grafton Notch, Maine. The Success Pond Road is dirt from Hutching Street in Berlin. The Mahoosuc Notch Trailhead is 10.9 miles down Success Pond Road on a 0.3-mile side road on the right.

The Speck Pond Trailhead is another 1.5 miles from Berlin, 0.8 miles down a right-hand side road.

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The hike this week is a little farther afield from Bridgton than most of my recommended hikes, but Old Speck Mountain in Grafton Notch should be considered if you are looking for a challenging climb — it is worth the drive.

Grafton Notch State Park is a 3,000-acre jewel of mountains, waterfalls and deep gorges. It is located on Maine Route 26 about 12 miles north of Newry, or about three miles past Screw Auger Falls.

A portion of the Appalachian Trail goes from Grafton Notch to near the summit of Old Speck, at 4,170 feet the fourthhighest peak in Maine. It is a difficult and rocky (read “boney”) trail that will tax your stamina. The AMC Maine Mountain Guide describes the Old Speck trail as steep with a “series of switchbacks with many rock steps,” with “frequent ledgy footing and numerous short descents interspersed through the ascent” including “a fairly steep and rough pitch” near the summit.

The trail along the ridge to the summit is particularly tough because of the rocky footing and the frequent steep ups and downs. Just when you think you’re past the last up and down, you come to another. Faced with the trail climbing steeply yet again one of our hikers, Margaret Mathis, exclaimed “This is ridiculous!” and we agreed!

According to Steve Pinkham in his Mountains of Maine, the mountain was originally named Lincoln Mountain for Maine Governor Enoch Lincoln, but the local name of Speckled Mountain prevailed because of the large expanses of exposed ledges that sparkled when water flowed over them.

The name was shortened to Old Speck because there are several other Speckled Mountains in the area.

The Old Speck “Standard” trail leaves the trailhead and parking area on the west side of Route 26 and follows the Appalachian Trail (AT) (white blazes) for

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Regional sports

September 21, 2017, The Bridgton News, Page 7C

Highlands close with Harvest Hills Doubles Bridgton Highlands Golf and Tennis hosted its final tennis tournament of the summer this past Saturday, Sept. 16.

The annual Harvest Hills Animal Shelter Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament Fundraiser Event had a strong field of 17 teams, which included a total of 34 players. The level of tennis and atmosphere was excellent and despite a foggy start the weather cleared up and gave the players ideal playing conditions.

In the top half of the draw, the semi-final match between Leanne Campbell and Joe Ditollo and Diana Doyle and John Waldie came down to a tiebreak, with Leanne and Joe relying on their counter punching skills to pull out the win, 9-8 (7-5).

In the bottom half of the draw, the second semi-final match had Dave Chaffee and Carol Kelley execute a strong doubles strategy to defeat Jose Azel and Anna Romer 8-4.

Dave and Carol carried their momentum into the finals and held off the persistence of Leanne and Joe with an 8-4 win to capture the 2017 Harvest Hills Mixed Doubles Championship title.

In the consolation draw, Bruce and Johanne Camire edged out Mike and Lynn Fusco 8-5 to advance to the final. In the bottom half of the consolation draw, Sherri Bernier and John Russell defeated Jill and Scott Samuels 8-1. Sherri and John relied on their steady play and variety to capture the consolation round 8-5

over the Camires.

Bridgton Highlands Tennis Director Justin Chaffee would like to thank all the players for their participation, patience and excellent play, in supporting a great cause. A special thank you to Mike and Lynn Fusco for assisting to help run a great tournament; to Bridgton Highlands Golf and Tennis for hosting the event; and to Joan McBurnie of Harvest Hills Animal Shelter for her work and sponsoring the tournament.

The Harvest Hills Animal Shelter is a nonprofit organization, which cares for neglected, stray and abandoned animals.

Congratulations to the winners of the Bridgton Highlands Harvest Hills MIXED DOUBLES winners Carole Kelly and Dave Chaffee (on left) are pictured with Mixed Doubles Open. finalists Leanne Campbell and Jim Ditollo (on right).

$33,000 to hospital pediatrics The 27th Annual Bridgton Hospital Golf Tournament held on Wednesday, Aug. 30, at Bridgton Highlands Country Club, raised over $33,400 for the Therapy Services Pediatrics Program and the Clinical Staff Education Fund.

The tournament also celebrated Bridgton Hospital’s 100 years of service to the community.

Twenty-five foursomes took to the course for a day of competition and philanthropy. The tournament structure

Wolverines schedule

(Continued from Page 4C) Soccer: 9/23, home, St. Andrews School, 2 p.m.

Football: 9/24 at Princeton University JV, Princeton, N.J., 12 p.m.

Hockey: 9/23, home, Cheshire Academy, 7 p.m.

9/24, home, Middlesex Black Bears, 12 p.m.

Lacrosse: 9/24, home, Bridgewater State, 12 p.m.

CONSOLATION WINNERS John Russell and Sherri Bernier (left) are pictured with finalists Johanna and Bruce Camire (right). included a bag valet service, continental breakfast, barbecue lunch, hors d’oeuvres and a 100th Anniversary golf

polo for each player. The which raised nearly $1,000 tournament also featured an for hospital programs. air cannon in which players The winners of the day could opt to shoot on a par 4, were as follows: First Place Gross from Team Norway Savings Bank – Vince Osgood, Don Hinkley, John Berg, Brad Littlefield; Second Place Gross from Team Sportshaus Ski & Sport – Phil Libby, Craig Whitaker, Laura Gill, Rodney Allen; Third Place Gross from Team D.M. Electric – Jim Bilata, Dennis McIver, Bob Prescott, Larry Sanborn; First Place Net from Team Bridgton Physician Hospital Organization – Jim Kane, Mark Still, Michelle Sweet, Ron Pelton; Second Place Net from Team Poppy’s Crew – Nicole Van Loan, Peter Van Loan, Richard Van Loan, Jake Sawyer; Third Place Net from Team Cerner – Denis TOURNEY, Page 8C

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FIRST PLACE gross winners from Team Norway Savings Bank were (left to right) Vince Osgood, Brad Littlefield, Don Hinkley and John Berg.

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LOVELL — As the early fall foliage begins, the Greater Lovell Land Trust and Upper Saco Valley Land Trust are teaming up for a joint paddle in western Maine where their service areas meet. Each invites its members to come explore the spectacular scenery around Kezar Lake. As we float from the lake down to the outlet, and finally to the Old Course, staff and naturalists from both land trusts will be on hand to answer questions. The early fall colors and wildlife should add to the show. Come wander with us!

The trip will start at 9 a.m. and end around 12:30 p.m. depending on our pace and how long we spend exploring the lake. Please bring your own kayak or canoe, lifejacket, sunscreen, snacks, and water.

This trip is free for members of both land trusts. To become a member of the land trusts e-mail info@gllt.org or info@usvlt.org or visit www.gllt.org/join-us/become-amember/ or www.usvlt.org/support-our-work/ To RSVP or obtain more details, including directions to the put-in site, e-mail info@gllt.org or call 925-1056 for the GLLT; or e-mail info@usvlt.org or call the USVLT office at 603-356-9683.

BH golf tourney (Continued from Page 7C) Tanguay, Matt Coro, Brian Strok, Ray Wieczerzak.

Other winners included: Grand Raffle Prize – Denis Tanguay Air Cannon Closest to the Pin – Stu Theis Grand Putt Off 3-Way Tie – Jack Writer, Daryl Walker, Rodney Allen; Longest Drive, Men – Don Hinkley; Longest Drive, Women – Laura Gill; Closest to the Pin, Men – Bob Prescott; Closet to the Pin Women – Donna Rollo.

Funds raised from the golf tournament will benefit the Bridgton Hospital Therapy Services Pediatrics Program and the Clinical Staff Education Fund. These funds will make it possible to expand the pediatric therapy program by adding new therapists and specialized equipment for pediatric patients in need. Additional services including obesity reduction, parent/caregiver workshops, a feeding clinic and specialized community services will be added.

Funds raised will also keep clinicians abreast of new treatments, standards of care and medical technology through continued education.

To learn more about the Therapy Services Pediatrics Program or the Clinical Staff Education Fund, please visit www.bridgtonhospital.org or contact the Development Office at 647-6055.

23. Jenna Dodge, 28:35 24. Samantha Carus, 28:57 25. Sasha Maguire, 28:58 Fryeburg finished with 19 points, Waynflete had 43 and North Yarmouth Academy no score. There were 31 runners.

On the boys’ side, the Raiders found themselves in the middle of the final point standings with Waynflete on top with 30 points, FA second with 47 and NYA third with 48.

Henry Spritz of Waynflete set the time to beat in 17:35, while Raider Alfie Walker was just 16 seconds back in 17:51. Other FA finishers in the event, which featured 39 competitors, were: 7. Osage Crie, 19:54 10. Luke Flanders, 20:27 13. Ethan Reinbach, 20:59 15. Elijah Howe, 21:12 16. James Pullen, 21:13 17. Seth Johnston, 21:18 25. Sam Paulding, 22:30 26. David Marshall, 23:06 30. Luke Reinbach, 24:21 31. Will Marshall, 25:23 32. Antonin Santarelli, 25:23 Up next: The Raiders head to the Machester Relays on Saturday.

GIRLS’ SOCCER Cape 7, Raiders 0: While the Raiders were unable to put a dent in Cape Elizabeth’s defense, FA Coach Antonio Barrionuevo felt his club is showing steady improvement.

“Some of our players are improving fast and we are starting to play better as a team,” he said. “We played a clean, fair play game regardless of our opponent’s style of play.”

He cited the efforts of Kalie Eastman, who played center back, and Jordan Eastman, FA’s backup goalie who saved over 15 shots in varsity action, and had an outstanding performance in the JV game.

“Soon, we will have a full team again, as a few of our key players are recovering from injuries including goalie Morgan Fusco and center back Brooke Juneau. Looking forward for the rest of the season.”

Up next: The Raiders (0-6) host Wells this Saturday as part of Homecoming festivities at 9 a.m. FA then travels to Lake Region on Tuesday for a 6 p.m. contest.

GOLF It was a busy week for the Raiders, who played five matches in five days.

Overall, FA got through it well with a 4-1 mark.

The Raiders started with a home match with powerhouse Cape Elizabeth on Monday.

“They are the team to beat and the measuring stick at the top, no doubt about it,” FA Coach Chris Dutton said.

The lowest score in the CE

Sunset, full moon hike

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CROSS-COUNTRY broke up the pack with a The Raider girls were seventh place finish in 22:24. nearly perfect on their home Here’s how the Raiders turf last Friday, taking seven finished: of the top nine spots.

3. Zoe Maguire, 22:23 Emily Carty won the home 4. Irina Norkin, 22:37 race with a time of 19:53 fol- 5. Emily Grzyb, 22:40 lowed by Waynflete’s Abby 6. Madeline Choyce, 22:42 Ripkin in 21:47.

8. Merys Carty, 23:48 Then, it was a solid run of 9. Alanciah Waiters, 24:49 Raiders with spots 3 through 13. Ellen Taylor, 25:56 6 occupied by the Navy and 16. Brittany Smith, 26:20 White before Anna Wildes 22. Madison Griffin, 27:34

OUT OF THE TRAP AND OUT OF TROUBLE — Fryeburg Academy’s William “Fitzy” Fitzgerald chips onto the green last week at Bridgton Highlands Country Club.

(Rivet Photo) top 5 was a 41 on that day. as hit more quality shots that Cape handed the Raiders the day.”

The Raiders weren’t done fist lost of the season by the being on road warriors as score of 5-2.

“I was happy with the the next day they traveled scores we had during that to Bethel Inn Golf Course match, but it just shows what to play an out-of-conference we need to do to be at the match with Gould Academy.

“In conference play, we next level to compete at the score by medal play, but we top,” Coach Dutton said.

Wednesday, FA traveled did match play with Gould,” to Wells and played at Old the coach said.

A close match ended with Marsh Golf club, which was a new course for the team to a nice win for the Raiders, as play. Golf course manage- they squeezed out a 3 1/2 to ment is key at this course 2 1/2 win.

“I could tell the team as fairways were hard and fast, and the course is narrow was quite tired by watching and demanding to hit quality them play on Friday,” Coach Dutton added. shots.

With the four wins on the The Raiders were up to task as they went on to beat week, it brings the Raiders to a 7-1 record in conference Wells 6-1.

The next day, Fryeburg play and 8-1 overall.

“As young as we are, traveled back to Bridgton Highlands for a tri-match it’s been a great start to with Lake Region and the season. We finish with three tough matches with St. Poland.

“I was curious about how Dom’s, York and Gray. Two the team would approach the of the three are regulars for course playing it the week the state team championships before, and see what adjust- yearly, while Gray this season ments they would make,” is well-experienced and deep.

Those will be a quality oppoCoach Dutton said.

Fryeburg earned two more nents and a good test for us wins, beating both Lake leading up to the team qualiRegion and Poland by 6-1 fier,” Coach Dutton said.

Standouts for the recent scores in both matches.

“Getting the wins were week go to Addison Schwarz great, but I was happy to see and Calvin Fox. They were five of the six players get FA’s best 1-2 punch daily in better scores this time around getting the top scores, and the course than last time,” they did well in their matchhe said. “It tells me they had es, piling up the wins.

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September 21, 2017, The Bridgton News, Page 1D

It Dawned on Me

by Dawn De Busk BN Columnist

Finding friends is lifelong joy

I read a list of life hacks that said if you want to go to an event but no one wants to go with you, you should just go because you will find people with similar interests there.

Although that is sound advice, I have yet to follow through on it.

Going places to meet people. Hmmm. Makes me think.

Amazingly, every week for three years, I had written down on my calendar that I would go to a clogging class on Monday night. The objective was to meet friends in an unfamiliar environment and to pick up a delightfully obnoxious and Celtic skill. Achieving both those goals could prove useful in life, I thought. For whatever reason, I never went.

I did follow through with plans to go to some adult education classes — a six-week telemark skiing class and a chocolate candy-making class around Halloween.

I went to the skiing class alone and made acquaintances. The decision to sign up for that one was more about learning a new skill than acquiring friends.

That same year, I talked friends into going to the candy class with me. That wasn’t a hard sell. I’d go if my friend asked me.

Personally, if I want to go to an event (other than as a reporter) I much prefer to have a friend along. In fact, when one of my girlfriends had other obligations and recently cancelled FRIENDS, Page 6D

The Reading Life

by Peter Bollen Contributing Writer

The Stranger in the Woods

— A Review

BIG BLUEBERRY PICKING SEASON — Crabtree’s PYO Blueberries in Sebago (Route 107) reached a big milestone this past week when Nancy and Ray LaFrance of Denmark brought the total berries picked this season to four tons! “The picking of our late season Elliott variety berries continues strong, with bunches of blueberries on the bushes like clusters of grapes and easy picking,” farm owner Allen Crabtree reported. “Forget about pumpkins and apples — come by Crabtree’s Blueberries — we’ll be picking blueberries all the way through September and until the first hard frost in October.”

Where in the world are we?

Many of my students came to me unable to fix themselves in space or in time. Most had little idea of what the world looked like beyond their neighborhood and their school.

They could not point to Maine on a world map, or to their town on a map of Maine. Neither did they have much idea of world and national events during the lives of their parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, and other ancestors — events that shaped their family and the culture into which they’d been born.

It took me a while to realize what an impediment those deficits were. I had a curriculum to deliver and try as I might, results of my labors were sporadic at best. The information I delivered went in one ear and out the other because there was no context, no net, no web onto which it might attach as it went through the students’ minds. Some students, however, did have those contexts. They comprehended everything and they progressed, but most did not.

When I realized their biggest deficit was geographic ignorance, that’s what I addressed first. I passed out maps of the world with no labels anywhere. Depicted were continents and the blue water surrounding them. On the continents were tannish-colored mountain ranges and blue rivers. That’s all.

Next, I passed out a list of names — continents, mountains,

The Stranger in the Woods, by Michael Finkel, is the true account of the legendary hermit who was finally captured after more than two decades living in the Maine woods — the man successfully avoided contact with fellow human beings and generated controversy, fear, and much investigation over the years. It is an unlikely saga without much precedent in history.

I’ve always felt that truth is stranger than fiction. This story, which had baffled local residents, forest rangers, game wardens, and police detectives for 27 years, came to an end in 2013 in the woods of central Maine.

The Stranger in the Woods — The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit (Knopf, 2017) chronicles the unlikely account of Christopher Knight, who disappeared from society at the age of 20. He was not seen again until his 2013 capture in the North Pond area township of Rome, Maine.

Beginning in 1983, local residents’ homes and cottages were To The Editor: I would like to thank the broken into and items were missing. Usually food, tools, and various house wares were taken but there was no real vandal- many folks in our community that assisted in the USDA STRANGER, Page 2D

Summer Meals program this past summer. We were able to provide over 17,000 meals to area children five days a week for many weeks this summer.

We operated nine sites with many operating from June 26 to Aug. 25. Some sites provided both breakfast and lunch and some sites provided just the lunch meal.

I would like to say thanks to SAD 61 Superintendent of Schools Alan Smith for allowing us to participate in the Summer Meals program for our children of the communities, as well as our Food Service staff Lori Andrews, Joyce Small, Paula Simonds and Gabe Hartnett that cooked, packaged and delivered the meals. To the site coordinators Connie Madura, Beth Latsey, Harvey Price, Gary Colello, Linda Kellough-Gazza, Kim Litchfield and Carmen Lone that made sure a volunteer was at the sites daily.

Custodians Shawne Hargis, Reg Watkins, Troy Bell, Jerry Irish, Jim Gorman and Ed Hatch that did extra duties at their sites to serve and clean up after the meals. I also want to thank Marlene Thombs, in my office, that worked extra to make sure the paperwork and food items were delivered and ready everyday.

I would most importantly want to thank the volunteers that were at the sites handing out meals and doing enrichment activities with the children: Naples Rec counselors, Bridgton Rec counselors, Annie Bowman, Michelle Thibodeau, Robin Husford, Deb Bilodeau, Evon Waligora, Harold Sack, Kyle Sack, Julie Koceika, Ed Wright, Judy Tenzyk, Richard Bouthillotte, Herb Moulton, Gage Mowatt, Lisa Zullo, Nancy Grigg, Robin Guthrie, Martha Jackson, Jen Larabee, Kearra Allen, Tabi Watkins, Jamie Santamore, Valerie Bennett, Ronnie Tillis, Rose Snow, Carol Poole, Irene Morton, Pam Grant and anybody else I may have missed.

TAKE A SEAT — Guests lose a chair to the geraniums thanks to the floral arrangeWe are truly lucky to have ments of this green thumb living in Raymond. (De Busk Photo) communities that care about

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Front Row Seat

by Tom McLaughlin BN Columnist

rivers, seas, bays, gulfs, straits, channels, deserts, and isthmuses — about 150 of the earth’s most important physical features. Their task was to find them and label them the same way cartographers did on the atlases in the back of their textbooks. They had to print labels on a horizontal plane except when labeling rivers and mountain ranges.

Most of them gasped. “Get to it,” I said. “You’ll be tested the end of next week. I’ll pass out the same blank map and a list of 50 places randomly selected from that 150.”

“Which ones?” they asked.

“I’m not telling. You’ll see when I pass it out.” We drilled on it all in class for about ten days and played various map WORLD, Page 2D children and the food insecurity of the children in the summer.

Andrew Madura Director Food Services SAD 61

Thank you

To The Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every person and business that contributed in any way to the benefit that my family and friends held for me on Aug. 26.

This past Friday, Sept. 15, marked the three-month anniversary of my kidney transplant.

From my heroic donor, Kim Carey and her husband Wally; to all of the various family members, friends and businesses that supported me along the way, I can’t express how humbled and grateful I am for your kindness and

generosity.

The benefit dinner and dance was amazing. Thank you to my mom Esther, her friends Hilda and Patty, Rita Dolloff, Lori Vacchiano, Lisa and Janet Anderson for working tirelessly in the kitchen. A special thanks to my sisters, Shelly Willey and Sue Harmon, my niece and nephews, friends Michelle Vacchiano and Della Blais, and all of the countless others for their help. I will never be able to express all of my gratefulness.

To family, friends, coworkers and the multiple businesses that contributed, your attendance and contributions in making it such an amazing event will forever be remembered and appreciated.

I was overwhelmed by the huge support of businesses and individuals donating items for the raffle. There LETTERS, Page 2D

CELEBRATING A RECOVERY — Lynda Chase recently celebrated the three-month anniversary following a kidney transplant, along with her heroic donor, Kim Carey.

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extend my sincere gratitude.

My journey continues and I am so blessed for each and every one of you that was/ will be a part of it.

To The Editor: (Continued from Page 1D) Thank you all!

A photo from the NOAA were over 50 of you and to Lynda Chase weather satellite showed a each and every one of you I Sebago sight that no human eye has seen before. There, in one frame, were three hurricanes preparing to make landfall in North America — Katia (Category 2) entering Mexico; Irma (Category 5) rampaging through the Caribbean; and Jose (Category 4) close behind. Meanwhile, in the upper left of the frame, much of the western part of the United States was obscured by smoke from nearly 100 raging wildfires, because of longstanding drought conditions.

And of course, this was happening just two weeks after Hurricane Harvey (Category 4) inundated Texas with 52 inches of rain, nearly fourand-a-half feet, the worst rainstorm in American history.

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The horrors to come

Someone tagged that NOAA photo with this caption: “Hell hath no fury like Mother Nature scorned.”

Indeed, one might be forgiven for thinking nature is trying to get our attention. This ferocious weather is entirely consistent with predictions that climate scientists have been making for half a century — that human-caused warming of the earth would inevitably bring more violent storms, more prolonged droughts, and ever-increasing damage to human civilization. The total bill for property losses won’t be known for some time, but the combination of everything visible in that photo could approach a quarter-trillion dollars. Remember, we’re not necessarily finished with Hurricane Jose yet. There’s a good chance it will visit us in New England this week.

Pope Francis said climate science shows that human abuse of nature is causing these storms. He quoted the

Poetry Corner Stranded at Night

AS THE DAYS OF SUMMER WANE, these flowers display the yellow hues of sunshine. The yellow lilies are growing in the garden outside the Harrison Village Library.

(De Busk Photo) PUBLIC NOTICE

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THE TOWN OF DENMARK IS ACCEPTING BIDS FOR 3000± YARDS OF WINTER SAND Bid Specs available at Town Office. Bids are due at town office by 4:00 p.m., Oct. 3, 2017. Mark envelope “Sand Bid.” For more information contact Ken Richardson at 452-2310.

The Town of Denmark reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – 6:30 P.M. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 CASCO COMMUNITY CENTER 940 MEADOW ROAD RE: INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 11 (POLAND SPRING ROAD) AND ROUTE 121 (MEADOW ROAD) IN CASCO, MAINE The Casco Selectboard will be holding a Public Hearing to solicit input from the public regarding a Maine Department of Transportation recommendation that the intersection of Route 11 and Route 121 in Casco, Maine, be converted from a twoway stop controlled intersection to an all-way stop controlled intersection.

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Notice of a Public Hearing The Bridgton Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing at The Bridgton Town Office, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine, on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, beginning at 7:00 p.m., to consider the following application: Woods Pond Village Subdivision Submitted by Ira Sochet and Betty L. LeGoff Route 117 in Bridgton, near The Denmark Town Line Map 4, Lot 15 The application is available for viewing at the Bridgton Town Office Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All interested individuals are invited to attend at the above place and time to present any comments. The Board reserves the right to conduct any other routine business as necessary.

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seemed to loosen

his grip and his hold and his power.

how ill-prepared

By Peter S. Lee we are Now drapes across

to discern

a setting sun the understory of our all the world fathers

and in a moment

and lie there the flicker and the wrestling with the night jay

with our blanket

will settle in and the sea of gravity under a starlit moon that adorns us,

and surrender close-guarded secrets to the peaceful night that may have

and the call once been

of the loon

a shining treasure so nocturnal adhere to us now

that even

like a monopoly in the darkest hour and welcome he reminds us

the news that we are not alone or better weather and that our plight and the storm front is shared passing

in every harbor and the frost bite by wakeful spirits that has come too soon

longing for that has made its way the return of daytime across the water and the shadows like a snake might do that are cast

or an otter by ordinary creeping in things. between the rocks the compression of when the sun darkness, has kissed like a spring the morning flowers

being re-set then sadness will retract in the cold glimpse his hand of the eternal and fill another space

that we get while we get on in these oft hours with ours

when time has

Bible about how stupid we can be, and said, “When you don’t want to see, you don’t see.” Ignoring Francis’ godly counsel, religious Right preachers ranted that this was God’s punishment for abortion, same-sex marriage, or whatever scapegoat was handy. Back in Spanish colonial times, priests threw crucifixes into the roaring waves to quell demons they believed had stirred up Caribbean hurricanes. Superstition has no expiration date. Republican science-deniers reacted with predictable derision. Rush Limbaugh said Irma was a plot by the liberal media to drum up business. When the deluge got closer, he jumped on his private jet and flew away to parts unknown.

Watch what these guys do; ignore what they say.

Today’s Republican Party is the only major political party in the developed world that denies the reality of human-caused climate change. The GOP must abandon its superstition and science denial, or it will perish along with the world it is

corrupting. Today’s violent weather is only the beginning of the beginning of climate disruption — a hint of the horrors to come. Republicans can lead, follow, or get out of the way, but they can’t continue obstructing attempts to control climate change. If they do, then the needless deaths of millions, perhaps billions, of our descendants will be squarely upon their heads.

There cannot be any greater crime against humanity.

Rev. Robert Plaisted Bath

BRAG fundraiser

To The Editor: The Bridgton Recreation Advancement Group (BRAG) will be holding a fundraiser, and is hoping area businesses and individuals can donate a gift certificate or item for the fall calendar. We thank you for your support.

BRAG maintains a sports complex of baseball, softball LETTERS, Page 6D

AN ASSORTMENT OF PUMPKINS is displayed at Pietree Orchards in Sweden over the weekend. As fall fast approaches, pumpkins are being offered for sale at local farms and at area supermarkets and farm supply stores.

Autumn equinox happens at 4:02 p.m. EST on Friday.

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Where in the world are we?

(Continued from Page 1D) games. Most did fairly well on the test. Those who didn’t, I allowed to take it again until they did. They had begun building that net between their ears. To their surprise, they actually enjoyed it.

Then came another blank world map with another list of one hundred fifty countries and major cities. They had to outline political borders between countries (which were already lightly drawn) and locate cities with a dot. Then came more drill, more games, and another test. Again, most did fairly well.

The goal was for each student to be able to conjure up the world map in their mind’s eye whenever they heard one of the 300 places mentioned, and then see exactly where in the world it was. When they stood before a pull-down world map, they would need less than five seconds to point to it.

Then, whenever they heard something about one of those places, there was something in their minds to which it would stick before it went on out the other ear.

After that we’d take a break from map drills, but only for a month or so. Then I’d pass out a blank map of the United States and another list of 150 place names — and they’d do the same drills. Then came another blank United States map and they were tasked with finding all 50 states, all 50 capitals,

and dozens of other major cities. After appropriate intervals would come blank maps of Europe, then the Middle East. For the last several years of my career, I was determined that no student would leave my class geographically ignorant. Some did anyway, but not many.

Many times daily we’re bombarded with information from electronic media in our pockets, in our living rooms, and in the car, but most of it doesn’t stick in our minds. That’s because far too many Americans are like my students were.

They cannot fix themselves in space or time. For them there’s only here and now. Ask them when the Civil War was fought and they cannot answer. World War I? Forget it. Even World War II is hazy in America’s collective mind. When they hear of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), can they point to either Iraq or Syria? I doubt it. North Korea? Iran? Doubtful.

All during my 36-year teaching career, America’s access to information increased manifold, while our ability to retain and make sense of that information went in the other direction. Worse, it appears our decline is accelerating. Why? There’s no construct, no context in which to arrange global information so it can even be understood, much less acted upon in the collective American mind.

Tom McLaughlin of Lovell is a retired middle school U.S. History teacher.

The Stranger in the Woods — A Review (Continued from Page 1D) ism or property damage. Despite numerous complaints filed over the years, the authorities were constantly flummoxed.

Some residents would leave out food and small notes, realizing someone was actually living off the land. Others were understandably frightened by this unannounced intruder. But the small thefts continued unabated.

The elusive bandit kept the local residents vigilant. Not all the cottages in the area were occupied year round. Those who felt threatened installed security cameras and alarms but the intrepid intruder knew how to bypass these obstacles.

Knight became a local legend. He was the “North Pond Hermit,” the long-feared phantom. This compelling well-told account was made possible because the author and journalist, Michael Finkle, had his own bona fides as an outdoorsman and was actually the only individual Knight would respond to in a series of letters after his capture. Knight only spoke to answer questions after his arrest.

The authorities were totally baffled by Christopher Knight.

Where did he live? How did he survive? Did he have a mailing address? Contacts? Tax returns? Most all of the answers were in the negative. How does a man survive year after year facing the ravages of extreme climate conditions during the four seasons in Maine? Surprisingly, Knight appeared healthy and fairly well groomed.

The reader will learn how Knight was finally captured and the fascinating aftermath, which still leaves open mysteries to the psyche of this vexing individual. Was he paranoid?

Schizophrenic? Actually, he was surprisingly literate and

articulate in his taciturn way — a true enigma. Most criminals dispute their wrongdoing. Knight answered all questions in great detail. When asked how many times he burglarized the cabins and camps, “Forty times a year,” was his response.

Over 27 years.

Finkle, who lives in Montana, kept an ongoing correspondence with Knight and made frequent trips to Maine to interview his pen pal. Knight is not a conversationalist but Finkle got some insight into what makes him tick. He doesn’t dislike his fellow man. His best company is himself and he doesn’t care for normal conversation with anyone. He aspired for a lifestyle of solitude and serenity and he prepared to be entirely alone.

Since his arrest, Knight is paying his dues to society, including mandated counseling ordered by the courts. His advocates continue to help him become “a member of the community.” The tale of the ways and methods Knight used to survive, elude capture, and prevail against all elements for more than a quarter of a century, is one of the most unusual sagas of solitude and survival on record. Knight’s story is a primer for anyone who aims to live “off the grid.”

Knight’s plan, as told to the author, was to stay at his area of the woods forever. He was willing to die in his camp, the spot where he was most content.

Peter Bollen, a resident of Bridgton, writes an occasional column for The Bridgton News dedicated to books and authors including reviews and news of the book trade.

The author welcomes comments and suggestions. He can be reached at pdboll@roadrunner.com

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September 21, 2017, The Bridgton News, Page 3D

Affordable softwood lumber prices needed

After the devastation from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the families who have to rebuild their lives need affordablypriced lumber. Unfortunately, corporate greed from a coalition of big lumber companies has already sent those prices skyrocketing. Making a profit is the goal of any company — and it should be — but it is unconscionable that this coalition is in a position that could lead to price gouging Americans in distress.

The issue is tariffs levied on Canadian softwood. The coalition is holding the U.S. Department of Commerce hostage, trying to slap a tariff on softwood exports to the United States from New Brunswick. But New Brunswick, Atlantic Canada, and Quebec border mills have been exempt from the tariff for over three decades.

It is understandable that lumber companies in the Western U.S. would favor these tariffs. They need to even the playing field against big companies from provinces such as British Columbia, which dumps cheap, government-subsidized lumber into the U.S. market. However, the smaller companies in

Views from Augusta

by Paul LePage Governor of Maine

New Brunswick produce less than 2 percent of the Canadian softwood market. Their prices are already similar to Maine’s prices, so the tariff is not necessary.

Our cross-border commerce is intertwined with our Canadian neighbors. Our lumber trade flows back and forth between Maine, Quebec, and New Brunswick. Some Maine companies own mills and forest land on both sides of the border. We are already seeing job losses as companies try to avoid the tariffs.

The Department of Commerce is sympathetic to our position that New Brunswick should be exempt from tariffs. But the coalition’s aggressive posture will only drive up softwood prices for the American people in their time of need. It will continue to eliminate good-paying jobs for workers in Maine and Eastern Canada.

That’s why I am calling for a suspension of all tariffs until rebuilding efforts are complete. We should not allow the corporate greed of big lumber companies to kick these good people while they are down. Coalition businesses that could benefit unfairly from the hurricanes include: U.S. Lumber; Collum’s Lumber Products; Potlatch Corporation; Rex Lumber Company; Seneca Sawmill Company; Stimson Lumber Company; and Weyerhaeuser Company.

I am urging the New England governors and Eastern Canadian premiers to tell the coalition to exempt New Brunswick from the tariffs. Now is not the time for corporate greed — it is time to do the right thing for the American people.

Hearing from people across Maine guides my work

During my time in Maine this summer, I visited all of the 16 counties in our state, hearing feedback from Maine people about the issues important to them, their families and their communities. My stops throughout the state once again reminded me that Maine is a big small town with very long streets — we care about each other and our friends and neighbors. Listening to people from Sanford to Fort Fairfield — and everywhere in between — is a breath of fresh air and helps guide my work in Washington.

One of my primary focuses during my August work session was discussing strategies to help grow and strengthen the workforce. At the beginning of August, I visited the Katahdin region where I spoke with educators and students in the Northern Maine Community College and Katahdin Region Higher Learning Center’s Mechanized Logging Program who were celebrating new no-cost lease equipment from MiltonCAT and Nortrax. This partnership will help ensure that our forest industry workforce continues to have access to modernized training equipment. While in Penobscot County, I also met with Our Katahdin, a local nonprofit comprised of motivated volunteers, to tour the former Great Northern Paper mill site in Millinocket. We discussed the group’s plans to develop a new, innovative industrial park on the mill site that aims to bring new businesses and jobs to the Millinocket area. Reenergizing the Katahdin region requires a comprehensive effort from all levels of government, from leaders in the private sector, and from enterprising people in the community. This is exactly what homegrown initiatives like Our Katahdin are bringing to the region. This type of on-the-ground leadership, provided with the right support, can strengthen the vibrant Katahdin region and build on its heritage to create ripples of energy and growth that help people thrive.

Expanding access to broadband is also important to further economic development efforts in rural communities. That’s why I invited Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel to Maine to highlight the

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importance of high-speed Internet for businesses across our state. We toured the Waterville Library Business, Career, and Creativity Center to hear about its digital literacy and career development efforts and the Center’s entrepreneurial support; heard from the owners of Buckle Farm in Unity about how rural broadband is critical to Maine’s agriculture industry and expands access to markets; participated in a digital literacy class for business owners with Axiom Technologies; and rounded out the day with a listening session at Unity College. Later in the month, I was in Ellsworth to celebrate the launch of city’s open access broadband fiber network at the Union River Center for Innovation. The open access network provides high-speed Internet to the Center, an incubator for startup businesses, and enhances next-generation connectivity for businesses along the fiber network in Ellsworth. At the launch, I also released a proposal of steps we need to take to help meet broadband challenges in Maine, and issued these strategies in a white paper.

Rural broadband can help entrepreneurs grow their business, enable farmers to practice precision agriculture and access new markets, and help students learn in an expanding digital world.

It’s something we must keep working on to grow our state’s workforce and it was great to see so many people dedicated to connecting Maine’s rural communities.

Strengthening the abilities of working families to care for their children while also holding down full-time jobs also helps the resilience of our state’s economy. That’s why I met with parents, children, and childcare professionals at the Coffey Child Development Center in Bangor to discuss challenges facing childcare providers and strategies to make childcare more affordable for Maine families. When childcare costs become too expensive, parents often have to make difficult decisions, like staying home from work, to ensure their children can learn and grow in a healthy environment. To address this issue, I’ve introduced the Promoting Affordable Childcare for Everyone (PACE) Act with Senator Richard Burr (R-N.C.) that would improve and modernize the Child and Dependent Care Tax

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

CONSULT OUR LISTING OF BUSINESS SERVICES AND LET AN EXPERT DO THE JOB! ACCOUNTANTS

CHIMNEY LINING

DENTAL SERVICES Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA Complete comprehensive oral hygiene care Infants – Seniors Most dental insurances, MaineCare 647-4125 bdhc@myfairpoint.net

Chandel Associates Accounting, Taxes Audits, Full Service Payroll 3 Elm St., Bridgton Office 647-5711

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

Jones & Matthews, PA Certified Public Accountants Accounting and taxes Roosevelt Trail Prof. Bldg.

Route 302, Bridgton 647-3668 cpas@maine.com

Mountain View Dentistry Dr. Leslie A. Elston Cosmetic/restorative & Family Dentistry Servicemaster 207-647-3628 Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office MountainViewDentistryMaine.com Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452 DOCKS

ALARMS WAM-ALARM Systems Installation, Service, Monitoring Burglar-Fire-Temperature Sensors Free Security Survey 647-2323

CLEANING SERVICES

TLC Home Maintenance Co. Professional Cleaning and Property Management Housekeeping and much more 583-4314

APPLIANCE REPAIR

COMPUTERS

Jones Appliance Service/Repair LLC Quality service you deserve All major brands jonesappliances@aol.com 647-4432

Grammy Geek Tech support for seniors (jr’s too) 1-1 support at your home Malware & virus removal/PC repair Free pick-up & delivery 207-310-0289

ATTORNEYS

Ms. C’s Computer Repair Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Virus and spyware removal Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA PC repairs 207-228-5279 110 Portland St., Fryeburg, ME 04037 27 Zion Hill Road, Bridgton 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com Naples Computer Services Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA PC repair/upgrades – on-site service 132 Main St. Virus and spy-ware removal P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 Home and business networking 647-8360 Video security systems 71 Harrison Rd., Naples 207-693-3746 Hastings Malia, PA 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-2061 www.hastings-law.com

CARETAKERS Caretake America Managing and Patrolling Kevin Rogers, Owner/Manager Rte. 35, Naples 693-6000

CARPENTRY Robert E. Guy General Carpentry – Additions Repairs – Remodeling www.bobguy@myfairpoint.net Harrison 743-5120 239-4804 (cell) Jerry’s Carpentry & Painting Carpenter & General Contractor Log homes – decks – remodeling Fully insured – Free estimates 207-527-2552

CARPETING Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Carpet and Flooring Sales and Installation 21 Sandy Creek Rd, Bridgton 647-5562 800-310-5563

CONTRACTORS Jeff Hadley Builder Remodeling, Additions Tile work, Wood flooring Kitchens, Drywall, Painting 30 yrs experience 207-595-8421 jhadley44@gmail.com Quality Custom Carpentry From start to finish and from old to new Jeff Juneau Naples 207-655-5903

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

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

Great Northern Docks, Inc. Sales & Service Route 302, Naples 693-3770 1-800-423-4042 www.greatnortherndocks.com

ELECTRICIANS Bosworth Electric Inc. Quality electrical contractor Commercial/Industrial/Residential Generators/Todd Bosworth/207-838-6755 bosworthelectricinc@hotmail.com D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor Residential/Commercial/Industrial Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire Bridgton 207-647-5012 J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Residential - Commercial - Industrial Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Bridgton 647-9435 McIver Electric “Your on time every time electricians” 221 Portland Rd, Bridgton 647-3664 www.mciverelectric.net R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor 24 hour Emergency Service Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882 David K. Moynihan Master Electrician Licensed ME & NH Bridgton 647-8016

EXCAVATION Mains Earthwork LLC Site work-Septic-Big/small jobs Fully insured – Free estimates Jarek Mains – Owner/Operator 207-461-7599 mainsearthwork@gmail.com Snow’s Excavation Complete site work Foundations-Septic-Lots cleared 207-647-2697

EXERCISE/FITNESS Dee’s BodyCraft Personal Training, Aerobics, Pilates Certified – Experienced Bridgton 647-9599

FLOORING Bolsters Decorating Center Carpet – vinyl – ceramic Always free decorating consulting bolsters@megalink.net 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202 J & M Wood Floors Installation/Sanding/Refinishing Fully insured – Free estimates 207-337-5623

FOUNDATIONS Henry’s Concrete Construction Foundations, Slabs, Floors Harrison Tel. 583-4896

GARAGE DOORS Naples Garage Door Co. Installation & repair services Free estimates Naples 207-693-3480

From Washington

by Angus King United States Senator Credit to help American families pay for childcare. I also joined Jim Wellehan, president of Lamey Wellehan Shoes, and Eliza Townsend, executive director of the Maine Women’s Lobby, in Auburn to outline my support for the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act (FAMILY) Act, paid family and medical leave legislation that underscores the importance of comprehensive family leave policies to support working parents and family caregivers in Maine. Whether it’s supporting an aging parent, a sick relative, or a newborn child, people don’t know when a family issue might arise, and right now there is just a patchwork of family leave coverage depending on the state or the employer.

This bill will help families maintain a stable income during trying times, and strengthen employers’ abilities to retain their hardworking employees.

And, combining fun and business, I also traveled about 300 miles of Maine’s back roads on my Harley, stopping in smaller towns like Monson, Kingfield, Bethel, Otisfield, and Mt. Vernon. There were lots of conversations along the way, and a great close-up experience of rural Maine at its best.

This summer provided important insights about how Congress can work together to support people in Maine and in many rural parts of the nation. I am always inspired by the thoughtful, issuedriven concerns of Maine people and am honored to give voice to those concerns in Washington. If you see me on the road in Maine this fall, please stop, say hello and tell me what’s on your mind. I will carry all that I learn with me to the Senate.

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

NOTARY PUBLIC Northwoods Notary Mobile notary services Weddings - lulapoop@gmail.com Linda Mercer 207-776-9090

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

PAINTING CONTRACTORS

Jerry’s Painting Service Quality Painting – Interior/Exterior Fully Insured – Free Estimates Roberts Overhead Doors Commercial/residential – free estimates 207-527-2552 Now offering Master Card & Visa Webber Painting & Restoration 207-595-2311 Interior/exterior painting & repairs

HEATING Bass Heating Oil Burner Service Sales and Installations Waterford (207) 595-8829

INSULATION Western Me. Insulation Inc Batts, blown or foamed Over 30 yrs experience Free estimates – fully insured 7 days a week – 693-3585

INSURANCE Ace Insurance Agency Inc. Home and Auto 43 East Main Street Denmark 1-800-452-0745 Chalmers Ins. Agency 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311 Oberg Insurance Auto, Home, Business, Life 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858

MOVING Bridgton Moving Residential & light commercial bridgtonmoving@verizon.net Glynn Ross 240 N. High St. – 647-8255 671-2556 (cell)

AM Enterprises LLC Trash & snow removal Serving Harrison & Bridgton ameinc@outlook.com 207-749-2850

SELF STORAGE Bridgton Storage 409 Portland Rd 28 units & 4000’ open barn Bridgton 647-3206 JB Self Storage Rt. 5 Lovell, Maine Monthly/yearly secure storage 207-925-3045

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING Dyer Septic Septic systems installed & repaired Site work-emergency service-ecofriendly 1-877-250-4546 207-583-4546

SURVEYORS

F. Jonathan Bliss, P.L.S. Bliss & Associates Surveying, Land Planning 693 Main St, Lovell 207-925-1468 Waterfront specialists – Free estimates blissinc@fairpoint.net Fully insured – References 207-831-8354 Maine Survey Consultants, Inc. PLUMBING & HEATING Land info services – Surveys Boundary/Topographic/Flood elevation PO Box 485, Harrison, Maine Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. Off: 583-6159 Specializing in repair service in D. A. Maxfield Jr. PLS The Lake Region 647-4436 Over 10,000 surveys on file Holt Plumbing Inc. Service work – pumps Camp openings – 30 years exp.

THIS SPACE CAN 207-318-9981 BE YOURS Ken Karpowich Plumbing Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Master Plumber in ME & NH Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423

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

REAL ESTATE

Chalmers Real Estate Southern Maine Retirement Services 100 Main St., Bridgton Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans Tel. 647-3311 Life and Senior Dental Insurance Kezar Realty 150 Main St., Bridgton 207-647-2900 Homes, Land & Vacation Rentals Lovell Village 207-925-1500 MASONRY KezarRealty.com D & D Masonry Chimneys/fireplaces/walks/etc.

Fully insured Free estimates Darryl & Doug Hunt 693-5060

RUBBISH SERVICE

Oberg Agency Residential, Business, Lake Shore Property 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858

RUBBISH SERVICE ABC Rubbish Weekly Pick-up Container Service Tel. 743-5417

Call 647-2851 for details or e-mail bnews@roadrunner.com TREE SERVICE

Q-Team & Cook’s Tree Service Removal-pruning-cabling-chipping Stump grinding-bucket work-bobcat Crane-licensed & fully insured Q Team 693-3831 or Cook’s 647-4051 Toll free 207-693-3831 www.Q-Team.com Rice Tree Service – Sheldon Rice Complete tree service – free estimates Removal-prune-chipping-stump grinding Licensed and insured Utility and Landscape Arborist Waterford ME – 583-2474

VETERINARY Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Route 302, Fryeburg 207-935-2244 Norway Veterinary Hospital Naples Clinic Corner Rte. 302 & Lambs Mill Rd.

By Appointment 693-3135

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

Discriminatory Advertising under the Fair Housing Act

The Fair Housing Act of 1968 at 42 U.S.C. 3604(c) makes it unlawful “to make, print, or publish, or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale, or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.

CHALMERS INSURANCE &

REAL ESTATE

Part of the Chalmers Group

100 Main Street, Bridgton, ME 04009 Phone: 207-647-3311 Fax: 207-647-3003 www.chalmers-ins.com

CUSTODIAN WANTED — Full description at front desk and on website: www.bridgtonlibrary.com

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FOR SALE

STORAGE/ESTATE SALE — Sat. 9/23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sebago Storage, Rte. 35, Naples. Good quality furniture. Annalee Dolls, China dishes, chairs, 48”-diameter coffee table. 4-drawer dresser, bookcase, shelves, nice mirrors and more. No reasonable offer refused.

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CLEANING/ERRANDS — position. Must have valid driver’s license and dependable auto. Contact RobertFogg@Q-Team.com, 693-3831 or stop by Q-Team at 86 Casco Road in Naples.

1t38 GOT WOOD — Ready to burn October 2017. $250 a cord. Cut, SEMI-RETIRED PERSON — split and delivered locally. Call for part-time help. Call 928-2210. 647-8146. tf21

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TREE WORKERS WANTED Holds 27” logs, plus 1 1/2 cords of — Experience a plus. Must have 16” dried firewood. $400 for all. valid driver’s license. Apply online Call 693-9176.

2t37 at www.Q-Team.com/employment-application tf11 SNOWMOBILE DOG SLED — like new $250. 647-3028.

WORK WANTED

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SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR — looking for plumbing work in the local area. Call 647-8026. tf38

YARD WORK — Brush, total tree removal, limb-cutting, brush removal, bark mulch installation, trucking and more. Call 595-8321.

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RED’S FIREWOOD — Cut, split and delivered. Any amounts.

Call 615-6342 for details. tf18

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

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WHIRLPOOL — Refrig. 5 years in excellent shape $400 best offer. 22CF black side-by-side. 2 ATTENTION black snowmobile helmets $15 Classified line ads are now posted sizes XXL, XXXL. Yield House on our website at NO EXTRA braided rug, oval 8’x11’, navy CHARGE! www.bridgton.com blue/off-white $75 best offer. 8038441, early A.M. or after 4 p.m.

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HELP WANTED — Anticipated DRIED FIREWOOD — Dried and current employment oppor- twelve months. Selling seasoned tunities Maine School Adminis- hardwood year-round. One trative District 72, Fryeburg, Me. cord $240, half cord $140. Call Posted on our website: www. 207-595-5029; 207-583-4113. msad72.org tf5 westermainefirewood.com 52t22x BN 38

BRIDGTON — Beautiful cape with open concept 1st floor, 2 large bedrooms, 1 bath, 1-car garage and lg. yard. Steps to beach and town. $1200 mo. includes water, heat & trash removal. Security, last month & reference required. No pets, no smoking. Call 318-4465.

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NO. SEBAGO — Winterized cottage, 1-bedroom, new shower, all new floors, 1-2 people preferred.

Walking distance to Nason’s Beach. Small storage shed. Lawn care and snow removal included.

No pets, no smoking. $600 month plus security, heat & lights. Call 787-3462 or 787-4481.

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BUSINESS SERVICES

HEAP HAULERS — Towing service. Cash paid for junk cars.

Call 655-5963. tf12

COMPUTER HELP — Repairs, training, networking and consulting. Call the computer tutors, 603BRIDGTON — Rooms for rent. 694-2088, nhcomputertutors.com $125 per week furnished with In- tf25 ternet. Call Ben at 207-894-8303.

WANTED

tf9 LOVELL — 2-bedroom apt. PLEASE CONSIDER — view, private, quiet, no smoking, donating gently used furniture, no pets. 1-yr. lease, references. 25 household items and more to minutes to N. Conway, 20 minutes Harvest Hills Animal Shelter. to Bridgton, $750 utilities includ- FMI, go to our website www. harvesthills.org for details or call ed, first/security. 207-890-8810. tf44 2t37 935-4358, ext. 21.

Apply to Jessica Manzo, HR Manager, Careers@ChalmersInsuranceGroup.com

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70 Fairview Drive Fryeburg, ME 04037 Phone 207-935-3351 Fax 207-256-8303

RN / LN

Per Diem – All Shifts

with the potential for a scheduled position to cover 7–3 shift

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We are a small family facility with an excellent reputation for providing quality care while enjoying a home-like atmosphere. If you enjoy fulfilling and meaningful relationships with your residents and their families, then this may be the place for you. Currently accepting applications for:

Interested applicants should stop in at 70 Fairview Drive, Fryeburg for an application, or download one at www.fryeburghealthcare.com

YARD SALE ­— Saturday and Sunday 9 to 3 on Oak Street in Fryeburg.

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40'x80' Commercial Building For Rent BRIDGTON 5-Bay Garage

Wood Stove Hearth Rugs

Large Doors 14'x14' Air Compressor Heat, Bathroom CALL 207-925-1480

SAVE 10%

from Sept. 25 – 30 on in-stock supplies.

TOWN & COUNTRY 2928 East Conway Road East Conway, N.H. 603-939-2698

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LAND FOR SALE In Lovell 5-Acre Lot $30,000 1-Acre Lot $12,000 207-925-1480

Buying and Offering US Coins Gold & Silver Bullion TFCD

142 Main Street Conway, NH 603-447-3611 Metal Detectors

Concrete Laborers and/or Finishers Good Pay • Lots of Overtime Hours Class C license required. CDL a plus.

Come and Join the Care Force Team at Bridgton Health & Residential Care Center!

The UMBRELLA FACTORY SUPERMARKET

Looking for energetic CNAs to join our team in caring for the ladies and gentlemen in their home at BH&RCC. Inquiries should be directed to: Susan Robbins, Director of Nursing at (207) 647-8821

Phone 207-935-3351 Fax 207-256-8303

Part-time

DIETARY COOK

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Now taking applications for employment.

All positions part-time. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 years old and older. Apply in person at The Umbrella Factory.

NAPLES SHOPPING CENTER Route 302, Naples, ME 207-693-3988 TF21CD

Enjoy working with food and people? This could be the job for you. We are currently looking for someone to join our Dietary Team. This position includes every other weekend. If you are interested, please call 207-9353351 and ask for Abbey, stop by 70 Fairview Drive, Fryeburg, or visit our website at www.fryeburghealthcare.com to download an application.

HELP WANTED

TOWN OF CASCO

Part-Time Customer Service Clerk Opening The Town of Casco is currently seeking an individual to work in the Town Office providing direct customer service and performing various clerical duties. This is a part-time position. Information, job application, and job description may be obtained at the Casco Town Office at 635 Meadow Road, Casco, Maine 04015, or may be found on the Town of Casco website at www.cascomaine.org Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

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Morrison Center – Bridgton Seeking Direct Support Professionals for Residential Supports

(Experience Preferred, but will train the right candidate) The agency is seeking caring, creative and energetic team members to provide services to adults with severe cognitive and physical disabilities in our residential settings. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with personal care, facilitating activities and community involvement, documentation, and promoting life skill development.

An attractive benefits package is offered to all qualifying candidates, and starting wage is $10.00 per hour.

Buildings and Grounds Manager Salaried seasonal position. This full-time seasonal position offers oversight and management of all Shawnee Peak’s base lodge facilities and lodging properties. The position reports directly to the General Manager.

The buildings and grounds manager is responsible for hiring, training and overseeing a staff of custodians, parking attendants and the general maintenance crew.

Requirements: Basic knowledge and troubleshooting skills in electrical, light mechanical and custodial systems. Light equipment repair.

The successful candidate must be able to adhere to both labor and equipment budgets.

Guest Services Manager

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Salaried seasonal position. This full-time seasonal position oversees the Guest Services Office, which is often the first point of contact for guests at the Mountain. The position reports to the Director of Skier Experience.

Major Duties Include: Assisting our customers with a helpful smile; hiring, training and overseeing the front office staff.

Requirements: Must be computer savvy and know how to operate a basic phone system. Have outstanding customer service skills. Know how to motivate staff and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multitask.

The successful candidate must be able to adhere to and uphold company polices.

Please apply to either job online with a resume and cover letter to jobs@shawneepeak.com, noting which position you are applying for in the subject line. Employee Benefits are listed on shawneepeak.com

YARD SALE — 9/23 & 9/24, 502 Hio Ridge Rd., Denmark, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Snowblower, inversion table, lg. bird cage and lots of everything else. Rain date 9/30 & 10/1.

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Our Account Managers provide superior support to our Clients and our Chalmers Account Executives; assisting with their service needs to include writing new business and making changes to existing accounts. Experience and an interest in service, selling, and underwriting responsibilities are imperative in this position.

YARD SALES

HENRY’S CONCRETE

70 Fairview Drive Fryeburg, ME 04037

CHALMERS INSURANCE GROUP is looking for a COMMERCIAL LINES ACCOUNT MANAGER in BRIDGTON, MAINE!

YARD SALES

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Please call the Bridgton office at 647-8244 to request an application, or pick up an application at the Bridgton office at 119 Sandy Creek Road.

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Classifieds BRIDGTON Thur., Sept. 21 — Pump It Up, heart failure education, 3 - 5 p.m., Conference Room, Bridgton Hospital, 25 Hospital Dr. FMI 647-6119.

Thur., Sept. 21 — Chickadee Quilters program night, half square triangle demonstration, 7 p.m., Community Center.

Sat., Sept. 23 — Museum Day Live, Rufus Porter Museum, free admission, tickets available at www.smithsonian.com/museumday FMI 647-2828.

Mon., Sept. 25 — NAMI support group, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Congregational Church. FMI 647-2969.

Tue., Sept. 26 — St. Joseph food pantry, 11 a.m - 1 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 S. High St. FMI 647-2334.

Wed., Sept. 27 — Stream Smart workshop, 10 a.m. - noon, Maine Lake Science Center.

Free, registration required, amcguirk@maineaudubon.org Wed., Sept. 27 — Stevens Brook history talk, 5 - 7 p.m., Maine Lakes Science Center.

Free, registration required alanna@leamaine.org Thur., Sept. 28 — Stevens Brook history walk, 9 - 11 a.m., meet at Historical Society Museum, free, register with alanna@leamaine.org Mon., Oct. 2 — Socrates Café, 6:15, Community Center.

FMI 583-6957.

Mon., Oct. 2 — NAMI support group, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Congregational Church. FMI 647-2969.

Tue., Oct. 3 — Lecture, China’s One Child Policy, by Colby Prof. Hong Zhang, 6 p.m., Bridgton Library. FMI 6472472.

BROWNFIELD Sat. Sept. 30 — Last rummage sale of the season, Brownfield Community Church, 8 a.m. - noon. Everything must go!

DENMARK Fri., Sept. 22 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, moderate hike, East Royce, Evans Notch, N.H., 3,114 ft. Meet at Denmark Congregational Church, 8 a.m.

FMI John Patrick 756-2247.

Fri., Sept. 29 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, difficult hike, Mount Chocorua, Albany, N.H., 3,500 ft. Meet at Denmark Congregational Church, 8 a.m.

FMI John Patrick 756-2247.

Sat., Sept. 30 — Fall harvest festival, Congregational Church, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Crafts, baked goods, lunch, harvest table, raffle.

HARRISON Thur., Sept. 21 — Ice cream social, community room, doors open 12:45 p.m. $3 per person.

Sat., Sept. 23 and Sun. Sept.

24 — Hunter safety course, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Western Maine Fish & Game Club, 1026 Norway Rd. (Rte. 117). $5 firstcome, first-served registration opens 7:30 a.m. Refreshments available. FMI 583-4535.

FRYEBURG Thur., Sept. 21 — public hearing on town economic development plans including TIF proposal, 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, Bradley Street.

FROM BEACH LOADING ZONE to school zone —– A father and his two sons pack up their belongings after spending Labor Day at the Sebago State Park Day Use area, also known as Songo Beach. The family is from Portland and this was the last outing before school days go into full swing, they said. According to Park Manager Matt McGuire, “Saturday and Monday, which was the holiday, were busy days in the day use area.

Our sandbar had quite a few boats as well. We were full in the campground during the long weekend. The majority of the folks rode out the rain on Sunday.”

(De Busk Photo) Bridgton Community Center.

Naples Food Pantry, 10 11:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, Village Green. FMI 595-2754.

Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Methodist Church, 98 Main St., FMI 647-4476.

Community Lunch, noon, Sebago Nazarene Church, $3.50 suggested donation Bridge, 12:15 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

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

Pokemon Club, 3 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Harrison Food Bank, 6 - 7:30 p.m., VFW Hall, 176 Waterford Rd. FMI 890-9742.

Adult Volleyball, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownfield Community Center.

Al-Anon Bridgton, 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. noon, Heart & Hand, Rtes. 5 and 11, Brownfield.

Story Time, 9:30 a.m., Denmark Public Library, Rte. 117.

Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m.

- noon, Lovell United Church of Christ.

Sweden Food Pantry, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sweden Community Church. Rte. 93.

First and third Wednesday of the month only.

Senior Lunch, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

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

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

Taoist Tai Chi, 2 p.m., Beginner Class, Bridgton Community Center.

Pilates, 5 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

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

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

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

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

THURSDAYS Rotary Club Meeting, 7:15 a.m. Bridgton Community Center.

Tai Chi Maine, 10 a.m., beginner class, Town Hall, Bridgton.

Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m.

- 2 p.m., Village Green near the Grange and the Library, Casco.

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

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

Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

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

Pickleball, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Gym. FMI

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

NA Women’s Meeting, 7 - 8 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton.

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

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

Taoist Tai Chi, 9 a.m., Beginner Class, Harrison Cong.

Church.

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

Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m.

- noon, Lovell United Church of Christ.

Harrison Farmers’ Market, 1 - 5 p.m., Rte. 117, just outside of Village at the end of Long Lake.

Free Beginners Spanish Class, 3 - 4 p.m. downstairs, Bridgton Library.

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

Pickup Volleyball — 6:30 - 9 p.m., Casco Community Center gym, 940 Meadow Rd., Free, all levels welcome. Bring sneakers, water, knee pads. Call 627-4187 FMI and to reserve a spot.

SATURDAYS Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Depot Street, Bridgton.

Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m.

- noon, Lovell United Church of Christ.

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

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

Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. - noon, Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Lovell.

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

SUNDAYS Ping Pong, 1 - 4 p.m., Bridgton Town Hall, North High St. All welcome, equipment provided free.

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

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NAPLES Sat., Sept. 23 — Edes Falls Sewing Circle baked bean supper, sittings at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., Community Hall.

WATERFORD Sat., Sept. 23 — Dance to support World’s Fair, 8 p.m. midnight, Cold Blue Steel Band.

BYOB, 21+, $10 per person.

FMI 890-7669.

AREA EVENTS Sat., Sept. 23 — Responsible Pet Care rabies and microchipping clinic, 9 - 11 a.m., Norway Fire Station, 19 Danforth St., Norway. Rabies vaccination $10 per animal, microchipping $25 per animal. FMI 743-8679.

Sat., Sept. 23 — Tea Party, 1 - 3 p.m., North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), N. Windham. $10 per person, all ages welcome.

Sat., Sept. 23 — Craft/vendor fair to benefit March of Dimes, Windham Mall, 795 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), N. Windham.

Sat., Sept. 23 — Ellis Paul in Concert, 7:30 p.m., Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Rd., S. Paris. FMI 743-8452.

Mon., Sept. 25 — Texas Hold’em tournament, JacksonSilver Post 68, 595 Gore Rd., Locke Mills. Doors open 5 p.m., games begin 7 p.m. Snacks and beverages available.

Thur., Sept. 28 — Rescheduled Tony Bennett concert, 7:30 p.m., Merrill Auditorium, Portland. FMI 8420800.

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

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

Taoist Tai Chi, 9 a.m., Beginner Class, Bridgton Community Center.

Sebago Food Pantry, 9 10:30 a.m. (3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 2nd Mon.) Nazarene Church, Rte. 114. FMI 787-2177.

Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m.

- noon, Lovell United Church of Christ.

Bridge, 1 p.m., Bradley St., Fryeburg. Runs year-round.

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

Farmer’s Market, 2 - 5 p.m., Rte. 35/37, Waterford Flats.

Celebrate Recovery, Christbased 12-step recovery program, 6 - 8 p.m., Lake Region Vineyard Church, 402 Main St., Bridgton.

FMI 647-5439.

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

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

Tai Chi Maine, 9:15 a.m., Tibetan White Swan, Town Hall, Bridgton.

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

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and companionship.

The event co-coordinators thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.

Margaret Reimer, (Continued from Page 1D) (Continued from Page 2D) Bridgton Historical Society plans to see a music perforand soccer fields in Bridgton Therese Johnson, Rufus mance with me, I decided to that are fully open to the Porter Museum, Bridgton skip it rather than going alone. public.

I would hope that most Lyn Carter people have phases when it BRAG Fundraising is easy to head out the door chairwoman all by themselves to do some16 Katheryn Blvd. thing fun and times when stayCasco, ME 04015 ing home is better than going 408-2833 to something alone. Having To The Editor: the flexibility and fortitude to I would like to take this explore things or attend funcopportunity to share my tions alone is a worthwhile thoughts regarding the recent skill. cutbacks announced by Still, doing stuff with To The Editor: CMMC that have affected friends — it’s important at The Rufus Porter Museum Bridgton Hospital. I have and the Bridgton Historical experienced them first hand any age.

How do we find friends?

Society wish to thank the as I recently had a procedure many volunteers who made done at Bridgton Hospital. I How do we make lasting this year’s Harvest Supper was asked to fill out a sur- friendships?

Definitely, it is more diffiat Narramissic Farm our gery survey sheet regarding most successful meal. The my experience. I honestly cult as an adult than when we annual turkey supper in the gave all items very good rat- are in kindergarten. In elemenTemperance Barn in South ings except one — the wait- tary school, friendships are Bridgton served more than ing period to have procedure found quickly. “Do you like 130 guests, our largest turn- done. I gave that a poor rating. blue crayons? Me, too. Let’s be friends.” out in many years. It took The facilities and staff My first best friend was many hands to carefully pre- were all excellent. I found named Lisa. She had darkpare turkey, potatoes, squash, everyone involved from the stuffing, peas, gravy, cran- admission staff, nurses, other haired ringlets and dimples berry sauce, and a squadron attending personnel, and the and was from Louisiana. We of delicious pies to serve our surgeon to be very friendly, were in kindergarten, and both guests. More than 35 vol- responsive, and, above all, our dad’s names were Don. unteers from the two orga- very professional. My only Unfortunately, they moved nizations cleaned, prepped, complaint was the long wait away when she and I were in and served the meal; noth- to have procedure done. The first grade and we became pen ing could have been achieved long wait no doubt is a direct pals. Simultaneously, I had without their generosity of result of the CMMC manage- other really wonderful friends spirit. In addition, volunteer ment’s decision to cut services named April, Denise, Teresa, blacksmiths ran the forge at due to economic reasons. As I Connie, Claire, Michelle, Narramissic, demonstrating understand, where once there Brenda and Stacey through their traditional skills to the were three surgical teams at elementary school.

I believe that having and crowd of visitors. the hospital there is now only maintaining at least one good We would also like to one. I know that rural hospithank our local businesses tals have been and are cur- friendship is the key to being who contributed generously to rently feeling the economic happy. Happiness is having a our event: the Geiger family at crunch, but I feel Bridgton friend around. And, friends are but one of the many keys on Five Field Farms, the wonder- Hospital deserves better. the keyring that unlock doors ful folks at Sweden’s Pietree I commend the hospi- to a contented life.

Orchard, and Bridgton’s tal staff for their continued For me, those friends have Hannaford supermarket. It professionalism despite the not always been nearby. truly takes a village to run a cutback on services. I only After all, I left behind my large event such as the Harvest hope in time these important Supper, which brought togeth- services and staffing can be friends in Alaska when I was about 40 years old and made er late summer visitors and restored. Thank you. the move to New England. local residents of all ages for Peter Howard I knew I would miss my an evening of music, food, Bridgton friends, my family of origin

Finding friends a lifelong joy

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Hospital deserves better

who still lived there and the mountains when I left Alaska.

In the months before I departed, I made a point of enjoying the mountain vistas and visiting friends and kin.

In August 2006, we flew out of Alaska and lived in Northern Massachusetts until we found a home to rent in Kennebunk before Christmas. When we moved to Kennebunk, I was so excited to have a place with wooden floors and a builtin bookshelf. We were within walking distance to the library and a grocery store. Now, all I needed was friends.

I pulled out my happiness check list.

It did not come so easy. Some families in the Kennebunk area date back generations; some adults do not like to make new friendships. I was friendly and I was rebuffed. It hurt as much as it did when I was school-aged and had a mother at home to cry to.

The big relief is: I can now

say I have friends.

It is a relief to me to have friends — to have that network, that support, those people with similar interests and beliefs.

It is a relief to the reader because a commentary about not having friends might be sad and depressing.

In fact, a month before we moved away from Kennebunk, I made a true bond with Dorothy and her family. We never stopped being friends and doing stuff like the Children’s Museum, Maine Maple Sunday from York to Cumberland, crosscountry ski trip, hikes, music festival and camping at Desert Dune Campground in Freeport during a torrential rainstorm.

Despite the fact we live about two hours apart, we try to get together — just us girls or our families — at least once every two to three months.

In recent months, the number of girlfriends in my life has increased again. Some really quality women with

similar interests and enthusiasm for life have crossed paths with me. New friendships have started. Cool plans are being made.

Going for a time without female friends nearby has made me more appreciative of the people I can count as friends.

That was then in Kennebunk: Looking for friends.

This is now: Finding friends.

On Sunday night, my neighbor and friend Amanda is telling me about the best places to go for meteor showers — a favorite activity of mine — and we Google the distance to an observatory for viewing stars and planets.

Then, we talk forever about specialty pizza recipes and autumn-time desserts. Today, I took a break from working and sat in the yard with Amanda while her children raked leaves around us.

Friends are a really nice part of life.

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