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Pretty quiet on pot

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — When it comes to any discussion about their opinions on a marijuana-related business ordinance, members of the Casco Board of Selectmen don’t want to chew the fat.

In fact, for the most part, the board members have been pretty mum on recreational-use marijuana.

The general consensus is to let the voters decide.

Therefore, in the coming months, the board will be moving toward an ordinance that would govern businesses related to marijuana, such as growing operations and retail storefronts. Then, that ordinance will become a warrant article, which will go before the residents.

On Tuesday, only the chairman spoke on the topic that was on the agenda.

“We don’t have much control over medical; and recreational is an entirely different story,” Chairman Mary-Vienessa Fernandes said.

She handed off to the town manager a copy of an ordinance that was adopted

by South Portland.

“We will leave it up to the will of the voters,” she said.

A week ago, on Sept. 14, the same topic was on the agenda and there was a little more discussion.

“In 2016, the town approved it. We didn’t opt-in. We didn’t opt out.

We didn’t drag our feet,” Fernandes said. “It’s on the agenda just to address it. It was the will of the people to LAWS, Page 2A

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By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer On Monday, eight Lake Region High School students tested positive for COVID-19.

On Tuesday, students returned to remote learning.

SAD 61 Superintendent Al Smith issued a message via the district’s website Monday afternoon regarding the switch from in-person to remote learning.

“Identification of direct contacts of these students requires extensive contact tracing and we are still continuing to work through this process,” Smith’s message read. “Therefore, Tuesday, Sept. 21, will be a fully remote instructional day.”

LRHS Principal Maggie Thornton e-mailed students and parents the remote day schedule. Staff reported to the high school, as usual.

On Tuesday, student-athletes were allowed to participate QUIET SPOT for a swim or launch a boat onto Long Lake? It appears Harrison in scheduled practices and games provided they were either residents might have to pick between one or the other at the end of Zakelo Road. vaccinated or participating in pool testing or were not a direct contact of the current eight positive cases.

The varsity girls’ soccer game at Sacopee Valley was postponed, while varsity golf at Lake Kezar Country Club in Lovell and varsity boys’ soccer home game against Sacopee Valley were held.

On Wednesday, LRHS was back to in-person instruction.

Last Friday, the Maine Department of Education, in partnership with Maine’s Department of Health and Human

By Wayne E. Rivet Services and Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Staff Writer REMOTE, Page 5A HARRISON — As one reaches the end of Zakelo Road, the dirt gives way to water — Long Lake.

In 1954, the Town of Harrison was given a deed, which provides a public way to the lake.

Somewhere along the line,

By Dawn De Busk the access point became Staff Writer both a swim area and boat CASCO — Four-year-old Emmitt Tice might not rememlaunch. ber the first Casco selectmen’s meeting he ever attended.

Many locals consider He was wearing soccer cleats and sitting on his dad’s the spot quaint and a place lap. Then, when his dad went to the microphone he was to escape. The obscure BOATS AND SWIMMING in the same locale doesn’t transferred to his mom’s lap. The selectmen were friendly beach and boat launch area mix according to state regulations. Harrison has tried enough. Everyone said, ‘Hi.’ He said, ‘Hi’ back. is no longer an unknown to serve both by limiting boating hours at the Zakelo Emmitt might not remember all of that when he gets gem. As trailer traffic has Beach launch area.

(Rivet Photos older. But, if things pan out, it might have been the meeting steadily increased at the boat launch at the head of Pellerin researched the have a problem…Zakelo that started the ball rolling for him to have a few more acres Long Lake, word has trick- matter and found Harrison Road, boat launch or swim in his backyard.

The Tice family, Josh and his wife Katina and their son led out that Zakelo Road is likely faces making a area,” to give officials an Emmitt, are future residents of Casco. They are purchasing another option. choice to either use the overview.

Nearby property own- access spot as a public The opening slide undeveloped land in town. They plan to start building a ers voiced concerns to the swim area or as a boat shows a sign found as one home on the parcel this spring. They were excited to hear Harrison Select Board last launch — it appears it drive onto Zakelo Road that abutters get first dibs on property that the town is sellweek regarding safety and can’t be both, according to from Route 35. It says, ing because some tax-acquired lots sit next to theirs.

On Tuesday, Sept. 14, Josh Tice came to the Casco use of their land by the state law.

“Caution, Zakelo Boat public.

Pellerin used a power- Ramp closed to boats Board of Selectmen’s meeting because the topic of townowned land was on the agenda.

Town Manager Tim point, titled “Harrison, we ZAKELO, Page 3A “We are closing on property in Casco — 25 Bass Lane. I am glad to be here. There are 4 beautiful acres right before the (Thompson) lake. We are willing to take some land off you, and pay taxes for that,” he said.

Chair Mary-Vienessa Fernandes said it was the town’s policy to offer the opportunity to buy the land to abutters first.

On Sept. 14, the selectmen received a list of property the town owns. That list was updated the following week during the board’s regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday.

It was the board’s consensus to sell off as much of

Beach or boat launch?

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Casco to sell, develop land

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‘Ag’ Building is talent showcase

RECOVERY ROCKS— Participants pose on the Bob Dunning Memorial Bridge and at one end of the Pondicherry Park trail system on Saturday.

(De Busk Photos)

Recovery family recalls Dr.’s life

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Peter Leighton’s wife Kimberly grew to understand the importance of him going to recovery-group meetings and also going the extra mile for his patients in recovery.

She knew that it took time away from family life.

At the same time attending those meetings was like taking medicine for him, she said.

Also, it was Peter’s dedication to the people he helped in recovery that created a second family that Kim could lean on after his death.

“It seems bittersweet to

be standing on this stage when just a very short time ago, Peter was sitting on this stage with me,” Kimberly said.

“I will try my best to get through what I have to say. I haven’t spoken yet. I haven’t been able to speak.

I am very, very sad — as we all are,” she said. “I know that I am safe among this group. I know that you are all family to Peter. And, you are all family to me and my children.”

As Peter had shared his skills as a physician, Kimberly shared her heart with the group of people who showed up to a remembrance event on Saturday.

“My best friend Peter was the eternal optimist. I really miss that about him.

He would see the silver lining in everything. He thrived at solving problems and relished at figuring things out.

I think that was why he was such a good doctor,” she said.

Peter Leighton passed away from brain cancer on June 29. He was first diagnosed with having a brain tumor in 2003. A tumor came back in July 2020.

Career-wise, Leighton was employed at Central Maine Medical Center from 2007 to 2013. He returned to this area in 2013, and worked as a primary care

provider. He was one of the co-founders of the non-profit Lakes Region Substance Awareness Coalition, and served as the president. That non-profit allowed Lakes Region Recovery Center (LRRC) to be formed.

On Saturday, more than 150 people participated in the first annual Remembrance Recovery Walk to celebrate Peter’s life and his life passion. Those numbers were boosted because one of Peter’s daughters, Reiyn Hart was joined by the Lake Region High School field hockey team. The walk took place in September since that is National Recovery RECOVERY, Page 2A

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In 1985, she became the superintendent of the Fair’s Agricultural Exhibition Center. Also known as the “Ag Building” it is the Fair’s showcase of home talents and personal bests.

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PETER LEIGHTON’S FAMILY is joined by approximately 150 people during the first annual Remembrance Recovery Walk, which went through Pondicherry Park.

From left is step-daughter Aurora Hart, 11, Peter’s wife Kimberly Leighton and his daughter Sophia Leighton, 18.

PURPLE POWDER SALUTE — People release the purple powder and some purple silly string during at the first annual Remembrance Recovery Walk that was held in Bridgton on Saturday.

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Recovery family recalls Dr. Peter Leighton’s life

(Continued from Page 1A) Month. The event included making posters and signs, walking a loop from High Street to Main Street and through Pondicherry Park.

Then, the group reconvened in front of Crooked River Counseling Center to enjoy live music, to eat lunch, and to listen to guest speakers.

“My husband Dr. Peter Leighton was more than life.

He somehow was able to be a thoughtful husband, a nurturing father and a caring physician every single day that we were together,” Kim said.

“I know the exact moment when I feel in love with Peter,” she recalled.

For one of their first dates, Peter invited Kimberley to go along to a recovery retreat at Sugarloaf Ski Resort, where he was a speaker on a panel.

“He was sharing a story about when he finally hit rock bottom and realized that he needed help and he couldn’t do it by himself,” she said. “At that very moment, watching him speak, I fell deeply in love with him. I saw how courageous he was to share such a private and intimate moment with a roomful of strangers and me.”

She described the pros and cons of having to share him with recovery meetings and the time his profession demanded of him.

“In the early days of our relationship, it was difficult to have him attending two meetings a week at night.

At the beginning, I resented him leaving me to do dinner and bath and that time alone,” she said.

But, he returned home attentive and cheerfully took

over with evening chores, she said, adding, “I quickly learned that Peter needed theses meeting and they were just as important as medicine.”

The family got involved in Peter’s activities.

“I joked that I joined the Lakes Region Substance Awareness Coalition as the secretary so that I could spend more time with him,” she said.

She spoke highly of his approach to recovery.

“He believed that the patient could take control of their own life,” she said.

“He was humbled when a parent or loved one would come into the office and thank him for saving their special person’s life. And, he would come home and tell us about it during dinner.”

Other times, he might not be on time for dinner because a patient required more time.

“It was part of our family’s sacrifice in order for Peter to sharing his gifts with the world,” she said.

Before his death, he expressed his concern about his patients. She said at hospice, it was the people who knew him through recovery who were the most frequent visitors.

During the rally, two of Peter’s patients agreed to be interviewed if they remained anonymous.

One woman said she didn’t feel judged, and that was important during her road to recovery.

“Dr. Leighton was nonjudgmental. That would be a key word. He really made me feel comfortable.

SIGNS IN HAND — Community members participate in an event to honor Dr. Peter Leighton, which included walking through town and through Pondicherry Park.

I didn’t feel like I was get- could relate to my story. He ting drilled or questioned. I was inspirational. He was felt like I could be honest easy to talk to and easy to with him. He always made open up to,” Travis said. me feel good about what I “He was responsible for did. He didn’t make me feel me. He gave me my family bad about what I didn’t do,” back, and my life back. I she said. “He was educated was in denial. I was able to about substance abuse and open up because he treated he understood it better than me with respect. He treated a lot of people.” me like a human being and Travis was another not just as a statistic,” he patient of Peter’s. said.

“I would describe him “If there were more peoas compassionate, human. I ple like him in the world, didn’t feel like I was talking you would have a lot more to a doctor. He was some- happy endings like mine,” one who had been there and he said.

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — As early as this winter, community meetings could be held to start the process of writing a new comprehensive plan for the Town of Casco.

For years, people have mentioned that maybe the town should update its comp

plan. It wasn’t until Don Gerrish was serving as the interim town manager that the idea got put into action.

Gerrish contacted companies that did comprehensive plan work with towns and got price estimates. That cost was added to the 202122 budget.

On Tuesday, another

step was taken toward that becoming a reality when the Casco Board of Selectmen awarded the bid, 4-0, to Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) to facilitate the process.

The fixed rate fee is not to exceed $72,500.

Two firms provided the town with bids: North Star

(Continued from Page 1A) approve it.”

Selectman Robert “Bob” MacDonald said the town should be careful not to end up with too many marijuana-related businesses.

“I would like to make sure that we have ordinance on the book so that we can control it,” he said.

“Let’s not just overload it. Be conservative. The location of sales are judicious, not on every corner,” he said. “If you drive down [Route] 302 in Windham every 50 yards, there is another medicinal or recreational business.”

“We need to create on ordinance that is fair to all concerned, but limits the growth. If it is works out well, maybe we increase the number of facilities that sell,” he said.

Chairman Fernandes said that she heard that the Town of Old Orchard Beach will allow only one (1) business in its boundaries.

“Mary brought up a point with Old Orchard. I don’t want to see one on every corner,” Selectman Scott Avery said. “My thought on businesses is to help people with their dreams of owning their own business. I don’t think us or the planning board or anyone else should be throwing monkey wrenches into that.”

Casco Town Manager Anthony “Tony” Ward commented and then presented a plan of action.

“This is the fastest growing business in the Lakes Region,” he said.

“What I am hearing from the board is I would have myself and staff do some research to work on an ordinance that addresses zoning and the number of businesses allowed,” he said.

“At this point have this in place for the June Town Meeting for the residents to vote on the ordinance,” he said.

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Planning and GPCOG. Board members said they liked GPCOG’s plan, which put the process on the calendar earlier.

“They really want to do this. They want to help us out. I would lean toward GPCOG,” Selectman Scott Avery said.

“Me too,” Selectman Robert “Bob” MacDonald said. “They want to start in January where North Star is March.”

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By Dawn De Busk running on Tuesday after- put up pictures along with Staff Writer noon. messages. The new sign will CASCO — The digital The digital sign improve- have six pixels. By comparisign that has been malfunc- ment will allow the town to DIGITAL, Page 5A tioning since the beginning Esme… of the year finally got fixed.

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Anthony “Tony” Ward said he has had many conversations with the representatives from CPCOG. “They emphasize they want to start doing community meetings sooner than later. Their goal is that by the time they get to Casco Days next year, they want to be able to present it to the community and get feedback,” Ward said.

“North Star has a good plan, but GPCOG is a little bit better,” he said.

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Hearing set to discuss Zakelo

POSTED, town officials instructed property owners to post an area where the public was either turning their vehicles or parking near Zakelo Beach.

(Continued from Page 1A) 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Unsuitable for motorized watercraft over 16 feet, limited turnaround.”

Pellerin cited Maine boating safety laws and National Maritime regulations that “there are rules that a location must follow, in order to be considered one or the other.”

“Legally, Zakelo Beach/ Boat Launch cannot be both; a choice must be made,” Pellerin read.

To create an “organized swim area,” the area must be enclosed with line floats to designate the space and must be marked at the outer offshore bounds by a least two “Swim Area” markers with the vertical openfaced diamond symbol and the words “Swim Area” to indicate that all motorboats must keep out of the area.

No swim area may extend beyond the water safety zone (200 feet from any shore) or one-third the distance to the opposite shore, whichever is less.

The narrow dirt road has no public access turnaround. Parking on Zakelo Road, which is a town road, near the access point is limited to one side of the roadway. Recently,

Pellerin informed private property owners to keep the public off their land, they would need to post signs, “Private Property” and “No Parking.”

The town’s Mooring Ordinance notes, “Parking in the public road at Zakelo Beach shall not be allowed for permitted mooring owners, as it shall continue to be preserved for Harrison resident swimmers.”

Property owner Rick Liberty, who resides adjacent to the beach, urged that the lakefront piece should be a swim area only.

Based on his research, Liberty found that a boat launch ramp should slope 12 to 15 degrees into the water to a 4-foot water depth. At 15-degree slope at 4-foot depth, it should be reached at 14.9 feet out from the shore. At 12-degree slope, the 4-foot depth should be reached at 19 feet out from the shore.

“Zakelo Beach water slope is only 2.79 degrees with a 4-foot depth not found until you go out 82 feet from the shoreline,” he said. “This makes the beach unacceptable as a boat launch and a hazard.”

Liberty said a typical 18-foot truck with a

19-foot boat trailer using the beach as a launch site would require the entire truck and trailer to enter the lake “creating an environmental and safety hazards.”

“Driving the truck far enough into the lake often results in water levels above the wheel hubs of the truck, which is not recommended by a typical truck manufacturer. With exhaust pipes submerged and water possibly over the rear-end vent tube, there can be serious issues,” he said. “Getting mired in the sand is also an issue. At 20 feet out from the shore, the depth is barely 1.5 feet, which makes launching and retrieving problematic, at best, with motor thrust required, pushing sand and silt further into the lake.”

Speaking as a resident, John Wentworth (who is the town’s Code Enforcement Officer) called attention to the fact the Zakelo launch area is used in the winter by snowmobilers and icefishing enthusiasts.

Could there be a “seasonal solution” to the problem? Officials instructed Pellerin to “check with legal” regarding if the area could be regulated on a seasonal basis — such as use

RULES SPELLED OUT regarding boating and swimming, but Harrison might need to choose one or the other.

(Rivet Photos) as a boat launch in spring, Pellerin suggested a fall and winter, and a swim public hearing be held to area (no boats launched allow citizens to chime in here) during the summer on the subject. The Select months.

Board agreed. A hearing If a seasonal approach is scheduled for Thursday, can be taken, a citizen sug- Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at the gested that a gate could Harrison Town Office be installed, thus stopping meeting room. The hearing launching during swim will be virtual via Zoom to months; and then simply enable the public to hear opening the gate when comments made and offer launching is allowed. their opinions.

Fair preview: ‘Ag’ Building showcases local talent (Continued from Page 1A) details, specifications and rules on entries for the Ag Building are listed in over 50 pages of the annually published Fryeburg Fair Book, which is online at www. fryeburgfair.org.

“The Ag Building is about featuring home crafted items to inspire and engage further agricultural learning for fairgoers and especially for young people. It is creative and artistic and also involves very practical life skills. We have tons of entries. We also feature about 12 Grange exhibits along with a few independent farm displays.

We get a lot of participation because we offer pretty good prizes. And of course, because we’re Fryeburg Fair!” Ames said. “One year we had over 600 individual photos. That’s a lot! Hard to find space for 600 photos to be laid out and thoughtfully displayed. Now, we restrict them to only four per person. Our vegetable entries

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It’s all hands-on deck for the breakdown and cleanup of the building on the Monday after the Fair.

Ames is used to a hefty schedule. Not one to let age diminish her energy level, she just turned 71 and works full-time for RWN Property Services and Nu Rock Creations in Conway, N.H., as their office manager. She

is the Fire Commissioner for the Redstone Fire Department and maintains the Redstone Park Garden. She is a Justice of the Peace and a Notary. She also helps care for younger family members who reside with her.

Ames, nee Henley, and family (parents Arvel and Jeanne and brothers, Stephen and Robert) moved permanently to Conway from Framingham, Mass. in the late 80s.

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Bridgton Police Department expressed concerns regarding ongoing issues in Ward Acres neighborhood.

3:11 p.m. Two welfare checks on Maple Street.

7:12 p.m. Welfare check on Portland Road; subject located and found safe.

Tuesday, September 14 1:37 p.m. Citizen called regarding harassment order.

10:03 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on Highland Road.

Wednesday, September 15 8:52 a.m. Report of an abandoned vehicle with “heavy damage” on Brickyard Hill Road.

11:10 a.m. Theft of a sign on South High Street.

6:46 p.m. Report of run-

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These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Saturday, September 11 3:07 p.m. Traffic complaint open Pine Street.

3:15 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call on Oxen Pull Road.

Sunday, September 12 5:38 a.m. Assist agency on Main Street.

9:47 a.m. Motor vehicle crash on Main Street.

Monday, September 13 12:10 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at intersection of Main Street and Leach Road.

7:24 p.m. Suspicious activity on Lovewell Pond Road.

Tuesday, September 14 1:30 p.m. Suspicious person at Black Pond, Porter Road.

5:52 p.m. Civil matter at Cobb Street residence.

8:25 p.m. Disturbance on Wicks Road.

Wednesday, September 15 10:45 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Main Street.

5 p.m. Traffic hazard on Lovell Road.

Thursday, September 16 7:47 p.m. Disturbance on Portland Street.

9:58 p.m. Welfare check on Bridgton Road.

10:28 p.m. Assist agency on Bridgton Road, unable to locate.

Friday, September 17 4:54 p.m. Criminal trespass complaint on Porter Road.

7:29 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Main Street.

9:15 p.m. Suspicious activity at Weston’s Beach parking lot.

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Thursday, September 16 3:30 a.m. Male laying in the roadway on Smith Avenue; subject transported by ambulance to the hospital.

1:14 p.m. Attempt to locate individual who left the hospital in an “unsafe state.” Police located the subject.

1:56 p.m. Assist Fire Department at a reported structure fire on Kennard Street.

4:13 p.m. Request for extra patrols on Ray Whitney Road regarding speeding vehicles.

4:26 p.m. Mail scattered in Harrison Road area.

5:50 p.m. Report of stolen mail on Harrison Road.

7:04 p.m. Assist Child Protective Services.

10:11 p.m. Hit-and-run motor vehicle crash on North High Street; “significant” damage, no injuries.

11:05 p.m. Suspicious person knocking on Wayside Avenue resident’s door; unable to locate subject.

Friday, September 17 1:36 a.m. Assist county deputy with a reported disturbance at Shorelands Point in Harrison.

11:24 a.m. Assist county deputy with an interview.

12:07 p.m. Assist United Ambulance with medical emergency at Stonehedge Drive.

1:34 p.m.

Assist Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regarding child’s safety.

3:10 p.m. Motor vehicle crash with reported injuries at intersection of Portland Road and Sandy Creek Road.

4:49 p.m. Assist DHHS regarding child’s safety.

7:43 p.m. Report of possible impaired driver on Portland Road; unable to locate vehicle.

Saturday, September 18 2:01 a.m. Noise complaint (loud party) in Knights Hill Road area.

5:45 a.m. Assist United Ambulance with dementia call.

10:48 a.m. Abandoned vehicle, possibly involved in a traffic collision, located on ATV trail.

8:35 p.m. Juvenile welfare check on Sweden Road.

9:45 p.m. Disturbance between two parties on Cross Street; situation “deescalated” by police.

Sunday, September 19 4:11 a.m. Noise complaint (loud music) on South Bridgton Road; source located and music turned off.

8:55 a.m. Motor vehicle crash involving “significant” damage at intersection of Swamp Road and South High Street.

10:05 a.m. Litter complaint on Portland Road.

10:56 a.m. Pedestrian check on South High Street; subject given ride to her residence.

1:43 p.m. Motorcycle crash on Harrison Road; minor damage, no injuries.

5:57 p.m. Family dispute on Knights Hill Road.

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Fair: ‘Ag’ Building showcases talent (Continued from Page 3A) “We were ‘summer people’ and were here most weekends and for all holidays as my grandparents (Ernest and Margaret Wood) lived here,” she said.

Ames attended Becker College in Worcester, Mass., and studied accounting. Her career included working as the Manager of Domestics at Caldor Department Stores. She has also been the Office Manager at Zayre’s in Natick, Mass., and was the Assistant Manager at 7-Eleven in North Conway for 14 years. She has been an evaluator of agricultural fairs for the State of Maine’s Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry,

www.fryeburgfair.org serving two three-year terms.

Ames’ brother, Robert, has passed, and brother Stephen lives in North Carolina and just retired from a career building race cars.

For Fair 2021, the Agricultural Exhibition Center employees will dress in period costumes during the day. They are participating in a State of Maine bicentennial celebration contest sponsored by the Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs.

“People love to see the old ways of doing things.

Digital sign fixed

(Continued from Page 2A) son, the Town of Raymond Fire and Rescue Department’s sign, which can be seen from Route 302, has nine pixels.

In related business, the town plans to upgrade another source of communication — its website.

The town hired CivicPlus to revamp the town’s website.

The cost will be $14,000 and it will be taken from the Administrative Account.

A representative from CivicPlus met with department heads earlier this month to discuss what was needed to offer better online services.

One of the advantages of the proposed changes is it will give the town 100% control over editing, Ward said.

“We are in the initial stages of a website update. A meeting with the company is happening on Thursday,” Ward said.

It will take about four months for the renovation to be complete.

“The board will receive a mock up and give its approval before it goes live,” Ward said.

One exhibitor this year will be dis- playing reproduction dresses. It is nostalgic and warms the heart. Once we featured an old apron display and it was very popular,” Ames said.

The Ag Building operations benefit greatly from the work of long-time dedicated Assistant Superintendent Joline Gushee, who has been with the Fair for 40-plus years. Gushee works for the N.H. Judicial Branch Third Circuit Court (Conway) and has been there for 36 years.

She has been the bail commissioner for over 30 years.

“I enjoy working with people and their exhibits.

I especially like seeing the children and their accomplishments. We have a great staff and I am proud to be part of the Fair family,” Gushee said.

Beginning this year, Erlon Jones, formerly from the Fair’s Farm Museum, will join Ames as an Assistant Superintendent.

“Joline is wonderful. She handles all the paperwork and the computers. She knows the operation inside and out. I’m thrilled Erlon Jones is joining our department. Erlon has many skills and we love his dry humor!”

Ames said. “He plans to also do a display of gold

sluicing, the art of panning for gold. And he likely has many great things in mind for fairgoers.”

Norma King of Lovell has been entering Ag Building competitions for over 40 years, and says, “When we moved to Maine, the first thing we did was buy lifetime passes to Fryeburg Fair. The last time I rough counted, I had won about 300 ribbons. I’m competing against wonderful competitors. I do a little photography, enter my harvested vegetables, dried flowers, window boxes, plants, and I do all five of the baking contests held during the week

longtime taxpayers.

“My concern is protecting our families that have been here for years. Make sure that they can stay,” Avery said.

Morton agreed.

“Getting the proposed properties purchased by other people would help with the tax base. [Those sales would] help spread the tax base and help with taxes going down for people who have been here forever and bring more people into town,” she said.

Morton reported what the OSC had been discussing.

The Berry property next to the Casco Central Fire Station should be kept for town use, she said.

“The property on Libby Road and Lakewood Road — we talked about whether it would be beneficial for the town to keep for recreational or outdoors use. If we are going to keep them, we should do something with them like hiking trails and tennis courts,” she said.

The commission talked about “potentially working

with a developer to be a small community development with open space, a small housing development with courts and playground open to the public.

This solution would keep open space and at the same time offer more affordable housing “because people are moving this way,” Morton said.

The Libby Road lot is 40 acres, and the Lakewood Road parcel is 50 acres, she said.

“With that amount of acreage it would be in town’s best interest to give foresight and vision of what you might possibly use it for,” Chairman Mary-Vienessa Fernandes said.

Avery was opposed to the housing idea.

“I don’t think the Town of Casco needs to be in the business to being landlords,” he said.

Morton clarified.

“Not landlords. If we were going to do affordable housing, it would be a third party” arrangement, Morton said.

Ann-Michele Ames, Superintendent Agricultural Exhibition Center, Fryeburg Fair

Norma C. Sunshine King of Lovell has won over 300 ribbons for exceptional entries! She is pictured here with her winning apple pie.

Casco to sell, develop its land

(Continued from Page 1A) it as possible or find an appropriate use for the land instead of just having it on the books and not collecting property tax on the parcels.

“I look at the list and I think the town owns too much property,” Selectman Scott Avery said. “We need to do due diligence and get the land off our list, and start getting taxes.”

The Open Space Commission (ORC) had been tasked with reviewing

the parcels and coming up with recommendations for the land.

One creative idea was to sell the larger parcels to a developer for singlefamily housing but keep some greenspace around the development that is for public use.

OSC member Jenn Morton presented some of the group’s findings. At the end of the discussion, Avery and Morton talked about the importance of easing the tax burden for

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She always listens and is so King’s husband, Dick, balanced. She responds to all worked for the Fair’s Public questions, and if she doesn’t Safety Department for 35 have the answer, she will years. He passed in 2015. go find it,” King added. “It They were married for 65 takes a whole team to run the years.

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(Continued from Page 1A) released a dashboard of reported school related cases of COVID-19 for the past 30 days. This new dashboard will incorporate the previously available information on outbreak status.

The Department of Education will update the dashboard weekly with reported cases over the past 30 days, by school.

Schools for whom an outbreak has been determined will be noted in the dashboard with an orange bar. Schools are listed in the table alphabetically, and the corresponding SAU is included.

The data included in the table reflect cases reported by Maine schools through a case reporting form for school related cases, including staff and students. This is similar to the method used during the 2020-2021 school year.

Not all cases submitted by Maine schools have been confirmed by Maine CDC. An outbreak investigation is opened by Maine CDC after detecting three or more epidemiologically linked, confirmed cases among different households during a 14-day period. An outbreak investigation is closed when there has not been a new case associated with the school for 14 days (one incubation period).

Community-based transmission continues to drive case rates in schools.

As of Sept. 15, there were 1,390 total reported COVID19 cases. Hermon High School had the largest outbreak of cases, 36, while Hermon M.S. had 20. A look around the state, other schools experiencing more than 10 cases included: Piscataquis Elementary, 25 Piscataquis Secondary, 14 Hampden Academy, 22 Mildred Day School (Kennebunk), 22 Noble High School, 15, Old Town High School, 14 Oxford Hills High School, 13 Here, SAD 61 posted three community letters this past week identifying positive cases — 9/13, a student at Songo Locks School; 9/17, a student at Lake Region M.S. and two students at Crooked River School; 9/20, a student at Lake Region M.S. Nearby Fryeburg Academy and Molly Ockett Middle School had no cases during this reporting period.

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Raider recaps: Adams boots game OT winner

BOYS’ SOCCER Raiders 4, Lake Region 3 in Double OT: Junior Jacob Adams had himself a day Saturday against rival Lake Region.

The Raider striker opened the game with some lightning, converting a nifty pass from the wing by Tim Eulenberger for a goal with just 13 ticks off the game clock.

FA Coach Bob HodgmanBurns hoped for a quick start, but he couldn’t have drawn it up any better — or faster.

Right from the start, one could easily tell this contest would be hard hitting and intense. After the Raiders made it 2-0 on an Eulenberger penalty kick, the Raiders lost starting goalie Geri Daiu, who received a red card after lowering his shoulder and making contact with a Laker player.

Senior Liam Friberg was up for the challenge. Coming off an injury, Friberg saw the Laker PK try go wide RACE TO THE BALL between Lake Region Gavin Thayer and Fryeburg of the net, but would make LOOKING FOR BALL CONTROL, Lake Region’s Academy’s Jacob Adams, who recorded a hat trick in the Raiders’ thrilling 4-3 several big saves throughout Colin Murphy and Fryeburg’s JoJo Jensen fight for possession near the sideline. double overtime victory on Saturday.

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Laker beat: Volleyball team shows grit vs Rams VOLLEYBALL Lakers 3, Cony 2: It seemed to take a set apiece for the Lakers and Cony to settle in to the match last

ninth-seeded Rams.

Set 1: 25 to 12 Lake Region. Coach Ryan Shible felt his Lakers did a great job on defense, with Phoebe Payne and Kaylee Maguire picking up five and three digs each. Ava Smith and Olivia Pearson helped on offense, with Olivia earning three kills, and Ava earning two kills. Jo-Hannah Vincent and Sabrina Lopez both contributed on offense and defense, with each picking up one block and one ace each in the set.

Set 2: 25 to 17 Cony. The Rams regrouped and rolled to a big lead before holding off the Lakers, who made a nice comeback but fell a little short.

“Our back row passing struggled more in set two against Cony’s serve, particularly their Libero, who did a really good job of moving the ball around,” Coach Shible said. “Our back-row defense rallied in mid-set, thanks to our Libero Phoebe Payne’s quick-fire response.

She earned eight passing receptions.”

Sabrina Lopez and Jo-Hannah Vincent contributed on offense, with both earning two kills each in this set.

Set 3: 25 to 20 Lake Region. LR regained their composure and rhythm as passing improved resulting in a more consistent offensive attack. Jo-Hannah Vincent and Rianna Reynolds each earned four and three kills respectively. Olivia Pearson STANDING TALL and blocking a Cony shot is Lake and Lopez also contribut-

Region’s Ava Smith (left).

Friday night in Naples, but once warmed up, the two squads put forth an intense, spirited outing with the Lakers knocking off the

ed by each earning an ace.

Setter Kaylee Maguire did an outstanding job of getting the ball to front row hitters, as well as on defense, by earning three digs, Coach Shible noted.

Set 4: 30 to 28 Cony. Set four was a defensive battle featuring many great volleys and digs on both sides of the net. Laker Libero, Phoebe Payne, along with Jo-Hannah Vincent and Olivia Pearson did a fantastic job on defense; with Phoebe earning seven digs, and Jo-Hannah and Olivia each earning eight in the set. Jo-Hannah, Riannah Reynolds, and Ava Smith contributed to our offense, with each earning three, two and three kills respectively. Olivia Pearson, Sabrina Lopez, and Ava Smith each earned an ace.

Set 5: 15 to 12 Lake Region. Set five was a race to 15, and a strong start by the Lakers put them on pace to capture the match. Strong serving by Jo-Hannah Vincent, Rianna Reynolds and Kaylee Maguire; who each earned an ace in the set, sparked the Lakers to the win.

“Our defense also did a tremendous job in this set, with Phoebe Payne earning eight passing receptions.

Rianna Reynolds and Olivia Pearson were also both quick on their feet; with each earning three and two digs,” Coach Shible said. “Our strong serving, along with our defense in the back row, helped us to hold on and take set five and the match.”

Up next: The Lakers (2-4) hit the road for contests at Lewiston today, Sept.

23 at 6 p.m. and Gardiner on Saturday at 11:30 a.m.

CROSS COUNTRY The Laker boys took second place out of six teams (placed behind York) and the girls took third behind

SHE WAS ON A ROLL — Lake Region’s Jo-Hannah Vincent had her serve down, and had Cony scrambling trying to return the ball.

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PLENTY TO CELEBRATE — There were lots of smiles last Friday as the Lakers went to five sets to beat Cony. Celebrating a point were (left to right) Middle Hitter Olivia Pearson, Libero Phoebe Payne and Outside Hitter Rianna Reynolds.

York and Waynflete (three team and worked to support girls’ teams did not have each other. I really feel that enough runners to score) last is what allowed them to be Thursday at York. successful despite the chal“We were extremely lenges they’re facing.” impressed with how both Exceptional races (on the teams stacked up against the boys’ side) were run by: competition, especially after • Bhavnish Tucker, who such a tragic and emotion- continues to get stronger and ally draining week for the more confident each week Laker community,” Laker and finished as LR’s top boy Coach Laura Pulito said. for the second week in a row.

“We prioritized self-care • Jacob Stone, Jonathan over training and told the Boos, Tristan Cormier, and kids to give only what they Ezra Gronlund. “They realcould on the day and that ly stepped up knowing that there were ‘no expectations.’ we were racing without our Then, they surprised us by top boy for the second week having some of their stron- straight (due to injury),” gest performances of the sea- Coach Pulito noted. son. We are so proud of how • Michael Clarke, Keegan they’ve come together as a Owens, and Lucian Bassett cut significant amount of time off of their previous PRs (personal records).

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WRAPPED UP FOR LITTLE GAIN — Fryeburg Academy’s Gabe McKenney stops Westbrook’s Steven White with a little help from Raider teammates Bobby Hallam (#8) and Tyler Day (#58).

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Raiders handle Blazers, 26-8

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Sophomore quarterback Gunnar Saunders refused to wilt under Westbrook’s blitzes or high/low snaps from center.

Showing the poise and touch of a veteran, Saunders passed for 102 yards, including two touchdown tosses to junior Caleb Micklon and rushed for another score to lead Fryeburg Academy to a dominating 26-8 victory over the Blue Blazers Saturday afternoon in the home opener.

The Raiders dominated the line of scrimmage behind strong pushes by Tyler Day, Job Fox, Charles Campbell, Will Hallam and Jackson Witchly. Although Westbrook was able to limit the Raiders on the outside, junior Hayden Fox read his blocks well and squirted for a 6.5 yard per rush average. He paced the FA ground game with 19 carries for 124 yards.

“I think the key was we were able to handle things up front. They were sending people, and we were still able to move the ball.

They didn’t give us a ton on the perimeter, but we were able to pound it,” FA Coach David Turner said.

Meanwhile, FA was extremely stingy on defense.

Riding high from a 20-7 victory over Wells and starting the season 2-0, Westbrook hoped to pick up where they left off a week ago, but “everything changed,” Coach Turner said, when starting QB Carter Dow left the game due to injury.

“Once their quarterback went out, our defense was in control. We just wanted to chew up some time and use up the clock,” Coach Turner said. “We played really tough. Seeing how physical we played was really good.”

Dow triggered the Blue Blazers to victory last week with a 15-yard TD pass and a 30-yard scoring run.

With Dow out of the lineup, Westbrook struggled.

Reserve quarterback sopho-

more Thomas Lewis tried to quick toss short passes in the flats, but Raider defenders Liam Quinn and Jordan Zerner unloaded big hits resulting in very short gains.

FA held Westbrook to three straight 3-and-outs in the first quarter, and did not surrender a first down to the Blue Blazers in the first half.

Fryeburg took a 6-0 lead with 2:42 left in the first quarter as Saunders connected to a wide-open Micklon for a 17-yard score.

The drive covered 80 yards in nine plays, including a 15-yard interior rush by Fox and a 19-yard scramble by Saunders.

The very next FA possession, the Raiders drove 89 yards with Fox picking up 22 yards on an early carry and Saunders again finding Micklon in the left corner of the end zone for a 6-yard TD toss on a fourth down play.

“He made a nice read and threw it early. With them blitzing, we knew we had to get rid of the ball early.

Gunnar’s coming along,” Coach Turner said.

A key play on the drive was a fumble recovery by Zerner as Saunders had the ball stripped away during a scramble inside the W-10.

Lewis fumbled a snap and was popped by Bobby Hallam, enabling the ball to squirt free and recovered by FA lineman Will Hallam at the W-28 with 4;28 left until the half.

FA cashed in as Saunders completed an 11-yard catch and run in the flat by Cam Johnson. Two Fox rushes produced 13 yards, and Liam Quinn topped the drive off with a 4-yard TD run. A Saunders-to-Micklon reception added the two-point conversion.

Fryeburg lead 20-0.

The Blazes found a little rhythm in the passing game just before the half as Lewis completed three straight, but on fourth down and needing two yards to keep the ball, Lewis was thumped by Job Fox for a yard gain.

With the big lead, Coach RAIDERS, Page 8A

TIGHT COVERAGE by Raider Caleb Micklon breaking up a pass intended for Westbrook receiver Aidan Taylor.

The Stat Sheet FINAL SCORE: RAIDERS 26, WESTBROOK 8 First Downs: FA 21, Westbrook 4 Penalties: FA 6-65, Westbrook 3-35 Turnovers: FA 2, Westbrook 3 Rushing: FA 46-222, Westbrook 15-60 Total Offense: FA 324, Westbrook 107 Passing: FA, Saunders 8-18-102, W, Lewis 12-21-47 FA Rushing: Hayden Fox 19-124, Gunnar Saunders 15-52, Liam Quinn 8-20, Caleb Micklon 3-26 Westbrook Rushing: (#22) Gavin Tanner 7-36, (#8) Thomas Lewis 7-26, (#31) Tyler Worcester 1-minus 1 FA Receiving: Caleb Micklon 5-75, Cam Johnson 2-17, Jordan Dutton 1-10 FA Defense (solo, assist, total): Job Fox 2-1-3, Charles Campbell 2-0-2, Bobby Hallam 3-0-3, Jackson Witchly 1-2-3, Gabe McKenney 2-0-2, Liam Quinn 2-0-2, Jordan Zerner 2-0-2, Tyler Day 1-1-2, Colton McCarthy 0-2-2, Jordan Dutton 1-1-2, River Pullan 1-2-3, Hayden Fox 0-11, Derek Maxim 0-2-2, Cam Johnson 1-0-1, Austin Warren 1-0-1, Luke Staires 0-1-1, Emerson Hall 0-1-1 Fumble recovery: Will Hallam Interceptions: Jordan Dutton, Hayden Fox Up next: The Raiders (2-1) will host Wells (1-2) on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. After winning the opener 44-6 over Belfast, the Warriors lost to Westbrook 20-7 and were stung

by Leavitt 41-0.

Coach Turner’s Take: “We’ll need to be ready because Wells will be chomping at the bit” after losing to Leavitt.

Laker weekly recaps

CARLY DYER was the highest finishing Laker at York, taking 10th. Photo

by Cassie Lalemend.

(Continued from Page 6A) placed 10th and 11th out of 40 girls. They are helping each other get stronger each week, the coach reported.

• Sadie Plummer had the kick of the day, outsprinting York’s #5 (Charlotte Grimes) down the final stretch, running a PR in 24:08 and finishing as the third Laker.

• Libby Blais was the fourth Laker girl with a new season best of 24:13, finishing only 5 seconds behind Sadie.

• Izzy Apovian, Annie O’Connor, Caitlin Lees, Micaela Reed, and Aleesa Jordan maintained tight packing throughout the entire race and all finished within 8 seconds of each

other. “This was the best packing we’ve seen from any runners on the girls’ or boys’ teams all season,” Coach Pulito said.

• First-year runners Jonalisa King and Lizzie Brewer each ran PR times by over two minutes.

1. Cary Drake, York, 19:33 10. Carly Dyer, LR, 23:06 11. Susie Butler, 23:07 13. Sadie Plummer, 24:08 15. Libby Blais, 24:13 21. Izabell Apovian, 26:00 22. Annie O’Connor, 26:02 23. Caitlin Lees, 26:03 24. Micaela Reed, 26:06 25. Aleese Jordan, 26:08 29. Jonalisa King, 27:39 37. Lizzie Brewer, 29:40 40. Samantha Kilgore, 41:07 Scoring: York 28,

(Continued from Page 6A) the morning contest.

Lake Region cut the deficit to 2-1 when the Raiders were whistled for a shove in the back inside the box. Friberg made the initial stop of a Jacob Chadbourne drive, but the Laker followed his shot and drove the rebound into the left corner before FA defenders could cover up.

Adams helped the Raiders regain some momentum through his hustle and ball skills. Making a hard rush down the right side, Adams unloaded a bullet that scored the net to put FA up 3-1. JoJo Jensen picked up the assist.

But, the Lakers rebounded and netted two goals including the equalizer with 1:40 left in regulation.

But, Adams bailed the Raiders out, scoring with 1:28 left in the second OT, assisted by Eulenberger, to notch the exciting victory.

FIELD HOCKEY Raiders 4, Freeport 1: It was a slow week for the Raiders, seeing a Wednesday game against York postponed due to thunderstorms and a Friday contest against Freeport pushed to Saturday due to busing issues.

It made for a long practice stretch, but the Raiders responded in a big way Saturday morning with a 4-1 victory over Freeport.

Eliza Thorne had a goal and an assist to lead the Raiders (4-1) over the Falcons (1-4). Grace Murley, Olivia Towne and Camden Jones also scored, and Agueda Ruiz Perez assisted on Jones’ goal. Fryeburg goalie Eden Voter stopped two shots.

Lily Welsher scored and Vicki Balla made 16 saves for Freeport.

Freeport took the lead at the end of the first period on a penalty corner opportunity after time had run out.

Fryeburg regrouped and scored two goals in the second period. With 12 minutes and two minutes remaining respectively, Grace Murley put the ball in the net on an assist from Eliza Thorne and then Olivia Towne received a rebound off the pads and pushed it in the net to make the score 2 to 1 Fryeburg at halftime.

Fryeburg went on to score a goal in the third, an unassisted goal by Liza Thorne. With nine minutes remaining in the game, Camden Jones closed out the scoring with a goal on an assist from a Agueda Ruiz.

FA will play the next three games on the road heading to Greely Tuesday, York on Wednesday, and Cape Elizabeth on Monday, Sept. 27.

In Heal Ratings released Tuesday, the Raiders checked in at Number 7 with a 4-1 mark. York is top ranked at 5-0 followed by Cape at 4-0-1.

CROSS COUNTRY Freshman Enna Carbone and freshman James Lougee set personal bests at the Southern Maine Classic 5K on Saturday.

Senior Alana Nataluk finished 16th in 20:37 out of a field of 205 runners, was top 25 and received an award.

Senior Delaney Hesler of Bonny Eagle won the race in 18:25.

FA finishers included: 73. Isabel Macht, 23:05; 157. Enna Carbone, 26:21; 172. Hannah Nguyen, 27:13; 187. Amanda Howe, 29:33; 198. Anna Morse, 33:29; 201. Sophie Milo, 35:23 Fryeburg girls placed 17th out of the 20-school field.

On the boys’ side, senior Daniel McCarthy of Bangor set the winning pace in 15:28.

Fryeburg’s top runner was sophomore Arthur Baptista, who ran a 20:20 for 143rd overall. Other FA finishers were: 229. Issac Twombley-Wiser, 22:52; 233. Andrew Irwin, 23:01; 250. James Lougee, 23:40; 266. Jaemin Chris-Kwon, 24:28 There were 309 finishers, 24 schools competing.

THIS WEEK AT HOME Friday, Sept. 24: BSoccer vs. Yarmouth, 4:00; Cross Country, 4:30 Saturday, Sept. 25: Football vs. Wells, 1:30 Tuesday, Sept. 28: GSoccer vs. Sacopee, 4:00 Wednesday, Sept. 29: Field hockey vs. Poland, 4:30

Carus running well

Freshman Samantha Carus of Brownfield (a Health Science major) is making an impact for the Colby-Sawyer women’s cross-country team this fall.

At the Colby-Sawyer third annual Charger Invitational held on Saturday in New London, N.H., Samantha lead the team to victory with a second-place finish in 20:37 over a challenging, hilly course.

Six schools competed with Colby-Sawyer 23 points ahead of second place Former Raider finisher Plymouth State Samantha Carus University. The field also included St. Joseph’s College, University of Maine at Farmington, Norwich University and Lasell College.

• At the UMass-Dartmouth Invitational this past Saturday, Samantha ran a 19:38 to place 49th out of a field of 234 runners.

Waynflete 31, Lakers 67 Up next: The Lakers travel to Fryeburg this Friday to run against the Raiders, Poland, Sacopee Valley and Freeport. Girls open at 4:30 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY Cape Elizabeth 2, Lakers 1: Lake Region’s speed and endurance were put to the test on the turf at Cape Elizabeth.

“Though it wasn’t a win, I was pleased to see the team play with perseverance and grit,” Laker Coach Pauline Webb said. “The defense, led by Elle Hall, certainly kept this game close. Elle had a solid stick and played LOOKING FOR A STEAL from a Poland player out from goal line to our offen- on the right wing is Lake Region’s Emma Aker (#12) during last Friday’s 5-0 Laker win.

(Rivet Photo) LAKER, Page 8A

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Regional sports

‘Physical’ Raiders pound Blazers (Continued from Page 7A) Turner hoped to take some time off the clock in the third. His offense did just that. Despite some high snaps that short-circuited a few plays and two personal foul calls (15 yards each), the Raiders kept the ball by coming up with timely, big plays and whittled 9 minutes off the game clock.

“We wanted to take the air out of it and let the defense take over,” Coach Turner said.

Westbrook had no answer for the Saunders-Micklon combo. Faced with a 3rdand-13, the duo connected for 17 yards. Later, looking at a 3rd-and-23 caused by the penalty, Saunders and Mickon hooked up again, BIG STICK — Fryeburg Academy’s Liam Quinn puts a this time for 32 yards. hard hit on Westbrook’s Gavin Tanner during Saturday’s The drive stalled due to a home opener, a 26-8 Raider win.

(Rivet Photo) low snap and a flag.

“What stopped us most of the time was ourselves.

Otherwise, we were moving the ball. It is something we need to clean up,” Coach Turner said. “We got tired.

It was hot. We tried to get other guys in there. The depth thing crept in and the miscues started. It got tricky there. We had a couple guys out, and we hope to get back.

We had few times where guys were hot and cramping.

It was a juggling act trying to get guys in and get guys rest. It’s difficult. We hope to get some guys back and some guys up to speed so we don’t have to juggle as much. We’re kind of limited on what we can do right now.”

Westbrook turned the ball over with 1:16 left in the third quarter as sophomore Jordan Dutton perfectly read

Laker recaps (Continued from Page 7A) sive 25; she was in the zone!”

Emma Nadeau and Hanna Siebert also had strong defensive sticks for the Lakers (3-2). Sadie Tirrell was solid on both the defensive and offensive end.

“She creates opportunities to score and was able to finish a pass from Mallory Smith in the fourth quarter,” Coach Webb said. “Mallory has really stepped up this year. She has great speed, a nice drive and is playing with confidence.”

LR goalie Reiyn Hart continues to be solid in goal; she had 13 saves.

Cape Elizabeth, ranked second, improved to 4-0-1.

Lakers 5, Poland 0: Looking to add some “punch” to the Laker offense, Coach Webb moved Abby Elsaesser to the forward line. It sure paid off.

“She’s been playing midfield and doing a nice job, but with a young forward line, I felt I needed to bring Abby back up to increase our scoring opportunities. She’s not afraid to hit the pads and that’s what she did today (last Friday), finishing with a hat trick,” Coach Webb said. “Two of her goals were unassisted, rebounds off the pads, and one was a pass from Kasey Johnson.”

Sadie Tirrell continues to dominate on the field eliminating several defenders to get the ball up the field. She got a nice ball from Emily Reardon and finished it nicely to put the Lakers up 2-0 with just a couple minutes into the second quarter.

“Emily Reardon is improving every game, gaining confidence and hitting the ball harder,” Coach Webb noted.

Kylie Myers scored her first goal of the season, by putting a finishing touch on a hit from Tirrell.

There was no JV game Friday, but all players got a chance to play some minutes in the varsity game. “They took advantage of the opportunity they had and did a superb job,” Coach Webb added.

Laker goalie Reiyn Hart didn’t see much action, she finished with one save.

Up next: The Lakers hit the road Friday against GrayNG at 3:30 and Freeport on Monday at 7 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER Greely 8, Lakers 1: Greely rolled in first half to a 6-0 lead. Jacob Chadbourne scored with 22 seconds left in the game to prevent the shutout.

LR goalie Aiden Bourgoin had 12 saves.

Fryeburg 4, Lakers 3 Double OT: Fryeburg jumped out

PRODUCTIVE MOVE — LR Coach Pauline Webb looked for more scoring against Poland and moved Abby Elsaesser (pictured) from midfield to the forward line, and it paid off. Abby scored at hat trick in a 5-0 win over the Knights Friday. (Rivet Photo)

to an early lead 12 seconds into the game at the Academy on Saturday. The Lakers fought back being down 3-1 in second half to tie it with 2 minutes left in regulation on an Adan Chavez goal. Senior captain Jacob Smith had two goals.

LR goalie Aiden Bourgoin made 11 saves.

Laker 5, Sacopee Valley 3: Jacob Chadbourne scored four times Tuesday as the Lakers won a very physical game. Adan Chavez also scored. Netminder Aiden Bourgoin had a big game in net. Sacopee goal-scorers were Kaleb Nathaniel, Jonah Naratil and James Wing.

FOOTBALL Canceled. COVID concerns canceled the Lakers/ Cheverus game on Saturday. The Lakers travel to Mt. Ararat this Friday for a 7:30 p.m. game.

THIS WEEK AT HOME Friday, Sept. 24: GSoccer vs. Cape, 4:00 Monday, Sept. 27: BSoccer vs. NYA, 6:30; Volleyball vs. Westbrook, 5:30 Wednesday, Sept. 29: Field Hockey vs. Cape, 3:30

TAKING OFF on the scramble is sophomore Raider quarterback Gunnar Saunders, getting a block from Will Hallam.

(Rivet Photo) a pass route, stepped in front See what happens when we of a Blue Blazer receiver have a good week of pracand intercepted Lewis’ pass. tice.

Dutton scampered to the Coach Turner fully W-25, setting up another agrees.

FA scoring drive. Saunders “We had a good week. scooped up a low snap, and One of the best practices of scored from 5 yards out on the year was on the thuna fourth down call. The PAT derstorm day. We had to get run failed. a quick practice before the It was a tough day for storm rolled in. We rattled FA centers, as Coach Turner through stuff. We need to tried two players, but contin- have better weeks of pracued to get inconsistent snaps. tice because we are very, “I don’t think it was any very young. And more than specific reason we had trou- young, inexperienced. We ble with the snaps. It sud- have quite a few players that denly happened today. It’s have never played before. like golf. You get into a funk We’re getting them up to and you can’t get out of it. speed. Practice is a big part It’s something we have to of it — including how to work out, and hopefully it practice. What you do in doesn’t happen in key situ- practice does translate what ations moving forward,” you do in a game. We’re Coach Turner said. “We were getting better at it. We’re not moving the ball. We were there yet, but we’re getting in rhythm. And those things better,” the coach said. put us behind the chains. We It starts up front, where converted a couple of them the Raiders showed they can (third down and long), but be physical and successfully you won’t be able to do that run the ball. next week against Wells, And, the continued develwho is going to be chomping opment of rookie QB Gunnar at the bit.”

Saunders will be a key to As some defensive start- how far this Raider team can ers watched from the bench go this season. over the final six minutes “He hasn’t played since of the game, Westbrook’s the eighth grade, so he is Gavin Tanner broke free learning. Gunnar throws the for a 24-yard gain (he had ball well. Like any young 36 yards total for the day). quarterback, you have a lot Lewis then made a nifty fake of things in your head and handoff inside, kept the ball you have the pass rush, there and sprinted away from FA are times he made some nice defenders for a 32-yard TD throws on time, and other with 3:28 left in the game. times he didn’t. What he did Lewis found Aidan Taylor do was made some plays with in the right corner of the end his feet off some of those bad zone, skying above a Raider snaps. That’s him learning defender to catch the PAT to make something out of a pass. bad situation,” Coach Turner Fryeburg fumbled late as a said. “I think he’s going to Westbrook lineman scooped get better, better, better. He’s up the ball and rumbled a just young. He’s getting up few yards. to speed with the pace of the Lewis saw a frustrating game. It gets much faster afternoon come to a close than in practice.” when Fox intercepted a Having lost a season due pass over the middle on the to COVID-19, Turner and game’s final play. his coaching staff knows it As happy Raiders gath- is a process, getting players ered for the team meeting with little or no varsity expeafter the game, one player rience up to speed. offered a reminder as they “Other teams are in the looked ahead to next week’s same boat,” the coach added. game.

“We just need to get better It went something like, each week.”

BOCCE CHAMPS pictured top left to right, Sean Edwards, Mark Holden, Michael Tripp, Dan Phillips; bottom left to right, Alexis Guzman, Heidi Edwards and Lisha Phillips.

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Henry’s rolls to Bocce title

HARRISON — Henry’s captured the Harrison Bocce League championship with a 15-2 win over Ruby’s.

The tourney opened with Long Lake playing the Tie Up and Mentus playing Worsters. Long Lake won their game 16-6, and Worsters won 22-15.

In the second round, Henry’s rolled past Worster’s 24-16. Aces edged Long Lake 18-16.

In the third round, Ruby’s took on Ace and won 18-6 putting them into the final game with Henry’s, who won over F&M 19-14.

“We would like to take a moment to congratulate Henry’s, who had a tough year with the loss of Henry and George, yet they rolled well and deserved this title!” tourney officials said.

Opinion & Comment

September 23, 2021, The Bridgton News, Page 1B

One way to go up the ladder

By John Smith Guest Column Perhaps, there have been times when you have been dissatisfied with the way you have been treated as a customer.

Not the usual lack of a “thank you,” but treatment that kind of smarts, really stings and makes you say to yourself, “Ya know, I can’t be treated like that.” You have been deeply impacted by some serious incident and you have decided to reach out to a responsible company person and discuss how you feel for being treated in such a callous manner.

You talk to the local clerk, to the supervisor, to the local manager, only to find that none of them really care to hear about your experience.

Sometimes, it is difficult to know whom to reach out to and how to contact them when you have a king-size complaint. All the Stem Winders are too busy to be bothered with the perceived petty grievance that you wish to discuss. As a result, you often wind up in a dead-end alley or become discouraged and do nothing, never discussing your ill treatment with the responsible company. Here is a tip to help you climb up the ladder.

Our state has a website on which all businesses and nonprofit corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships and limited liability companies (LLCs ) are listed, be they for profit or nonprofit. They all must be registered with the Secretary of State. However, the local Mom and Pop operation, the sole proprietor type of business, is not required to be registered with the SOS. Once you have determined the company, “the parent” you wish to chat with, go online to the Maine Gov site, selecting Corporate Name Search. Once there, you are asked to enter “key word from name to be searched” or, if you happen to know it, the Charter Number of the company you are searching for. Most often, “the key word from name” will do the trick. Don’t get discouraged if you do not hit bingo on your first search; try various word combinations that you feel could be relevant.

Once you have found the company file, you now have clear sailing to discover and read the company’s annual report, which is required to be sent to and filed with the Secretary of State. You will have access to the names of the company officers and the names and addresses of the members of the board of directors. Essentially, you will have the names of all the people responsible for the operation of the company for which you are searching, including the option to have documents printed and electronically mailed to you, for peanuts. You might even find that your company search reveals that the SOS dissolved your search company for not complying with registration requirements … wow!

You are now all set to reach out to the top echelon of executives responsible for the operation of the company that you have strong reason to be so displeased with — go ahead, don’t be bashful. Most well-managed companies earnestly want to hear from their customers and very often, in various ways, encourage feedback. A company that shuns customers is a company in deep trouble.

Oh yes, if you are a patient at a medical facility, please know full well that you are also a customer. A patient does not often consider themself being a customer. But, as you see to payment for goods and services, albeit medical, how are you not a customer; think about it.

John P. Smith is a resident of Sweden, Maine.

Letters

Good deed worth mentioning

To The Editor:

A good deed came to my attention last week that deserves attention even if dating back to January 2021.

A concerned and generous resident of Sweden (with property in Bridgton) whose name was not called out, wanted to thank the Bridgton Hospital healthcare workers for their valiant efforts during the onset of COVID and continuing today.

The Sweden resident made a couple of gestures to the CEO that could not be carried out by the hospital for regulatory reasons having to do with donations — specifically the donor would have to be named. After much thought and continued discussion with the CEO, the donor came up with a plan to

deliver crisp clean $50 bills to each of the resident nurses and other healthcare workers at the hospital.

The donor printed the attached note — “Greetings of January 2021, to you. There was a time in the past when you decided to become active in the demanding field of health care; to pursue a career in helping others, through ‘thick and thin.’

The year 2020 just became history. During this time, in addition to the ‘normal thick’ of helping others, you had the worldwide Coronavirus-19 with which to contend. You have sacrificed personal pursuits and time with your family.

You have had to cope with your children learning about remote schooling, and, for sure, a great deal more. While doing all of this, you have, at times, placed yourself in high-risk conditions, situations that potentially could have harmed your health and that of your family. For all the above reasons, we want you to know that your devotion to helping to care for others has been appreciated very much … thank you! Thank you and we wish you a safer, less stressful

GLORIOUS GLADIOLAS — A show-stopping sunset over Pleasant Mountain complements the assorted spires of late summer blooms. (Photo by Suzanne Richard)

Procrastination is a Good Thing

I have a card on my refrigerator that states, “If you put things off till the last minute, they only take a minute to do.”

I also have a drink coaster that states, “I used to just crastinate, but I got so good, I went pro.”

If there was a list of the top 10 procrastinators in the U.S.A., I firmly believe that my name would be included. So, when I first learned about the practice of “Leave the Leaves,” I quickly and joyfully shouted, “I’m in.” The next thing I had to do is learn why I should do this. The sources from which I gathered my information include the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, the National Wildlife Federation and The Wild Seed Project.

As a result of my reading from the above sources, I learned that most of the butterflies and moths overwinter as eggs, caterpillars, chrysalises, or cocoons. Just this week, I found a Woolly Bear Caterpillar, which will eventually become the Isabella Tiger Moth, exploring one of my perennial beds to find just the right spot to spend the winter. The black and reddish-brown striped creature will curl and snuggle in piles of leaves for protection from cold and predators.

Every time I see a Luna Moth in the spring/summer, I count it as a gift for that day. The Luna Moth spends the winter in a cocoon under leaf litter. The primary host tree that provides the leaves for the Luna Moth in the north is the white birch. The cocoons actually look like dried leaves. The Swallowtail but-

by Nancy Donovan, Ph.D., PT Master Gardener Volunteer terfly chrysalis also looks like a dried leaf. Leaf litter also provides protection for slugs, snails, spiders, beetles, millipedes, centipedes, frogs, and salamanders. The Queen Bumble Bee is known to burrow 1-2 inches into the ground under leaf litter during the winter. Leaf litter includes leaves, twigs and pieces of bark. The most notable exception to an insect that uses leaf litter for protection during the winter is the Monarch butterfly which we know migrates to Mexico.

To support these wonderful little creatures, the abovenamed organizations recommend that leaves in garden beds and at the borders of lawns should be left whole. The reason for allowing the leaves to remain whole is that shredding them can destroy the eggs, caterpillars, cocoons, and chrysalises.

While lawns can tolerate a thin layer of leaves, it may be PROCRASTINATION, Page 2B

The Winds of September blew

Howdy neighbor, This week, as the leaves begin to change and, ahead of season, some are indeed already beginning to fall, we’re looking back on the September season of 1882, to several articles which ran in The News of Sept. 22, detailing a series of windstorms which, blowing in succession on the 15th, 16th, and 19th of the month, had disordered much of our region; terrifying dogs, killing livestock, ravaging orchards, damaging buildings, and wholly cutting off our town from news of the outside world through damage to the telegraph lines and the upset of the steamers on the lakes.

In scope, this reminds me rather strongly of the storms we get whenever a hurricane from down south finds its way up into New England, and dies off or turns out to sea around Connecticut or Cape Cod. Ever and always, they’ve spent their fury through the lower coast, and by the time their arms reach us they’ve been “downgraded” to “a tropical depression” — what in olden times we’d call a good old-fashioned squall — which always means hard rain and strong wind for us, for a day or so. We had one such storm over the Fourth of July weekend a few years back, which behaved similarly in the knocking about of trees and the blowing down of telephone wires in West Bridgton, and indeed how many weeks has it been now since all that recent talk of a storm which was to be “the first hurricane to hit New England in a century” or some like-bit of sensationalizing. We all battened down the hatches and stocked up accordingly, only for the storm to turn to sea, diminish in strength as usual, and reach inland only with black clouds and rain showers that dissipated in less than a day. If you were in any way disappointed by that, and had in mind to and happier 2021!”

The donor then set about stuffing each envelope with the message of thanks and that $50 bill, which were then brought to a common location for the intended recipients to retrieve.

I thought this was a great example of the generosity and awareness that exists in our community and beyond. Kudos to the anonymous donor, and may I extend our thanks from the Town of Bridgton in the spirit of this generous act!

Linda L. LaCroix Community Development Director Town of Bridgton

What fun we had

To The Editor:

BIZZY BUMBLE bee working a flower, photographed

by Paula Rubinow.

Down the Garden Path

What fun we had at the Naples Village Green on Saturday, Aug. 18. A block party was held, sponsored by the Naples United Methodist Church. What festivities there were, including a bounce house for the kids and daring adults. Hot dogs, cheeseburgers and hamburgers were served along with drinks and ice cream. Plus, there was wonderful music by Fulcrum, a five-piece band filled the air.

In Ye Olden Times

by Michael Davis BHS Assistant Director

see a true storm; then look no further than our very own Winds of September, 1882.

“Lake navigation in this region was seriously impeded by the almost unprecedented gales of Friday and Saturday.

Friday the steamer made her trips as usual, but the passengers represent the little inland sea as foaming with rage, ‘the white-capped waves’ assuming proportions not a little frightful, and putting to its full test the capacity of the steamer. On Saturday however, on the down trip, the Sebago encountered a terrific gale in Long Lake, and it was found impossible to so control her movements as to direct her course through the narrow ‘draw’ of the Naples bridge. After several ineffectual attempts, the trip was abandoned, and the boat landed her twenty passengers at Naples, where those of them who were unable to procure private conveyance were compelled to tarry the entire day. The boat did not return to Bridgton until about six o’clock in the evening. Passengers on the noon train out of Portland, ticketed by the Lake Steamers, quite a number of them destined for North Bridgton and Harrison, were comWINDS, Page 2B

Special thanks to our Pastor Seth Fortier and his wife Alexa, Debbie Bilodeau, Jackie and Justin Bacon, David and Cathy Gerrish, Paul and Isabelle Cail, Lucille To The Editor: We are property owners on Mayo and Sue Parent.

Sue Parent Woods Pond and have been Bridgton active in a number of lake preservation programs, one of which is the LakeSmart Program.

LakeSmart is a statewide education and reward program that helps lakefront homeowners manage landscapes in ways that protect water quality. Because of the high level of participation by lakefront property owners, To The Editor: The Naples Community Woods Pond was recognized Resource Council wants to with the Gold Award. This is an thank everyone who donated honor achieved by less than a back to school supplies and dozen lakes in Maine.

Earlier this summer, with cash donations during the Stuff the approval of the Bridgton the Bus event on Aug. 28.

Events cannot happen with- Select Board, the Gold Award out volunteers. A big “thank sign was installed on the bath you” to everyone who helped. house at the Woods Pond The Council runs a food beach. Our lake community pantry every Tuesday at the is proud of this achievement.

United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, the Gold Award The filled backpacks were sign was recently stolen. It is available for parents and very distressing that someone children to choose what they would steal a sign that reprewanted. All leftover sup- sents the efforts of so many plies went to Crooked River homeowners to protect Woods School. If your child needs a Pond.

This is not the first time backpack, please call Robin at someone has vandalized signs 693-4105.

Naples Community belonging to the Woods Pond Resource Council Association. In 2019, someone

Stolen Award Sign

Thanks for the stuffed bus

stole signs promoting the association’s annual meeting. The perpetrator was identified, pled guilty in Cumberland County District Court, and was required to pay restitution.

Why would anyone steal a sign that is only a positive reflection on Woods Pond?

We hope the perpetrator will return the sign and join our community in supporting lake protection rather than exhibiting these petty acts of vandalism. If the sign is not returned, we will get a new sign. We will not let one vandal thwart the efforts of so many to have a positive impact on the lake we love.

If anyone has information on who might have stolen the sign, please contact the Bridgton Police Department.

Mary Maxwell and Roy Lambert Bridgton Portland, OR

Slow trickle

To The Editor: it?

Is the Fryeburg Fair worth

Many of the full-time residents within the town of

LETTERS, Page 2B

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Procrastination is a Good Thing

(Continued from Page 1B) preferable to collect them to place around trees, shrubs, and perennials. Leaves will insulate plant roots through the winter months and protect tender roots that may become exposed from frost heaves.

David Mizejewski, in an article for the October 2015 National Wildlife Federation wrote that “Fallen leaves offer a double benefit.” He wrote that “Leaves form a natural mulch that helps suppress weeds and fertilizes the soil as it breaks

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Fryeburg and the surrounding towns think not. Most of them will not speak too loudly on this subject due to backlash.

A lot of the traffic that shows up for this event is from out-of-state. I personally have worked at this fair as a vendor for many years and know there is no possible way to safely have the fair this year with the information and guidelines put forth on the COVID-19 subject.

With a quick Internet search, an estimated 25,000 people live in the Maine and New Hampshire towns adjacent to the Fryeburg Fairgrounds.

An estimated 225,000 people attend the fair.

Most of the financial impact from this fair comes in the form of cash, which I know some trickles down back into the economy but most of it stays in other places.

I love what the Fair brings, education for the youth, and for those who have never experienced how we have gotten here as a society. The shows, rides and entertainment. We all miss what used to be normal.

Based on my personal household of three, we have all received both of our vaccination shots.

The state of Maine has received national recognition on how well we have done up to this point with the pandemic.

The facts and images are all out there to make a rational decision for all the people involved.

See link to map (below).

Brian Howard Lovell (About 25 percent of fair attendees are drawn from the immediate Fryeburg region, including Conway/North Conway and Carroll County, N.H. An estimated 75 percent of fair attendees come from outside the region) https:// usm.maine.edu/sites/default/ files/president/Fryeburg%20 Fair%20Economic%20 Impacts_Exec%20Summary. pdf

down.” He asked, “Why spend money on mulch and fertilizer when you can make your own.” The leaves can be used to provide nutrients and organic matter to gardens toward the goal of building up healthy soil.

Another suggestion is to collect the leaves and, along with branches, sticks, and stems, create a pile to allow for overwintering shelters for animals and to allow the leaves to break down naturally. I appreciated the image provided by Anna Fialkoff in an article she wrote for the Wild Seed Project titled, “Leave the Leaves.” She wrote about the “…colorful natural blanket.” It is important to remove leaves if they are in a thick layer on the lawn so that it is not smothered, and also to remove them from sewer drains, sidewalks, driveways and pedestrian areas, including pathways and sidewalks.

I actually do not cut back any tall perennials (for example: grasses, coneflowers, asters) as the seed heads provide food for the birds. Also, I smile when I see the tops of the plants poking through the snow. The stalks that I will cut are those that are hollow.

I place them on the ground as some solitary bees will lay eggs in them and the babes will hatch in the spring.

When Punxsutawney Phil is pulled out of her/his comfortable hibernation to complete a weather prognostication

The Gettysburg Address

To The Editor:

Edward Everett introduced President Abraham Lincoln on Nov. 19, 1863, in Gettysburg, Pa. Everett spoke for two hours, and President Lincoln’s speech, “The Gettysburg Address” was 10 sentences long and took five minutes to deliver. At the end of the speech, it is obvious that the audience did not even know the speech was over. At first, there was just silence, then, the applause started that turned into a standing ovation. The value of brevity as opposed to bloviation became crystal clear and ironically, this speech has been long remembered, noted, and repeated as a model of expository excellence.

Indeed, we are still engaged in a long, civil battle testing whether our nation can continue to “LIVE” and endure as a free and just Republic,

and we are asking, even now that patriots give the ultimate sacrifice before resting in yet another graveyard. The following words are excerpted from “The Gettysburg Address” and are included because I believe these words express most honestly the values and truths that are the heart of what makes America a great nation.

“In a larger sense, we cannot dedicate — we cannot consecrate — we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note or long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. (And what our brave Patriots have done every year, month, day and hour since 1863.) It is for us, the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that

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PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF DENMARK

LEGAL NOTICE

Pursuant to the rental agreement between Casco Self Storage and the parties named below, their personal property shall become the property of Casco Self Storage on October 1, 2021, in order to satisfy all liens brought on by the default of payment.

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TOWN OF NAPLES Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Rescheduled Select Board Meeting This is a rescheduled public hearing On Monday, September 27, 2021 at 6 p.m., the Naples Select Board will hold a public hearing in compliance with Title 22 M.R.S. § 4305(1) regarding the General Assistance Ordinance and Appendices (A-H) proposed by the State for October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

Details are available upon request by contacting the Town at 207-693-6364 ext. 109. The hearing will take place at 15 Village Green Lane. The public is welcome. Masks are recommended.

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Town of Sweden SPECIAL TOWN MEETING A Special Town Meeting will take place at the Sweden Meeting House on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at 9 a.m.

Regarding the Solar Mortarium Ordinance, Winter Road Closures, carrying forward existing unexpended funds from the Sweden Fire Department Building Fund, Road Advisory Committee Ordinance, and proposed road study The Special Town Meeting Warrant will be posted on the Town website www.swedenmaine.org and Town of Sweden Bulletin Boards within seven days of the meeting.

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(Continued from Page 1B) pelled to go to Brownfield, where Dresser, always equal to an emergency, promptly furnished conveyance. There were from twenty to thirty in the party. They reached Bridgton at about 6 o’clock, or, ‘on time.’

When the winds blow, and the steamers don’t go, it would be a convenience to have the telegraph in working order. But last week, the same wind that impeded lake navigation also blew down the telegraph poles, and for a couple of days Bridgton was a long distance from the centre of civilization. Friday night, a board was blown from Chandler & Wales’ new building through the window of Berry’s photographic rooms, damage; six new lights. Frank Long’s hog died in Friday night’s storm, ‘so shocking as was feared,’ from the fall of lightning, and so far, as heard from, the lighting scared all the dogs hereabouts.

Not to be outdone, a violent thunderstorm came Tuesday night, accompanied with a sort of cyclone, which whirled and twisted with great fury, tearing down trees, housevines, etc. — altogether, a first-class show. The lightning was continuous and vivid, a constant succession of sharp flashes, which viewed from an eminence afforded a sublime spectacle, almost unprecedented in electric display.

The demonstration caused much alarm, and made quite a number of people ill. A giant pine, near Leonard Martin’s house, Kansas Rd., was struck and shivered, while the late gales made bad work in the orchards; lots of apples were blown off, which has blown down the price. They fell, and kept falling — which is lucky for buyers. It is an ill wind that blows nobody good. And what is more, the frequent rains are just what is needed to fill up the wells and streams.”

That’s just like old Major Shorey, finding a way to turn the bad news to a good end. It’ll be what it’ll be, so we might as well try to see the good in it. Always looking on the bright said of things he was; that’s a bit of old-time wisdom we’d all do better to employ more of these days.

Till next time!

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Moose Pond Dam Project: The lowering of the water level in Moose Pond will be conducted on October 11, 2021. Residents should expect the water level to be a foot below the normal water level.

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TOWN OF DENMARK Real-estate Recount: Beginning October 1, 2021 Atlantic Valuation Services will begin the field work aspect of the real estate recount. All personnel conducting field work will have a window identification and badge signed by the Town Manager. The process of field work will be visiting all properties in the Town to update pictures and measurements, if necessary, in order to confirm what information is in the Town’s database is correct. For more information visit the Town’s website.

regarding when the spring season can be expected, it is a good time to start forming plans about the fun that will be had during the gardening season.

A few guidelines are offered by gardening advisors regarding when to begin the garden cleanup. Justin Wheeler wrote in an article for the Xerces Society that if you have not put the snow shovel to the back of the garage, then it is too early.

He also suggested that Tax Day (April 15) is the earliest.

However, he wrote that some bees do not emerge until late in May and so waiting longer is preferable. (Again, I shout “I’m in” with waiting.) Another guideline from Justin is to wait until it is time to regularly mow a lawn.

So, regarding traditional fall garden cleanup activities, my advice is “put off till the spring what you planned to do today.”

Instead, take the time to view the kaleidoscope of colors as the plants and trees undergo the seasonal transitions, and enjoy an invigorating walk without having to put on the 10 layers of clothing that will be required for the upcoming season.

During a very recent walk, I made a mental note that I should wear the equivalent of a hardhat as the squirrels seemed to be aiming acorns at me. If you find yourself looking outside and thinking about what a beautiful day it is, my advice is to go outside and enjoy it. Don’t procrastinate going outside and enjoying the many sights and sounds Mother Nature provides.

When it comes to thinking about going outside, I think you should quickly and joyfully shout, “I’m out.”

Select Board Public Hearing

The Naples Select Board will hold a public hearing and meeting at on Monday, September 27, 2021, at 6 p.m. On the agenda: 1. A Liquor License Application for Annette’s Country Skillet Diner located at 12 Lakes Plaza Drive.

The hearing will take place at 15 Village Green Lane. The public is welcome. Masks are recommended.

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PUBLIC NOTICE:

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE Please take notice that Hancock Lumber Company, Inc., 1260 Poland Spring Rd., Casco, ME (207) 627-7600 intends to file an Air Emission License application with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S.A., Section 590 on September 23, 2021.

The application is for the addition of a dry kiln to increase lumber drying capacity and adding board coating lines using UV cured and water-based coatings at the Casco Sawmill. According to Department regulations, interested parties must be publicly notified, written comments invited, and if justified, an opportunity for public hearing given. A request for a public hearing or for the Board of Environmental Protection to assume jurisdiction must be received by the Department, in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is accepted by the Department as complete for processing.

The application and supporting documentation will be made available for review by contacting the Bureau of Air Quality (BAQ) DEP offices in Augusta, (207) 287-7688, during normal working hours. A copy of the application and supporting documentation may also be available at the municipal office in Casco, Maine.

Written public comments may be sent to Jane Gilbert at the Bureau of Air Quality, State House Station #17, Augusta, ME 04333.

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Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Planning Board Meeting

The Naples Planning Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 5th, 2021. The meeting with be in person at the Naples Town Board Room located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: 1. Old Business a. A Site Plan Review for a proposed solar project located at 18 Olde Village Woods (Tax Maps U5/U11 Lot 24-2) submitted by Naples Roosevelt Trail Solar 1, LLC. 2. New Business – PUBLIC HEARING a. A Modification to a Major Subdivision for property found on Overlook Way off King Hill Road. Tax Map R02 Lot 42-2A, 2B, & 2C. Submitted by the Town of Naples.

Plans may be viewed online at www.townofnaples.org.

The public is welcome to attend the meeting. Masks are 2T38 recommended

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from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain — that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom — and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

Robert S. Wilkinson Bridgton

Just uphold the law

To The Editor:

Last Friday, Sept. 17, was Constitution Day, the day in 1787 when the Constitution was signed in Philadelphia by 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention. I made up a sign as a reminder, and held that sign down at Pondicherry Square in Bridgton.

Earlier that day, I had watched a video of Sen. Ted Cruz standing near the

International Bridge that crosses the Rio Grande River in Del Rio, Texas. Behind him were gathered over 10,000 migrants who, according to the Texas senator, were encouraged to come to the United States as a result of the Biden administration’s Sept. 8 decision to suspend deportations.

One of the requirements of the office of the president is that “he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed.” Not only is President Biden not administering the law, he has negated the law, in effect creating a new law, and thereby usurping the function

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of the Legislative branch.

Think of the irony: on the day of the celebration of our founding document, we have this example of the president violating his oath of office, something the founders worried about during their summer-long debates in Philadelphia, 234 years ago.

To add to all this, a woman who stopped for the red light while I was holding my sign asked me some questions about my church attendance, then said all those migrants at the Del Rio border should be resettled on Main Hill here in Bridgton. She also said Jesus

Obituaries Robert A. Bean CASCO — Robert A. “Beanie” Bean, 68, of Casco, died Friday afternoon, Sept. 17, 2021, at his home in Casco, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 16, 1953, in Lewiston, a son of Perley and Ruth (Fifield) Bean. He graduated from Edward Little High School and as a young man worked at Shawnee Steps in Auburn.

On June 16, 1973, he married, Bonnie Lorrain in Casco where they settled and made their home.

His second home was right up the road at the Hancock Lumber Sawmill where did everything over the 24 years he worked there.

Beanie was a 35-plus year member of the Crooked River Masonic Lodge, but his passion was navigating the woods, streams and Sebago Lake near his home searching for big deer and big fish!

He is loved by his wife, Bonnie of Casco; sons, Robert Bean and his fiancé, Michele Wilson and her son, Em of Casco and Jeff Bean and his longtime companion, Shelly Edwards of Lexington Twp.; a brother, Rodney Bean and his wife, Sonja of Waterford; a sister, Rachel Flanders of Norway; grandchildren, Cody, Kyle, Samantha and Autumn. He was predeceased by a brother, Ronnie Bean.

Per Beanie’s request, there will be no services. Please think of him the next time you’re in a tree stand, wetting a line or driving by Hancock Lumber. Kind words and condolences may be shared with his family on Hall Funeral Home’s website at www.hallfuneralhome.net.

Geary W. Smith Geary Wayne Smith — a man beloved by family and friends, died peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Sept. 6, 2021 at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Born in Bridgton May 27, 1955, Geary was the eldest of three sons to Beverly (nee Valley) and Donald Smith. He enjoyed his large extended maternal family, enjoying seven grea-aunts and uncles, and numerous first and second cousins.

An accomplished and talented director, actor, singer, and musician, he began performing in numerous plays while attending Lake Region High School in Bridgton.

Following high school, he proudly enlisted in the Air Force, was trained as an Air Force E-5 medic/medical instructor and was stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base in Witchita Falls, Tex., and at Loring Air Force Base in Limestone, Maine, all the while performing as a stand-up comedian at the Air Force Worldwide Talent Contests yearly. He was honorably discharged after 12 years and pursued and graduated from University of Southern Maine with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre.

While a USM Russell Hall Player, he performed in numerous plays and musicals, and was chosen to perform at King Alfred’s College (now University of Winchester) in Winchester, England.

He was distinguished as a performer and playwright having been nominated repeatedly for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship.

Post-undergrad, Geary received a certification in video editing through the Specs Howard School of Media Arts in Southfield, Migh., and segued into a position as video editor for Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Migh. Also while in Michigan, he was cast as an actor, performing with the Hilberry Repertory Company at Wayne State University in Detroit, Migh.

Returning to Maine, Geary continued acting and/or directing with the Lincoln County Theater and Orchestra in Damariscotta; Camden Community Theatre in Camden; and at Watts Hall in Thomaston. He was cast in the film, Nor’easter (2012), as Sheriff David Kracauer, and enjoyed following the careers of other players, particularly Liam Aiken and Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Rachel Brosnahan.

He deeply enjoyed his years as a substitute teacher through (formerly MSAD5) RSU 13 and working the front desk at the Rockland Harbor Hotel.

Geary was surrounded in his last days by his wife, Kim Fletcher, daughters Mr. and Mrs. Erik (Megan Fletcher) North of Portland, and Mr. and Mrs. Justin (Lisa Fletcher) Frazell. He adored his grandchildren, Alyx Frazell, Jude Frazell, and Luca Frazell of Bangor. He is also survived by brother David K. Valley. He is predeceased by his mother, Beverly A. Blake, father, Donald Smith, and brother Donald Smith.

A memorial event is planned for May of 2022.

Geneva A. Anderson

NORTH SEBAGO — Geneva A Anderson, 88, of North Sebago, passed away Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn from complications of a stroke.

She was born in Hiram on May 7, 1933, as Geneva Alice McLaughlin, daughter of Lewis McLaughlin and Grace Harding McLaughlin.

She was educated at Mt. Cutler and Potter Academy schools. During her younger years, she was a maid for the Laughing Loon Lodge in North Sebago and was a waitress at The Lake View Farm, also in Sebago.

She often attended The Assemblies of God Church in her younger life and always had her faith to guide her through.

After her graduation from Potter Academy, she married Raymond Anderson of North Sebago and together raised three boys and one daughter.

Geneva loved the Lord and enjoyed her family. She was looking forward for the hope of someday seeing Cindy, her precious daughter that she lost back in 1987.

She is survived by a sister Ruth Shaw of East Sebago; sons Jeffery Anderson of The Villages, Fla., Timothy Anderson of North Sebago and Michael Anderson of North Sebago; two granddaughters and a grandson; and seven great-grandchildren.

She is predeceased by a sister, Mabel Rounds; husband, Raymond E. Anderson; and her daughter, Cindy Jo Anderson Williams.

A graveside service was held on Thursday, Sept. 2 at Lakeside Cemetery, Kimball Corner Road, in Sebago.

Online condolence messages can be submitted at the Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home in Cornish (www.mainefuneral.com).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Geneva’s honor to the Sebago EMS, 406 Bridgton Road, Sebago, ME 04029.

Edward Niemi Edward Niemi of Norway Maine passed away Sept. 15, 2021, at Hospice House in Auburn. He was born on October 17, 1933, in Norway, Maine, son of Arvo and Gladys (Damon) Niemi. He attended schools in Waterford and Norway. He farmed over 100 acres in Waterford and operated a farm stand in Bridgton for many years.

In later years he started a woodworking business making and selling Adirondack chairs, window boxes, and other woodworking products selling on e-bay and local businesses including Chilton’s of Freeport and Scarborough. His community involvement included being a member of the 4-H Club for many years in his youth, former member of the Bear Mountain Grange in Waterford, and member of the Appeals Board in Stoneham.

One of his proudest and most recognized contributions was to the sport of stock car racing. He raced primarily at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford for over 20 years beginning his racing career at age 16. Along with his wife Lois Niemi, received the Pioneers and Veterans Award special recognition for significant contribution from the Maine Motor Sports Hall of Fame.

Many knew him as the “flying farmer.”

He is survived by daughters Diane Mowatt of Windham and her husband Timothy; Donna Heyne of Texas and her husband Kent; grandchildren, James Niemi and his wife Jodi of Pownal; Angela Mowatt of Gorham and great-grandchildren Jack and Edward. Sisters, Marian Paine of Norway and Anna Wadsworth of Oxford.

He is proceeded in death by his wife Lois, sister Helen Edmunds and parents Arvo and Gladys Niemi.

The family would like to extend their thanks to Androscoggin Home Health Hospice and Hospice House for their support and compassionate care.

There will be no services at his request. To share memories and online condolences with the family please go to www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com. Arrangements under the care of Oxford Hills Funeral Services, Oxford, Maine.

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was a “refugee.” No, he was an itinerant preacher.

Good grief!

Bob Casimiro Bridgton

Flicked off To The Editor:

I’m comfortable with my response to Mark Lopez (Sept.

2, “Because they said so”) and expressed my sentiments.

Most citizens know Mr. Fauci is no fraud. He’s saved more lives than critics like Mark Lopez.

If Mr. Lopez is correct about President Biden, (“Biden Will Take Your Guns”) that would be fine with me if the President can do something about the scourge of assault weapons responsible for the carnage and murdering of innocent citizens and children that’s been ongoing in this gun culture. I’m sure the families who were victimized by these shootings would agree.

I’m flicking his response (Sept. 9) off my shoulder like a small insect. Enough said.

Peter Bollen Bridgton

Too many crickets

To the Editor:

We Mainers just celebrated Constitution Day (Sept.

17) and Labor Day earlier this month. The people have inherent natural, unalienable rights that include the right to work and be self-supporting, among other rights. Sadly however, the people’s inher-

ent rights have been ignored and have been trampled upon, including our rights to work, have a better livelihood, among others. This is unacceptable.

Much must be done to overhaul and reform state departments, including the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Department of Labor.

Both departments appear to be way behind the curve in improving and reforming their bureaucracies, with the appearance of lackluster to poor responsiveness to claimants and job seekers. Sadly, many people were caught in the less than helpful to unresponsive bureaucracy when filing weekly claims for unemployment and attempting to get other social services and needed assistance, including SNAP. Additionally, Maine CareerCenters still remain closed, except via advance appointment. This has been going on for over 1.5 years.

Why? The “emergency” has been declared over, yet, Maine’s people need to return to work, have better jobs, with needed client services, especially with the end of enhanced unemployment. For now, both DoL and DHHS continue to deserve failing grades for poor, less than helpful to unresponsive customer services, and userunfriendly systems, including for getting food stamp/ SNAP and unemployment benefits. Substantive reforms are still needed, including for all unpaid claims and non-

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In Loving Memory

Laurie Bergen Carter 1983 – 2009 Dearest and Beautiful Laurie It’s been 12 years now on September 26 and not a day goes by that we don’t think of you. We love and miss you so much.

Your beautiful daughter Kayla Rose is doing good; we wished we all saw her. But we know you are looking out for her and the rest of the family.

Your softball field at Ham Complex is looking good.

Love you forever, Mom, Dad, Alan, Denise, Jan and Dave Carter

Scott E. Brill Scott Eugene Brill, a lifelong resident of Bridgton, passed away due to a stroke, on Sept. 8, 2021.

At Scott’s request, his organs were donated to the New England Donor Service. He was born at the Northern Cumberland Memorial Hospital on March 23, 1961. His parents were Gordon W. and Eugenie R. (Graffam) Brill.

Scott was a 1979 graduate of Lake Region High School. During his schooling, he studied to become a machine operator of lathes and drill presses, which he accomplished, and used his skills to repair equipment for himself and friends. Scott lived to work.

After graduation, he joined the family lumber business.

Scott was an outdoorsman. His first love was farming at the Brill farm, haying, gardening, raising cattle and pigs, which he continued throughout his life. He was a partner in Brill Lumber Co., Inc., along with his parents and brother Steve.

Scott preferred to work outside filling orders, waiting on customers in the lumberyard, driving the fork lift and delivery trucks. He recently started Bridgton Mill Works, working there after his day job at Brill Lumber and on weekends.

On the rare occasion when he wasn’t working, he enjoyed fishing and boating, snowmobiling, going to the movies, just going out for a ride and spending time with the many children he knew throughout his life.

He was a member of the Maine Farm Bureau and Bridgton Easy Rider Snowmobile Club and a Friend of Bill and many others.

Scott is survived by his his brother Stephen and wife Joann Mowatt Brill, and two sisters, Janet Brill Lawrence and husband Neil, Pam Brill Dyer and her husband Rick, and his girlfriend Nancy Aube. As well as many nieces and nephews and extended family. He was respected by all who knew him and loved by his family and friends who he considered extended family.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m. at the Forest Hill Cemetery. Please bring a chair if desired.

Due to the rise in COVID cases, the family requests that masks be worn.

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Browntail Moth health concern

The following article is a slightly edited and updated version of an article put out by the Maine Division of Disease Surveillance. The original unedited article is available at maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectios- disease/epi/vector-borne/ browntail-moth/index.html The Browntail Moth is an invasive species found mainly on the coast of Maine and Cape Cod, although it appears to be moving inland, at least in Maine. This moth is an insect of both forest and human health concern.

The Browntail Moth caterpillar has tiny poisonous hairs that cause dermatitis similar to poison ivy on sensitive individuals. People may develop dermatitis from direct contact with the caterpillar or indirectly from contact with airborne hairs.

The hairs become airborne from either being dislodged from the living or dead caterpillar or they come from cast skins with the caterpillar molts. Most people affected by the hairs develop a localized rash that will last for a few hours up to several days, but on some sensitive individuals the rash can be severe and last for several weeks. The rash results from both a chemical

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received benefits. Failure to do so is unacceptable and unconscionable.

So why are our state lawmakers doing little or next to nothing about this? Why do taxpayers have to fund shutdown offices and programs?

More “chirping crickets” from Augusta.

Going forward, the Maine Legislature must substantively step it up to investigate and review issues and agency programs, respectively, to correct and fix the problems experienced by many unemployment claimants.

Let’s move forward to fix

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and overhaul Maine State Government.

David Hall Cornish

Meanwhile back at the border

To The Editor:

Meanwhile, back at the southern border, the crisis continues to get worse. On Sept. 8, there were about 700 Haitians congregating under the bridge in Del Rio, Tex., after entering the United States illegally. The Biden administration said that they were not going to deport the Haitians. Within hours, the floodgates opened and by Sept.

16, the number had exploded

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reaction to a toxin in the hairs and a physical irritation as the barbed hairs become embedded in the skin.

Also, respiratory distress from inhaling the hairs can be serious.

Caterpillars are active from April to late June. Hairs remain toxic throughout the summer but get washed into the soil and are less of a problem over time. Municipality may wish to petition for a public health nuisance declaration in relation to the Browntail Moth. A public health nuisance is defined as any from 700 to 10,503, of which 85% were Haitians. As I write this on Sunday afternoon, that number has now exceeded 15,000 — and they are still coming.

The COVID vaccination rate in Haiti was just .02% as of Sept. 17, which represents about 17,341 people with both shots. Yet, illegal immigrants are flooding into our county with a positive COVID rate of about 20%. Our government does not test the immigrants nor does it give them COVID shots.

There is no social distancing, nor are there vaccine mandates at the border. Those mandates are reserved for the rest of the country. The illegals are put on busses and planes to be shipped all around the country.

Drones have been used for months by Fox News, exclu-

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Chandel Associates Accounting, Taxes Audits, Full Service Payroll 3 Elm St., Bridgton Office 647-5711 Jones & Matthews, PA Certified Public Accountants Accounting and taxes Roosevelt Trail Prof. Bldg.

Route 302, Bridgton 647-3668 cpas@maine.com

ATTORNEYS Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA 110 Portland St., Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com (12/21x)

Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA 132 Main St. P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 647-8360 (12/21x) Hastings Malia, PA 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-2061 www.hastingsmalia.com (9/21x)

CARPENTRY

(9/21x)

Chalmers Ins. Agency 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311

(12/21x)

Oberg Insurance Auto, Home, Business, Life 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858 (12/21x)

Southern Maine Retirement Services Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA Life and Senior Dental Insurance Family & Periodontal Dental Hygiene Svcs. 150 Main St., Bridgton 207-647-2900 (12/21x) Infants, Toddlers, Teens and Adults InNetwork; N.E. Delta Dental & MaineCare 207-647-4125 bdhc@myfairpoint.net (9/21x)

(12/21x)

INTERIOR DESIGN

ELECTRICIANS

Universal Designz D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons Consulting – Design Servicemaster Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor Decorating – Aging in Place Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office Residential/Commercial/Industrial Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire www.UniversalDesignzMaine.com 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452 (12/21x) Bridgton 207-647-5012 (12t21x) (12/21x) 207-754-0730 TLC Home Maintenance Co. Professional Cleaning and Property Management Housekeeping and much more 583-4314 (12/21x)

COMPUTERS

J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. OIL DEALERS Residential - Commercial - Industrial Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Bridgton 647-9435 (12/21x) Dead River Co. Range & Fuel Oil R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor Oil Burner Service 24 hour Emergency Service Tel. 647-2882, Bridgton( (12/21x) Residential & Commercial

activity or failure to act that adversely affects public health.

Examples include improperly stored solid waste such as rotting garbage or dead animals, or insect or rodent infestations.

What does a public health nuisance declaration do? A public health nuisance declaration allows a municipality to take actions to address an issue of public health concern affecting the community. Where Browntail Moths are concerned, a declaration can allow the municipality to use public municipal funds on private lands to control for Browntail Moth populations. More specifically, a municipality may conduct aerial spray operations to target Browntail Moth infestations pursuant to Maine Statute Title 22, §1444. Other options may be available to control Browntail Moth populations and should be discussed with Maine Forest Service. A declaration can provide a municipality with more options for Browntail Moth BROWNTAIL, Page 7B cartels continue to make money on the illegals, as well as the drugs and sex trafficking.

The Biden administration continues to bull its way forward while trying to ignore the chaos that it leaves in its wake in Afghanistan and the southern border. Things will probably get much worse. They will pay a price at the mid-term elections.

Bill Preis Bridgton

To The Editor:

When Joe Biden became president and the Democratic Party took control of both the Senate and House on Jan. 20, 2021, I felt that if the American people could just hang on until

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

SURVEYORS

Clement Bros. Lawn and Landscape Organic lawn & garden maintenance Shoreline restoration Creative stonework, property watch Snowplowing & sanding 207-693-6646 www.clementbros.com

F. Jonathan Bliss, P.L.S. Bliss & Associates Surveying, Land Planning 693 Main St., Lovell 207-925-1468 blissinc@fairpoint.net (12/21x)

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REAL ESTATE Chalmers Real Estate 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311 Kezar Realty Homes, Land & Vacation Rentals Lovell Village 207-925-1500 KezarRealty.com

(12/21x) Oberg Agency Residential, Business, Lake Shore Property 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858 (12/21x)

RUBBISH SERVICE ABC Rubbish Weekly Pick-up Container Service Tel. 743-5417

Worsters Rubbish Removal Trash hauling Docks – Demolition PAINTING CONTRACTORS Snowplowing/Sanding Harrison 207-583-6914 Redo Properties.com SELF-STORAGE “AWARD WINNING” Interior/Exterior painting & repairs Bridgton Storage Local, experienced & professional 409 Portland Rd. Call/text 207-693-4663 (Home) (12/21x) 28 units & 4000’ open barn Bridgton 272-8085

Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882 (12/21x) Naples Computer Services PC repair/upgrades – on-site service FLOORING Virus and spy-ware removal Home and business networking Bolsters Decorating Center Video security systems 71 Harrison Rd., Naples 693-3746 (9/21x) Carpet – vinyl – ceramic Always free decorating consulting bolsters@megalink.net DANCE INSTRUCTION 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202

(9/21x) The Ballroom Dance - Exercise - Yoga - Aikido FOUNDATIONS PLUMBING & HEATING Main St., Harrison, Maine 207-583-6964 (12/21x) Henry’s Concrete Construction Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. Foundations, Slabs, Floors DENTAL SERVICES Harrison Tel. 583-4896 (9/21x) Specializing in repair service in The Lake Region 647-4436 (12/21x) Bridgton Dental Associates GARAGE DOORS Ken Karpowich Plumbing Dr. Paul Cloutier Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Complete dental care Roberts Overhead Doors 138 Harrison Rd., Bridgton Commercial/residential – free estimates Master Plumber in ME & NH www.bridgtondental.com Now offering Master Card & Visa Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423 (12/21x) (12/21x) 207-647-8052 (12/21x) 207-595-2311

Stop the catastrophe

Maine Survey Consultants, Inc. Land info services – Surveys Boundary/Topographic/Flood elevation PO Box 485, Harrison, Maine Off: 583-6159 D. A. Maxfield Jr. PLS Over 10,000 surveys on file (12/21x)

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 (9/21x)

VETERINARY (9/21x)

Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Route 302, Fryeburg 207-935-2244 (12/21x)

WINDOW TREATMENTS (9/21x)

JB Self Storage Rt. 5, Lovell, Maine Monthly/yearly secure storage 207-925-3045 (12/21x)

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

Bolsters Decorating Center Custom window treatments Always free decorating consulting bolsters@megalink.net 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202

(9/21x)

Universal Designz Window Treatments – Upholstery Dyer Septic Septic systems installed & repaired Slip Covers – 207-754-0730 Site work-emergency service-ecofriendly www.UniversalDesignzMaine.com 1-877-250-4546 207-583-4546 (12/21x) (12/21x)

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Robert E. Guy General Carpentry – Additions Repairs – Remodeling www.bobguy@myfairpoint.net Harrison 743-5120 239-4804 (cell)

INSURANCE

DENTAL SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

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sively, to have an eye in the sky to track the illegals. No other news channel has had any interest in covering the border crisis.

Last week, the Biden administration had the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issue a temporary ban on drones. Now why would the administration ban drones? Could it be that they didn’t want the public to see how bad the southern border has gotten? The public outcry was swift and the FAA quickly reversed its decision.

In August, 208,887 illegal immigrants were apprehended at the southern border, which is the approximate population or Birmingham, Ala., and that happened in just one month!

That brings the total to about 1.3 million people so far which is on track to exceed two million people by year end. The

THE BROWNTAIL MOTH has tiny poisonous hairs.

This week’s puzzle theme:

World Series

ACROSS 1. Locker room infection?

6. Vow at #41 Across 9. Smoke plus fog 13. Veranda in Honolulu 14. Salmon on a bagel 15. Hindu religious teacher 16. To the left, on a boat 17. Hula dancer’s necklace 18. Cheryl Strayed on the Pacific Crest Trail, e.g.

19. *Winningest World Series team 21. *Infield shape 23. Acronym, abbr.

24. Make or break, e.g.

25. Repellent brand 28. Minimal distortion 30. Loathes 35. Make children 37. Low-____ diet 39. Cry of the Alps 40. Swarm like bees 41. Location of #6 Across vow 43. Tiny piece 44. Lack of intestinal movement 46. Siren’s song 47. Buffalo lake 48. Makes sense, 2 words 50. “Aid and ____” 52. “Game, ____, match” 53. Like time with Bill Maher 55. Road, in Rome 57. *Current baseball champions

61. *Won in NLCS or ALCS 65. Mode of communication 66. “____ Now or Never” 68. Styluses 69. *____ Martin, 5-time World Series champion 70. Bad-mouth 71. Upright in position 72. Let it stand, to proofreader 73. Is, in Paris 74. Rodeo rope DOWN 1. Kill 2. Spanish appetizer 3. Any minute, arch.

4. Winter cover 5. Of advanced technology, colloquially 6. Bad wishes 7. Buck’s partner 8. Nitrous ____, a.k.a. laughing gas 9. Sink or this?

10. Type of shark 11. Damien’s prediction 12. To put a girdle on 15. Showing signs of wear and tear 20. Writer ____ Jong 22. Retirement plan acronym 24. Like a Zoom session 25. Port of old Rome

26. *____ of dreams?

27. Let out of jail 29. *____ Classic 31. *Runner’s destination 32. Frankincense and myrrh, but not gold 33. Adjust, as laces 34. Between rain and snow 36. Outback birds

38. Prickle on a wire 42. “Super” Christopher 45. Definitely 49. p in mpg 51. Glittery decoration 54. Digression 56. Bone hollows 57. Young female socialites, for short

58. Fail to mention 59. Earnhardt of racing fame 60. Coating of aurum 61. Attention-getting sound 62. Pirates’ affirmatives

63. *ALCS counterpart 64. *Nickname of Red Sox manager who won two World Series 67. “____ the season ...”

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Wreaths Across America visits Bridgton

The Wreaths Across America (WAA) Foundation’s Mobile Education Exhibit rolled into Bridgton on a sunny and beautiful Sept. 16 to share the story of the organization’s work to remember the fallen, honor those how serve our country, and teach the value of freedom.

Thanks to the efforts of local host Molly Ockett Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the Bridgton community was able to experience interactive exhibits, short films, and shared stories that informed them about the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes.

Twelve local Vietnam veterans were thanked for LOCAL VIETNAM VETERAN Bill O’Neil welcomed home in cerLOCAL VETERAN Barry their service to our country emony performed by the Wreaths Across America team.

Biscoe visits the exhibit. with a moving “Welcome Home” ceremony, part of the emony for local Vietnam veterans. Most ID ME0085P and group name Molly Ockett commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam veterans were never properly Chapter NSDAR, you will support placing the Vietnam War. thanked or recognized for their service and wreaths at the Southern Maine Veterans WAA is best known for placing wreaths sacrifice during that conflict.”

Cemetery in Springvale on Dec. 18, 2021. on veterans’ gravestones each December.

The mobile education exhibit tells the The DAR is working to sponsor wreaths at “The DAR was pleased to bring the story of how one man’s act to place 5,000 Bridgton area cemeteries in 2022.

WAA mobile education exhibit to Bridgton excess wreaths on the graves of veterans For more information on sponsoring a today. The veterans, Blue Star mothers, buried at Arlington National Cemetery has wreath or about the DAR’s work to promote and other members of the community who become a nationwide movement. In 2020, historic preservation, education, and patriowe welcomed today had the opportunity Wreaths Across America and its volunteers tism, please contact Molly Ockett Chapter to learn how sponsoring wreaths is a way placed more than 1.7 million sponsored DAR at LakeRegionDAR@gmail.com or to remember and thank veterans for their veterans’ wreaths at 2,557 participating 207-925-1076. sacrifices,” said Sherry Edwards, Chapter locations nationwide.

About Wreaths Across America Regent, Molly Ockett Chapter DAR. “The You can sponsor a live, balsam wreath Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) chapter was also honored to facilitate and to honor a veteran for $15 by visiting www. nonprofit organization founded to continue to witness the moving welcome home cer- wreathsacrossamerica.org. By using group and to expand the annual wreath-laying

and even a U.S. State Department sponsored international tour.

Glier lives in western Massachusetts and tours regularly often averaging over 200 shows a year and thrilling audiences with his clear, passionate voice and superb lyrics. His piano and guitar work fill the room with a sound you don’t hear, you feel, especially when accompanied by his colleague, Kelly Halloran on fiddle, who plans to join him at this concert. NPR describes his voice as “otherworldly” while praising him as “an

COVID cancels some events Edes Falls Supper

An Edes Falls Sewing Circle bean supper scheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 25 at the Edes Falls Community Center has been canceled due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases.

Service to honor COVID victims

WATERFORD — A gathering in Waterford scheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 25, to recognize and honor all lost during the COVID-19 pandemic has been canceled.

“Given COVID numbers and warnings, we feel we were premature in offering this service,” organizers informed The News. “Planned for 3 p.m., the gathering was to be outdoors, distanced, and require masks to be worn. It will be rescheduled when it is possible to meet safely together.”

BHS Informational Walk

Bridgton Historical Society will offer a series of low impact informational walks once a month at Narramissic Historic Farm and the Peabody-Fitch Woods in South Bridgton. BHS Board President and Loon Echo Land Trust Stewardship Manager Jon Evans will lead the walks. This month’s walk will be held Friday, Sept. 24 at 9 a.m. For more information please contact 207-647-3699.

Harvest Supper

SINGER-SONGWRITER and multi-instrumentalist Seth Glier to perform Saturday evening, Oct. 2, starting at 7:30 p.m. engaging performer and storyteller.”

His newest album, The Coronation, just released in August, is an invitation to forge a new, more beautiful world from the current chaos.

Born out of the pandemic, it explores an expansive range of musical styles and topics from the personal to the political.

“For most of my adult life, I’ve held the belief that humanity is right around the corner from something transformative,” Seth explains. “If we could only see that our separateness is an illusion, then a future of global cooperation and interdependence would be undeniable. I look at the last year of lockdown as sort of like an extended rehab, healing us from the story of separation and offering us the courage to forge a

new crown and become the rulers of that which had ruled us. I wanted this album to feel like a roadmap towards reunion in a reconnected and repairing world.”

A reception after the concert offers a chance to meet Seth and discuss his music with him and others attending.

Advance reservations for this special home concert are required and can be made online at www.

M ou n t ai n To p M u s i c. o rg ($40 per person) or by calling Mountain Top Music in Conway, N.H. (603-4474737). Directions to the concert will be provided upon making a reservation.

All attendees will be asked to provide evidence of vaccination or a negative PCR test for admission to the theatre.

Casco/Naples/Raymond

Route 107, South Bridgton Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Weekends and Holidays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pick Your Own McIntosh, Cortlands & Macoun Ready-Picked Apples too!

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WESTON’S FARM RIVER STREET (Route 113) FRYEBURG

OUR OWN SWEET CORN PEPPERS PEACHES SUMMER & WINTER SQUASH TOMATOES DRY BEANS NEW POTATOES RADISHES LETTUCE & SALAD MIX GREEN BEANS

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www.westonsfarm.com

CSA 935-2567 MON.-SAT. 9-6 p.m.

available too!

Sustainable Agriculture Since 1799 • Pesticide-Free Available

American Legion Post #155

Meat Roll

Friday, September 24

6:30 p.m.

MEMBERS & GUESTS with

Paul

CASCO — The Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ is once again hosting its annual Maine Harvest Supper on Saturday, Sept. 25. There will be two separate seatings at 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.

There will be delicious ham and potatoes, baked beans, roasted veggies, squash, zucchini, pumpkin breads, and cider with homemade apple crisp and ice cream. Bring the whole family! Adults eat for $10 and children eat for $5 (12 and under). See you there!

The church is located at 941 Meadow Road in Casco, Maine 04015 or call 207-627-4282.

Masons Spaghetti Supper

LOVELL — Delta Masonic Lodge will sponsor a public spaghetti supper at 920 Knights Hill Road in Lovell from 5 to 6:30 p.m. or until items run out this Saturday, Sept. 25.

The menu will include spaghetti and sauce, garlic bread, green salad, desserts and drinks.

There will be some deliveries available for the elderly and handicapped residents, please call 925-3132 no later than 6 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 24 with directions.

Proceeds will be applied to the Grand Lodge of Maine for a matching grant to be applied to the fundraiser.

Salem Bus Trip

The popular day trip to Salem, Mass. will be held on Saturday, Oct. 16, and organizer Dea Dea Robbins is now taking bookings (696-3408). The bus leaves from the American Legion Light Dances! in Naples at 7 a.m. and returns at 8 p.m. The trip on our includes: wander around Cowl Neck the Willows, Salem Witch Sparkle Ponchos Museum, indulge your sweet tooth with Harbor Sweets, picnic in Salem Common, relax at the Ropes Museum, tour Punto Urban Art Museum, explore a national park, trek the Salem Heritage Trail.Cost: Call for information per person.

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Queen of Hearts

Sat., Sept. 25 • 6-9 p.m. Sun., Sept. 26th 4 p.m.

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Harvest Gold Gallery HarvestGold GoldGallery Gallery Harvest

and… rich fall colors keep arriving

Made with Made with Made with Love Love Love

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BRIDGTON SELECT BOARD Chairwoman Carmen Lone (left) poses with DAR Chapter Regent Sherry Edwards in front of the exhibit.

Local Events

Seth Glier at Mountain Top Mountain Top Music Center welcomes back lyricist, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Seth Glier on Saturday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. for a concert at a spectacular home in Hales Location.

The concert is open to the public with limited seating.

Glier has been described

by USA Today as “an exquisite tenor that echoes Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel,” His flourishing career has included five albums, a Grammy nomination, five Independent Music Awards,

ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992. The organization’s mission — Remember, Honor, Teach — is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in December at Arlington, as well as thousands of veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond.

For more information or to sponsor a wreath please visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.

Szechuan, Hunan & Cantonese Cuisine Dine In or Take Out

DAILY SPECIALS 103 Main St., Bridgton Open Every Day 10-6 (207) 647-3672

Tel: (207) 647-8890

fireflyshopmaine.com

OPEN 6 DAYS – closed Tuesday Summer/Winter Sun.-Thurs. 11 am - 9 pm/8:30 pm Fri. & Sat. 11 am - 10 pm/9:30 pm

P.S.

The Big Sale CONTINUES

MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED

160 Main Street Bridgton, ME 04009

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Bridgton Farmers’ Market recipe

Clafoutis

Clafoutis

1 1/4 cups milk 2 tablespoons fruit brandy (optional and very traditional) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 eggs ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened 2 cups fruit, pitted cherries, berries or stone fruit of your choice Confectioner’s sugar for dusting Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Combine the milk, sugar, brandy (if using), vanilla, eggs and salt in a blender and run on low for about 20 seconds. Add the flour

and run for another minute or until the ingredients are well combined. Butter a 9-inch cast iron skillet or a similar sized pan that can withstand the heat, such as copper.

Pour the batter into the buttered cast iron skillet and sprinkle the cherries, berries or fruit over the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the Clafoutis has set. Quickly dust with confectioner’s sugar, cut into 4 to 6 portions (depending on how hungry you are), and serve while piping hot.

Enjoy!

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

BFM is still offering online preorders.

You pick up your order at the Member’s Table.

For a full list of vendors and information on ordering visit https://www.facebook. com/BridgtonFarmersMarket/ or contact bridgtonfarmersmarket.me@gmail.com

Thursday, September 23 Speaker Series. Join the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell from 7 to 8 p.m. for the first 2021-22 Speaker Series presentation of the fall! Artist, musician and author Dave Kobrenski will weave art, music, and storytelling together into an entertaining and informative cultural experience.

This event will be in-person in the library community room (masks required) and, simultaneously, on Zoom.

For the Zoom link and for more information, please visit www.hobbslibrary.org, or call the library at 9253177.

Loon Lessons. The Norway Memorial Library is pleased to announce that Dr. James D. Paruk, Professor of Biology at St. Joseph’s College in Windham, will give a talk on his book, Loon Lessons: Uncommon Encounters with the Great Northern Driver from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This program is an inperson program. Masks that fully cover the mouth and nose are required regardless of vaccination status.

Attendance is limited to 30 people. Call 743-5309 ext.

1, or e-mail norlib@norway.lib.me.us with questions.

Friday, September 24 Dance to be held at the Brownfield Lions’ Den, Routes 5 & 113 in

Classified Advertising ATTENTION

Classified line ads are now posted on our website at NO EXTRA CHARGE! www.bridgton.com

HELP WANTED

ARE YOU LOOKING — for a fun place to work? Do you want to be more involved in your community? The MSAD 72 School District in Fryeburg, Maine, has a variety of anticipated and current positions available! We are an E.O.E. See our website www.msad72.org for specifics and to learn how to apply. tf12

LAKE REGION TV — is looking for a part-time cameraperson.

LRTV pays an hourly wage as well as mileage and paid training. Applicant much have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and are available to work week nights.

Please e-mail letter of interest to info@lakeregiontv.org. FMI call 207-647-8044 ask for Chris. 4t36

HELP WANTED

PART-TIME OFFICE HELP — Receptionist, light office work and clerical duties. Thursdays and/ or Fridays, six hours during office hours. Good work history and references required. Send resume to: Office Help, PO Box 7, Bridgton, ME 04009 or e-mail to tomchand@ gwi.net 4t38

WORK WANTED

LOOKING FOR — Houses or Camps to paint for the 2021 season.

Fully-insured. Free estimates. 33 years experience. Dirigo Custom Painting. 743-9889.

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FOR SALE

LITTLE GUYS FIREWOOD — Cut, split, delivered. Prompt delivery. 603-960-2537 or 9356302. Fryeburg area $210 cord, over 20 miles add $10.

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DRIED FIREWOOD — Dried twelve months. Selling seasoned hardwood year-round. One cord $275, cut, split, delivered. Call 207-595-5029; 207-583-4113. maineseasonedfirewood.com 52t31x

VEHICLES FOR SALE

JESUS IS LORD — new and used auto parts. National locator.

Most parts 2 days. Good used cars.

Ovide’s Used Cars, Inc., Rte. 302 Bridg­ton, 207-647-5477. tf30

Dippitty Daycare

Dippitty Dog, located in Fryeburg, Maine, is now expanding to doggie daycare!

CONDO RENTAL

Open Monday – Friday, where we have agility, pools, coaches, friends and lots of fun.

Call 207-256-8108 or e-mail dippittydaycare@gmail.com for more information soon!

Bridgton

3 bedroom, 2 bath, with snow removal.

East Pinnacle

781-424-0506

KIMBALL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE — Fall cleanup, Bark mulch, loam, aggregates installed.

Brush removal, chipping available and more. Fully Insured. Call 207-5958321. 8t36x DENMARK HOUSE PAINTING — Since 1980. Interior and exterior painting. Free estimates. Call John Mathews 452-2781. tf40x

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

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PREMIUM HARDWOOD MIX

GREEN:GREEN $225/cord $225/cord SEMI-SEASONED: SEASONED $275/cord

2$300/cord cord minimum

Property Care & Management

Kyle Littlefield

Offering competitive pay rate for general laborers.

Benefits include company-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Excellent health plan available.

207-890-7199

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HELP WANTED

LAWNCARE SNOW REMOVAL

Minimum two cords for delivery.

Order online at westernmainetimberlands.com or call 207-925-1138

Call Britt: 647-3664

The Umbrella Factory Supermarket

HELP WANTED

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON

Various Positions Full & Part-time

3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

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

The Town of Bridgton seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual that can multitask and work with accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include assisting with tax collection, registrations, licenses, vital records, elections, and other municipal duties. Prior municipal experience desired or comparable experience and skill set. An application and job description is available at the Town Office or by visiting www. bridgtonmaine.org. Please submit application, resume, and cover letter to Town Clerk, 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, ME 04009 or lchadbourne@bridgtonmaine.org.

The Town of Bridgton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Please call or text 207-557-2801

Maintenance Position 3 a.m. – 8 a.m.

DEPUTY TOWN CLERK

Please DO NOT respond if you: are unable to set your alarm, text out sick once a week, have to find a ride to work, or think checking social media every five minutes is part of your daily tasks.

DO REPLY if you are a dependable hard worker that doesn’t whine, is able to be part of a team that provides quality work, you don’t mind working 50+ hours a week earning great pay, staying fit and getting a great tan and have a never give up attitude.

Help Wanted

Ask for David Allenson 207-693-3988

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207-452-2157

Green Firewood $225 per Cord

Due to our tremendous Generac Generator sales we are looking to hire an additional Generac technician for immediate employment.

Cell: 207-415-4476

10' x 10' Unit – $75/mo.

10' x 20' Unit – $125/mo.

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McIver Electric

E-mail: Ricklewis2011@hotmail.com

DENMARK SELF-STORAGE

krl.propertyservices24@gmail.com

Please apply in person at Lovell Lumber, 3 Mill Street, Lovell, ME 04051

Lovell Lumber

Richard Lewis Storm Damage • Security Heat • Lights • Plants Home Check

SERVICES

Fryeburg, Maine

Shred-a-thon (an on-site paper shredding event) to benefit the Bridgton Public Library Youth Services will be held at the First Congregational Church, 33 South High Street, 8 a.m. to noon. Personal and small business documents in bags or boxes. $15 per Bankers’ Box. For more info: bridgtonlibrary.org or 207-6472472.

Indoor Yard Sale.

The Hawthorne House Association is holding an indoor yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale is being held at the Hawthorne House, 40 Hawthorne Road in Raymond. Since the sale is indoors, masks are suggested. Sale will include miscellaneous household items, vintage items, handmade pottery and used books.

Sunday, October 3 Walk for Team Keegan.

Team Keegan will hold the 6th Annual Walk for Team Keegan at 10:30 a.m. in Naples. Registration will take place at 10 a.m. at the Better Homes & Gardens — Masiello office in Naples, located beside Gary’s Olde Towne Tavern on Route 302. The walk is to help raise awareness of mental illness, especially during these difficult times and to raise money for NAMI Maine (The National Alliance on Mental Illness) in memory of Keegan Eldridge, who passed away on Jan. 30, 2016 as a result of a car accident.

Saturday, October 16 Rummage Sale. St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Norway is having a rummage sale in the lower church. Doors will open promptly at 9 a.m. The sale ends at 11:30 a.m. St. Catherine of Sienna Church is located on Paris Street in Norway. Masks are strongly encouraged and COVID protocol will be followed.

Friday, October 22 Food Drive. Great Northern Docks will host the 2nd annual a Drive-thru Food Drive — featuring the Maine Cabin Masters — to benefit Crosswalk Community Outreach in Naples from 1 to 4 p.m.

This is a drive-thru event, a cash or non-perishable food donation is requested. Donors will be invited to meet the Maine Cabin Masters and enter to win a gift basket raffle.

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Saturday, September 25 CANCELLED (due to COVID case rise), Bean Dinner at Edes Falls Community Hall, 319 Edes Falls Road in Naples. Two settings: 4 and 5 p.m. Cost: $9. Menu: Kidney and Pea beans, American Chop Suey, red hot dogs, potato salad, cole slaw, Jello fruit salad and the famous “Pink Stuff,” biscuits, and pies (all of which are homemade).

Texas Hold’em at Jackson-Silver Post 68, 595 Gore Road, Locke Mills.

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CANCELLED (due to COVID case rise), Community gathering of remembrance will be held in Waterford’s Town Common. The strictly secular service, to be led

by WCC Pastor Doretta Colburn of the Waterford Congregational Church, will begin a 3 p.m.

Spaghetti Supper. Delta Masonic Lodge will sponsor a public spaghetti supper at 920 Knights Hill Road in Lovell from 5 to 6:30 p.m. or until items run out. The menu will include spaghetti and sauce, garlic bread, green salad, desserts and drinks. There will be some deliveries available for the elderly and handicapped residents, please call 925-3132 no later than 6 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 24 with directions.

Harvest Supper. The Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ is once again hosting its annual Maine Harvest Supper. There will be two separate seatings at 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. There will be delicious ham and potatoes, baked beans, roasted veggies, squash, zucchini, pumpkin breads, and cider with homemade apple crisp and ice cream. Bring the whole family! Adults eat for $10 and children eat for $5 (12 and under).

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By Nancy Tripp Bridgton Farmers’ Market Time for dessert. We all deserve a special treat. Clafoutis are a lovely French eggbased dessert flavored simply with a bit of vanilla and traditionally a fruit brandy. The star of this dessert is the fresh seasonal fruit that you sprinkle into the batter just before you pop it into the oven.

This recipe is ridiculously simple and yet delightful and elegant. It is lighter than a custard and behaves somewhat like a soufflé in that it comes out of the oven in a puff and will deflate as it cools. So, eat it hot, fresh out of the oven, sprinkled with confectioner’s sugar. It is lovely, just slightly sweet, rich and delicious with the fruit enveloped in the rich egg custard. That being said, I was surprised that it was also very delicious the next day cold from the fridge.

This is going to be one of those recipes that I will use when the cherries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches and plums come ripe in the summer. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my house has.

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Local events (Continued from Page 5B)

Hawthorne House Yard Sale

RAYMOND — The Hawthorne House Association is holding an indoor yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale is being held at the Hawthorne House, 40 Hawthorne Road in Raymond. Since the sale is indoors, masks are suggested. Sale will include miscellaneous household items, vintage items, handmade pottery and used books.

Drive-Thru Food Drive

NAPLES — Great Northern Docks will host the second annual a Drive-thru Food Drive — featuring the Maine Cabin Masters — to benefit Crosswalk Community Outreach in Naples on Friday, Oct. 22 from 1 to 4 p.m.

This is a drive-thru event, a cash or nonperishable food donation is requested. Donors will be invited to meet the Maine Cabin Masters and enter to win a gift basket raffle.

“Life is better working together,” said Sam Merriam, owner at Great Northern Docks.

“We are all in this together” said Jeff Myers, sales manager at Great Northern Docks. “It is important to come together to support our community and bring a few smiles.”

“We are overjoyed that you have so graciously offered to do this beautiful event for us again” said Joanne Moore from Crosswalk Community Outreach.

Letters (Continued from Page 4B)

Jan. 20, 2023, we could then take back one or both houses of Congress and thereby put limits on the amount of damage that Biden and his team of out-of-their-league incompetents could inflict on a country clearly in crisis.

I now believe, judging by the disastrous first eight months of the Biden administration, that America cannot survive another 16 months of one catastrophic decision after another.

Because of Biden torpedoing everything that President Trump accomplished, we now have to beg Russia and our enemies in the Mideast to bail us out of a severe shortage of petroleum products so that we can keep our own economy from total collapse, with the loss of millions of jobs.

As anyone who has been in a retail store or a restaurant in recent months can attest, prices on everything have gone through the roof due to the inflation unleashed by the Democrats’ insane spending, creating trillions out of thin air and running up the nation’s

debts to levels that our children and grandchildren will never be able to pay off. Economic catastrophe is all but certain now. It’s just a matter of when.

Crime is out of control and many of the nation’s major cities are virtual hellholes for their citizens who don’t feel safe in their homes, let alone on their streets. Many big city politicians do not believe in locking criminals up and getting them off the streets, and they constantly trash the police.

The catastrophe on our southern border can be totally laid at the feet of a president and party who have no idea what they are doing.

Robert M. Howe Jr. Bridgton

Cartesian Cartwheels of Statistics

To The Editor:

I applaud Neil Garston’s Sept. 16 letter, “Few Thoughts,” wherein he takes frequent contributors Messieurs Mark Lopez, Don Vose and “Jock” MacGregor collectively to the woodshed in his response to their respective perplexing letters published in BN the previous week — one being an

September 23, 2021, The Bridgton News, Page 7B

Highlands fairway chip shots

By Suzie Kinney Highlands Columnist Hello golf enthusiasts!

Another week came and went in what is gradually turning to Fall. I’ve been noticing tree leaf color changes for several weeks now. The first changes that I happened to see were in August. I scoffed at them and said, No! It is still summer so don’t even try to convince me that our Maine summer days are over.

Alas, it is now mid-September and I must give in.

Fall is definitely nearing.

Not here yet, but it will be soon. Gardens of veggies are close to empty and canning has begun. Yet, another sign that Fall is closer than I want. If only we could can the summer temperature, the breezes, the tang of the lake and the call of the ill-conceived mathematical and semantics critique on the part of Vose regarding COVID-19 state comparisons statistics I wrote about the week before, citing reputable sources refuting those of two of the aforementioned.

I thank Mr. Garston in dispatching both Vose and MacGregor by way of acquainting us with cited work of W.R. Gilks et al. and (sic) “Sequences of stochastic processes formed by the first component convergences of Markov chains.” Vose has called me “omniscient” in previous letters, but this is admittedly way beyond my mathematical acumen — and his and MacGregor’s as well I suspect.

I am reminded however in this disagreement about “subjectivity” as regards math by the genius of Rene Decartes, the 17th century French philosopher mathematician drunkard who lay on his bed looking up examining the behavior of flies on his ceiling, et Voila!

— Cartesian theory/system of graphing mathematics in use to this day as it married together for the first-time tenets of both algebra and geometry. Hypothetically Descartes, where he with us still today might so craft an “ignorance” graph tracking CRT hysteria,

garden. Then, in the biting chill of January, open those summer jars and savor all our preserved pleasures of summer. Just dreaming.

So, back to golf. On Wednesday, our Bridgton ladies had a smaller than usual number of participants for their nine holes.

We played the front and had an early morning bit of chill that grew warmer as the day advanced. Our game was to discard the worst scored hole. This was great as I am apt to have at least one 8. Yep, I got to throw that one out, but still not good enough to be in the winning column this week.

Our low gross winner was Maggan “Nuclear” Nyberg. In second was the cheerful Nita Barker. In the low net column, Mary Barry and Linda Munger nativist xenophobia, and antivaccination death cults and correlate these outliers with education, party affiliation, voter suppression “laws” and COVID attrition statistics and how rural a given Maine county is overall in relation to these factors.

Jon St. Laurent North Bridgton

Please double check

To The Editor:

Four weeks ago, you stated that as you and your readers were tired of long letters filled with hate, you would now limit letters to 300 words and “fact check” all statements. In the weeks since, you have allowed Rev. Plaisted to switch from angry letters to angry columns.

Thus, we are back to long, rather one-sided, opinion pieces. In his latest column, he likens today’s Republicans to the Confederates of the Civil War. He states that today’s Republicans are their ideological descendants and are “still longing for the old plantation.”

Is this hate mongering? Did you fact check this?

Steve Wentworth Bridgton

proved they can repeat past Linda Munger with 7. Mary performances. The pot was Barry and Kathy Blanchard for most drives that held the were close with 6 each. fairway. That honor went to GOLF, Page 8B

Benefit golf tourney

LOVELL — The 4th Annual Hobbs Library Golf Tournament will take place (rain or shine) on Sunday, Sept.

26 at the beautiful Lake Kezar Country Club in Lovell!

Shotgun start at 9 a.m.

Join in for a fun day of golf, food, prizes, and a silent auction, all while supporting the library. For more information and to register, please visit https://www.hobbslibrary. org/golf-tournament-2021

Browntail Moth health concern

(Continued from Page 4B) treatment that may not have otherwise been available absent the declaration. A declaration does not provide access to additional state funds or services.

The Maine Forest Service recommends clipping and destroying Browntail Moth webs between October and midApril before caterpillars emerge from winter webs and begin feeding on new leaves. Browntail Moth caterpillars feed on a wide range of broadleaved trees and shrubs. Preferred trees include oak, apple, crabapple, pear, birch, cherry as well as other hardwoods.

Report your detection to the Maine Forest Service if this is an area outside those where the Browntail Moth is widespread by going to www.surveymonkey.com/r/btmreport. A risk map of heavily infested areas is available at www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/forest_health/documents/ Browntail%20Moth%Exposure%20Risk%202020.pdf Mild rashes can be treated at home with: • A cool bath with baking soda or Aveeno Oatmeal Bath • Hydrocortisone cream, such as Cortaid, sparingly to the itchiest areas • Calamine or caladryl lotion If home remedies are not working, see your healthcare provider. There are medications that your healthcare provider might recommend. Be careful not to apply any creams or lotions to places where young children may rub them into their eyes or mouth.

For respiratory symptoms: • You can take allergy medications for mild respiratory symptoms (e.g. runny nose, sneezing).

• If you have asthma, an inhaler may reduce symptoms.

• Call your healthcare provider if your symptoms continue.

If you have difficulty breathing, swelling of the mouth, tongue or throat, call 9-1-1.

Some good news is that you cannot “catch” the rash from another person like you can a cold. The hairs need to come in contact with your skin, mouth, throat, or respiratory tract for symptoms to appear.

You can contact the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) for more information at 1-800-8215821.

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Out on the Courts

Page 8B, The Bridgton News, September 23, 2021

Big swings for Harvest Hills

Champions Carol Kelley, David Chaffee

Finalists, Jeremy Muench, Lynn Fusco

202 1 Sunday, Oct. 3 – Sunday, Oct. 10 ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS

The annual Harvest Hills Tennis Tournament was held Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Bridgton Highlands Golf and Tennis Club. The tournament day opened with both golf and tennis players gathering in the front the Bridgton Highlands pro shop near the American Flag as a brief and touching memorial was held in remembering 9/11.

A local firefighter, EMS and police officer were in attendance to represent those who heroically acted and gave up their lives to save those involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks twenty years ago and continue to serve and protect every single day.

After the ceremony, tennis players gathered around the “Jut Hut” in front of the tennis courts and took part of a moment of silence for the animals, a Harvest Hills board committee tradition, that tennis player and Harvest Hills board Member David Chaffee mentioned opens every board meeting to honor the animals less fortunate and those that have been lost and need homes.

Soon, the matches were ready to begin under beautiful conditions and the tennis matches thrived throughout the day.

In the first semi-final of the main draw, last year’s finalist Dave Chaffee and Carol Kelley edged past Lorraine Dokas and John Waldie, 8-5.

In the bottom half of the draw, Lynn Fusco and

Jeremy Muench battled past Henry Coons and Caroline Wachnicki, 8-6.

The excellent level of tennis from both teams carried into the championship match, with both teams battling with service breaks.

Chaffee and Kelley relied on a tactically strong game plan and snuck in two breaks of serve to capture the title for an 8-5 win.

In the finals of the consolation draw, Mike Fusco and Kathy Brown relied on their attacking doubles play for an 8-5 victory over Bonnie Totman and John Russell.

Bridgton Highlands Tennis Director, Justin Chaffee would like to thank everyone who played and came to support the tournament. Justin would also like to thank Mike and Lynn Fusco for helping set up the tournament, Joan McBurnie for her dedication to Harvest Hills and organizing the event, Bridgton Highlands superintendent George Thomas and his crew for assisting in getting the courts ready and Bridgton Highlands for hosting the tournament.

“Harvest Hills is always a special tournament because it is the final tournament of the summer and brings some of the best tennis,” Justin said. “Most importantly, the tournament is for a good cause and supports the local animal shelter. We all are passionate about tennis and animals and it’s our pleasure to help them in any way we can.”

Consolation Champions, Kathy Brown, Mike Fusco

Consolation Finalists Bonnie Totman, John Russell

Team Keegan Walk

NAPLES — Team Keegan will hold the 6th Annual Walk for Team Keegan on Sunday, Oct. 3 at 10:30 a.m. in Naples.

Registration will take place at 10 a.m. at the Better Homes & Gardens — Masiello office in Naples, located beside Gary’s Olde Towne Tavern on Route 302.

The walk is to help raise awareness of mental illness, especially during these difficult times and to raise money for NAMI Maine (The National Alliance on Mental Illness) in memory of Keegan Eldridge, who passed away on Jan. 30, 2016 as a result of a car accident.

Team Keegan is continuing to collect bottles as they do every year and if you would like to make a monetary donation, please feel free to mail a check or bring a cash/check with you on the day of the walk.

Please make your checks out to: NAMI Maine and mail to Constance Eldridge, P.O. Box 282, Naples, ME 04055.

This is a “very laid-back walk,” approximately two miles from the Better Homes office down the Causeway and back.

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Highlands golf recap (Continued from Page 7A) Now, as for the Ladies Fall Travel League, we had eight ladies from B.H.C.C. on Thursday for play at Lake Kezar C.C. The weather was gorgeous and we enjoyed our round of 18 holes. Our two foursomes were not up to their usual standard of score low, take the money and run. Ladies from other clubs did well and took points and money. One of our foursomes came in fourth low gross. They were, and I’m not sure I should even mention them because, well, it was fourth place, but they were Nita Barker, Susan Jordan, Suzie Kinney and Maggan Nyberg. We followed our round with a most satisfying meal at Ebenezer’s. There we sat, enjoying our meals, drinks and vowed to turn in better scores next week. I’ll let you know in the next edition of The Bridgton News.

For now, hit’em long and straight!