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Vol. 149, No. 39

28 PAGES - 2 Sections

Bridgton, Maine

September 27, 2018

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SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS

Town responds to Salmon Point Road suit

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Bridgton has filed its response to Carol Martini’s lawsuit regarding public use of private Salmon Point Road.

Martini, a property owner off Salmon Point Road, filed for a declaratory judgment on Aug. 15 in Superior Court in Portland.

In Count 1, Martini seeks a declaratory judgment that Salmon Point Road is a private way, declares that defendant (Town of Bridgton) has no legal right of access, requires the town to cease all actions that direct traffic over the private way, requires the town to remove all points and cause for access over Martini’s property, and requires the town to compensate Martini for attorney fees and costs.

In Count 2, the suit claims continued use of Martini’s property constitutes an illegal

and ongoing trespass, which has caused plaintiff (Martini) harm. Such “interference” has caused a reduction in property value and her inability to enjoy the land.

Claiming the town’s action is a nuisance, Martini is seeking “damages, costs and attorney fees,” according to the suit.

The town had 20 days to file a written response. Attorneys Agnieska Dixon, David Kallin and Richard Spencer of Drummond Woodsum of Portland filed the town’s argument on Sept. 12.

“This case arises from disagreements between the parties regarding the rights possessed by the town and the public to an approximately 1,100-foot long segment of Salmon Point Road to access the town’s feeowned property and to access Long Lake…” the brief says.

Last fall, the town relocated a parking lot

and installed a footpath and directional signs.

The parking change was to address “user conflicts,” “safety concerns” and “preserve some expectation of privacy for lessees” at the campground.

“The plaintiff (Martini) alleges that these actions redirected public pedestrian and vehicular traffic onto and over the road segment so as to overburden it. She further alleges that the town and the public have no right of access over it. The record, however, shows that the plaintiff has little likelihood of success on the merits because the town and the public do have rights of access over and across the road segment, and by installing the parking lots (one is a small handicapped lot), footpath and signage, the town has taken steps to ameliorate the level of public use of the road segment even though it is not required to do so,” the brief says.

In 1987, the town acquired a fee simple title from Joseph and Lynne Kavanaugh to two parcels of land — one Salmon Point Campground, which included 124 feet of the road segment, and two Salmon Point. The town’s 1987 deed “expressly conveyed to the town an easement for vehicular and foot traffic over a portion of the road segment between the campground lot and the Salmon Point lot,” the brief notes.

The plaintiff (Martini) purchased two parcels along with fee interest in a portion of the road segment from the Kavanaughs two years later.

“The plaintiff’s 1989 deed expressly provides that the Kavanaughs made no covenants or warranties whatsoever with respect to the conveyance of the fee in that portion of the road segment…the plaintiff’s deed RESPONSE, Page 8A

Eastman asked what’s the pulse?

MORE THAN A PHOTO ON THE WALL — American Legion Post 155 Service Officer Cathy Merrill said the photo of her father in the Korean War exhibit was one of the first things she saw when she walked into the Maine Military Museum. Posing for a snapshot with Merrill are Maine State Commander Scott Paradis (right) and National Commander Brett Reistad.

(Photo courtesy of Cathy Merrill)

Surprise find at the museum

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer SOUTH PORTLAND — A person never knows what will catch their eye when they walk into a museum.

Naples resident Cathy Merrill arrived at the Maine Military Museum with other members from American Legion Post 155 on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 15. She was volunteering her time to help prepare the lunch for the national commander’s visit to the museum.

She had a busy day ahead of her, and an armload of food, when her eyes fell upon a framed photo that she recognized as her own father, Delvin B. Merrill, a former Prisoner of War (POW) during the Korean War who passed away in June 2015 at age 82.

“What makes it so neat is that it was the first thing I saw on the wall. I was carrying in the food for the luncheon and the first thing I see in the museum was my dad’s picture,” Cathy said.

“It was a heart-warming thing. There he was. My day started out with my dad. We knew he was there in spirit.

Seeing that photograph confirmed it,” she said.

It was not a surprise to her that the photo was at the Maine Military Museum. After all, she had seen it on display before the museum was relocated. What was surprising was how quickly she found it.

The photo had been moved from the POW exhibit to the Korean War display, she said.

Another nice unfolding of events: Cathy was able to provide Curator Lee Humiston with more information about her father.

“I was talking to Lee, and he didn’t know who dad was.

We were able to give him the information so he can have brass plaque put with the photo,” she said.

Delvin Merrill, who grew up in the Casco-Naples area, ended up being a POW for 27 months, according to Cathy.

It was from 1952 through 1954, which was before she was born.

“They captured him on the first day of the war when he was parachuting. They moved the battle lines so he was behind troop lines when they parachuted in,” she said.

Merrill was released when the war ended, she said. He returned home to Maine and married Bessie, she said.

“He and my mother were married shortly after he got home and were together for 55 years,” Cathy said.

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By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Lee Eastman made an unexpected visit Tuesday.

He met Jeff Brickman, president and CEO of Central Maine Healthcare, at Bridgton Hospital for a half hour. Brickman was interested in getting the pulse of local citizens regarding their feelings about Bridgton Hospital.

“It was a good conversation,” Eastman told selectmen at their Tuesday night meeting. Eastman serves as the board’s chairman. The most important message was there is no intention to close Bridgton Hospital.

Brickman plans to hold meetings with local clubs (Rotary and Lions), organizations (Chamber of Commerce) and selectmen in November to explain how CMH plans to rebuild its organization.

In other meeting news:

Big number for Bridgton? Town Manager Bob Peabody knows the number the feds have in mind to assist Bridgton with its major infrastructure upgrade — a greatly expanded, new wastewater system.

“It’s a big number,” was all the manager could say Tuesday night since the release of the USDA Office of Rural Development (bond/grant) award is embargoed until today, Thursday.

“It’s a lifetime opportunity,” Peabody said. The figure is more than what is often allotted for the entire state of Maine, he added.

A workshop will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m. to explain the project, how grant money will affect bonding needs and repercussions to taxpayers, both from a financial standpoint as well as ramifications in

terms of development and environmental. The public is encouraged to attend.

No action on tree-stand request. Tim Tobin hoped to place a ladder tree stand on the town’s lot located behind Bridgton Hospital for the 2018 deer hunting season.

Hearing an opinion from attorney Michael Lichtenstein of Maine Municipal Association, selectmen decided to take no action on the request.

The same question from another town was posed to MMA Legal Services.

Lichtenstein forwarded colleague Rebecca McMahon’s legal opinion to Bridgton officials: “I do not think the Select Board would have the authority to allow a hunter to erect a tree stand without an ordinance regulating the approval of such a request.

From a practical standpoint,

I do not think the Select Board would want to allow such activity to go unregulated. The activity is potentially rife with conflict. I imagine there are some trees/areas of the property that are better than others, and permitting their use without selection criteria — first come, first served for BRIDGTON, Page 3A

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Doesn’t it always happen that way?

When things are in the planning stages, few people participate or even offer opinions. But, if someone does not like the outcome, that is when they speak out.

No one showed up to the Casco Board of Selectmen’s public hearing to get input on the hiring of new town manager.

In fact, the public hearing ended up being a discussion between the selectmen. Later, a few residents offered ideas but those people came to the meeting to

speak on other issues during public participation.

At one point, Selectman Grant Plummer was talking about questions that need to be answered before the selectmen could zone in on what the new town manager will be asked to do. As he talked, he expressed his discouragement about the low turnout for the hearing.

“We have had this meeting for the public, this public hearing, and we have little or no interest from the public telling us” what they would like to see in a town manager, Plummer said.

“My personal experience with the public is that you

don’t hear anything from them until…”

Selectman MaryVienessa Fernandes finished his sentence, saying, “Until the decision has been made.”

The board or possibly a hiring committee will be making the decision months before June 2019, which is the date current Casco Town Manager Dave Morton hopes to retire after 40 years as town manager.

Morton was not present at Tuesday’s meeting.

Earlier in the discussion, Chairman Holly Hancock told the board that David Barrett, the direc-

tor of Personnel Services and Labor Relations with the Maine Municipal Association (MMA), would be meeting with the board on Nov. 13.

Throughout the discussion, board members said they felt that Barrett will shed light on the hiring process. Barrett will be able to inform the board what the candidate pool might look like.

Hancock said the town manager pay range is information that the Casco Finance Committee will need prior to starting the budget process this winter.

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — One local selectman commented on how time-consuming a project updating road standards for public easements has become.

It is time-consuming for the people living on those roads who have to submit paperwork and public easement deeds as well as the laborious stuff like repairing roads or hiring someone to do that.

It is time-consuming for staff. The paperwork has to be processed and filed. The road commissioner has had to walk the roads with a road association president or agreed-upon representative. The outcomes of the road inspection: Either this road is fine, or this is what needs to be done and what it will cost to fix this road.

Casco Selectman Thomas Peaslee was speak-

ing.

“This exercise is turning into more of a project than everyone thought. I commend him (Morton) for going out and doing this. It is a lot to keep track of. We need it all on a list,” Peaslee said.

The Casco Board of Selectmen was once again discussing the wintertime maintenance of public easements and the task of bringing all those roads into compliance to the 1972 Road Standards Ordinance.

It is a year away — the deadline for all public easements to be up to snuff and double-checked by a town official. After Oct. 31, 2019, all roads not in compliance will be taken off the wintertime maintenance list.

Selectman Grant Plummer has hit the pavement with Casco Town Manager Dave Morton, who is also Casco’s road com-

missioner. He expressed concerns that people might not plan ahead well enough to meet the deadline.

“My message is: If you are on this list, you had better fix your road,” Plummer said.

The cost of fixing public easements is the responsibility of the private landowners along the road, not the taxpayers. However, tax money pays for wintertime maintenance.

Chairman Holly Hancock confirmed that there are 42 roads classified as public easements, and about half

of those have contacted the town and/or submitted paperwork. Several public easements have been personally inspected by Morton but there are still many roadways in need of inspection, she said Talk about time-consuming: It takes about 4½ hours out in the field to drive every road that is classified as a public easement, “and that’s driving the speed limit,” according to Selectman Grant Plummer.

Plummer recently spent 2½ hours inspecting roads INSPECTIONS, Page 2A

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Quiet on manager search front

Casco road inspections lie ahead

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Casco board talks camp roads

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Roads are a concern. In rural communities like Casco, people don’t have the safety net of mass transit. In the winter, community members count on being plowed out so they can get where they are going. People pick up the phone and call the town office when the plow is late or the plow job does not live up to their expectations.

The service of wintertime road maintenance is a hard one to go without once one has become accustomed to it.

Roads matter to the citizens.

Roads have been the topic of lengthy discussions at many a Casco Board of Selectmen meeting.

On Tuesday night, the board discussed public easements but the conversation got much broader to include

creating roads that are more environmentally sound.

Consider the recent history of road construction: As approved by the majority of residents at Annual Town Meeting in 2016, an infrastructure bond was floated. The total bond was $3.6 million. (About $1 million was applied to the construction of a new town hall and the purchase of acreage next to town property.)

Approximately $500,000 was used to replace the Pleasant Lake-Parker Pond Dam, which is town infrastructure.

Therefore, about $2 million went toward road construction.

Prior to the bond, Libby Road was repaired and paved in a segments over a three-year period.

With the bond, Johnson Hill Road, Edwards Road (goes to Crescent Lake),

Tenney Hill Road and Cooks Mills Road have been improved. The board has continued to maintain a paving budget along with using the bond money on town roads.

Through policies adopted by the selectmen, the smaller private roads, which are considered public easements, will be improved or removed from the wintertime maintenance list.

Those improvement are on the shoulders of the homeowners along those public easements.

On Tuesday night, Selectman Grant Plummer spoke to what is good for the community as a whole as it applies to roads.

“Over time, I hope we can build these roads to be better roads in our community: not just for wintertime, for the summer folks and for the water quality in our

(Continued from Page 1A) with Morton, he said.

“There is a handful that we shouldn’t maintain. How they got on the list — I don’t know,” he said.

Plummer said, “What is going to happen is: The town is going to send letters saying, these are the notifications you have received…”

Then, the road owners will need to present a plan of action and possibly apply

for a waiver for anything that cannot be finished or cannot be afforded before Oct. 31, 2019.

“How many times we have sat here and talked about it. It is not going to be bad until the plow truck doesn’t show up. That is when they are going to show up — next winter, if we take it (their road) off the list,” Plummer said.

Selectman Mary Feranandes said once a road

is removed from the wintertime maintenance list, the 2015 Road Standard Ordinance must be met in order for a road to be accepted as a public easement.

“The other concern is that 2015 road standards are going to be much more stringent,” Fernandes said.

Also, road associations that have decided to hire someone with a plow truck might be surprised by the

community,” Plummer said.

He said there are public easements that were built as camp roads, close to the lakes on lots with little room to widen roads.

Plummer said that the selectmen should ask themselves, “What does an improved road mean? And not just for winter maintenance.” The road improvement question should apply to protecting water quality, which drives the economy and should be a concern for resident, Plummer said.

Selectman Thomas Peaslee said there are resources for road owners near bodies of water.

“On Sebago Lake, the Portland Water District will work with camp roads.

They have given grants, a limited amount of money, to improve roads, culvets, ditching, even septics,” Peaslee said.

NICE GESTURE — Bill Sprague, president of the Otisfield Trailblazer ATV Club, presents Jessika Sheldrick, principal of Otisfield Community School, a check for $500 to buy playground equipment for the students. “The school is very appreciative of this donation and the students will be, too!” Principal price, Hancock said.

“We get our sand and Sheldrick said. salt through a group contract price. An individual She was referring to her hiring a new town manwho drives over to P&K to job with the Casco Fire ager, the progress on pubget sand, it is not the same and Rescue Department as lic easements will continue price,” Hancock said.

Assistance Fire Chief and to be on the selectmen’s Selectman Peaslee sometimes driving equip- agenda. The board is trying shared his plan ment. to appeal to the public to “I was going to suggest Picking away at this and apply for waivers this fall that the selectmen go look hitting a couple of them for anything that would preat these 42 roads,” Peaslee each week, that might not vent people from bringing said. be a bad idea,” Chairman their public easement into Hancock quipped, “Some Hancock said. compliance before October of us do.”

Like the other issue of 2019.

Casco road inspections lie ahead

Public participation gets noisy at board meeting dent, David Kimball, trying to talk over Chairman Holly Hancock or other members of the board.

Kimball has been repeatedly using more time than his two minutes of public participation time to discuss

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During the Casco Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday, some additional chaos arose when Kimball

refused to quit talking.

A few moments later, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was called, and a deputy arrived. This has been the routine when selectmen’s meetings are held, calling dispatch and waiting for law enforcement authorities.

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Peaslee said Kimball might want to ask someone with a better memory. So, Kimball began questioning Hancock on where she had put the handouts he had provided.

“This is digital theft,” Kimball said, of his decreased land values due to what he said was a mapping error. He said the municipal board members are the arm of government who should be able to resolve this for him.

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The first person to speak respected the two-minute timeframe and sat down, having provided the board with information about his proposed marijuana retail establishment.

Then, Kimball announced that it would take two minutes for him to set up his exhibits, which he said the LRTV cameraman should zoom in on as he talked.

He asked the selectmen how many times he has provided them with handouts.

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — It has become difficult to get a word in edgewise when it comes to public participation at Casco meetings.

Typically, it is one resi-

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Seeking office Cherri Crockett of Bethel has announced her candidacy for Oxford County Register of Deeds.

Born and raised in Oxford County, Crockett is from a hardworking logging family with a long commitment to public service. After attending local schools in Peru and Dixfield, she pursued her secondary education in photography and writing.

In addition to running her own business, Cherri works with her husband, Andy Crockett, a veteran logger in the area.

Professionally, she is a member of Business Network International Successful Business Partners of Norway and serves as a director for BNI Maine, which assists member businesses in creating growth.

Crockett is seeking to become the first Oxford County Register of Deeds in history. The unique situation arises as a result of the 128th Maine Legislature consolidating the Oxford County Register of Deeds (West) and Oxford County Register of Deeds (East) registries. The registry is responsible for maintaining the records for all the land in Oxford County. With the retirement of two accomplished registers in Pat Sherman and Jean Watson, the new position is vacant.

When asked about the

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Bridgton selectmen meeting notes

Cherri Crockett inevitable challenges associated with the consolidation, Crockett sited her organizational skills and an ability to work with people as strengths that will smooth the transition.

“It’s of utmost importance that the transition process be thought through and handled with precision considering the significance of the subject matter. The records for over a million acres of land, dating back to before Maine became a state, are involved,” she said.

Crockett added, “Input from stakeholders, and building on the best qualities of both former registries will be essential.”

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(Continued from Page 1A) example — creates a high potential for conflict among hunters using tree stands.

“Also, the land may be used for other nonhunting related activities, like hiking or mountain biking.

Those who use the land in this matter may be less keen on the idea of hunting on town forest land, but particularly opposed to the idea of hunters in the trees,” McMahon wrote.

Lichtenstein suggested that if the town is interested in authorizing the use of tree stands on town-owned property, the matter should be taken to a town meeting vote and an ordinance adopted regulating their use.

Help with marketing efforts? The Community Development Committee can lend a hand in collecting data to help market Bridgton as a destination for new businesses, families and tourists.

That is, if their help is wanted.

CDC chairman Helen Archer and member Bob McHatton told selectmen that the group is willing to compile data on such topics as housing, economy and upcoming projects

(such as wastewater and streetscape), which could then be passed along to marketing firms or other groups that promote Bridgton.

Another option might be to request that the Economic Development Corp. take on the marketing project, but if it did, McHatton suspects that funding would be needed — something selectmen might consider when formulating the 2019 budget.

Archer also offered CDC support to BlackFly, which will handle a media campaign to create public awareness and education regarding the wastewater and streetscape projects.

“There’s a great amount of talent on this committee which could help BlackFly,” Archer noted.

Help could be in the form of making phone calls and sending out postcards.

BlackFly’s blitz will include press releases to media outlets, op-ed pieces, direct mail, and information sheets to be handed out at the transfer station.

There will also be presentations made to various town groups and organizations, such as the Rotary and Lions Clubs and Young Professionals.

Going techie. There

might be less paper on the selectmen’s meeting room table in the future.

Like the town’s planning board, selectmen could soon receive their agendas, as well as backup information, on iPads. Chairman Lee Eastman suggested the idea as a way to keep his business and town affairs separate, while also realizing a cost savings for taxpayers. Eastman, however, understands that others may prefer paper.

Town Manager Robert Peabody felt using iPads on the board level wasn’t an “all or nothing” use scenario. Whether one, two or more selectmen use an iPad instead of paper would result in cost savings.

Planners recently upgraded their iPads, mainly a bigger screen. Planners Deb Brusini and Cathy Pinkham told selectmen use of iPads has gone well, although there is an adjustment phase for those who come from the PC world.

Pinkham suggested that selectmen might consider adding a mouse to their iPad package as an easier way to maneuver.

At a recent ordinance review meeting, Eastman said it was difficult for him to use his phone to review

existing policies. iPads with Wi-Fi only cost about $329 each. Selectmen found no need to add cellular.

Selectman Bear Zaidman asked that the town’s IT specialist, Chris Sanborn, give the board a tutorial and demonstrate the iPads’ capability.

School Board rep.

Following an executive session regarding consideration of applicants to fill a Bridgton vacancy on the SAD 61 School Board, selectmen took no action. Four individuals have expressed interest in the position. The term ends June 2019.

CDC resignation. When David Crowell informed Lee Eastman via e-mail in July that he was resigning as a Community Development Advisory Committee member (he also served as vice chairman), the Board of Selectmen chairman simply accepted the decision and sent the following reply: “David, thank you for everything you have done for this committee. Much appreciated.”

Eastman didn’t realize the resignation had to go before the entire board.

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Bridgton Police blotter These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, September 17 5:01 a.m. Following a stop on Main Street, police issued a summons for operating a motor vehicle after suspension. The vehicle was towed.

9:03 a.m. A subject requested a police escort to retrieve personal belongings at a Hill Road location since an “ex” had taken out a protection from abuse order.

9:41 a.m. An individual informed police of a new address to comply with sex offender registry requirements.

12:32 p.m. Sgt. Reese attempted to locate a vehicle, which reportedly made a “bad pass” on Route 302.

1:04 p.m. Police made contact with Massachusetts authorities regarding serving a criminal trespass notice.

5:30 p.m. Seeing an “agitated” male approach a female driver, Sgt. Jones approached two subjects in the BPD parking lot. The subjects informed the officer that they were in the midst of divorce. After speaking with the subjects, Sgt. Jones warned the man about harassing behavior

and informed him that if he continued to follow her, he would be arrested.

5:38 p.m. Officer Swiatek went to the skate park, where juveniles reportedly were trying to damage ramps. She found a broken broom there, which individuals claimed had been there “forever.”

8:53 p.m. On patrol, Sgt. Jones noticed two people walking on Main Street, one that he knew was on bail. While speaking with the subjects, police ran a check regarding bail conditions, which included random search. Officer Swiatek checked the female, who did not possess any contraband.

9:19 p.m. Receiving a call regarding a vehicle entering the opposite travel lane on Portland Road, police located the vehicle near the Gazebo and stopped the operator. Police say there was a “strong odor of marijuana,” and conducted a field sobriety test.

The driver passed the test, and informed police that she was having trouble with the vehicle’s steering. Feeling the vehicle was unsafe, police suggested that it be towed. The driver agreed.

Tuesday, September 18 4:14 p.m. Sgt. Jones was assigned to go to an Ingalls Road residence to issue a

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These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, September 17 7:08 a.m. Motor vehicle crash at intersection of North Fryeburg Road and Fish Street.

12:16 p.m. Building check at Haley Town Road residence.

12:18 p.m. Traffic complaint on Pine Street.

2:05 p.m. Fraud complaint on Ice House Road.

5:45 p.m. Unattended death at Hunt Brook Camp Road.

6:55 p.m. Traffic complaint on Bridgton Road.

9:06 p.m. Complaint at Main Street store.

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3:35 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Hemlock Bridge Road.

6:11 p.m. Animal complaint at intersection of Harbor and Union Hill Roads.

7:49 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Portland Street.

Wednesday, September 19 11:47 a.m. Peace officer detail on Island Road.

5:09 p.m. Complaint on Recreation Drive.

Thursday, September 20 11:20 a.m. Complaint on Main Street.

1:03 p.m. Peace officer detail on West Fryeburg Road.

5:55 p.m. Burglary at Farnsworth Road camp investigated.

Friday, September 21 2:39 p.m. Restraining

order served at Bridgton Road store.

5:10 p.m. Animal complaint at state Information Center.

10:12 p.m. Suspicious activity on Stuart Street.

Saturday, September 22 7:10 and 8:10 a.m.

Assist citizens on Bridgton Road.

11:05 a.m. Civil matter on West Fryeburg Road.

7:06 p.m. Disturbance on Park Street.

9:46 p.m. Suspicious activity at Recreation Drive investigated.

10:25 p.m. Suspicious activity on Fair Street.

Sunday, September 23 9:30 a.m. Motor vehicle crash at intersection of Portland and Main Streets.

1:26 p.m. Parking problem at Bridgton Road store.

a girl said an older man, who had driven by in the mornings and waved to her, stopped and asked what her name was. An adult looked through the Maine Sex Offender Registry online and identified the man as a registered sex offender residing in Fryeburg. On Monday, police located the subject and stopped his vehicle. Police informed the man that he was stopped due to his “suspicious” behavior.

He was told that he made the girl uncomfortable and told to refrain from future contact. The man told police he would change his route to work.

1:56 p.m. Police and firefighters responded to a report of black smoke coming from a building at the intersection of Harrison Road and Iredale Street.

2:09 p.m. A motorist informed police that he inadvertently tailgated another driver on Portland

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Saturday, September 22 12:57 a.m. A vehicle and deer collided at the intersection of Main Street and Forest Avenue.

4:25 p.m. Police assisted with a medical call on Pond Road.

9:07 p.m. Two officers responded as backups to

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Sunday, September 23 1:22 a.m. Police checked a South High Street location after receiving a report of a possible underage drinking party.

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4:49 p.m. A resident filed a fraud complaint, regarding an unauthorized account.

8:01 p.m. A caller reported that while traveling on Route 302, a motorist in an older truck traveling toward Fryeburg made a pass and fired several rounds of what the caller believed was gunfire. Police checked the West Bridgton causeway and found three 45 caliber shell casings. Local officers contacted the Fryeburg Police Department.

Wednesday, September 19 8:09 a.m. A motorist found a woman lying in her driveway, bleeding in the head area, off Mountain Road.

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Officer Hammond met with a subject to complete paperwork and fingerprinting as a new registrant moving to Bridgton as part of the sex offender registry.

4:02 p.m. A caller reported a violation of a protection from abuse order.

Thursday, September 20 1:42 p.m. Police checked the area of South Bridgton and Burnham Roads after receiving a report of shots fired.

3:59 p.m. Police attempted to locate a subject, who reportedly was yelling, slamming doors and then spun out of a driveway on North Bridgton Road.

5:02 p.m. Police investigated a possible burglary on Sandy Creek Road.

6:22 p.m. Police conducted a wellbeing check on Lombardo Drive.

7:52 p.m. A county deputy sought assistance on Bolsters Mills Road in Harrison regarding a possible prowler, who had been chased into the woods by family members.

When Officer Swiatek and Sgt. Reese arrived at the home, family members had returned. Local police cleared the scene when the deputies arrived.

8 p.m. Police received a report that a girl had run away from home following a verbal argument with a parent. About an hour and a half later, police made contact with the girl, who said she needed to “cool off.”

8:31 p.m. Police responded to a burglary complaint on Cross Street. A backdoor screen appeared torn, but police found no clear evidence that a burglary had occurred.

Friday, September 21 12:55 a.m. Police were sent to Bridgton Hospital to assist staff with an “unruly” patient.

6:54 a.m. A suspicious person report was investigated by Officer Muise.

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‘eco’ chairman ecomaine’s first meeting of its board of directors in its newest fiscal year had a new chairman at the helm.

Matthew Frank of Harrison presided over the waste management organization’s meeting last Thursday, Sept. 20, following the chairmanship of Troy Moon of Portland.

“Matt’s leadership on the ecomaine Board is invaluable,” said ecomaine CEO Kevin Roche. “He provides us all with a steady reminder of our mission — to provide comprehensive long-term solid waste solutions in a safe, environmentally responsible, economically sound manner, and is a leader in raising public awareness of sustainable waste management strategies. Matt embodies the vision LOGGING CAMP SITE — The site of the logging camp on the banks of 19-Mile Brook is now overgrown, but detritus in the form of broken crockery, glass, and pieces of iron litter the forest floor marking the site where the and responsibility that ecomaine is known for.”

“I’m happy to remain a part of this terrific board under camp used to be. (Photo by Allen Crabtree) Matt’s term as chair,” added outgoing Chairman Troy Moon. “The residents of all of ecomaine’s 73 communities will be well-served with him leading the way.”

Frank is in his third term on the Harrison Board of Selectmen, and previously served as vice chairman of the ecomaine Board, leading the organization toward a more modern single-sort recycling system for Maine and helping Denmark Mountain to eliminate the organization’s debt.

Hikers go for a hike every Friday, year-round, always with an objective in mind.

Usually, it is a mountain summit, but sometimes it Do you ever wonder what happens to your trash and is a mountain pond, stream recyclables after they leave the transfer station? or an Adirondack shelter Bridgton’s trash and recyclables are brought to ecoor AMC hut. On their hike maine for processing. ecomaine is a waste-to-energy plant. last Friday, Sept. 14, the All of the trash is burned in an environmentally friendly group did something differway so that only the ash that’s left over goes to landfill. ent when they explored the Your old lobster shells could be powering someone’s lights! site of an old logging camp As far as recyclable materials go, there has been news on the 19-Mile Brook in reports that China is no longer taking paper that is contamiPinkham Notch. nated with other material. Did you know that thanks to the Two logging camps great team at the Bridgton Transfer Station, the town has of the Libby Logging LOGGING CAMP, Guy Shorey Collection. the best recycle contamination rate of the communities that Company were once are in ecomaine? Bridgton’s contamination rate is between located along the banks of in Gorham was there at 0% and 1%. This is something that the community can be 19-Mile Brook, close to least as early as 1887, and proud of. the current 19-Mile Brook according to the Gorham The Bridgton Recycling Committee encourages the pubTrail. The trail follows the History, the period 1912 lic to attend ecomaine’s Open House this Saturday, Sept. 29 brook at a moderate pitch to 1936 was an active one from 8 to 11 a.m. ecomaine is located at 62 Blueberry Road and goes from Route 16 in for timber harvesting in the Hiking Trips & Tips in Portland — just off of I-95 Exit 46 near the Portland Pinkham Notch 3.8 miles to area. With the passage of Jetport. There will be free breakfast sandwiches and free the Carter Notch AMC hut. the Weeks Act on March

by Allen Crabtree recycling bins until they run out. Arrive between 8:30 Author Walter C. O’Kane, 1, 1911 and the first acquiand 9:30 a.m. for your chance to meet Beacon the Puffin in his Trails and summits sitions of private timber (the new Maine Mariners mascot), from 9 to 10 a.m. meet of the White Mountains lands in the area in 1914 Slugger, and between 10 and 11 a.m. to see Crusher!

(1925) mentions that the for what would become tion to bring home sou- The first Glen House was For more information: https://www.ecomaine.org/blog/ 19-Mile Brook Trail passes the new White Mountain venirs. The Forest Service built in 1852 and burned open-house-2018 the remains of two old log- National Forest, it is likely policy is strict about leav- in 1884; it has been rebuilt ging camps. One is about that the land in the 19-Mile ing any historic relics five times. The fifth and current Glen House opened 0.75 miles upstream of a drainage passed into feder- where they are found.

It was a treat to find in September 2018. dam and water reservoir al ownership. I can’t verify The dam is still in use, built to provide water to the it, but it may have been a hidden piece of early flowing water through White Mountain history, Glen House, and the other part of the early purchases, (Continued from Page 7A) about a mile upstream from perhaps the Jan. 20, 1914, tucked away in the forest. plastic pipes and following 1.) Encourage decision makers and stakeholders to the Carter Dome Trail junc- purchase of a large tract of The second growth white a two-track road through come to the table together to collaborate on developing a tion and 0.5 mile before 30,290 acres in the Berlin birch and hemlocks have the forest. There was a 0.9shared strategy and tactics to achieve desired shared goals reaching the height of land. timberlands that included grown big since the loggers mile trail that followed the to address community healthcare needs.

Both logging camp sites land in Evans Notch and harvested the trees in this road and was in use as 2.) Help to communicate information to the public as it drainage, and you can won- early as 1916 and became are noted on the 1957 AMC the Wild River. is discovered in an unbiased and non-political manner. der what the forest looked an AMC trail from 1928 to White Mountain Guide Logging Camp Site 3.) Ensure agreed upon shared strategy and tactics are map of the area.

What that all means like at the turn of the last 1971. This Aqueduct Path implemented, through regular and transparent communicaThe Libby Logging is that the Libby logging century. I don’t know how was abandoned in 1971, tion among stakeholders.

Company had a large mill camps were gone when the logs were moved from but the dam is still there.

Therefore, LRCAN is actively promoting public attenin Gorham, N.H., just up O’Kane wrote his 1925 the drainage down to the Alex, at IME in North dance at the upcoming local Community Health Forum and Pinkham Notch from the guidebook. We didn’t railroad. 19-Mile brook Conway, remembers taking plan to continue the conversation at the next Lake Region 19-Mile Brook. The 1851 expect to see buildings on doesn’t seem big enough to the Aqueduct Path from the Collective Action Network meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 16, building of the Atlantic our hike, but looked for- float them down, although Glen House to the 19-Mile 2018 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Bridgton Municipal Complex, and St. Lawrence Railroad ward to finding some of the perhaps during spring Brook Trail many years in the downstairs meeting room. through Pinkham Notch detritus left behind where freshets it might have been ago.

For more information about LRCAN, contact Jana 19-Mile Brook in Coos possible. There are no signs connecting Montreal with the camps had been.

Richards, Program Coordinator, The Opportunity Alliance Portland made for a conThe Carter Dome Trail of a logging railroad in the County, Bean’s Purchase, jana.richards@opportunityalliance.org or (207) 590-6183. venient method of hauling junction is 1.9 miles from drainage. It is possible that NH Difficulty – Easy logs to the mill. Logging the trailhead. From there, logs were hauled out by Hiking distance – 1.9 teams of horses and oxen camps were located in the we hiked to where O’Kane forest where tree harvest- said that one of the log- since the distances were miles to Carter Dome Trail ing was done and were usu- ging camps was located. not too great. That is just junction (Continued from Page 2A) Hiking times – 1½ hours ally small affairs — a bunk We found a flat area where more questions to be asked, “I have been coming here again and again,” he said.

Elevation – 2,300 feet house or two, cook shack, the camp was located next and hopefully answered Chairman Hancock said his two minutes were up. She Vertical gain – 800 feet stables, and a shack for to the brook. As expect- sometime. had set a timer, and the alarm was going off.

Topographic Map Glen House the “clerk of the works” ed, there were no traces Kimball approached the table, and had an interaction – USGS Carter Dome water reservoir and scalers. The camps of any of the camp buildwith Selectman Grant Plummer. quad / At 1.2 miles from the 7.5-minute were short lived, and when ings, but poking around we A third resident Tom Mulkern stepped to the microthe timber was harvested then found a wealth of iron Pinkham Notch trailhead, 44.10567; -71.094 phone and tried to speak before things had quieted down.

Directions to the trailthey were abandoned. stove pieces, broken crock- the trail passes a dam in the Mulkern had a request to close Burgess Road at Route head: Heading north on NH brook built to provide water Sometimes, the buildings ery and pieces of jugs, an 11 and to budget for an improved intersection across from were skidded out to another old glass bottle, a piece to the Glen House. The Route 16 from Pinkham Camp Cedar. camp site in another har- of leather, and a mysteri- concrete dam across the Notch, the trailhead parkHowever, it took a while for Mulkern to be heard vest area. ous iron dome sunk into 19-Mile Brook has created ing for the 19-Mile Brook because Kimball was still talking.

I’ve not been able to the ground beneath a pair a pretty mountain pool, and Trail is located on the east The room had quieted by the time the fourth resident find out when the logging of large white birches. We water from the brook flows (right) side of the road, Ray Grant made a request that the town look into a camper camps were in operation in photographed our finds, but by gravity in an aqueduct about 1 mile north of the that has been parked not seasonally but year-round on a the 19-Mile drainage. The left them where we found to the Glen House with a Mount Washington Auto nonbuildable lot on the shore of Parker Pond. Additionally, large Libby Mill complex them, ignoring the tempta- 400-foot drop in elevation. Road.

Grant said a deck has been built around the trailer and it is too close to the Shoreland Zone.

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(Continued from Page 3A) Crockett’s love of history and deep roots in the area are behind her seeking the position. She is committed to being a good steward of not only the land records, but of taxpayer dollars.

“An elected official must be fiscally responsible to maintain the public trust. I will strive to be worthy of that trust, as well as continuing the legacy of the two dedicated registers that are retiring at this historic time in our county,” she said.

Wrong title in story

CORRECTION — In last week’s edition, the front-page article regarding the Denmark Arts Center, the byline was incorrect. Writer Laurie LaMountain is a former board director, not former director. Our apologies.

Parade route changed A reminder that the Lake Region High School Homecoming parade route tonight (Thursday, Sept. 27) has been changed.

The parade still lines up at 6 p.m. at Highland Lake Beach for float judging, begin at 6:30 p.m., travel onto Main Street, but will turn down Depot Street by Renys and the Magic Lantern and go up to Stevens Brook Elementary School. The Bridgton Police Department was concerned about the safety of students and parade participants and asked LRHS officials to change the route to avoid the traffic light and Route 302 area by Rite Aid. The bonfire will be held directly after the parade at Stevens Brook Elementary softball field.

PIECES — Some of the broken crockery, glass, and pieces of iron at the site of the old logging camp on the CAST IRON REMNANTS — Denmark Mountain banks of 19-Mile Brook. After taking this photo, the Hiker Jonathan Weld with a large piece of a cast iron objects were all returned to the spots where they had cook stove at the old logging camp on 19-Mile Brook. been found.

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Community forum on healthcare scheduled Concerned about health care? Attend the Community Health Needs Assessment set for Thursday, Oct. 11.

Public input matters and attendees will have an opportunity to discuss compiled health data and engage with others to formulate plans to address the most pressing health needs in the Lake Region. The

forum will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at Lake Region High School. Please register online at surveymonkey. com/r/CumberlandForums.

Why are Community Health Needs Assessments conducted? Per federal IRS regulations, not-for-profit hospitals are required to conduct community health needs assessments in three-year

cycles. Bridgton Hospital’s first cycle was completed in 2015. Progress reports about health improvement actions implemented will also be reviewed as part of this CHNA process. Visit mainechna.org for more information.

The Lakes Region Collective Action Network, LRCAN, serves as a central

meeting place where participating community-based partners network and learn from each other and collaborate to improve efficiency at tackling complex community problems through facilitated dialogue and collective action. Members of LRCAN are representative of local municipalities, health and wellness provid-

ers, first responders, businesses, schools, churches, advocates and citizens.

LRCAN recognizes the importance of having a hospital and physicians as a vital part of our community and we wish to ensure that these assets remain strong and sustainable to meet the healthcare needs of our community now and into

the future. To that end our last several meetings have been focused on healthcare, and engaging stakeholders in identifying opportunities for restoring stability and confidence in Bridgton Hospital and Central Maine Healthcare. Three actions were recommended, they are: FORUM, Page 6A

For Cathy Merrill, surprise find at military museum (Continued from Page 1A) Delvin’s time as a POW was off limits as a topic of conversation until his children grew into adults.

“He didn’t speak much about it. He spoke a lot about it towards the end of his life, but growing up, we knew we didn’t ask. We found out early that we didn’t ask,” Cathy said.

“One of the things he did tell me later on: He was being marched from the site up to the border, carrying 20 pounds of wood. He was being marched as a POW. He looked across the path. He saw his brother John marching with the American troops.

He tried to get his attention.

But, his brother didn’t see him,” Cathy said.

When asked to describe her father, Cathy said, “He was my rock.”

“He was always willing to share his knowledge and his expertise about things he has learned over the years. He always made us feel good — whether we were working in the kitchen or working on a motor with him,” she said.

Melvin was still alive about

six or seven years ago when Cathy and her dad took a trip to the military museum in South Portland.

“The last time I had seen the picture, we were going through the old museum. A young man who was standing ahead of me pointed at a photo and said, ‘That is my grandfather. He was a POW.’ I said, ‘The man right next to him is

my dad. He was a POW, too,’” Cathy said.

The young man reached out and squeezed her hand as a way to show their bond through common experiences.

Cathy reciprocated.

“I told him, ‘He is right here.’ And, he ran over to my dad and grabbed his hand and thanked him. It was neat to see the comradery of the families

Bridgton selectmen meeting notes (Continued from Page 3A) before selectmen and a public thanks to Crowell for his community service, Eastman corrected his snafu Tuesday night as the board officially accepted the resignation.

Fire notes. Mike Rand and Dalton Hulsey completed the Bureau of Labor Standards interior firefighting program. Deputy Eric Field has started the Officer I and II course in Alfred.

BFD has finished painting the airboat’s hull. Fire Chief Steve Fay says a high-tech finish required extensive curing time between coats. The bottom of the hull has 18 layers, which two different types of coating were used. This past Sunday, the airboat was taken to Highland Lake for a float test. The hull is now completely sealed and ready for reassembly of the upgraded components. The

new engine is complete and is waiting for the propeller to be shipped.

Stations 4, 5 and 6 now have Internet access. The last step will be the addition of laptops or tablets so that administrative work can be handled from each station.

This is also part of the security system now in place at all firehouses.

Department membership inquiries are averaging about two per month.

Spirit Fund. The town received a check for $300 to make an award to a Bridgton community project in Ed Rock’s name, under the Ed Rock Community Spirit Fund of the Maine Community Foundation (based in Ellsworth).

Terms include: • The recipient organization must be either a nonprofit or a public organization; • The payment may only

be used for the purpose stated; • The payment may not be used for a political campaign or to support attempts to influence legislation of any governmental body other than through making available the results of nonpartisan analysis, study and research.

Next meeting. The next selectmen’s meeting is scheduled for Oct. 9 at 5 p.m.

of POWs,” Cathy said.

Sept. 21 was National POW-MIA Day. The Military Museum will hold a POW Conference on Oct. 19.

In addition to being American Legion Post 155 Service Officer, Cathy Merrill is also the State of Maine 2nd District chaplain. Her job as service officer is to help veterans get their health benefits.

Last year, she has logged more than 900 volunteer hours at the legion and at the coffee shop at the Bridgton Hospital.

That military photo of her father — the one that visitors to the museum see — she has a copy framed in her own home.

“It is on the wall at the Legion. And, I have one at my home; and my sister has one; and my brother has one,” Cathy said.

Blotter (Continued from Page 4A) on Smith Avenue. An argument had resulted in one person’s glasses being knocked off his face. No charges brought.

10:19 a.m. Firefighters were sent to Highland Road for a possible electrical fire.

Upon arrival, there was no active fire.

1:54 p.m. An iPad was reportedly stolen at a Portland Road yard sale.

Police were able to find the stolen computer, and issued a subject a criminal summons for theft.

6:01 p.m. Police assisted fire department personnel with locating the source of black smoke seen in the Mt. Henry Road area. The source was brush being burned.

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Continuations

Bridgton response (Continued from Page 1A) conveys only the interest that the Kavanaughs held at that time — which by virtue of the town’s 1987 deed, does not include the roughly 124-foot stretch of the road segment that the town holds in fee,” the brief says.

The town argues: 1. The town holds a statutory private right-of-way over the road segment. “This private right expires only if the subdivision roads are not built within 20 years from the date of recording of the subdivision plan, otherwise the private right-of-way over the roads exist in perpetuity…In this case, the road segment was constructed within 20 years of the date of recording of the subdivision plan…”

2. The town holds a deeded right to traverse the portion of the road segment between the campground lot and the Salmon Point lot.

3. The town holds an implied easement over the road segment. “Maine courts have recognized that easements not specifically described and granted in the

instruments of conveyance may be implied by the circumstances surrounding the property…”

4. The public has a common law right of pedestrian access to Long Lake. “Consequently, the Law Court has held that the Maine common law, interpreted according to the terms of the Colonial Ordinance’s grant, vests in the public right to cross privately-owned land to access a great pond…”

5. The town and the public have not overburdened the road segment.

The brief also says Counts 2 and 3 brought by Martini are barred by the town’s immunity under the Maine Tort Claims Act. Selectmen approved withdrawing $15,000 from the Salmon Point Unassigned Fund Balance to defend the town. Costs include a survey, which is nearly complete

by Sawyer Engineering & Surveying Inc. of Bridgton (estimated cost of services, $3,550), and legal fees.

Now, both sides play the waiting game so see how the court will rule.

(Continued from Page 1A) The board did talk about items impacting the budget — it was one of Plummer’s primary concerns.

One certain change during the 2019 budget cycle will be sharing services, such as animal control, with other towns.

“Do we consider hiring a town manager who can help us with this next step,” Plummer asked, referring to shared services.

“For those who don’t know our current town manager is the road commissioner. That was 40 years ago in a small town. That is the struggle that we are working through — how to handle it. Hopefully, Mr. Barrett can help us to handle

that,” Plummer said.

“We are talking about this one thing. But there are seven factors we are trying to figure out first,” he said. “The second position, the road commissioner, the facilities manager, is throwing the screw in the works.”

At the beginning of the discussion, Plummer brought up a couple points: the cost of Barrett’s services will be $5,500 and hiring a new town manager might be more costly than Morton’s current salary.

“It is going to become a numbers game for me,” Plummer said.

He said he wanted more information such as what is available in the budget,

SWORN IN — Five new REALTORS® were sworn in by Mick Early at the Western Maine Council of the Mountains to Shore Board of REALTORS® September membership meeting. Taking the pledge was Samantha Brooks of BH&GRE/The Masiello Group, Tammy Baker-Silver of Bearfoot Realty and from the Oberg Insurance & Real Estate Agency Bailey Damon, Benjamin Chaine and James Oberg. In addition to a discussion about the upcoming state and national conventions, 53 members also had the opportunity to learn more about important issues in the upcoming November election, including the income tax referendum Question 1 from speaker Newell Augur. After the meeting at the Olde Mill Tavern in Harrison, a class on “High Performance Buildings: Sustainable and Smart” was held. The meeting and class were sponsored by Main Eco Homes.

All is quiet on Casco town manager search front what Morton was paid, and what are the salaries of town manager in comparable towns.

Plummer mentioned it is possible the pay will be higher to attract more candidates, making the second vacant position of road commissioner unaffordable for the town.

Thomas Peaslee spoke.

“We are probably going to have to pay the new town manager more than the current one. In this market, that is what we are going to pay.

I think this position is going to be more” money, Peaslee said.

Selectman Calvin Nutting said he disagreed with any logic in removing the road commissioner duties from

the new town manager job plus upping the pay.

“We cannot take duties away and pay him more,” he said.

Nutting continued.

“I question whether we need the second position right off,” he said. “What other town hires somebody, takes duties away from them, and pays them more?”

Hancock said, “It is the employment market.”

She said Barrett will provide the board with more information.

“MMA that is what we are paying them for: A little background research of what the market looks like,” Hancock said.

Regarding the $5,500 fee for MMA’s services in help-

ing with the town manager hiring process, Plummer asked “where will the money come from?”

Nutting said, “I wasn’t aware we have to pay for this. I thought it was part of our membership.”

Plummer said, “As a member of MMA, you wonder what services are included. Where does the $5,500 in our current budget come from?

Plummer’s question remained unanswered.

Selectman Fernandes touched on the topic of a hiring subcommittee. She asked if the entire board would be involved in the entire hiring process from start to finish, or if a committee would be formed.

Barrett is scheduled to be on the agenda of the Nov. 13 meeting.

According to MMA’s proposal, “The purpose of this meeting will be to obtain a consensus of the board’s priorities regarding the qualifications, skills and experience to be looked for in potential candidates. This information is central to the selection process and is used in narrowing down the field of candidates.”

Hancock said, “I am anxious to have this meeting with Dave Barrett. We are the people who hire the town manager.”

Peaslee agreed.

“That meeting may answer a lot of the questions we have,” he said.

Community

September 27, 2018, The Bridgton News, Page 1B

It’s Fryeburg Fair time once again!

By Rachel Andrews Damon FRYEBURG — If you want to avoid the traffic at Fryeburg Fair, just get yourself a camper and spend the week!

A very popular vacation destination, Fryeburg Fair has 3,000 campsites. Many campers return annually.

Arthur Adams, 34, of Fryeburg is the Camping Supervisor. He is also a local tax practitioner and part of a family that is heavily involved with the Fair.

His father, Terry Adams, is the treasurer and his brother, Charlie, works in the buildings and grounds department.

The Adams family also owns T & A Accounting on Main Street in Fryeburg.

“The vast majority of our campers are older and come here with other family and friends. They are pretty friendly and easy to work with. It’s a really fun week and enjoyable seeing everyone come back year after year,” Adams says.

Adams adds, “Our campers come from mostly the New England states. We have quite a few from Canada and from as far away as Texas, California and even Germany.

Currently, we’re about 85% full for this year’s Fair. This is shaping up to be the biggest year I’ve seen in my eight years here.”

For those interested in getting a camping spot at Fryeburg Fair, call the Camping Office at Fryeburg Fair at 935-2912. Sites are $29 per night for a regular 16-foot wide site and $34 for a slide-out 20-foot site, plus State of Maine 9% lodging tax. There is no minimum of nights required.

“You can stay just one night but we don’t do reservations for one night. Just show up and we will find you the best spot possible,” Adams says.

The Fair does not allow tents. Many employees camp at the Fair all week.

POPULAR PLACE TO BE — There are 3,000 campsites at Fryeburg Fair, as seen in this aerial view of the fairgrounds. (Photos by Rachel Andrews Damon)

Christmas spirit at Fryeburg Fair

By Rachel Andrews Damon Fryeburg Fair is all about agriculture, farming and Maine products.

Jim Corliss of Newburgh has been superintendent of the Christmas Tree and Wreath Exhibit since 1987.

Located just outside the pulling ring, Jim and his wife Norma can be found among the most spectacular Christmas trees and wreaths in New England. Jim has Jim Corliss, superintendent of Fryeburg Fair’s also been doing wreathChristmas Trees and Wreaths Exhibit. making demonstrations for

nearly 30 years.

Jim Corliss and Norma Ruiter grew up in the Richford-Berkshire area of northern Vermont. They married in 1954. Jim enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1955 and was selected to train in air traffic control. After leaving the Air Force, he was hired by the FAA and was transferred to Bangor in 1968 when Dow Air Force Base closed. By this time, they had five children — three daughters and

two sons. One daughter has since passed away. They have nine grandchildren, all boys, and two great-grandchildren. Jim retired from the FAA in 1988 after 33 years in air traffic control.

When they moved to Maine, the Corlisses purchased a former small dairy farm. They became inter-

ested in growing Christmas trees on the 30 acres of fields on their new farm.

Jim started with Scotch pines in 1970.

“They were a popular species at the time and grow fast. The problem was I killed 990 of the 1,000 I planted the first EXHIBIT, Page 5B

Free apple talk HIRAM — Every apple has a story and Sean Turley, heirloom apple aficionado and columnist for the Portland Press Herald, will tell some of them at the Great Ossipee Museum of the Hiram Historical Society on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 1:30 pm. There will be a Historical Society business meeting before the talk at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

The Baldwin apple was the most popular apple in New England and New York. Discovered by Loammi Baldwin, founder of Baldwin, Maine, it is a small, hard apple with few blemishes and long keeping qualities, good for cider and pies. It was widely grown in orchards in this area and shipped to England.

Sean will present old photos of Hiram’s apple orchards and pickers and tell their stories in his presentation. People are encouraged to bring an apple and any apple photos to the program for Sean to see. The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided at the program.

The Hiram Historical Society is located at 20 Historical Award Winning Wreath — Fryeburg Fair.

(Photos by Ellen Guilford) Ridge (off Main Street) in Hiram. For more information call 625-4762.

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FRYEBURG — Catholic Masses will be offered on both the opening day (Sunday, Sept. 30) and closing day (Sunday, Oct. 7) of the 2018 Fryeburg Fair. Both Masses will begin at 11 a.m. at the Hayseed Theater, in the fairground, next to Old MacDonald’s Farm near the Orange Gate (#8).

Father Peter Shaba, SMA, parochial vicar of the parishes, will celebrate the opening day Mass and Father Edward Clifford, pastor of the Parishes of the Western Maine Lakes & Foothills, will celebrate the closing day Mass.

Each year, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, located a short walk from the fairgrounds at 857 Main St. (Rte. 5), is filled with fairgoers from across the region.

Proceeds from fair parking in the church lot and the parish’s fair food booth behind the racetrack grandstand nearly cover the church’s winter heating costs.

To accommodate the large fair crowds, a Saturday Mass at 6 p.m. on Sept. 29 has been added to the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church schedule.

Among the fair’s organizers is Tony Martineau, who serves as sacristan at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. The church is open to the public during fair week, and visitors appreciate the opportunity to pause for prayer as well as use the facilities, often leav-

ing donations and well wishes along with their prayer intentions.

Last year, over 170,000 people attended the Fryeburg Fair, which was established in 1851 and is widely considered to be one of the best agricultural fairs in the United States. For a complete 2018 fair schedule visit www.fryeburgfair.org For more information about upcoming activities at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and other nearby churches visit Sean Turley, apple expert with a winesap apple tree. www.Cluster30.org

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Area Events Food mobile

The Good Shepherd Food Bank Food Mobile will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 South High St., to distribute fresh produce, perishable, and nonperishable food items for local people in need. The distribution will take place on Thursday, Oct. 4 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Anyone in need of emergency food assistance in Bridgton and the surrounding area is welcome. For more details call 647-2334.

Socrates Café

Socrates Café will meet at the Bridgton Community Center, Depot Street, on Monday, Oct. 1 starting at 6:15 p.m. with a meet and greet session. The discussion begins at 6:30 p.m. The topic this month is Volunteerism: Its Effects, Its Power, moderated by Ted Gerber. All are welcome to attend, light refreshments provided. For more information call 583-6957.

New Ping Pong Schedule

Starting Sunday, Oct. 7, Ping Pong will be held at the Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Note: The Town Hall will be closed to have the floor refinished from Nov. 5 to 24 so all activities there, including Ping Pong, will be cancelled during that time. Ping Pong will resume on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 25 and will continue on that schedule through the winter.

Moody in the Meadow!

CASCO — Meet Chrissi Moody on Sunday, Oct. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Raymond’s Frozen Custard, 857 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302) in Casco. Chat with Congressional candidates Dr. Mark Holbrook and Eric Brakey, as well as local candidates Sen. Hamper, Rep. Austin, Rep. Cebra, Greg Foster, and Tony Lorrain while enjoying the best frozen custard east of Sebago Lake!

World Communion Sunday

STONEHAM — Everyone is invited to join the people of the Waterford, North Waterford, and East Stoneham Churches to celebrate World Communion Sunday, Oct. 7. The service starts at 10 a.m. at the East Stoneham Church on Route 5 in East Stoneham, and will be led by Rev. Leslie Chatfield and Rev. Petra Smythe. The international communion service will feature seven different kinds of bread from around the world. A coffee hour will follow. All are welcome!

Cookbook Discussion

NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library is hosting another cookbook discussion on Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. featuring recipes from Bring It!: Tried and True Recipes for Potlucks and Casual Entertaining by Ali Rosen. Participants will discuss the book and its recipes and they must bring a dish made from a recipe in the book. Attendees may bring containers to take home samples of what others bring in. The cookbook will be available at the information desk to browse and make free copies of the recipes.

To register or for more information call 743-5309, ext. 1.

Country living

Art, books and last chance deals Drew Sanborn and Margaret Lindsey Sanborn love libraries. And books.

And they love making pictures of books.

In the new Yellow Wall Gallery exhibit at the Bridgton Public Library, they are delighted to see their photographs of their beautiful hometown library in the Bridgton Public Library. It is, for them, the best of all worlds.

The photographic works of Drew and Margaret are a blend of similar, yet differently focused, sensibilities.

Because they photograph and exhibit together, they often spend hours working at the same location.

“It could be an old farm, a rare book library, an historic location, or an unusual landscape,” explains Drew.

“We mix our work together,” says Margaret, “because we think our photographs speak to each other. They are fine photographs on their own, but next to each other, they are better.”

The Sanborn’s exhibit will be featured at the Yellow Wall Gallery at the Bridgton Public Library through the end of the year.

Photographs of books were shot within the library — a truly artistic view for all who love books and photography to enjoy.

The Yellow Wall Gallery is a project of the Friends of the Bridgton Library.

Local artists interested in exhibiting in a future gallery show can contact the

Friends at bridgtonlibraryThe Friends meet at the Library. Guests and new friends@gmail.com or visit 9:30 a.m. on the second members are always welthe library’s website http:// Tuesday of each month at comed. bridgtonlibrary.org/artexhibit/.

Bridgton Public Library Friends are also offering one last chance for some amazing book deals before Join the Lakes Environmental Association in welthe year ends. The last coming folks from ReVision Energy for an educational planned used book sale of workshop on solar energy on Tuesday, Oct. 2. the year will be Saturday, ReVision will be at the Maine Lake Science Center Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon on 51 Willett Road from 5 to 6:30 p.m. to share all things in The Book Shed behind solar! ReVision Energy is an employee-owned company the library. There will be and is Northern New England’s leading installer of solar plenty to choose from: ficenergy solutions, with over 5,000 installed systems that tion and nonfiction for both can withstand our winters! adults and children, includDid you know? We have a powerful solar resource ing recently published in Maine and resources for modern and affordable solar works, plus DVDs and panels, which means we can shrink our carbon footprint audio books, all at very reaand save money simultaneously! ReVision can consult sonable prices. Get a jump and plan more than just getting you off the grid. Bring on Christmas shopping or your questions about efficient electric heating systems, treat yourself to a new read! heat pumps, electric vehicle charging stations, and batThe Friends of the tery storage systems. Find out if your home is a good site Bridgton Public Library for solar, how much the systems cost, and what econominvite you to join them in ic and environmental returns might look like for you. their various activities and Light refreshments will be provided. This event fundraising efforts on behalf is free and open to the public, but please RSVP with of the library. To learn more Jill Mclaughlin at jmclaughlin@revisionenergy.com or visit: http://bridgtonlibrary.

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‘Work Trucks’ band at DAC

DENMARK — The Denmark Arts Center is pleased to present The Work Trucks on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Brendan Lake began writing music while sailing his schooner to far off places around the globe.

He landed in Sacramento, where he worked with Sal Valentino until eventually returning home to his roots in Woolwich, Maine.

Homecoming yard, bake sale The Lake Region High School Class of 2021 will hold a yard sale and bake sale this Saturday, Sept. 29 as part of Homecoming. The sales will take place on the school’s front lawn from 8 a.m. to noon.

Brendan has now partnered with Chris Lannon, a multistring player, engineer, and producer with many credits including producing Carly Simon.

Brackett H. Clark, his other partner, is a multiinstrumentalist, singersongwriter, engineer, and owner of Rising River Records. Brackett previously toured nationally with the California-based jamrock bands Transcendental Hayride and The Free Range Chickens. Together the trio form The Work Trucks, performing an eclectic mix of original music and covers they enhance with their own country-grunge, rock-jam style twists. Their debut release of Fishin’ Boat features a collection of Brendan Lake originals, with soulful and unvarnished lyrics, memorable

melodies, and captivating instrumental arrangements that will soon have the listener deeply engaged with the music. Visit www.risingriverrecords.com/fishin_ boat/a/fishin_boat to learn more about Rising River Records and to listen to The Work Trucks original music.

Tickets to The Work Trucks Oct. 6 concert are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (65+), and $8 for kids (under 18). All tickets are general admission and DAC members receive priority seating. Purchasing tickets in advance is strongly recommended. Lobby and concessions open at 7 p.m.

The Denmark Arts Center is located at 50 West Main St. (Rte. 160) in Denmark, To purchase tickets or find more information visit www.DenmarkArts.org or call 452-2412.

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Arts Alliance hosting jazz poetry concert The trio of Betsy Sholl (poetry), Jim Cameron (saxophone), and Gary Wittner (guitar) have been performing together since 2014. Sholl

has published eight collections of original poetry and was the Maine State Poet Laureate (appointed by the governor) from 2006 to 2011.

A number of her poems reference blues and jazz, and she began collaborating with Wittner and Cameron in 2012. The trio has created

Slow lane goes through Lovell Weekly Events Lovell Rec Senior Exercise class — Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:45 a.m.

Tai Chi, Lovell United Church of Christ — Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Gathering Place, Lovell United Church of Christ — Thursday at 10 a.m.

Fryeburg Fair Well folks, it’s that time again — Fryeburg Fair starts next week. For us locals in Lovell going into Fryeburg and the school buses, the traffic might be slow but those directing traffic have got it down pretty good, keeping it flowing along. I haven’t checked on the barns that burned this summer but thanks to Jean Andrews, I had a look. She put me in her car and drove me out to the site that was pretty empty with just few signs of the fire last time I looked.

She showed me where the original two barns with space for sheep and beef cattle were burned. In that space was a huge tent measuring 100’x260’ and held up with lots of metal pipes.

It is amazing that a tent company closer to home was more expensive then the company from away. It

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by Ethel Gilmore-Hurst Lovell Correspondent 925-3226 ehurst3@yahoo.com took three days to put the tent up, and after the Fair it will be taken down so the barn can be rebuilt. In all, there were eight other buildings damaged by the fire. It always amazes me the things that are made today. Have fun at the Fair!

The Movie I had quite a weekend starting on Saturday when my friend Joan and I went to see the movie Operation Finale. This is the story of the Israelis searching for, finding, and eventually sneaking Adolf Eichmann out of Argentina.

He was the German general accused of having millions of Jews massacred by the Nazis. At the beginning it was a bit confusing, but once the search began the action was riveting. Ben Kingsley played Eichmann and deserves an Academy

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by Cheryl Harmon Naples Correspondent 207-210-7337 scoopharmon01@gmail.com

News from Naples Wow — I didn’t think it would happen again but it did. We had a huge turnout for the Edes Falls supper last Saturday. Two plus sittings. Again, we ran out of pies but we had some cake to eat, so hopefully everyone got some dessert. We had a miniscule amount of everything else left over, enough for us to eat. We are so pleased to see everyone attending. Our next supper is Oct. 20, a Saturday, of course. We hope to see you all again. Everyone was so patient as we were down a few helpers.

Our baby is here! He was born at 12:40 p.m. on Wednesday. He weighed in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 20 and three-quarters inches long. He also sported a full head of black hair about an inch and a half long.

Quentin Allen Parady; mother and baby are doing fine and they came home Friday. Big brother Kayleb doesn’t really know what to think about Quentin yet. He has held him (with mom’s help) and the smile is from ear to ear. Daddy’s not too proud — ha, ha. He can’t fit through the doorway because his chest is so big!

Get well soon to Sewing Circle member Patti Hanley, and glad to see you’re better, Kathy Adams of Naples.

Anyone else out there who wants get well, birthday wishes, wedding congrats, anniversary happiness, births announced, etc. let me know I’ll put them in this column.

Text me or e-mail me, or leave a note on my door.

The Cumberland Fair has been going on this week and I hope everyone had fun. Fryeburg Fair runs from Sept. 30 to Oct. 7. Hope it will be good weather for that as well. I can’t wait to go! I love to watch the horse and oxen pulling.

Have a great week everyone!

‘Sharps on the Flats’ concert

WATERFORD — On Sunday, Oct. 14 at 3 p.m., the music series “Sharps on the Flat” will present its second concert at the Waterford Congregational Church (WCC) on Plummer Hill Road in Waterford, known locally as “The Flat.”

The program features the 18-member Chamber Singers, a division of the Maine Music Society Chorale of LewistonAuburn. They are an a cappella group that formed five years ago with a delightfully varied repertoire that includes Renaissance pieces, madrigals, spirituals, and ballads as well as contemporary songs by George Gershwin, the Beatles, and Billy Joel. They have performed at many local events, most notably L/A Art Walks, Twelfth Night Celebrations, Veterans’ Day festivities, and the Battle of the Blends.

Also performing in the concert is the LA Winds Woodwind Quintet, which

consists of flute and piccolo, soprano clarinet, saxophone, bass clarinet, and bassoon. All five musicians are members of the Auburn Community Concert Band. Their program will feature classical pieces by Gounod, Faure, Elgar, Bach, and Mozart, as well as the folk song Greensleeves and Happy Together, a song from the 1960s made popular by the pop group, The Turtles.

The concert is free and open to the public; donations will be gratefully accepted and, after expenses, proceeds will go to support the Sweden Food Pantry.

The WCC Music Committee, under the leadership of Music Director Jane Morse, is organizing the concert series, which was launched in June to a full house. The third concert in the series will feature the St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble from Russia, who will perform on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in the church.

Award for his portrayal. It was a suspenseful movie right up to the point when they escaped the Argentine police to fly to Israel. I wish young people will go to see it to gain an awareness of what Hitler did to the poor Jews of Germany.

I lived during the time the movie took place, but this film gave me a true image of the Nazi part of World War II. Going Apple Picking On Sunday I received a call from my granddaughter Shannon telling me they’d pick me up and we would go apple picking. The “we” included Shannon’s two children, Hunter and Lilliana, plus her husband Justin and his mother, Laurie. I had nothing planned and knew the Patriots were playing that night, so I got ready. As it is with little children, it took awhile but they arrived,

packed me in the front seat, and off we went to Sweden to the PieTree Orchard. We had to visit the store, of course, where Lilliana did some dance steps for the folks who smiled, which kept her going. I just stood there encouraging her — I was enjoying her performance, but mother kept saying no. I tried to tell my granddaughter that “no” is a word they don’t understand until well into their 50s, at least. The other folks encouraged her, too. What can I say — she’s a showoff! Before you apple pick you have to have nourishment, which means pizza.

And they certainly have good pizza there. After a wagon ride, it was time to pick the apples and for GG to sit down and rest.

Happy faces pulled up in the family wagon filled with apples ready to eat.

I was surprised that they grew peaches there, too.

With the youngsters and GG yawning, we made it back to Lovell. After I was dropped off I wanted a nap but instead I played cribbage, raced to Stow Corner for chowder, enjoyed dinner with Norma, and at last went to bed, it was a long day. Glad to see Tiger win again!

Pierson’s musical meditations

On Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m. nationally-known pianist and performer Heather Pierson will be playing her Musical Meditations at the Dragonfly Barn, 95 Sanborns Grove (off Highland Ridge) in Bridgton.

Heather launched the Musical Meditations project last year and uploads new, entirely improvised piano pieces every week for the project’s online subscribers. She also improvises more pieces and

creates a mindful, meditative space for listeners at the Dragonfly Barn. Participants are encouraged to bring a cushion, yoga mat, or pillow to make the hour as comfortable as possible. Tickets are $10 per person and all are welcome to experience an hour of rest, relaxation, and deep peace. Advance tickets and more information are available at www.heatherpierson.com/musical_meditations

Area births

Bethany A. Keaten and Brian E. Rawls of Porter, Maine are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Remi Amber Rawls on Sept. 12, 2018 at 7:16 a.m. in Memorial Hospital, North Conway, N.H. Remi Amber joins a sister, Riley Keaten, age three. Maternal grandparents: Mary and Dennis Keaton Jr. of Fryeburg, Maine.

Paternal grandparents: The late Theresa Rawls and the late Douglas Michaud.

Melody and Wilmer Rudolph of Porter, Maine welcome the arrival of their son, Austin Blake Rudolph, who was born at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. at 4:18 a.m. on Sept. 13, 2018. Maternal grandparents: Beth and Peter Cormier of Porter, Maine. Paternal grandparents: Ruth Ann and Jonathan Rudolph of Boiling Springs, Pa. Kristil Emery and Tim Plante of Conway, N.H. proudly announce the birth of their son, Connor Timothy Plante, who arrived at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 17, 2018 at Memorial Hospital, North Conway, N.H. Maternal grandparents: Donald Emery of Fryeburg, Maine; Barbara and Dave Cameron of New Gloucester, Maine. Paternal grandparents: Elaine and Murry Plante of Littleton, N.H.

interactive arrangements of Sholl’s poetry in which music and text are thematically and rhythmically connected.

They listen intensely to each other as specific words and phrases are coordinated with the music and improvisational sections without words are woven into the arrangements.

Gary Wittner and Jim Cameron have been performing together as a duo and in larger jazz groups for over 20 years.

Wittner performs locally, regionally, and internationally. He was chosen four times to represent the United States overseas, and he has performed and taught music on five continents. He teaches music at the University of Southern Maine School of Music and at Bowdoin College, and performs regularly in jazz, Latin, and Middle Eastern music groups. Since 1999, he has released seven CDs and one

book called Thelonious Monk for Guitar.

Jimmy Cameron has performed in jazz clubs, concerts, and festivals around the world in cities such as Boston, London, Tokyo and Vancouver. A featured performer for the Boston Jazz Coalition and the Boston Globe Jazz Festival, Jimmy has performed with jazz greats Lou Donaldson, Jimmy Garrison, Phil Woods, and Joe Jones as well as blues legend Mighty Sam McLain.

Well-known and respected among his peers, Jimmy has been playing all styles of jazz and blues in and around the Boston area for nearly 50 years.

The concert will take place at the Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St. in Raymond. It will start at 7 p.m. and the doors open at 6:30 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $10 per person.

Breakfasts & Suppers Saturday, September 29 Annual Turkey Supper, 5 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 42 Sweden Rd. (Rte. 93), Bridgton. To benefit the church outreach programs. $15 adults, $5 children age four to eight, children under three eat free.

FMI 647-8549 or stpetersbridgtonmaine@gmail.com Saturday Night Harvest Supper, 5 – 6 p.m., Casco Village Church UCC, 941 Meadow Rd. (Rte. 121) in Casco. Locally raised and smoked ham, local baked beans, squash, and vegetables, as well as homemade casseroles, desserts, and coffee. $8 adults, $5 children eight and under, $21 family maximum. Sponsored by Christian Education Committee.

Sunday, September 30 Public breakfast, 9:30 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 South High St., Bridgton. Sponsored by the Bridgton/Fryeburg Knights of Columbus Council 11376. Menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and beverages. $8 adults, $5 children under 12.

Friday, October 5 Fall Festival Community Supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., Rte. 219, East Sumner. Bear meat, poultry, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, zucchini casserole, tomato bisque, cucumber salad, apple bread, rolls, mincemeat and squash pie, and beverages. Donations accepted to benefit church programs. FMI 388-2263 or 388-2667.

Saturday, October 6 Pancake breakfast, 7 – 9 a.m., West Baldwin United Methodist Church, Route. 113, West Baldwin.

Menu features pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee, and orange juice. $7 adults, $3 children 10 and under.

Harvest supper, 5 – 6 p.m., North Sebago Methodist Church, Route 114, Sebago. Corned beef and all the vegetables.

Roast beef supper, 5 p.m., Hiram Community Center, 14 Historical Ridge, Hiram. $10 adults, $4 children under 12. FMI 625-8074.

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Second Nature Children’s message and free toy photo contest Get your shoes on and your cameras ready! The Second Nature Adventure Challenge, a program of Maine West and Mahoosuc Pathways, is proud to announce the Fall 2018 Photo Contest. Second Nature is a walking and hiking program comprised of nine hikes in the Maine West region of Oxford Hills, Bethel, and Rumford. The photo contest encourages people to get out on the trails, take pictures, then upload them to the website for public voting.

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DENMARK Fri., Sept. 28 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, arduous hike, Mt. Jefferson via Ridge of the Caps, return via Castellated Ridge, (4,000 ft.). Meet 7:30 a.m. at Denmark Congregational Church. FMI 756-2247.

Fri., Sept. 28 — Denmark Mountain Hikers, easy hike, Gem Pool, Crawford Notch, N.H. (3,522 ft.). Meet 8 a.m. at Denmark Congregational Church. FMI 756-2247.

Sat., Sept. 29 — Fall Harvest Festival, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Denmark Congregational Church. Harvest Table, bake sale, lunch table. For more information, 215-7101.

HARRISON Wed., Oct. 3 — Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., Museum on Maple Ridge Rd. Program: panel discussion.

HIRAM Sat., Sept. 29 — Tim Caverly, Maine children’s author of The Allagash Tales, 1:30 p.m., So You Think You Know Maine slide show and reading. Soldiers Memorial Library, 85 Main St. FMI 6254650.

NAPLES Sat., Sept. 29 — LRHS Class of 2021 yard and bake sale, 8 a.m. - noon, Lake Region High School front lawn.

OTISFIELD Sat., Sept. 29 — Community contra dance, 6 – 8 p.m., Otisfield Community Hall, 292 Rte. 121. Family-friendly, no experience or partner necessary.

Free admission, donations accepted. FMI 539-3072.

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Sat., Sept. 29 — The Ale House String Band, 7:30 p.m., Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Rd., South Paris.

FMI and tickets 743-8452.

Sat., Oct., 6 — Mike Miclon’s The Early Evening Show, comedy TV show spoof, 7:30 p.m., Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Rd., South Paris. FMI and tickets 743-8452.

Sat., Oct., 6 —Mountain Top Music At Home concert, Jazz for Two Pianos with Joe Mulholland and Tom Hojnacki, $35 per person. Reserve tickets at www.mountaintopmusic.org/ concert-series/ or call 603-4474737.

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Alcoholics Anonymous, noon – 1 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton. O/D MONDAYS Taoist Tai Chi beginner class, 9 – 10:30 a.m., Harrison Congregational Church Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 – 10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street. FMI 647-2402.

Sebago Food Pantry, 9 – 10:30 a.m. (3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 2nd Mon.) Nazarene Church, Rte. 114. FMI 787-2177.

Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m.

– noon, Lovell United Church of Christ.

Bridge, 1 p.m., Bradley St., Fryeburg. Runs year-round.

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

Celebrate Recovery, Christ-based 12-step recovery program, 6 – 8 p.m., Lake Region Vineyard Church, 402 Main St., Bridgton. FMI 6475439.

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

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

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Senior Lunch, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THURSDAYS Rotary Club Meeting, 7:15 a.m. Bridgton Community Center.

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

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

Gathering Place for Seniors, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Lovell United Church of Christ, Rte. 5. FMI 925-1321.

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

Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

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

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

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

Taoist Tai Chi beginner class, 10 – 11:30 a.m., 41 Depot St., Bridgton Preschool Storytime, 10 – 11 a.m., Bridgton Public Library.

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

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

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SATURDAYS Bridgton Farmers Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Depot St. (behind Renys).

Sebago Clothes Closet, 9 a.m. – noon. Free clothing, footwear, and bedding for Maine citizens. Warming hut next to Church of Nazarene, Rte. 114, Sebago. FMI 7872177.

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

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

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

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

SUNDAYS Ping Pong, 1 – 4 p.m., Bridgton Town Hall, all welcome, equipment provided free.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Naples Food Pantry, 10 – 11:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, Village Green. FMI 595-2754.

Technology Help, 10:30 – noon, Bridgton Public Library Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Methodist Church, 98 Main St., FMI 6474476.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Harrison Food Bank, 6 – 7:30 p.m., VFW Hall, 176 Waterford Rd. FMI 890-9742.

Al-Anon Bridgton, 7 p.m.

Newcomers Meeting, 7:30 8:30 p.m. Open Meeting, St. Joseph Catholic Church.

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

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BRIDGTON Thur., Sept. 27 — Bridgton Lyme Support Group, 7 p.m., Community Center. Over age 18. FMI bridgtonmelyme@ gmail.com Tue., Oct. 2 — Solar energy workshop, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Maine Lake Science Center, 51 Willett Rd. Free, RSVP appreciated.

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Thur., Oct. 4 — Good Shepherd Food Bank Food Mobile, 9 - 10:30 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 South High St. All area residents welcome. FMI 647-2334.

Fri., Oct. 5 — Teen Fantasy Book Club, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

Sat., Oct. 6 — Friends of the Library Book Shed, 10 a.m.

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Tue., Oct. 9 — Friends of the Library board meeting, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

Wed., Oct. 10 — STEAM Slime Time (ages 4 - 12), 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library. Free, registration requested. FMI and to register 647-2472.

BROWNFIELD Sat., Sept. 29 — GLLT and Upper Saco Valley Land Trust paddle through Brownfield Bog, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Bog Road. Bring your own kayak and dress appropriately to explore the wetland. FMI 925-1056.

CASCO Mon., Oct. 8 — RaymondCasco Historical Society meeting, 6 p.m., Historical

STOW — Rev. Doug Forbes will deliver a special children’s message at the Stow Baptist Church in Stow, Maine on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. At the conclusion of the message each child will receive a colorful new memory toy. When the children hold the toy in their hands a Bible verse suddenly appears! This unique toy can share the message of God’s great love with the children for years to come.

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September 27, 2018, The Bridgton News, Page 5B

Early Act Club picks blueberries for pantries

By Allen Crabtree SEBAGO — Two-dozen lively and eager members of the Early Act Club from Molly Ockett School in Fryeburg descended on Crabtree’s Blueberries on a bright, cool Saturday morning to pick blueberries for the Brownfield and Sweden Food Pantries.

Their advisor, Diane Reo, said that the Early Act Club is a Junior Rotary organization, and that this is a service project that was suggested by Ashley and Karen Watson.

When the students spilled out of the yellow SAD 72 school bus that had pulled up at the blueberry farm, the owner of the farm, Allen Crabtree, welcomed them and gave them brief instructions: “Pick the blue blueberries — the folks at the food pantries won’t want green ones — the green berries are sour and crunchy!”

Each student took a bucket from the side of the shed and disappeared among the tall blueberry bushes. After a surprisingly short time, they returned to the blueberry shed with full buckets of beautiful blue, ripe berries. Debra Delmonico from Molly Ockett School filled pint container after pint container until nearly 50 pints had been filled for the food pantry. The students then went back into the bushes to pick some berries to bring home for themselves.

The 50 pints of berries and the 29 pounds the students picked for themselves were all donated by Crabtree’s for a good cause.

Berry picking continues strong at Crabtree’s Blueberries (located on Route 107 in Sebago), with the late variety Elliott berries still hanging on the bushes like bunches of grapes. Picking will continue until the first hard frost ends the season, so everyone is urged to come and get

COMMUNITY PROJECT — Members of the Early Act Club from Molly Ockett School were at Crabtree’s Blueberries picking blueberries for the Brownfield and Sweden Food Pantries.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree)

EFFORT TO HELP OTHERS — Members of the Early Act Club Kasey McCabe and Amber Gagnon from Molly Ockett School picking blueberries for the Brownfield and Sweden Food Pantries. (Photo by Allen Crabtree) SELECTING THE BEST BERRIES — Chloe Longpre reaching for the low ones on the blueberry bush, filling her bucket with blueberries for the Brownfield and Sweden Food Pantries.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree) one more bucket of blueberEditor’s Note: There are ries before the season ends. lots of berries left and if Last year that didn’t occur any other food pantries are until early October. interested, contact Allen

Crabtree at 653-9271. “We would be pleased to donate what they pick to the food pantries,” he said.

Trees and wreaths at Fryeburg Fair (Continued from Page 1B) year because I didn’t know they would not grow in turf. The Maine Christmas Tree Association taught me about herbicide and things got better,” he said.

They sold their first trees in 1970. Jim went on to become the president of the Maine Christmas Tree Association, as well as president of the National Christmas Tree Association.

In the latter role, he represented the association’s membership when presenting the White House Christmas tree to First Lady Laura Bush in 2001. That same year, Jim appeared on the Martha Stewart show and delivered his vast expertise on Christmas trees. This archival video can still be

seen on www.marthastewart.com and is very enjoyable and educational.

The Corliss family has sold thousands of cut-yourown Christmas trees to generations of holiday buyers.

Piper Mountain Farms has a seasonal gift shop and a mail order business selling wreaths, centerpieces, garland and gift combinations of Maine produced food items. Visit www.pipermtn. com Despite the pre-holiday schedule, Jim and Norma arrive at Fryeburg Fair every year to set up the tree and wreath exhibit and sell seedlings to the public to benefit the Maine Association of Christmas Trees scholarship fund. They credit the late Jim LaCasce and his wife

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“Jim LaCasce laid out the tree exhibit every year and Jeanene arranged the wreath exhibit. He was an exceptional balsam fir tree grower, setting a standard few others have reached,” Jim Corliss said. “Jim and Jeanene helped for several days each year and made huge contributions to our department and the Fryeburg Fair.”

Jim Corliss will be conducting daily wreathmaking demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. On the last Sunday, he will offer the 11 a.m. demonstration only.

Back on the farm changes are in the air. On Jan. 1, Piper Mountain Farm will go to new owners, retired Navy Captain Larry “Mac” McMullen and his wife

Anne. The business will live on. Jim and Norma will continue to act as mentors for as long as they are needed. Jim and Norma have bought a smaller house in Hampden, 11 miles from the farm.

Be sure to stop by the Christmas Tree and Wreath Exhibit at Fryeburg Fair. PICKERS — Members of the Early Act Club Sharis For more information go to Santos and Vivian Waldie from Molly Ockett School picking blueberries for the Brownfield and Sweden www.fryeburgfair.org Food Pantries.

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September 27, 2018, The Bridgton News, Page 1C

Laker recaps VOLLEYBALL York 3, Lakers 0: Savannah Silke did a good job on defense and offense at the net, earning three blocks and five kills, and Kayah McLean did really well with some hard hits and serves.

“One of our newer players, Sam Pinet, also made some great digs off of some hard serves and hits from York,” LR Coach Ryan Shible said. “Our serving percentage also struggled against York, as we missed too many serves that prevented us from generating momentum. Serving can make or break a team, and we simply must do better in this area in our future matches. York also had some strong hitters, and ended up doing a better job executing on offense at the front of the net.”

Over the next few weeks, the Lakers will be working on being more consistent with serves, as well as with generating consistent attacks at the net, with hard, well-placed hits.

“If we can execute and be consistent in these two areas, I believe we should do well in our next matches,” Coach Shible said.

G1: 25 to 9, York G2: 25 to 12, York G4: 25 to 15, York Wells 3, Lakers 0: The difference maker for the Lakers against Wells was Kayah McLean; she had consistent serves during the match, and was on fire with her offense at the net, generating nine kills in the match.

“Our offensive line at the net was much stronger against KEEPING THE BALL IN THE SCORING CIRCLE — Lake Region’s Kaitlyn Plummer fires a shot toward Wells, with some great hits from Kayah McLean, Savannah the Fryeburg Academy goal in the second overtime, past the outstretched stick of Raider defender Tina Silke and Libby Poitras,” Coach Shible said. “For our next LeBlanc. match against Brunswick, I am looking to see consistency with getting the ball to our setter on serve receive; if we can do this, our hitters should be able to generate good momentum on offense and put points on the board.”

G1: 25 to 12, Wells G2: 25 to 16, Wells G3: 25 to 13, Wells Up next: The Lakers next home match is Thursday, Oct. 4 against Kennebunk at 6 p.m. turn it around.

By Wayne E. Rivet BOYS’ SOCCER “At 0-4, I definitely felt Staff Writer LAKER RECAPS, Page 4C Delaney Meserve never it was a building process.

I knew that we were betlost faith.

A few weeks ago, the ter than our record. I knew Laker junior thought her it just needed some time. field hockey season had Once we got a win, we been cut short when her were really motivated to knee buckled following a keep going,” she said. “I collision. Without her skill think we’ve been jelling as set and speed up front, the a team, between our passing and our communication, team opened at 0-4.

Fortunately, Meserve it’s been a lot better. It took dodged any ligament dam- some time getting used to age and shortly returned not having our seniors (from to competition after some a year ago). We’ve learned physical therapy. Her return to play without them… and improved play saw Lake Being our Homecoming game and being Fryeburg, Region win five straight.

As the sun started to dip we really wanted to win in the sky Monday, Delaney this one, especially since Meserve was in the right they are at the top (of the spot, at the right time to Heals).”

Lake Region Coach score her biggest goal to date. A low, quick shot skid- Pauline Webb likes where ded past Fryeburg Academy her club is right now.

“We’re really clicking. goalie Bailey Richardson with 1:47 left in the second Practice time is intense. CELEBRATING — Laker teammates hug Delaney overtime to lift the Lakers We’re pushing them hard. Meserve (#1) after she scored the game winner in the (Rivet Photos) (6-4) past the top-ranked We’re demanding. With second overtime to beat Fryeburg. three games a week, we Lake Region was up for it was interesting watchRaiders (7-2).

“It was all adrenaline. have got to get them in the win. They played really ing the two different styles It’s so exciting to be able shape to handle that inten- well. It’s their Homecoming meet,” Coach Frost said. to play,” Meserve said after sity. No games have been game. That’s what you’re “Someone has to put it in supposed to do, give 110 the net, and it didn’t happen playing a lot of minutes, yet easy,” she said.

Monday certainly was percent and win and it’s for us today.” still having enough gusto The Lakers had played left to pin the Raiders in a battle, as both coaches supposed to be a big deal.

Our girls are great sports an overtime game against their own end during 7-on-7 expected.

“Today, it was a crazy win or lose. They work well Poland (a 4-3 loss), while play and force four penalty well-played game. They together. They don’t get it was the Raiders first vencorner chances.

The fourth try did the (Lake Region) were a much down on each other. And, ture into extra time.

“I look at my most roundstronger team than we saw they give 100 percent. What trick.

“I passed the ball to the early in the season. I felt a lot more could I ask for as a ed players — ones that can play at both ends of the top of the circle to Julia of the time they out played coach?”

Despite their first loss field, who has some good (Murch). She pushed the ball us,” Fryeburg Academy back to Kaitlyn (Plummer), Coach Dede Frost said. last week, Fryeburg arrived 1-on-1 stick work because and she drove it, and I “Today, the, girls didn’t feel in Naples as Class B South’s everyone needs to be able tipped it in,” Meserve said. they played their best game, heal point leader at 7-1. to get by a defender — to “It was so close all game, but not every game is going Playing their third straight be on the field during 7-onso it was awesome to win to be all 11 players play- road game, the Raiders had 7. The endurance piece is a it. Our confidence is really ing their best. They gave “their moments” in the first real key — play hard and high right now. We feel we 100 percent effort, which is half, but were unable to keep sticks down while they are pushing,” Coach Webb important to me. They give score. can beat anyone.”

“It was a well-played said.

When the Lakers started their all, and at the end of Her message to LR playHEAD UP ON THE COMPETITION as Lake slow, including a 2-0 loss the game it wasn’t enough, game, each team had the Region’s Liam Grass deflects a long pass away from at Fryeburg, Meserve was that’s competition. I’m not other on the run, we each ers was as follows: a NYA attacker.

(Rivet Photo) confident the team would disappointed in our girls. had our times dominating, OVERTIME, Page 2C

Right spot, right time

Meserve goal downs Raiders in OT

FA ‘Backers’ lower the boom

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer YARMOUTH — With a gusting wind howling across the artificial turf, Calvin Southwick had his number called early and often Friday night.

He responded, big time.

The junior running back scored two touchdowns and rushed for 183 yards to lead Fryeburg Academy to a 35-0 win over Yarmouth.

“Calvin runs hard and has great vision. He sees the hole very well. They’re moving guys around, but he was still able to make a side step here, and make a move there, for big gains.

Plays designed to go inside, he bounced because he saw something. He runs with good vision,” Raider Coach David Turner said. “You combine good offensive line play with a back with smarts GOOD HANDS by FA receiver Isaak McKenney and good vision, it leads to (#21) resulted in a touchdown as the pass sailed over that (35-0).”

Yarmouth’s Camden Miller.

(Rivet Photo) Early on, Coach Turner

tried to get a feel for how the Clippers would attack his Raiders, so he dialed up a steady dose of running plays, which was the game plan regardless if there had been a whipping wind or not.

“That wind was strong in our face in the first quarter and we were deep in our own end. I wanted to see if we could get the running game going, and if we could establish the line of scrimmage because they were quick. We were trying to figure a few things out. We ran some safe running plays to get a feel for what they were doing,” Coach Turner said. “It always starts up front. We dominated both sides of the line of scrimmage from the outset. Once we started moving the ball, we didn’t need to throw it.

As the game went on, the ability to run the ball opened up huge passing lanes.”

Senior quarterback Oscar

Saunders only went to the air 10 times, but he zipped a bullet over the middle to Isaak McKenney for a 17-yard TD, and later had wideout Nathan Knapp make a back-shoulder catch, which turned a Yarmouth defender, allowing for the Raider senior to spin left and bolt for a 54-yard score.

Saunders also showed good speed, bursting through a huge hole over the right side and beating Yarmouth defensive end Thomas Gentillini to the pylon for a 32-yard score.

“You try to have as much balance as you can,” Coach Turner said. “Tonight, it started with the running game and the guys up front.”

Like the Raiders, Yarmouth tested FA’s front on the game’s third drive.

Starting in FA territory, the Clippers pounded the ball, calling 10 running plays.

Harry Steinharter’s nineyarder on a counter play

gave the Clippers a first down in the red zone.

FA’s big hitters — linebackers Reese Kneissler, Tucker Buzzell and Jack Campbell — lowered the boom.

Sam Mason — Kneissler stop, one yard Jack Ricciardi — Buzzell hit, no gain QB Noah Eckersley-Ray — Campbell and Buzzell combine, no gain Ricciardi on a pitch play — Buzzell and Liam Harriman on the spot, loss of two.

The ‘backers’ set the tone for the rest of the night, stuffing the Yarmouth run game to just 102 yards on 34 carries. Take away 36 yards gained in garbage time with several starters on the bench, the Clips averaged 1.9 yards per carry.

“As a group, they’re as good as anyone I’ve had.

Reese and Buzzell, throw RAIDERS, Page 3C

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BIG HIT by Fryeburg captain Abigail Hewes past Lake Region’s Kaitlyn Plummer.

Meserve tips OT game winner (Continued from Page 1C) One touch and pass.

Run up the field You’re not tired.

Everybody plays defense and everybody plays offense.

“We’ve been working on their mental game. You’re not tired, your legs are not heavy. You are ready to play. Dig in deeper. And, how bad to you want it?” she said. “They got into a zone and played through it.”

Down the sideline, Coach Frost viewed overtime as another lesson for her squad.

“It has to happen at some point. Every game is a lesson. I was glad that we did do that. If we could have won in regulation, of course I would have chosen that and do 7-on-7 another day,” she said. “They (Lake Region) had corners in overtime, and that’s what you try to do, force the other team into making mistakes in the circle. That was the difference. They capitalized on our mistake. We had some trouble communicating with each other. That’s what my girls were talking about after the game. It’s

SO CLOSE — Laker junior midfielder Victoria Ross reacts after a whistle during Monday’s showdown with rival Fryeburg Academy.

BATTLING FOR CONTROL near the sideline are Fryeburg Academy’s captain Camelia Ghadfa (left) and Lake Region forward Kendyl Ridlon.

(Rivet Photos) something they will work out.”

After one overtime failed to land a victor, the teams played embarked on a second five-minute session, setting stage for Meserve’s heroics.

“We talk about the discipline to stay where you are supposed to be so that when the ball comes in your space, you’re there. After the game, we talked about while Delaney put the ball in the goal, everyone else had a role in getting the ball up the field. It’s credit to all of them,” Coach Webb said.

“We’re pretty excited and on a good run right now. We’re playing well, but have some room to improve.”

Coach Webb cited the play of junior midfielder Julia Murch, whose tenacity set up the winning goal.

“Julia is carrying the team, doing a lot of work.

She sets the bar high. I tell the kids that when you see your teammate dig in and work that hard, you have got to work just as hard to help her out. She sets the standard,” Coach Webb said. “It’s not about one hit and being done. It’s a hit and stay with it until the ball is on a teammate’s stick. Julia does that so well. Julia is relentless. She never gives up on a play. She keeps her stick on the ball and her body in the play until she wins the ball or a whistle is blown or she’s able to pass it to a teammate. Her tenacious play was a big reason we outshot Fryeburg.”

Coach Webb also praised the work of junior midfielder Victoria Ross.

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FOLLOWING THE BOUNCING BALL near the midfield are Lake Region’s Shayla Dunn (left) and Fryeburg’s Maggie Powers and Kirsten Wentworth. the field,” the coach said.

“In our OT period, I had a sub ready to go in for her, she looked like she couldn’t catch her breath. She is fast and has great stick skills and I didn’t want to take her out, but she was making me a bit nervous. She turned to me just before what ended up being the winning penalty corner and said, ‘I’m fine, coach.’ After the game, she had a big smile on her face and said, ‘I wanted this game so badly, coach.’ That brought a smile to my face.

In our team talk after the game, I shared that with the team and said to all of them, ‘If you play that way, with that relentless attitude, in the rest of our games this year, you will continue to win games.”

Coach Webb added that her Lakers need to improve on their communication.

“We are aggressive going to the ball, but we don’t communicate/call the ball, which often results in obstructions or hitting the ball into our own player,” she said.

Meanwhile, Coach Frost had nothing but praise for her team, which is short on numbers this fall but huge in heart.

“We’re in the middle of a rough stretch with four road games, one to go. It’s been a test. They’re tired.

I’ve concentrated a ton on conditioning (with 11 players and two swings). They could run 60 minutes, but if someone is having an off-

CLUTCH SAVE by Raider goalie Bailey Richardson, who has junior Bridget O’Neil by her side. game or rolls an ankle, we don’t have that flexibility to have someone else to take their place,” Coach Frost said. “If someone told me we would be 7-2, I’d say ‘no way.’ To have beaten the top teams the first time around — fighting their way through those, it’s not like we took any of those teams by storm, every single one was an earned game — says a lot about these girls. Usually, we start out a little slow. It’s different

to have this kind of season.

I like being the underdog. I like being fifth or sixth and beating one or two. Having that target on your back is tough. When every game is so competitive and you win by a goal, it wears on you.

Our girls have handled it very well.”

FA netminder Bailey Richardson recorded 17 saves, while Laker goalie Katie Keenan stopped four shots.

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BREAKING FREE — Fryeburg Academy junior running back Calvin Southwick had a big night Friday, rushing for two scores and 183 yards in a win over Yarmouth. (Rivet Photos)

Raiders defense stifles Clips 35-0, now 3-1 (Continued from Page 1C) Jack in, they’ve been playing for three years. They see things, they react and they hit hard. Tucker has been playing since he was a

freshman, so he’s played a lot of football here,” Coach Turner said. “Those guys have great instinct. They have toughness. They compete. And, they’re smart.

RAIDERS 35 First Downs: Run 10, Pass 3 Penalties: 7-for-60 yards Turnovers: None Rushing: 38 carries, 258 yards. Calvin Southwick 24-183, Oscar Saunders 8-57, Liam Harriman 5-9, Nathan Knapp 1-9 Passing: Oscar Saunders 5-of-10, 109 yards, 2 TDs Receiving: Nathan Knapp 3-76, TD; Isaak McKenney 2-33, TD Total Offense: 367 yards Tackles (solo, assist, total): Liam Chisari 4-1-5, Reese Kneissler 5-2-7, Jack Campbell 3-6-9, Tucker Buzzell 4-48, Arnold Jaber 2-0-2, Josh Frye 1-1-2, Dawson Jones 1-01, Caleb Bowles 1-0-1, Liam Harriman 1-2-3, Eli Mahan 3-1-4, Ethan Burk 3-0-3, Charlie Stokes 1-1-2 Up next: Big game this Saturday for the Raiders as they host Gardiner, also 3-1. The Tigers beat Lake Region 44-14 last week, and have wins over Morse (34-7) and Winslow (35-30). The blemish was a 34-13 defeat against York.

“We felt at the beginning of the year that Gardiner was going to be near the top. We know that we have to play our best game. If we play our best, we’ll be right there with them,” FA Coach David Turner said. “We needed this one, but we have some tough football ahead.”

YARMOUTH 0 First Downs: Run 4, Pass 0 Penalties: 2-10 Turnovers: None Rushing: 34 carries, 102 yards Passing: 1-of-9, 3 yards Total Offense: 105 yards

They set everything up.

It’s been a long time since we’ve had a group like this.”

Southwick helped dig the Raiders out of the hole, taking a pitch and rumbling 18 yards. FA erased two holding penalties behind big pushes from the O-line, and strong running inside the tackles by Southwick and Saunders.

Fryeburg caught a break when Saunders lost the handle on the ball after a 17-yard gain, but the play was ruled dead due to an inadvertent whistle. FA scored on the next play as Southwick dashed left and raced 12 yards for a TD three minutes into the second quarter.

Eddie Thurston kicked the PAT, 7-0.

After a Yarmouth 3-andout, FA’s Eli Mahan partially blocked the punt, giving the Raiders the ball at the Y-39. Southwick got outside for 14 yards, and two plays later, Saunders fired a quick hitter to Knapp for 12 more.

On first down at the Y-8, Southwick scored off left tackle. Thurston tacked on the extra point, 14-0.

Again, the Raider defense was stifling. Eckersley-Ray

IN A RUSH — Top, Raider lineman Josh Frye pressures Yarmouth quarterback Noah Eckersley-Ray to throw quickly and falling backwards; (below) Raider QB Oscar Saunders gets a pass off before being caught by Thomas Gentillini.

had to fire a pass fading away as Harriman nearly sacked the senior quarterback, causing an incompletion. Campbell and Kneissler then dropped E-R for a six-yard loss, forcing a punt.

Southwick went back to work, gaining 11 yards.

But, a bloody nose forced

him to miss a couple of plays. Faced with a 3rdand-9, Southwick returned and delivered a big 14-yard pickup.

FA nearly fumbled away the ball, but lineman Kempton Maillett saved the day, and the drive. On fourth down, Saunders blew past the Yarmouth defense for a

32-yard TD with 53.1 seconds until halftime. Again, the FA line paved the way.

Thurston added the PAT, 21-0.

There would be no letdown.

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(Continued from Page 1C) NYA 5, Lakers 1: Chase Rohde scored twice to pace North Yarmouth Academy (6-0) to a win over Lakers (0-4-1) in Naples last week.

Jason Harlow was the goal scorer for Lake Region.

Yarmouth 8, Lakers 1: Jack Jones scored his third hat trick of the season as the Clippers (6-0-1) cruised past the Lakers (0-6-1) at Yarmouth. Nate BragdonClement had a second-half goal for Lake Region.

Without question, the best story of the night was the truest testament to class and good sportsmanship as the Lakers enabled Jared Conant to realize a moment he will likely never forget.

Jared is confined to a wheelchair due to Muscular Dystrophy, yet he is a big supporter of Clipper soccer and a valued teammate. With the Clippers up 5-0 at the half, Laker Coach Ryan Harlow and his players allowed Jared to enter the game, pushed by teammate Eric LaBrie (who scored in the first half), and ultimately scored a goal. LR

HE SCORES! — Lake Region’s Jason Harlow looks to celebrate his goal with teammate Logan Parsons during last week’s contest against North Yarmouth Academy. netminder Logan Davis and other kids, and pointed out travel to Cape Elizabeth on fellow LR teammates con- that a former teammate used Wednesday for a 6 p.m. congratulated Jared, who was Jared’s story as the topic of his test.

FOOTBALL also quickly surrounded by college entrance essay.

Gardiner 44, Lakers 14: his Clipper mates.

And for Jared, he smiled Yarmouth Coach Mike and said it was “really cool” When one of the league’s top Hagerty, who had arranged the to be in a real game with his clubs loses badly (a 35-14 moment with Coach Harlow, teammates. “It meant a lot drubbing by York), one can described the Lakers’ gesture because it felt like a family expect a big bounce back, as “all class.” He described to me, because they all liked especially when the game is Jared as an “inspiration” to hanging out with me and hav- at home.

Gardiner unleashed a ing fun with me,” he said.

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BODY STOP — Sophomore midfielder Giovani Lopez stops a drive during the Lakers’ game against NYA. (Rivet Photos) a touchdown on the game’s Coach Shea said, “This team second play. The Tigers made is by far the best team I’ve it 14-0 on a 40-yard air strike, coached here at Lake Region. and turned another turn- They accepted the challenge over into points, setting up to go out there, be tough and a 55-yard TD run. Gardiner aggressive and play football added another rushing TD to the right way.” lead 26-0.

So what will it take to Lake Region finally had a crack the win column? positive moment when junior “To gain a win, we have quarterback Ethan McMurray to be able to execute on the (12 carries, 60 yards) scooted offensive side of the ball when 29 yards for a score. Gardiner, we are getting pressed and however, answered with an blitzed,” Coach Shea said.

18-yard TD run just before “On the defensive side of the the half. ball, we have to keep getting LR’s other score was on better every week. This team a four-yard run by Brandon will be much better in Week 8 Sargent, who gained 44 yards than we were in Week 1.” on seven carries.

Up next: The Lakers host “The defense played much Gray-New Gloucester this better stopping the run this Friday at 7 p.m. Both teams week, which seems crazy enter the night 0-4. The Lakers because of the number of will face former Coach Brian points that were scored. We Jahna, whose Patriots fell to threw an early pick 6 and Morse 49-14 last week. GNG could not move the ball at all lost to York 41-9; Dirigo 22-8; on the first three drives. With and Old Town 33-6. terrible punts and no moveFIELD HOCKEY ment, we had a huge disadLakers 4, Cape 0: vantage with field position,” Delaney Meserve scored a LR Coach Mike Shea said. goal and an assist in the first Despite the 0-4 start, LAKER, Page 6C

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STOPPING A PANTHER ADVANCE is Lake Region’s Matt Mayo during last week’s action against North Yarmouth Academy.

Fun & games

September 27, 2018, The Bridgton News, Page 5C

This week’s puzzle theme:

Talk Shows

ACROSS 1. Tulip precursors 6. “Le ____ des cygnes” 9. Education-related acronym 13. Heads-up 14. Fertility clinic stock 15. A la ____ 16. Curl one’s lip 17. Cub’s home 18. “The Goldbergs” sibling 19. *Carpool ____ with James Corden 21. *Fallon is on when?

23. Crime scene evidence 24. Sounds of amazement 25. Tokyo, once 28. Strong hold 30. *Host of “Good night, and good luck” fame 35. Roll call document 37. End of prayer 39. Bowl unsuitable for water 40. Shakespeare’s king 41. Cocoyam, pl.

43. What egoist and egotist have in common, pl.

44. Encourage 46. Madam, to a cowboy 47. Pleasant gentle accent 48. Intellectual 50. Not us 52. Lusitania’s last call 53. Sherlock Holmes’ assignment 55. Waikiki garland 57. *Letterman’s successor 61. Do like in “A River Runs Through It”

65. To a bartender: “The ____” 66. Argonaut’s propeller 68. Empower 69. Of a particular gray shade 70. By way of 71. Theatrical characters 72. Displeasure display 73. Australian runner 74. Editor’s “Let it stand” marks DOWN 1. Derive pleasure 2. Forearm bone 3. Malicious look 4. Cabbage 5. Chris Hemsworth’s movie “12 ____” 6. Ore deposit 7. Perpendicular to St. in NYC 8. Ann Patchett’s novel “Bel ____” 9. Hindu wrap 10. H.S. math class 11. Write on tombstone, e.g.

12. Animal protein 15. Population count 20. Gold unit 22. Omega of electrical resistance 24. Perform a surgery 25. *Talker and Oscar, Grammy and Emmy host 26. Muralist Rivera 27. “_____ County” with Streep

29. Mosque V.I.P. 31. Cambodian money 32. *Kelly’s ex 33. Convex molding 34. Adam and Mae 36. Ragtime turkey dance 38. *Jon Stewart’s successor 42. Fresh Prince: “____ ya later!”

45. In a pleasant manner 49. *Where some James Corden segments are set 51. *Former “Weekend Update” host 54. *Appliance on Rachael Ray’ Show set 56. “____ ____ me, then who?”

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Raider weekly recaps

HAPPY RAIDERS Zoe Maguire (left) and Merys Carty, members of the FA cross-country team.

(Photo by Julian Zhu)

GIRLS’ SOCCER Gray-NG 9, Raiders 0: Morgan Fusco made 12 saves for Fryeburg in a loss against the Patriots.

Sacopee 4, Raiders 0: The Hawks avenged an early-season 4-3 loss to the Raiders, scoring twice in the first half on the way to a shutout win over Fryeburg (1-5-1). Morgan Fusco finished with eight saves as the Raiders suffered their fourth straight loss.

“Although the scores were not in our favor, we kept playing a clean game. Our girls are improving and keep trying to play our style game,” FA Coach Antonio Barrionuevo said. “Morgan Fusco, our goalkeeper, constantly makes tremendous saves and Luna Barrionuevo, regardless of the score of the game, she never stops playing with style and her skills are getting better and better.”

Heal Watch: With six games to go, time to watch the Heal Ratings. Fryeburg presently occupies the final playoff spot, two points behind GNG and five points up on Leavitt.

Up next: The Homecoming game for

the Raiders is this Saturday at 1 p.m. against York. FA travels to St. Dom’s on Tuesday for a 3:30 game and head to Cape Elizabeth next Friday, Oct. 5 for a 6:30 p.m. contest.

BOYS’ SOCCER Gray-NG 3, Raiders 2: The Patriots (1-4-1) came from behind to erase a 2-1 deficit and edge the Raiders (2-4). Keegan Brooks had the winner with 13 minutes remaining, chipping in shot off a direct kick to the far post. Fryeburg Academy received goals from Gunnar Gurnis and Caden Daigle. Cullen Pietrantonic made five saves for the Raiders.

Raiders 2, Sacopee 1: Gunnar Gurnis headed in an indirect kick from Bora Akar for the tiebreaking goal as the Raiders (3-4) defeated the Hawks (1-5) in Hiram.

Jayden Ming scored Fryeburg’s first goal, assisted by Caden Daigle. Michael Murphy tied it later in the first half, with an assist from Sawyer Libby. Cullen Pietrantonio stopped four shots.

Heal Watch: The Raiders are just out of the playoff picture, five tourney points RAIDER RECAPS, Page 7C

Raiders pitch shutout

(Continued from Page 3C) in 12 plays with McKenney showing great hands, catching the ball just over a Yarmouth defender for a 17-yard TD. Thurston’s boot made it 28-0. The drive saw the Raiders rebound from another holding penalty as Southwick rushed for 11 and Saunders hooked up with McKenney on fourth down for a 16-yard pickup.

Yarmouth went three-and

out, twice.

Knapp’s acrobatic grab and run for 54 yards with 15.5 seconds left in the third quarter put the Raiders up 34-0. Steady Eddie made his fifth consecutive PAT boot, 35-0.

With the clock running due to the score, Yarmouth tried to break the shutout on the game’s final drive. As Raider starters encouraged second teamers to rise to the

challenge and keep the “0” in the Home Team column on the scoreboard, two deep passes to Wyatt Sullivan in the end zone fell incomplete. Game over.

“A good win,” Coach Turner said.

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Regional sports

Laker recaps

(Continued from Page 4C) half, and Kaitlyn Plummer scored two second half goals as the Lakers (1-4) handled the Capers (0-4) at Naples.

Paige Davis also scored.

Julia Murch had an assist.

Lakers 1, Yarmouth 0: Paige Davis scored with an assist from Julia Murch as the Lakers (2-4) beat the Clippers (2-4) in Naples. Cayte Tillotson made 12 saves for Yarmouth.

Lakers 6, Gray-NG 0: In a game played at St. Joseph’s College on grass, the Lakers dominated and played one of its best passing game so far this season.

“It was great to see five different players score and assist,” LR Coach Pauline Webb said. “This will be a bonus for us later this season; other teams can’t just mark one or two of us because someone else can step up and score.”

The score was 3-0 at the half. Delaney Meserve scored first off a pass from Kaitlyn Plummer, who received the ball from outside the circle from Leah Brogan. Paige Davis scored the second goal off the goalie pads.

“She does that so well and also plays the post very well with great eye-hand coordination and quickness,” Coach Webb said.

Kaitlyn Plummer scored unassisted with a nice hard shot on goal.

Second half goals were scored by Paige Davis, assisted by Leah Brogan. Gabi Hall White scored off a pass from Kaitlyn Plummer, and Meserve finished it off scoring off a penalty corner.

Lakers 5, Sacopee 0: The Lakers have a history of not playing well against Sacopee Valley, but things were different this year.

“We are on a roll, playing well together and improving our passing game. Defense had another great game. One of our goals was to not allow SV any penalty corners. We accomplished that and more by not allowing any shots on goal,” Coach Webb said.

Chantale Symonds scored the first goal off a penalty corner, assisted by Delaney Meserve. Julia Murch scored next off a pass from Kaitlyn Plummer.

In the second half, Meserve scored two goals, one assisted by Leah Brogan and one unassisted. Kaitlyn Plummer finished off a pass from Julia Murch with 7:45 left in the game.

“Some of our younger players got to see some varsity minutes today and did a nice job. These players were Hailey Englehardt, freshman Ellie Hall and Kaleece Scott and junior Makaila Knight,” the coach added.

Freshman goalies Katie Keenan and Kelsey Gerry shared duties in the goal.

Neither had saves.

Heal Watch: Winners of six straight, the Lakers climbed to Number 4 in the Class B South Heal Ratings, six tourney points up on Greely, 12 back of York.

Up next: The Lakers travel to Poland on Friday for a 3:30 p.m. game, then host Yarmouth (ranked seventh at 5-5) on Tuesday at 4 p.m.

JV Report: Lakers 6, Cape 0:

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Scoring goals were Kate Murrell 1, Abby Elsaesser 2, Shawna Silke 1, Gabi Hall 1, and Kendyl Ridlon 1. Sadie Tirrell had six shots on goal.

In the net, Kelsey Gerry tallied 9 saves. Standouts defensively were Kaleece Scott and Hailey Englehardt.

Yarmouth 1, Lakers 0: The Lakers lost but not without opportunity. Darby Plourde had two shots on goal, Abby Elsaesserhad three with Gabi Hall and Elle Hall each having one. Makaila Knight played solid defensively.

Lakers 1, Greely 0: Abby Elsaesser scored the only goal and attempted 5 shots on goal.

Kate Murrell and Kendyl Ridlon each had one shot and Sadie Terrell and Gabi Hall each had two shots. Playing solid on defense were Kaleece Scott, Elle Hall and Makaila Knight.

Lakers 3, Gray-NG 0: Kate Murrell scored one with two additional shots on goal, Makaila Knight scored one goal, also Kendyl Ridlon scored at the buzzer and had 5 additional shots on goal.

Shawna Silke had an assist as well as 4 shots on goal.

Sadie Tirrell played strong offensively with 4 shots on goal with Hailey Englehardt and Kaleece Scott each having one shot on goal. Madison Holfacker and Darby Plourde both played well defensively.

Lakers 1, Fryeburg 0: Madison Holfacker made a strong run up the field to set up the goal by Kate Murrell, who also had two additional shots on goal. Shawna Silke had a shot on goal while Hailey Englehardt and Sadie Tirrell both had two shots on goal. Elle Hall and Makaila Knight played well defensively. Kelsey Gerry saw no action, but supported her team from the goal.

CROSS COUNTRY Nate Casali, Jeff McCubrey and Devyn Hatch all finished in the Top 10 last Friday to keep the Lakers close to host Gray-New Gloucester. But, the Patriots held serve on the home turf, winning the school meet by 10 points over the Lakers, 28-38. NYA was third with 66 points.

William Maines of GNG posted the fastest time in 18:14. Here’s how the LR boys fared: 2. Nathan Casali, 18:28 3. Jeff McCubrey, 18:41 10. Devyn Hatch, 20:32 11. Tim Moore, 20:40

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(Photo by Kevin Murphy) GOLF 12. Travis Corson, 20:48 Yarmouth 6, Lakers 1: 13. Trey Spearrin, 20:56 Noah Duprey was the only 16. Ian St. John, 21:26 18. Cameron Meserve, 21:57 Laker to win a match against Yarmouth last Tuesday at 19. Dillon Doucette, 21:59 Bridgton Highlands. The 21. Jarod Maher, 23:42 23. Andrew Gianattasio, Clippers as a team scored 185 to the Lakers 192.

24:08 Freeport 7, Lakers 0: The 24. Justin Lees, 24:15 Falcons cruised to 7-0 vic26. Brody Sandberg, 24:48 tory on their home turf. Team 31. Keegan Owens, 28:26 score was an impressive 201 33. Brandon Ross, 30:45 The Lady Lakers field- to 164. That is the best against ed just four finishers and in many years. Captain Ryan failed to score. Senior Erica Walker had a score 44, while Schlichting of GNG won the his opponent scored 1 over race in 23:18. For the Lakers: par or 37.

St. Dom’s 4.5, Lakers 2.5: 2. Libby Blais, 24:15 LR traveled to Fox Ridge for 10. Hannah Simon, 27:25 a match with a very strong St. 11. Olivia Toole, 28:32 Dominic’s team. Final score 14. Aleesa Jordan, 30:16 Up next: The Lakers saw St Dom’s winning 4 1/2 will host a very special to 2 1/2. The scores were high Homecoming Race this for both teams with the Saints Friday against Gray-New prevailing 197 to 210.

Both Captain Ryan Walker Gloucester. Prior to the run at 4 p.m., Lake Region will and Captain Justin Mushrow hold a special dedication cer- won their matches and Noah emony at 3:40 p.m. honor- Duprey halved his with a difing the late Coach Dan Dors. ficult course layout.

“This year, the captains A trail, which connects the middle and high schools, has have been very strong. They been named after the longtime have led by example showLaker cross-country coach, ing younger players how to who spent many years with score more effectively,” Laker students, staff and community Coach Art Kilborn said.

Up next: In the next week of both schools.

“He was a superb coach, a at Willowdale in Scarborough, great man and an outstanding the Lakers will be participating person,” LR indoor and out- in the Qualifier for a place at door track coach Mark Snow the State Championship held at Natanis Golf Club. “With said.

The ceremony will include a fine effort in this qualifier, a few speakers, unveiling of a we can once again represent sign, and a ribbon cutting. The the school in state championship,” Coach Kilborn said. public is invited to attend.

Katelyn Bennett

Brandon Sargent

Katelyn Bennett may have been a late arrival to the Lake Region varsity cheerleading squad, but she’s certainly been a welcomed addition.

“Katelyn joined later in the season and has shown nothing but dedication to be on this team. She goes home and works on new cheers that we learn at practice and works them until she knows them,” Laker Coach Brittany Perreault said. “To say I’m impressed by Katelyn is an understatement. Thank you (Katelyn) for being a part of our team. I hope you’re having as much fun as I am!”

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

The Bennett File Name: Katelyn Bennett Year in School: Freshman BENNETT, Page 7C

Brandon Sargent’s approach to football is quite simple, he runs through opposing players, never around them.

The bruising junior Laker linebacker and running back brings the kind of attitude Coach Mike Shea wants to see out of his entire football team.

“I nominated Brandon for Player of the Week because of his leadership and toughness on the field,” Coach Shea said.

“He is a fierce competitor and is the glue to our defense. He has demonstrated that he can be a good captain on and off the field.”

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

The Sargent File Name: Brandon Sargent Year in School: Junior Hometown: Naples SARGENT, Page 7C

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Regional sports

September 27, 2018, The Bridgton News, Page 7C

Weekly Raider sports recaps FIELD HOCKEY Raiders 7, Wells 0: Fryeburg struck quickly and often, scoring four times in the first half to put and keep Wells backpedaling all day.

Goal scorers were: Kaylee Emery with 2 goals, Kyra French 1 and Camden Jones with two, both earning their first varsity goals, and Maggie Powers with 2 scores.

Greely 1, Raiders 0:

Bennett file

(Continued from Page 6C) Hometown: Lewiston Parent: Katheryn Barrett Sports you play: Cheerleading School organizations: Yearbook Q. Why did you choose to cheerlead? I did cheerleading when I was younger, and it was just a lot of fun.

Q. What is the most difficult part of cheering?

Remembering everything, and doing everything correctly.

Q. What do you enjoy the most about cheering? That our team is close and we work hard and always help out each other.

Q. What do you feel you need to work on? My backhand spring because I don’t quite have it yet and I need it to do winter cheering.

Q. Why is teamwork important? Teamwork is important because that is what it takes to make a team.

Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you? They haven’t let me give up and they’ve helped me get better.

Q. How do you want people to view you as an athlete?

I want to be viewed as someone who didn’t give up and worked to get better.

Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most? That we had fun, we didn’t give up and we worked together.

Sargent file

(Continued from Page 6C) Parents: Michael Sargent and Cathy Mulkern Sports you play: Football, lacrosse School organizations: Varsity Club Q. Why did you choose to play football? Football has been my life for many years. It is one of my favorite things in life.

Q. What is the most difficult part of the game? The most difficult part of the game is watching one of your brothers go down. My workout partner and one of my best friends (Colby Chaplin) — one of the hardest working kids you will ever find — had a season-ending injury. I have never experienced anything harder.

Q. What do you enjoy the most about football? I enjoy going out on the field Friday nights with my second family.

Q. What do you feel you need to work on? I need to work on making sure I know what my team needs. Being a captain is a big job. I need to make sure the team is prepared on Friday night.

Q. Why is teamwork important? Teamwork in football is the most important aspect of the game. All 11 guys need to do their job so the team can be successful.

Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you? The coaches we have are the best, most knowledgeable set of coaches in the state. Not one of them lets me do wrong. They care, like I’m their own kid. Some have mentored me since I was in middle school.

Q. How do you want people to view you as an athlete?

I don’t care about being looked at as the biggest kid on the field. I want to be known as the hardest worker and most involved. When I step on the practice or game field, I throw everything I know and I put 100% effort into it.

Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most? Having the best guys I could ever ask for surrounding me every Friday night.

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Last Thursday, the Raiders traveled to Greely for their first of four games on the road. With a 0-0 score at halftime, FA outshot the Rangers 8-5, but were unable to capitalize. The majority of the game was played in the midfield, leaving both goalies with only 5 saves for the day. With seven minutes remaining in the game, Greely scored handing Fryeburg their first loss of the season, snapping a seven-game win streak.

Raiders 5, Cape Elizabeth 0: The Raiders rebounded quickly as Abigail Hewes fired a penalty stroke into the top corner of the net with 5:30 left in the half for what proved to be the game winner at Cape. Over the next five minutes, the FA girls went on to score two more goals making it 3-0 at the half. Scorers were Kaylee Emery (assisted by Kirsten Wentworth) and then Kirsten Wentworth (assisted by Abigail Hewes).

In the second half, Kaylee Emery scored a pair of goals two minutes apart, one assisted by Camden Jones and the other

by Kirsten Wentworth and Maggie Powers.

“We need to learn to capitalize on shots on goal and improve upon finishing offensive plays in order to convert shots to goals,” FA Coach Dede Frost said.

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tured 245 finishers, FA runners included: 148. Samantha Carus, 26:20 166. Jenna Dodge, 26:52 218. Sasha Maguire, 29:50 226. Willow Carter, 30:59

233. Ava Chadbourne, 32:25 Up next: The Raiders head to Freeport this Friday to run against the Falcons, Greely and Old Orchard Beach, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Last Thursday, the Lake Region Middle School cross-country team traveled to Gray-New Gloucester for a meet that included the Patriots, Molly Ockett, Greely, Bath and Poland.

Top runner on the LRMS girls was Carly Dyer with an 8th place finish. Following Carly was Julie Eyles in 48th place and Maci Blenk in 49th place. LRMS failed to field five finishers so the squad did not score as a team.

On the LRMS boys’ side, the Lakers did score as a team, which was the good news, but they finished last as the team was were miss-

ing two of its top runners, which was the bad news.

Ezra Grundlund led the boys with a 14th place finish.

Following Ezra was Ethan Kutella in 19th, Lucian Bassett 46th, Josiah Suitter 47th and Jason Garneau in 48th.

“Ezra and Carly are running very well and Ethan Kutella is starting to show promise,” LRMS Coach Kevin McDonald said. “With more work, the rest of the team should improve. It’s very important for them to believe in themselves and we are working on that.”

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“The girls continue to play with heart and hustle, and are playing well as a united front against opponents. The team is well aware of the tough competition remaining on the schedule and look forward to some exciting field hockey games.”

Heal Watch: Despite suffering two losses this past week, the Raiders remain on top of Class B South with a 7-2 record, a tourney point better than Freeport (8-2) and four points ahead of York (7-2).

Up next: With their fourgame road test behind them, the Raiders host Freeport on Friday at 4 p.m. FA beat the Falcons 2-1 in Game 2.

Then, FA sees York for the second time on Tuesday, 4 p.m. The Raiders beat the Cats 2-1 in Game 5.

CROSS COUNTRY At the Manchester Relays on Saturday, the Raider girls placed 17th out of 34 teams (257 runners). Here’s how they finished (winning time was posted by Sophia Reynolds in 18:48): 69. Merys Carty, 22:24 77. Zoe Maguire, 22:42 95. Julianna Stanton, 23:12 122. Beatrice GabilondoCamm, 23:52 145. Madeline Choyce, 24:36 166. Silvia Strachanova, 25:22 191. Madison Griffin, 26:07 In the JV race, that fea-

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Opinion & Comment

September 27, 2018, The Bridgton News, Page 1D

Small World

by Henry Precht BN Columnist

Classic drama

For fans of classic Greek drama these are the best of days. You must be in paradise or at least in the box seats.

The struggle between Judge Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser, Professor Christine Blasey Ford, has all of the essential ingredients of a play by Sophocles or one of his fellow dramatists. The prize on offer is not kingship, of course. Rather, it is America’s second best political job: a lifelong seat on the U.S. Supreme Court.

First, there are the two principal characters caught up in this tragedy. The judge is the exemplar of a hero. He is strong and engages the world in a physical way as a basketball coach (albeit with a girls’ team, but let that pass). He is POLITICS, Page 5D

HARD AT WORK? S. Peter Lewis of Bridgton needed a marketing image to show him hard at work, so he shot this photo at Diana’s Bath in North Conway just after sunrise on a drizzly morning.

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READY FOR COMPETITION — Solana and Jonah Ward with Snake Gourds grown to compete at the Fryeburg Fair. These kids have learned how to cultivate everything edible on their family’s Fly Away Farm in Stow. They are homeschooled by their mother, Jenn. Trichosanthes cucumerina is a tropical or subtropical vine raised for its strikingly long fruit, and is eaten immature in Asia, much like summer squash and in Africa, the reddish pulp of its mature fruit is a substitute for tomato.

Earth Notes

“Earth Notes” is an outgrowth of a deep ecology discussion group. Writers reflect a delight in, and concern for, the earth and are individually responsible for opinions and information.

Community members are invited to submit articles. E-mail beepbeep207@roadrunner.com for details.

Classic paradox

By Rev. Robert Plaisted What happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object? That classic paradox dates back at least to the ancient Greek philosophers. The historic solution has been that an irresistible force and an immovable object cannot exist in the same space and time; therefore, one or the other must give way.

Hurricane Florence has been battering the Carolinas with howling winds and record flooding, acting very much like an irresistible force. Still, some foolish people tried to pretend they were immovable objects, all evidence to PARADOX, Page 6D

“Are you planning to debate abortion in class?” asked our new principal. We were standing in the hallway near my classroom in the early1980s.

“Yes,” I said.

“Don’t,” she said.

“Why not?”

“Because…” She paused, seeming surprised that I would question her. “Because eighth graders are too young to discuss it.”

“But we’ve debated it several times the past couple of years and they’ve handled it quite well,” I said.

She was new in the job, and the first principal I’d worked with who was a contemporary, both of us in our early thirties. She was a bit overweight with short hair and she wore pant-suits or long dresses, usually with a brightly colored shawl over one shoulder. She declared herself a feminist and her mode of dress I afterward realized was a uniform for feminists of the time.

“I invite parents to come in to observe the debates each year,” I said, “and many have accepted. Usually four or five come to each class.”

“Why did you choose to debate abortion?” she asked.

“Students chose it,” I explained. “I’d announce that we

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by Tom McLaughlin BN Columnist

were going to debate a topic from current events. Then we’d brainstorm a list of topics, and students would vote on them.

Sometimes they’d vote for a different topic like gun control, but most classes usually chose abortion.”

“Eighth graders aren’t mature enough to debate abortion,” she insisted.

“Hmm,” I said. “But some eighth graders have abortions.

Did you know that?”

“Yes,” she said, breaking eye contact and shuffling a bit.

“If they’re old enough to have abortions they’re old enough to discuss them, don’t you think?”

At that point, her secretary walked up, excused herself, DEBATE, Page 6D

Catching the last sunset of summer

There was a sunset on Saturday night that people were raving about three days later. This sunset ranked among Aurora Borealis sightings — not only in my eyes, but also in the number of people who mentioned it afterward.

Before the sun set on Saturday, I positioned myself so that I could see a concrete bridge with two arches as well as its refection in the water. The sky in the background was flawless blue. The clouds were no longer white, but a pale orange that deepened like frosting being stirred after the food dye had been added, more and more color being picked up with each passing swipe of the blender.

I stayed long enough to watch the colors of the sunset shift to hues of pink and red. Since I was standing in the woods and it was getting dark, I decided to head home.

Funny how it goes sometimes: The much more intense pinks and reds had been behind me. I saw that color-filled sky, too. All I had to do was look over my shoulder. All I had to do was go in a different direction.

This year’s autumnal equinox officially happened in Maine at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday. Essentially, that is supposed to be when there are equal hours of light and darkness in one day. From year to year, the date of the autumnal equinox varies.

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CHAMBER AFTER HOURS was held at Momentum in Casco. Pictured left to right are Bill Sevigney, Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce president Dan Harden, Shelly Juneau, Momentum Director Dennis Strout and Momentum Employment Services Program Administrator Laurie Corbett. Momentum integrates individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities into the world. The staff is committed to exploring creative social, community and employment opportunities for clients. “We believe everyone has something to offer.” Momentum business partners include St. Joseph’s College, Microtel, Bomb Diggity Bakery and Smitty’s Cinema.

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To The Editor: Hello, my name is Tony Lorrain, and I am running for the Maine House of Representatives in District 69, which includes Harrison, Bridgton, and Denmark.

Having lived in Maine my whole life, the last 28 years in Harrison, I have come to know the area very well. I come from a large family: eight siblings. Six brothers and two sisters; married to Kim Lorrain for 28 years. Four great children; four grandchildren.

I have worked at Sabre Yachts in South Casco for the last 33 years. Before that, seven years at Wilner Wood Products in South Paris.

I know what it is like to struggle; paying bills, and providing for my family. Things have gotten better the last few years, and I want to keep that momentum going forward.

It Dawned on Me

by Dawn De Busk BN Columnist If the day and time of the equinox marks the beginning of autumn, then Saturday was the last day of summer.

Therefore, Saturday’s sunset was the last one of summer 2018.

I witnessed history.

Of course, it did not compare to the much-awaited solar eclipse that drew masses to America’s West Coast in August 2017.

I believe a run-of-the-mill sunset can be extraordinary.

One only has to stop and look.

According to an astronomy website and my wall calenEQUINOX, Page 5D I want to step in and continue where Representative Phyllis Ginzler worked so hard as your current state representative for the last four years. Mainers deserve the best representation in Augusta and I want to do that for this district.

We need to make sure our children are safe, our elderly are looked after, our gun rights protected, and stop the drug epidemic.

I am not a politician, and don’t think you need to be one to get things done. You just have to want to get things done.

Go to LorrainforMaine for more information. I am looking for your support on Nov. 6. Thank you.

Tony Lorrain Candidate for Maine District 69

Vote Crockett

To The Editor: I’m writing in support of Cherri Crockett for Register of Deeds and urge you to vote for her in November.

Cherri is very knowledgeable in many facets with an over-

the-top eye for organization, attention to detail, and realizes that some tasks are better performed as a team.

Cherri has always worked well on her own and has brought great ideas to the table as a team player. I have great faith that she will provide the residents of Oxford County the utmost in customer service in keeping their documents in order and safe.

Cherri is goal-driven, organized, and a people person with excellent technical skills, and as I mentioned, a level of customer service that exceeds most others.

I am not a person to get involved with politics, but when a great candidate is available, let’s take advantage of it and vote for Cherri Crockett.

Respectfully, David Lyons Fryeburg

Tony’s my choice

To The Editor: I support Tony Lorrain for State Representative for District 69 representing Bridgton, Harrison, and

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I have gotten to know Tony recently, and am impressed with his commitment to this endeavor, and his desire to apply his qualities of hard work, diligence and a history of completing whatever task he attempts. He will apply these same qualities as our next State Representative.

Bob Casimiro Bridgton

Voice of reason

To The Editor: I am proud to say I will be voting for Walter Riseman to be our voice in the Maine State House of Representatives on November 6. I have known Walter for over 10 years As an independent, Walter will bring his sense of compassion, civility, and reason to Augusta. His voice will be our voice, as our representative for Harrison, Bridgton, and Denmark.

There are only 40 days left before November 6,

2018, which is voting day.

Please join me and help put Walter Riseman over the top on November 6. Thank you.

Jaime Dayton Harrison

Moody for Governor

To The Editor: There can be only one choice for me.

Despite what you may read in the daily newspaper or see on the nightly news, Maine’s economy is moving forward. Over the last eight years, under the leadership of Governor Paul LePage, we have witnessed job growth, wage growth, lower taxes, an improvement in our state’s infrastructure and an overall brighter outlook for our mutual future. I am proud of the role I played in helping bring about these changes as your state representative.

When I first took office in 2005, our state was struggling. Our economy was stagnant, wage and job growth were dismal and while Maine was “the way life should be,” it was not a place to see a prosperous future. In the eight years of Paul LePage, that has all changed. We now have more jobs available

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than people who are actually looking for work. Incomes grew at 4% in 2017, pacing all of New England. Along with two historic income tax cuts, as Maine incomes have risen, the take-home pay of working-class Maine people has grown.

During the eight years of Maine Governor Paul LePage, along with Republicans in the Maine Legislature, we have built a solid foundation for Maine’s economy. We are poised to take off over the next eight years with a new governor.

In other words, LePage laid a great foundation. Now is the time to put up the walls and put on the roof.

That is why I am so proud to have been among the first to support Shawn Moody as our next governor. With Moody’s proven gentlemanly and cooperative leadership style, his ability to see opportunity where others may have missed it, and his wellknown fiscally-conservative money management skills, he is well-suited to lead Maine into our third century.

I look forward to working with Governor Moody to continue to move our great

AN INSECT IS CAMOUFLAGED — blending with the colors and patterns of plants at a local greenhouse. (De Busk Photo) state into an even brighter future. We cannot become complacent. While a solid foundation has been laid, the wrong leadership could see us abandon the work of the last eight years and head back to the dark days of dismal job and wage growth, and constant budget-deficits in our state government.

Moody knows what is

good about Maine’s economy and what areas we must work on things. Moody is a proven job-creator, meaning he knows what it takes to keep our economy moving forward and what the barriers are to attracting investment and opportunity to our state.

Like Moody, I have run a small business in Naples for almost 20 years. I see

the work we still must do to attract job-creators to Maine. Continuing to work toward lowering our income tax, reducing overly burdensome regulations, and preparing a skilled workforce for the future, are all just a few of the areas that Moody and I stand shoulder-toshoulder on. With my expeLETTERS, Page 3D

Bird Watch

Public Notice

by Jean Preis BN Columnist Notice is being given that, as of October 15, 2018, all town docks will be removed from the Long Lake boat launch and the Crystal Lake boat launch areas, weather permitting. s/Melissa St. John Town Clerk

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TOWN OF LOVELL Town Office Closed

THE LOVELL TOWN OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR TRAINING ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH.

The St. Lawrence River is the third largest river system in North America, flowing 1,900 miles from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. It is so wide downriver that tides at Quebec City can be as high as 20 feet. A major Beautiful rocks on Ile d’Oleans, Quebec. route for humans, the river is also an important artery for wildlife. Birds migrate through the river valley, including Public Notice many thousands of Snow Geese, who breed on the Arctic tundra and spend the winter along the east coast of the United States. The river offers critical habitat to other wildlife, too. In the St. Lawrence, at the bottom of an underwater cliff near the mouth of the Saguenay River, many miles OFFICE CLOSED from the ocean, an upwelling of the current creates habitat THE NAPLES TOWN OFFICE for food that attracts whales, including the white Beluga.

Last week, with a Road Scholar group, we explored the WILL BE CLOSED ON river and its islands around the area of Quebec City. From MONDAY, OCTOBER 8TH, 2018, a boat, we watched Canada Geese overhead and skeins of Snow Geese flying low over the water. Gulls were almost IN OBSERVANCE OF everywhere along the shore and a few Great Blue Herons COLUMBUS DAY. 2T39 stalked prey in mud flats at the edge of the river. On shore, we even found a lingering Yellow-Rumped Warbler at a small waterfall.

Public Notice One day we explored the Ile d’Orleans, an island 20 miles long and five miles wide situated in the river a few miles north of Quebec City. Populated by about 7,000 The Sweden Board of Appeals year-round residents, many of whom belong to families that have lived and farmed there for generations, the island The Sweden Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, is considered the breadbasket of the region. On the south October 15, 2018, at 5 p.m., at the Sweden Town Office, 147 Bridgton shore we wandered into an imposing stone church where Rd., Sweden, Maine, to hear: we found an ornate white and gold sanctuary with two 1. Consideration of an administrative appeal by Ronald Leavitt, tall crystal chandeliers suspended from the high ceiling, a developer of Popple Hill Estates of a July 13, 2018 decision by the testament to the generosity and devotion of the residents Town’s Code Enforcement Officer to deny an application for a of the local French Canadian Catholic community. Across building permit to build a single-family home at Lot 1 of Popple the road from the church a café and bakery required a visit Hill Estates, which parcel is more particularly described on the before we could continue our investigation of the area and, Town’s tax maps as Map R09-Lot 2-A-1. even though the delicious aroma of bread tempted us to buy 2. Consideration of an administrative appeal by Ronald Leavitt, everything in the glass case, we managed to limit our purdeveloper of Popple Hill Estates, regarding: (a) an August 11, 2018 chases to a couple of pastries. We carried our bakery treats letter from the Planning Board to him; and (b) alleging violations of in a brown paper bag down to the riverbank where the sun his due process, equal protection, and civil rights at the Planning was shining and a few gentle waves lapped the shore. Out Board’s August 9, 2018 meeting. on the river a large cargo ship cruised downstream toward 1T39 the ocean. We were munching our pastries, and scanning the shore and river with binoculars when a familiar kill-dee, Public Notice kill-dee, kill-dee call, caught our attention. A flock of eight plump white birds descended, landed at the edge of the water, and poked around among the rocks. A few moments later a single bird, calling the same call, flew in. As it PLANNING BOARD landed it turned, showing the Killdeer’s rust-colored rump.

The Naples Planning Board will be holding a meeting at 15 We walked closer to the water where the rocks were Village Green Lane on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. unlike any we had ever seen. Multiple thin layers of alterOn the agenda: nating gray and red rock that had been pushed up nearly vertically, like pages of a book, were rounded and scal1.) An application for an Outdoor Entertainment Permit submitted loped on the top edges like beautiful, lacy fans. Underfoot,

by George Vooris for the Annual Naples 5 & 10k Race to be the narrow path of crushed stone was a soft red color, like held on August 17, 2019 sandstone. Our attention shifted when a few birds landed 2.) An application for a Major Site Plan Review submitted by at the edge of the shore. Like the Killdeer, they belonged Robert Fogg for property found on Tax Map R08, Lot 30A, to the family of Plovers, sturdy shorebirds with relatively regarding a 7,120 sq. ft. addition to an existing building. short bills, but these were not Killdeer. The head and back 3.) An application for a Major Site Plan Review submitted by were dark brown, the breast and belly was white, and there Daniel and Jesse Allen for property found on Tax Map U05, was a white ring around the neck above a brown neck band.

Lot 10, regarding a 125' by 80' proposed commercial structure.

The bill was short and dark. While I watched the birds, I scribbled some descriptive notes to refer to later and made Plans may be viewed online at www.townofnaples.org 2T38 a very rough sketch on the lumpy wrinkled brown bag that had held our pastries.

LEGAL AD These were Semi-Palmated Plovers on their way to MAINE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 61 spend the winter along the coast from the Mid-Atlantic INVITATION TO BID States as far south as South MSAD #61 is currently seeking to sell, by sealed bid, the following four (4) used America. vehicles. These vehicles are located at Lake Region Transportation Department By now it was the middle Bus Garage: of the afternoon and pictur2000 International/Blue Bird School Bus.............72-passenger........277,738 miles esque clouds were gathering 2003 GMC/Savanna Cargo Van..........................2-passenger..........175,865 miles over the south shore and 2000 GMC/ Blue Bird Mini Bus ...........................20-passenger........224,278 miles over mountains so distant 1991 Chevrolet/C 3500 Service Truck................2-passenger..........104,399 miles they might have been in Maine. In a relatively short Bid packets can be requested by calling 207-647-3048 ext. 525 or stopping visit we had had a fasciby the Central Office. Bids must be received by 1:00 p.m., on October 11, nating introduction to the 2018, at the MSAD #61 Central Office, 900 Portland Rd., Bridgton, Maine, St. Lawrence River around 04009. Bids received after 1:00 p.m., on October 11, 2018, AND bids received by Quebec City, and even had facsimile or e-mail will not be accepted. a chance to see a few of the These vehicles may be seen by contacting Andrew Madura, Transportation, birds who live in, or pass Facilities, and Food Service Director at 693-6467 or 647-5343.

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TOWN OF NAPLES

THE OFFICE WILL REOPEN AT 1:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH. 2T38 Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES OFFICE CLOSED

The Naples Town Office will be closed on Thursday, October 4th for staff training at the Maine Municipal Association Convention.

St. Lawrence River

TOWN OF SWEDEN

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TOWN OF BRIDGTON 3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

Bridgton Community Ice Rink REQUEST FOR BIDS MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 SEALED BIDS DUE: 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 11, 2018 Sealed proposals are being accepted for the Town of Bridgton, Bridgton Community Ice Rink Project (the “Project”), which consists of obtaining competitive bids from responsible and responsive Contractors to; Make structural repairs to the building warming room addition to include selective demolition and disposal; light excavation; concrete piers; support wall reconstruction; interior demolition and repairs; subflooring; painting; dressing room partitions; door replacement; warming room metal roof flashing repairs and sheathing/insulation upgrades; interior high bay LED lighting upgrades to include electrical wiring; installation of gable exhaust ventilator fans and related wiring and controls; alternates for siding choices, finish flooring and ventilation controls.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018, 9:00 a.m., at the Bridgton Community Ice Rink, 26 North High Street, Bridgton, Maine 04009, to examine the work site. The site is behind the Bridgton Old Town Hall on 26 North High Street. Attendance at this meeting by the Contractor or the Contractor’s qualified representative is a mandatory prerequisite for the acceptance of a bid from that Contractor.

Complete written bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes plainly marked, “Town of Bridgton, Bridgton Community Ice Rink” to: Brenda Day, Administrative Assistant, 3 Chase Street, Bridgton, ME 04009, not later than 3:00 p.m., Thursday October 11, 2018, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

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Except as provided herein, the Town shall award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. To be considered responsive, bidders must provide enough information with their bids to constitute a definite, firm, unqualified, and unconditional offer.

Contract bid documents, including plans and specifications, are available on the Town website (www.bridgtonmaine.org) or by e-mail request to Brenda Day (bday@bridgtonmaine.org)

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(Continued from Page 2D) rience in the legislature and as a small business owner, I know I can help a Governor Moody accomplish the goals we know are necessary for a bright Maine future.

Recently, Moody visited Naples, and specifically my home and place of business, Steamboat Landing MiniGolf. About 50 concerned Maine people showed up to talk to and hear Shawn speak.

Moody offered a bright vision for our state’s future, a vision where every Maine person who wants a job and is willing to work hard, can prosper. I support that vision for Maine. Like many of you, I have children and now grandchildren. I want them to see Maine as their future, a place they can prosper and build a life. I don’t just want them to get by, I want them to thrive and get ahead!

I hope you will join me and support Shawn Moody as Maine’s next governor.

Moody has the experience, the vision and the integrity to be Maine’s next great leader.

He has the personality, experience, and drive to unite Maine people in a common vision for our state’s future.

I will stand right beside him, doing the heavy lifting so this vision is advanced the same way I did with Governor LePage, so all Maine people can truly enjoy, “the way life should be.”

Rep. Rich Cebra Naples

For good reasons

To The Editor: As a candidate for the state legislature for District 69 — Harrison, Bridgton, and Denmark — I want to share with you the many good reasons for my running as an independent candidate.

The future of good government will lay in our ability to change the political culture that currently surrounds state government. To that end, I am committed to the following: First, I will put the public interest ahead of any partisan or special interest.

Second, I will use common sense and find common ground to solve problems.

I will strive to understand different perspectives, follow the facts, identify root causes, offer new ideas, and make logical decisions. We must end partisan bickering.

Third, I will stand for the timeless values of opportunity, equality, and stewardship. I will strive to find the proper balance between fiscal and social responsibility.

Fourth, I will foster competition, transparency, and accountability in politics. I will strive to rebuild Mainers’ trust in government by holding ourselves to the highest standards of civility, integrity, and hones-

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ty and by fixing the broken incentives that contribute to political dysfunction.

Fifth, I believe in the shared responsibility of civic engagement. It is all our civic duties to be informed and engaged on important issues. As an independent, I will encourage increased citizen participation in the political process. I will support reforms to ensure our political processes truly represent the people — including the way we implement citizen initiatives, fund campaigns, and run elections.

I believe these ideals can best be accomplished by being independent from the current partisan influences. With your help, we can make change happen.

Please consider voting for me on November 6th.

Walter Riseman Independent Candidate for District #69 Harrison, Bridgton and Denmark LETTERS, Page 4D

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I SEE YOU — This weasel was quite elusive but Eric Gulbrandsen managed to catch this frame and then he was gone from sight.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

CONSULT OUR LISTING OF BUSINESS SERVICES AND LET AN EXPERT DO THE JOB! ACCOUNTANTS Chandel Associates Accounting, Taxes Audits, Full Service Payroll 3 Elm St., Bridgton Office 647-5711 Jones & Matthews, PA Certified Public Accountants Accounting and taxes Roosevelt Trail Prof. Bldg.

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

CATERING Marie’s Kitchen Catering & Home-cooked meals 939 Roosevelt Trail, Naples 693-2021 www.marieskitchennaples.com

CHIMNEY LINING

DENTAL SERVICES Bridgton Dental Associates Dr. Paul Cloutier Complete dental care 138 Harrison Rd, Bridgton www.bridgtondental.com 207-647-8052

EXERCISE/FITNESS Dee’s BodyCraft Personal Training, Aerobics, Pilates Certified – Experienced Bridgton 647-9599

FLOORING Bolsters Decorating Center Carpet – vinyl – ceramic Always free decorating consulting bolsters@megalink.net 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-7439202

FOUNDATIONS Henry’s Concrete Construction Foundations, Slabs, Floors Harrison Tel. 583-4896

Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA GARAGE DOORS Complete comprehensive oral hygiene care Infants – Seniors Naples Garage Door Co. Most dental insurances, MaineCare Installation & repair services 647-4125 bdhc@myfairpoint.net Free estimates ALARMS Naples 207-693-3480 Mountain View Dentistry CLEANING SERVICES WAM-ALARM Systems Dr. Shilo Annis, DMD Roberts Overhead Doors Installation, Service, Monitoring Cosmetic/restorative & Family Dentistry Commercial/residential – free estimates Servicemaster Burglar-Fire-Temperature Sensors Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office 207-647-3628 Now offering Master Card & Visa Free Security Survey 647-2323 Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration MountainViewDentistryMaine.com 207-595-2311 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452 The Clean Sweep LLC Chimney Cleaning Service Supaflu and Stainless Steel Chimney lining and relining Dana Richardson 935-2501

APPLIANCE REPAIR

TLC Home Maintenance Co. Jones Appliance Service/Repair LLC Professional Cleaning and Quality service you deserve Property Management All major brands Housekeeping and much more jonesappliances@aol.com 647-4432 583-4314

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COMPUTERS

Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA Grammy Geek 110 Portland St., Fryeburg, ME 04037 Tech support for seniors (jr’s too) 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com 1-1 support at your home Malware & virus removal/PC repair Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA Free pick-up & delivery 207-310-0289 132 Main St. P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 647-8360

Hastings Malia, PA 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-2061 www.hastings-law.com

CARETAKERS Caretake America Managing and Patrolling Kevin Rogers, Owner/Manager Rte. 35, Naples 693-6000

CARPENTRY Robert E. Guy General Carpentry – Additions Repairs – Remodeling www.bobguy@myfairpoint.net Harrison 743-5120 239-4804 (cell) Jerry’s Carpentry & Painting Carpenter & General Contractor Log homes – decks – remodeling Fully insured – Free estimates 207-527-2552

CARPETING Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Carpet and Flooring Sales and Installation 21 Sandy Creek Rd, Bridgton 647-5562 800-310-5563

Ms. C’s Computer Repair Virus and spyware removal PC repairs 207-228-5279 27 Zion Hill Road, Bridgton Naples Computer Services PC repair/upgrades – on-site service Virus and spy-ware removal Home and business networking Video security systems 71 Harrison Rd., Naples 207-693-3746

CONTRACTORS Quality Custom Carpentry From start to finish and from old to new Jeff Juneau Naples 207-655-5903

THIS SPACE CAN BE YOURS Call 647-2851 for details or e-mail bnews@roadrunner.com DANCE INSTRUCTION The Ballroom Dance - Exercise - Yoga - Aikido Main St., Harrison, Maine 207-583-6964

DOCKS

Great Northern Docks, Inc. Sales & Service Route 302, Naples 693-3770 1-800-423-4042 www.greatnortherndocks.com

ELECTRICIANS Bosworth Electric Inc. Quality electrical contractor Commercial/Industrial/Residential Generators/Todd Bosworth/207-838-6755 bosworthelectricinc@hotmail.com D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor Residential/Commercial/Industrial Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire Bridgton 207-647-5012

HEATING Bass Heating Oil Burner Service Sales and Installations Waterford (207) 595-8829

INSULATION Western Me. Insulation Inc Batts, blown or foamed Over 30 yrs experience Free estimates – fully insured 7 days a week – 693-3585

INSURANCE Ace Insurance Agency Inc. Home and Auto 43 East Main Street Denmark 1-800-452-0745

J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Chalmers Ins. Agency Residential - Commercial - Industrial 100 Main St., Bridgton Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Tel. 647-3311 Bridgton 647-9435 Oberg Insurance McIver Electric Auto, Home, Business, Life “Your on time every time electricians” 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858 221 Portland Rd, Bridgton 647-3664 Southern Maine Retirement Services www.mciverelectric.net Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor Life and Senior Dental Insurance 150 Main St., Bridgton 207-647-2900 24 hour Emergency Service Residential & Commercial INTERIOR DESIGN Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882 David K. Moynihan Master Electrician Licensed ME & NH Bridgton 647-8016

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

Universal Designz Consulting – Design Decorating – Aging in Place www.UniversalDesignzMaine.com 207-754-0730

MASONRY D & D Masonry Chimneys/fireplaces/walks/etc.

Fully insured Free estimates Darryl & Doug Hunt 693-5060

Tree Talk Guest Column

by Robert Fogg

Emerald Ash Borer

As you may or may not know, the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an ash-tree-killing insect, is slowly working its way in our direction with a hunger for our ash trees.

It no longer appears to be a question of if EAB will get here, but when. When that time comes, which may be within the next few years, our ash trees with be under attack and many, if not most, will die. Yes, it is possible to inject individual trees with insecticide to prolong, or maybe even save their lives, but it is not practical or economically feasible to protect even a small fraction of our ash trees, especially those in the forest.

Knowing the problem is imminent has gotten my brain in gear, thinking of ways to avoid the devastation. I recently sent an e-mail to the Maine Department of Conservation, partly in jest and partly serious, listing off some possible solutions. Here is a sample of the wording in that e-mail: “Regarding the impending invasion of EAB, I have to wonder if it might be possible to spray or inject the ash trees with something that would mask their ash scent or make them unattractive to EAB. How about injecting them with maple syrup to make them smell like a maple tree?

“Another possibility, is to unleash some insect or bird that would eat EAB before they lay eggs? Maybe we protect individual trees by spraying sticky goop or grease on them or armor plating them in some way?

We need to keep the bugs from mating (and thus reproducing).

“Maybe opera music would give them a headache or keep them from getting in the mood for love. Since they are attracted to purple traps, maybe we need a LOT more purple traps. If they like purple, maybe there are colors they dislike… we could paint the ash tree trunks yellow or white.

“How about electrical current? Or some special frequency sound? Or vibration? Or nets? or… or…. the possibilities are endless.”

As I said, much of the letter was in jest, but the answer just might come from some seemingly stupid idea. If you’ve got an idea, stupid or not, feel free to share it with me. Maybe, just maybe, it will be the answer we need. Let’s not give up without a fight.

Robert Fogg is general manager of Naples-based Q-Team Tree Service and is a licensed arborist. You can contact him at 693-3831 or at www.Q-Team.com MOVING

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

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

VETERINARY Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Route 302, Fryeburg 207-935-2244

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Letters (Continued from Page 3D)

Rape of the Constitution

To The Editor: So far, the Progressives (socialists, communists, Democrats, and some Republicans) have attacked the Bill of Rights with all the enthusiasm of crazed predators.

To date, the combination of main stream media;

Progressive Congressmen and Senators; academics and student activists; renta-mobs and wealthy financiers; judicial activists; and activist entertainment and sports millionaires have seriously undermined many key elements of the Constitution as written.

The freedoms of speech, religion, and assembly; the right to bear arms; prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Private property killed by EPA regulations, state and local regulations, and zoning. Warrants have become fishing expeditions with

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license for “unreasonable search and seizures.”

The Progressives are now in all-out assault mode on due process and the 6th Amendment in the mob lynching of Judge Kavanaugh. The Progressives are pushing an accusation as if it is proof positive of guilt. Progressive Senators say that Ms. Ford is incapable of having a faulty memory or telling a lie, that Judge Kavanaugh is guilty because he is a man and therefore incapable of telling the truth. The Progressives want the accused to present his defense without know-

ing the specific charge and before the accuser presents her charges. Additionally, the accused is denied legal representation and lastly, removal of the locus prescribed by the Constitution from Maryland, where the alleged crime was committed, to a star chamber in the Senate.

We need to elect people who will put the Constitution before politics so that the rule of law will not degenerate into inquisitions and medieval trials by fire.

Jock MacGregor Sebago

Fixing the schools

To The Editor: Here is the educational solution for Maine.

Instead of handing $13,240 per student to the State Department of Education and school districts, and then trusting them to manage it (which they obviously aren’t doing well), put that money into an educational savings account controlled by the family that could only be spent on education.

Then let all schools,

public and private, compete for the best teachers and compete to earn clients (students) by the quality of their product. If parents want their children to be taught social justice, climate change, and transgenderism, they can send their kids to those schools.

Parents that prefer quality reading, writing, arithmetic, real science, and history can send their kids to schools that emphasize those classes. The quality of education will be fixed overnight, and parental control will be returned.

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Letters

(Continued from Page 4D) Public schools should excel as they already have the facilities, buses, and personnel. The only way they don’t win is if they don’t provide a product the parents want at a price that is competitive.

Rev. Bob Celeste Harrison

Ranked Choice Voting

To The Editor: Voters in Maine can be very proud of the fact that, despite the actions of Republicans in the Maine House and Senate who disregarded several of our votes which became law in 2016, we now can use a fairer and more democratic way to vote for the people who work for us in government — Ranked Choice Voting (RCV).

Those of us who voted in the primary in June expe-

rienced RCV for the first time, and there was a very positive response about the experience. In the upcoming midterm elections however, there is an important fact that we all need to keep in mind. While Maine will use RCV for U.S. Congress and U.S. Senate contests, RCV is not yet available in the general election for governor, Maine House, and Maine Senate. For those elections, and until we can persuade our representatives to amend the Constitution, we will use traditional voting methods. For instance, you won’t get to rank your choices for governor. Since we have four candidates — a Democrat, a Republican, and two Independents running, there is a very strong possibility that the spoiler effect will again result in the winning governor being elected with less than a majority — just like in 2010 when Paul LePage won the race with only 37.6 percent of the vote! That was because votes were spread over multiple candidates with no chance for a runoff so that one candidate would

Classic drama of politics

(Continued from Page 1D) wise, intellectually strong, and the author of more than 300 legal opinions from the bench where he sits in Washington, D.C. — the second most prominent court in the nation. He is a proven leader, having earlier made himself valuable as a member of the Bush White House staff. Yet he bends his knee to God, exactly as a Greek hero would do. And, like a Greek, he absolutely denies events that he deems to be false and hurtful.

The judge’s opponent, Dr. Ford, is the perfect recreation of a Greek lady. She is modest. The only photo of her we have seen shows her wearing dark glasses — a sort of modern mask. Although feeling wronged, she did not trumpet her hostility and desire for vengeance against the judge, but quietly bided her time, waiting decades for the right moment to strike. Some 3,000 miles from where she says she was assaulted, she has waited and [says] she did not forget. Like Antigone, she is guided by a higher calling than earthly laws and the practical considerations of everyday life.

Then we have that major Greek contribution to the theater arts: the chorus of conflicting voices that always has something thoughtful to comment on as the action unfolds.

We may depend on Republican and Democrat senators and ordinary men and women in varying mixtures to offer us guidance that will be amplified by the media. Never mind if you miss a line here and there — we heard this plot laid out a decade back when Clarence Thomas was confirmed for the Supreme Court over a similar disputed truth.

Put these ingredients together and stir repeatedly. We know from the classics that the result is almost certain to be a tragic loss for one side, and quite probably for all the actors on all sides. Why is that? Again, we know the answer, i.e. the root cause: It is hubris, or overweening pride. Is there nothing to be done to save these two admirable and noble individuals? Can they not become the authors of a kinder fate — for their benefit and for ours?

Well, yes, there is a way out. The medicine prescribed is a good dose of humility, which must be repeated as necessary. It should be administered in public, no matter how loudly the chorus warns or cheers for or against yielding.

Let the judge admit that he has only a dim memory of some regrettable, but youthful misbehavior and apologize for it.

For her part, the professor should also acknowledge the likelihood of error, a product of decades of brooding. Let her offer forgiveness, if a wrong was, in fact, committed.

If, however, if neither actor will back down — or budge even a metaphysical meter or so — we shall have a traditional tragic Greek ending. Then, alas, we shall surely see a continuation, probably an augmentation, of the vile bitterness that for too long has defined relationships in our political community.

Pay close attention, for there is every chance that this modern tragedy will play out its final scenes on a wider stage, affecting us all for decades to come.

Henry Precht is a retired Foreign Service Officer.

The last sunset of summer

(Continued from Page 1D) dar, the full moon was Monday. As most people know, the moon appears full for about half a week. So, there was full moon, more or less, around the evening of the autumnal equinox.

I appreciate seeing the full moon every month, every season. However, I was really looking forward to the harvest moon. I had been building it up in my mind: Clear skies, fat golden moon, sprinkling of stars, warm layers around my shoulders.

This Saturday’s moon did not rival the sunset I saw earlier that evening. Surprise. Surprise. When the moon appeared where I could see it from my yard, it was exactly what it was: A round moon.

A peculiar thing is that a sunset is enhanced by clouds and pollution particles, while clouds can ruin one’s view of the full moon. There were no clouds to compromise my view of the moon. Instead, the brilliance of my imagined full moon put a damper on that night’s viewing.

The nice thing is that same exact moon can be seen by family and friends in completely different places than I am. And, maybe if they hadn’t thought about it too much beforehand like I did, the moon would be just fine.

My mild disappointment could be likened to reading a book and then seeing the movie.

It would be silly to say that Saturday’s sunset was unexpected because it does set every single day, regardless of which direction I am looking. It would be more accurate to say: The sunset was mind-blowing.

September 27, 2018, The Bridgton News, Page 5D

emerge as the majority winner. RCV would have prevented that.

So, when you are voting on November 6, remember what effect voting for an Independent will have.

The spoiler effect doesn’t happen in states where only two candidates (one from each major party) are on the ballot. But since we have distinguished ourselves as the first state in the nation to adopt RCV, we must be very careful how we vote until RCV is the law in ALL elections.

Don’t throw away your vote. The spoiler effect is a very real possibility this year.

Denise Schwartz In full Autum splendor. Weston’s Farm in Fryeburg has something for everyone.

Harpswell

Obituaries Earl G. Buker

Peter J. Morrell

SWEDEN — Earl G. Buker, 96, WINDHAM — Peter J. Morrell, 62, of Sweden, passed away peacefully of Windham, passed away suddenly on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at the Maine Monday, Sept. 17, 2018.

Veterans’ Home in Scarborough.

Peter was born on Nov. 10, 1955.

A son of the late Ethel (King) and Peter grew up on his family farm in Charles Buker, he was a native of the Windham. He honorably served six Bukerville section of Braintree, Mass. years in the United States Marine Corp. and served in the U.S. Navy during Peter loved playing golf, it was a World War II and was in the D-Day hobby that he enjoyed very much. He invasion of southern France. also loved playing cards and poker with A master electrician by trade, he his friends, and spending time with his worked at Bethlehem Steel and also family members as much as he could. taught at Quincy Vo-Tech. Earl was the Peter had a big heart and was always house electrician at Boston Symphony the person that would help you out if Hall and set up acoustics at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. you needed. He is loved by many and will be greatly missed.

He resided in Brockton for many years. Since 1967, he enjoyed Peter was predeceased by his father, James Morrell of summers in Sweden, and upon retirement in 1988, winters in Ft. Windham.

Myers, Fla. He was a hunter, cross-country and European traveler He is survived by his mother, A. Josie Morrell of Windham; and followed the stock market. brothers Edwin Morrell of Florida and John Morrell of Windham; Earl was the husband of the late Jeanne E. (O’Leary) Buker; sister, Martha Poland of Casco; and many nieces and nephews. beloved father of Steven Buker of Bridgton, Jeannine White Visiting hours were held on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, from of Wells, Dana Michael Buker of Georgia, Katherine Whipple 5 to 8 p.m. at the Windham Chapel of Dolby Blais & Segee, of Georgia, John Buker of Massachusetts, Ann-Marie Buker of 434 River Road. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Lehigh Acres, Fla. and Sharon Buker Tully of Massachusetts; Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, at Smith Cemetery, located near the brother of Viola Cobb of Georgia and the late Lloyd Buker; Windham Rotary.

To express condolences and to participate in Peter’s online grandfather of 16; great-grandfather of 21; and an uncle of many.

All are welcome to calling hours on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at tribute, please visit www.DolbyBlaisSegee.com Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main Street, Brockton, Mass. and his funeral Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at Waitt Funeral Home, funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Agatha Parish, 432 Adams Street, Milton Card of Thanks and burial at Milton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Maine I would like to thank my friends from my various communities and Veterans’ Homes, 460 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 or at Yankee Machine for the cards and well-wishes. I am feeling better and am on the road to recovery. https://mainevets.org/locations/scarboroughdonations/ Thank you, Visit www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.

Rick Young

Marjorie S. Crockett

GORHAM — Marjorie Spiller Crockett, 93, of Windham, passed away Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, at the Gorham House.

She was born in Portland on June 1, 1925, the daughter of the late Wallace and Alberta (Peterson) Spiller.

Marjorie graduated from Cape Elizabeth High School as valedictorian, and worked for Otis Elevator and CMP. Throughout her life, she was very involved with Rainbow, Eastern Star and was a member of North Windham Union Church.

Her husband of 40 years, Roger Crockett, died in 1989. They bought property on Sebago Lake in Windham and built and ran Pine Acres Motel until their retirement in 1985.

Marjorie leaves a son, Bruce Crockett of Florida; two grandchildren including Aaron Crockett of Sebago; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Janice Crockett; and all her siblings.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at the Windham Chapel of Dolby Blais & Segee, 434 River Road, Windham. A graveside service will be held on Friday, Sept.

28, at noon. To express condolences or participate in Marjorie’s online tribute, please visit www.DolbyBlaisSegee.com In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Marjorie’s name may be made to: Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Conrad M. Hall CASCO — Conrad Myron Hall, 81, died peacefully at his home in Casco on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018.

He was born in Casco, son of Wilma Libby Hall and Hacker Hall.

He began his education in the one-room schoolhouse next to his home on Quaker Ridge called the Friends School. He graduated from Casco High School and later UMO and New England Institute of Anatomy. He went on to teach high school science and coached several sports, winning two Western Maine Championships and the 1964 State Basketball championship for Casco High School. He spent years coaching youth sports in the community. Later in life, he could always be found in the stands at his grandchildren’s games.

In 1961 he married Nancy DiMatteo and they had two children together, Jeffrey and Jennifer.

He owned and operated C.M. Hall Heating Co. for many years. In 1974 he was a founder of Casco Rescue, serving many years as Chief and EMT over his 41-year rescue career. Conrad had a passion for hunting and fishing, enjoying success most seasons, including three years in the Big Buck Club and traveling to Alaska several times to hunt and fish.

He took great pride in carrying on the legacy of Hacker’s Hill.

It was a family-owned property he maintained and kept open to the public for most of his life, and then conveyed over to Loon Echo Land Trust where the tradition continues.

Surviving are his companion Crystal Whitney; his son Jeffrey and his wife Rebecca, their children Alexander Hacker, Nicholas Conrad, Elle Brooke; his daughter Jennifer Heath, her son Zachary Trevor Heath; all of Casco; his sister Margaret Flagg of Naples; his brother Loren and his wife Carol Hall of Casco; and many nieces and nephews.

A private burial was held on Friday, Sept. 21. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, Oct. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Casco Community Center. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Loon Echo Land Trust/Hacker’s Hill, 8 Depot St., Suite 4, Bridgton, ME 04009. Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhome.net

William Blake William Blake, 81, of Bridgton, passed away Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018.

He was born in Billerica, Mass., on March 29, 1937, to Franklin and Jesse E. (Macdonald) Blake. He faithfully served our country in the U.S. Army. William had been a truck driver for 30 years, working for Towne trucking for 20 of those years. He married Diana Plante on April 4, 1981.

He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, collecting antique cars, and working at the local food pantry.

William was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He loved spending time with his family.

William is survived by his wife Diana; two sons, William Blake and Steven Blake; three stepchildren, Kathleen Cabral, Stephen Cabral and wife Cindy, and Pam Turmel and her partner Michael Regan; seven grandchildren, Krystal, Steven, Cassandra, Jessica, Jonathan, James and Kody; three great-grandchildren, Olivia, Caiden and Madelyn; brothers and sisters-in-law, sister Yvette, Roger, Lilian, Beatrice and Dennis; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Grace; and two brothers, Charles and Phil.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m., at St. Joseph Church, 225 South High Street, Bridgton.

Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com

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Learning to understand all sides of an issue (Continued from Page 1D) and handed the principal one of those pink message slips. She read it and said, “I’ll have to get back to you on this.”

She never did, and I went ahead with the debates.

First, I defined terms. I asked each class if someone could define abortion for me and I had a good reason for doing this. Fourteen-year-olds have fully developed brains, but lack nuance. I’d call on a student whose hand was up and he/she would say something like: “Abortion is when a woman is pregnant and she kills the baby inside her.”

That plainly worded definition is typical of 14-year-olds.

They’re refreshingly direct. Every year, in every class, the first student I called on would define abortion in almost exactly the same way.

“Does everyone agree with that definition?” I’d ask.

They’d be nods all around, and I’d write it on the blackboard. Then I’d go on to explain that people who supported abortion called themselves “Pro-choice” and people who were against it called themselves “Pro-life.” Pointing to

the definition on the board, I’d circle the words “kill” and “baby,” then tell them that a seasoned “pro-choice” person would never utter those words when debating abortion. A pro-life person, however, would nearly always use them. “A definition like that,” I’d say, pointing the board again, “indicates a pro-life bias. I can tell what somebody thinks about abortion by the words they use to define it.” At this point I’d look toward the student who gave it. “Is that your opinion?

Are you pro-life?” Usually he or she was, but not always.

Then I’d ask how a pro-choice person would define abortion. Students would ponder what I said and offer suggestions like: “It’s when a woman finds out she’s pregnant and doesn’t want to be, so she goes to a doctor and he takes it out.”

“Not bad,” I’d say. Eventually I’d get one that sounded just like something out of NARAL literature, such as: “When a woman terminates her pregnancy,” which I’d also write on the board.

Often a student would ask my opinion at this point and I’d say, “I’ll tell you after the debate is over.”

Students chose which side they wanted to argue. If there were too many on one side or the other, I’d try to even them up by challenging some to argue the opposite of what they believed. Some of my best students would usually offer to do so.

After that, I let them sit in their groups to prepare. My instructions were that they start recording their side’s strongest arguments on one list, then record their opponents’ strongest arguments on another.

“Why do you want us to list our opponents’ arguments?” they’d ask.

“So you can prepare counter-arguments to use during the debate when they bring up those points,” I’d answer. “It’s what opposing lawyers would do in a courtroom. You need to research all sides of any issue. As someone said once: ‘You don’t fully understand your own side unless you understand your opponent’s.’”

Tom McLaughlin of Lovell is a retired middle school U.S. History teacher.

Marine terminal investment opens new markets

A decade ago, the International Marine Terminal in Portland was nothing more than a derelict ferry dock in an overgrown, empty lot. Yet, in the 1800s, that same lot was booming with hundreds of ships and trains. We have brought this port back to life.

When I became governor, Maine DOT Commissioner Dave Bernhardt laid out an ambitious vision for the IMT. Our administration secured investments that would transform the IMT back into a bustling, multi-modal freight facility.

By 2013, federal, state and private investments in the port led to Eimskip’s decision to make Maine its North American headquarters, positioning our state for a new era in the global shipping industry.

The new International Marine Terminal has opened countless new trade and economic development opportuni-

Views from Augusta

by Paul LePage Governor of Maine

ties in the Arctic and the North Atlantic for Maine businesses.

Business through the port has increased steadily over the last five years. The business growth prompted Eimskip to increase ship calls to Maine by more than 40 percent.

This shipping connection to has led to even more innovation: the Maine Beer Box. The Beer Box is a refrigerated shipping container that highlights our craft beer industry. It has 78 beer taps and a fully contained draft system made by two Maine companies.

This idea started right here in Maine, between the Maine Brewers’ Guild and Eimskip. The Beer Box is filled with craft beer from our brewers and sent to another country to market them. The Beer Box is then filled with beer from that country and sent back here where it will be shared with craft beer lovers.

This is part goodwill trade mission, part economic

development and part marketing of Maine as the top craft beer destination in the United States.

In 2017, the Maine Brewers’ Guild joined forces with Eimskip to take Maine’s craft beers to Iceland. This first exchange provided our brewers the opportunity to explore new markets, collaborate with fellow brewers and establish relationships overseas.

Last week, the Beer Box participated in the 2018 Global Brewers’ Trade event at Leeds International Beer Festival in the United Kingdom with beer from more than 60 of Maine’s breweries.

The festival is one of the highlights of our UK and Ireland trade mission this month, where we are developing new markets for our lobster, forest products and other industries — all made possible in part by our new shipping capacity.

For decades, businesses looked at Maine as too far from markets in terms of miles. But investments in our shipping infrastructure have reduced the cost for Maine businesses to reach those markets.

This has opened new opportunities for Maine businesses, like our brewers. It can cost the same or less to ship beer to another country than it can to travel by truck to Florida.

Maine businesses now have access to North Atlantic and European markets that were once cost-prohibitive and out of reach. This is bringing more job opportunities to our state. Smart investments in infrastructure pay off.

Earth Notes: Classic paradox

(Continued from Page 1D) the contrary notwithstanding. When the hurricane was still hundreds of miles from the coast, Pat Robertson, a veteran fundamentalist huckster of magical thinking, decided to demonstrate the “power of faith.” Preacher Pat solemnly stretched out his hand over the ocean (like Charlton Heston in the movies) and commanded the hurricane in the name of Jesus, to stop, back up, and go away. To the surprise of no rational person, the hurricane paid no attention to his medieval incantations.

In that same vein, a few years ago Senator James Inhofe of Oklahoma (of snowball-throwing fame) claimed in a speech that “God is still up there!” He said climate change can’t be real because only Almighty God can make Earth’s climate NORWAY — Local artist Sandra Pealer will be display- change. Sadly, millions of Americans believe that stuff.

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big, brutal and getting worse every year. You can pay heed to it if you’re wise; you can deny it if you’re foolish, but you can’t make it go away by reciting magical incantations disguised as prayers. It will begin to go away if we stop polluting the atmosphere with carbon, but that process will take a long, long time. That’s the good news. The bad news is really bad. Our great-grandchildren 150 years from now will face exponentially more brutal weather conditions than we face today, provided human life still exists that far in the future. Earth’s climate system has been destabilized, and the longer we rely on magical thinking while denying science, the more disastrous the future of the human species will become.

The Carolinas are close to the epicenter of fundamentalist Protestantism, so many people probably believed Robertson’s “Elmer Gantry” routine rather than the National Weather Service. Sadly, some may even have lost their lives by trusting this charlatan. People have the choice to believe religious hucksters, or to believe science. Those who peddle superstition instead of facts have become a clear and present danger to the human species.

Since the Religious Right was founded in the 1970s, “conservative” Christians have squandered all their moral authority by trading cheap faith for cheap political power.

Right-wing Protestants and Catholics alike have become wholly owned subsidiaries of “conservative” politics.

Will anyone in the Carolinas learn a lesson from seeing Robertson’s carnival sideshow fail dismally against the force of nature? Perhaps a few will, but likely only a few.

Bad ideas die hard.