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Bridgton, Maine

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By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Gary Colello has no doubt that if Bridgton builds a recreation center, it will be used to the fullest.

“When the town was evaluating the Town Hall on North High Street for renovations, it became clear that, though there is rich cultural history in this building, the building by itself does not meet the needs of the growing recreational programming needs,” Colello wrote in his report to the Bridgton Board of Selectmen.

“Right now, we run 11 programs there and the facility is used seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. We expect ‘customer demand’ for programming to steadily increase as the student population at Stevens Brook (Elementary)

continues to increase and from the increasing numbers of active adults.”

Colello unveiled a “very rough” sketch (his own drawing) of a proposed recreation center, which would include two basketball courts (two middle school sized courts that could convert into a full high school regulation playing surface), four pickleball courts, weight room, aerobic studio, rock wall, locker room and shower area, three-lane walking track, skate park and pool consisting of six to eight lanes, 25 yards.

The facility could also be outfitted with classroom space for outside programming such as community college, Headstart, adult ed and club meeting space; game room; storage (right now, some

sports equipment is stored at Junior Harmon Field, where Colello said he is in constant battles with mice); kitchen; community garden; large meeting room which could be used for trade shows, conventions, conferences, craft fairs and town meetings; and emergency service space, which could be used as a shelter.

Selectmen liked the concept, and thanked Colello for developing a precise plan.

He will now move the “concept” to the town’s Capital Improvement Committee, where members will see how it could be funded (possibly federal grant dollars) and determine a possible price tag.

“Your presentation is spot on,” Board Chairman Greg Watkins said. “Every point SELECTMEN, Page 7A

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — On the same night that local elected officials gained some ground by getting campground operators on board with helping to enforce the payment of personal property taxes on mobile camper units, the Casco Board of Selectmen reviewed two uncollectable tax bills totaling almost $1,000.

The two camper units had been illegally moved, and the owners left no forwarding address, according to Casco Town Manager Dave Morton.

“Someone moved the old camper out; the new camper moved in” and the owners of the new camper were sent the old tax bill, Morton said. “I am sure they are nice people.

But, they don’t want to pay someone else’s tax bill,” he said.

The majority of the board voted to accept the tax writeoffs on the two bills: one

for $450 and another for $486. Selectman MaryVienessa Fernandes opposed the motion to accept the tax write-offs, based on principle.

Morton said when an unpaid tax bill is written off the books, the town may continue to try to collect the debt.

“You can carry it on the books as uncollectable,” he said.

For years, the board has expressed frustration with camper owners leaving Casco without paying their personal property taxes. Tuesday night was no exception.

Prior to the vote, Selectman Calvin Nutting asked, “Rather than do this every time we come here, cannot we do it twice a year?”

Morton said that was possible, but “We bring these forward as we discover them.”

Nutting said, “It’s just a lack of enthusiasm.”

Now, the future looks promising for the town to

receive the taxes owed from the owners of mobile camper units.

In September, the town manager, two of the selectmen, Fernandes and Chairman Holly Hancock sat down with the people who operate Point Sebago Resort and Crooked River Campground.

The end result is the inclusion of language to the camper contract that will require old tax bills to be brought current before the annual contract is renewed.

“The folks at Point Sebago are adding the wording. That was agreeable to Crooked River Campground as well,” Hancock said.

“We are optimistic that this will help in the future.

They are adding the wording to their contracts. The lessees will not be able to renew their contracts unless the personal property tax is paid,” she said.

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After nine years of leading Bridgton Academy, Headmaster Graydon E. Vigneau Jr., has announced that he will retire from Bridgton Academy in June of 2017.

“It is with a bittersweet smile that the Bridgton Academy Board of Trustees has accepted the resignation of Headmaster Grady Vigneau, effective June 30, 2017,” said Bridgton Academy Board of Trustees President Kevin Jones ’81.

On Sept. 12, Grady Vigneau, the 47th headmaster of Bridgton Academy, announced to the Academy staff he would be stepping

down from his position in June of 2017.

“As a trustee at the Academy for the past nine years, I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Mr. Vigneau and have witnessed a myriad of improvements to all facets of the operation during his tenure,” Jones continued. “Bridgton Academy is a better place today thanks to Mr. Vigneau’s tireless efforts.

Finding a replacement for Mr. Vigneau will be a daunting task. All of us in the Bridgton Academy community want to thank Headmaster Vigneau for all that he has done and wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

During his nine-year tenure, Vigneau has overseen an Academy that has had to weather the storm of economic crisis in the United States, as well as the changing shape of postgraduate education, of which Bridgton Academy has a unique, historical place.

Vigneau steered the school through a variety of storms faced by the country’s changing economic seas, emerging with the Academy as a viable, strong entity poised to meet the future head-on.

During Vigneau’s nineyear tenure as headmaster (the third-longest Head of School tenure in Bridgton Academy

history), the Brattleboro, Vt. native brought the campus into sharp focus with unprecedented improvements — including leading a Capital Campaign to completely overhaul the campus athletic fields. Nearly $7 million in campus improvements occurred under Vigneau’s watch, touching almost every building on the 55-acre campus. These enhancements included the construction of the Wolverine Den Student Union, the complete renovation of the Dr. Cyrus T. Hamlin STEM Center, and an overall increase to the campus footprint with new real estate acquisition.

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — A Casco man would like to know if residents are willing to pay for the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) to have a 40-hour-a-week presence in the town.

Kevin Roberts, who owns a miniature horse farm off Route 11, asked about having such a question on the ballot.

Roberts addressed the Casco Board of Selectmen during public participation time on Tuesday. He wanted to know the process “to get it

on the ballot to hire” CCSO deputies “for 40 hours a week to protect our residents here in Casco.”

“The speeding is horrible,” he said. “I’ve gone to Rep. Bill Diamond, to the governor,” he added.

Additionally, he has made phone calls to the CCSO. What has been recommended to him is to go before the local board of selectmen to see if town residents would approve hiring the deputies, he said.

Chairman Holly Hancock said she would follow up on his request by seeing how

much those services would cost.

If presented as a budget item, the services could be approved by residents at Town Meeting. Another method could be starting a citizens’ signature petition, and having the question placed on the ballot.

“The way I look at it, if we pay rescue people to stay at the fire station,” then town residents would be willing to pay for the extra protection and safety in their community, Roberts said.

Selectman Calvin Nutting asked, “Are you aware the

Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office contracts do not guarantee that they will be in the town for any number of hours?”

Roberts said the staff at STEPPING DOWN — Grady Vigneau Jr. (left) will step CCSO said it was possible down as Bridgton Academy’s 47th headmaster in June for a town to hire a full-time 2017.

(Photo by Jesse Cottingham) deputy or to pay for the service of deputies for 40 hours a week.

“If the town hires a deputy Established 1870 for 40 hours, the deputy is to patrol that town for 40 P.O. Box 244, 118 Main St. hours,” Roberts said.

Bridgton, ME 04009 Hancock said she would 207-647-2851 investigate the costs of such Fax: 207-647-5001 a proposal. bnews@roadrunner.com SHERIFF, Page 5A

Casco gets help from campground operators

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer DENMARK — It would not be an unusual thing — in this day and age — to learn about your town’s tax rate through Facebook.

In the Town of Denmark, most people had already seen their tax bill when a post appeared on the town’s Facebook page explaining why an increase had happened.

The tax rate has increased from $9.10 during the 2015– 16 fiscal year to $11.25 for this fiscal year, according to Denmark Town Manager Christopher Loughlin.

“We are (a town of) about 1,200 or 1,300 residents.

Everyone in town saw their tax bill go up 25 percent,” he said. “Those with the homesteader exemption saw it go LOVING UP TIME WITH THE ANIMALS at Fryeburg up less.”

Fair, which opens this Sunday, Oct. 2.

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Study looks at Fair’s major impact on area

Fryeburg Fair has a farreaching impact.

The Fair recently received the results of an economic impact study conducted in 2015.

Thanks to inspiration from The Big E, aka Eastern States, in Springfield, Mass., Fryeburg Fair hired the Maine Center for Business & Economic Research at University of Southern Maine. led by Ryan Wallace, Project Director, to investigate the Fair’s influence on the local economy.

Wallace led a team of nine students, either pursuing or holding their master’s degrees, to design and implement the project for Fryeburg Fair. It took about six months to com-

plete. The MCBER team spent all eight days at the Fair in 2015.

They conducted interviews and surveys to help assess and discover the economic inner workings of Maine’s largest agricultural fair.

Fair employees had done preliminary legwork to prepare for their arrival most notably a questionnaire for campers.

With over 3,000 campsites, many occupied by loyal fairgoers returning year after year for generations.

The MCBER also surveyed Fair vendors, exhibitors, residents who parked cars and local businesses. They went into the Bridgton area, Conway and North Conway to interview owners and managers of

hotels and restaurants to investigate their impact and benefit from Fryeburg Fair.

As well, their work included research on year-round fair activity. Organizations that utilize the fairgrounds, such as The Good Sam’s Club, the Home, Garden & Flower Show and the summer flea markets, were interviewed. A 50-mile radius was analyzed to answer the question of financial impact and more.

Roy Andrews, the president of Fryeburg Fair says, “We listened to The Big E (Eastern States) discuss this process at the Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs’ annual convention after completing their FAIR, Page 3A

After nearly decade, BA headmaster to retire “Grady Vigneau has made a lasting mark on Bridgton Academy — both in terms of the physical campus and improvements he has spearheaded, but also in helping

guide the school through a challenging time in education,” said Assistant Head of School, Sven Cole. “It has been a pleasure to work RETIRE, Page 2A

Casco man wants sheriff on clock

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Area news

Chocolate Haus coming to town The Bavarian Chocolate Haus, this year celebrating its 25th year in North Conway, N.H., is excited to announce its plan to open a second store in Bridgton next spring!

The Bavarian is well known throughout the region as a highly respected traditional hand-dipped chocolate shop with loyal visitors and locals enjoying their large selection of handmade confections.

Current owners Scott Ferrari and David Hallett, who purchased the shop from the original owners Edward and Doris Gazda in 2008, have worked hard to grow the business while maintaining the highest level of care with their creations.

Why Bridgton?

“The attractive revitalization happening in the downtown and also the support of Justin McIver and his team” says Scott Ferrari.

McIver is the owner and force behind Main Eco Homes, a builder and developer devoted to high-quality, energy-efficient and attractive buildings and homes.

“Justin has been keeping in touch with us for years, talking about the resurgence Bridgton has been experiencing over the last decade. We listened to his proposal, and it resonated with us!” Ferrari said. “We were at the point we wanted to grow and bring our special products to an expanded audience. Bridgton seems a perfect fit for us.

We love the look of Main Street, and we are excited to become a part of it!”

McIver and Main Eco Homes have recently completed the new “Chalmers” building on Main Street in Bridgton, and just prior to that built another new commercial space on the corner of Main and Cottage, housing both the very successful Firefly women’s apparel store, and Towanda’s, an outstanding specialty deli and eatery.

“I was raised in Bridgton,” McIver says, “and I’m very happy that Scott and David of the Bavarian are coming to town. They will certainly add value here, and be a part of the growth of this wonderful community.”

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — What happened to the meeting reminder postcards people used to get in the mail?

The answer could be classified as trash talk from the town manager.

Casco resident Sheila Frank brought the question to the Casco Board of Selectmen on Tuesday.

“We used to get postcards for Special Town Meetings.

I don’t get them anymore.

What happened,” Frank asked.

“They ended up in the trash,” Morton said.

He described going to the U.S. Post Office in Casco Village, and seeing the postcards that the town sent to residents — just thrown in the trash can.

“It wasn’t cost effective,” Chairman Holly Hancock said.

Morton asked Frank if she received her mail on a rural route, in the mailbox near her home instead of at the post office.

The town wasn’t mailing out those postcards anymore, he said.

Hancock said that although the town has done away with the expense of mailing the postcards, there are other ways to be informed about town meetings and special town meetings.

Hancock asked about access to Internet and the ability to look at the town’s website, which is updated with meeting dates and hot topic items. The website address is cascomaine.org In unrelated business, a number of construction projects are under way. And, all the improvements are at different stages.

Morton updated the selectmen on those during his man-

SKETCH of the proposed commercial space on Cottage Street to be built by Main Eco Homes.

In describing his plans for the new building on Cottage Street downtown, McIver says, “The Bavarian in North Conway is this really interesting German-style cottage — that was the inspiration for the design of the new building. I think it will be a great addition to the downtown, and a perfect home for the Bavarian here.”

McIver plans to break ground this fall, with completion of the building and opening of the Bavarian’s new store in the spring of 2017.

Where did postcards go?

ager’s report.

“The new town office is continuing to progress,” he said. “The exterior is finished. The interior paint is to be finished. The interior finish work is beginning.”

There is still a move-in date of late October, he said.

“The project is still within budget,” he added.

The construction of the new Town Hall was capped at $600,000 by voters at Town Meeting 2015. This year, the town hall groundbreaking happened on May 9.

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replacement of the Pleasant Lake-Parker Pond Dam has a start date of October, Morton said.

“The contractor, T-Buck Construction, is expected to begin work after Columbus Day,” he said.

“Currently, the Town of Casco has received the Natural Resource Protection Act (NRPA) permit-by-rule, required by the state for this project,” he said.

Another capital improvement project is still on the

drawing board — the replacement of the septic system in Casco Village.

Sebago Technics is producing the engineering plans for the proposed septic system and leach field. Those POSTCARDS, Page 6A

of faculty and staff have been appointed to work with the firm in seeking a leader of excellence who will continue the growth and development of Bridgton Academy.

“Grady will be dearly missed by students, alumni, and parents alike,” stated Jessica Priola, Bridgton Academy director of Institutional Advancement.

“Grady was a consummate supporter of the young men of Bridgton, and always made time to get to know and believe in each and every one of our young men. Mr. Vigneau was never shy about ‘dreaming big’ and his big dreams helped all of us to work to our best ability to move the Academy forward with great strides. We wish Grady the best of luck with his next endeavors!”

Prior to coming to Bridgton Academy in 2008,

Vigneau had a long, distinguished career as an entrepreneur and financial analyst.

A native of Brattleboro, VT, Vigneau attended and played football at the University of New Hampshire, and was named an All American in 1977.

After the University of New Hampshire, Vigneau received his MBA from Columbia University. He and his wife, Merry, moved to Stowe, Vt., where they purchased and operated (and continue to operate) the Round Hearth at Stowe, one of the ski industry’s last remaining ski dorms, and a true gem in Eastern skiing.

“Serving as Bridgton Academy’s Headmaster since 2008 has been an absolute honor,” Vigneau said. “I have worked with the best colleagues that one could imagine, and have served an

elegantly simple, yet absolutely critical mission. I have been embraced by the entire Bridgton community and extended family at every stage of my tenure, a welcome that speaks to the wonderful respect our constituents have for this Academy and its hopes and dreams. I am proud to say that Bridgton Academy is poised for a sustainable, fantastic future.”

After nine years at the Academy, replete with a legacy of improvements and investment, Mr. Vigneau will now move on to explore future positions within a variety of industries, including the private school realm.

Bridgton Academy thanks Headmaster Vigneau, his wife, Merry, and children Grady, Christopher, Allison, and Kimberly, for their service and belief in Bridgton Academy.

Vigneau to retire June 2017

(Continued from Page 1A) alongside Grady for the past nine years, and we are all excited for he and Merry as they embark on their next adventure. We are also excited for the institution as we will be welcoming our 48th headmaster in the next year.”

Having accepted Vigneau’s resignation, Jones said that the Board of Trustees must now begin its search for the 48th headmaster of Bridgton Academy. To that end, the board has hired a national search firm to guide it through the search process.

In addition, a search committee comprised of trustees, and an advisory committee

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Fair happenings • “Little Red Schoolhouse” built in 1835 • 4-Wheel Drive Pulls • Calf and Pig Scrambles • Cooking Contests • Daily Musical Entertainment • Draft Horse Tandem Hitches • Exhibition Halls of crafts, handiwork, photos, art, forest and wood products • Expo Center • Firemen’s Musters • Fireworks Show, Friday, 9 p.m.

• Flower Shows • Grand Parade, Saturday, 10 a.m.

• Horse and Ox Pulling • Milking Parlor • Museum of old farm equipment and memorabilia • Night Shows : • Monday — The Mallett Brothers (Rock); • Tuesday — Sam Bush (Bluegrass); • Wednesday — Recycled Percussion (Rock); • Thursday — Brothers Osborne (Country); • Friday — Laura Bell Bundy (Country); • Saturday — Krazy Jake (Maine Comedy).

• Pari-mutuel harness racing, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday • Senior Citizen’s Day, Tuesday (65 and older – free admission) • Sheepdog Trials • Skillet Toss (for women only) Anvil Throw (for men only) Monday, Oct. 3 • Specialty Food Pavilion • Tractor Pulling • Woodsmen’s Field Day, Monday, Oct. 3)

MAKING FRIENDS — Youngsters find the animals at Fryeburg Fair fascinating and friendly.

Study looks at Fryeburg Fair’s overall impact The results, about $18 million of new spending per year in these parts is generated by Fryeburg Fair. This translates to 420 jobs and $1.2 million in sales and income taxes to the states of Maine and New Hampshire annually.

With a 10-year average of 164,400 paid attendees (this

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does not include children under 12, lifetime pass holders or senior citizens who are free on Tuesday), the #1 fan of Fryeburg Fair averages 55–65 years old and comes from outside the region. These travelers are coming specifically to attend Fryeburg Fair. They spend an average of about $67 per person per day to get to the Fair, for food and drink, parking and accommodations. Once they arrive, they spend another $72 (on average) on additional food and drink, entertainment and retail purchases. It was determined that local residents spend on average of $65 per day.

The study concluded that Fryeburg Fair has an exceptional level of repeat customers, with over 85% of those surveyed returning regularly year after year.

Andrews, always proud of Fryeburg Fair’s history and success, is quick to point out that the 2015 History Hall guest registry documented visitors from all 50 states and 17 countries including England,

Poland, Germany, New Zealand and the Dominican Republic.

The top three attractions at the Fair — animals and agriculture, the food and the exhibits. The horses and pulling ranked #1 in the animal exhibits. Night shows were the top favorites in entertainment. Steve’s French Fries and French fries in general were the #1 food choice at the Fair followed by pizza, Emily’s Restaurant, seafood, sausage, apple crisp and doughnuts.

“According to this study, in the last ten years it means we have helped generate $172 million for this area. That’s an impressive number,” Andrews said. “We couldn’t do it with-

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out the hundreds of people involved in running and operating the Fair. After 166 years, it is a privilege as well as an obligation to continue our tradition of supporting and highlighting Maine farming and agriculture. We intend to do so with enthusiasm.”

“Fryeburg Fair has a very sizable economic impact on the region,” concludes Ryan Wallace. “Drawing a large share of attendees from outside the region, the fair attracts significant spending to area businesses and within the fair itself that might not otherwise have occurred. That spending supports jobs and in turn other local businesses. Many local shops depend on the business

garnered during the week of the fair for their survival.”

On a personal note Wallace adds, “I grew up near and going to the Eastern States Exposition in Massachusetts as a kid. It’s hard to top the size and scale of things offered at the Big E, though I can say that when it comes to a traditional agricultural fair feel, Fryeburg is the place to be.

In my personal opinion, the fair has some of the best animal exhibits around and is a key reason why people attend.

There is lot of diversity in the vendors and things for people to do. I think that’s reflected in the number of folks that have grown up and attended year after year. The Fryeburg Fair is an institution in Maine and northern New England. As the world continues to change, it will be important for the Fair to continue its mission of bringing people together and passing along traditions, while providing an educational opportunity for folks to learn about life on the land and our most important natural resources.”

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Bridgton Police blotter These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, September 19 8:48 a.m. A North High Street resident received a fraudulent telephone call.

9:49 a.m. A non-reportable motor vehicle crash occurred in the parking lot behind the old hospital building.

1:44 p.m. Young men were reportedly acting suspiciously in Pondicherry Park.

1:58 p.m. Police attempted to locate a newly-licensed driver who reportedly was transporting an underage person.

8:38 p.m. Police received a report of a prowler knocking on a door at a Knowles Point Road residence.

Tuesday, September 20 9:01 p.m. Police checked a subject on the side of Main Street, near Food City, who appeared to be intoxicated.

Wednesday, September 21 2:38 p.m. Officer Gaumont filed a report regarding a male who was locked inside the transfer station, and was unable to find a way out.

4:29 p.m. Officers Reese and Gaumont handled a domestic situation at a Middle Ridge Road home.

11:53 p.m. A man reported that his mother might be missing.

Thursday, September 22 11:19 a.m. Officer McCormick responded to a two-vehicle crash in the McDonald’s parking lot.

12:52 p.m. Police were informed by school staff that a student was scared to return home.

2:49 p.m. A Pinhook Road resident reported receiving a IRS scam phone call, and had a message saved on his answering machine.

4:53 p.m. Officers Reese and Gaumont responded to a motor vehicle crash involving personal injury on Portland Road.

8:40 p.m. Police received a report of a ver-

bal domestic argument in progress on Kansas Road. Officers Reese and Gaumont were dispatched. They reported that no physical altercation had occurred.

11:03 p.m. An elderly woman was found walking in the roadway on Misty Meadow Lane by a motorist and brought to police headquarters.

Friday, September 23 8:19 a.m. Officer McCormick handled a landlord/tenant issue on Fowler Street.

11:46 a.m. Officer McCormick was sent to a Knights Hill Road residence for a domestic situation.

Saturday, September 24 1:15 p.m. Officers Reese and McCormick responded to a motor vehicle crash (rollover) involving personal injury on South Bridgton Road.

3:44 p.m. A store owner contacted police regarding the issuance of a trespass notice.

4:03 p.m. Police received a report of a theft of liquor and a possible “squatting” situation at a Creamery Street residence.

4:11 p.m. Officer Gaumont investigated an alleged sex offense.

6:29 p.m. A South High Street resident reported the theft of prescription medication.

7:35 p.m. An individual requested to speak with an officer regarding a domestic situation.

9:03 p.m. Police spoke with a subject regarding civil property damage issues.

9:45 p.m. A subject asked to speak with an officer regarding an alleged threat.

Sunday, September 25 2:45 p.m. A vehicle was reportedly “side swiped” while parked on Main Street.

3:05 p.m. Police received a call regarding people “selling pills.”

3:33 p.m. An unmanned sailboat was seen drifting across Long Lake.

4:24 p.m. A Portland Road resident reported the theft of items from a back porch.

Firehouse Chatter Some good times, sad times

By Jay Spenciner The Good On Sunday, Sept. 18, the Denmark Fire Department organized a surprise retirement party for Roger Bucknell at their station.

Roger recently retired after some 70 years as a member of the department.

Secrets are hard to keep in a small town, but Roger seemed genuinely surprised.

I had interviewed him a couple of months ago for this column. A good time was had by all.

The Sad Bridgton Central Station Captain Mike “Mikey” Field died on Saturday, Sept. 17 at the age of 53.

He had joined the Harrison Fire Department in 1980 and the Bridgton FD in 2006. He was employed

by New England Tech Air and Maine Steel for about 30 years. Mikey was born in Lewiston. He leaves behind a wife, two children, two grandchildren, two sisters and his mother and father.

He enjoyed flying kites as a youngster and more

recently a model helicopter and a drone. He also enjoyed tinkering with any kind of machine. According to his son, Eric, he was a pretty simple man, hard working and willing to help anybody.

Personally, I remember Mikey and I driving down together to a New England Fire Chiefs’ show in Springfield, Mass., a few years ago. It was a fun trip and we chatted about fire department stuff, as well as other things. I remember it fondly.

Mikey was extremely knowledgeable about fire service. If he saw someone needing help, he would quietly take them aside so as not to cause any embarrassment. There was no one more respected in fire service than Mikey. He will be greatly missed.

Donations to help the family with medical and funeral expenses may be made to: Mike Field’s Final Costs, c/o Eric Field at TD Bank, 176 Main Street, Bridgton, ME 04009.

Mike “Mikey” Field Mikey is the fifth member of the Bridgton Fire Department to pass on in the last four years. We are carrying a heavy, heavy burden. We will need to help each other to get through this overwhelming sadness.

Rescue keeps ‘giveaway’ going FRYEBURG — After two years of runaway success, Fryeburg Rescue has committed to continuing the “Helmets On Heads Program” at the Fryeburg Fair this fall.

Over the past two years, Fryeburg Rescue has fit and given away over 2,100 helmets to children and adults at the Fair…absolutely free.

Although there are other big city programs that come GOOD PROJECT TO KEEP ON ROLLING — Fryeburg close to those numbers, there Rescue will again be giving away free bicycle helmets to are few programs like it in children during Fryeburg Fair. the United States that impact so many people from so many different places and as a result, the members and

Board of Fryeburg Rescue have committed to continue the program.

They have trained a group of rescue members and locals to staff the booth and properly size and fit the helmets over the eight days of the Fair. This year, they have invested in a new weathertight, sturdy wooden replica of their old station as the Fryeburg Rescue Booth, and it will be in the same location near Kiddie Land, as always.

With guidance from data collected over the first two years, the folks at Fryeburg Rescue have committed to

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Fryeburg Rescue will continue to handle the booth, booth fees, staffing, sizing, fitting and distribution of the helmets. When any emergency medical service can create a process that can help prevent an injury, as well as being prepared to treat one, Fryeburg Rescue feels that is a program that should be continued.

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FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Academy was placed in “lockout” last Wednesday morning when a possible threat was found in a boys’ bathroom.

At about 10:40 a.m., Fryeburg Police was sent to the Academy, where faculty and law enforcement quickly placed

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(Continued from Page 4C) the campus on “lockout” status while police investigated.

After approximately one hour of searching specific areas, the school was reopened for normal school activities. Investigators determined the threat to be lowlevel and noncredible.

The criminal investigation is still ongoing (interviews with students and forensically processing evidence) at this time and anyone with information is urged to call Fryeburg Police.

“We take these incidents very seriously and fortunately my staff practices lockout/lockdown drills with our schools on a regular basis.

Fryeburg Rescue was staged in the area as a precautionary,” Fryeburg Chief of Police Joshua Potvin said.

“Staff, students and responders acted swiftly and brought this incident to a peaceful conclusion.”

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(Continued from Page 1A) “We’ll see what the cost is. We’ll look into that,” she said.

For the time being, the town has acquired a digital speed sign that will be mobile once a trailer arrives, Hancock said.

“We can locally deploy that and remind people what the speed limits are on the roads,” she said, adding “Speeding is so pervasive.”

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Campground (Continued from Page 1A) The other option — that all mobile camper units are removed at the end of the summer season was not as palatable to the campground operators, she said.

“They rely on that loyalty of customers,” she said.

“Both indicated they are not particularly happy to have their business names repeatedly brought into public” discussion about unpaid taxes, Hancock said. “It is not good PR for them.”

Fernandes gave a shout out of thanks to the campground representatives, Don Toms of Point Sebago Resort and Ted Beckner of Crooked River Campground “for coming up with a solution.”

Morton commented on their willingness to cooperate with the town.

“They were anxious to sit down at table and work with us and come up with something that works,” he said.

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3:23 p.m. Suspicious activity was reported on Maple Street.

10:30 p.m. Michael R. Shuman, 30, of Brownfield was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence following a stop on Portland Street.

Saturday, September 24 1:01 a.m. Richard J. Cultrera, 70, of Hiram was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence following a stop on Portland Street.

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Police conducted “peace officer details” on Menotomy Road.

2:03 p.m. Police investigated a theft on Pebble Circle.

6:45 p.m. Police assisted firefighters with a call at Frye Hall on Main Street.

Sunday, September 25 11:50 a.m. Police handled a landlord/tenant dispute.

3:16 p.m. A 17 year old was charged with failing to register a motor vehicle following a stop on Melanie Lane.

11:51 p.m. Police responded to a non-reportable motor vehicle crash on Bridgton Road.

local, county and state law enforcement agencies. The UCR statistics show that 26,000 crime index offenses were reported to police during 2015 compared to 27,987 during 2014 for a crime rate decrease of 7.1%.

The 26,000 crimes reported in 2015 represent a crime rate of 20 offenses per 1000 people in Maine.

That number compares to the national crime rate of 30 offenses per 1,000 population in 2014.

The total number of adults and juveniles summoned or cited by police dropped in 2015 for the seventh year in a row. Adult arrests dropped 5.3% in 2015 (41,649 arrests reported in 2015 vs. 43,957 arrests reported in 2014).

Juveniles arrested or summoned decreased by 9.7% in 2014 (3,547 juvenile arrests/summonsed reported in 2015 vs. 3,926 juveniles arrested/summonsed reported in 2014).

The value of property stolen during 2015 was reported as $20,346,695 compared to $21,239,896 reported in 2014.

Police recovered $5,691,929 in stolen property in 2015 vs. $5,191,038 in stolen property during 2014 for a recovery rate of 24.4%.

The crime rate for violent crime in Maine continues to be one offense per 1,000 populations compared to the national average of 4 per 1,000 populations.

“Crime in Maine” is the annual publication of reported crime statistics from UCR and is posted on the Department of Public Safety’s webpage.

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These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, September 19 1:17 p.m. Police handled a domestic disturbance on West Fryeburg Road.

6:11 p.m. Police “restored the peace” at a West Fryeburg Road home.

10:10 p.m. Police assisted rescue personnel with a call on Woodland Street.

Tuesday, September 20 4:07 p.m. Suspicious activity was reported on Ice House Road.

Wednesday, September 21 12:32 p.m. A disturbance occurred at a Smith Street home. Peace was restored.

3:56 p.m. Suspicious activity occurred at Weston’s Beach.

7:25 p.m. A complaint at Swan Falls Road campground was handled.

8:59 p.m. Police checked a civil issue at a Main Street location.

Thursday, September 22 9:50 a.m. Police responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Main and Portland Streets.

1:50 p.m. A theft occurred on Hillside Street.

Friday, September 23 9:30 a.m. Police handled a civil issue at a Smith Street apartment.

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Crime in the rural areas showed an overall decrease of 3.4% and crimes reported from cities and towns dropped 7.6%.

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Aggravated assaults in the rural areas increased 32.8% (267 incidents reported in 2015 vs. 201 reported in 2014). Motor vehicle thefts increased 5.6% in 2015 (266 vehicles reported stolen in 2015 vs. 252 reported stolen in 2014).

Urban crime are from communities with police departments, where the overall drop was 7.6%.

Only rape and robbery increased. Rapes reported in 2015 showed an increase of 7.9%, with 22 additional incidents being reported (302 reported in 2015 vs. 280 reported in 2014).

Robberies also reported an increase of 7.5% with 20 more incidents reported in 2015 (285 robberies reported in 2015 vs. 265 reported in 2014).

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Aggravated assaults, which involve serious injury and usually a weapon, increased 1.8% for 2015.

There were 916 aggravated assaults in 2015 vs. 900 incidents in 2014.

Robberies increased 2.3% for 2015 (311 robberies in 2015 vs. 304 robberies reported in 2014).

There were 25 homicides investigated in 2015, three more than in 2014.

Motor vehicle thefts reported an increase of 1.9% for 2015 (810 stolen vehicles vs. 796 stolen vehicles in 2014).

The following crime categories decreased in 2015: Simple assaults decreased 3.2% in 2015 (9,722 incidents in 2015 vs. 10,044 incidents in 2014).

Burglary decreased 6.7% in 2015 (4,675 incidents reported in 2015 vs. 5,009 in 2014).

Larceny-theft decreased 8.3% for 2015 (18,801 reported in 2015 vs. 20,501 incidents in 2014).

Arson decreased 8.1% during 2015, (91 incidents for 2015 vs. 99 incidents in 2014). The value of property damaged by arson fires increased 30% for 2015 ($1,568,006 arson damage reported for 2015 vs. $1,096,455 damage reported in 2014).

Domestic violence assaults also showed a decrease of 3.2% in 2015 (4,907 incidents reported in 2015 vs. 5,067 incidents in 2014).

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Crime in Maine decreased 7.1% during 2015, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety. It the fourth consecutive year that crime has decreased in the state for a total decline during the past four years of 29.9%.

Crime dropped 13% in 2014, 8.3% in 2013 and 1.5% in 2012.

“Although the four straight years of declining crime numbers are encouraging, four of the five categories that saw increases last year were crimes against people — rape, robbery, aggravated assaults and homicide,” said Public Safety Commissioner John Morris.

The commissioner added, “The growing drug abuse problem still affects all Maine law enforcement. As hopeful as the overall crime numbers are, drugs are still the driving force for most of Maine crime.”

The commissioner said drug arrests went up in 2015 to 5,943 adult and juvenile arrests, from 5,801 arrests in 2014. There were 5,599 drug arrests for 2013. He said the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency continues to see significant abuse of prescription drugs and heroin, as well as an increase in outof-state drug dealers.

In addition to increases in rape, robbery, aggravated assault and homicides, motor vehicle theft also increased in 2015.

Rape incidents reported increased 4.8% for 2015.

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rately” is something the ad hoc committee would consider.

“I know the recreation director is very interested in moving her swim lessons to this beach. The other two beaches are directly located on roads,” which has caused some concern, Morton said. “Little kids and traffic are always a dicey mix,” he said. “In fact, we installed the fence at (Pleasant Beach) not to keep people out, but to keep kids in.”

The community members voted to the committee are: Sam Brown, Grant Plummer, Norman Heald, Kevin Gillespie and Posy Gillespie. The last three people listed are neighbors to the property; the Gillespies own the land with waterfront access next to what will be another town beach, Morton said.

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The new, temporary committee is called the Jackson Property Ad Hoc Committee.

That is because resident Lucy Jackson sold the property to the Town of Casco.

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POLAND SPRING — Poland Spring has named the Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program (VLMP) as its 2016 Natural Leader Award recipient.

The award is given biannually to a local organization in recognition of its commitment to make Maine a better place to live and work. Representatives from the VLMP accepted the award at a luncheon held on Aug. 31, 2016, at the Poland Spring Museum for Poland Spring Good Neighbor Grant recipients.

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Spring Senior Natural Resource manager, presented the award to Maine VLMP Executive Director Scott Williams, who was joined by the organization’s environmental educator and Invasive Aquatic Species program coordinator, Roberta Hill, and other staff and volunteers.

“It is my pleasure to present this distinct award to such a worthy organization,” said Brennan. “The Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program helps sustain Maine’s pristine lakes through ongoing water quality monitoring and man-

Message in bottle While kayaking in Highland Lake recently, Meghan Dwyer of Katonah, N.Y., found a bottle floating in the water.

When she opened the bottle, she discovered a piece of paper with a message written in pencil, along with a colorful sun in the upper right corner and two clouds in the upper left corner.

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“We’re pleased to welcome both Michele and Denice to our team of Real Estate Counselors,” said Badger in making the announcement. “Michele brings years of experience in selling real estate in Maine including property ownership and management, while Denice has been a business and investment property owner.”

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Casco postcards (Continued from Page 2A) plans, along with an engineering report on the Grange Hall, will be on the board’s agenda during one of the two meetings scheduled for October.

“The Grange Hall and septic engineering is in the process.

(I am) not sure if it will be ready by Oct. 11,” Morton said.

“I would like to see it installed,” as soon as possible, he said.

The septic project will be paid for using part of the Tenney Hill (waste oil site) Reparation Funds, which the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded to the Town of Casco. The money from the fund can be used for groundwater protection purposes.

Also on the agenda for next month, on Oct. 11, the selectmen have scheduled a presentation by Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office on medical marijuana, and what would happen if the Maine’s Marijuana Initiative, Question 1, should pass in November.

“It’s what we need to know as a town,” according to Hancock.

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“Casco now owns the land,” next to the fire station and the future town hall on Meadow Road, according to Casco Town Manager Dave Morton.

The tenants will have 18 months to move, and the town will continue to collect the monthly rent in the interim, Morton said on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the Casco Board of Selectmen appointed a handful of residents to an ad hoc committee that will review the potential uses for the 11-acre parcel.

“The committee would lay the framework for how the property would initially be used,” and also explore some long-range goals for the parcel, Morton said. In addition to senior housing, which has been mentioned since town meeting, “we’ve talked about walking paths, use of the waterfront, creating a park,” he said.

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Selectmen notes (Continued from Page 1A) you made, I’ve spoken to someone who also brought it up.”

Selectman Paul Hoyt suggested that the town could pitch $330,000 for undesignated money toward the project — funds that were earmarked for a possible bus terminal on Nulty Street, which voters turned down at the polls.

Selectman Bob McHatton said Colello’s work is a “great beginning” and a “good foundation to start with.”

Need is there While the Town Hall is historic and has some sentimental value amongst many residents, the building’s usefulness in terms of recreation has long passed.

“Right now, the Town Hall is insufficient and not functional for the full potential of the Recreation Department,” Colello said. “Space is limited and program development and additions are at a standstill.”

Colello pointed out that while the Rec Department and SAD 61 has a good working relationship in using Stevens Brook Elementary for rec programming, scheduling conflicts do arise with the school taking precedent.

Colello believes recreation is a key driver for economic development and growth. He sees a new rec center as a lure for families considering a move to Bridgton, as well as an attraction eyed by visitors and business prospects.

“A new rec center can build a strong sense of community,” Colello told selectmen Tuesday night. He added, “Families will relocate if they see a benefit to their children

to stay engaged and active with community programming. Businesses will come to Bridgton if there are recreational attractions and events to help drive customers into town.”

Participation numbers have consistently increased over the past couple of years, from over 300 people in 2013 to over 550 in 2015.

“This is due to increased programs (one big hit is pickleball), activities and dedication from staff and volunteers who coach and help organize events and programs,” Colello said. “I believe this is a great ‘problem’ to have. We have people from ages five and up who want to be active. We have a community that wants to socialize with friends, play in a pickup game of basketball, pickleball, football and/ or table tennis to get some cardiovascular training, come to a fitness program to better their health, and get their children involved in a program to stay active.”

In developing a rec center design, Colello hoped to consider needs of people of all ages and interests, which is why the facility could include a walking track, rock climbing and swimming pool.

GBLRCC BREWFEST — Many of the attendees (over 3,000 in attendance) enjoying Saturday’s event.

(Photo by Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce) “We have all of the right tools, we just need to find a way to utilize our resources and invest in something that can truly be great for the people and the Town of Bridgton,” he said. “We need a building that offers something for all ages.”

In other selectmen’s news: • By a 5-0 vote, select-

men approved Todd Perreault to serve as interim fire chief.

Town Manager Robert Peabody said that while the town has very effective assistant fire chiefs (four of them), he feels someone needs to be in charge until a new chief is named.

Two individuals have emerged as finalists for the

fire chief’s position. A second round of interviews has been completed, Peabody said, and background checks are underway. Peabody expects a new chief to be named in a month or two, “depending on the process.”

• Messy is apparently a good formula to selling items at the town’s Transfer Station

“Store.”

In a letter to selectmen, Karen Lewis suggested the town organize and clean up the store, which could result in better sales.

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(Continued from Page 8A) when jobs are scarce.”

He added, “One of the other candidates reports a low unemployment rate, but these numbers are way off. In the Lake Region, the percentage of non-working adults approaches 13% and this is likely a conservative number.

With all this in mind, I have thrown my hat in the ring to represent the towns I have grown up in.”

Peters will be holding two forums at the Bridgton Community Center — Friday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.

“I will use these forums to listen to citizen concerns and to spread my message,” he said. “I know write-in campaigns usually lose due to the extra effort of writing in someone’s name, but this is really important for our area and ‘more of the same’ style politics will not solve our current problems. It is time someone who will actually fight for our communities to go to Augusta and I want to be that person for all of you.”

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer DENMARK — With its mountains and its undeveloped open space, the Town of Denmark contains within its boundaries the terrain that is suitable for windmill energy development.

Citizens of Denmark are in the process of drafting a windmill energy ordinance in order to get ahead of the winds of change — in this case, the potential for the alternative energy development.

The second of two windmill energy moratoriums has been put in

place, giving the Town of Denmark six more months to adopt the proposed ordinance.

“We’ve had some development in the town over the past year” that concerned residents, according to Denmark Town Manager Christopher Loughlin.

“We have a gentleman who bought land up to the southwest side of Pleasant Mountain. We have no idea what his intent is,” he said.

“We have a couple other locations in town that are fairly high.”

“We are starting to see wind development come to western

Maine,” he said.

“The town, in order to control any development, is trying to have a wind energy ordinance in place,” Loughlin said.

The previous moratorium went from mid-March through mid-September. In order to have enough time,” he said. “We extended the moratorium through mid-March 2017.”

“We have the ordinance drafted.

It is ready to be sent to our legal folks,” Loughlin said.

The group doing the work is the Wind Energy Ordinance Committee.

“Basically, since June, the committee has been meeting to develop the ordinance,” he said.

“I think people are trying to figure out the best mix. Do we want the large commercial towers? Or, do we want the smaller setups,” he said.

Loughlin said the windmill energy ordinance is what most residents want.

“We did a survey in August.

The results showed that 85 percent wanted no wind energy or limited residential or small business” use of windmill energy, he said.

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(Continued from Page 7A) in with piles of wonderful items. There is not enough shelf space to properly show the usable items, nor is there

a real grouping of products by subject,” she wrote. “In the spirit of recycling, it would be helpful to have an attendant ridding out as things are

Tax rate spikes

(Continued from Page 1A) The Facebook post began, “Property owners by now should have received their tax bills. Many are wondering why there has been such an increase.”

“In recent years, the town has voted to take much of its Unassigned Fund Balance to keep taxes down. That meant that taxpayers enjoyed a very low tax rate over time,” according to the post dated Aug. 31.

“We have now reached a point where there is no unassigned fund balance available to keep the tax rate down for the upcoming year,” the post said.

Loughlin explained the fiscal strategy.

“What was happening over time is: To keep taxes down, we used the Unassigned Fund Balance to offset the tax rate.

Over the last four years, it average $420,000 a year.”

“So, when it came to this year, what we had left was only that much,” he said, confirming there was about $400,000 remaining in the unassigned fund. Using a portion of the undesignated fund balance is something towns do to keep taxes “artificially low,” he said.

Loughlin’s recommendation to the Denmark Budget Committee “was not touching the surplus and building that back up,” he said. The town needs “to allow it to build back up over time. We are not going to get there in one year. It will take several years, to get it back up there,” he said.

“This is probably the biggest increase that Denmark taxpayers will see in the foreseeable future,” he said.

Unfortunately, the jump in the tax rate does not reflect the budget committee’s work to keep the town’s budget low.

There was only a 1.2 percent increase in the municipal budget, Loughlin said.

“The (town) assessor recommends the mil rate, and the selectmen either agree with it or not. The assessor gives them a range. He recommended $11.25,” he said.

Compared to other towns in Maine, a tax rate in the $11 range is fairly good, he said.

As was mentioned in the Facebook post, Loughlin said the School Administrative District No. 72 added to the costs for taxpayers in Denmark. There was the expansion project at the Molly Ockett Middle School, he said.

“We are below a certain mil rate, so we ended up paying for our share (of the construction costs.) Brownfield and Fryeburg are paying higher taxes. Towns like Lovell and Denmark are paying their share,” Loughlin said.

The Facebook post summed up other reasons for the mil rate increase.

“Other factors include a large increase in the county tax and the school budget,” the post said. “However, the biggest portion of the increase is due to the fact that we must pay through taxation what has been paid through the use of the unassigned fund balance in recent years.”

dropped off and placing usable items in their specified product space…Currently, items are in heaps on the floor or thrown across the shelves by patrons.

Having an organized attendant could reduce this and make it easier to view what is there.”

Lewis said she has seen the store “picked up” once. She feels the town could utilize individuals seeking community service opportunities as a means to organize the space, thus avoiding spending more money to hire someone.

She added, “I also believe these items should be free.

It is often busy at the dump and discussing prices with the employees seems ridiculous when needy people could use what’s there and the products will also stay out of the dump.”

Lewis complimented transfer station employees, calling them “respectful and gracious.” “I know they work hard,” she said.

In the 18 years he has overseen the “store,” Transfer Station Director Bob Fitzcharles found that sales figures actually increase if the space is “cluttered.” Patrons apparently enjoy the “thrill of the hunt.”

Selectman Bob McHatton concurred, saying “messiness adds to the excitement of shopping.” He noted that store sales reach $24 to $25,000 annually.

• The board renewed Lakes Region ATV Club’s trail use agreement over town-owned property in the Sandy Creek area.

• Because of the lack of

rain, Bridgton Public Works Director Jim Kidder will be keeping a close eye on the weather over the next few weeks, intending to keep the gates closed for the time being at Highland Lake.

• When asked to give an update on the Woods Pond bathhouse project, Peabody noted that reconstruction work there will commence soon. He noted that the town has received donations to aid the project. As far as legal action against the contractor, Peabody said the town’s attorney is reviewing the case.

Meanwhile, Peabody said plans for the Salmon Point bathhouse have been completed and will be reviewed by the town’s Building Committee.

Peabody expects the project to go out to bid next week.

• Seeing that a citizens’ petition to allow the Farmers Market to return to “green spaces” on Depot Street will be on the November ballot, Selectman Bob McHatton wanted to make clear his position on the matter.

He pointed out that the town spent $427,000 to upgrade the Depot Street stretch. Meanwhile, the town receives $25 from the Farmers Market to do business in that area. McHatton disputed previous comments by vendors that the Farmers Market was a major consideration in Depot Street’s reshaping. He simply said the town did not spend $427,000 to make $25 per year, and he would vote “no” on the Farmers Market referendum question. McHatton also pointed out that of the

17 vendors at the market, just “two or three” are from Bridgton.

On a similar note, Selectman Bernie King wondered whether the town could restrict where individuals attempt to collect signatures for a citizen’s petition.

Recently, a local resident approached King about the subject after feeling “accosted” at the Transfer Station.

Peabody said selectmen could address the matter through policy, but officials decided to leave it up to the Transfer Station manager, who is responsible for maintaining safety and order at the facility.

Later, Selectman Bear Zaidman suggested that the town make revamping its website a top priority, thus being able to “get the word out” to townsfolk regarding board decisions and why those decisions were made.

Zaidman also recommended that someone pen articles for the local paper, again explaining selectmen’s decisions.

• Tuesday was Paul Hoyt’s last board meeting. He was thanked by Peabody and Watkins for his commitment and time working in the best interest of the town. Peabody noted that Hoyt always carried himself in a professional way, never leaving a meeting “grumbling” if a vote did not go his way.

Someone also appreciated Hoyt’s efforts, sending him a bouquet of flowers that had a card saying, “Thanks from one of your peeps.”

• Selectmen will meet on Oct. 11 and Oct. 25.

William Peters Independent

Joins #69 race

William Peters of Bridgton has announced he is running as an Independent for the District #69 seat of the Maine State Legislature.

He joins a now crowded race featuring incumbent Phyllis Ginzler (R-Bridgton) and Independent Walter Riseman of Harrison.

As a 1979 graduate of Lake Region High School and living in the Lake Region most of his life, Peters has a special affinity for the area.

“This district, (Bridgton, Harrison and Denmark) has undergone huge extractions of jobcreating businesses leaving us with very little to keep today’s youth in the area through the presence of lifetime jobs,” he said.

“Gone are the days when one got a local job at 18 and worked that job until retirement. Now, we face Common Core, service and retail jobs with a basic road to nowhere.

Opiate drug use, lifetime welfare enrollment, and despair are now quite common in the area.

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Denmark Harvest Festival

DENMARK — The Denmark Congregational Church is hosting their 14th Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lots of vendors have signed up to participate this year, along with the Church’s Ladies Fellowship bake sale and chili and hot dogs for lunch. A harvest table with new potatoes from Green Thumb Farms as well as cornstalks and many other items from local growers will also be on offer.

The vendor list so far includes: • Micki Warner — crafts and artwork • Kerry Enos — baskets and honey • Linda Hamilton — scarves • Susan Wadsworth — birdhouses, birdbaths and repurposed kitchen utensils • Georgette Sprague — table runners, placemats, wall hangings and other sewn items • Amy Richardson — Designami handmade jewelry featuring real flowers, leaves and wire-wrapped glass • Christine Kutasz — apple decorations, baskets, paper crafts and note cards • Annmarie Sargent — knitted creations • Joyce Darling, Millpond Threads — knitted and crocheted items, holiday runners, kids’ aprons, and scarves • Caitlin Reum — crocheted items • Audrey Dodds — placemats • Pam Jeffers — crocheted items • Robin Mae Ward — stained glass and purses • Courtney Underwood — homemade jams, relishes and homemade bread • Charlotte Avanzato — doll clothes and baby sweater sets • Unique Bags by Brenda — handbags, totes, and purses • Margi Right — fancy cupcakes • Michelle Eastman — Tupperware consultant • Kayla Eastman — Usborne books • Bertha Bucknell and local Girl Scouts — information on becoming a Girl Scout • Bev Hallas — handmade crafts • Trish Benoit — Little Happies — baby items and kids’ clothes • Terri Pike — 4 Ewe Farm— wool crafts and handmade soaps • Tina Allen — Pink Zebra home fragrances D.I.Y. scented lotions, air freshener and candles Come along and visit with the crafters and learn about their creations, have a muffin or stay for a lunch of chili and hot dogs, and make sure to stop by the bake sale table and pick up a treat to take home.

Area Events Finnish Language Classes

WEST PARIS — Finnish language classes will again be offered this fall at the Finnish-American Heritage Society, 8 Maple Street in West Paris. Marja-Leena Bailey will be teaching on Saturdays, Oct. 29, Nov. 5, and Nov. 19. A beginner/refresher class will be offered on those dates from 10:30 a.m. to noon and an advanced class will be held from 12:30 to 4 p.m. The price is $50 per person for the beginner class and $100 for the advanced, with half price for a second family member. Checks should be made out to the Finnish American Heritage Society and mailed to P.O. Box 294, West Paris, ME 04289. For further information call Melinda at 890-2770.

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Harvest fest at Shaker Village NEW GLOUCESTER — Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, located at 707 Shaker Road (Route 26) in New Gloucester, will host its annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 8, from10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bring the family and friends for a day of free barn tours, wagon rides, and special activities. Freshly-picked apples from the historic Shaker orchards will be for sale along with cider pressed from Shaker apples, homemade Shaker apple crisp, homemade barbecue dinner plates, and much more! Chipman’s Farm, The Shakers’ neighbors since the 1790s, will have a fresh bounty of seasonal produce for sale, along with preserves and baked goods. Maple syrup and maple candy by Passamaquoddy Maple from Jackman, Maine will for sale as well as houseplants, seasonal mums, and other late-season bloomers from Donna’s Greenhouse.

There will be free, traditional craft demonstrations including Shaker-style broom making by Kent Ruesswick; wool carding, spinning, knitting, and weaving by the R&R Spinners; rug hooking by Parris House Wool Works; blacksmithing by Tim Greene; weaving by Marjie Thompson; wood-turning by Peter Asselyn; and woodcarving by the Poland Woodcarvers. Don Perkins will be on site to sign his book, The Barns of Maine, and Chris Becksvoort will sign his book, The Shaker Legacy.

Free wagon rides will be offered throughout the day as well as free face painting for kids and free gourd decorating! Rain or shine, all activities will be held in the Shakers’ historic 1830s barns.

Free two-hour guided nature walks through the Shakers’ land are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Learn about the indigenous species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, plants, trees, and fungi that occupy the many, diverse habitats of Shaker Village. See evidence of glacial and geological forces that formed the land and watershed, including Sabbathday Lake from Loon’s Point and the hidden treasure

NORWAY — The Christ Episcopal Church in Norway is now taking reservations for renting a table or space at their Annual Holiday Fair, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Nov. 19. To reserve space or for more information contact: Christine Hebert at 743-5277.

Bethel Outing Club Ski Sale

BETHEL — The Bethel Outing Club will hold its 36th Annual Ski Sale on Friday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Farnsworth Field House, Gould Academy, in Bethel. Ski shops from around northern New England will be there to sell a range of alpine and Nordic ski equipment including skis, boots, poles, and helmets, as well as snowboards and other accessories. There will also be a section for local skiers to sell their used equipment.

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Honeycrisp, Cortland, and Macintosh Shaker apples will be sold by the peck and half-peck and may be pressed into cider for no extra charge.

of Aurelia’s Cascade. The hike through hayfields, forestland, and century-old logging trails will include insights into the Shakers’ 200 years of land use and management.

Preregistration for the walks is not required but is encouraged due to limited space. Call 926-4597 or visit www.maineshakers.com/workshops.

For more information, please call 926-4597, e-mail info@ maineshakers.com or visit the website www.maineshakers. com The Shaker Village can also be followed on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SabbathdayLakeShakerVillage

Suppers & breakfasts Saturday, October 1 3rd Annual Octoberfest Buffet Dinner by the Harrison VFW auxiliary, 5 p.m. $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Community Pot Roast Supper at the Congregational Church of East Sumner. 5:30 p.m. Fall vegetables, desserts, coffee and punch. Proceeds benefit the outreach mission of the Church. Donation are accepted. 50 Main Street (Rte. 219). FMI 388-2667 or 3882263.

Roast Beef Supper at the Hiram Community Center, 14 Historical Ridge, Hiram, 5 p.m. $10 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Gluten-free options. FMI: 625-8074.

Wednesday, October 5 “Pot Luck with a Purpose” will be hosted by the Lake Region Baptist Church, 1273 Roosevelt Trail, Raymond at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Peter Leighton, president of Lake Region Substance Abuse Coalition, will address the prevention and treatment of drug abuse.

Saturday, October 8 Baked Bean Supper by Edes Falls Sewing Circle, 4:30 to 6 p.m.

A Fish Chowder Community Supper will be held at The East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Rd. in Otisfield with two seatings, the first at 4:30 p.m and the second at 5:30 p.m. The menu includes: fish chowder, cornbread, assorted roasted vegetables, rolls, beverages and a dessert. The meal is free but donations are gladly accepted and money supports community centered activities.

23rd Annual Turkey Supper at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 42 Sweden Road (Rte. 93), Bridgton, starting at 5 p.m. $12 for adults, $5 for children 4-8 and children three and under are free.

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Holly Opanashuk and Stephen Cunningham of Lovell have a son, Luca Michael Cunningham, born on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2016 at 6:44 p.m. at Bridgton Hospital. Luca joins Bennett Paul. Grandparents: Jennifer Infurnari of Niagara, N.Y.; Mona Cunningham of St. Louis, Mo.; and Paul Opanashuk of Depew, N.Y. Great-grandparents: Michael and Christine Kukla of Buffalo, N.Y. Patti and Aaron Schulte of Waterford have a daughter, Patricia Daphne Schulte, born on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 at 7:48 a.m. at Bridgton Hospital.

Patricia joins Madison Rose. Grandparents: Otto and Leslie Schulte of Black Creek, British Columbia; Fred and Patricia Krkoch of Chicago, Ill. Greatgrandparents: Anna Rorie Krkoch of Melrose Park, Ill.; Doreen Peters of Longley, British Columbia.

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NORWAY— The board of the Western Maine Art Group is pleased to announce the election of its new president, Melanie Tornberg. Melanie, who lives in Bethel, is a former pupil of WMAG founders Lajos Matolcsy and Lee Bean and she has a degree in Fine Arts from the University of New Hampshire. She suc-

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Melanie is excited to be part of the team, which will be sponsoring the upcoming 50th

Linda and Kip Moulton, Swingin’ Bears Dance Club callers.

SOUTH PARIS — The Swingin’ Bears Dance Club will host a mainstream and plus dance from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Oxford Hills Middle School cafeteria, 100 Pine Street (opposite Maurice’s Restaurant) in South Paris. Husband and wife team, Kip and Linda Moulton of Scarborough, will be featured with Kip calling mainstream and plus level square dancing and Linda cueing the round dancing. There will be door prizes, refreshments and a 50/50 drawing. Admission is $7 per person; non-dancers are welcome at no charge. For more information call Carla at 8926971, or Paul at 781-864-0919, or Eleanor at 782-4050. Also visit their website: swinginbears.squaredanceme.us

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HIRAM — The Hiram Historical Society will host author Carolyn Chute for their last meeting of the season at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Soldiers Memorial Library, 85 Main Street in Hiram. The Historical Society will hold a brief business meeting prior to that at 1 p.m.

Carolyn Chute is an American writer and populist political activist strongly identified with the culture of poor, rural western Maine.

Her first book, The Beans of Egypt Maine, created a sensation when it appeared in 1985. In 1994 it was made into a film directed by Jennifer Warren and the following year the book was updated in The Finished Version. Her second novel, Letourneau’s Used Auto Parts, was published in 1988, followed by Merry Men in 1994 and Snow Man in 1998, which dealt with the underground militia movement. School on Heart’s Content Road on the topic of polygamy came out in 2008 and her most recent book, Treat Us Like Dogs and We Will Become Wolves was published in 2014. In 1992, her work was included in the anthology Late Harvest: Rural American Writing along with writing by Edward Abbey, Wendell Berry, Annie Dillard and others. She also illustrated Olive Pierce’s 1996 book, Up River: the Story of a Maine Fishing Community. Chute is closely associated with the New England Literature Program, an alternative education program run by the English department of the University of Michigan.

She lives in Parsonsfield, Maine, with her husband, Michael, and has three grandchildren.

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Area Events (Continued from Page 1B) four items and cost 25 cents for each additional item. Tags will be available at the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce at Bethel Station (824-2282) and at True North Adventure Ware (824-2201) during business hours on or about Oct. 1.

This offer ends at 3 p.m. on the Friday of the sale (Oct. 28).

New for 2016 — Tag and drop your gear at True North Adventure Ware on or after Oct. 1 and they will bring it to the sale. Equipment may also be tagged at the ski sale after 3 p.m. on Oct. 28 but there will be a fee of 50 cents per item for items not tagged in advance. All sale items are subject to a consignment fee. If used equipment has not been sold by Saturday, it will be marked down 50% or it may be picked up on Friday night before 9 p.m. Details about the sale, the club and membership are available at www.bethelouting.org or www.facebook.com/betheloutingclub

Fire Department History at Waterford Historical Society Meeting

WATERFORD — The Waterford Historical Society will meet on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Waterford Town Office and Fire Station. A program on the history of fire departments will be presented by firefighting historian Ted Gerber and Waterford Fire Department member, Bill Haynes. Potluck refreshments will also be available.

Episcopal Church Supper

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 42 Sweden Rd. in Bridgton, is hosting a delicious, scrumptious, traditional, turkey supper on Saturday, Oct. 8, starting at 5 p.m. The menu will include roast turkey, dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, peas, rolls, pie and a beverage. Take out is available.

The money raised at this dinner will go to support the church’s community outreach programs. These programs include such worthwhile causes as the Bridgton Food Pantry and a regular community dinner on the last Wednesday of each month. In addition, the church also offers the Susan B. Curtis campership — a scholarship given to local at-risk youth. Donations are also made to Good Shepherd Food Bank.

Tickets for the dinner will be sold at the door and cost $12 for adults, and $5 for children four to eight years old; children three and under eat for free.

Western Maine Art Begins Fall Season

NORWAY — The Western Maine Art Group will begin its fall season with a First Friday Reception on Oct. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Main Street Gallery, 426 Main Street in Norway. The gallery will exhibit the work of fine artists and artisans living and working in Western Maine.

During October, the Main Street Gallery will feature the original jewelry of Suzie Bottemly, a long-standing member of the Western Maine Art Group. Western Maine Art Group’s new president, Melanie Tornberg, will also be attending the reception.

The public is cordially invited to attend the opening and view the collection of original landscape, figurative and still life paintings, as well as mosaics, jewelry, and more.

The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information about the gallery, art classes, demonstrations, and special trips sponsored by the WMAG please visit westernmaineartgroup.org and Facebook, Main Street Gallery.

The gallery is free and open to the public.

Brownfield Rec News

BROWNFIELD — Brownfield Recreation Department K-1 soccer practice began on Saturday, Sept. 24. For further detailas call the rec department at 890-4240, send an e-mail to brownfieldrecdept@yahoo.com Adult Volleyball for ages 18+ will be held at the Brownfield Community Center beginning Monday, Sept.

26, at 7 to 8:30 p.m. This program is not for competition but for FUN, so throw on your sneakers, grab your water bottle, and come have a blast! Childcare is not provided so please leave your little ones at home.

For more information about these and other rec programs contact the Brownfield Recreation Department, Tara Warren, director, 82 Main St., Brownfield, ME 04010 or call 890-4240. The department can also be reached via e-mail at brownfieldrecdept@yahoo.com or visit the website at www. brownfieldrecdept.weebly.com

Honey Bee Club Meeting

SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford Hills Honey Bee Club monthly meeting will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Oxford County Extension Center, 9 Olson Rd. in South Paris. For further information contact Chris at cpeaston@megalink.net or visit www.mainehoneybees.com

Harrison Historical Society Meeting

HARRISON — The Harrison Historical Society will meet Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the museum, 121 Haskell Hill Rd. in Harrison. Gerry Smith will give a talk entitled So, You Think You Know Harrison. Come along and find out what you do, don’t, or never even knew about the town! Keep up with the Historical Society on Facebook at www.facebook. com/harrisonhistoricalsocietymaine

Thrift Shop Open House

CASCO — The Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121), Casco, invites you to a very special open house in their “Wings ‘N Things” clothing and accessories thrift store this coming Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. The shop features all types and sizes of apparel for infants, children, women and men —including footwear, hats, belts, purses, ties, and jewelry.

All summer items will be half price and there will also be a FREE table. Enter the free raffle to win a complete wardrobe of 20 items! Wings & Things is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon and, during the month of October, they will also be open on Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon, with the exception of Columbus Day (Oct. 10). All merchandise in the thrift store is new or only very gently used — most items are name brands and many cost between 50 cents and $2.

Bargains abound so visit the shop soon!

NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, a nonprofit organization located in the Stephens Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic building, 199 Main St. in Norway, is looking for volunteers to supervise drop-in hours, assist with mailings or phone calls, set up and monitor classes, make caring cards, write thank you notes, lead activities like cribbage or crafts, or help with Center’s library.

The Center is also looking for a facilitator to run a caregiver’s support group, a men’s group and for volunteers to serve on the board of directors.

Anyone interested in vol-

unteering at the Center is pursuits such as yoga and the Center may be found invited to attend an open Reiki, and a variety of craft at www.crcofwm.org, on house on Tuesday, Oct. 11, classes, all free of charge.

Facebook or by calling and Wednesday, Oct. 12 More information about Sherri at 890-7063. between 2 and 5 p.m.

The Cancer Resource Center was started in 2014 as a place where people impacted by cancer and their family members can receive FRYEBURG —The following events will take place support. Services offered by during the month of October at Fryeburg Academy’s the Center include a lendLeura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, 18 Bradley ing library, informational St. in Fryeburg: resources, and comfort items Thursday, Oct. 6 — Joe De Vito hosts his Opera such as port protectors, pilLecture Series at 3 p.m. This week’s workshop will lows, hats and bonnets. The focus on Tristan und Isolde. Free Admission.

Center is open Thursdays Saturday, Oct. 8 — The Met Opera Live in HD and Fridays from 10 a.m. presents Tristan und Isolde at noon. Tickets cost $26 to 3 p.m. and is staffed by for adults, $23 for seniors, and $18 for students. Order volunteers. Regular activitickets online at www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac or call ties include a women’s can935-9232. cer support group, wellness Thursday, Oct. 20 — Joe De Vito hosts another installment of his Opera Lecture Series at 3 p.m. Free admission. The focus this week will be Don Giovanni.

Saturday, Oct. 22 —The Met Opera Live in HD presents Don Giovanni at 1 p.m. Tickets cost $26 for adults, $23 for seniors, and $18 for students. Order tickets online at www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac or call 935-9232.

Friday, Oct. 28 — Bradley Backstage presents the halls and festivals all over fourth Encounters in Sound concert at 7:30 p.m., feathe world. Dee is proud of turing pianist Jed Wilson and drummer Craig Bryan. the eleven original songs on The prices of tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for stuOn My Mind/In My Heart, dents. Order tickets online at www.fryeburgacademy. which has been described as org/pac or call 935-9232. a sweet soul masterpiece full of good vibes and funky, joyful music. Dee says the music is a perfect representation of where he is as an artist and 9 Depot St., Bridgton, Maine he hopes to bring his music to as many people as possible Theater Closed Mondays on this tour.

Showing Friday, Sept. 30 – The show at Stone Sunday, Oct. 2nd Mountain Arts Center will Monday to Saturday We accept Miss Peregrine’s begin at 8 p.m. and tickets VISA 9 to 6 M/C Home For Peculiar cost $20 per person. For more Sunday 10 to 4 DEBIT information call 935-7292 or Children EBT (PG-13) go to www.stonemountain- 207-647-9998 artscenter.com Storks (PG) 19 Sandy Creek Rd., Bridgton Magnificent Seven

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Singer Jesse Dee in Brownfield BROWNFIELD — Boston-based soul singer/ songwriter/guitarist Jesse Dee, touring in support of his Alligator Records debut CD, On My Mind/In My Heart, will perform at the Stone Mountain Arts Center, 65 Dugway Road in Brownfield on Friday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m.

His warm and honest sound, instantly memorable melodies and positive, slice-of-life lyrics evoke the heyday of the Brill Building songwriters. Jesse, who recently won the Boston Music Award for Male Vocalist of the Year, expertly updates soul music for contemporary audiences.

Born in 1980 in Boston, Dee grew up in nearby Arlington and got his first taste of soul music from local oldies radio station WODS when he was eight years old. As a child, he was drawn to the sounds of The Drifters, The Shirelles, Smokey Robinson, Sam Cooke and other doo-wop, Motown and R&B greats. He was playing guitar by age 18, and was fronting a band by 19, immersing himself in the music of Otis Redding, Jackie Wilson, and all the deep soul masters, listening, learning, writing and honing his craft by playing live every chance he could get.

“I’m a music fan first,” Dee says, “so it’s important to me to seek out and create with original ideas. That’s why songwriting is so important, and why I mean every word I write and sing.”

Dee studied illustration, performance, production and composition at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. He played in bands and toured some while in college before fronting his own band and releasing his first album, Bittersweet Batch, in 2008. The New York Daily News awarded the CD a rare four-star review, saying, “I am blown away by what’s coming out of my speakers…remarkable… there isn’t a bad song to be found…upbeat and soulful.”

With his new relationship with Alligator Records, Dee will tour widely, performing his modern, fun and timeless music at clubs, concert

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WEST PARIS — The Finnish-American Heritage Society of Maine Paris will host a public buffet supper on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 5 p.m. at the Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple Street, West Paris. The price of the supper is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12.

Everyone is welcome.

The Society will also hold their regular monthly meeting on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m. Following a brief business meeting, Carol and Larry Labossiere will present a program on their recent visit to Ireland. The public is invited to attend and share in the coffee social.

Cancer Center wants voluneers

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Some of the Center’s current volunteers: Bess Mahoney, Mary Van Nest, Center Supervisor Sherri Otterson, Kathy Greenleaf and Suanne Craib.

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CENTER LOVELL — The Lovell United Church of Christ thrift shop on Route 5 in Center Lovell is having a bag sale through Saturday, Oct. l. All items will be priced at $2 per bag. The shop is open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon. Barbara Payne 743-5677

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Calendar BRIDGTON Thur., Sep. 29 — Flu Clinic, Community Center, 4:15 p.m. Fee covered by most insurance.

Thur., Sep. 29 — Ping Pong, Bridgton Town Hall, 5-8 p.m., all welcome, equip., provided free, 7 tables.

Fri., Sep. 30 — Maine Natural Living, 6 p.m., Community Center. FMI: 5957889.

Sat., Oct. 1 — Free Tea Party for Young Girls and Women Who Love Them, 3-5 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 42 Sweden Rd. Carmen Lone, speaker. For reservations call 647-8549.

Sat., Oct. 1 — Gamers for Christ, 5 p.m., Community Center.

Mon., Oct. 3 — Democratic Committee meeting, 6 p.m., Community Center.

Tue., Oct. 4 — COPD Support Group, 1 p.m.

Community Center.

Thur., Oct. 6 — Chickadee Quilters, 6:30 p.m., Community Center.

Sun., Oct. 9 — Benefit Car Wash, Bridgton Fire Dept., Central Station. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Proceeds to Mike Field Fund.

Mon., Oct. 10 — Memory Mondays, support group for dementia/memory loss caregivers, 6 p.m., Bridgton Health Care, Portland Rd. FMI: 6478821.

Wed., Oct. 12 — Mobil Food Pantry, 9-10:30 a.m., St. Joseph Church, 225 S. High St. DENMARK Sat., Oct. 1 — 14th Annual Harvest Festival, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Denmark Congo. Church.

Many vendors & Ladies Fellowship bake sale, chili & hot dog lunch.

FRYEBURG Tue., Oct. 2 — Pace Galleries of Art, Leura Hill Eastman PAC, 18 Bradley St., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is free.

Thur., Oct. 4 — Pace Galleries of Art, Leura Hill Eastman PAC, 18 Bradley St., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is free.

Tue., Oct. 9 — Pace Galleries of Art, Leura Hill Eastman PAC, 18 Bradley St., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is free.

Thur., Oct. 11 — Pace Galleries of Art, Leura Hill Eastman PAC, 18 Bradley St., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is free.

HARRISON Sat., Oct. 1 — Flag Retirement Ceremony, VFW Post 9328, 176 Waterford Rd, 9 a.m. Bring your old/wornout flags. FMI: 583-4615.

Wed., Oct. 5 — Coping with a Loved One’s Mental Health Challenges, free 12week session, 6:30-9 p.m.

For location/details call 8032205 or 583-8054. Reg. open through October 5.

Wed., Oct 5 — No class for Gentle Flow Yoga, Otisfield.

RAYMOND Wed., Sep. 28 — Maine author, Chris Holmn, 6:30-8 p.m., library.

Wed., Oct. 5 — DNA Genealogy w/Nancy Milliken Mason, 6:30-8 p.m., library.

WATERFORD Mon., Oct. 3 — Socrates Café, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Waterford Library, Topic My Biggest Concern: aka What Singes My Tailfeathers?

Richard Balian, moderator.

AREA EVENTS Fri.-Sun., Sept 30-Oct. 1 — Clue – the Musical, Fri., Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun., 2 p.m.

Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Rd., Standish.

Tickets $18 adults, $16 students/seniors.

Sat. Oct. 1 — Mountain Top Music two-piano jazz concert with Joe Mulholland & Tm Hojnacki, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets $35. FMI: 603-4474737 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 1 — Texas Holdem Tournaments, Jackson-Silver Legion Hall, 595 Gore Rd., Locke Mills, 11 a.m. doors open.

Tue., Oct. 4 — Mary Beth Caffey, How to Start an Online Business, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church of Paris, 500 Paris Hill Rd., South Paris. Free class.

Wed., Oct 5 — Into the Woods speaker, Mahoosuc Land Trust, 7 p.m., Gould Academy’s McLaughlin Auditorium, Bethel.

Fri., Oct. 7 — Aging Well Expo, Grand Summit Hotel, Sunday River, Bethel, 8:15 a.m.-4 p.m. $25/person includes breakfast/lunch.

Sat., Oct. 8 — Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village Harvest Festival, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

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Sat., Oct. 8 — Hiram Historical Soc. last meeting. 1:30 p.m. Hosting author Carolyn Chute. Soldiers Mem. Library, 85 Main St. Sat., Oct. 8 — Swingin Bears Dance Club, OH Middle School, 7-10 p.m. $7 per person. FMI: 892-6971.

Sat., Oct. 8 — Open Mic, 7 p.m., Hiram Community Center, 14 Historical Ridge, Hiram. Donations welcome.

FMI: 625-4549.

Tues. Oct. 11 & Wed., Oct. 12 — Cancer Resource Ctr. of Western Me. Volunteer Open House, 2-5 p.m. 199 Main St., Norway. FMI: 890-7063.

ONGOING WEEKLY DAILY Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon to 1 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton. O/D MONDAYS Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9-10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Alliance Church, Harrison Rd. FMI: 647-2402.

Taoist Tai Chi, 9 a.m., Beginner Class, Bridgton Community Center.

Walking Warriors, 7 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., meet at church across from Crystal Lake Park, Rte. 117, Harrison.

Sebago Food Pantry, 9-10:30 a.m. (3:30-5:30 p.m.

2nd Mon.) Nazarene Church, Rte. 114. FMI: 274-1569.

Casco/Naples Senior Meal Site, noon, Casco Fire Station.

Card games before, bingo after. FMI: 627-4044.

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.

Coed Adult Basketball, 6 to 7:45 p.m., Harrison Elementary School. FMI: 5832241.

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

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

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

LET THE GAMES BEGIN — The Fryeburg Fair opens this week on Sunday, October 2. Be sure to make the Fryeburg Fair a part of your upcoming family plans. Always something for everyone.

Tai Chi Maine, Set Practice, 10 a.m., (Oct. 4-1118-25 at Bridgton Academy Gym, North Bridgton) Naples Food Pantry, 10 to 11:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, Village Green. FMI: 595-2754.

Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Methodist Church, 98 Main St., Bridgton.

FMI: 647-4476.

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

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

Pokemon Club, 3 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

Harrison Food Pantry, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Adventist Church, 2 Naples Rd. FMI: 583-6178.

Adult Volleyball, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Brownfield Community Center.

Al-Anon Bridgton, 7 p.m.

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

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

WEDNESDAYS Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9-10 a.m. Mon.,

American Legion Post 139 of Harrison will hold its 3rd Annual

Veteran Appreciation and Leadership Banquet

5 p.m., Monday, October 17 at the Olde Mill Tavern in Harrison All are welcome.

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Wed., Fri., Bridgton Alliance Church, Harrison Rd. FMI: 647-2402.

Krafty Kritters, 9 a.m. to noon, Harrison Community Room at fire house.

Senior Lunch, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

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

Taoist Tai Chi, 2 p.m., Beginner Class, Community Center, Bridgton.

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

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

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

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

Tai Chi Maine, new class, Tibetan Tai Chi short form, just 27 moves, 10 to 11 a.m.

(Oct. 5-12-19-26 at Bridgton Academy Gym, North Bridgton) 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.

Taoist Tai Chi, 9 a.m., Beginner Class, Denmark Ars Center.

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

Tai Chi Maine, beginner class, 10 a.m., (Oct. 6-1320-27 at Bridgton Academy Gym, North Bridgton) The Academy Collects, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pace Galleries of Art, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

Casco/Naples Senior Meal Site, noon, Casco Fire Station.

Card games before, bingo after. FMI: 627-4044.

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Group, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

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

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

NA Women’s Meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton.

FRIDAYS Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9-10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Alliance Church, Harrison Rd. FMI: 647-2402.

Taoist Tai Chi, 9 a.m., Beginner Class, Harrison Cong. Church.

Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to noon, Charlotte Hobbs Library, Lovell.

Tai Chi Maine, Beginner Practice, 10 a.m., (Oct. 7-1421-28 at Bridgton Academy Gym, North Bridgton) Harrison Farmers’ Market, 1-5 p.m., Rte. 117, just outside of Village.

Free Beginners Spanish Class, 3 to 4 p.m. downstairs, Bridgton Library.

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

SATURDAYS Bridgton Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Community Center back side of parking lot.

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

AA Meeting, O/BB/D/A/L, 7 to 8 p.m., Lovell Church of Christ, 1174 Main St., Lovell.

Al-Anon, 7 to 8 p.m., Lovell Church of Christ, 1174 Main St., Lovell.

AA Beginner’s & Group Mtgs., 7 to 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

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

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September 29, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 5B

Keeping Charlotte Hobbs a vibrant place Didn’t Forget For those who wondered why I didn’t include the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in my column last week, I didn’t forget about it — I saved it for this week.

The library has been a part of my life since I first came to Lovell. That is where I made my first friends like Peg Mason, Irene Zeller, Ginny Snyder and, of course, librarian Sally McAlister.

Since my arrival in 1989, the library has grown into a vital part of the community. It isn’t just a library but really a community gathering place. Under the direction of Library Director Anna Romer, the library has grown.

And as it grew it became evident that it needed more space. That, and the fact that it needed handicap-accessibility, was why the addition was needed. I was on the board and we all knew this was a big task for a little town

but, as someone said to me, “you’re a small town but you all pulled together and raised the money.” With the help of a local author (known to many) and building contractor Gary Crowell, we now have the beautiful building that is in constant use.

To keep the library vibrant, the board plans many fundraisers, which require numerous volunteers. The board members dig in and work hard to keep the library THE place to be in Lovell. One of the biggest fundraisers is the August Arts and Artisans Fair. This requires lots of planning from the decisions of the jury, the raffle, and the used book sale, to the food for the lunch in the cafeteria, assigning places for the artisans and the parking. This is all done by volunteers who know the importance of supporting the library.

As a library there are books, of course, but if

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by Ethel Gilmore-Hurst Lovell Correspondent 925-3226 ehurst3@yahoo.com Charlotte Hobbs doesn’t have the book you’re looking for, the desk attendant can contact Minerva for you. This service is amazing and all the books delivered to our library from Minerva shows how easy it is to use. Computers are available and are used a lot by summer visitors staying in town. All during the year the programs continue week after week. It’s great fun watching the students from the New Suncook School parade from school to the library to learn the mysteries of the library, and visit the special children’s area. These same

children and visitors from away can also take part in the summer reading programs.

The ladies gather for knitting throughout the year and the gardening group meets and also takes care of the library gardens. The writers’ group meets, too… in other words, there are programs constantly available at the library. You can even keep in shape with the yoga class or go to a yard sale while waiting for the Old Home Days parade.

If the library doesn’t have a program that fits your needs, talk to Anna. Ooops! I almost forgot the most dedicated

group — those steady cribbage players who meet the first week after the fair until they decide to quit.

During the summer season the library is available for the Greater Lovell Land Trust to hold their popular nature talks. With this, along with the library’s own special guest speakers, the community has plenty to do.

Am I proud of our library?

I guess so! We lost one of our longtime workers, Ruth, who had to move to be closer to her husband, but we still have the best and most helpful people to take care of our library and we all thank you for making our library a true treasure.

VFW booth For those visiting the Fryeburg Fair, don’t forget the Fryeburg/Lovell VFW

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MWV screening ‘Being Mortal’ NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — The Mount Washington Valley community is invited to a free screening of the PBS Frontline documentary, Being Mortal, on Wednesday, Oct. 5, in the Loynd Auditorim at Kennett High School. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with refreshments and informational displays; the film begins at 6 p.m. Following the showing, a panel of local professionals will answer audience questions and share their own perspectives on advance end-of-life care planning.

The evening is hosted

by Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice, Memorial Hospital, and members of the Community Health Collaborative. Visiting Nurse Executive Director Sandy Ruka says this is another part of the group’s ongoing campaign to bring advance care planning education and assistance to the community.

“The film encourages families to have these tough but important conversations,” said Ruka, who chairs the Collaborative’s advance care planning committee. “We also hope it can be a catalyst for

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

Bus trip to Salem

The Advanced Care Planning Committee members who organized the “Being Mortal” event: (front row) VNHCH executive director Sandy Ruka; Rev. Mary Edes; White Mountain Community Health Center social worker Christine MacDonald; (back row) Memorial Hospital Population Health program coordinator Danielle Koffenberger; Dr. Marianne Jackson; hospice volunteer director Julie Lanoie; and Memorial Hospital Population Health director Susan Ruka. discussions between patients and their healthcare providers.

The goal is to take real steps in identifying, communicating and documenting our end-of-

life wishes.”

The Hospice Foundation of America selected the Collaborative to host the event as part of the Foundation’s

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There will be a bus trip to Salem, Mass. on Saturday, Oct. 22, at a cost of only $34 per person. The bus will leave the Legion Hall, 26 Casco Road in Naples, at 7 a.m., and stop at the Larrabee Road park and ride in Westbrook at 7:45 a.m. The bus is expected to be back in Naples between 8 and 8:30 p.m. There are only 10 available seats left so, if you want to go, Call DeaDea as soon as possible at 693-3408 or 671-8899. Things to see on this trip include Haunted Happenings, a wax museum, and the hanging tree, as well as lots of shops and a trolley that runs through town.

Condolences to my friend Priscilla Kyle of Naples at the passing of her sister, Mary Densmore of Poland. If she was, as I suspect, as nice as Priscilla she was a wonderful lady. She will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Condolences, too, to the family of C. Martin “Sonny” Berman. He was a great man and a wonderful friend. I have known him since I was a quite young, and my folks held him in the highest esteem. He was a good person who I will miss seeing at voting three times a year and on his walks. He always had a smile and a hello for all. He will be sorely missed.

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Grant funds available to fix Sebago Lake erosion sites

NAPLES AND SEBAGO — The Portland Water District (PWD) is partnering with Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District (CCSWCD) to continue efforts to keep soil and phosphorus out of Sebago Lake, which is vital for keeping the lake clean. Thanks to a federal grant awarded to the PWD, they will be able to work with CCSWCD to provide engineered designs and $24,000 in cost-sharing funds to address up to eight sites identified as impacting the lake due to erosion. These projects will occur over the next two years and most of the sites to be addressed are town and state roadways. Outreach will also be provided to some

golf courses and agricultural operations in the area to offer assistance with runoff control and treatment. During this time, the PWD will continue offering their Lakescaping Program for residents and private road associations. This program provides free on-site consultation and recommendations for resolving erosion and runoff issues with costsharing funds up to $1,000 for homeowners and up to $2,000 for roads to implement the suggested projects.

The Sebago Lake Watershed Protection Project grant was awarded to PWD by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.

Funding for this project was provided, in part, by the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act. The funding is administered by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection in partnership with the EPA. The EPA does not endorse any commercial products or services mentioned. For more information about this project, please contact Heather True, CCSWCD project coordinator, at 892-4700 or htrue@ cumberlandswcd.org. If you need help with an erosion issue on your property that may be addressed through PWD’s Lakescaping Program, please contact Kirsten Ness, PWD Watershed resource spe- This unstable ditch on Sebago State Park Road in Naples is washing soil directly cialist, at 774-5961, ext. 3336 into the Crooked River, which provides a significant amount of water to Sebago Lake. PWD or at kness@pwd.org will partner with CCSWCD to stabilize the ditch to prevent soil from washing into the river.

Schooner Fare in concert

NORTH WINDHAM — To close out the fourth season of Music with a Mission concerts, the very talented group Schooner Fare will perform at the North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail in Windham, on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. Schooner Fare has won unanimous critical praise for their captivating harmonies and winning stage presence.

In addition to their numerous original songs on contemporary and traditional themes, the band also writes and performs topical songs, country ballads and maritime masterpieces that are have made their name synonymous with the “Down East” style. Their energetic concerts are also laced with a Maine brand of universal humor. Combining their talents

‘Being Mortal’

(Continued from Page 5B) Being Mortal: Medicine and What Really Matters in the End. The project uses the PBS Frontline film, Being Mortal, to educate audiences on the importance of talking about end-of-life preferences and values with families and medical professionals. Dr. Gawande asks, “How do we start the conversation with our loved ones and healthcare providers?

What would our priorities be if our time was limited?”

Leona Cloutier, family nurse practitioner with Memorial Hospital Primary Care, says working in family practice means embracing end-of-life care. “We have to educate people that these are not sad conversations to have. By knowing how a person wants to be cared for at the end of life you have the chance to honor their wishes.”

A guided discussion will take place after the screening facilitated by Rev. Mary Edes and Julie Lanoie, hospice volunteer director. Panelists include Dr. Rachel Hamilton of Memorial Hospital Primary Care, Dr. David Ladly of Saco River Medical Group, Rev. Sean Dunker Bendigo, attorney Deborah Fauver of Cooper Cargill Chant, Christine MacDonald of White Mountain Community Health Center, Memorial Hospital’s discharge planner Jennifer Grise, Jayne Maher from ServiceLink and family caregiver Jane Duggan.

In his book, Dr. Gawande wrote, “As our time winds down, we all seek comfort in simple pleasures — companionship, everyday routines, the taste of good food, the warmth of sunlight on our faces. We become less interested in the rewards of achieving and accumulating, and more interested in the rewards of simply being. After all,” he concluded, “our ultimate goal is not a good death, but a good life to the very end.”

For more about the “Being Mortal” event or advance care planning services, call Visiting Nurse, Home Care & Hospice at 603-356-7006 or 800-499-4171, or Memorial Hospital Population Health at 603-356-5461, ext. 2187.

Additional event information can be found at VNHCH.org

on six- and 12-string guitars as well as banjos, Schooner Fare’s Chuck and Steve Romanoff continue to be among the most popular and well-regarded folk musicians in Maine.

Dr. Richard Nickerson, Minister of Music for the NWUC says, “Schooner Fare is a true Maine treasure.

For over 40 years they have delighted audiences throughout the country, across Canada and Ireland. So, don’t miss this show — you’re in for a real treat!”

Since 2013, the 37 Music with a Mission concerts sponsored by the NWUC have provided over $39,000 for mission support to the church and other local nonprofit organizations.

Tickets for the special Schooner Fare show are $15 for all seats, and may be purchased online at www.mwamconcerts.com or at the door. The box office opens at 6 p.m., and all seating is general admission. For more information please call 892-7149 or e-mail MWAMconcerts@ gmail.com

Age of Aquarius gala fundraiser NORWAY — Save the date! Join the Cottage Street Creative Exchange for a groovy, 1960s-inspired Age of Aquarius gala fundraiser Nov. 5 on the second floor of 13 Cottage Street in Norway.

Tap into the cool vibe of a bygone era and help support the Exchange’s mission to spark cultural integration through exchange programs centered on dance, music and the arts. The event features a wild bag of 1960s inspired food, drink, and entertainment with a goal to raise $5,000 to support the organization’s 2017 programming.

Think of bell bottoms, incense, long hair, free dance and psychedelic rock as well as Janis Joplin, Jimmy Hendrix and Led Zeppelin to get inspired for the optional cool costume contest. And, if you dig the philosophical movement behind the 60s counterculture, then bring your love to support an impor-

tant mission that builds bridges between people of different cultures, both locally and abroad.

The Cottage Street Creative Exchange is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Stay tuned as the board of directors finalizes a full lineup of live entertainment (to be announced next month), which will be topped off by the renowned

Known for her signature washboard, Jessica Hines of Black Cat Road will be getting her groove on at the 1960s-inspired Age of Aquarius Annual Gala Fundraiser for the Cottage Street Creative Exchange in November. band, Black Cat Road.

Tickets for the gala will be $25 and can be purchased at Books N Things in Norway or by choosing the “Project”

link at: www.artmovesdance. com. For further information contact artistic director Debi Irons at debi@artmovesdance.com or 743-5569.

Former SAD 61 teacher receives award

State University of New York Potsdam’s School of Education Alumni Association recently honored Jean L. Pottle with the 2016 St. Lawrence Academy Medal at the College’s Bicentennial Reunion Weekend. The St. Lawrence Academy Medal is presented to a SUNY Potsdam

graduate who has made significant contributions to the field of professional education or related fields. The association recognized Pottle for her “commitment to excellence in education and her selfless dedication to students.”

Pottle taught in a number of schools in SAD 61

— Casco Junior High School, Crooked River School, and Lake Region High School.

She is the author of eleven books and numerous journal articles on teaching and writing across the curriculum and integrating science and language arts in the classroom.

Pottle lives in Otisfield.

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Lake Region weekly highlights FIELD HOCKEY Cape 3, Lakers 0: Very fast-paced game, Coach Pauline Webb felt once again the Lakers played very well from 25-to-25 yard lines.

Freshman Julia Murch really stood out in this game with a very strong play as center mid. Hailey Parsons had another strong game as a right mid.

Emerson Dinsmore had her first opportunity to play as a defender at the varsity level this year, and she was up to the challenge. She played so well, she stayed in for the rest of the game, and earned a starting spot for the Lakers’ game at Gray-NG. “We, the coaches, tell the girls to be ready when they are called on,” Coach Webb said. “Emerson was definitely ready!”

Keeper Maddie Nelson had six saves.

Lakers 0, Gray-NG 0, overtime: After playing such a great game at Cape on Thursday (Sept. 22), Coach Webb wasn’t sure what the LR girls would have left for another game on Friday at Gray. It was another nailbiter for sure.

“Another strong game by everyone, but not strong

enough in the offensive circle. Paige Davis had an opportunity to score at the penalty stroke line; she had a beautiful hard shot, but G-NG keeper was quick enough to get there and stop it,” Coach Webb said. “I was happy with their play, but challenged some of the players to step it up another notch and make those plays that will get us on the scoreboard.”

Maddie Nelson had a great game with 13 saves.

Sacopee 2, Lakers 1: Coach Webb couldn’t wait for Monday’s home game because she was looking forward to showing local fans, who don’t travel to away games, how well and how hard the Lakers play despite their record.

“Unfortunately, we did not show up to play at our homecoming game against Sacopee Valley,” Coach Webb said. “Being down 2-0 with less than six minutes into the game was not where I wanted to be or expected to be. I really don’t have words to explain how we played, because this is not how this team has been playing. We got outhustled, which I haven’t seen at all this year.

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ELEVATING TO MAKE A SAVE — Fryeburg Academy senior goalie Will Zeliff leaps to make a save during last Thursday’s game against Freeport. The Raiders blanked the Falcons 4-0 to notch their fourth victory of the season. (Rivet Photo)

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FOOTBALL Previously, Yarmouth has been a bit of a House of Horror for the Fryeburg Academy football team.

In last year’s playoff game, the Clippers ripped the Raiders 54-12.

While this year’s

Yarmouth club is young along the front line, the Clippers still returned some offensive punch from a year ago, opening the season at 3-0.

Fryeburg stunned the Clippers in impressive fashion Friday night, exorcising past demons in the form of a 53-14 rout.

“This is a big win for us to get back in the hunt,” FA Coach David Turner said as his club evened up at 2-2.

Jared Chisari, who bolted for two long kickoff runs a week ago against Wells, was again a flash, rushing for 202 yards on 16 carries and scoring four touchdowns, including an 84-yard kick return.

The FA offense rolled behind a big offensive line surge as Cody Gullikson added 125 yards and three touchdowns as the Raiders recorded 475 yards of offense.

Here’s the scoring recap: First Quarter, FA 6-0 Chisari, 77-yard run Second Quarter, FA 20-0 Chisari, 13-yard run Chisari, 44-yard run Third Quarter, FA 33-0 Gullikson, 24-yard run Gullikson, 5-yard run Fourth Quarter, FA 53-14 Gullikson, 96-yard pass Daniels, 36-yard run Chisari, 84-yard KO run Yarmouth Middleton, 69-yard pass Middleton, 35-yard pass Up next: The Raiders host Freeport (2-2) this Friday at 4 p.m. Here’s Freeport’s record: W, 22-8 over Poland L, 53-0 to Wells W, 27-0 over GNG REACHING IN for a free ball is Lake Region freshman defender Julia Murch during CLEARING THE BALL out of the defensive end is junior varsity field hockey action against Freeport.

(Photo by Dena Dunn) RAIDER, Page 3C Raider Adam Canfield against Freeport. (Rivet Photo)

A real tough ‘Knight’ for Lakers, 32-20

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer POLAND — For the first 12 minutes Friday, Lake Region appeared primed to spoil Poland’s Homecoming football game.

With the offensive line opening gaping holes, the Lakers bulled their way down the field on their opening drive as Andrew Douglass had a 12-yard burst on his first carry and bulldozed ahead for seven more yards on a fourth down play to pick up a first down.

Dakota Stover showed off his speed getting to the outside, gaining 18 yards to place the ball on the P-3. He nearly lost the handle after being hit from behind, but Stover kept a grip on the football.

The next play, Ethen McMurray drove in from three yards out for a touchdown and Paul Walker boomed the extra point.

After the Laker defense forced a three-and-out, quarterback Derek Mondville showed good poise in the pocket, tossing a 14-yard pass to end Mark Mayo for a first down. Later, Chase Weese CATCH AND RUN — Lake Region’s Mark Mayo (#45) busted loose for 17 and nine tries to shake Poland defender Tyler Tucci. (Rivet Photo) yards to move the ball into

Knight territory.

Moments later, the Lakers appeared to create a little lightning as Mondville pitched a perfect pass over the middle to receiver True Meyers, who turned on the jets to zip away from the Poland secondary for a 45-yard score.

But, wait.

LR was flagged for ineligible receiver (a lineman) downfield.

No score.

Two plays later, Mondville was intercepted by Brady Downing when he tried to connect with Meyers on the same pass pattern.

Momentum changed, and so did the game’s complexion.

Senior tailback Austin Bouchard rushed for 147 yards on 26 carries and scored two touchdowns as Poland rallied for a 32-20 victory.

The Lakers turned the ball over six times — five interceptions — and had a punt blocked, giving the Knights too many opportunities as Poland cracked the win column for the first time.

The Lakers fell to 0-4.

“We had a pretty good idea what they were going

to do defensively. I thought we started out well. Then, we had a momentum shift, and it proved difficult to recover from,” Lake Region Coach Brian Jahna said. “It was a legitimate call (illegal man downfield). It was play action, and one of our guys was too far downfield and tried to pull back. He was uncovered (no Poland player on him), and was trying to find someone to hit. He got too far down the field.”

Although his club managed to post better stats than the Knights, mistakes and the team’s inability to overcome adversity resulted in the Lakers’ fourth straight defeat.

“It taps into something that we’ve been experiencing. Something bad happens, momentum shifts, it seems like that’s what happens at Lake Region. We need to change that belief,” Coach Jahna said. “We need to be able to bounce back from adversity. It’s tough when you have so many young guys.

They’re learning. We need some of our veteran players to step up and be leaders, for sure. We’re looking for that person right now. We have

underclassmen trying to do their best, but you can’t expect them to step up and lead your team. That’s a lot to ask.”

The Lakers appeared to dodge a bullet in the first quarter by stopping a Poland drive after the Downing interception. Bouchard, who ran hard all night, saw his extra effort work against him as he fumbled after gaining a first down, recovered by Mondville.

But, the Lakers were in a giving mood Friday night as Mondville fired his second interception on the next play, picked off by end Levi Lawrence, who returned it to the LR-1. Bouchard promptly scored, but Aaron Paradis’ extra point try sailed wide left.

Flagged three times, the Lakers faced a 3rd-and-22 call inside their own 20, Mondville was intercepted by Downing again, who returned the ball to the LR-3.

Bouchard was stuffed twice for no gain by his counterpart, #34 Andrew Douglass. On third down, Knight quarterback Gawain Tibbetts found Cody Comeau all alone in the left corner for TOUGH, Page 4C

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Lake Region weekly highlights (Continued from Page 1C) We made mistakes I couldn’t believe we were making.”

The Lakers had six offensive corners in the second half, but couldn’t finish — “definitely something we’ve struggled with all season,” Coach Webb pointed out.

“We had an opportunity to tie it up at the very end of the game with a penalty corner — it was as though everyone just froze — it was very difficult to watch!” she said.

Paige Davis scored for the Lakers in the second half, assisted by Liz Cole.

Maddie Nelson had six saves.

BOYS’ SOCCER Playing a junior varsity schedule due to limited numbers this fall (two returning varsity players, a majority of the squad are sophomores and four freshmen), Coach Michael Chaine has seen

a team, they did very well not GIRLS’ SOCCER to retaliate on several missed With his Laker girls curcalls,” Coach Chaine said. rently holding the final play“It did, however, affect our off spot in Class B South, ability to play controlled soc- varsity soccer coach Peter cer (i.e. good ground passing) Webb is very excited about as they turned into a kick and the improvement in the girls’ run team.” overall play during the first With sophomore Peter half of the season.

Vigna going out of the game “We have scored 10 goals early in the first half with a in the last three games we knee injury, the Lakers had to have played against Fryeburg, rely on several players being Poland and Greely, which is thrown into unknown posi- extremely encouraging,” he tions. said. “We had a really good “Although we were not outing at Greely on Saturday, able to pressure Kennebunk but fell short with a 3-0 loss.” as much as I had hoped for At the half it was tied 0-0 offensively, the defense was and the Lakers had a few constantly put to the test,” the chances on net against a very coach said. “It was a tough good squad.

1-0 loss, but I believe every“We still had two startone of my players knew that ers on the bench with injuwe had missed several chanc- ries and had two more come es that could have changed out during this game with the outcome. In the absence injuries, which resulted in of three starters, the results Greely taking advantage of could have been far worse.” our lack of depth,” Coach Webb said. “Lauren Jakobs and Neva Leavitt have given us a scoring punch and with the recent addition of Kristen Huntress, who has been out injured for most of the season, we should continue on our scoring ways. Melody Millett and Chandler True have given us solid midfield play, breaking up the other team’s attack and starting us into our own offensive attack.”

Kaylyn Jordan has stepped up her play, providing the Lakers with solid ball control and excellent service of the ball into the box from the wing.

Danica Chadwick, Maraia Nason, Meghan Boos and Aisley Sturk have provided a solid back line and Madison Rock has been awesome between the pipes, Coach Webb said. The new addition of Leoni Kohnen has helped round out the lineup.

“I am looking forward to the return of Brooke Harriman, who has been recovering from an injury since preseason,” the coach said. “Mindy Miller has been a great addition to the varsity squad this season, coming off the bench and providing quality minutes.”

VOLLEYBALL The Laker volleyball team has been playing hard, losing a tough match against Bonny Eagle last Tuesday, as they did a better job at the net on offense, with more attacks/hits that ended with kills (points) for their team, Coach Ryan Shible said.

“We struggled a bit GLOVE SAVE — Lake Region goalie Maddie Nelson makes a save during recent var- with serve/receive during sity field hockey action.

(Photo by Dena Dunn) games one and two, which slowed down or prevented our offense from generating 100 Main Street some good momentum.”

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The Lakers traveled to Kennebunk Saturday, and although the club was down three starting players, the Lakers managed to hold off the Rams until late in the game, giving up the one and only goal with about five minutes left.

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PLAYER OF THE WEEK Lauren Jakobs is an extremely coachable and level-headed student athlete.

“She always looks for advice on how to improve and is a true leader on and off the field,” Lake Region girls’ varsity soccer coach Peter Webb said. “There is never a negative word from her mouth and she always looks to find the positive in any situation. The girls on the team respect her and can trust in her leadership.”

Coach Webb said Lauren’s work ethic during practice is “unparalleled” and when it comes to game time, “she is ready to get the job done.”

“Lauren is one of those players who helps make the players around her better.

She works hard in the classroom and is involved in many extracurricular activities,” Coach Webb said.

“Lauren is a true pleasure to coach and very deserving of Player of the Week recognition.”

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

The Jakobs File Name: Lauren Jakobs Year in School: Junior Hometown: Naples Parents: Lisa Ryan and Erik Jakobs Sports you play: Lacrosse, soccer, basketball School organizations: Interact Club, Student Council, National Honor Society, Class President, Varsity Club President.

School honors: NHS, honors and high honors Q. Why did you choose to play soccer? I don’t remember how I started playing soccer, all I know is I started playing when I was five, and I still love it today.

Q. What is the most “Our team did much better with consistent passes to our setter against Massabesic this past Friday, which helped our team generate some good attacks/offense at the net, which greatly contributed to us winning our match,” Coach Shible said. “ We also did a good job of mixing up the offense with both hits and tips at the net.”

Melissa Bonenfant did

Lauren Jakobs difficult part of the game?

There are many difficult aspects of the game, but the toughest is probably keeping your head in the game — when you’re losing and even when you’re winning.

Q. What do you enjoy the most about soccer? I enjoy being a part of a team and just the ups and downs of every game, every practice, and every situation.

My team is the best.

Q. What do you feel you need to work on and why? I feel like I need to work on my shots from a distance and finishing the ball in close.

Q. Why is teamwork important? Teamwork is important because you have to be able to work together and get along to be successful.

Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you? I love all of my coaches. I have a great relationship with each of them. They push me to be a better player, while still making my high school soccer career so much fun.

Q. How do you want people to view you as an athlete? I want people to view me as a selfless player who is also talented. A player who thinks of her team’s success before her own.

Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most?

I don’t think I will necessarily remember the wins and losses, but the experiences and memories I make with my teammates and coaches. great with nine kills, as well as Autumn Tremblay with six kills at the net. The team was boosted by 10 aces from Lindsey Keenan, five aces from Catherine Christiansen, and a whopping 15 aces from Autumn Tremblay!

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forward line her junior year to (Continued from Page 1C) midfield as a senior. Because L, 42-6 to Cape of the vacancies left by last FIELD HOCKEY In their last three games, year’s graduates, Lexi has the Raider field hockey stepped up and filled the role team is 1-2 — 3-0 loss to without complaint.

“She has become an York last Thursday, 3-1 loss to Kennebunk on Saturday, amazing defender while conand a 6-0 win over Greely trolling and directing plays from the midfield,” Coach Monday.

The Raiders are cur- Frost said. “Certainly, she is rently 4-5-1 (ranked #7, Top excelling at this new role!”

Coach Frost expects a 12 qualify for the playoffs) with Falmouth waiting in fight until the end to deterthe wings for a night game mine whether or not Fryeburg tomorrow night on their will see a playoff spot this season. home “turf,” literally.

“Regardless of the out“At our game yesterday at home against Greely, I saw come, I couldn’t be more a completely different team proud of the way they repthan I had seen in the last resent themselves as a team few games. The girls, as a both on and off the athletic team, were pumped up and field,” Coach Frost said.

BOYS’ SOCCER ready to play!” FA Coach It was a busy week for Dede Frost said. “The biggest improvement on the day was the Raider boys’ varsity our ‘second effort.’ Getting soccer team as FA had two LONG REACH — Fryeburg Academy senior Janelle Wiesemann reaches for a free ball during last week’s meeting (Rivet Photo) beaten is inevitable from time tough wins beating Sacopee against top-ranked York. The Wildcats blanked the Raiders 3-0. to time, but whether or not Tuesday on a goal from you give up is a choice. Our girls never gave anything up without a fight. No ball was left to chance and no opponent was left unchallenged.

Their desire to be in control of the play at all times made all the difference in the world. Yesterday was a true team win. Everyone contributed equally and it was amazing to witness that kind of team effort and collective energy. It’s not the kind of thing that can always be controlled — if it could be, I would have bottled it up and marketed it by now.”

Over the next week or so (which brings the Raiders to the end of our regular season), Coach Frost would like to see the exact same effort she saw against Greely.

“A team that realizes that they have the ability to play exceptional field hockey, and it is not always the team with TANGLED UP WITH A WILDCAT is Raider Kallan the most skilled individual Charest during last week’s game against the top-seeded players that can be the win(Rivet Photo) ner on any given day....it is TRYING TO CLEAR THE ZONE — Raider defender Hannah Frye looks to knock club. the ball away from a York player as FA goalie Bridget Fahey prepares to make a stop if the players that play like an

(Rivet Photo) exceptional team,” Coach needed.

Frost added.

FA’s three seniors have Owen Sullivan.

“Our defense played made statements over the well,” FA Coach Bob past few games.

Captain Bridget Tweedie Hodgman-Burns said. “Will has taken her game to a Davis filled in for a sick Will Zeliff (in goal).” whole new level.

NG TION LISTI The Raiders blanked LOCA “Her skills have advanced E NEW M I PR throughout the season and she Freeport last Thursday 4-0 on two goals from Nabeel has become a mental master of the game. She is able to Ghadfa, a goal and an assist read opponents and anticipate from Nico Bishton, and a COUNTRY upcoming plays and tactics,” goal from Owen Sullivan CAPE her coach said. “In addition, from Max Kummer.

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TUGGING ON THE BALL — Poland’s Aaron Paradis tries to jar the ball loose from Lake Region’s Dakota Stover, who managed to hang onto the pigskin for a 18-yard touchdown jaunt around the end during Friday night’s game.

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COMBINED TACKLING EFFORT by Lake Region’s Todd Crawford and Brandon Sargent on Poland’s Austin Bouchard for a loss on the play.

A real tough Knight for LR

JUST GETTING RID OF THE BALL is Laker quarterback Derek Mondville over Poland’s Quinn Callahan.

(Continued from Page 1C) all alone in the left corner for a touchdown with 7:34 left in the half.

Forced to punt on their next possession, the Lakers had their punt blocked by Garrett Griffin, again giving the Knights excellent field position at the LR-12.

Showing some grit, the Laker defense came up with a big stand as Ben Roakes and Hunter McDaniel combined for a stop on third down, and a fumbled snap resulted in Tibbetts losing four yards as Nick Gagnon came up with a hit.

LR again was unable to get any push up front as Poland forced a punt.

Starting at the LR-24, Poland drew a pass interference call, and then Tibbetts connected with Zach Cote for a 13-yard touchdown pass with 1:18 left to put the Knights up 18-7.

Mondville developed a hot hand over the final 1:12, completing three passes — 15 and 12 yards strikes to Meyers — to move the ball to the P-30.

But, the Knights tipped a pass intended for McDaniels and intercepted the ball at the P-18 to end the threat.

“We couldn’t throw the ball with any real success, so it made it very difficult for us. Too many times, we gave them a very short field to work with — 10- or 5-yard drives leading to touchdowns,” Coach Jahna said.

Halftime didn’t cool off the Knights. With four straight Bouchard carries, Poland moved 46 yards into Laker territory. Tibbetts then found Tyler Tucci for a 15-yard gain. Tucci moved the ball closer to pay dirt with a seven-yard run, setting up a one-yard Bouchard plunge.

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dog the Lakers as the kickoff return was fumbled, and Poland again was deep inside Laker Land. The Knights cashed in, going seven plays for 35 yards with Tibbetts and Tucci connecting for a 10-yard TD. Bouchard kept the drive alive, scooting 17 yards on a quick toss to the left on fourth down.

Down 32-7, the Lakers refused to quit. After Douglass gained 14 and three yards, Mondville again found Meyers deep over the middle. Meyers showed exceptional burst and finishing speed, racing 63 yards for a score. Walker added the extra point.

“It’s a game changer… just a start,” one player told his teammates as he returned to the bench.

Meyers electric run seemed to add some spark to the LR defense. Todd TOUGH, Page 5C

Fun & games

September 29, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 5C

This week’s puzzle theme:

Horror Movies

ACROSS 1. Necklace lock 6. Put into service 9. Slovenly one 13. Center of iris 14. “Platoon” setting 15. Ben Franklin’s invention 16. Naked protozoa 17. First prime number 18. Trail follower 19. *Norman Bates/Janet Leigh movie 21. *2002 horror flick starring Naomi Watts 23. Actress ____ Michele 24. Potato’s soup mate 25. Not hook or cross 28. Fodder holder 30. Before Reuse and Recycle 35. Reunion attendee 37. Baptism or shiva 39. Enter user name and password 40. Delhi wrap 41. Abominable snowmen 43. Swine and avian diseases 44. Signs of things to come 46. “Will be,” according to Doris Day 47. Cohen brothers’ “Barton ____” 48. Public announcement 50. Bit attachment 52. #9 Across’ digs 53. Like pinkish cheeks 55. Boston ____ Party 57. Go off on a ____, or deviate 61. *Jeff Goldblum’s unfortu-

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6. “Do ____ others as...”

7. *Movie featuring the killer Jigsaw 8. Be theatrical 9. Recipe command 10. Mischievous Scandinavian god 11. Baker’s baker 12. Shipping hazard 15. Israeli money 20. *Like “The Wolf Man” 22. Of a female 24. 50-50 draw, e.g.

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Real tough ‘Knight’ for Lakers POLAND (32) First Downs: 8 Penalties: 8-60 Turnovers: 2 Rushing: 34-161 Austin Bouchard 26-147, Tyler Tucci 3-11, Gawain Tibbetts 5-3 Passing: 6-for-9-66 Total offense: 227 yards Tackles (solo, assist, total): Tyler Tucci 3-1-4, Quinn Callahan 6-1-7, Tanner Ross 0-1-1, Garrett Griffin 1-01, Levi Lawrence 3-0-3, Austin Bouchard 4-1-5, Cody Comeau 1-0-1, Gawain Tibbetts 2-0-2, Quinn Ferguson 2-0-2, Sam Bendict 3-0-3, Aaron Paradis 2-0-2, Zach Labonne 1-0-1, Brady Downing 1-0-1, Andrew Harriman 1-0-1 Record: 1-3 LAKE REGION (20) First Downs: 14 Penalties: 8-53 Turnovers: 5 (fumble, 4 INTs) Rushing: 43-263 Andrew Douglass 14-90, Chase Weese 5-37, Ethan McMurray 6-16, Brandon Sargent 7-71, Bill Austin 1-minus 3, Derek Mondville 9-56, Hunter McDaniel 1-minus 4 Passing: 5-15-120 (Mondville 5-14-120, McMurray 0-1) Receiving: True Meyers 3 catches, 90 yards, TD; Mark Mayo 1-14; Hunter McDaniel 1-5 Total offense: 383 yards Tackles (solo, assist, total): Eric Milton 2-0-2, Derek Mondville 3-0-3, Todd Crawford 2-2-4, Colby Chaplin 1-0-1, Brandon Sargent 2-3-5, Hunter McDaniel 1-2-3, Andrew Douglass 4-0-4, Ethan McMurray 2-1-3, Bill Austin 1-0-1, Ben Roakes 1-1-2, Paul Walker 1-0-1, Mark Mayo 3-0-3, Gabe Pomerleau 1-0-1, Thomas Noble 0-22, Zack Clark 1-0-1, Joseph Beaulieu 1-0-1, Noah Neal 1-0-1, Nick Gagnon 0-1-1 Record: 0-4 Up next: The Lakers host Gray-New Gloucester this Friday at 7 p.m. as their homecoming game. The Patriots (0-4) have been outscored 182 to 12.

(Continued from Page 4C) Crawford and Brandon Sargent dropped Bouchard for a two-yard loss to force a three-and-out for the Knights.

Lake Region threatened to make Homecoming interesting as Sargent nearly broke free for a score, rushing 43 yards only to be stopped by a saving tackle by freshman Levi Lawrence. The play proved huge.

Two running plays moved the ball to the P-12, but the Laker comeback bid stalled when McMurray was stopped for no gain by senior lineman Quinn Callahan. Facing a critical fourth down, a game official ordered Mondville (a junior) to the LR bench because his helmet had come

off during the previous play.

“By rule, if a player’s helmet comes off, then they must take one play off. I spoke with the side judge and he told me that the quarter change allowed him to go back in. When we sent him in, the lead official sent him back saying that the quarter change did not save him. It is a rule designed for safety to ensure that the player is okay to return to play,” Coach Jahna explained.

McMurray, a freshman, entered the game, and missed on a toss over the middle to Brent Massey.

“It was frustrating because the referee told us he was good to go. Then, they (the LR FOOTBALL, Page 7C

NEARLY BREAKS LONG TD RUN — Brandon Sargent pops free and nearly scored, but Poland’s Levi Lawrence made a saving tackle.

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Denmark Mountain Hikers at the summit of Hedgehog Mountain.

The UNH Trail on Hedgehog Mountain is very “rooty” and “bony” in places.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree) (Photo by Allen Crabtree)

Hiking Hedgehog Mountain is a favorite I remember fondly my six-week Forestry summer camp at the old hotel on the Kancamagus Highway in 1961. We climbed all over the slopes of the mountains around the hotel doing timber cruises and wildlife surveys, practicing our surveying techniques, searching for a huge shelf fungus (Ganoderma applanatum) to add to the collection at the hotel, and occasionally getting lost.

The summer camp was originally the idea of Professor Clark Stevens at the University of New Hampshire’s School of Forestry that students in forestry and wildlife should spend part of their junior year summers learning in a fieldwork setting. Dr Paul Bruns was the Dean of the School of Forestry when I was at UNH and he continued the requirement for a field summer program for his students. An old hotel in the Passaconaway Valley, formerly the Swift River Inn, was donated to the University and starting in 1929 all UNH Forestry and Wildlife majors took field courses there in the summer.

The program lasted until 1964 when the property was sold to the U.S. Forest Service and the hotel demolished. All that remains of the UNH camp now is the old staff lodge, still in use as the Radeke Cabin and available for renting by the public from the Forest Service.

One of the mountains that I had the pleasure of exploring while at the forestry camp lies across the road from the UNH hotel is Hedgehog Mountain

(2,532 feet). It is technically located in Albany, N.H. According to Steve Smith in his article Hedgehog Mountain is a hiker’s favorite, the mountain’s name “comes from the ranks of spruces that bristle along its crest and give it a porcupine-like appearance.”

Hedgehog Mountain Trails Smith said that people were climbing Mount Hedgehog as early as the 1880s. Along with other areas in the White Mountains, it was logged, the mountain was denuded of its timber by clear-cutting, and the trail to the summit was obliterated. Logs were hauled on the Swift River Railroad to mills in Conway.

The trail was established again as the Una Trail in about 1920 by the Passaconaway Mountain Club. The Una Trail was abandoned in the 1940s, and then in the 1960s, Saco District Ranger Swede Ohlson and his crews reopened it as a 4.8-mile loop trail called the UNH Trail after the UNH camp.

The UNH Trail is a 4.8 mile loop that includes a variety of climbs, from an easy stroll along the old logging railroad grade for part of the way, to more moderate and then steeper scrambles over ledges to the summit. There are three ledges along the way that offer fine views, as featured in a NH PBS Windows on the Wild program with Willem Lange a year or two ago, when he had as his guests hiking dog Atticus and his master Tom Ryan (The Adventures of Tom and Atticus).

The eastern branch of the

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loop follows the old logging railroad grade for a part of the way before climbing moderately to the east ledges at 2.0 miles from the trailhead. The trail climbs ledges and switchbacks more steeply to the summit reached at 2.9 miles, with fine views. The trail becomes increasingly “rooty” with more and more tree roots crisscrossing the way, and then becomes very “bony” as the trail climbs to Allen’s Ledge and then the summit ledges of Hedgehog. Tropical Storm Irene damaged the UNH trail and part of it has been rerouted. Descending the west branch of the loop brings hikers to Allen’s Ledge at 3.7 miles before descending back to the trailhead.

There are other Hedgehog Mountains In addition to the Hedgehog Mountain on the Kancamagus that was so familiar to me at the UNH Forestry Camp, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) lists another Mount Hedgehog (3,140 feet) in Wonalancet. The two peaks are only about two miles apart, and while the Albany/ Kancamagus Hedgehog Mountain is well known

and is a frequent climbing destination, the Wonalancet Hedgehog is not even named on many hiking maps of the White Mountains. The Wonalancet Hedgehog is only briefly mentioned in the description of the Walden Trail route to Mount Passaconaway: “The main trail passes just to the south of the large boulder that is the true summit of Mt. Hedgehog…” There is also a Mount Hedgehog in Freeport, Maine.

The Kancamagus Hedgehog Mountain is an interesting, moderate hike with fine views. I recommend it.

Hedgehog Mountain in Grafton County, Waterville Valley, N.H. Difficulty – Moderate Trail distance – 2.9 miles to summit, 4.8 mile for the loop Hiking time –2 ½ hours to summit Elevation – 2,532 feet Vertical gain – 1,450 feet Coordinates - 43° 56’ 29’’ N; 71° 21’ 52’’ W Topographic Map – USGS Mount Tripyramid 7.5-minute quad Directions to the

Volunteers for Loon Echo Land Trust gathered on Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Raymond Community Forest in Raymond for the Preserve’s inaugural volunteer trail workday.

Nineteen volunteers and staff contributed their time and efforts to work on the lower multiuse trail west of Conesca Road.

“The group accomplished more work than I had hoped for in less time than I budgeted.

The weather was perfect and several of the volunteers were working with LELT for the first time,” commented Dave Dowler, Loon Echo volunteer and coordinator for the event.

A second volunteer trail workday is being planned for mid to late October to finalize

Senior Rambles Hiking Trips & Tips

by Allen Crabtree

Allen’s Ledge was not named for me, but at least they got the spelling right!

(Photo by Allen Crabtree) Kancamagus Hedgehog Trailhead: From Conway drive west on the Kancamagus Highway for 13.5 miles. The parking area for the trail-

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the trails for their opening next month.

Loon Echo Land Trust’s next event is “Life On A Rock” at Bald Pate Mountain Preserve in Bridgton with Maine Master Naturalist Leigh Hayes. More information on these and other events can be found on Loon Echo’s website at www.loonecholandtrust.org/ events/ Loon Echo Land Trust protects over 6,600 acres of land and manages 28 miles of multiuse trails in the north-

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LRMS hits trails

(Continued from Page 5C) game,” Coach Jahna said.

“I could have done a better job coaching in that situation, knowing we had a QB switch, I probably should have looked at some better (play) options than the playaction pass.”

This time, the Laker defense kept Poland pinned deep in their own end. It paid off as the Lakers went 49 yards in seven plays with Douglass scoring from 11 yards out. Big plays in the drive included a 40-yard scramble on fourth down by Mondville.

The Lakers were unable to force a turnover off a squib kickoff, and the Knights took four minutes off the clock with a first down and a

(Continued from Page 2C) team to continue to increase our offensive power at the net; with harder and more consistent hits, along with consistent passes to our setters,” Coach Shible said. “If we can work on being more consistent in these two areas, it should lead to more wins for our team.”

CROSS-COUNTRY At Yarmouth, Coach Dan

Dors felt both squads turned in their best runs of the season.

Addie Blais posted the fastest LR girls’ time in 23:32 to place 14th out of 43 girls over the 3.1-mile course.

Winning time was 18:51.

17. Hannah Chadwick, 24:05 23. Kennedy Brake, 25:35 24. Olivia Toole, 25:58 33. Emily Colson, 28:55 On the boys’ side, Jeff

(Continued from Page 3C) Other FA finishers were: 74. Zoe Maguire, 22:36 88. Emily Grzyb, 23:00 98. Irina Norkin, 23:20 111. Merys Carty, 23:53 149. Madeline Choyce, 25:44 156. Ella Forbes, 26:00 • The Raiders were 13th out of 28 schools with a combined time of 1:52.51. Greely was first with a combined time of 1:42.07.

On the FA boys’ side, the Raiders were 26th out of 32

schools with a combined time of 1:39.26 (winning total was 1:25.41).

Winning time was by Patrick O’Brien of Oyster River in 15:22.

54. Alfie Walker, 17:57 74. Christian Bedell, 18:22 186. Antonin Santarelli, 20:55 187. Ethan Reinbach, 20:57 191. Seth Johnston, 21:15 201. Josh Rose, 22:34 204. Ben Caffrey, 23:25

McCubrey ran a 19:35 for 16th place out of 70 boys.

Winning time was 16:03.

26. Devyn Hatch, 20:16 32. Cameron Meserve, 21:01 33. Tim Moore, 21:02 40. Travis Corson, 21:45 51. Ethan Chadwick, 22:35 55. Ian St. John, 22:58 57. Andrew Gianiattasio, 23:06 60. Cody Doucette, 23:17

67. Ethan Colson, 27:07 70. Brandon Ross, 28:07 Up next: It’s Homecoming this Friday as the Lakers host Kennebunk, Sacopee Valley, Old Orchard Beach and Fryeburg Academy. Boys run at 4 and girls at 4:30 p.m.

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A dejected Coach Jahna said his players will need to look deep inside as they try to snap their losing string against Gray-New Gloucester this Friday night on Homecoming.

“Going into this week, it’s not a matter how we bounce back as we prepare for Gray, but it’s more about what we are as young men. How do we get stronger in life? At this point, that may be the more important thing,” he said. “How do we face this type of situation and do the right things, beyond football.

Showing up on time for classes and practice. Treating each other well. That’s what I’ll be looking for.”

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CROSS-COUNTRY On Sept. 15, the Lakers traveled to Jordan Small Middle School in Raymond and competed with Gray-NG, Molly Ockett and Jordan Small. LRMS was unable to field a scoring team (you need five runners to score as a team) on the boys’ side.

“The boys we had ran very well,” Coach Kevin McDonald said. LRMS was lead by Luke Blais in 16th place, followed by Ezra Gronlund in 17th place and Conner Martin rounding out the scoring in 39th place.

Overall a fine showing by these young Lakers.

The girls were able to field a team led by Brooke Toole in 12th place. Following Brooke were Madison Martin in 14th place, Janessa Tosi in 20th place, Libby Blais in 23rd place and Mercedes Martin in 26th place.

“The girls ran very well for our first meet and the future looks very bright for these young ladies,” Coach McDonald said.

On Sept. 22, LRMS traveled to Minot Middle School for a meet that included Falmouth, Gray-NG, MOMS and Poland. The girls were unable to field a team, but those that did run ran fast. Brooke Toole again led the Lakers coming home in 18th place out of 46 runners. Brooke was followed by Janessa Tosi in 22nd, Libby Blais in 24th and newcomer Kiya Fortman in 45th.

“This girls’ team could make some noise this year if we can get them all together for a meet. They are solid and strong and if they all show up they can compete with anyone,” Coach McDonald said.

On the boys’ side, LRMS is coming together. The boys raced to a fourth place team finish, lead by Grady Kemp in 7th place out of 74 runners. Following Grady were Luke Blais in 39th, Ezra Gronlund 40th, Dexter Thayer in 48th and Conner Martin in 68th place.

“As a coach, I am very proud of what these athletes have accomplished in the first two weeks of the season.

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School & sports

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To participate, students (ages 13-18) must create a 90-second video on saving and using money wisely and submit a link to the video along with a completed entry form to the bank by Dec. 1.

Norway Savings Bank will host the first round of judging. The local winner will receive a $250 college scholarship and their video will be submitted to represent Norway Savings Bank on the national level for a prize up to $5,000.

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also in action this weekend, at home facing off against the Northwood School out of Lake Placid, N.Y. The first game shared some similarities with the Junior team, but with 19 total penalty minutes it was tough to possess the puck.

Goals were scored by Gage Chenard and Nolan Shaw but, the powerplay of Northwood gave the Wolverines a tough time. The final score was 4-2, but as defensemen Joe DeMayo put it, “The final score of the game did not represent how hard we played through and through.”

In the second game of the weekend series, the Wolverines competed the entire game, it was much more disciplined and even. The highlight of the game was goaltender Maxwell Montpetit making some outstanding saves to keep the game within reach for the team.

BRIDGTON ACADEMY PREP HOCKEY player Cole Chenard put up his second goal of the season and another goal Gagne.

was pushed across in a scramble in front of the net by the Wolverines to make the game 2-2, but after a redirected shot

by Northwood, the final score ended up being 3-2 in favor of Northwood.

The baseball team was also in action this weekend with a two-game home series against IMG Academy of Bradenton, Fla. IMG Academy is one of the nation’s premier athletic prep academies in the country, but the Wolverines did not let that stop them. After giving up four runs in the first inning, they fought back and tied it up 5-5 going into the ninth inning, but some good hitting from IMG ultimately put the game out of reach with the final score in the first game 8-5.

In the second game, JP Somers and Mike Burgess combined for nine innings of solid work on the mound. But the excitement came in the ninth inning for the Wolverines

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Catching up with cross-country at LRMS

(Continued from Page 7C) We are coming together and working hard to become the best we can be,” Coach McDonald added.

On Sept. 27, LRMS traveled to the prestigious Kennett Invitational in Conway, N.H. Race results to come.

“We will race against some of the best middle schools in the area. I know these young athletes will represent LRMS in a positive way, win or lose. It’s early in the season, but as a coach, I could not be happier with this group,” Coach McDonald said.

Wolverines gear up for busy Homecoming

By William Groves ’12 Marketing Intern Bridgton Academy It was a busy weekend for the Wolverine Junior and Prep hockey teams, along with several baseball games over the weekend. With some stiff competition coming into North Bridgton over the weekend, the name of the game was getting their feet wet and shaking off the first-game jitters.

The Junior hockey team traveled down to Exeter, N.H. to play Seacoast College Prep for a two-game series. After going down early in the first period, Alexandre Jean and Hayden Mathias scored in the second period to tie the game up, ultimately forcing overtime. After the first scoreless overtime, Seacoast pushed one through to end the game, with a final score of 3-2. David Sheehan played an outstanding game in goal for the Wolverines, racking up 63 saves.

The second game did not go the Wolverines way either, with Bridgton giving up three goals in the first period. But, doing what Wolverines do best, the boys kept up the intensity and fought back scoring two goals.

It just seemed like they ran out of time before they could tie it up. It was a good start for the Juniors team, and with a few points of improvement the boys are looking solid on the ice.

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being down by two runs with the bases loaded and one out.

The energy was there, but the bats did not cooperate, unfortunately losing the contest by a score of 5-3.

This upcoming weekend is Homecoming at Bridgton Academy. Almost all teams have games scheduled at home: the soccer team faces off against Bowdoin College on Saturday, both Junior and Prep Hockey are home against Rice Prep and Seacoast College U18, respectively, also the lacrosse team looks to bounce back against Navy Prep at home on Saturday and the baseball team will be holding a dedication of their field on Sunday before their game against Franklin Pierce University. Lastly, the football team looks to get back after two cancelled games, with a Sunday tilt at Norwich University. The Wolverines are working hard in practice to prepare for a packed weekend of games!

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Small World

by Henry Precht BN Columnist

Democracy’s ills and remedies

It all started, I guess, with the mania for testing that has gripped our school systems these past few years. Numbers mean everything; whether you want to move to the next grade, graduate, win a scholarship, prosper and live happily ever after, your score is a big piece of your ticket.

The same fixation has affected the schools that administer the tests. Would one be designated a failed institution or a high-achieving operation? Will more funds appear in the future or, rather, rejection and closure? Likewise for the teachers: up or down, depending on the count.

And now the epidemic for keeping score has infected national politics. The first arena for studying personal numbers is the multi-year collection of IRS returns from presidential candidates. It used to be that those numbers were very private, utterly personal. How much you or your relatives or friends earned just wasn’t discussed — whether from shame or to fend off borrowers, or simply because it was none of Bridgton Lions take a break while working at the Brewfest to visit with Miss Maine, Marybeth Noonan. L—R: their business. It just wasn’t a topic of conversation, Brian Thomas, Bob Pelletier, Miss Maine, Kent Shalline and King Lion Al Glover.

(Photo by Elaine Rioux) That’s not how political pundits view tax returns now.

For them, they are troves of juicy information. How much did you make and from which sources? How much did you give to charity? From what government tax breaks did you benefit? And do the numbers accurately depict the behavior you say guides you or are you masking the realities of your life? A man is what he eats, they used to say; now they say he is what he earns.

Crossing another item off our bucket list, we took “The But, hold on! Another scorecard has entered the fray: a candidate’s medical records. We are still at an early stage Cat” ferry from Portland to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia over the weekend. One measure of how Maine has changed would be REMEDIES, Page 3D the ratio of pleasure boats to working boats one sees tied up at docks or drifting on moorings. It’s about 10 to 1 on the

by Tom McLaughlin southern/western shore from Kittery to Portland, and gradually reversing the further down east you go. In Nova Scotia, it BN Columnist was hard to find a pleasure boat at all, so the trend continues the further east one goes.

“Earth Notes” is an outgrowth of The sea is nearly all business Nova Scotia and one lobstera deep ecology discussion group. man likened his job it to farming. He said his boat is his trac- eled around there were clues about why he had that impresWriters reflect a delight in and contor and his crop is that red/green crustacean. Weather is a fac- sion. Digby, on the Bay of Fundy side, was established by cern for the earth and are individutor and he works all winter, November to May. Sometimes, shiploads of Loyalists fleeing rebellious colonies that became ally responsible for opinions and his crop is abundant, sometimes not. Sometimes, the price the United States. So was Shelburne on the Atlantic side and information. Community members are invited to submit is up. Sometimes, it’s down and those things are out of his British flags proliferated — I saw more Union Jacks than articles. E-mail beepbeep207@roadrunner.com for details. control. Right now, times are good because the price is up and Maple Leafs. Though ethnicities are the same in Maine and Nova Scotia, personalities differ and I wondered if personalthere are lots of lobsters out there.

Lobster boats in the province are bigger than what one ity traits like an independent spirit here, or herd instinct there, sees in Maine. They’re wide with no transom. The lobster- are inherited along with blue eyes and brown hair.

As Senator Obama said in 2008, Americans cling to their man explained that Maine lobstermen tend one trap at a time — hoisting it up, pulling out the lobster(s), re-baiting, guns. We also maintain a healthy suspicion, even hostility and dropping it back down under its buoy. He strings out his toward government efforts to restrict them, but that’s not so traps — 20 on a line, with a buoy and an anchor on each end. in Canada. Handguns are forbidden everywhere and long He pulls them up and arranges them on the transom-less back guns are strictly controlled. I got a clue about this on a prevideck, harvesting and re-baiting one at a time, then letting ous trip when a border guard spotted a box of .22 shells I’d

By Sally Chappell Let’s think about the effects of military spending on the them slide off the rear deck one at a time and getting out of left in the glove compartment. He called others over and they carefully searched my entire truck and its contents, going environment. Even as the presidential and congressional can- the way as he does so.

THOUGHTS, Page 6D Land in southwestern Nova Scotia is not fertile. Hardly didates from our two major political parties avoid the issue, anybody lives inland and there are very few roads.

There are we all know that the United States has the most powerful military in the world and spends more on defense than the lots of lakes, but few rivers of any size. Yarmouth is at the next seven countries combined (according to the Stockholm end of Nova Scotia’s lower peninsula, which runs more east/ International Peace Research Institute). All people desire west than north/south. The map shows a jagged coastline on peace and security, but are war and preparations for war the south/Atlantic side, where I found more fishing villages, undercutting the means for the planet to support us all so that and straighter on the north/Bay-of-Fundy side, where I found more beaches and some farms. Stunted fir and spruce domiwe can live in the peace and security we so desire?

It is hard to determine just how much money American nated with few hardwoods and I saw lots of bog. It’s a lot like taxpayers are handing over to the U.S. Department of 20th century Downeast Maine.

Ethnically, the population has about the same distribution Defense. In an article entitled The U.S. Military Budget Is the Work of True Scam Artists, William Hartung informs readers as Maine — mostly Scots-Irish, lots of Acadian-French, some that the Department of Defense is the only federal agency Irish, some English, some Indian. The lobsterman asked me if that can’t pass an audit. We could, however, be spending a I felt at home there. “Yes,” I said. “Why do you ask?” He said trillion dollars in one year according to “an analysis by the he felt at home all across Canada from there to Vancouver, Straus Military Reform Project…if we count related activi- but when he traveled to the states, he didn’t. When I asked ties like homeland security, veterans’ affairs, nuclear warhead why, he was reluctant to answer. “Try,” I said. “Find the production at the Department of Energy, military aid to other words. I won’t be offended.”

In Canada, he said, people think “we” first, and then “I,” countries, and interest on the military-related national debt.” but in the states they think “I” before “we.” I pondered that for days. Learning more about each town’s history as I travEARTH, Page 6D

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Letters Bathhouse blues

To The Editor: Thank you (Mark Lopez) for your letter on the bathhouse at Woods Pond. It was interesting to watch it sit there all summer and not be finished. I know the story how they have six months, but it seemed silly that a small bathhouse couldn’t be ready

for the summer visitors.

What always seems interesting to me is how the selectmen seem so fiscally responsible on the small amounts for extra police help on events going on in town, but things like this bathhouse and those signs that I feel we paid way too much for go through with not too much debate. I wonder how this project got to the finish almost before it was seen, as not in compliance with standards, or that there has been hardly a mention of it anywhere. I know we now may get a clerk of the works for these projects, but

this bathhouse didn’t seem like that kind of project. But seeing it had to come down, I guess we do!

Walter and Janet Underwood Bridgton taxpayers

Can’t be bought

To The Editor: Wow! This past week, Nestlé had a full-page ad about a man named Mark, who works for them. I’m sure he is a fine man. Imagine, he spent 16 years taking care

of our water, really? He has caring for water in his veins.

How do you take care of water when you suck it out of the ground and send it away?

How far? No taxes paid on our water and profits are sent to Switzerland.

Nestlé tries to buy every one off, one way or another.

I was even sent an e-mail the year my group was fighting Nestlé, which I sent to The Bridgton News, offering me a job in their Hollis plant on their second shift for a supervisor’s job. Ha, ha! I cannot be bought.

Money is the root of all evil and power. Nestlé is even in the resource building at Fryeburg Fair, like they are doing something good. No. People’s wells are going dry and who cares?

Helen Ramsdell Denmark

Carefully considered

To The Editor: At the Sept. 16 “workshop” on refugees conducted by the Catholic Charities Refugee & Immigration Services of Maine, there was one moment that, for me, encapsulated the conundrum of the whole refugee resettlement issue.

In response to one of the many comments of those Sunday night in Naples, coming home from Windham town. A firery sky, before the in attendance, who were dark, and evening falls in Bridgton. against refugee resettlement,

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Michael S. Coffman, in his book Plundered, has a section on “The Danger of Policy Based on Emotion,” and that is what the lady’s expression of disapproval typified in this whole debate.

It is that emotional approach that is the problem, one that ignores the sweeping effect of refugee settlement on the local, state and national levels, with one of the more consequential long-range effects seen in our schools.

Nationwide, it costs $59.8 billion to educate “millions of illegal aliens, the schoolage children of illegal aliens, refugees and legal immigrant students.” In Maine, the cost is $85,159,871, with only 1% paid by the federal government, the rest paid by the state and local governments.

In Portland, 27% of public school students are enrolled in LEP (Limited English Proficiency) classes (The Elephant in the Classroom: Mass Immigration’s Impact on Public Education, FAIR, Sept. 2016).

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Here we go into the fall

Bird Watch

by Jean Preis BN Columnist

Double-crested cormorant

When I was a child, my family spent summer vacations on the Maine coast where my parents bought and updated an old cottage that had a hand pump in the kitchen sink and no electricity or indoor plumbing. Most of my time in those days was spent outdoors swimming, exploring the rocky shore, watching wildlife, and playing in boats. I loved to row to the village, the center of the local lobster fishery, to collect our mail and buy penny candy. We children especially loved hanging around the dock where fishermen brought in their catch to be weighed and sold. Sometimes, we even got to see unusual creatures they had caught, such as a blue lobster or a big shark.

We were not the only keen observers of the goings-on around those waters. Herring gulls and great black-backed gulls saw everything that went on, and double-crested cormorants kept watch from their perches on top of the channel markers.

These large, fish-eating divers were known locally as shags, a name they are still called in Britain. To us, they were just another part of that complex and fascinating scene, so we rarely gave them much thought. It was not until I became an adult, living on a freshwater lake, that I began to pay attention to cormorants.

This morning, a beautiful sunny weekday in September, some folks have already closed their summer cottages and I am alone on the lake in my yellow kayak, accompanied only by a scattering of colorful maple leaves. A loon wails and I hear the wild-jungle call of a pileated woodpecker in the woods. I watch a kingfisher as it flies from tree to tree along the shore, and then I notice a large dark bird standing on a rock. It is a doublecrested cormorant. Some folks might mistake it for a loon, with its long neck and bill, but loons cannot walk, or stand on land, or perch on tree limbs. Cormorants tend to ride low in the water, as do loons, but the cormorant’s neck, head, and bill are much more slender than those of the loon, and the cormorant typically holds its bill up at a slight angle, while the loon usually holds its bill horizontal to the water.

Double-crested cormorants are colonial nesters who build stick nests in trees or on the ground. They breed and nest along the coast as far north as Newfoundland, and a large population CORMORANT, Page 3D Public Notice

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PUBLIC HEARINGS The Harrison Board of Selectmen will hold public hearings on Thursday, October 13, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., at the Harrison Town Office. Full information pertaining to the hearings can be found on the Town’s website. www.harrisonmaine.org or at the Town Office. All interested individuals are encouraged to attend.

****** Bond Proposal Discussion on bonding $1,375,000 for a term of five years for the purpose of capital road improvement projects.

****** Automobile Graveyard/Junkyard Applications submitted by John Campbell, d/b/a Sports Cars, to operate an Automobile Graveyard/Junkyard on Edes Falls Road, Harrison, Tax Map 3, Lot 12-3.

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s/Melissa St. John, Town Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE:

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE Please take notice that Central Maine Power Company, 83 Edison Drive, Augusta, ME 04336, c/o Jacob Farmer, is intending to file a Natural Resources Protection Act permit application with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S.A. §§ 480-A thru 480-BB and regulations there under. CMP will also be seeking a Section 401 Water Quality Certification pursuant to 33 U.S.C. S 1341. The application will be filed on or about: October 12, 2016 The application is for the construction of a new 9.5-mile long, 34.5 kV transmission line (to be known as Section 98) and the rebuilding of an existing transmission line (Section 94) in the same corridor. The purpose of this work is to improve the reliability of electrical service in the Lakes Region area communities. The line crosses wetlands, vernal pools, and streams, and as such requires a permit from the MDEP. CMP will clear trees along the existing transmission corridor, install transmission poles (approximately 60–70 feet tall), and establish temporary access during construction. Construction is expected to begin in early 2018 and will take approximately eight months.

Location: The Sections 94 and 98 corridor begins at the Kimball Road Substation (Temple Hill Rd, Harrison) and terminates at the Bridgton Substation (Powerhouse Rd, Bridgton). The corridor passes over Routes 35, 37, and 117, Deer Hill, Hamlin, Monk, Kimball, Chadbourne Hills, Malcolm, Obelazy, and Plummer Landing Roads.

CMP will host a public information meeting on October 5, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., at the Harrison Town Office, 20 Front Street, Harrison, Maine.

A request for a public hearing or a request that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction over this application must be received by the Department in writing no later than 20 days after the application is found by the Department to be complete and is accepted for processing. A public hearing may or may not be held at the discretion of the Commissioner or Board of Environmental Protection. Public comment on the application will be accepted throughout the processing of the application.

The application will be filed for public inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection’s office in Portland during normal working hours. A copy of the application may also be seen at the municipal offices in Harrison and Bridgton, Maine.

Written public comments may be sent to the regional office in Portland where the application is filed for public inspection: Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land and Water Quality, 312 Canco Road, Portland, ME 04103.

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Here we go into fall and I am so grateful the weather still says summer as I write this!

I hope you have been enjoying September as we received such a gift of an extended summer.

When I did my monthly report for August, I was shocked to see how many hours went to the work of the Land Use and Zoning Committee. I am sure September will be the same. It’s an important endeavor and needs a lot of staff investment! The selectmen returned the final ordinance draft to the committee for more refinement, to continue to work on graphics, and to provide more public forums and information. This is a good thing as it allows the committee to finish the zoning districts for the remainder of the town and as the selectmen directed, more public meetings. We are looking to go out to folks similar to the comprehensive plan, as in potlucks, having a beer together or a cup of coffee, using social media more perhaps.

I look forward to forging on with this effort and to getting your input! And if you run into a member of the Land Use and Zoning Committee, give them a fist bump for support!

I started my career in the private sector, so I continue to keep the practice of a time sheet that you would normally use as billing clients, but I use it to see which projects are demanding the most of my time so the priorities set are being met and it helps round out my monthly report.

The Maine Street Improvement Project (streetscape) project is moving along. I hope to have an RFP ready soon for further analysis of the intersections, more design work for Main Street and a lot more public interaction so stay tuned!

I also am preparing an RFP for a promotion plan for the town so that also will be out soon!

Recreation Director Gary Colello and I met with the folks at Rural Development at the federal level to talk about funding scenarios for a new center for Gary’s programming needs.

Gary will be checking in with selectmen on his future programming plans. Having a full and creative set of programming is a crucial element of economic development (who wants to live in a town where there’s nothing to do? And, if you have kids, that question is huge!) so I am happy to help any way I can to make this happen!

My schedule has been unyielding, but I hope to meet with the Bridgton Historical Society soon to talk about planning for a historic building and property list. This was a project for a short-term effort in the 2014 Comprehensive Plan so we need to address it. Why do this? It’s an important piece in the zoning process to understand where the areas are in town that have a cluster of historic buildings and properties.

It’s also an important part of visitation and for relocation to have the information readily available to people so they know what’s important historically in our town. We can also use it as outreach to provide property owners of historic properties with the tools and resources available to them to enhance and preserve their property.

I attended the retreat for the executive committee at the Greater Portland Council of Governments in September and have a follow-up budget meeting for the officers. I represent you as second vice president. It is amazing to see how much work they do for the area. Bridgton has benefitted from their work.

The Northern New England Chapter of the American Planning Association had their annual meeting earlier in September in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. It was great to attend a conference where I was not in charge! The conference was well done and definitely worthwhile, focusing on the arts and development so now I need to meet with our arts community to talk!

Did you see the antique cars when they were here on the Sept. 15? The AAA Glidden Auto Tour came to Depot Street for a visit. I was thrilled I was able to get them to stop here.

The people were very nice and I had about five inquiries from people on the tour about where they can camp if they returned

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by Anne Krieg Bridgton Director of Planning, Economic & Community Development in the future. This is the value of these types of events; to give folks a taste of Bridgton, how welcoming all of you are, what a great downtown we have and the like, so they will return (and they do). Many folks on the tour also took a walk in Pondicherry Park so in just a short amount of time, we were able to showcase many of the things we have here as well as the great people we have here! I could not have done this, of course, without the Bridgton Community Center, The Magic Lantern, Towanda’s, Beth’s Café, Clipper Merchant Tea House, Maine Street Graphics, Rotary Club, Lions Club and the Chamber. So thank you because I received good feedback from the tour folks!

The Food Study Grant report was presented on Monday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. here in the municipal building downstairs. It has been a pleasure working with our consultant, Ken Meter, and Nadeen Daniels from Cumberland County has done a great job administering the grant for the region. Ken is a wealth of knowledge and I am looking forward to his results and recommendations. If you are interested in local food and agricultural issues, I will post the report on our website and Lake Region Television kindly offered to tape the presentation so it can be watched later.

I will be attending the Maine Development Foundation meeting and connecting with Portland offices of our congressional staff while in town. Maine Community Development Association is also having their annual meeting soon, as well as the Maine International Trade Center.

I am also on a task force called Maine Professionals for Regulating Marijuana. It is a group not to advocate for or against the allowance; but to be ready to make sure, if it does get passed, to ensure there are regulations in place for, in my case, local police oversight and zoning powers. The task force is led by our town attorney’s office, Drummond Woodsum.

We will also be kicking the Community Development Block Grant Program in gear. The selectmen will be asked what their goals are for the coming year. The public is encouraged to weigh in on this process so do not hesitate to do so!

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I am working with Family Crisis and Carrye Castleman-Ross to have an event at the Depot Street Tap House on Oct. 17, after work, as a fundraiser for Family Crisis services. The Bridgton Police Department is also involved with marking this event.

You can also display purple lights at your home and business as solidarity with the amazing folks who help them leave and move forward with their lives. The purple lights display, then, is to remember the victims who lost their lives from domestic violence, support those who survived domestic violence, and gives hope for those still living with abuse. More information can be found here: www.purplelightnights.org/ Selectmen will also be asked to vote in a proclamation about Domestic Violence Awareness month.

Enjoy the fall and look for meeting, workshop and forum notices and consider coming. If you cannot come, register your comments to me by e-mail (krieg@bridgtonmaine. org) on my town Facebook page (BPECD), Twitter (@ BridgtonPECD) and LinkedIn (annemkriegaicp) or call me and let’s set up a time to talk in person over coffee or tea as that’s what I like best (647-8786).

(Continued from Page 1D) Westbrook has had “an influx of immigrants and refugees” and is having hearings on ways to deal with overcrowding in their schools, including a proposed $27 million school expansion (Neighbors voice opinions on proposed $27M schools expansion, fosters.com, Aug. 31, 2016).

When you consider the whole cultural aspect of refugee resettlement, including the economy, schools, property tax rates, etc., it would be appropriate to have specifics on any resettlement proposals shared with local communities so consideration could be given to the impact on All the colors of fall were found on display at McSherry’s Nursery in Center Conway. communities, and a consensus developed on whether or and the people of Maine: refugees have to move out of not communities wanted to Around a year ago, the inner cities and into the accept such resettlement.

Governor LePage joined with suburbs and rural areas, areas That would be the respona couple of dozen other gov- such as Otisfield, Bridgton sible thing to do. ernors and swore he would and the Oxford Hills.

To The Editor: Bob Casimiro Perhaps it is time to look An open letter to Governor never allow Syrian refugees Bridgton in Maine.

But that was then at Ecclesiastics chapter three: Paul LePage, the Legislature and this is now and now is a For every thing there is a different story. season, and a time for every As of last Friday night, purpose under the heaven: it appears that Catholic A time to be born, and a Charities of Maine has over- time to die; a time to plant, ruled Governor LePage and and a time to pluck up that, is, in an effort to make even which is planted; more money, planning on A time to kill, and a time bringing into Maine 500 to heal; a time to break down, Syrian refugees. and a time to build up; A But you say, Governor time to weep, and a time to Paul LePage is the gover- laugh; a time to mourn, and nor; he is the chief executive a time to dance; A time to STATION ELEVATION 560 FT. officer of the state. Yes, that cast away stones, and a time would be true, Governor Paul to gather stones together; a Day Date High Low 7AM Precip Lepage is in fact the gover- time to embrace, and a time Mon. 09/19 74° 61° 64° .24" nor and therefore the chief to refrain from embracing; executive officer of Maine, A time to get, and a time Tues. 09/20 67° 63° 64° .05" but let us never forget, he is to lose; a time to keep, and Wed. 09/21 78° 56° 57° ---first and foremost a member a time to cast away; A time of the ruling political class to rend, and a time to sew; Thurs. 09/22 76° 53° 53° ---and therefore subservient to a time to keep silence, and a those in the donor class, like time to speak; A time to love, Fri. 09/23 75° 53° 60° Trace Catholic Charities of Maine. and a time to hate; a time of Sat. 09/24 64° 39° 39° ---Folks keep this in mind, war, and a time of peace. for Catholic Charities to make Folks, if the government Sun. 09/25 59° 39° 39° ---room for 500 Syrian refugees will not protect us, then we Mon. 09/26 56° 35° 36° ---in the inner cities, 500 Syrian LETTERS, Page 3D

Governor overruled

Obituaries

The cormorant

(Continued from Page 2D) nests along inland waters in the north central U.S. and Canada.

One of the six species of cormorants in North America, the double-crested is black and dark brown, about two-and-a-half feet long from the tip of the bill to the end of the tail, with a wingspan of up to four feet. The area where the throat and face meet the bill is yellow-orange. The bird’s name is a bit misleading, since the double-crest consists of a few upright feathers on the head, present only in breeding plumage. Occasionally, in summer, cormorants from the ocean coast venture to the lakes to hunt for fish, and in autumn we see a few as they pass through on migration. Young ones, who also come inland occasionally in summer, can be distinguished by their pale throat and breast, and darker belly.

As summer fades to autumn, double-crested cormorants are on the move to spend the winter along the coast and on inland waters from the Mid-Atlantic States to the Gulf of Mexico.

Along the coast they can be seen flying over the ocean in long V-formations, or there may be a few individuals around the lakes. Many birds migrate through here in autumn. Some are small and fast moving, but others, like the double-crested cormorant, are large, and easy to recognize. It’s worth taking a few moments to look around for them and to watch them.

September 29, 2016, The Bridgton News, Page 3D

Carroll J. Leen

Dorothy Locke

SCARBOROUGH — Carroll J. “Cackie” Leen, 89, died Sunday, Sept.

25, 2016, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House.

Born in Bangor on Feb. 19, 1927, Carroll was the son of the late Frederick and Hazel (Perry) Leen. He attended Portland schools and furthered his education at University of Maine and Purdue University.

During his lifetime, he worked for several years as a general agent for Berkshire Life Insurance Co. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member and past president of the Elks Club.

Carroll was predeceased by his wife, Germain Leen.

He is survived by his children, Sue Ellen Crawford of Falmouth, William Leen of Westbrook, Peter Leen of Lisbon, Andrea Leen of Louisiana, Tracy Billiot of Louisiana and Sydney Bauersfeld of Naples; stepdaughter, Tami Gosselin of Lewiston; and seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Private burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. To view Carroll’s memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit: www.

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PORTER — Dorothy Gilman “Dottie” Locke, 95, of Porter, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, with her family by her side.

She was born Feb. 13, 1921, to Arthur and Olive (Gray) Gilman in Porter, at the Gilman Family Farm, where she continued to live for the rest of her life. She attended local schools, graduating from Porter High School Class of 1938. She attended college at University of Maine Orono, graduating in Class of 1942 with a degree in education.

She worked for Piscataquis and York County 4-H Extensions.

She taught for four years at Cornish High School, then 14 years at Sacopee Valley High School, teaching home economics to many of the folks still living in this community.

She was a 76-year member of the Porter Grange, which involved the Pomona, State, and National Granges. She was a 78-year member of the Riverside United Methodist Church. She also was involved in many local organizations, including LMR Club, UMW, Porter Union Workers, and the Parsonsfield-Porter Historical Society. At 95 years old, she currently held the Boston Post Cane for the Town of Porter.

Dottie and her late husband, Clayton, shared many wonderful years up until his death in 2013. She enjoyed taking bus trips with friends, working in the garden, making quilts, and knitting countless mittens for her many grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Clayton Locke; and her son, Paul Locke.

Surviving are her daughter, Patricia Parker of Porter; two grandsons including Seth Locke of Harrison and two granddaughters; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Riverside United Methodist Church, 5 School Street, Porter.

Online condolences may be expressed at: www.wnyfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Riverside United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 26, Parsonsfield, ME 04047 or Porter Grange, 536 Kennard Hill Road, Porter, ME 04068 or ParsonsfieldPorter Historical Society, P.O. Box 250, Parsonsfield, ME 04047.

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(Continued from Page 2D) must protect ourselves, not only from the small percentage of Syrian refugees that rape, kill, sacrifice pets and set bombs, but also from those who bring them into our state.

If Paul LePage and the rulers want to bow down to Catholic Charities and bring 500 Syrian refugees into Maine, let them live in the Blaine House, let them live in the homes of state representatives and senators, not amongst us.

While I do not know what course of action the other seven or so militias in Maine will take, I do know that Maine State Militia (www.

ChristianPatriot.com/oath. htm) members will be protecting their own families and the families of other MSM members, not the 97%.

Rev. Bob Celeste Harrison

Diverse voices

To the Editor: When I read all the diverse comments, opinions and letters to the editor in The Bridgton News, I’m always aware how different opinions rise contextually from a mixture of personal, local, national and even global interpretations of history. No matter how much we hope never to stray from the “facts,” it seems to me that even science is informed by contentious, ideological, factual, mythical and cultural perspectives, some of which might be proven at another time to be correct or incorrect information. Such perspectives add, subtract, confuse

Scott C. Coyne

LAKE SMART AWARDS — Working effectively to help maintain the high water quality of lakes in Raymond and Casco, two families have earned the valuable Lake Smart Award, reported Hugh Savage at the September Board meeting of the Crescent Lake Watershed Association. Ray Bersch (top photo, right) and Carol Friend (not shown) of 60 Hancock Road and Russ and Deb Hutchinson (Deb not shown) of 64 Hancock Road, both of Raymond, each made important upgrades to their lakeside property. Some of their lake quality protection measures included the following actions: Installed storm water runoff diverters on roads; stabilized eroding footpaths, making them winding; used fertilizer, which is free of phosphorus; planted noninvasive trees and other vegetation; and kept shoreline stable by not disturbing rocks and plants. In summary, the Lake Smart Award is made in recognition of “living lightly on the land for the sake of the lake.”(Report by Marlee Turner, photographs by John Hammond for Crescent Lake Watershed Association) and provoke all of us. And yes, when I’m talking about “us” I know I’m speaking for myself and perhaps a few others who don’t count themselves as the “most successful, patriotic, brilliant, wellinformed,” etc. but who do

Ills and remedies

(Continued from Page 1D) with this data artery; therefore no one has worked out a form to facilitate comparisons between candidates. That will come, to be sure. Meanwhile, we will have to rely on personal physicians’ descriptive talents which will, following present customs, probably not reveal the essential facts the new media-mania demands: Which candidate is more obese? Who has the wobbliest bones, the highest blood pressure, the fastest heart beat, the shortest staying power? Without such data, we would be back to picking a president based on wholly subjective criteria.

And, yes, there’s one more entry in the grading process: how large and accurate is a candidate’s store of knowledge?

The need for this new quiz regarding general information was highlighted recently by one candidate’s inability to identify the battleground city of Aleppo in Syria. It used to be that anyone entering government service — except those using the ballot as a ticket — had to pass a general knowledge exam. It would seem essential that the person who represents us with elite foreign and domestic leaders would be able to hold up his or her end of the conversation. Accordingly, a wide-ranging test of a person’s understanding of geography, history, literature, the sciences and — not to be forgotten — civics, should certainly be one of the hurdles that a candidate must overcome.

Let’s see, that leaves only one additional test that a candidate should be subjected to — a psychological examination.

How does he or she read a Rorschach test? Does an inkblot conjure up for him or her frightening and warlike images where normal folks see flowers? Maybe a more useful scrutiny would be to have the candidate stretch out on a couch and open up to a psychiatrist. The resulting findings would be important material for voters’ evaluations.

You can see at this point that the score-registering mania will take up a tremendous amount of time. However, it might be more accurate for picking out the best person than the highly subjective approach now in use. There is, of course, another, somewhat obsolete means of selection (rather rejection) and that would be violence. Not too many years ago, and in some places even now, the way to change regimes would be to eliminate the leader.

The Lord forbid, however, that we return to the days of the royal Stuarts, Lincoln, McKinley or Kennedy or various Middle Eastern and other vote-free locales. Better to laboriously count qualities or even to back a ballot with mere guesswork.

Henry Precht is a retired Foreign Service Officer.

seem to be able to continue educating themselves based on the flux and flow of experience and available information.

Now, to clarify — I, as a fellow southerner, share Henry Precht’s view that good manners and civil discourse (see his opinion piece entitled Potty Mouths in last week’s News) are NOT a violation of civil liberties or what some see as “politically correct” views that eschew “straight talk.” I also read with great interest Peter Bollen’s article on censorship in his column, The Reading Life. I share Cindy Alden’s view that our local free press needs to represent the opinions of Tom McLaughlin, Bob Casimiro, and the Reverend Bob Celeste, all writers with whom I seem unable to find common intellectual ground (although I suspect we share more than any of us would want to admit when it comes to personal issues).

Nonetheless, I’m delighted that all of us use words rather than guns to demonstrate how we differ.

What struck me most in last week’s OPINION & COMMENT section were the different local opinions on immigration issues. I am referring to the In Their Shoes program hosted on Sept. 16 by the St. Joseph Parish and facilitated by Catholic Charities Operating Officer, Dean La Chance. I could not have been more pleased to see the short and very concise letter to the editor written by Dell Foss, who witnessed the “intolerant” attitude expressed toward refugees at that meeting.

My worry is that humankind is increasingly using biased “statistics”, theatrics, and poll numbers as well as marketing strategies to inform the kind of decision-making that ultimately

depends on understanding the paradox that lies within the human condition. I also worry that counter-intelligence tactics needed to bring about “security” can be so easily misused and abused — instead of ensuring security, they seem to lead to ever more distrust of others, retaliatory actions and a paradoxical reliance on gossip, rumor and innuendo. Many of us who believe we have been victimized or betrayed by others are tempted to see innocent others as perpetrators of death and destruction deserving of dehumanization, ostracism and a place in perpetual damnation and hellfire with no redemption. And yes, both the Koran and the Bible have passages that serve to relegate the ubiquitous “others” to Hell and “martyrs” to Heaven and Paradise.

Thanks to The Bridgton News for publishing diverse voices within its OPINION & COMMENT section.

Virginia (Tilla) Durr Bridgton

Conservative values

To The Editor: In this upcoming election, we as Mainers have a sacred commitment to elect people who will represent those values we all hold dear, including strong family ideals, educational choice and support of small business.

We believe that Lisa Keim exemplifies those characteristics with passion as shown in the way she has lived her life and raised her three children. A lifelong western Mainer, Lisa and her husband of 25 years have home schooled her children until high school and she finished her own degree, summa cum LETTERS, Page 5D

RAYMOND — Scott Christopher Coyne, 44, of Raymond, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016.

Scott was born in Portland on May 29, 1972, the son of John and Vickey Coyne. Scott attended South Portland schools. He and his wife, Stacy Jensen, resided on Little Sebago Lake for the 11 years of their marriage until his recent unexpected death.

He began working for the City of South Portland in 2002. He held various positions, but was most proud of his most recent at the Water Resource Protection division as a mechanic. Scott was naturally mechanically inclined and not only able to problem solve to repair vehicles, but the proper functioning of a vast array of other problem issues. It gave him great pride and pleasure to be able to “fix things” in just his certain and perfect way. If he wasn’t able to repair it to 100% in his mind, then it wasn’t fixed at all.

In his spare time, he was usually on his snowmobile or boat. In the fall, he couldn’t wait for the snow to start to fly so he could get his sled out. He also very much liked going to his in-laws’ camp in Brownville to ride his sled or enjoy an afternoon riding around the logging roads in his truck with his wife and dog.

Then come spring, people would hear him say, “It is almost time to put the dock in and get the boat out!” Just this past July, he was finally able to convince his wife that they should buy a pontoon boat. He wanted one for some time and finally got one. His rationale was that a pontoon boat was needed in order to accommodate the dog’s needs. For the past two months on the boat, he would frequently say, “Now, this is the life.”

He was best known for always helping other people, especially his friends.

He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Stacy Jensen, of Raymond; parents, John and Vickey; sister Kelly; a niece; many other family members, and so many great friends. His family and friends meant a lot to him. Scott also enjoyed many good times with his very close friends, young and old, but always together. He will be sadly missed by all of them.

Visiting hours were held Monday, Sept. 26 at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland. A funeral service followed at the funeral home. Interment was held at Tuesday, Sept. 27 at Brooklawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Portland.

For online condolences please visit www.hobbsfuneralhome.com

Joseph E. Davis SOLON — Joseph Edwin Davis, 62, of Solon, formerly of Fryeburg and Stow, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, after a very courageous battle with cancer.

He was born May 16, 1954, to Yvonne Louise Ryerson Davis and Millard Sherman Davis.

Joe was an avid deer hunter who loved the outdoors. He worked in the Fryeburg area as a logger and later worked for White Mountain Oil and B & L Oil as a burner technician.

He leaves behind a loving wife, Darilyn Gale Keaten Davis; one son, David Jerome Davis and his girlfriend Sarah Black; three grandchildren, Rose Marie King, Joshua Joseph MacArthur and Bentley Allen Davis; his father, Millard Davis; an older brother, Millard Sherman Davis Jr., one younger brother, George B. Davis and his wife Diana; a younger sister, Yvonne Davis; and several nephews and nieces.

He was predeceased by his mother, Yvonne Davis; and a sisterin-law, Libby Davis.

Joe requested no funeral. The family will have a celebration of life at a later date in the Fryeburg area. All family and friends are welcome. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society or Fryeburg Fish and Game.

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Classified advertising is sold in this space at the rate of $3.50 for 20 words or less and 15¢ a word over 20. All ads are payable in advance.

Repeats are charged at the same rate as new ads. Ads taken over the phone must be called in by Monday with payment arriving by Tuesday. A charge of $1.00 per week extra is made for the use of a box number if requested. A charge of $1.00 per classified is made if billing is necessary. Cards of Thanks and In Memoriams are charged at the same rate as classified ads. Poetry is charged by the inch.

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The Bridgton News assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertisements other than to reprint that part of any advertisement in which a typographical error occurs. Advertisers will please notify the business office promptly of any errors that may occur, phone 207-647-2851.

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Public Works Dept.

Truck Driver/Equipment Operator/Laborer

SHARED LIVING PROVIDERS Momentum is seeking Shared Living Providers in the Lewiston, Brunswick, Portland, Norway, South Paris, Casco and Fryeburg areas to provide supportive and nurturing homes for adults with intellectual disabilities. Successful candidates are positive, enthusiastic and willing and able to welcome an adult with intellectual disabilities to live with them.

Momentum’s focus is to build self-esteem, assertiveness, self-advocacy and life skills in these adults.

Requirements: Good communication and documentation skills. Attend trainings required by DHHS, valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. Proof of 100/300 liability auto insurance and proof of homeowner’s insurance.

High school diploma required.

Send letter of interest by e-mail to: jobs@momentumme.com

The Town of Fryeburg is accepting resumes for the position of Truck Driver/Equipment Operator/Laborer. This position is a semi-skilled manual labor job for the municipal Highway Department. The position requires the operation of light to moderately-heavy trucks and all truck attachments; as well as the use of several pieces of heavy equipment. Experience in road construction and repair; as well as snow and ice removal are recommended. Cross-training with the Transfer Station is necessary.

Special requirements include: Class A or B (preferably A), CDL, and must be insurable under the Town’s vehicle insurance policy.

A job description for this position is available at the Town Office and on our website at www.fryeburgmaine.org. The Town of Fryeburg offers a full range of benefits including health insurance and a retirement program. Please forward a letter of interest and an application or resume to: Sharon Jackson, Town Manager, Town of Fryeburg, 16 Lovewell Pond Road, Fryeburg, ME 04037, or email to townmanager@fryeburgmaine.org. Applications will be accepted until October 5, 2016.

The position will remain open until a qualified applicant is found.

Fryeburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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SAWMILL POSITION This position will be trained to work in seven different positions within the mill. Job rotates every several hours to allow cross-training and maintain a well-rounded team. We offer full-time dependable employment along with a host of benefits.

We Are Looking For ASE Certified Techs

TOOLING TECHNICIAN The ideal candidate will have experience in precision grinding and sharpening using CNC machines. This position will be responsible for manufacturing all pattern and straight knives, grinding, sharpening and maintaining the heads for our Waco Maxi planer. Must be a detail-oriented team player. Planer mill or woodworking experience is a plus.

Limington Lumber Co. will train a strong candidate. We offer full-time dependable employment along with a host of benefits.

Top Pay for Top Techs.

Hourly and flat rate positions available. We want team players who are looking to grow and advance with a fastmoving company. No franchise experience necessary.

PLANER MILL POSITION

WE OFFER:

Responsibilities will include running a log loader and hauling chip and lowbed trailers. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have a clean driving record.

We offer: • Competitive Wages • Production Bonus • Safety Incentives • Medical & Dental Ins. • Life Insurance • 401(k)/Profit Sharing • Paid Vacations • Paid Holidays • Paid Sick Time • Employee Discounts

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes: Health and Dental Insurances, Retirement Plan with Company Match, Uniforms, and Paid Holidays and Vacations.

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Qualified applicants should apply within at: 65 Bull Ring Road, Denmark, ME or call 207.452.2157 to request an application.

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• Clean Working Environment • Paid Vacations • Paid Training • Health and Dental Insurance

• Paid Holidays • Paid Sick Days • Bonus Pay Plans • 401k Plan And More!

If You Are Looking For A Better Future, Call Today For A Confidential Interview.

Please call or send resumes to Matt Golding

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MISCELLANEOUS

Buying and Offering US Coins Gold & Silver Bullion TFCD

142 Main Street Conway, NH 603-447-3611 Metal Detectors

BROWNFIELD — Community Church, Route 160 Spring & Main Street. Sunday Service 10 a.m., Rev. Jeffrey C. Swayze. Music

by Jeanine Loubier. Refreshments following. Bible study, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

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Call 647-2389.

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YARD SALES

Lisa has vowed to advocate for small business, coming from generations of farmers and entrepreneurs. She has a commitment to keeping Maine a beautiful place for all to enjoy as she does with her family, hiking, biking, gardening and raising goats, chickens and the family dog.

She believes that representing Maine’s 18th Senate district is a public service, not a career.

PLEASE CONSIDER — donating gently used furniture, household items and more to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter.

(Continued from Page 3D) FMI, go to our website www. laude, from the University of harvesthills.org for details or call 935-4358, ext. 21. tf44 Southern Maine last May. YARD SALE — 65 Sweden Rd., Waterford, Sat., Oct. 1, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. For quilters large quantity of fabrics & thread. Buttons, buckles (some mother of pearl) books, collectibles, dishes, furniture, games, lawn mower, school & office supplies, tools and much more. 1t39x

ATTENTION

Green firewood $210/cord, minimum 2-cord delivery.

Selling tree-length firewood, call for pricing.

NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR SEASONED FIREWOOD. Call for pricing.

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

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We are voting for Lisa Keim because she represents the conservative values in which we strongly believe.

Jane and Roger Williams Lovell Editor’s note: State Senate District 18 is currently represented by John Patrick. The district includes the following towns: Livermore, Livermore Falls, Andover, Bethel, Buckfield, Byron, Canton, Dixfield, Gilead, Greenwood, Hanover, Hartford, Hebron, Lincoln Plantation, Lovell, Magalloway Plantation, Mexico, Milton Township,

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FRYEBURG – COMMERCIAL RENTAL FRYEBURG, Maine — Newlyrenovated, this is 1344 sq. ft. of prime commercial space with great exposure on Route 302.

Seasoned Firewood — $285 cord

Bob Mitchell

THE BRIDGTON NEWS

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An office, store front, or light industry are all possibilities. Ample parking, private restroom. Only $650.00 per month plus utilities. First month plus Security.

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• Lots cleared • Buying Standing Timber • Campfire wood

This unit sits between 2 very popular, high-visibility businesses: Osgood’s Power & Auto and Fryeburg Glass.

FMI contact: Jake at 207-485-0464 or Lynn at 401-290-7548.

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

CHIMNEY LINING The Clean Sweep LLC Chimney Cleaning Service Supaflu and Stainless Steel Chimney lining and relining Dana Richardson 935-2501

CLEANING SERVICES First Impressions Cleaning Inc. Residential & Commercial Seasonal 647-5096

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

Servicemaster Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office ALARMS D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452 WAM-ALARM Systems Residential/Commercial/Industrial Installation, Service, Monitoring TLC Home Maintenance Co. Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire Burglar-Fire-Temperature Sensors Professional Cleaning and Bridgton 207-647-5012 Free Security Survey 647-2323 Property Management J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Housekeeping and much more Residential - Commercial - Industrial 583-4314 APPLIANCE REPAIR Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service COMPUTERS Bridgton 647-9435 Jones Appliance Service/Repair LLC Quality service you deserve Grammy Geek McIver Electric All major brands Tech support for seniors (jr’s too) “Your on time every time electricians” jonesappliances@aol.com 647-4432 1-1 support at your home 221 Portland Rd, Bridgton Malware & virus removal/PC repair Free pick-up & delivery 207-310-0289

647-3664 www.mciverelectric.net

Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA 110 Portland St., Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com

Ms. C’s Computer Repair Virus and spyware removal PC repairs 207-228-5279 27 Zion Hill Road, Bridgton

R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor 24 hour Emergency Service Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882

Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA 132 Main St. P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 647-8360

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

ATTORNEYS

Hastings Malia, PA 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-2061 www.hastings-law.com

BOAT REPAIR

CONTRACTORS Jeff Hadley Builder Remodeling, Additions Tile work, Wood flooring Kitchens, Drywall, Painting 30 yrs experience 207-595-8421 jhadley44@gmail.com

New England Boat Shop LLC Maintenance/Repair/Sales/Service Welding/Shrinkwrap/Storage Quality Custom Carpentry Mark Swanton, owner – 207-693-9310 From start to finish and from old to new CARETAKERS Jeff Juneau Naples 207-655-5903 Caretake America DANCE INSTRUCTION Managing and Patrolling Kevin Rogers, Owner/Manager The Ballroom Rte. 35, Naples 693-6000 Dance - Exercise - Yoga - Aikido Main St., Harrison, Maine CARPENTRY 207-583-6964 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

DENTAL SERVICES Bridgton Dental Associates Dr. Paul Cloutier Complete dental care 138 Harrison Rd, Bridgton www.bridgtondental.com 207-647-8052

David K. Moynihan Master Electrician Licensed ME & NH Bridgton 647-8016

EXCAVATION JDN Enterprises Septic systems, Water lines Site work, Drainage 207-647-8146 Snow’s Excavation Complete site work Foundations-Septic-Lots cleared 207-647-2697

EXERCISE/FITNESS Dee’s BodyCraft Personal Training, Aerobics, Pilates Certified – Experienced Bridgton 647-9599

FLOORING Bolsters Decorating Center Carpet – vinyl – ceramic Always free decorating consulting bolsters@megalink.net 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202 J & M Wood Floors Installation/Sanding/Refinishing Fully insured – Free estimates 207-337-5623

Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA Complete comprehensive oral hygiene care FOUNDATIONS Infants – Seniors Most dental insurances, MaineCare Henry’s Concrete Construction Foundations, Slabs, Floors 647-4125 bdhc@myfairpoint.net Harrison Tel. 583-4896 Mountain View Dentistry Dr. Leslie A. Elston J. B. Concrete Cosmetic/restorative & Family Dentistry Bill O’Brien 207-647-3628 Poured Foundations MountainViewDentistryMaine.com 207-647-5940

Residential & Commercial • Driveways • Parking Lots • Roadways

• Recycled Asphalt • Seal Coating & Striping • Grading & Gravel Camp Roads

Saccuzzo Asphalt

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To The Editor: The Catholic Charities Refugees and Immigration Services is bringing Muslims to Maine as fast as they can

Seasonal/Unoccupied Home Specials

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Intolerance

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DENMARK SELF-STORAGE

• Tree Removal • Logging • Fully Insured

Newry, North Oxford Unorganized Township, Peru, Roxbury, Rumford, South Oxford Unorganized Territory, Stoneham, Stow, Sumner, Sweden, Upton, Waterford, West Paris and Woodstock.

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10% OFF for all Seniors Serving The Lake Region Proudly

GARAGE DOORS Naples Garage Door Co. Installation & repair services Free estimates Naples 207-693-3480

PAINTING CONTRACTORS Jerry’s Painting Service Quality Painting – Interior/Exterior Fully Insured – Free Estimates 207-527-2552

Roberts Overhead Doors Commercial/residential – free estimates Webber Painting & Restoration Interior & Exterior Painting Now offering Master Card & Visa Repairs, updates, mold washing 207-595-2311 Estimates & Insured (207)831-8354

HANDYMAN

Advantage Handyman/Home Repair Finish carpentry/install/repair doors/painting www.advantagehandymanandhomerepair.com 207-583-0440

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

PLUMBING & HEATING Burnell Plumbing New Construction, Remodeling Well pump installation, replacement, Service 310-7270 Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. Specializing in repair service in The Lake Region 647-4436 Holt Plumbing Inc. Service work – pumps Camp openings – 30 years exp.

207-318-9981

SELF STORAGE JB Self Storage Rt. 5 Lovell, Maine Monthly/yearly secure storage 207-925-3045

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING Dyer Septic Septic systems installed & repaired Site work-emergency service-ecofriendly 1-877-250-4546 207-583-4546

SNOWPLOWING Webber Snowplowing Service Private roads, Second homes Parking lots, Camps, Fully insured 30 years experience 207-831-8354

SURVEYORS F. Jonathan Bliss, P.L.S. Bliss & Associates Surveying, Land Planning 693 Main St, Lovell 207-925-1468 blissinc@fairpoint.net

Ken Karpowich Plumbing Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Maine Survey Consultants, Inc. Master Plumber in ME & NH Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423 Land info services – Surveys INSURANCE Boundary/Topographic/Flood elevation PO Box 485, Harrison, Maine Ace Insurance Agency Inc. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Off: 583-6159 Home and Auto D. A. Maxfield Jr. PLS 43 East Main Street Clement Bros. Lawn and Landscape Over 10,000 surveys on file Denmark 1-800-452-0745 Organic lawn & garden maintenance Shoreline restoration Chalmers Ins. Agency TRAVEL AGENCY Creative stonework, property watch 100 Main St., Bridgton Snowplowing & sanding Tel. 647-3311 207-693-6646 www.clementbros.com Getaway Travel and Tours, LLC Over 20 years experience Oberg Insurance Making travel dreams come true Auto, Home, Business, Life REAL ESTATE www.getawaytravelandtours.com 132 Main St., Bridgton PO Box 402, Harrison, 207-583-8150 Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858 Chalmers Real Estate 100 Main St., Bridgton Southern Maine Retirement Services TREE SERVICE Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans Tel. 647-3311 Life and Senior Dental Insurance Q-Team & Cook’s Tree Service 150 Main St., Bridgton 1-866-886-4340 Kezar Realty Removal-pruning-cabling-chipping Homes, Land & Vacation Rentals Stump grinding-bucket work-bobcat KENNELS Lovell Village 207-925-1500 Crane-licensed & fully insured KezarRealty.com Bridgton Veterinary Kennels Q Team 693-3831 or Cook’s 647-4051 Boarding Toll free 207-693-3831 www.Q-Team.com Lakes Region Properties Route 117, Bridgton, Me. “At the Lights in Naples” Tel. 647-8804 Rice Tree Service – Sheldon Rice Waterfront, Residential Complete tree service – free estimates Commercial & Land MASONRY Removal-prune-chipping-stump grinding 207-693-7000 Licensed and insured D & D Masonry Utility and Landscape Arborist Oberg Agency Chimneys/fireplaces/walks/etc.

Waterford ME – 583-2474 Residential, Business, Lake Shore Fully insured Free estimates Property Darryl & Doug Hunt 693-5060 Top Notch Tree Service, LLC 132 Main St., Bridgton All aspects of tree care & removal MOVING Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858 Fully-licensed and insured Excellent references Bridgton Moving ROOFING 207-357-WOOD (9663) Residential & light commercial bridgtonmoving@verizon.net JDN Enterprises Glynn Ross VETERINARY Shingles – Roofs replaced 240 N. High St. – 647-8255 New construction – Repairs 671-2556 (cell) Bridgton Veterinary Hospital Bridgton 207-647-8146 Small Animal Medicine & Surgery MUSIC LESSONS Rt. 117, Bridgton, ME 647-8804 Up Scale Music Studio Piano Lessons – All Levels Composition-Theory-Transcription Evan 647-9599

NOTARY PUBLIC Northwoods Notary Mobile notary services Weddings - lulapoop@gmail.com Linda Mercer 207-776-9090

OIL DEALERS Dead River Co. Range & Fuel Oil Oil Burner Service Tel. 647-2882, Bridgton

RUBBISH SERVICE

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

Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Route 302, Fryeburg 207-935-2244

Norway Veterinary Hospital Naples Clinic AM Enterprises LLC Corner Rte. 302 & Lambs Mill Rd. Trash & snow removal

By Appointment 693-3135 Serving Harrison & Bridgton ameinc@outlook.com 207-749-2850

WINDOW TREATMENTS

SELF STORAGE Bridgton Storage 409 Portland Rd 28 units & 4000’ open barn Bridgton 647-3206

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

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(Continued from Page 5D) manage and they wonder at the intolerance they have observed and how people could be this way.

Let me see if I can give you a clue as to how this can happen. When Muslims fly passenger jets into buildings killing almost 3,000 people, it can make you intolerant.

When a Muslim runs through a military base killing multiple unarmed soldiers in the name of his religion, it can make you intolerant. When Muslims explode bombs at the Boston Marathon killing and maiming dozens of people, it can make you intolerant. Muslims coming here and expecting you to change your country to suit them rather than them becoming Americans can make you intolerant.

It is not just what is happening in America, but around the world and in the past that makes people intolerant. The religion of Islam is estimated to have killed as many as 250 million people since its beginning, 80 million in India alone. It is a nasty religion that will stab you in the back for helping it as happened in Lebanon when they took in the Palestinian Muslims.

They paid them back by starting a civil war and brutally killing as many Christians as possible. Europe has taken in Muslims by the millions and how have they been repaid?

They have been repaid with rapes, assaults, bombings, shootings and recently by having their citizens crushed by a truck.

I am not saying all

Muslims are bad people or terrorists, but I have noticed that in recent years most terrorists seem to be Muslims and when you look at the track record of Islam and know that the Quran tells Muslims to lie to and kill nonbelievers is it any wonder that people are intolerant toward this religion.

Roger Hale Naples

Respectfully Riseman

To The Editor: I had the pleasure of riding about Bridgton with candidate for the Maine Legislature, Walter Riseman, the other day.

I enjoyed having the opportunity to see and understand what makes this person a worthy representative for House District #69 that includes Bridgton, Harrison and Denmark.

I witnessed the respect that Walter has for people of all political persuasions. As an independent, it is obvious that he will not be in league with party extremists, but will be an advocate for all who live in our district.

Walter is a promoter of civil discussion and will foster agreements for the benefit of our small businesses, our youth and the health of the Lake Region.

Candidate Walter Riseman knows the importance of fiscal responsibility, yet supports creating a path to help people find their way out of poverty.

His is surely a calm, unifying, helpful and experienced voice that would serve District #69 well in Augusta.

Robert Boggs Bridgton Editor’s Note: House

Obituaries

District 69 is currently represented by Phyllis Ginzler. The district includes the following towns: Bridgton, Denmark and Harrison.

Structurally speaking

To The Editor: This November, residents of Bridgton, Denmark and Harrison will have the opportunity to elect an Independent candidate to the Maine House, Walter Riseman of Harrison.

Walter presents a wealth of experience in business and finance that ranges from owning a small business to serving as the chief financial officer of a major Maine nonprofit agency. His commitment to small business development is exemplified by a 20-year volunteer participation with the Oxford County SCORE, an association dedicated to assisting those aspiring to become successful small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Walter believes small business creation is critically important for a new Maine economy. He can be depended upon to support legislation promoting entrepreneurship and pro small-business development, in general. He recognizes that old manufacturing such as paper production is not going to make a comeback and will advocate for 21st century innovation, including new energy initiatives and new uses for idle manufacturing facilities.

Few will disagree that the state of our aging infrastructure is having a significant impact on daily lives of individuals, not to mention

Maine’s economic growth.

Walter hopes to see a bipartisan effort to address all aspects of our infrastructure, not just roads, bridges and public buildings, but also our aging and potentially dangerous water supply and inadequate communication systems. We know that borrowing costs are at or near an historic low, and that addressing infrastructure needs now will be costeffective long term and provide many jobs for Maine workers, both skilled and unskilled.

Upgrading and modernizing the infrastructure must first entail a comprehensive status assessment followed by well thought out short and long-range comprehensive plans. Walter’s appreciation for planning is evident in his involvement in drafting comprehensive plans for Bridgton, Gray and Harrison.

Walter believes that all plans for Maine’s future must respect the environment, our unique and irreplaceable gift of nature. Therefore, he will oppose efforts to privatize Maine lands in favor of commercial interests. He strongly supported the Land for Maine’s Future and will continue to do so.

Walter’s life story today is one of dedication to community through his professional work and participation in numerous volunteer activities.

Please consider voting for Walter Riseman. You will be sending a thoughtful, hard working, independent thinking representative to Augusta.

Richard Hooper Harrison

A vote for Jessica Fay

To The Editor: I’m writing to encourage the voters in Maine House District #66 (Casco, Poland and Raymond) to vote for Jessica Fay to represent us in the Maine Legislature.

I have known Jess for many years and know her to be a person of great integrity.

Jess is not an ideologue and

will work diligently across party lines to support legislation that will benefit us all. I also know that she does not approach issues superficially and has the intelligence to examine questions of great import thoroughly and fairly.

Her experience as a small business owner and her willingness to listen openly to all viewpoints will serve us all well.

Victor Gideon Raymond

CHRIS CHAFFEE, who is a varsity tennis coach at Fryeburg Academy, captured his fourth singles tournament of the year on Saturday, Sept. 24 at the N.H. Men’s Open singles tournament held at Cranmore Fitness. In a full tournament draw of competitive players, Chris won five matches to win the open title. Chris said he is “playing the best tennis of my life.” “I feel proud and accomplished. It goes to show that if you work hard enough, you will be rewarded for true grit, dedication and ambition. I’ve left no stone unturned and I always give everything,” he said.

The Earth and its people, searching for peace

(Continued from Page 1D) As Dwight Eisenhower warned, “We will bankrupt ourselves in the vain search for absolute security.”

H. Patricia Hynes, director of the Traprock Center for Peace and Justice, records the legacy of military activities affecting the environment including chemical waste pollution, nuclear weapons waste pollution, biodefense research and climate change in her essay, The Invisible Casualty of War: The Environmental Destruction of U.S. Militarism. She concludes by saying, “Governments at war honor the fallen and give lip service to the ‘collateral damage’ of civilians injured and killed, while they treat military pollution as the necessary cost of waging war and disdain any responsibility for remediating environmental contamination.”

The term, “ecocide” was coined during the Vietnam War. That’s why we’re all familiar with Agent Orange. Landmines, depleted uranium and other tools of war foul land, air, and water. The displacement of people from their

homes in the large numbers we’re seeing now represents chaos for both humans and animals as habitats are wiped out and the means for earning a living destroyed. Refugees traumatized by the loss of their homes are often stigmatized, further contributing to their mental anguish.

As long as we’re hell bent on war, we might consider Bill McKibben’s idea to label climate change as the enemy and mobilize our forces in the same way we did for World War II. He depicts climate change as World War III and says we are presently losing (New Republic, August, 2016). “Defeating the Nazis required more than brave soldiers.

It required a wholesale industrial retooling,” he argues. The creation of Clean Energy Victory Bonds, an amendment to the Senate Energy Bill introduced this past February, did not pass, but with public pressure, it could come up again. Shifting from weapons and other hardware production to a renewable energy infrastructure is doable. Besides, all the F-35s, B-21s and Zumwalt destroyers do

not protect us from the homemade bombs that our own citizens deploy randomly throughout the country.

Think of what could be done with the one trillion dollars the U.S.A. plans to spend over the next three decades modernizing its nuclear arsenal (armscontrol.org/factsheets/ USNuclearModernization). The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, committed to a world free of nuclear weapons, poses 15 moral reasons to abolish nuclear weapons (David Krieger, wagingpeace.org). Its Peace Leadership Director, Paul Chappell, promotes peace literacy as a foundation for solving problems between people and among nations. Veterans for Peace sees “the connection between the endless wars abroad, our bloated military industrial complex, and the inequities it brings to the poor and marginalized all over the world [as well as the] need to understand that dropping more bombs, killing innocent civilians in Muslim countries and the resort to military solutions is robbing the world’s children of healthcare, education and meaningful jobs to build a safer and more secure future.”

In April of this year, the Vatican hosted a conference challenging the “just war” theory.

The core themes were: experiences of nonviolence; Jesus’ way of nonviolence; nonviolence and just peace; and moving beyond unending war. This conference can be viewed online at nonviolencejustpeace.net. Napoleon Bonaparte put it well when he said, “There are only two forces in the world, the sword

and the spirit. In the long run the sword will always be conquered by the spirit.” May we use our treasure to heal the wounds that have been inflicted on the earth and its inhabitants.

Thoughts

(Continued from Page 1D) through every bag and suitcase while I stood around wondering what the big deal was.

A reconstructed Acadian Village Museum in Pubnico, which is the oldest Acadian settlement in Canada, still inhabited by descendants of its founding families, was very interesting. It was established in 1653 by Philippe Mius D’Entremont and the entire community had been expelled by the British in the 1750s.

Their property was given to New Englanders, who moved up and took it over. Acadians were allowed back 11 years later, but couldn’t recover their property and had to start over from scratch. Colonel Joseph Frye, who later founded Fryeburg, Maine, was ordered to carry out some Acadian deportations, but I’m not sure if he did so in Pubnico. According to his diary, he did not relish the task.

The Cat delivered us safely back in Maine Monday. It’s nice to go away, and nice to come home, as well.

Tom McLaughlin of Lovell is a retired middle school U.S. History teacher.