September 29, 2022

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Kaylee Maguire, Laker Player of the Week; Senior Rambles to Roost; Pages 4A-5A

Mold dooms building Developer to construct ‘replica’

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer

When Justin McIver had the chance to purchase the 263 Main Street building, he was “excited.”

The building once housed a bowling alley, and was revived this spring as improvements were made to commercial spaces and a fresh coat of paint brought

the structure to life. McIver planned to add more “color” to the building by installing aluminum squares to the left side of the structure, which were to be the canvas of another gigantic mural.

Jackalope Living, a bou tique took over one space, while the Greater Bridgton Chamber of Commerce moved into the larger unit.

Updates to apartment units on the second floor were in the works.

Then, a water leak from old plumbing put a seri ous damper on the positive vibes 263 Main Street was developing.

By pulling up floors and tearing down sheetrock, Main Eco Homes workers found a serious mold prob lem, as well as major struc tural issues leading McIver to the difficult decision to demolish the building.

“Obviously, we are saddened by this news. It was really, really hard to break the news to the ten ants there. They had worked very hard to set up their business. The last thing I want to do is to hurt any one’s business. I am trying to help grow business in this town. We are working very hard to help them through

this transition,” McIver said. “We’ve been dealt a hard hand, but we are doing the best we can with it. The health and safety of the people in the building are our main concern. The building is not structurally sound and it’s not safe. I can’t risk people’s health.”

Re-emphasizing his interest in promoting and maintaining Bridgton’s past, McIver plans to tear down the current building and replace it with a replica.

“We’ll keep the town’s rich tradition in place, but also construct a building that meets today’s and the future’s needs,” McIver said. “These elements can co-exist — you can rede velop and keep tradition, as well.”

McIver has involved Bridgton Historical Society Assistant Director Mike Davis in meetings regard ing construction of a new building.

“I know how sorry folks will feel to see it go, who may remember the days when the lanes were active and the balls thundered down the lanes to strike down those old candlepins unique to New England. One of the workers current

Study BMS site options?

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer

When the town takes ownership of the Bridgton Memorial School property in late 2023, what could be the best use of the site?

The Select Board Tuesday night voted to cre ate an ad hoc committee charged with developing three options for town offi cials and ultimately citizens to consider.

Bridgton Town Manager Bob Peabody initially rec ommended a five-member committee, saying in his 20 years of experience, a larger group often proves to be somewhat “cumbersome.”

The committee make-up would include a representa tive from Loon Echo Land Trust, Bridgton Economic Development Corp., the Comprehensive Plan Task Force, Community Development Advisory Committee, and someone from the public. Community Development Director Tori Hill and Rec Director Gary Colello will serve as point people, who will participate in discussions, but will not vote.

Selectman Paul Tworog, however, felt the makeup was “too government weighted” and suggested that a “wider net” be cast to include three members from the public, pushing the committee to seven mem bers.

Peabody noted that the five-member model consists of “citizens on committees, who are not officially part of town government.”

Tworog said the larger group provides insurance if people miss meetings and

Naples refuses to pay

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer

NAPLES — The locally elected officials denied a citi zen a requested reimburse ment of $4,000 for the cost of hiring both an attorney and a soil scientist plus another $5,000 for emotional and mental distress.

The case, which did not go to court, involved a septic system shared by a private residence and a business in town that increased its seating capacity.

Citizen Manon Cote made the request for financial reim bursement during a meet ing earlier in August. At the time, the Naples Board of Selectmen tabled the matter.

On Monday, the board refused to entertain the idea of paying $9,000 for some thing that was not within the town’s jurisdiction.

Therefore, there was no vote.

In 2015, Cote and Sylvain Theriault purchased from Michael Bray a home off Bay Village Road that was tied to the same septic system as what was then Bray’s Brew Pub and Eatery.

In 2018, new owner Gary Skellett applied for a license to increase the seat ing from 75 to 125 seats. The 125 seats were specifically broken down as 90 indoors and 35 outdoors. The license was approved by the town’s

Cote pointed out that there was an omission: the applica tion did not include the home she owns as sharing the sep tic system. In fact, the leach field is on the same lot as the home. That information was not provided to the state when it made its decision to increase the seating by 50 people.

Cote said she has lived in fear that the septic sys tem would fail with the addi tional usage allowed by the increased seating at Gary’s

ly on site told me his grand father had been a pin set ter there in the days before mechanical pin machines. I can say truly that no one in town will be happy to see it removed, least of all the men and women who had hoped to save it. But the bones are failing, and it appears too far gone to save,” Davis said. “Perhaps earlier in its life, some few decades ago, the problem

could have been found and remedied, but no one knew then and it appears the cel lar was not accessible until the crew of MEH tore up several layers of floor to discover the failing joists. So, it has been like an apple, inwardly consumed by the worm, only disclosing its faults after the bite has been taken. “ While Davis looks for

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Fair solar fees?

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer

The existing permitting fees were based on square footage of a project. Solar farms, which are outdoors, can end up with a consider able amount of square foot age.

“A proposed solar farm planned for Naples has a square footage of more than 616,000 square feet, which would have them pay a permit fee of more than a $250,000,” according to Naples Town Manager John Hawley.

When applying a formula that capped at 110,000 square

to citizen

Olde Town Tavern.

“The concern that we are having. We knew the sys tem was being overused. We knew that this system was going to fail sooner or later,” Cote said.

“We are talking about our well, our drinking water, the watershed of Brandy Pond,” she told the selectmen.

It was pointed out during the discussion that the septic system did not fail, has not failed.

Cote told the selectmen they were missing the point. The septic was taxed as a result of the mistake, she said.

“What we need to look at today is: there was an over

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Established 1870 P.O. Box 244, 118 Main St. Bridgton, ME 04009 207-647-2851 Fax: 207-647-5001

QUICK SHIFT — The Greater Bridgton Chamber of Commerce was unexpectedly on the move again, relocating to the adjacent space previously occupied by Happy Valley Popcorn.

LOOKS GOOD, but inside the walls and basement at 263 Main Street is serious mold growth, and major structural problems,

BURGESS BROOK DAM REMOVAL — Lakes Environmental Association (LEA) and partner organizations removed remnants of an old stone dam in Burgess Brook that restricted fish passage on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Burgess Brook is a tributary of the Crooked River, which has a wild population of brook trout and smelts, and provides nearly all of the spawning habitat for the landlocked salmon in Sebago Lake. Next year, the team plans to remove a damaged and undersized culvert directly downstream and replace it with an open-bottom structure that will allow fish, amphibians, and other aquatic species to easily move upstream. Removing these two barriers will allow access to nearly two miles of priority brook trout and landlocked salmon habitat. Over the next five years, LEA hopes to work with landowners to open up many miles of stream habitat for native brook trout by upgrading failing culverts as part of its collaborative work with Sebago Clean Waters.

NAPLES— Sunlight might be free, but when applied to solar farms, Naples building permit fees were out of this world.

Licensed Plumbing Inspector, former Code Enforcement Officer Renee Carter and by the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Serving Bridgton and the surrounding towns of Western Maine since 1870

Options for BMS site?

would represent a “broader public representation.”

The Select Board unani mously approved the sevenmember committee, and will seek volunteers to serve as “public” representatives.

Peabody believes that when SAD 61 is ready to turn the school property over (the fall 2023 time line is based on an expected delay in the school district’s construction of a new stor age facility), the town will be able to accept it based on an annual warrant article which authorizes the ability to assume property.

“When the time comes, I will double check with legal counsel,” Peabody noted.

At the Sept. 13 Select Board meeting, Peter Lowell of the Bridgton Economic Development Corp. informed officials that due to inactivity, the BEDC had dwindled to just two members — himself and Mark Lopez.

The BEDC’s stated aim is to “develop, strategize, encourage and expand highquality and sustainable business, enterprise and job creation in Bridgton.” It is an entity, Lowell explained, that was created to seek economic development grants for the town.

“If the Memorial School project can get some momentum, the Corporation can be more vibrant,” said Lowell, noting that if citi zens wish to join the BEDC, they can contact him. “We hope to revitalize the group because it is a valuable enti ty. But at this point, it is floundering.”

Lowell noted that, “We put a lot of work into a concept plan, but it’s not a final plan. We are not dictat ing anything. We met with community partners to fine tune uses. The big question

mark is whether the build ing or any part of it is worth salvaging? Does it make economic sense to use any or all or none?”

Lowell noted that a structural engineer is will ing to take a look at the structure pro bono.

Three years ago, Lowell said, the BEDC was direct ed by the Select Board to come up with a plan for the Memorial School site.

“It’s not our project, it’s a community project,” Lowell said.

Select Board chairwom an Carmen Lone called for community conversations regarding site options since it is the “last major green space in the downtown, and it’s development could be critical.”

Lowell agreed, “I’m not trying to steer the conver sations, we need a broadbased group to start the dis cussion, and we’d (BEDC) be part of it.”

Selectman Ken Murphy chimed in, “I feel strong ly we have to stop talk ing about it and putting it off, and do something. The property needs to be devel oped properly.”

In other board business:

• The town accept ed a $500 donation from the Ed Rock Community Spirit Fund of the Maine Community Foundation. The money will be used, as in the past, for the Summer Rec Program. The fund was set up in 2016 by Chet Homer, former owner of Shawnee Peak, on behalf of Ed Rock in recognition of Ed’s long-time employment at the ski resort. To date, the fund has contributed $2,430 to the Rec’s summer camp.

• Victualer licenses were approved for Mainly Melts (which will be operating at the former Ricky’s Diner spot, with an expected

opening in late October) and Depot Street Tap House.

The Select Board also approved a special amuse ment permit (for live music) at Tarry-A-While, as well as a liquor license for Mainly Melts.

Mainly Melt own ers Steve and Amanda Dullinger were present, and were welcomed to the Main Street business community by officials. The Dullingers have been Bridgton resi dents since 2007, and started their food truck business in 2020, initially stationed in Norway. “During the win ters, we made it through, barely,” said Steve, noting that when the Ricky’s Diner space became available, the couple decided to “go for it,” bringing their sand wich selections to a bricks and mortar building. They heard from the public about being able to “have a beer with their sandwich,” which prompted the move to seek a liquor license.

Selectman Bob McHatton asked if Mainly Melts would be open for breakfast? The Dullingers plan to make breakfast sandwiches available as take-out since no wait staff will be on duty then. But, folks would be welcome to take a seat. Once a staff is in place, the Dullingers plan to return the food truck to their Norway spot and “operate both locations.” They felt the diner space was their chance to “get back to our community.”

As to when the Main Street location opens, Steve said, “It is up to the state. They cashed our check, and we’re waiting to hear from them. We have the menu figured out.”

• With no comments given at a public hearing, the Select Board approved

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Quiet hearing — Purchase, project to polls

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer

NAPLES — The public hearings for two items that will appear on the November ballot took place without any fanfare.

In fact, nobody spoke for

or against the two referen dum items.

In reality, plenty had been said during the multiple meet ings leading up to the public hearings. Locally elected officials had expressed con cern that the voters wouldn’t

support the construction costs of a build-new gym, town hall and community center. However, two weeks ago, the majority of select men favored putting it on the ballot and letting the voters decide. Legally, the next stop

for those referendum items was a public hearing.

The public hearing hap pened on Monday at the beginning of the Naples Board of Selectmen meeting.

In the Town of Naples, the two referendum items will be

Naples: Fair fees for solar farms

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feet the 40 cents charge, and charged 10 cents for every square foot after that cap, the solar farm permitting fee went from a quarter million dollars to $96,000, he said.

On Monday, the Naples Board of Selectmen settled on a fee schedule that would not burn through the budget of solar farm investors.

The motion was to amend fee schedule to 40 cents for first 110,000 square feet and 10 cents for every square

The board voted, 3-1, with Selectman Bill Adams opposing.

Acting Chairman Ted Shane thanked Jim Grattelo, who was not present at Monday’s meeting, for fig uring out a fair fee schedule.

The fee formula will not require the town to reim burse the parties involved in solar farm projects, which have been approved by the planning board and have already paid the permitting

fees, Hawley said.

Prior to the discussion, the board received a list of what other towns were charging. Those fees varied greatly. One town charged 12 percent of the project cost.

“After consulting with many towns in Cumberland County, we have determined that there is no consistent method for permitting fees for solar farms,” Hawley said.

The town attorney

Help develop Harrison vision

HARRISON — Local citizens and business own ers can help provide direc tion as to how to revitalize Harrison’s downtown by attending a public work shop this Thursday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Town

Office.

Darryl Sterling, Economic Development Consultant, will lead the session aimed to develop goals and action items to help shape a vision for the future of Harrison’s down

town.

The community forum will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.

In June, voters approved funding to start the revital ization process.

weighed in, too, he said.

“There are many differ ences of opinion regarding the fee, and although the legal counsel believes it to fair and defensible, munici palities shouldn’t be charg ing fees that are hyper exces sive to the duties required for project review and over sight,” Hawley said.

presented to the public dur ing the gubernatorial race on Nov. 8.

One referendum, known as Article 1, is a land purchase of 2.7 acres using the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) fund. Essentially, the voters will be deciding whether or not to spend $270,000 from the TIF account. The land, which is composed of three lots, is adjacent to townowned property next to the fire station. These parcels are referred to as Lot 7, 9 and 10 on Tax Map U33.

Although ideas have been tossed around, town staff and selectmen have tied no spe cific use to the land — should the voters decide to purchase it.

The other ballot item, known as Article 2, is wheth er or not voters want to build a new gymnasium, commu nity center, town office and space for the United States Post Office (USPO). The proposal is to do the con struction project in two phas es, using the existing space at Village Green Lane. The cost estimate for the proposed construction project is about $11.9 million.

If the build-new project is approved, the voters will be agreeing to take out a bond or that amount.

At this point in time, the town has $2.3 million in out standing bonds, according to Naples Town Manager John Hawley.

SHOWING SIGNS OF DISREPAIR — The town is expected to take over the Bridgton Memorial School property next fall. The vacated building is being used for storage by SAD 61, but is showing signs of age and vandalism including broken windows and graffiti. (Rivet Photos)

Search warrant leads to arrests

Two men were arrested last Wednesday night fol lowing the execution of a search warrant by Bridgton Police Department officers and the Maine State Police Tactical Team.

Law enforcement offi cers converged on 44 South High Street at 9 p.m. Bullhorns could be heard as officers instructed the men to exit the home. When the subjects failed to com ply, police used tear gas to force the men out of the residence, Bridgton Chief of Police Phil Jones told The News.

Joshua Baker, 41, and Christopher Davis, 41, were taken into custody on active arrest warrants and transported to the Cumberland County Jail. After the search was com pleted, multiple items were seized including but not limited to a loaded sawedoff shotgun.

“We would like to thank the public for their patience and support as the eve ning’s events were louder than usual and traffic was momentarily redirected,” BPD released in a state

ment.

Chief Jones added, “I am thankful for the excel lent partnerships we share in this law enforcement community. Due to many factors related to officer safety, we asked the Maine State Police Tactical Team to assist us in the execu tion of this search warrant. Their specialized skills and resources helped the opera tion go smoothly ensur ing the safety of everyone involved.”

Chief Jones continued, “As a result, two wanted individuals were taken into custody (one charged with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and violation of conditions of release, the other on three separate arrest warrants), an illegally modified dan gerous weapon was seized, and our ongoing investi gation into criminal activ ity at that location was furthered. This was an outstanding team effort not only among our law enforcement colleagues, but also throughout the community. Bridgton’s Police Department is com

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a permit for an automobile graveyard, auto recycling business and/or junkyard to Ovide’s Used Cars Inc., located at 730 Portland Road.

• Under Select Board concerns, Paul Tworog noted that Gorham adjusted its Pay Per Bag system by going with a town autho rized sticker that was placed on whatever trash bag citi zens decided to use, rather than go with specific bags purchased by the public.

“It’s been well received,” said Tworog regarding the change. Something to think about as Bridgton considers Pay Per Bag.

Selectman Ken Murphy wants to see the Corn Shop Brook and surrounding property clean up, feel ing the existing state is an “eye sore.” “The brook is a mess,” said Murphy, who has raised his concerns with the town manager and Public Services director David Madsen. “For safe ty purposes, it needs to be cleaned up thoroughly.”

Chairwoman Carmen Lone thanked Pam Ward and all those who volun teered time and resources to make the first Harvest Moon Festival a smashing success. Big crowds attend ed the festival, which Ward earlier in the meeting said will return in 2023.

“All of us have worked on a festival at some time and know what a harrow ing experience it can be, including those final night jitters (wondering if anyone

will come) are the absolute worst,” she said. “Everyone enjoyed it…Festivals are not easy to create. It was well attended, and I heard nothing but great stuff.”

Selectman Bob McHatton, who heads up the Fourth of July parade for the Bridgton Lions Club, also chimed in, “People do not understand the time and effort Pam put in. She did a super job. I am glad to hear they are planning to do it again next year.”

Ward is reaching out to vendors and the public to gain feedback regarding what went well and what needs to be tweaked for the next festival. The mis sion, Ward said, will remain the same — to provide an “affordable” fair.

“I loved hearing par ents not being stressed on whether they could afford this,” said Ward, then shift ing to the efforts of the entire community to pull off the event. “This is about everybody, every artist there, every business that donated time and resourc es. It might have been free to the community, but so many businesses stepped up to pull this off. What a town we live in, I’m so proud. It was a special day to be there. Like my wed ding day, it was chaotic, but

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mitted to promoting the safety of our growing town and disrupting dangerous illegal activity.”

According to police records, BPD received 29

“calls for service” at the 44 South High Street from Jan. 28 to Sept. 24 ranging from disturbances, misconduct, noise complaints, wanted person and drug activity.

Low speed chase ends in arrest

A Bridgton man faces six charges, including assault on an officer, following a motor vehicle stop Sunday evening.

Zachary Laney, 29, was charged with reckless con duct, assault on an officer, operating after suspension, refusing to stop for a law enforcement officer, viola tion of conditions of release (VCR) and refusing to sub mit to arrest or detention.

At 5:39 p.m., a Cumberland County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop on the Naples Causeway for multiple motor vehicle violations. The Laney allegedly was uncooperative and failed to provide any information to the deputy. While try ing to take the suspect into custody, Laney reportedly drove off and struck a dep

uty with the vehicle’s door jamb/post. The deputy suf fered minor injury and was treated at Maine Medical Center.

Deputies followed the vehicle at low speeds through Bridgton, Denmark and Sebago. Spike mats were set up at the intersec tion of Hancock Pond Road and Route 107 in Sebago, which deflated both front tires. Deputies continued to follow the vehicle until it came to a stop on Folly Road in Sebago, where the suspect was taken into cus tody.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Bridgton Police Department and the Maine Warden’s Service.

Laney was taken to the Cumberland County Jail and is being held on no bail status.

Bridgton Police

These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing):

Monday, September 19

8:04 a.m. Attempt to locate male, with an active arrest war rant, on South High Street.

5:57 p.m. Court service on North Bridgton Road.

7:35 p.m. Police escort for individual retrieving belongings on North Bridgton Road.

Tuesday, September 20

1:34 to 5:04 a.m. Traffic details on Portland Road and Harrison Road.

7:02 a.m. Citizen assist (juvenile refusing to go to school) on South High Street.

7:41 a.m. Noise complaint (construction) on Kansas Shores Road.

12:58 p.m. Suspicious activity (open door) on Knights Hill Road. Residence checked, found to be secure.

12:51 p.m. A car struck a pole on Whitetail Ridge.

6:33 p.m. Man on Portland Road warned for harassment. Wednesday, September 21

9:43 a.m. Citizen assist (subject retrieving belongings) at Holly Loop.

10:40 a.m. A car struck a pole on Portland Road.

11:33 a.m. Bail check on Portland Road; subject served a trespass notice and two summonses for a previous case.

1:08 p.m. Citizen assist on Depot Street.

9:16 p.m. Noise complaint on Main Street.

Thursday, September 22

3:25 to 7:57 a.m. Traffic details on Harrison Road, Portland Road and Frances Bell Drive.

9:02 a.m. Court service on Harrison Road.

Friday, September 23

11:17 a.m. Assist county deputy on Roosevelt Trail in Naples.

3:51 p.m. Report of female sitting in the middle of North High Street; area checked, subject had left.

7:12 p.m. Theft report filed. Suspect seen leaving the Main Street business in a white Kia. Case is under investigation.

Saturday, September 24

7:18 a.m. Prescription reportedly stolen from Mechanic Street residence.

7:27 a.m. Single-vehicle crash on Hio Ridge Road. No injuries reported. Driver was charged with driving to endanger.

9:15 a.m. Assist United Ambulance and fire department with a call on Burnham Road.

10:03 and 11:58 a.m. Landlord-tenant dispute on Harrison Road.

12:33 p.m. Attempt to locate patient who left the hospital.

1:37 p.m. Following a stop at the intersection of North High Street and Sea Gull Lane, a male was issued a summons for operating an unregistered motor vehicle.

3:26 p.m. Mental health event on Cross Street.

Sunday, September 25

2:40 a.m. Suspicious activity (male seen entering the woods) at Lake Region High School; subject was a turkey hunter.

8:05 a.m. Welfare check on Cross Street.

12:08 p.m. Citizen assist on South High Street.

1:04 p.m. Landlord-tenant dispute on Harrison Road.

2:15 p.m. Male claimed he had been threatened by another male.

Upcoming Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT) events and notes:

Outdoors for All : Presentation by Enock Glidden, tonight, Thursday, Sept. 29, 6 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center.

Join LELT and Bridgton Historical Society for a presentation by Enock Glidden of Go Beyond the Fence. A lifelong Mainer, Enock was born with Spina Bifida. He is a disabled ath lete, adventurer, and advo cate who has made it his life’s mission to make the outdoors more accessible. Enock has worked with Maine Trail Finder and Maine land trusts (includ ing LELT) to evaluate trails for accessibility and design new trails.

This event is free, regis tration is not required.

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Trek Celebration

BBQ, Friday, Sept. 30, 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center (out doors). Celebratory barbe cue for Trekkers to thank you for your support of LELT trails!

You can still make the Trek. It goes to Sept. 30. Cost: $20 per adult, Youth 16 and under are free! Two participation options give you the opportunity to tai lor this event to you: Trek Anywhere or compete in the Trail Run Challenge. Go hike, walk, bike, check out a new trail, or chal lenge yourself with a com petitive run on Pleasant Mountain, Bald Pate, and Pismire Mountain. All par ticipants are entered to win great prizes from awesome local businesses (including a 2022-2023 season’s pass from Pleasant Mountain Ski Area!). Check the

6:16 p.m. Mental health event on Portland Road.

7 p.m. Disturbance on Main Street; parties involved left prior to the officer’s arrival.

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Fryeburg Police

These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing):

Monday, September 19

2:52 p.m. Traffic hazard on Smith Street. 5:24 p.m. Noise complaint on Fish Street. 11:22 and 11:31 p.m. Noise complaints on Fish Street. Tuesday, September 20

10:36 a.m. Mental health event on Pequawket Lane. 12 p.m. Assist county deputy on Main Street in Lovell. 7:03 p.m. Noise complaint on Fish Street. 8:10 p.m. Assist fire department on Bridgton Road. Wednesday, September 21

2:59 a.m. Burglar alarm on Portland Street. 1:13 p.m. Noise complaint on Fish Street. 3:26 p.m. Forgery complaint at Main Street business. 5:03 to 9:48 p.m. Four motor vehicle stops on Main Street, warnings issued.

Thursday, September 22

7:51 a.m. Traffic complaint on Fish Street. 8:13 a.m. Radar detail on Fish Street.

2:15 p.m. Radar detail on Molly Ockett Drive. 2:30 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call at Bridgton Road business. 11:16 p.m. Unwanted subjects at Fryeburg Academy. Friday, September 23

12:19 a.m. Disturbance at Main Street business; arrest made.

5:35 p.m. Restraining order served at Haley Town Road location.

Saturday, September 24

5:55 p.m. Assist citizen on Haley Town Road. 9:52 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call on Brook Road.

Sunday, September 25

6:36 a.m. Motor vehicle crash at the Fryeburg Transfer Station.

11:42 a.m. Assist county deputy on West Fryeburg Road.

4:34 p.m. Suspicious activity on Stuart Street investi gated.

Monday, September 26

5:15 to 5:46 a.m. Motor vehicle stops on Main Street and Portland Street; warnings issued.

Josh Baker Christopher Davis

The Roost — Hike & Swim

We try to schedule a hike to the Roost in Evans Notch every summer, to take advantage of this fine easy hike and also to take a dip in the swimming hole at the confluence of the Wild River and Evans Brook.

On Sept. 2, 15 Denmark Mountain Hikers turned out for the hike on a pic ture-perfect blue-sky day with mild temperatures.

We parked at the lot at the old town of Hastings and did the loop trail in the clockwise direction, leaving the trailhead just north of the parking area.

After lunch and our group photo, we continued on the trail down the south side of the Roost at 10:35 a.m. When we reached the brook crossing, Jeff and two others explored a blueblaze marked side trail that we thought might be a link trail to the Forest Service Hastings Campground. They returned, unsuccess ful, when the trail petered out a short ways from the Roost hiking trail.

Upon reaching Route 113, we walked back up to the parking lot at Hastings

and some of us braved the chilling waters of the Wild River at the swimming hole — clearly summer is wan ing from the temperature.

After the brisk dip, we trav elled down the notch to enjoy Mo’s seafood chow dah, ice cream, and goodies at the Stow Corner Store. It was a fine hike!

The Roost

The Roost is a small peak, only 1,374 feet in elevation, but after a short half-mile, sometimes steep climb, hikers emerge on a ledge facing southwest. There is no view from this ledge, but a Forest Service sign “Scenic View” and arrow directs the hiker to a more exposed ledge only 0.1 miles down the moun tain to the west. From this second ledge, there are expansive views of the western mountains of the Wild River Wilderness — well worth the side trip.

From the first ledge, the trail descends at a moder ate pace through the forest, enters a magical grove of mature hemlocks through which a delightful brook babbles, and then continues

Senior Rambles

Hiking Trips & Tips

by Allen Crabtree

on to the southern trailhead following an old woods road/logging railroad grade. The trail emerges on ME-113 at a bridge over Evans Brook just south of the United States Forest Service (USFS) Hastings campground. It is easy walking along ME-113 back to the northern trail head and the parking lot.

The Logging Town of Hastings The once bustling saw mill town of Hastings used to be located at this con fluence of the Wild River and Evans Brook. In 1851, timber developers began buying up the forest acre age along the Wild River and harvesting the timber there, making extensive use of dams on the river, haul roads and eventually logging railroads. One of

the early developers was Major Gideon Hastings, a Civil War veteran who built a farm and helped develop the timber busi ness on the Wild River.

In June 1891, Samuel D. Hobson of Island Pond, Vermont, and his partners formed the Wild River Lumber Company to carry on the business of cutting, manufacturing, selling and dealing in lumber, timber, and other products of the forest in the area. On this land at the confluence of the Wild River and Evans Brook, Hobson erected the sawmill village of Hastings. At its peak, 300 workers and their fami lies lived here. The vil lage included a sawmill, mills to distill birch and maple into alcohol, a school, huge horse barn,

Lake living without waterfront price

NAPLES – Great opportunity to enjoy Long Lake with out the waterfront price tag!

Spend your summers on the east shore of Long Lake on a beautiful sandy beach. Enjoy this open concept living room and kitchen, one-bedroom Park Model with enclosed porch. This home is part of Birch Point Colony Club which gives you ac cess to ±700 ft. of lake front with a sandy beach, a community center, marina where you could have a boat slip (currently a small waiting list) and a lodge where your guests are welcome to stay for $20 a night! Only a couple of miles from the Naples Causeway. $159,900 MLS# 1540763

Own a piece of Naples history

NAPLES – Wonderful oppor tunity to own this beautifully renovated farmhouse on a highly traveled road! Known as “The Barn,” this property has been a part of Naples since the late 1700s and is a welcoming sight as you enter the Naples Causeway. The entire property has been recently restored to include a cafe, post and beam barn perfect for an antique shop or to host beautiful events and the home is outfitted with two Airbnb units that are fully booked. The his torical Cupola is the only remaining piece to the Bay of Naples Hotel and is being converted into another Airbnb! Newly paved circular driveway and parking lot gives easy access to the property. So many options!! $2,500,000 MLS# 1541654

Spacious Raymond Colonial RAYMOND – Situated on 17.8 acres is this beautifully designed Colonial with over 5,600 square feet of living space! Sunken family room with hardwood flooring, ca thedral ceilings and a fire place. Entertain in the kitchen with granite counters, island with cooktop and SS appliances. Master bedroom suite is complete with a jetted tub, glassed-in shower, double sinks and a vanity! The lower level of this home has an in-law/guest quarters with its own full kitchen, family room and rec room. Attached two-car garage with direct entry to the home with a mudroom as well as a large three-car detached garage with a 14'x40' lean-to. Central Vac and a whole house genera tor. $899,900 MLS# 1535299

blacksmith shop, an engine house, a post office, 10 cottages for workers, and the Wild River Railroad with 20 miles of tracks stretching up the draws and slopes of the forest. There was a steam-operated gen erator at the sawmill that provided electric lights to many buildings in the community. In addition to the village, there were at least six logging camps scattered throughout the Wild River valley hous ing another seven hundred woodsmen.

By 1898, the supply of old-growth timber in the Wild River valley was nearly depleted. Hobson and his associates sold their entire holdings (including Hastings village) to Daniel Emery of Portland, Maine, who formed the Hastings Lumber Company.

Logging and milling con tinued until a devastating fire swept through the Wild River valley in the spring

of 1903 in the slash and tops left after the destruc tive clear cutting that had been practiced by the tim ber harvesters.

By the fall of 1904, the Hastings Lumber Company discontinued operations. The Hastings family bought the opera tion and continued to oper ate the sawmill sporadi cally until about 1910, and the alcohol mill a bit lon ger. The land was sold to the federal government and incorporated into the White Mountains National Forest in 1912, and the town of Hastings was abandoned around 1918 when any buildings valuable enough for salvage were disman tled and hauled away.

All traces of the town are gone now; the forest has overgrown the clear ings where mill, buildings and railroad lines used to be. There is a plaque not ing the spot where the town

4-5 bedroom home with four and a half baths, 3,000 sq. ft. of well-appointed living space with beautiful windows offering abundant natural light, stunning views of Mt. Wash ington with Westerly sunsets. The home also offers a finished daylight basement with two bedrooms, a large family room, a full bath, and a second washer and dryer. Granite counters and stainless appliances, radiant heat on first floor and garage, three propane fireplaces, central AC, stunning cherry wood flooring throughout, master suite, theatre room, central vac, wraparound deck with Trex decking, attached twocar garage, paved driveway, potting shed, fruit trees, lovely landscap ing, and more. Large two-story shed in the rear to store all your extra things, and a whole house generator. Must see! $895,000

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Denmark Mountain Hiker Peter Stickles taking a break on the Roost trail. (Photo by Paul Waterhouse)

The view of the wild river and the Royces from the Roost. (Photo by Gordon Farrell)

Regional Sports

Kaylee Maguire, LR Volleyball

Losing several seniors to graduation, Lake Region varsity volleyball coach Ryan Shible looked to some experienced but younger players to step up this fall and fill in those holes.

Sophomore Kaylee Maguire, who is one of two captains on the squad, has emerged as one of those building blocks.

“She is a true go getter, and has been extremely motivated to improve not only her setting skills, but in every area of the game,” Coach Shible said. “Kaylee’s motivation to improve, along with her work ethic, has helped our team to be more competitive in the matches we have played so far this season.”

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determina tion, commitment and good sportsmanship, Kaylee is this week’s Boosters Club 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, spon sored by Hancock Lumber.

Player of the Week Profile

Name: Kaylee Maguire

Year in School: Sophomore

Hometown: Bridgton Parents: Angela and Chris Maguire

Sports you Play: Volleyball, basketball, softball School honors: English

Q. Why did you choose volleyball? I didn’t like

Laker takes

FIELD HOCKEY

Cape Elizabeth 3, Lakers 1: The Lakers started strong and scored 2 minutes into the game.

Ashley Pelletier started it off with a pass upfield to Reanna Dingley who then dished it to the left post where Audrey Philbrook was ready to finish the play.

Cape dominated the second quarter but the Laker defensive team held strong and denied Cape despite giving up 10 cor ners. The score was 1-0 at the half. Cape tied it up with 5 minutes left in the third quarter off a hard drive in the only penalty corner LR allowed that quarter.

The Lakers had a chance to score off a penalty cor ner in the fourth quarter, but Cape cleared it.

“We played hard and fought a good battle,” Laker Coach Pauline Webb said.

Cape scored half way through the fourth quarter to make it 2-1.

“I should have called

a timeout to regroup the girls and break up Cape’s momentum,” Coach Webb said.

Cape scored another goal with 3 minutes left in the game.

Laker netminder Reiyn Hart had another great game in goal, finishing with 8 saves.

“I’m so pleased at the perseverance these girls play with game after game. They leave everything on the field. We’ve played without one or two starters every game since our first game. We’ve changed for mation and moved players around to find the right combo. I’m hoping this will benefit us the rest of the season,” the coach added.

Lakers 2, Poland 0: Both teams entered the game with 1-4 records and were desperate for a win today.

“Once again, we started with three players in dif ferent positions than they had been playing, hoping to find the right combina tion,” Coach Webb report

ed.

The game was score less at the half and LR’s defense did not allow Poland any shots on goal.

“I decided to move play ers around for the fourth quarter and it proved to work for us,” the coach noted.

With 2 1/2 minutes into the fourth quarter, Ashley Pelletier gave Audrey Philbrook a nice pass to put LR on the score board.

Five minutes later, Lake Region scored off a penalty corner. Reanna Dingley put the ball in play with a pass to Emma Nadeau, who then played it to Emily Reardon who drove it hard to the left corner of the goal.

“I was very excited for Emily. Her drive has been getting stronger every day and I knew it was only a matter of time before she put one in,” Coach Webb said. “I was so happy the girls walked off the field with a win today. It cer tainly is a good moral booster.”

Goalie Reiyn Hart fin ished with 3 saves.

• The Laker JVs also came home with a win, beating Poland 5-0. The JVs played 7v7, 6 players and a goalie; that’s a lot of running!

Audrey Philbrook scored unassisted with 2 minutes left in the sec ond quarter. Audrey scored again off a nice 2-on-1 breakaway when Mia Letarte carried the ball to pull the defender then dished to Audrey at just the right moment for a

beautiful unselfish pass — textbook play.

Audrey returned the favor to Mia a couple minutes later, with a nice pass to Mia who placed it perfectly on goal. Mia scored her second goal with 3 minutes left in the fourth quarter off a nice feed from Kalee Charette. Kalee scored with just sec onds left in the game giv ing the girls a well needed 5-0 win.

Goalie Nicole Watson had 2 saves.

Lakers 1, Gray-NG 1: This match up was pretty even. Gray-NG scored first, 5 minutes into the second quarter on a penalty corner. Audrey Philbrook tied it up for the Lakers with a rebound off the pads with 5 min utes remaining in the third quarter. Gray-NG had 2 corners in the fourth quar ter, but Laker DPC team — Ashley Pelletier, Emma Nadeau, Emma Aker and Hanna Siebert — have been great defending cor ners so far this season, and came up big with the game on the line.

The Lakers also had a chance to score off a pen alty corner in the fourth, but couldn’t capitalize on it.

“Ashley Pelletier had one of her best games at G-NG, creating lots of offensive attacks,” Coach Webb said. “Emma Nadeau once again played strong and with great determina tion; she was hustling and making defensive recovery sprints that were impres sive.”

The Lakers played two sudden death overtime periods and once again had an opportunity to score when Reanna Dingley fought for possession and sent the ball across the goal

for her teammates to finish it, but we weren’t able to get a touch on it. Ashley Pelletier, Emily Reardon, Audrey Philbrook, Emma Nadeau, Reanna Dingley,

KEEPING THE VOLLEY ALIVE with a save is Lake Region’s Kaylee Maguire. (Rivet Photo)

Hancock Lumber’s PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

FOOT ON THE BALL, Lake Region sophomore Marissa Harlow during varsity soccer action. (Photo by Kevin Murphy)

DEFENSIVE CLEAR OUT, Lake Region junior defender Emma Nadeau on the run during varsity home action. (Rivet Photo)

FOLLOWING THE DEFLECTION off a corner kick, Lake Region goalie Aiden Bourgoin comes up with the save against Cape Elizabeth. The Capers, however, rolled to a 5-0 victory. (Rivet Photo)

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soccer, so I thought I’d try volleyball. Now, I love it so much.

Q. Complete the fol lowing, “I know I’ve had a good match if…” We know what went well and if we lost how we can improve to not make the same mistakes.

Q. What goes through your mind before a big match? To make sure the team is prepared and is calm and just play the game like they know how.

Q. If things are not going well, what do you do to rebound and clear your mind to be more positive? I tell them to take a second and breathe. Forget what they did and ask them what they think they can do to do better.

Q. How has sports changed you as a per son? It has made me look at things differently and have a different mindset on to what is happening.

Laker takes

Hanna Siebert and goalie Reiyn Hart played two grueling eight-minute OT periods after having played 60 minutes of reg ulation time.

“I love the fight these girls have; it’s bound to pay off,” Coach Webb added.

GIRLS’ SOCCER Lakers 3, Sacopee Valley 1: The Lakers controlled play for most of the game offering up 25 shots on goal. Margo Tremblay scored two goals and Kayli Goodwin scored 1. Melissa Mayo notched an assist.

Bella Smith anchored the back line with another solid perfor mance. Melissa Mayo, Abby Lavoie, and Kayli Goodwin carried much of the play throughout the night creating many solid scoring chances.

Cape Elizabeth 4, Lakers 0: Cape remained undefeated after seven outings with a shutout over the Lakers (4-3) on a cold night at the Cape.

It was a scoreless tie until a few seconds were left in the first half when Cape Elizabeth scored their first goal. The back line of Olivia England, Bella Smith, Caitlin Ross, and Abby Lavoie worked tirelessly all night defend ing some talented for wards from Cape. Laker goalie Emily Rock had 21 saves.

BOYS’ SOCCER Cape Elizabeth 5, Lakers 0: On a blustery afternoon, Cape Elizabeth had the ball sailing in the right direction in a shutout win. Laker goalie Aiden Bourgoin made 9 saves.

VOLLEYBALL

Gardiner 3, Lakers 0 G1: 25 to 10 Gardiner; G2: 25 to 9 Gardiner; G3: 25 to 13 Gardiner Gardiner had a really effective offense, utiliz ing their middle hitter, Lizzy Gruber, who had some really strong attacks against the Lakers’ front row.

Maguire also did a great job getting the ball up for our front row, and she also picked up one kill, one block, and one ace in the game.”

Moving forward, Coach Shible wants his squad to work on creating more offensive opportuni ties, as well as increasing the power of their hits.

CROSS COUNTRY

At Gray-NG, both Laker teams took second place by 5 points or less, which is a close score. The girls were with out their #2 runner, who would have been a big difference-maker in the scoring. Senior captain Caitlin Lees stepped up as LR’s fifth scorer and she had a great race, running a season best time.

was, and hikers can find rusting pieces of iron from the railroads and mills scattered up and down Evans Brook — hikers are cautioned however not to remove any “souvenirs” from the area as this is a violation of federal rules.

The Roost in Oxford County, Batchelder’s Grant Township, ME

Difficulty – Easy Trail distance – 1.2 miles (plus 0.9 miles on the road if done as a loop)

Hiking time – 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes for the complete loop

Elevation – 1,374 feet

Vertical gain – 560 feet

Coordinates

Topographic

to the Roost trailheads

From US 302, take Maine 113 North into Evans Notch. There are two trailheads that allow the Roost to be hiked as a loop trail. The north trailhead is 0.1 mile north of the bridge over Evans Brook on Route 113 and 0.2 miles north of the junction of Route 113 and Wild River road at the site of the old logging town of Hastings. There is limited room for parking alongside the road.

The south trailhead is about 0.9 miles from the north trailhead, just past FR8 (the road to the Wheeler Brook Trail) and just before another bridge over Evans Brook. There is a small area for parking on the west side of the road just north of the bridge. ME113 is not main tained year-round.

Q. What is the big gest reward you get from competing in sports? A captain’s pin and a varsity patch at the end of each season.

“Gardiner also had a strong defense, which helped them to counter many of our front row attacks in the match,” LR Coach Ryan Shible said. “Olivia Pearson did an amazing job on defense for us, earning 13 digs. Rianna Reynolds helped contribute to our offense, earning three kills, and one block. Setter Kaylee

Abigail Roberts ran shoulder-to-shoulder with Maine Coast’s top girl, and ended up taking second overall. Carly Dyer, Sadie Plummer, and Micaela Reed continued to work on packing despite being without Susie. The team is hoping to be back in full force for a busy week with the homecoming race on Wednesday and the Festival of Champions meet on Saturday.

Girls’ Results:

1. Rachel Delaney, MCW, 21:31

2. Abigail Roberts, 21:54 6. Carly Dyer, 24:36

7. Sadie Plummer, 25:01

Micaela Reed, 26:42

Caitlin Lees, 30:20

22. Jonalisa King, 31:14 24. Sage Cormier, 33:22

25. Lizzie Brewer, 35:41

27. Samantha Kilgore, 37:25

Standings: Waynflete 41, Lake Region 45, Maine Coast Waldorf 53, Gray-NG 83 Sam Laverdiere took second place in the boys’ race after challenging G-NG’s Carter Libby. This was their third time racing each other this sea son, but the first time on

G-NG’s home course.

“Sam knew the first mile would be the most difficult as it is almost entirely uphill, and he also knew that Carter would have the advantage of being used to the terrain. Sam did a great job to hold on for as long as he did,” Laker Coach Laura Pulito said.

Grady Kemp, Bhavnish Tucker, Ezra Gronlund, and Domenico Falcon

FILLING IN THE SCORECARD — With one of their top runners out, Caitlin Lees provided a strong showing for the Laker XC team. (Photo by Cassie Lalemand)

TOE TOUCH — Lake Region senior defender Taylor Spearrin looks to take control of the ball during last week’s game against Cape Elizabeth. The Capers cruised to a 5-0 win on a very windy day at the Stadium. (Rivet Photo)

NEAR COLLISION — Lake Region senior defend er Tyler Jones managed to soar a bit higher than a Cape player to head the ball away. (Rivet Photo)

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Hancock Lumber’s PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Kaylee Maguire

Kyungyoon “Yuna” Lee

Top performers in Merit program

FRYEBURG —

Fryeburg Academy has announced that May Ki-ok “May” Shin has been named a semi-finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program, and that Kyungyoon “Yuna” Lee has been named a Commended Student.

High school juniors entered the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2021 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT®). According to the College Board, more than two million students took the PSAT in 2021; both young women placed among the top 50,000 takers of this test.

Shin is part of a nation wide pool of 16,000 semifinalists that represents less than one percent of U.S.

high school seniors and that includes the highestscoring entrants in each state. She has the oppor tunity to advance to the Finalist level and compete to receive a National Merit Scholarship.

Lee will not continue in the 2023 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, but she is one of 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation being thus recog nized for exceptional aca demic promise.

Shin is the daughter of Sunkyung Hwang and Kiseub Shin.

Lee is the daughter of Hyosook Chung and Byungirl Lee.

Both young women are from South Korea and attend Fryeburg Academy as part of its boarding pro gram.

Raider takes

FIELD HOCKEY

Raiders 3, Greely 0: Greta Hermanson set up Grace Murley midway through the first quarter, then scored on a feed from Eliza Thorne in the second quarter as the Raiders (5-2) beat the Rangers (0-5-1) in Fryeburg. Raider goalie Rayna Wales made five saves.

York 5, Raiders 0

UPCOMING HOME GAMES

Today, Thursday, Sept. 29: Girls’ soccer vs. Freeport, 4 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 30: Football vs Freeport, 7 p.m. The Raiders meet the Falcons in the first game under the lights at the newly-renovated stadium. Freeport is 3-1 follow ing an impressive 19-0 victory last week over Medomak Valley. The Raiders (2-2) look to bounce back after a 14-0 road loss against York.

Saturday, Oct. 1: Girls’ soccer vs. Cape Elizabeth, 2:30 p.m.

FA senior to work as BNews intern

Elsie Leonard, a senior at Fryeburg Academy, has joined The Bridgton News editorial staff as an intern.

Fryeburg Academy offers an opportunity to gain workplace experience through a pass/fail course, which partners students with area businesses. In May, interns will present a PowerPoint for an audience that will include a number of students, faculty and community members recounting the internship experience.

Elsie was looking for a creative outlet one afternoon and came across broadcast journalism. Her school cre ated a news show and she was cast as anchor. Elsie’s love for broadcast journalism has only grown since then. Her contributions to The Bridgton News will consist of making a social media platform, reporting on and photographing events, and writing compelling stories to share with the reading public. She plans to bring lots of creativity to the table!

Elsie’s creative passions have led her to many oppor tunities: Student directing musicals (Mamma Mia and Anastasia), writing short stories and poems, winning photography awards for her photos and sculpting 3D art.

Elsie has also previously been a boat inspector for the Lakes Environmental Association. She has protected the lakes by not allowing invasive species, such as milfoil, to enter the water by boat props and anchors.

You can reach her at 207-232-5785 or e-mail at eleonard102@gmail.com

College notebook

Duncan Hurd of Harrison, a student at Northern Vermont University in Vermont, was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester. Students who achieve between a 3.50 and 3.99 semester average are placed on the Dean’s List.

Caleb Eklund of Lovell graduated after majoring in Physics and minoring in Mathematics at Bates College in Lewiston. Caleb, the son of Eric W. Eklund and Kacey L. Eklund, is a 2018 graduate of Fryeburg Academy. Bates College graduated 477 students from 39 U.S. states and 40 nations on May 29, 2022.

Kaila Mank of Raymond has been named a Peer Advisor for the 2022-2023 academic year at Western New England University in Springfield, Mass.

Peer Advisors are a group of highly selected and comprehensively trained students dedicated to help ing first-year and transfer students throughout their transition to Western New England University. Peer Advisors undergo more

than 150 hours of training in order to better support first-year and transfer stu dents.

Each first-year student is assigned a Peer Advisor who serves as a source of information, point of first contact, and conduit to university programs and support services. Peer Advisors work during the summer and academic year to assist new students in

the formation of their per sonal success plans and act as an advocate for student success. The personal suc cess plans provide new stu dents with a framework for establishing specific, mea surable, reasonable, realis tic, and timely goals for the first year at the University.

Kaila is working toward a BSBA in Entrepreneurship.

SNHU President’s List

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) in Manchester, N.H. congratulates the fol lowing students on being

named to the Summer 2022 President’s List. The sum mer terms run from May to August.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point aver age of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Earning the honor were: Jessica Collamati of Bridgton, Kate Orr of Casco, Halle Mercauto of Fryeburg and Heather Brown of Waterford. Earn Award from WGU

Laker weekly sports takes

were the remaining Laker scoring runners.

“It was a big day for Dom, as it was only his third race of the season coming off an injury; not only was it his first time scoring for the team, but he also ran a PR time,” Coach Pulito said. “We are excited to see what Dom can do throughout the rest of the season.”

Boys’ Results

1. Carter Libby, GNG, 17:18

2. Sam Laverdiere, 17:46

4. Grady Kemp, 18:52

5. Bhavnish Tucker, 19:16

11. Ezra Gronlund, 20:32 12. Domenico Falcon, 20:38

13. Tristan Cormier, 20:45 18. Alecssander Freitas, 22:37 19. Michael Clarke, 22:42 24. Wesley Martin, 23:40 28. Lucian Bassett, 26:07 30. Calvin Kestner, 27:43

Standings: Gray-NG 29, Lake Region 34, Waynflete 75, Maine Coast Waldorf 88.

FOOTBALL Morse 70, Lakers 28 Up next: The Lakers (1-3) look to bounce back Friday night when they host Gray-New Gloucester (1-3) at 7 p.m. at Art Kilborn Athletic Complex.

The Patriots fell 46-12 to Mt. Ararat last week.

UPCOMING HOME

GAMES

It’s Homecoming this week at LRHS. Tonight, Thursday, there will be a bonfire on the softball field at 6:30 p.m. and gym decorating to follow.

Friday, Sept. 30: Homecoming parade at noon, looping around the school fol lowed by a pep rally; boys’ soccer vs Poland at 3:30 p.m. at the Stadium field; football vs Gray-NG at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1: Alumni flag football/cheer at 9 a.m.; pancake breakfast for participants right after; Homecoming dance 7 to 9 p.m.

May Ki-ok “May” Shin

FA senior Elsie Leonard

Continuations

Mold dooms Main St. building

ward to seeing how McIver rebuilds there, he sees an opportunity to reminisce about the old bowling alley and made a pitch to the public regarding collect ibles.

“Has anyone any materi al from the old bowling alley to preserve in the museum? Pins, balls, photos, even an old pair of bowling shoes? I for one, would preserve one last piece of it before the old relic comes down,” he said. “Write in (to Davis or the Historical Society) if you have any stories to share.”

Meanwhile, there will be some temporary reshuf fling.

The Greater Bridgton Chamber of Commerce is moving next door to the previous location of Happy Valley Popcorn. The space became vacant when the lease was not renewed.

Chamber officials and members were busy moving items to the new location,

and were hopeful to resume operations there by Friday at 9 a.m.

In the old Ricky’s Diner spot, a sandwich board pointed to the reopening of the space by Mainly Melts — a popular food truck operation that has been present at the Wednesday night old car show, as well as Music on Main events — sometime in October.

Meanwhile, Jackalope Living owner Shelley Matthews posted on social media that the boutique would be closing for shop ping at the 263 Main street location on Sunday, Oct. 9.

“Yes, you read that right. Due to circumstances out of our control, our beautiful little shop has to close (for a bit). We are absolutely gut ted and so sad that we have to leave our adorable little shop, but there is nothing we can do,” she posted.

Matthews noted the bou tique will relocate to 271

Main Street — the Gateway building which is under construction at the corner lot in Pondicherry Square.

“We will pack it up and move into storage until our new space is ready for our finishing touches,” she posted. “Justin (McIver) and his team at MEH are diligently working to finish our space. We are hoping to be back up and running by Thanksgiving.”

Meanwhile, Matthews will sell merchandize through the website, www. jackalopeliving.com, offer ing free local delivery with in a 10-mile radius of down town during “our break.” She added that private, in-home shopping appoint ments/events will also be offered.

“We will do everything in our power to continue to bring this amazing com munity our fabulous finds during this down time,” she added. “Thank you for wel coming us with open arms.

We look forward to continu ing to dress you and making you look fabulous.”

McIver said his crew will prioritize completion of one of the Gateway’s commer cial spaces for Jackalope Living.

“Construction at the Gateway is going really well. We are ahead of sched ule,” McIver noted. “We’re hopeful to have the building completed by Valentine’s Day.”

To clarify comments he has heard regarding the brewery and restaurant at the Gateway, McIver said a few changes have been made. With the Queens Head Pub looking to expand restaurant seating, the brew ing operation will be relo cated to the old AG Store site at 247 Main Street. There, McIver hopes to rec reate an old train station, which will house the brew ery and other undetermined spaces. This project is still in the conceptual phase.

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use. We were concerned the system will fail sooner than later. Someday, we are not going to be able to flush our toilets,” she said. “The town gave us the run around for 2-plus years.”

Originally, Cote brought her complaint to the town in April 2021.

On Monday, the main rea son that the board refused to reimburse Cote is that it is a State of Maine issue, and not a responsibility of the town.

“We’ve concluded the responsibility doesn’t lie with the town. It is the state’s responsibility,” Naples Town Manager John Hawley said.

The seating limit or occu pancy is set by the state, he said.

Hawley cited another rea son, too.

“We shouldn’t be reim bursing fees that aren’t court orders. Because we are set ting a precedence for a case that did not go through the court system,” he said.

Also, since the initial complaint in April 2021 there was a determination from the DHHS, which resulted in a reduction in the number of seats at the eating establish ment.

A letter from the DHHS was issued Oct. 28, 2021, and sent to Gary’s Olde Towne Tavern.

In the letter written by Compliance Specialist Michelle Mason Webber, owner Gary Skellett was asked to reduce the number of seats, based on new infor mation.

Brent Lawson, the state soils site evaluator for the Maine CDC’s Subsurface wastewater Program, pointed out a mistake in the infor mation the state relied on to make its decision to increase the seating. A one-time expansion of 25% maximum wastewater flow for a minor expansion is allowed — if the system meets first-time system criteria. It did not, the letter said.

“As a result of this con clusion, the Department has determined that it erroneous ly issued you a license for 90 indoor seats and 35 out doors seat on July 11, 2018. Licenses erroneously issued by the department are void and shall be returned to the department on demand,” the DHHS letter said.

The number of seats was reduced to 93 seat indoors, and 29 outside as long as dis posable dinnerware was used outdoors.

“In 2021, it got rectified. The amount [of seats] was readjusted. He was given a lower amount,” Cote said.

Regardless, what has already been done has over taxed the septic system, she said.

“The point is there was overuse. We had to fight and fight and fight.”

“We have been working on this for more than two years and I’m tired that you won’t even admit there was a problem,” Cote said.

Selectman Bill Adams responded.

“I can’t see us making a decision. It is not our jurisdic tion,” Adams said. “If that is what they want, that needs to go to a higher level of authority.”

Following the meeting on Monday night, Cote com mented on the outcome.

“We wanted them to know how we felt and how we were let down. They played favor itism for the businesses and not the citizens,” she said.

Also, she referred to a meeting on April 12, 2021, when she initially brought the complaint to the selectmen and was led to believe that the town would help with a resolution.

“We asked Chairman James Grattelo if we were going to have to hire an attor ney in order to get some results and help from the town and his answer was, ‘No, no it’s our job. We’ll get to the bottom of it,’ ” she said.

IN THE OLD RICKY DINER space will be Mainly Melts, sometime next month. For more on this story, go to page 2A in the “Options” story note section.

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it all worked out. Really special…touching. It was my first experience working with the town, it was a very positive one.”

• Town notes: Bridgton Officers McCloud and Johnson attended Advanced Roadside Interdiction training, which will help with the investigation of OUI drugs. Officer Chaine and Chief Jones attended a Wreaths Across America summit Sept. 19-20.

Public Services Administrative Assistant Grace Gendron (who has been selected for the Cumberland County Leadership Academyu) and Finance Director Holly Heymann worked together to complete the town’s application for Highway Safety Grants, which will fund overtime for distracted driving enforcement.

Police blotter

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11:01 p.m. Suspicious activity at a Highland Road residence. Police checked the residence “thoroughly” with no findings.

Monday, September 26

1:32 a.m. Missing person report at Troy Lane filed; subject located shortly after.

6:05 a.m. Mental health event at Sawyer Circle; subject transported to the hospital for evaluation.

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Maine native with deep, proven commitment to our community!

Bringing Broadband to Rural Maine

Bringing Broadband to Rural Maine

Sponsored bill to help level the playing field for businesses in Maine with access to high-speed broadband in this changing economy. Endorsed by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

Protecting our Health and Environment

Protecting our Health and Environment

"forever chemicals" in Maine. Reformed our solid waste recycling system. Banned out of state trash. Endorsed by the Maine Conservation Voters and Defend our Health Action.

Led the fight against PFAS "forever chemicals" in Maine. Reformed our solid waste recycling system. Banned out of state trash. Endorsed by the Maine Conservation Voters and Defend our Health Action.

Fixing our Politics

Fixing our Politics

Most bipartisan legislator according to the BDN analysis of roll call votes. Senate Lead Sponsor to put Term Limits on Congress. Sponsored bill to ban foreign governments from spending millions of dollars in Maine elections.

Most bipartisan legislator according to the BDN analysis of roll call votes. Senate Lead Sponsor to put Term Limits on Congress. Sponsored bill to ban foreign governments from spending millions of dollars in Maine elections.

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Opinion & Comment

Independent Thought

by Rev. Robert Plaisted Guest Columnist

Robert’s Rules of Disorder

Most people have heard of Robert’s Rules of Order

It was published in 1876 by U.S. Army Major Henry Martyn Robert. It was an attempt to establish standardized procedures for public meetings in America, which were a chaotic mess at the time. It’s been revised several times, and today it’s probably the most famous rule book of par liamentary procedure in the world.

Since I’m a different Robert, from a different time, I’d like to propose “Robert’s Rules of Disorder,” five simple rules one should follow if our objective is to produce disor der. They’re straightforward and, if obeyed diligently, are guaranteed to produce the kind of godforsaken mess that Maj. Robert sought to overcome 146 years ago.

Rule number one, for those seeking disorder in their public assemblies, is to elect a moderator who is anything but moderate. It’s better if his flagrant biases and favorit ism are right up front. Impartiality is never to be trusted! Strongmen are far preferable to honest men. We elected such a man in America in 2016, with significant help from the government of Russia and perhaps other adversaries. He told us that he would run our assembly without regard for law, tradition or precedent, and he kept that promise. We’ve had nothing but disorder and chaos since then. Our “immoderate moderator” has been in and out of more scrapes than a snowplow in a downtown parking lot.

Rule number two is to reward every participant in your meetings, not for the quality and cogency of their argu ments, but rather for how loud, obnoxious and preposter ous their arguments are. Why rely on solid science, reliable history and careful conclusions, when asinine propaganda, glaring disinformation, and crazy conspiracy theories are readily available? Promote the rabble rousers! The louder they yell, the better they are. Down with rational losers! To the blowhards go the spoils!

Rule number three is to submit all disputes to the proper arbitrator, preferably one appointed by the “immoderate moderator,” who also is a party in the dispute. Is there a better way to establish justice? After all, why should a federal judge accept the government’s testimony, that documents they label “classified” really are classified? Whose word should one believe, the government, which put those “classified” labels on the papers, or our beloved “immoderate moderator,” who stored them in his base ment for two years? We owe great deference to so great a man! The court believes he always has our best interests at heart. How did that old Perry Como song go? “Bribe those crooked judges; put ’em in your pocket; never let ’em get away. Bribe a hundred judges; keep ’em in your pocket; save ’em for a rainy day.” Oh well, something like that.

Rule number four is that rules and laws are made to be broken, including the rules in this rule book. While foolish people might believe in the rule of law, supporters of dis order believe that nothing is more important than getting your own way at all costs. Of what use are orderly assem blies if they don’t produce the outcome you want? Just

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The MSA show each October and our super raffle are the two big money raisers statewide.

Autumn Goldfinches’ wardrobe

On chilly fall days, we have been eating our lunch indoors, but today we bundled up in warmer clothes and had our lunch on the porch, where we have a good view of the bird feeders. A few Song Sparrows searched for seeds on the ground. A Red-breasted Nuthatch showed up briefly, as did a Red-bellied Woodpecker, and a Chickadee managed to find a spot on the feeder. Below, four gray squirrels argued among themselves over fallen seeds. Most of the birds we saw were American Goldfinches, who crowded the feeders, perched on top of the shepherd’s hooks, and generally acted as if they own the place. Since spring, the males have been gorgeous in their bright golden yellow plumage, with black wings, white wing bars, and a black cap tipped down low over the fore head. Females in summer are yellow, with black wings and white wing bars, but no black forehead.

Since mid-summer, Goldfinches have taken center stage. Most of the birds who migrated north to breed and raise families here have finished with their domestic duties, molted into winter plumage, and are on their way south again, but American Goldfinches are here year-round. Unlike most of the migrants, who are insect eaters, Goldfinches are seed-eat ers. They wait until later in the summer to nest, when plants such as willows, poplars, thistles, and plants in the composite family are at their peak and producing a good supply of fresh pulpy seeds. They even build their nests with fiber material from these late blooming plants. Just as insects are important to insect-eating birds, Goldfinches require nutritious plant

Bird Watch

by Jean Preis BN Columnist

seeds for themselves and their young. Even newly-hatched Goldfinch nestlings eat seeds, which parents provide in the form of a milky mix of predigested seed pulp.

In late summer, and even into September, Goldfinches are raising young. If there is a good seed crop, females may produce a second brood, while their mates take over feeding the youngsters who are already out of the nest. We hear their youngsters as they perch in the big maple tree by the seed feeders, twittering loudly, fluttering frantically, and begging food from their parents. The parent, usually the male, may try to ignore his offspring, but after a minute or so he relents and takes seeds to them. The youngsters look similar to the females, but with buff colored, rather than white, wing bars.

By this time of year, Goldfinches have finished nesting, the young are more independent, and it is time for adults to molt their bright feathers. According to Alvaro Jaramillo,

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For Earth’s sake, vote this November

By Cynthia Hoeh Stanicoff Guest Columnist

Do you consider yourself an environmentalist? If so, welcome to a cohort of Americans who are among the least likely to vote!

What? The most concerned about the environment and least likely to vote?

It’s not magic

To The Editor:

I have a question for all of you, “How come so many of you don’t join a (snowmobile) club?”

I will try to explain how the trails appear each year.

The many volunteers do not stop once the snow melts. We continue meeting by Zoom or in person planning for the next season. There are literally hun dreds of landowners we have to contact each year. Without their generosity, our sport would not be around. There are untold man (and woman) hours poured into the trails, brushing, regrading, grooming, etc.

Someone has to constantly stay in touch with what is going on in politics. Supporting bills that benefit us and opposing those that don’t. Also, creating new bills to support our sport. The MSA office is open all 12 months, not just when it snows. The cost of all this is tremendous.

Our local clubs (and we have lost quite a few the last couple of years due to par ticipation from sled owners and riders) struggle for members to help maintain all these over 13,000 miles of trails in Maine.

We need your help. Please join a club and/or volunteer.

There are countless ways you can help, just ask. The #1 way is to join a club, support our local fundraisers, which are many and varied throughout the state.

Keep in mind, we are all volunteers. We have jobs, fam ily and many functions just like you, but we need your help. The bottom line is join a club!

Always remember, these are not magical trails. They don’t just appear each year. So, your help would be appreci ated.

I ask you to look in the mir ror and ask, “If not me, who then?”

Thanks for reading my rants. I have been doing this for over 50 years and would like to pass the torch to you.

Jerry Major Norway and Oxford clubs

Apparently so, according to the Environmental Voter Project, a non-profit, non-partisan organization whose mission is to turn as many of the estimated 8 million nonvoting environmentalists as they can into reliable voters (www.environmentalvoter.org).

Through extensive research into public voting records, they’ve determined that Americans who tend to rank issues connected to the environment among their highest priori ties are the least likely to participate in elections.

They have not come up with much analysis about why this is the case — so your guess is as good as anyone’s. Too busy doing yoga on the beach? Zoning out on “forest bath ing?” Cruising the seven seas on their yachts? Too much election season time spent hunting wild mushrooms? (That would be me, but even I, frantically foraging the final fall mushrooms, manage to remember it’s voting day.)

Maybe to the average non-voting environmentalist,

A vote to save

To The Editor: It’s time for the litmus test!

In March 2022, Mr. Couy Griffin, county commis sioner in Otero County, New Mexico was found guilty of violating Section 3 of the 14th Amendment by U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden (a Trump appointee). On Sept. 6, 2022, a New Mexico judge ruled that Mr. Griffin is dis qualified to continue serving in office because of his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on

the Capitol in Washington under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, the first such case since 1869. The judge ruled that Griffin participated in an “insurrection after taking his oath.”

The 14th Amendment, Section 3 reads, “No per son shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of president and vice president, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any state, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legis lature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability.”

The Griffin case makes clear: Jan. 6 was an “insur rection” and Mr. Griffin is disqualified from serving in office.

I asked Mr. Ed Thelander (The Bridgton News, July 28, 2022, page 1B) a direct ques tion, “Do you condone or con

Earth Notes

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society is just something outside their reality, and they feel it’s irrelevant. Maybe they feel that defending Nature means not buying paper products, favoring biodegradable cleaning agents, insisting on organic food, investing in electric appliances, and increasing their use of green ener gy. Maybe these environmentalists believe such things are their best contribution to saving the Earth from its peril.

But the problem is, this irrelevant Society happens to be in charge of Nature, due to the way we’ve got the legal system set up. Nature has no legal rights. Corporations have more rights than people, and can afford the best legal counsel and the most-venal politicians. Who pays Nature’s lawyers? Mostly donation-funded non-profit organizations.

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demn the January 6 events at the Capitol?” Mr. Thelander responded, “It was ‘awful.’” This is a binary choice; there is no third option. Mr. Thelander did not condemn the events of Jan. 6, so by default he condones them. By his answer, Mr. Thelander is not qualified to run for Maine District One Congressman. He is in viola tion of the 14th Amendment Section 3, “…for giving aid or comfort to the enemies…”

This question — condone or condemn — is the litmus test we should be asking of Messrs. LePage, Poliquin, and Thelander and requiring them to answer in public.

Real Republicans are between a rock and a hard place this year. They must answer, is my allegiance to my party or to the Constitution of the United States? Make no mistake, our Constitution is in very grave danger. It will not matter which issue you think is important: inflation, drugs, climate, LGBTQ, immigra tion, voting, abortion, crime, taxes or the debt. Saving the Constitution supersedes them all.

It is for this reason I write “Letters to the Editor.” If the Trumplicans prevail, there will be no Letters to the Editor. Independents, Democrats and

legitimate Republicans, we must rise up, speak out and vote to save our Constitution.

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To The Editor: A place for everything, and everything in its place. Robert Casimiro Sage of Bridgton

Questions about Pay Per Bag

To The Editor: I have some questions about the proposed Pay Per Bag ordinance that we will be voting on in November. I can not even begin to consider how I will vote until I have some actual facts about the program so that I can make an informed decision. I also believe that readers, and voters, may ben efit from knowing the facts. How much will each trash bag cost? In a Nov. 26, 2021, article that was published in The Bridgton News it was written, “Most towns sell two

Joseph W. Angelo Bridgton

BIBBIDI BOBBIDO BOO — The perfect pumpkin to magically turn into Cinderella’s coach for the Prince’s Ball. Remember not pick it up by the stem and be home by midnight! (Photo by Suzanne Richard)

It’s the same old song and dance — If I lose the election it was stolen.

I’m charged, the evidence was planted.

Jon Chappell Bridgton

Opinions

For Earth’s sake, vote this November

for environmentally conscious candidates Nature would be better protected, at a time when the stakes have never been higher.

These days in this country, it seems that the two-party system has come down to Party A, which is basically sup portive of the concept of protecting the environment (albe it with varying degrees of true commitment), and Party B, which considers protecting the environment to be entirely secondary to protecting the profits and economic status of extractive corporations and their dependent industries — climate change be damned. Party A believes the climate crisis is real and immediate, while Party B thinks either that climate scientists are exaggerating because they just think it’s fun to scare people and they want to destroy our way of life, or that there actually is no climate crisis because “the climate has always been changing.”

Views from Congress

by Chellie Pingree United States Congresswoman

This is where voting comes in. Elected officials are in charge of setting policy through passing laws that can protect people and ecosystems, the powerless and the exploited among us. That’s what government is suppos edly for — protecting and assisting the “commonwealth,” the good of all, which the Earth surely qualifies as.

So, whatever the reason these environmentalists aren’t voting, our main takeaway is that if they were to cast votes

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sizes of bags. Prices locally average $1.25 per 15-gallon bag and $2.50 per 30-gallon bag. This cost would be evalu ated and adjusted annually.”

I need to know the cost before I vote. If I use only one bag per week that would cost me $1.25 x 52 = $65 per year, at a minimum. Currently, the bags I use cost 17 cents each and so my current cost is 17 x 52 = $8.84. I strongly suspect that many families may use more than one bag each week.

Will I still have to purchase a permit to use the transfer sta tion at $10 every other year?

Since many items I pur chase come with plastic as pro tectors in the box for online orders, or encased in plastic, will the transfer station man ager find a way to recycle this? I have no control over much of the plastic items and this would take up room in the $1.25 or $2.50-dollar bag.

As I have read online, the amount of illegal dumping of trash (in woods, etc.) increas es. Some people may opt to bring their trash to dumpsters at out-of-town sites. How will the town of Bridgton leaders ensure that the trash that is

Thus, sadly, the climate crisis and the Earth’s welfare have become partisan issues, and the mid-term elections could be particularly propitious this year in this regard. There has finally been some federal legislation that aims earnestly and with sophistication at redirecting our poten tially catastrophic trajectory of global warming. Much more needs to be done, and it requires maintaining an Earth-friendly majority in Congress and in as many state governments as possible.

So, please tell all your friends, especially the “environ mentalists,” to vote this year, and to keep the Earth (and their grandchildren who will be living on it) in mind.

illegally dumped is retrieved and brought to transfer station.

I also read that some people may decide to burn their trash. The Environmental Protection Agency wrote that backyard burning:

• Can increase the risk for heart disease, aggravate respi ratory ailments such as asthma and emphysema, and may also cause rashes, nausea, and headaches.

• Backyard burning also produces harmful quantities of dioxins which is a group of highly toxic chemicals

• Backyard burning releas es pollutants where they can be easily inhaled or enter the food chain.

Legals

Public Notice

TOWN OF DENMARK

Notice of Public Hearing

On the following Zoning Ordinance Amendments: - Dimensional, Bond, and DEP required amend ments to Section 5.15. Wireless Communica tion Facilities and Communications Towers

Date: Thursday, September 29, 2022 Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Denmark Municipal Building Meeting Room 1T39

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

LOVELL BOARD OF APPEALS

The Lovell Board of Appeals has scheduled an Adminis trative Appeal Hearing at the request of Richard and Shelly Pillsbury 70 Boulder Brook Rd. PO Box 191 Center Lovell, Maine 04016

Date of Public Hearing: October 6, 2022 Time: 6:30 p.m.

Place: Lovell Town Hall, 1133 Main St., Lovell, Maine 04051

The application requests that: an Undue Hardship Variance (30-M.S.R.A. §4353(4)), be granted to allow a structure to be constructed within the 50-foot setback, (frontage). Setback requirements defined in Article 6.3 of the Lovell Zoning Ordinances.

Michael Burke Chairperson, Board of Appeals 2T38

TOWN OF BRIDGTON

3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

Municipal Officers’ Notice of Public Hearing on Secret Ballot Referendum

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the Municipal Building located at 3 Chase Street, in Bridgton to hear public comment on the following questions that will be presented to the voters via referendum ballot on November 8, 2022:

Question 1. Shall an ordinance entitled, “Town of Bridgton Municipal Solid Waste Pay-Per-Bag Ordinance” be enacted? (Note: Copies of the text of the ordinance are available from the Town Clerk.) Select Board Recommend a YES vote.

Question 2. Shall an ordinance entitled, “Amendments to the Town of Bridgton Dog Control Ordinance,” be enacted? (Note: Copies of the text of the ordinance are available from the Town Clerk.) Select Board Recommend a YES vote.

Question 3. Shall an ordinance entitled, “Amendments to the Town of Bridgton Consumer Fireworks Use Ordinance,” be en acted?” (Note: Copies of the text of the ordinance are available from the Town Clerk.) Select Board Recommend a YES vote.

Question 4. Shall an ordinance entitled, “Amendments to Bridgton Land Use Code to Establish Standards for Solar En ergy Facilities and Correct Miscellaneous Errors,” be enacted? (Note: Copies of the text of the ordinance are available from the Town Clerk.) Select Board Recommend a YES vote. 1T39

Is there any accommoda tion for a household that expe riences a catastrophic event such as a flooded basement or home, or a fire, or other damage to a home? I suspect that disposal of damaged items could potentially require quite a number of bags.

I think it was two years ago that Bridgton voters approved an increased property tax of approximately $100 each year for 20 years. Now, we are being asked to significantly increase the cost of our dis posal of trash. Is there going to be a decrease in property tax to account for the increased cost of trash disposal? If not, what is the money going to

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF HARRISON Downtown Revitalization Action Plan Public Workshop

Join us on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 6 p.m. at the Harrison Town Office Help us shape the vision for the Future of the Harrison Downtown Area!

* Light refreshments provided 1T29

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF CASCO PUBLIC HEARING CASCO COMMUNITY CENTER TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2022

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Casco will meet on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 6 p.m. for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing on and amending the municipal General Assistance Ordinance by repealing and replacing Appendices A – G of the existing ordinance. 1T39

MAINE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 61 IINVITATION TO BID

USED VEHICLE BID #10.13.22

Maine School Administrative District # 61 is currently seeking to sell by sealed bid, four used vehicles. Bids will be received at M.S.A.D. #61 Central Office, 900 Portland Road, Bridgton ME, 04009 until 2 p.m., on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at which time and place, they will be publicly opened and read. Vehicle specifica tions are as follows:

1. 2007 Thomas/Freightliner School Bus, 208,430 miles, Unit #2

2. 2007 Dodge Caravan, 196,296 miles, Unit #54

3. 2008 Chevrolet Uplander Van, 192,735 miles, Unit # 57

4. 2001 GMC Sierra 4x4 Pickup w/plow, 196,492 miles, Unit #37

Bids must be in a sealed envelope clearly marked “USED VEHICLE BID #10.13.22” in the lower left-hand corner and received at MSAD #61, Central Office, 900 Portland Rd., Bridgton, Maine by 2 p.m., on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at which time and place, they will be publicly opened and read. Due to COVID 19, we will accept bids by fax or e-mail to the attention of Roxanne Gagne. To request a Bid form, fax Roxanne Gagne 207-647-5682 or e-mail: Roxanne.gagne@lak eregionschools.org. Bids received after 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2022, will not be accepted.

The vehicles, located at Lake Region Transportation De partment Bus Garage, may be seen by contacting An drew Madura, Transportation, Facilities and Food Service Director at 693-6467 or 647-5343.

The successful bidder(s) must make full payment of the sale bid amount by certified check or cash. Vehicles must be removed within five (5) business days of notice of award of bid. Checks are to be made payable to M.S.A.D. #61.

The Board of Directors of M.S.A.D. #61 reserve the right to waive all informalities, to reject any or all non-conform ing or conditional proposals, and to accept any bid or re ject any bid (or part thereof) should it be deemed in its best interest to do so.

Dirigo. As Mainers, we know well the meaning of our Latin motto: “I Lead.”

And we live by it. Whether by leading the United States in its approach to lowering health care costs, or by aggressively fighting climate change, Maine has made this motto much more than a word on a flag or a bumper sticker.

Addressing the high price of prescription drugs has been one of my biggest focuses as an elected official. The cost of prescription drugs has burdened families in Maine and across America for decades.

More than two decades ago, when I was a state senator in Augusta, I joined Maine seniors on trips to Canada because their prescriptions were too expensive here in the U.S. Sadly, the same is true — and far worse — today. In fact, a recent

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be used for? Some specifics please. Does this go into a gen eral fund? If so, what kinds of things will it be used for? Will citizens have any input?

Some of our residents are on fixed incomes and have no extra money. It seems that every organization is increas ing costs (CMP, cable TV, phone, Internet, heating oil, groceries, fuel, health costs, etc.). While the town may save money for the cost of trash dis posal, citizens will be paying more and some really cannot afford it. Will there be any decrease in cost for people on fixed incomes? What will be the eligibility?

In the Select Board agenda and information packet that was dated Aug. 23, 2022, and can be found on the town web site, it was written in the Town of Bridgton Municipal Waste Pay-Per-Bag Ordinance that prohibited waste will include “…human or animal fecal waste…”. Does this mean that soiled cat litter, dog excrement, and soiled diapers cannot be placed in the purchased bags?

By the way, I do already recycle just about as much as I can.

I know I would benefit from receiving answers to the above questions, and I suspect that other voters may as well.

Again, I need facts to make an informed decision.

Nancy Donovan Bridgton

On alert

To The Editor: When Donald Trump is finally indicted, I hope the governor of every state is on alert and has their National Guard ready to quell the obvi ous violent uprisings which will emerge here and there. It’s been almost promised and con veyed by a Republican senator — Lindsey Graham. He says he’s “worried about our coun try.” Quite a statement from a Trump enabler over the years. He’s worried now?!

I’m glad I’m at the age where I won’t likely live long enough to see our democracy descend into fascism. May God help us.

Peter Bollen Bridgton

What will change?

To The Editor: The mid-term elections are coming into focus, now a little more than five weeks away.

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Public Notice

TOWN OF DENMARK

Absentee Ballots will be available on October 7, 2022 for the November 8, 2022 2022 Charter Amendment Referendum

Voters may make a written request for the voter’s own ballot, or that of an immediate family member by mail, in person or via fax.

To request an absentee ballot, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at (207) 452-2163; Mail requests to: Town Clerk, ATTN: Absentee Ballot Request, 62 E. Main Street, Denmark, ME 04022 or fax to (207) 452-2333. Please include your name, telephone number, residence address, signature and the ad dress that you wish the ballot to be sent to.

Absentee ballots may be turned in any time prior to the closing of the polls on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

Polls will be opened, from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Municipal Building Community Room (Downstairs) on November 8, 2022, for people wishing to vote in person. 2T38

Inflation is crippling family budgets. Crime and lawless ness are ruining our country. Our southern border has been eliminated. The fentanyl that is crossing our border is the larg est killer of people between 18 to 35 years old. Home values are falling. Heating oil is near an all-time high. Retirement accounts are dwindling and interest rates are at a 20-year high.

The current administra tion has been in charge for 20 months and now owns all of the above. Not because they “inherited” it from the prior administration as they rou tinely claim, but because they sanctioned all of it by their actions and policies.

Someone asked me recent ly what would change if the Republicans take the House and Senate in November? I told them I did not know for sure, but their focus should be on what will not change. The last 20 months has weak ened our country politically, economically and morally. Americans don’t feel safe on their streets or in their homes. We are headed into a vacuum if our policy makers do not start putting the concerns of their constituents above their own agendas.

The last 20 months should have made it abundantly clear

to those that can actually think for themselves that policy, should I dare say, must trump personality when you step behind that curtain and cast your vote.

If you like what is happen ing with our country, economy and society then keep the sta tus quo.

If you don’t like it, cast your vote to make a change.

Mark Lopez Bridgton

Mandates

To The Editor:

Mandates may well be the destruction of our Republic. The underlying goal of man dates is to undermine our property rights in violation of the Maine and federal Constitutions. For example, COVID mandates closed down Maine’s small business es, while allowing big busi nesses to stay open, which in fact was a taking of these busi nesses’ property by govern ment unconstitutionally.

The current federal NOAA mandate against the Maine Lobster industry essentially makes lobstering in Maine waters illegal. NOAA’s ban on lobster fishing from October to January, the period when lobstermen and women make most of their money is based on the false assumption that Maine’s lobster fishing is kill ing the right whale. There is no evidence that a single right whale has died because

Roger A. Clement Sr.

October 24, 1945 – September 23, 2022

Roger Alan Clement Sr. passed from this life surrounded by his family on September 23, 2022, after a period of declining health.

Roger was born in Portland, Maine on October 24, 1945, to Fred W. Clement Jr. and Shir leyann (Kneeland) Clement. His family moved to Brewer where he attended school and graduated in 1964. Roger displayed mechani cal aptitude and a love for speed at an early age. At age 14, he was the Maine State Soap Box Derby champion and raced in the nation al championships in Akron, Ohio. Throughout his life he continued to enjoy building things and driving cars, boats and airplanes.

Roger learned to weld and fabricate with steel at Bancroft & Martin in Bangor before moving his family to Portland to join the General Electric Corporation in the power generation division in 1968. Known for his tireless work ethic, he quickly became a manufacturing engineer. He finished his 35-year ca reer at GE’s steam turbine plant in Bangor.

In 1963, he married Jacqueline Balabas, and they were blessed with four children by the time Roger was 23. In 1969, they bought and renovated a farmhouse along with five cabins on Brandy Pond in Naples which they operated as Clement’s Cabins. The massive double fireplace in the house was con structed of bricks Roger salvaged from a building that had been razed in Portland’s Old Port. His time spent hauling and clean ing those bricks proved a good investment as the fireplace kept him and his family warm for the rest of his life — 53 winters.

A man of boundless energy, Roger found time to garden, hunt, boat and read. He cut firewood to heat his own home and regularly delivered loads of wood to customers in Greater Portland on his way to work at GE. He had a snowplow route and one year shoveled chicken coops to earn a few extra dol lars for Christmas gifts. He found fulfillment in serving family and friends in their times of need. He could build and repair almost anything, often using his talent to help others. After retirement, he spent much of his time on Casco Bay on his sailboat, Godspeed.

Roger considered Naples the “garden spot of the universe” and served on the zoning board of ap peals and the budget committee. He rarely missed a town meeting.

He was baptized in the Chris tian faith as an adult, found com fort in prayer, and accepted Jesus as his savior. He regularly studied scripture with his children.

His children agree that his true calling was to be a father. He devoted himself to providing the material, emotional, spiritual, and moral environment for his family to thrive. That same commit ment to his family continued to his grandchildren and he took special pleasure in building wooden toys for them and in watch ing them compete in sports. Roger was a fixture at McAuley and Greely girls’ basketball games and his homemade baked beans were a highlight of the McAuley post-games meals. It brought him much joy watching multiple grandchildren and their teammates capture nine state championships in different sports over the years.

Roger is survived by a son, Roger Jr. of Falmouth, his wife Amy Tchao, and their daughters Eva and Mae; a daugh ter, Christine McArdle of Greenwich, Connecticut, her hus band James, and their children James Benedict, Anne An drews (Luke), and William; a son, Brian of Cumberland, his wife Carolyn, and their daughters Alexandra, Sarah, and Camille; and a son, Mark of Windham, his wife Lindsay, and their children Ezekiel (Ellie) and Brooke. Also surviving him are two sisters, Cheryl (Steve) Demos of Chesapeake, Virginia and Kathryn Wainwright of Baltimore, Maryland. He is also survived by his former wife, Jacqueline Kantro of Cape Elizabeth.

Visiting hours are Friday, October 7 from 4-6 p.m., at Hall’s

Funeral Home in Casco. A funeral will be held on October 8 at 11 a.m. at the Cornerstone Gospel Church in Naples followed by a reception. Burial will be private at the Forest Hills Cem etery in Bridgton.

Tributes may be shared at www.hallfuneralhome.net

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of Maine’s lobstering gear. There, however, is ample evi dence that the deaths of right whales have been occurring in Canadian waters and by strikes from cruise and other ships.

This regulation with out proof of a problem is an unconstitutional taking of pri vate property by government without the prerequisite due process, compelling govern ment need, and just com pensation. I understand that Governor Mills and Maine’s Congressional contingent have written a strong let ter to NOAA. All well and good, but it will have little or no effect on this unelect ed bureaucracy without legal action. Wouldn’t it be much more effective to have Maine’s attorney general bring suit in federal court to stay NOAA’s mandate while a law suit based on Constitutional and legal excesses moves through the courts? See favorable ruling in West Virginia v. EPA on cli mate mandates. We in Maine need to follow West Virginia’s

example and fight back against NOAA’s mandates.

Jock MacGregor Sebago

Goose on the loose

To The Editor: I think the doggie poop that Marjy Champagne referred to her letter to The Bridgton News may be from geese. I visit the cemetery once a week (my husband is buried there) and have seen many geese there. I am not a pet owner, but have never seen any dogs at the cemetery.

Pat Sprackland Bridgton

Does it work?

To The Editor: We have all seen the videos showing the results of “No

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Obituaries

Richard H. Van Loan

1962-2022

Richard Van Loan passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Bridgton Hospital on July 26, 2022. He was born in Troy, N.Y., on October 14, 1962, to Peter H. Van Loan and Patri cia (Jensen) Van Loan. The first 10 years he lived in Connecticut until he moved to Auburn with his family in 1972. He made many friends in the neighborhood known as the “Sunset Gang.”

He attended Auburn schools and graduated from Edward Little High School in 1980 where he played football and basketball. He graduated from EMVTI in 1987 with an Associate’s De gree in Radiology Technology. He worked as a mobile X-ray technician for 12 years then transitioned to office equipment sales for over 20 years where he met numerous clients, most of whom became friends.

On September 24, 1994, he married the love of his life Nicki at Poland Spring Resort in Poland, Maine. They shared 30 years of true love raising two daughters, Shannon, 28, and Meghan, 25. Richard was larger than life, always with a smile on his face, witty with a great sense of humor, and gave the best bear hugs. He enjoyed golfing, sports, support ing his beautiful daughters, visiting family and friends, play ing games and seeing live music of all kinds. He had a keen ability to strike up conversations and always talked about how lucky he was to have a loving devoted wife and two amazing daughters.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years Nicki (Casco), two daughters Shannon (Naples) and Meghan (Haleiwa, Hawaii), his parents Peter and Patricia (Windham), sister Linda and her partner Richard Clarke (West Bridgewater, Mass.) two broth ers Ernest, wife Patricia (South Berwick), and Mark (South Paris); nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his older brother David in 1985.

A celebration of life will be held on October 15, 2022, at Brother Flecker’s Restaurant in Naples, Maine, 2-6 p.m. Do nations can be made in his name to Loon Echo Land Trust, 8 Depot Street, Suite #4, Bridgton ME 04009.

Beverly Forbus

A graveside service will be held for Beverly Forbus of Sweden, who passed away on Aug. 17, on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. at Mount Rest cemetery located at the intersec tion of Academy Street and the Back Road in Athens, Maine. Immediately after the service, her family will welcome all at a luncheon in her honor at the Somerset Academy.

Julia M. Proctor

WESTBROOK — Julia M. Proctor, 86, of Westbrook died on, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 in the comfort of her home and with family her by her bedside. She was born on June 1, 1936, in Portland, a daughter of Nazaire V. and Bessie C. (Metcalf) Plourde.

She is survived by her husband Edward Proctor; two children, Daniel and Teresa; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A private graveside service for Julia will be held at the Murch Cemetery in South Casco. Arrangements are in the care of the Hall Funeral Home in Casco where condolences and tributes may be shared with her family at www.hallfuneralhome. net.

Velma Anne Jerome

Velma Anne (Burkosky) Je rome, 76, formerly of Bridgton passed away peacefully on Mon day, May 25, 2020, from Al zheimer’s Disease and Metastatic Breast Cancer.

Anne (“Chicka”) was born in Portland on November 19, 1943, to Henry Burkosky and Anne (Briggs) Burkosky. Anne grew up on Mechanic Street in Bridgton. She was a graduate of Bridgton High School and Nasson College. She earned her Master’s in Teaching from Salem State University and taught English at Manchester Junior-Senior High School in Manchester by-theSea, Mass., for 30 years until her retirement in 2003.

She is predeceased by her parents, Henry and Anne, her brother, Roscoe “Duddy” Staley, and her husband, Richard “Dick” Jerome. She is survived by her daughter, Alexandra (John) of Maynard, Mass., her grandson, Henry, and a hand ful of nieces and nephews. Anne will be buried at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Beverly Farms, Massachusetts in October.

If you happen to have any memories of Anne/Chicka that you would like to share, Alexandra would love to hear from you so she can share these memories with Henry. Please write to her at: Dr. Alexandra Brandon, 17 Tremont Street, May nard, MA 01754 or aejerome@email.wm.edu.

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Dirigo: Maine’s motto to live by

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study found that U.S. prescription drug prices are 256% higher than in other countries.

As Maine Senate Majority Leader, I spearheaded the effort to lower costs for our seniors. We enacted “Maine Rx,” becoming the first state in the entire nation to stand up to Big Pharma by empowering the state to directly negotiate drug prices.

While Maine took these groundbreaking strides, only so much can be done at the state level to keep health care costs low without federal intervention. To achieve true reform, the country must move forward as one.

The Inflation Reduction Act just passed by congressional Democrats and signed into law by President Biden is exactly that reform and what the American people have been waiting for for decades.

Because of our new law, the federal government can finally tell pharmaceutical companies what Medicare will pay, instead of Big Pharma dictating costs and endangering the lives of millions through price gouging. In Maine, this change will positively impact nearly 350,000 beneficiaries.

This historic legislation also caps out-of-pocket drug costs at $2,000 for seniors on Medicare, and extends criti cal Affordable Care Act subsidies for three more years. This locks in lower health care premiums that save 13 million people an average of $800 a year.

The changes ushered by the Inflation Reduction Act don’t stop at health care. The law will also lower home energy bills, fight the climate crisis, and take a major step towards greater tax fairness.

The United States is the world’s second-greatest con tributor of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. Being a leader in this respect means we have a moral duty to lead the way in reducing the emissions that drive climate change.

After former President Trump pulled the U.S. out of the landmark Paris Agreement, states like Maine took matters into our own hands to fight the climate crisis. Our “Maine Won’t Wait” Climate Action Plan is among the nation’s bold est climate plans to reduce emissions, produce energy from renewable sources, create new clean jobs, and fight to protect our natural resources, communities, and people from the worst impacts of climate change.

Because the challenge in front of us is daunting.

The continuing droughts and extreme weather events we have seen this summer alone show just how destructive — and costly — the effects of climate change will be on our state and nation. Wildfires. Flooding. Unprecedented storms. Maine in particular has struggled from severe drought in recent months — threatening the livelihoods of farmers from Bridgton to Bangor.

I came to Congress with the goal of keeping our planet habitable. In the face of Republican denial and obstruction, Democrats just delivered the largest climate investment in U.S. history. By investing $369 billion in climate and energy, the Inflation Reduction Act puts us on a path to reduce emis sions 40% by 2030. And importantly, it will lower prices on energy bills and empower farmers and forest owners to

embrace climate-smart agriculture.

Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, we are closer than ever to achieving Maine’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2045.

And guess what? These investments will all be paid for by requiring very large and profitable corporations and the ultrawealthy to pay their fair share of taxes, with no tax increases for families making under $400,000 a year and no new taxes on small businesses. At long last, the Inflation Reduction Act gives our government the tools to crack down on millionaire tax cheats, creating real fairness in our tax system and return ing billions to the federal government.

Americans sent Democrats to Washington to get things done. With passage of major bills like the Inflation Reduction Act, the American Rescue Plan, the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Democrats in Congress and President Biden have delivered real, life-changing legislation for the American people.

It was my great honor to help make the Inflation Reduction Act a reality. Mainers will enjoy its benefits for years to come.

Dirigo!

Goldfinches’ wardrobe

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writing in the July/August 2015 issue of Bird Watcher’s Digest, they go through a complete molt after the breeding season, replacing all their body, wing, and tail feathers with dull winter plumage over a period of a couple of weeks. The dull colored plumage they acquire at this time of year is thick er, and provides better insulation from the cold. A complete molt requires a great expenditure of energy, so it is done in late summer or early fall when there is an abundant supply of seeds to nourish and strengthen the Goldfinches. At the end of winter, Goldfinches will go through a partial molt. They will not molt wing or tail feathers, but only the body feathers, that are smaller, lighter, and easier to grow.

We sit on the porch and watch all the birds at the feeders, but lately we have paid extra attention to the Goldfinches. They have exchanged their brightly colored summer plumage for more subtle colors and for winter warmth. It is a reminder that for us it is time to put away our colorful, lightweight sum mer clothes and start taking out our winter wardrobe.

Robert’s Rules of Disorder

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because our esteemed “immoderate moderator” breaks the law like a bull breaks fine china, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t make exceptions for him, because of his surpass ing greatness. We demand disorderly meetings, not chaos with mobs in the streets. Still, no one may lay a hand on him, lest we see trouble such as our perfect meetings never have seen before.

Rule number five is the most important of all. When all else fails, summon a mob to protect the meeting against the sinister forces of law and order. So, hear ye, hear ye, all subjects of the realm, we proclaim the Kingdom of Immoderate Moderation, and we’ll hang or shoot any one who says otherwise. All hail the mighty immoderate moderator, of domains near and far, and those situated in between! Long may he reign.

Rev. Robert Plaisted is a retired United Methodist cler gyman, formerly of Bridgton, now residing in Bath.

DAY OF CARING — Volunteers from both the Granite State Northern Way and MWV Adult Day Center (ADC, Route 113 in Center Conway, N.H.) gathered at the ADC on Thursday, Sept. 8 for a Regional Day of Caring. Volunteers from both orga nizations and staff led games for the participants to celebrate the day with carnival games that included Cornhole, a Beanbag Toss, Lawn Bowling and Golf Putting, to mention just a few of the day’s festivities. Debbie Meader, coordinator of the day’s events com mented, “Volunteers and staff came together for a day of fun in the sun, and several volunteers also gave a helping hand by doing some gardening for the center. We owe a great deal of thanks to our volunteers and those from Granite State United Way as well.”

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Cash Bail” in cities all around the country showing a perpe trator, often with prior arrests, set free because of “No Cash Bail” laws. This is happening in mostly left leaning Blue cit ies, where crime is spiraling out of control.

California was the first State to codify “No Cash Bail” into law. We have all seen how that has turned out — rising crime, high taxes, high gas prices, average home price of $797,000, homelessness, and now people are leaving the state in droves. They are headed for Texas, Arizona, and Florida.

You would think that this California “No Cash Bail” statewide experiment would have proved that it doesn’t work. But, you would be wrong.

On Jan. 1, 2023, Illinois will implement the SAFE-T Act, which will make Illinois “No Cash Bail” on a statewide basis.

Patrick Windhorst, for mer state attorney and current Illinois state representative, said this: “I believe the elimi nation of cash bail, particularly

as it’s written in the SAFE-T Act, will reduce public safe ty and lead to more crime in Illinois,” and he listed some of the offenses that won’t involve detention before going to trial: “Violent crimes, burglary, rob bery, arson, kidnapping, almost all drug offenses, DUI offens es, even DUI offenses involv ing a fatality, do not qualify for detention under the Illinois Safety Act… That’s going to mean a lot of individuals are committing crimes and being released immediately, if not within a couple of days.”

The Illinois Law Enforcement Coalition, says the law will put the public and law enforcement at risk.

Ed Wojcicki, execu tive director of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, calls the measure “antipolice” and says it “unfairly targets officers and attempts to punish them, not just make them accountable.”

Now, other states such as Nebraska, Indiana, and New York have enacted bills to change their cash bail system.

This “No Cash Bail” system puts the rights of the criminal ahead of the community and these laws must be repealed. It is more Demlunacy! The cavalry is coming! Bill Preis Bridgton

‘Painted Ladies’ at Gallery

Who are the Painted Ladies? Historically, they hail from the Victorian era in reference to vibrant, colorful, architectur ally sophisticated houses, painted with verve, gusto and style. The Painted Ladies Group of Maine women can relate to those bold adjectives, as they gather to share their pas sion for painting not hous es but works of art.

Seven women, who were classmates at MECA’s Continuing Education Program in Portland, will exhibit some of their paint ings at Gallery 302 from Oct. 7 through Nov. 11 as Guest Artists. In 2019, their painting class was canceled at MECA due to the pandemic. With the encouragement of their teacher, Diane Dahlke, they formed the Painted Ladies Group and began to paint together twice a

week via Zoom. For two years, they have continued on Zoom, creating a virtual shared studio, where they can work and be together. At times, they have invited Dahlke to join them to lead a critique session. This has been so successful, they are ready and happy to share their work with art enthusiasts in the Bridgton area.

The works in the exhibit are by Emily Johansen of Portland, Pam Brennan of Brunswick, Diana Coit of South Portland, Carol Macleod of Kennebunkport, Ann Clark of Denmark, Sandra Long of Naples and Betsy Elliman, now living in Connecticut. Everyone is invited to the reception on Friday, Oct. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Gallery 302 in Bridgton to view the paintings of the Painted Ladies.

Cook speaks at Lions’ meeting

Greater Bridgton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Angie Cook was a guest speaker at the Monday evening meeting of the Bridgton Lions Club.

Following and extremely busy weekend of successfully managing the 18th annual Maine Lakes Brew Fest and the forced relocation the Chamber’s Main Street office, Cook made the time to update the Lions on Chamber activities.

The local Chamber moved to 263 Main Street from its long-time location on Portland Street in the early spring and then recently learned that the building had been con demned due to black mold and would need to be demol ished. Although any move is difficult, the office simply moved next door to number 257, the former site of Happy Valley Popcorn Company. Cook explained that it is antici pated that the Chamber will return to the 263 address after the current building is rebuilt.

Albeit, Cook went on to tell the Lions that the calendar of Chamber activities is full, including the Oct. 31 “Trunk or Treat” sponsorship to be held at 5 p.m. at the Stevens Brook Elementary School parking lot. Plans are also underway for the annual Winter Carnival in February. She concluded her remarks by outlining the present plans to relocate the Brew Fest from Point Sebago to BRAG com plex in September 2023. The details of which are complex and amazing.

Lion’s president Bob Hatch thanked Cook for her presentation and several favorable comments were heard from the membership on her exceptional leadership as Executive Director. It was also noted that this is the 100th anniversary of the local Chamber of Commerce.

Business followed with Hatch stating that his emphasis

for the year ahead will be membership growth; and that his goal is to obtain five new members before next June.

Chuck Wagon chairman Cliff Tuchon reported that proceeds from Saturday’s Brew Fest were excellent and that the crew were to be complimented on their endeavors.

Hatch announced that the Board of Directors had voted a $300 grant to the Bridge Crossing School for their upcoming Christmas time Santa Shuffle.

Following random discussion, the Tail Twister enter tained the members with a couple of jokes and the club adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

M&D Playhouse presents ‘Marie’

NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — M&D Playhouse in North Conway Village brings the story of Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution to the stage at the historic Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse in North Conway Village in the tragicomedy Marie Antoinette, David Adjmi’s contemporary take on the young queen of France.

“Marie” is a confection created by a society that values extravagance and artifice. But France’s love affair with the Royals sours as revolution brews, and for Marie, the political suddenly becomes very personal. From the light and breezy banter at the palace to the surging chants of “Liberté, Egalité,

can be shared with millions in a matter of minutes. A misinformed tweet can be taken as truth. And some one’s reputation can be destroyed in seconds. Often misquoted, misrepresented, and misunderstood, one could say that Marie was the original queen of cancel cul ture. And like many of our current day celebrity obses sions, she was popular until she wasn’t.

Performances are Sept. 29 through Oct. 16

Class of ‘50

The Bridgton High School Class of 1950 recently held their 72nd class reunion at the home of Gerald Smith on Long Lake in Harrison.

Before lunch, the group went on a boat ride, captained by Gerald’s daughter, Angela Pearson, with aid provided to some of the elderly by Dick McDaniel’s daughter-in-law, Jennifer. Lunch was provided by Angela and her husband, Carl.

This year, the talks were different, few memories of BHS so many years ago, but many humorous events from recent years.

Three of the four remaining classmates attended, besides Gerald were Beverly Martin from Harrison and Dick McDaniel of Bridgton, along with guests Virginia Hatch of Bridgton and Rachel Bacon, class of 1949 from Naples.

What’s happening at the BCC

Today, Sept. 29: 6 to 8 a.m., Fitness class with Dan Lyons; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hannaford; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Loon Echo and Historic Society.

Friday, Sept. 30: 1 to 4 p.m., Mahjong meets, new players welcome; 4 to 7 p.m., Trek for the Trails.

Saturday, Oct. 1: 1 to 4 p.m., Mahjong; 4 to 7 p.m., Trek for the Trails celebration.

Sunday, Oct. 2: 1 to 3 p.m., Girl Scouts.

Wednesday, Oct. 5: Senior Lunch. Menu includes beef stew, rolls, dessert.

Starting Oct. 22 through Nov. 19, Hunters’ Breakfast from 5 to 10 a.m.

Local Happenings

Winter wear giveaway

Community HELP wants to keep local residents warm this winter.

A Winter Wear Giveaway will be held on Friday, Oct. 14 from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., along with Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5-6 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center.

The event is sponsored by a Community Development Block Grant, and is for Bridgton residents only. Children must be present to try items on; no exceptions will be made. Income verification forms required (available on site).

Contact Laura at 207-321-1988 if you are unable to attend on these dates.

If your child has out grown any items, please bring donate them to the Giveaway.

Blessing of the Animals

PAINTED LADIES GROUP to exhibit paintings at Gallery 302 in Bridgton, starting Friday, Oct. 7.

REUNION ATTENDEES included (front, left to right) Virginia Hatch, Bev Martin and Rachel Bacon; (back row) Dick McDaniel and Gerald Smith.

GREATER BRIDGTON Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Angie Cook was a guest speaker at the Monday evening meeting of the Bridgton Lions Club.

MARIE REHEARSAL — Alicia Tirey (Polignac), Melissa O’Neill (Marie), and Kaitlyn Marshall (Lamballe) in a rehearsal scene for Marie Antoinette, opening Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at M&D Playhouse in North Conway.

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Bridgton Farmers’ Market recipe Potato & Celery Soup

By Nancy Tripp Bridgton Farmers’ Market

It’s time for soup!

There is some absolutely beau tiful celery at the Farmers’ Market right now. It is big, green and so much more flavorful than your typical celery purchased at the grocery. Celery is a vegetable that packs a punch. It is low in calories and loaded with fiber and antioxi dants. Last week, I included it in a smoothie or juice recipe helpful in cleansing the digestive system, especially the liver and gallblad der.

This week, we cook celery in a recipe that is a rib sticking, bellywarming bowl of savory soup. Easy to make and quick to cook, this soup took about 30 minutes on the stove and then a quick puree with a stick blender. I left it rather chunky so it had a bit of a crunch to it and we loved it.

Check it out!

Potato & Celery Soup serves 6 Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, olive oil for vegan, ghee for Whole30 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 8 cups chopped celery, about 12 stalks

1 lb. potatoes, peeled and diced 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock

Optional ½ cup parsley, for color Sea salt and pepper, to taste

To serve: dill and sour cream (or I used High View Farm yogurt. Yum!)

Instructions

Heat the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and let it cook for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min ute more.

Add the celery, potatoes, and stock to the pot and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes and celery are soft.

Maine Foliage Report

Maine’s leaf-bearing trees will show off their array of fall colors in the coming weeks.

The second 2022 Maine Fall Foliage Report from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) reports low color (1030 percent) color change throughout portions of central Maine. As of Sept. 21, DACF Maine Forest Service Rangers in northern Maine report very low color change (0-10 percent), with

very low leaf drop.

“DACF Forest Rangers have been reporting their foliage observations throughout the state since 1959. Back then rangers would radio in their onthe-ground observations throughout the seven zones, which in turn would be fil tered out to local radio sta tions. We’ve come a long way since then, and have gone global. We still rely heavily on their observa tions to build the foliage report,” said Maine Foliage

Report spokesperson Gale Ross.

Typically, northern Maine (zones 6 and 7) reach peak conditions the last week of September into the first week of October. The rest of the state’s color progression starts occurring from north to south in midOctober. Coastal Maine typ ically reaches peak condi tions in mid-to-late October.

Foliage Zones

Zone 7: Northeastern Maine, including Fort Kent, Caribou, and Presque Isle — color change very low; leaf drop very low.

Zone 6: Northwestern Maine — color change very low; leaf drop very low.

Zone 5: Western Mid-Maine, including Greenville, Rangeley, Bethel — color change low, leaf drop very low.

Zone 4: Eastern MidMaine, including Houlton, Millinocket, and Calais — color change very low; leaf

drop very low.

Zone 3: Central and Southwestern Maine, including Bangor, Augusta, and Fryeburg — color change very low; leaf drop very low.

Zone 2: Downeast Maine, including Machias, Bar Harbor, and Penobscot Bay – color change very low; leaf drop very low.

Zone 1: Mid-Coast and South Coastal Maine, including Camden, Portland, Kennebunkport, and Kittery – color change very low; leaf drop very low.

8 cups chopped celery, 1 lb. potatoes, 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock.

Add the parsley to the pot (if using) then blend the soup either with an immersion blender or in small batches in your blender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and some fresh dill over top.

Optional ½ cup parsley, sea salt and pepper.

To serve: dill and sour cream

The Bridgton Farmers’ Market is offering a Community Tent to local organizations. Contact BFM at the e-mail listed below for more information on how to reserve a date.

The Market runs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon through Oct. 29. You can find the Market on The Green behind Renys on Depot Street.

If you bring your dog, please maintain a short leash and control over your animal. Thank you!

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

BFM accepts credit cards and EBT. See you there!

More Happenings

3rd Annual Food Drive

NAPLES — Great Northern Docks invites area resi dents to come by 1114 Roosevelt Trail in Naples with a cash or non-perishable donation for the Crosswalk Community Outreach in Naples on Friday, Oct. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Meet the Maine Cabin Masters and be entered into a raffle to win a dock ladder ($416 value) or a Maine Cabin Masters gift basket. There will be giveaways and lots of good cheer! Every $1 raised equals three meals!

“If your spirit could use vigor, get out and give to your local food pantry,” said Sam Merriam, owner at Great Northern Docks.

“It is an atmosphere of pure joy; we are very grateful for your gift of love to our community” added Joanna Moore on behalf of Crosswalk Community Outreach. Three events at HHS

HIRAM — Mark your calendars now for three fabu lous events in October:

• Saturday, Oct. 1 — Display of antique tools at Tear Cap Workshops from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 22 Hampshire Street, Hiram. Woodworking tools and those of wain wrights and cobblers. Can you match the old occupa tions with their tools?

• Friday through Monday, Oct. 7-10 — Art Show, Hiram Landmarks in Color, 18 watercolors by Baldwin artists Mary Burnell and Mary Cobb, 2 to 5 p.m., Great Ossipee Museum, 20 Historical Ridge. On Saturday, Oct. 8, Meet the Artists in this unusual collaboration from 2 to 5 p.m.

• Saturday, Oct. 15 — 4th Annual Trash Can Turkey Roast returns after a COVID hiatus at noon, Historical Ridge, Hiram. Kids crafts table, raffle of 4 live lobsters and more, country music by David Foley. Cost: $12, kids under 12 are $5. Kelly Day of Smoke ’N Days will roast turkeys, BBQ pork, ribs and all the trimmings, cider, homemade apple and blueberry pies. Kids will make leaf animals out of autumn leaves. Rain or shine.

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Tiko…

Tiko is a ~4 y/o male who was returned to us because his owner was having a hard time managing his diabetes. This handsome guy is so charismatic and curious! He loves attention and to explore. Tiko is good with other cats and children. He is good with dogs as long as it’s not on his “turf.” Tiko is diabetic is going to require insulin injections twice daily.

Gage Gage is a shy young gentle man (a year or two) who came to us with a large group of cats. This handsome boy is going to need some time to build trust with his new humans, and may always be pretty independent. He would do best in a quiet adult home, and would love a kitty friend! Another confident cat may actually help him gain some confidence with people. Gage has lived with a dog as well.

• Museum Open House — Exhibits for 75th Anniversary of 1947 Wildfires in Brownfield and Hiram, includes photos, videos, vignette of firefighter and the women who supported them, 1937 fire truck, and more!

The Hiram Community Center is at 14 Historical Ridge and the Great Ossipee Museum is at 20 Historical Ridge, Hiram village (off Main Street Route 117). For more information, call 207-615-4390.

207-595-2311 (12/22x)

Visit our website at harvesthills.org to see other dogs and cats waiting for a new home!

Visit our website at harvesthills.org to see other dogs and cats waiting for a new home!

Calendar of Events

Thursday, September 29

Guest speaker Enock Glidden at the Bridgton Community Center from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more infor mation, please contact the Bridgton Historical Society at 207-647-3699.

Friday, September 30 &

Saturday, October 1

Lake Region Class of 1972 will hold its 50th Class Reunion with activities on Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1. Activities include Friday night Homecoming game on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. followed by bonfire. On Saturday morning, Oct. 1, there will be golf at Bridgton Highlands Country Club, time to be announced. Social gathering at the American Legion Hall in Naples from 5 to 9 p.m. with buffet dinner catered by Beacon Bar and Bistro of Naples. Music and dancing will be provided by The Visitors. Cash bar. Cost is $30. For more information or to RSVP, contact jackie bartlett2014@gmail.com

Saturday, October 1

Blessing of the Animals, St. Joseph Church, 225 South High Street, Bridgton, at 10 a.m.

Tear Cap Workshops is hosting an Open House Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free or by donation. The day will feature artisan demonstrations, a small craft fair, live music by the Happy Wanderers, and deli

cious food. The event is part of the Maine Craft Weekend, an annual statewide tour of Maine craft studios and events. 22 Hampshire Street, Hiram, ME 04041; tearcapworkshops.org

Otisfield Historical Society sponsors a guided tour of Bell Hill Cemetery, located oppo site the Bell Hill Meetinghouse on Bell Hill Road. Tours will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets will be limited and the cost of $5 per person (children free) will be collected at the gate. To reserve your ticket, e-mail us at otisfieldhistorical@gmail.com or call 207-423-1218.

Fall Harvest Festival. Denmark Congregational Church will be holding its 19th Fall Harvest Festival 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine! If rain, the event will be held in the basement of the Denmark Municipal Building. The Festival will include a Harvest table, apples from Five Fields Farm, new potatoes from Green Thumb Farms, pump kins from Foxdale Farm, corn stalks and raffle items, bake sale table, a lunch table with cider, coffee, chili and muffins and a wide variety of vendors.

Texas Hold’em, JacksonSilver Post 68, American Legion, 595 Gore Road, Locke Mills. Doors open at 11 a.m., games begin at 1 p.m. $50 buy-in, high hand option. BYOB (No one under 21 admitted unless accompanied by parent or guardian). Meals and beverages available. FMI/

call 875-2375.

Tuesday, October 4 Open rehearsal at Mollyockett Chorus for women singers interested in joining a women’s barber shop group. First Universalist Church, 479 Main Street, Norway, 6:30 p.m. FMI call Nancy Sosman at 787-2638.

Thursday, October 6

Norway Memorial Library will host Jason A. Gutekunst, M.A., B.A., 6:30 to 8 p.m., to present, “The Land Looks After Us: Wabanaki History and Healing.”

Friday, October 7 Gallery reception. Everyone is invited to the reception from 5 to 7 p.m. at Gallery 302 in Bridgton to view the paintings of the Painted Ladies.

Sunday, October 9

Pancake breakfast. Harrison Lions will be hav ing an all-you-can-eat pancake (blueberry, chocolate chip or plain), French toast, sausage, juice and coffee breakfast, 7:30 to 11 a.m. at Long Lake Park (next to the Village Tie Up). Rain date following Sunday.

Rev. Doug Forbes will share a special children’s message at the Stow Baptist Church in Stow, at 10 a.m. At the conclusion of the program, each child will receive a beau tiful new 3D Bible Buddy toy!

Tuesday, October 11

Open rehearsal at Mollyockett Chorus for women singers interested in joining a women’s barber shop group. First Universalist Church, 479 Main Street, Norway, 6:30 p.m. FMI call

Nancy Sosman at 787-2638.

Friday, October 14 to Sunday, October 16

Winter Wear Giveaway. Community HELP wants to keep local residents warm this winter. A Winter Wear Giveaway will be held on Friday, Oct. 14 from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Bridgton Community Center. Bridgton residents only. Children must be present to try items on; no exceptions will be made. Income verification forms required (available on site). Contact Laura at (207) 3211988 if you are unable to attend on these dates.

3rd Annual Food Drive with Maine Cabin Masters. Great Northern Docks invites area residents to come by 1114 Roosevelt Trail in Naples with a cash or non-perishable donation for the Crosswalk Community Outreach in Naples from 1 to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, October 18 Open rehearsal at Mollyockett Chorus for women singers interested in joining a women’s barber shop group. First Universalist Church, 479 Main Street, Norway, 6:30 p.m. FMI call Nancy Sosman at 787-2638.

Saturday, October 22

Rummage sale time at St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Norway from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Bring your own bags. St. Catherine of Sienna Church is located at 32 Paris Street in Norway.

Music on Main fea tures Motor Booty Affair, 6

to 9 p.m., 144 Main Street, Bridgton. Free of charge. Food trucks, vendors, beer garden.

Tuesday, October 25

Open rehearsal at Mollyockett Chorus for

women singers interested in joining a women’s barber shop group. First Universalist Church, 479 Main Street, Norway, 6:30 p.m. FMI call Nancy Sosman at 787-2638.

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TURKEY ROAST

4th Annual Trash Can Turkey Roast returns after a COVID hiatus on Saturday, Oct. 15 at noon, Historical Ridge, Hiram. Kids crafts table, raffle of four live lob sters and more, country music by David Foley. Cost: $12, kids under 12 are $5. Kelly Day of Smoke ’N Days will roast turkeys, BBQ pork, ribs and all the trimmings, cider, homemade apple and blueberry pies. Kids will make leaf animals out of autumn leaves. Rain or shine.

FALLFEST FEAST-DINNER & AUCTION

This year’s annual fundraiser for Denmark Arts Center is inside harkening back to the All Town Dinner ~ A Farm to Table delight with ingredients from Patch Farm on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. Dining will be inside Denmark Arts Center with air flowing with airpurifiers. Talented chefs from STANDARD Gastropub will serve a tasty and delectable plated dinner, and des sert with cash bar for Denmark Arts Center supporters and angels. McSherry’s Nursery and Garden Center will create the fall atmosphere, Grandy Organics granola and nuts will adorn desserts and salad along with fruits from Pietree Orchard and yummy assorted vegetables from Patch Farm, making this fundraiser truly a local delight! Pre-registration is required.

Visit the DAC event page to keep up with the soon to be announced menu and wonderful silent auction items available that evening to plan your purchases and pos sible sweet presents for the holiday season!

Website: DenmarkArts.Org

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Week prior to Fair 9/26 through 10/1

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Area Events

Jazz Orchestra at Majestic

CONWAY, N.H. —

Mountain Top Music is delighted to welcome the Portland Jazz Orchestra, New England’s premier 19-member Big Band

pretty much that!

Featuring vocalist Katie Oberholtzer and a white-hot horn section, the orches tra, led by Artistic Director Chris Oberholtzer, includes

with numerous famous art ists including Natalie Cole, Tony Bennett, Bob Mintzer, Marvin Stamm, Barry Manilow, Roberta Flack, the Temptations, the Artie Shaw

sure to provide a toe-tapping good time with room for dancing if attendees are so inclined.

ensemble, to the Majestic Theatre this Friday, Sept. 30.

If you’ve ever pictured yourself back in time at a jazz club of the Big Band Era, dancing and listening to the great Count Basie Orchestra with Frank Sinatra crooning “Fly Me to the Moon,” toast ing friends with fine wine, and having the time of your life, here’s a chance to do

Mountain Top faculty mem ber and Fryeburg Academy Arts Department chairman, Mike Sakash, on saxophone, clarinet, and flute.

The members of the PJO are all professional musi cians, many of whom are both performers and edu cators in New England. As individuals, they have per formed, recorded, and toured

Orchestra, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and more.

The program at the Majestic will celebrate music of the swing era from the likes of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, and Count Basie, and also mate rial written by members of the group who are active, published composers. It’s

In a special salute to the Majestic Theatre and the community that has support ed it for almost 100 years, the set list will include favorite tunes from the 1930s, when the Majestic was first built, including Sunny Side of the Street, All of Me, In the Still of the Night, A Tisket A Tasket, and This Can’t Be Love Advance tickets are $25, or $5 for attendees 18 and under accompanied by a parent or guardian, and are available at conwayma jestic.com. Walk-ins will pay $30, if seats are avail able, so it’s best to order in advance. Doors and Majestic Café concessions open at 6:30 p.m. and music starts promptly at 7:30 p.m.

For more information on Mountain Top Center or the Majestic Theatre, please visit mountaintopmusic.org.

If you are interested in sponsorship or volunteer opportunities as a Friend of the Majestic, please e-mail office@mountaintopmusic. org.

Explore ‘Form & Fold’ at DAC

DENMARK — The Denmark Arts Center is delighted to welcome back Heather Newton Brown, who will exhibit her Form and Fold art, begin ning Saturday, Oct. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Keeping with her sensory and tactile art, Heather keeps us on our toes with Form and Fold. Fabric is an important part of our lives and becomes a vibrant and tactile part of our memory. Clothes, furniture, tapestries, and bedding create feelings of comfort, support, security, or even challenging feelings of con striction and discomfort. The experi ence of these forms and folds have been explored in this mixed media encaustic series that is part painting, part sculpture.

Light hors d’oeuvres, drinks and instrumental music with Vanessa

Jones opens the DAC gallery season.

A “thank you” to Hannaford Supermarket and National Distributor for their in-kind support.

Heather is a Maine-raised visual artist currently living with her family in unceded Wabanaki territory, now known as Casco. Heather identifies as an “outsider artist,” who is large ly self-taught, with instruction from local master-painter Pat Chandler and guidance from advisors at Goddard College, where she received her bach elor’s degree of Arts. She also holds a master’s degree in Counseling from Union Institute and University.

As a young person, Heather was nearly always making things or tak ing them apart. In the studio, she strives to continue exploring the bal

ance between deconstruction and con struction, believing that art is the point when alchemy, inspiration, and vision collide. She is drawn to incorporating new and unexpected materials, makes her own paints, and is most ener gized when the strange starts feeling familiar and the familiar starts feeling strange. She believes art is alchemy.

From the combination of forms, mate rials, and processes, something new is synthesized.

When not painting, Heather works as a psychotherapist. When not work ing, she enjoys spending time with her four-legged and human compan ions, volunteering, nature pursuits, and scrounging around for scrap metal to rust, burn, and incorporate into her next painting.

Heather’s work is exhib ited at Richard Boyd Art Gallery, and can be found online at: instagram.com/ phoenixnestdesign and facebook.com/phoenixnest design/ and phoenixnestde sign.com

Denmark Arts Center Gallery is open each Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m. Form and Fold artwork will show through Saturday, Oct. 29. Private viewings can be scheduled by e-mail at info@denmarkarts.org

“THE PHENOMENAL Intricacy of Such Tiny Creatures” features 15 whimsical watercolor paintings of insects painted by Alice Tweedie.

Tweedie exhibit at Norway library

NORWAY — Visitors to Norway Memorial Library can enjoy an art exhibit in two glass display cases — “The Phenomenal Intricacy of Such Tiny Creatures” features 15 whimsical watercolor paintings of insects painted by Alice Tweedie.

Alice has been an artist all of her life. She began drawing and painting insects a few years ago, but she’s always been a professional artist. Her passion is for con necting with nature — tak ing care of animals, growing things, and being outdoors. She says, “I love to make things, create things, wheth er it be in the garden or at the easel.”

Alice was one of the first regulars on Saturday Night Live, playing “Peuta” with Jim Henson and the Muppets in The Land of Gorch for two seasons. She went on to perform on Captain Kangaroo and on The Adventures of Slim Goodbody in NutriCity, playing a host of different characters as a puppeteer, actress and singer. She designed and built Muppet-style puppets for television out of her studio in New York City, which was featured on the Today show and in New York magazine.

In Los Angeles, Alice performed as a puppeteer with Shari Lewis and Lambchop, sang and performed on a Johnny Carson television pilot called Wizzle Falls, starring William Conrad, and on a kids’ weekly TV series called The Kid-a-Littles

Later in life, Alice performed two years of national ser vice through the AmeriCorps VISTA and the AmeriCorps Promise Fellow programs, focusing on food security for the state of Maine, and publishing two books for DHHS on hikes for school groups in Maine, and gardening for children in Maine. The books were distributed to over 1,000 schools and learning centers statewide. She tutored children in the public schools in Portland and in Gorham, and has taught puppetry and art classes to both children and adults in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and Maine.

Alice holds bachelor’s degrees from Antioch College in Ohio with a major in Theater Arts and from The University of Southern Maine with a major in Communications. She studies art at Maine College of Art (MECA) and at The University of Southern Maine.

This display is on view whenever the library is open NOW through Oct. 15. Those interested in purchasing can get contact information at the information desk. Pricing lists are available at the display cases. Visit Alice’s website at alicetweedie.art.com.

Special Children’s Message

STOW — Rev. Doug Forbes will share a spe cial children’s message at the Stow Baptist Church in Stow, on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. At the conclusion of the program, each child will receive a beautiful new 3D Bible Buddy toy!

Pastor Doug is the Associate Pastor at the Central Congregational Church in Middleboro, Mass. He served a Christian education consultant for Gospel Light Publications. He conducts Christian education workshops at conventions, bookstores, churches and camps. He has written numerous

REV. FORBES to speak at the Stow Baptist Church on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. Rev. Doug and Kathy Forbes with their grandchildren. Some of their grandkids will be assisting with the children’s message.

articles on creative teach ing for many publications including The Journal News Independent , and

Lifeway Publications. For more information, please call Pastor John Callina at 207-743-5633.

Bridgton, Maine • 207-415-4476

THIS FRIDAY, the Portland Jazz Orchestra will be in concert at the Majestic Theatre in Conway, N.H. at 7:30 p.m.

Alice Tweedie

FORM AND FOLD art opening with Heather Newton Brown on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Denmark Arts Center. (Photos courtesy of Heather Newton Brown)